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A l . t J M N T T,FAnFR.SHtP PRESIDENT'S CALL George P. Watt Jr. '73

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SUPERINTENDENT'S CALL Vice Admiral John Ryan '67, USN

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OFFICERS AJND TRUSI BOARD OF VISITORS REMARKS DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES AN OCEAN AWAY

D E A L P U T S REINEMUND O N THE F A S T T R A C K Theresa Howard, USA Today

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O N E M A N ' S DREAM...

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RING STORY ALL HANDS INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

Matthew Mosk, The Washington Post

BRAVO ZULU NAVY ATHLETICS

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MAIL BOAT

22 LUCKY BAG OF BOOKS A L U M N I ATHLETES REACH N E W HEIGHTS Rachel F. Goldberg F A I R W I N D S C H I P SEYMOUR

STAFF & ASSISTANCE

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CLASS NEWS

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CHAPTER NEWS LAST CALL

H O N E Y , D O I STILL H A V E W H A T IT T A K E S ?

Dr. John H. Post III '69

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"IN BUSINESS" CLASSIFIEDS

* Third Classman Scott Long from Newbury Park, CA, meets the challenge against Bucknell.

Navy won 89-67. Photo courtesy of Phil Hoffinann '73.

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UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

CHAIRMAN OF THE Bo.ARr.i THROUGH SPRING

ADM Charles R. Urson '58, USN (Ret.) Former Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy

ADM Leighton W. Smith Jr. '62, USN (Ret.) «

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, EMERITUS

ADM James L. Holloway III '43, USN (Ret.) Former Chief of Naval Operations

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VICE CHAIRMAN WESTERN AREA THROUGH SPRING 2001

Executive Staff PRESIDENT & CEO, USNA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. PRESIDENT, USNA FOUNDATION, INC.

GeorgeP. Wattjr.'73 Captain, U.S. Naval Reserve (Retired)

VADM Edward H. Martin '54, USN (Ret.) *

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, USNA ALUMNI ASSOC., INC. CHIEF FINANCLU OFFICER, USNA FOUNDATION, INC.

VICE CHAIRMAN EASTERN ARE,^ THROUGH

Paul A. Zambemardi '70 Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired)

PRESIDENT

SPRING 2002

George P. Watt Jr.'73

Corbin A. McNeUI Jr. '62 *

MEMBERS

PRESIDENT & CEO

Maj Gen WiUiam A. Anders '55, USAFR (Ret.) Former Chairman & CEO, General Dynamicsj Astronaut

George R Watt Jr. '73

CHIEF OPERATING OFHCEB/MEMBER SERVICES,

Michael R. Bonsignore '63 Chairman & CEO, Honeywell Inc. The Honorable Beverly Byron Chair, Naval Academy Board of Visitors

PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

The Honorable John E. Sheehan '52 COMMUNICATIONS SUPERINTENDENT'S

REPRESENTATIVE

CAREER PROGRAMS CLASS PRESIDENT, 2001

MIDN t/C Aaron J. Fielder '01, USN

Ambassador William H.G. FitrGerald '31 Former Ambassador to Ireland

John Nolan '50

James W. Kinnear '50 Former President & CEO, Texaco Eric P. Gnibman '80 Co-President, Constellation Energy Group Admiral Jay Johnson '68, USN (Ret.) Senior Vice President, Dominion Energy, Inc. Former Chief of Naval Operations

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Dr. John J. McMuUen '40 Norton Lilly International, Inc. Reverend Father J. Donald Monan Chancellor, Boston College

CENTRAL REGION TRUSTEE THROUGH SPRING 2002

CAPT Neil Block '61, CEC, USNR (Ret.) EASTERN REGION TRUSTEE THROUGH SPRING^

CAPT Mase Wells '47, USN (Ret.) CAPT Daniel B. Branch Jr. '59, USN (Ret.) _ RADM Stephen K, Chadwick '62, USN (Ret.) LtCol Victor M. Gardner III '77, USMC CAPT Roger P. Onotati '61, USN (Ret.)

VADM Charles H. Griffiths '46, USN (Ret.f Peter D. Gness '65 CAPT Perry J. Martini Jr. '71, USN (Ret.) ATLANTA

CAPT Paul D. Hurst '62, USN (Ret.)

Thomas G. Pownall '47 Former Chairman & CEO, Martin Marietta

CAPT Dennis R. Spurgeim '65, USNR (Ret.)

CHICAGO GREATER WASHINGTON, D . C .

HAMPTON ROADS

CAPT Daniel B. Lear '68, USNR (Ret.) Los ANGELES

Joseph W. Koch Jr. '57 PENSACOLA

Richard E. Jesmooth '78

Bernard E. Smith Jr. '47 Former Partner, Lawrence, O'DonneU & Marcus Co.

James J. Meehan '86

ADM Leighton W. Smith '62, USN (Ret.) Chairman, USNA Board of Trustees

CAPT Colin H. Saari '60. USN (Ret.)

Major General Leo V. Williams III '70, USMCR Brand Manager, Ford Motor Company

V.P. FOR ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE PROGRAMS

J.W. "BiU" Flight Jr. '56 Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired)

Editorial Staff EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mike Collins '84 PRODUCTION MANAGER R . G . Chaney

AssT PRODUCTION MANAGER Rachel E Goldberg

BOSTON

CDR Fredrick W. Weber '75, USNR

ADM James D. Watkins '49, USN (Ret.) Former Chief of Naval Operations

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Dick Johnson Dan Struble, Ph.D. '83

Anthony M. Marks '59 Kerwin E. Miller '75 CAPT Jerome Rapkin '52. USN (Ret.) CAPT Lynn H. Widener '70, USNR

Christian H. Poindexter '60 Chairman & CEO, Constellation Energy Group

Mr.J . Rotiald Terwilliger '63 CE(J & National Managing Partner Trammell Crow Residential

PUBLICATIONS

V.P. FOR PRINCIPAL GIFTS

Peter W. Grieve '77

The Honorable John E. Sheehan '52 Chairman, Rhome Management Corp.

FiNANCLU SERVICES

Gerrie Farmer Mike Collins '84

John E. Nolan '50, General Counsel Partner, Steptoe & Johnson

Kevin W. Sharer '70 President & CEO, Amgen Corporation

PARTNERSHIP MAJRKETING

Tim Kobosko '80 FINANCE &. ADMINISTRATION

The Honorable Robert Mosbacher Former Secretary of Commerce Gen Richard L Neal, USMC (Ret.) Former Assistant Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps

David E. Church '67 Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired)

Katherine C. Hite

CAPT James A. Lovell Jr. '52, USN (Ret.) President, Lovell Communicatiotts; Astronaut J. Willard Marriott President, Chairman & CEO, Marriott Corp.

Lawrence Heyworth III '70 Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired)

CAPT Robert C. Parsons '71. USN

ADM Waiiam J. Crowe Jr. '47, USN (Ret.) Former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Stafif

Gen Robert T. Herres '54, USAF (Ret.) Chairman & CEO, USAA

USNA ALUMNI Assoc, INC. H.J. Halliday '69 Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired)

PHILADELPHIA PUGET SOUND

SAN DIEGO/CORONADO

CAPT Robert G. Stevenson '60, USN (Ret.T SAN FRANCISCO

CDR John L. Potter '58, USNR

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Shipmate, March 2001

PrcsiJenl's Call

By George P. Wattjr. 73

LEADERSHIP AND DEDICATION n this issue of Shipmate, there are several important items, chief among them is the ballot for the Board of Trustees. Sometimes it is easy to overlook the election of trustees.

After all, when you are on a ship deployed overseas, the governance of the Alumni Association can seem rather remote. But these trustees are your representativesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; and they need your input. Yes, they are volunteers, but they work tirelessly to help us execute the Alumni Association mission: "To serve and support the United States, the naval service, and the Naval Academy." You can get an idea of the issues trustees grapple with by reading a brief summary of the last Board of Trustees meeting of 1 December 2000 (page 20). Please take the time to review the biographies of the candidates that appear on pages 17-19, and mail the postage-paid ballot from page 16.

Another important item is the "Superintendent's Call." Vice Admiral Ryan addresses the Strategic Plan for USNA. As he has said all along, the Strategic Plan is not a one-time exercise, rather, it is a living document that is reviewed and updated regularly to take advantage of opportunities as they arise. In addition. Vice Admiral Ryan has asked that we publish the letter from the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors to the President of the United States. The Board of Visitors is a group of distinguished government and private sector leaders who report and make recommendations about the Service

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Academies to the President. Read what they have to say about the state of your Naval Academy.

Beyond issues of governance and life inside the Yard, we are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2001 Distinguished Graduate Award.

This year's honorees, to be recognized at ceremonies in Annapolis on 21-22 September 2001 are The Honorable John "Jack" Crawford '42, Admiral William "Bill" Crowe '47, Vice Admiral James B. "Jim" Stockdale '47, Admiral James "Jim" Watkins '49, and Captain James A. "Jim" Lovell '52. An announcement can be read on page 8 and our Web site, and a larger tribute to these distinguished graduates will appear in the fall issue of Shipmate. For now, please join us in honoring these great Americans for their dedicated service to the nation, the naval service, and the U.S. Naval Academy.

Finally, we would be remiss if we did not notice the great contributions to our nation by our younger alumni. We have articles about Steve Reinemund '70 who has just been named CEO of Pepsi; Maurice Tose '78 who is leading a re-development plan for the David Taylor center on the Naval Station in Annapolis; and, we have a piece about Lieutenant Bridgette Stamp Ruiz '98 and Ensign Michael Ryan '99 who were the Navy's Athletes of the Year in 2000.

The leadership, intelligence, and dedication evident in our alumni, from our Distinguished Graduates to all of our alumni who are making a difference on active duty and in the private sector, is a long legacy of which we can be proud. This spirit of excellence is recognized by the Board of Visitors, and is embodied by your Board of Trustees. As a member of the "Extended Brigade," your participation in our governance is an essential link in the chain that binds us all. -1^

2001 ArmHMairy Fdott>ali Ticket Plari A n r ^ The ticket plan for this year's Army-Navy football game on 1 December at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium will be similar to last year's, with some minor adjustments. The Naval Academy will continue to use a system of prioritized purchasing opportunities and individual order limits to facilitate the purchasing of its ticket allotment.

Implementation of the 2001 ticket plan will begin on 5 March with ArmyNavy ticket orders being accepted in conjunction with the purchase of season tickets. The size of the Army-Navy order will directly correlate to the number of season tickets purchased (ie: 5 season tickets equals 5 ArmyNavy tickets).

NAAA members can begin purchasing Army-Navy tickets on 2 April and will be allowed a maximum of four. All members of the NAAA purchasing tickets in this window must have been on the active rolls by 1 January 2001, with the new exception of active members of the USNA Alumni Association and USNA faculty and staff who will have until 2 April to join the NAAA. Midshipmen, as associate members of the NAAA, can purchase a maximum of two tickets beginning 16 April.

Beginning 1 May, members of the Alumni Association and USNA faculty and staff, who are not current members of the NAAA will have the opportunity to purchase a maximum of two tickets, based on availability.

2001 Army-Navy Ticket Pian Summary

If you desire to sit together as a group, you can call the ticket office and request a group account number The group leader will be instructed to communicate this account number to all members of the group and ask them to give this number to the ticket office representative when placing an order All groups will be allocated by the priority of the lowest ranking group member Last year, a few fans of the Army-Navy game voiced concern that they lived too far away to purchase and utilize season tickets in order to qualify for the first buying window. In response, we will continue to offer the Admiral's Fleet program which allows interested fans to purchase season tickets and then donate them to area underprivileged youth who otherwise would not have the means to attend a Navy home football game. Purchase of Admiral's Fleet tickets would qualify an individual to purchase the same number of Army-Navy tickets during the season ticket-holder buying window.

Once again, our aim is to provide the most fair and equitable method of distributing our Army-Navy ticket allotment to season ticket holders, alumni, faculty, staff, parents and fans. It continues to be our goal to put tickets in the hands of our loyal fans and USNA family. Please direct all questions to the Navy Ticket Office at 1-800-US4-NAVY.

Future Ticket Policy

Constituency Limit The Superintendent has directed the NAAA to work closely with the Naval Academy Alumni Association this fall to create focus groups of alumni, staff, Season Ticket Holders Same as # of season tickets purchased season ticket holders and fans to review the current Army-Navy ticket policy. *NAAA Members 4 Midshipmen 2 Alumni Assocation members, 2 (while supplies last) USNA Faculty-Staff *Special Accommodation (in 2001 only) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The NAAA will permit Alumni Association members, and USNA faculty and staff who currently are not NAAA members, to join prior to 2 April and qualify to purchase four tickets to the 2001 Army-Navy game.

Date 5 March 2 April 15 April 1 May

Shipmate, March 2001

Stiperintencient's Call

Board of Visitors Report Strategic n January, our Board of Visitors (BOV), which consists of nine Senators and Congressmen plus six Presidential appointees, sent a letter to President Bush validating our programs and progress during the last year. The conclusion of this letter states, "Mr. President, the Board of Visitors remains convinced that the Superintendent, the officers, and the civilian faculty of the Naval Academy assigned to transform young Americans to leaders in the naval service and this nation are totally dedicated to that task and are performing it successfully."

I am grateful to our BOV for their support, insights and dedication to this fine institution over the past year, and look forward to our future collective success. Rather than hear about the state of the Naval Academy from me, I have (with the BOV's permission) included that letter and the enclosure in its entirety as an addendum to this month's column.

Strategic Plan Revision The USNA Strategic Plan is now two years old. You will recall that our shared vision held this plan as a living, dynamic, and working document. Many of our Alumni helped in our efforts by completing a survey in the April 1999 edition of Shipmate. When we crafted the Strategic Plan, we promised it would not become simply another notebook sitting on the shelf. To the contrary, it has evolved into our roadmap for raising the bar of excellence here at the Naval Academy.

The Strategic Plan has produced concrete, measurable and longterm results. It is our shared legacy and will continue to pay benefits long after we have moved on.

In my recent State of the Naval Academy Brief and Superintendent's Call with the Brigade, I outlined some of the many successes resulting from the strategic and tactical iitiatives in the Plan. Some of these include endowed faculty chairs, renovated classrooms. Yard-wide facility improvements, greatly increased private funding, new ath-

letic facilities, and many other improvements in virtually every aspect of life at this great institution.

Now, it is time for the next step.

The Strategic Plan was fashioned as an iteractive product and it is time for an update. I believe this institution is ready to stretch, and we need Alumni input to achieve success. Some of the initiatives have been completed and can be replaced with fresh ideas; other initiatives are tracking at a rapid pace and can be moved up; and a few ideas may need to be restructured or deleted.

In the coming weeks, we will carry out a team effort to revise the Strategic Plan. This will be an inclusive process involving all interested alumni, faculty, staff and midshipmen. The staff of the Alumni Association will be seeking your inputs and will forward them along for consideration in the revision effort. We want to hear your ideas on what is working in the Plan and what isn't. What did we overlook?

What has changed in the last two years, and how can we better mold the Plan for future success based on what we now know?

The process by which we will update our Strategic Plan will be similar to our efforts in 1998, but this time we can modify our planning process to accommodate a more mature organization. There will be focus groups to receive inputs from anyone who is interested in proposing new initiatives. There will be teams of individuals tasked with gathering inputs, revising and prioritizing them, and still other groups tasked with communicating with you on the project's status.

Our approach to completing this update is summarized in the attached graphic. We intend to provide timely updates in Shipmate, and on the Alumni Association's and USNA's Web pages.

You can find a copy of the Strategic Plan on our Web page at www.usna.edu/IR/strategic_plan.htm.

We will be asking for inputs by email in the coming weeks and hope you will take the time to respond.

We need and look forward to your thoughtful inputs and assistance.

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Approach

Phase 4

Collect Data

Update the Strategic Plan

Publish the Updated Plan

Communicate with stakeholders Develop draft initiatives

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I.D. Focus Groups Facilitators & Questions

Provide 1st draft

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Coordinate Resources at USNA Communicate intent-purpose-process Encourage broad participation Convey need for completeness Instill sense of timeliness

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BOARD OF VISITORS OVERVIEW M A J O R PROGRAMS AT THE ACADEMY The Brigade o f Midshipmen

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he Board continues to endorse the Naval Academy as a lead ership laboratory where midshipmen at various stages of their professional development are provided the opportu nity to apply learned classroom fundamentals to practical real world leadership positions. The goal is to train and equip midshipmen to lead properly, and as they mature professionally, progressively empower them to take the responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day operation of the Brigade. To that end. Commandant of Midshipmen, Rear Admiral Sam Locklear is continuously looking for ways to strengthen the four-class system and to teach midshipmen the basics of followership, leadership and mentorship.

Professional Development. The Department of Professional Development has made great strides in improving the professional preparation of midshipmen. The Strategy and Tactics course taken by all Second Class midshipmen now includes presentations on the National Security and Military Strategy as well as an in-depth analysis of prominent historical strategists such as Sun Tzu, Machiavelli, Clausewitz, and Mahan. The tactics portion of the course has incorporated "Fleet Command," a commercial wargaming software application that provides midshipmen with a set of realistic, tailored warfare scenarios as an introduction to current fleet tactics. Midshipmen and faculty reaction to this simulator has been overwhelmingly positive. To reinforce current developments in Naval Strategy, Tactics, and Doctrine, a new elective will be offered in the spring semester, entitled "Network-Centric Warfare." Since the Chief of Naval Operations has designated Network-Centric Warfare as the Navy's fundamental organizing concept, this course will present the development of this architecture and explore its ramifications on command-and-control and naval strategy.

Additionally, navigation training has been fully maximized by the implementation of the Naval Academy's "Navigation Continuum."

This regimen consists of the Fundamentals of Navigation course, an 1,100 nautical-mile summer training cruise aboard a 108-foot Yard Patrol Training Craft, and the Advanced Navigation Course. The Fundamentals of Navigation course has been restructured to take advantage of better sea conditions of the late spring. An initiative to screen officers with substantial navigation experience to critical instructor billets has yielded noticeably higher scores in this course of instruction. Midshipmen are now being trained on the effects of the digital nautical chart and the Integrated Bridge System, which will be replacing the paper charts used by the fleet in future years. A more robust weather and storm avoidance module has also been introduced.

Leadership, Ethics and Law. The Department of Leadership, Ethics and Law presents core and elective courses in leadership, ethics, law, psychology, and philosophy. All have the common objective of preparing midshipmen to lead with integrity, by providing the necessary principles and practical theory required to develop effective personal leadership styles. The core leadership courses are designed to teach basic principles of human behavior and group dynamics. The core ethics course stresses critical reasoning, and is structured around classical and contemporary writing in moral philosophy. Current and historical case studies are used to show how these fundamental ideas can be applied to the service of the professional naval officer. The core law course is a survey of the major aspects of military justice.

administrative law, law of armed conflict, and law of the sea relevant to the junior naval officer.

Summer Programs. The summer professional development programs continue to produce positive feedback from all involved. Over five hundred First and Second Class midshipmen experienced life on deployed ships from the Adriatic Sea to the Arabian Gulf and Western Pacific Ocean. This year at Vice Admiral Ryan's initiative USNA funded and participated in the CNO sponsored Foreign Exchange Training of Midshipmen program for thefirsttime since 1992. Twentysix highly qualified midshipmen were selected to serve with the navies of our foreign allies last summer. This program, coupled with the overseas cruises, contributed significantly to the professional development of the midshipmen and served to increase their geo-political awareness and appreciation of the cultures of our allied navies.

Physical Education. The Physical Education (PE) Department continues to provide a rigorous physical challenge to all midshipmen.

The PE Department has implemented a new multi-disciplinary Health and Wellness class for Fourth Class midshipmen or "plebes." This course, administered by the PE Department, incorporates faculty and staff from throughout the yard and includes such areas as strength and conditioning, diet and nutrition, psychology, counseling, and medical. The Health and Wellness course is now part of the core PE curriculum and is mandatory for all plebes. The PE Department continues to emphasize Physical Readiness and the need for well-rounded personal fitness programs.

Several projects within the PE Department continue to emphasize the Academy's unique physical mission, including the extensive renovation of two existing weight rooms, weight and aerobic equipment, and the development of a new aerobic facility. Additionally, a stateof-the-art climbing wall will soon be completed. The climbing wall will be used for leadership and character development during Plebe Summer training, for PE classes, as well as for midshipmen team building and recreational activities.

Academic Program The members of the Board reviewed carefully the Naval Academy's academic program and are pleased to report that the program continues to be marked by exceptional quality in its curricular content and in the quality of the faculty leading its delivery. The Board members are also pleased that the Academy's academic leadership continues to modernize the academic program to meet the advancing needs of the Fleet and the Fleet Marine Force.

Progress on the Strategic Plan. In the Board's report to the President dated December 23, 1999, the members reported initiation of several elements of the USNA Strategic Plan that had been specifically formulated to enhance the education of all Naval Academy graduates.

TTiose initiatives have matured and early signs of progress are evident. The annual budget for acquiring new books and professional journals for the Naval Academy's Nimitz Library has almost doubled beginning infiscalyear 2001. The Academic Center, previously focused on providing assistance to those midshipmen most at-risk academically, is expanding its staff to serve more midshipmen and is opening a computer-assisted Learning Laboratory later this year. Beginning in the current fiscal year, the Navy budget includes significant continued on page 46

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am pleased to announce this year's recipients of the USNA Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Award:

The Honorable John W Crawford Jn '42 21-year career naval officer; Captain, USN (Ret.); former Commissioner of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.

ADM William J. Crowe Jr '47, USN (Ret.) Former ambassador to the Court of St. James, the United Kingdom; and former Chairman of the Ibint Chiefs of Staff.

VADM James B. Stockdale '47, USN (Ret.) Medal of Honor recipient. He was a POW in Vietnam for more than seven years.

ADM James D Watkins '49, USN (Ret.) Former Chief of Naval Operations; former Secretary of Energy in the Bush administration.

CAPT James A. Lovell Jr '52, USN (Ret.) Former astronaut who piloted Gemini 7, commanded Gemini 12, orbited the moon on Apollo 8 and commanded the heroic Apollo 13 mission.

These gentlemen join the 1999 and 2000 awardees: ADM Thomas H. Moorer '33 (1999), Dr. John J. McMullen '40, ADM James L. Holloway III '43, VADM William P Lawrence ' 5 1 , MajGen William A. Anders '55, and Mr. Roger Staubach '65.

This prestigious award is given to a living graduate of the United States Naval Academy who has demonstrated a strong interest in supporting the Navy and the United States Naval Academy, provided a lifetime of service to the nation or armed forces, and has made significant and distinguished contributions to the nation through public service.

With a large reservoir of distinguished graduates, the selection committee decided to choose multiple selections as was done in 2000.

The selection committee was chaired by ADM Carlisle Trost '53, and comprised of George P Watt Jr. '73, VADM William Houser '42, VADM Chuck Griffiths '46, John Nolan '50, Thomas G. Pownall '47, VADM Ed Waller III '49, Lando Zech '45, and CDR Jim Grant '80.

These gentlemen will be appropriately feted with a parade and a private recognition dinner on 21 and 22 September, respectively. More details will be forthcoming in future communications from Alumni House, and especially in fall 2001, but I wanted to let you know now since the 2001 recipients have been notified.

George P. Watt Jr President/CEO USNA Alumni Association

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Deal puts Reinemund on the fast track Once set to be chairman and CEO in 2002, he will take the positions next year Copyright 2000 USA Today, 5 December 2000. Reprinted with permission.

By Theresa Howard

Steve Reinemund must be mellowing.

It's the only rational explanation for why the intense Pepsi president and CEO-designate allowed himself to drink a rival's product during the recent New York City Marathon.

Gatorade was the official sports drink of the event, but the race last month came just days after Pepsi's first attempt to buy Quaker, owner of Gatorade, fell through. Reinemund found himself gulping the rival beverage late in the race, which he completed in 4:06:56. But now his company is about to swallow Gatorade, along with its parent.

And as part of a $13.4 billion acquisition announced Monday, Reinemund's climb to the top of Pepsi will speed up. He will become chairman and CEO of PepsiCo when the deal closes early next year.

Under the succession plan announced in October, he would not have become chairman until 2002.

But any mellowing by Reinemund is a relative concept. True, he bit his tongue this fall before chastising a family picnicking at PepsiCo's campus here that doubles as a public park. Although bothered that he saw them eat and drink non-Pepsi products, Reinemund thought better of charging in.

"I guess I'm getting old," Reinemund says as he sits in his office filled with vintage Pepsi memorabilia and family pictures.

But Reinemund, 52, shows no sign of lightening up the pace of activity in this New York City suburb as the ex-Marine prepares to take over the perennial No. 2 beverage marketer.

Currently president and COO, responsible for the Tropicana, PepsiCola and Frito-Lay units, Reinemund is now set to take over by mid2001 from Chairman and CEO Roger Emico, the Pepsi veteran in charge for the last five years.

After the Quaker deal closes, Enrico and Quaker Chairman and CEO Robert Morrison will become co-vice chairmen and will report to Reinemund.

Since the initial succession plan was announced, Pepsi also beat out Coca-Cola to buy new age drink marketer South Beach (SoBe) Beverage. And Reinemund helped lead Pepsi back to Quaker after Coke backed off an offer.

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"The day we are not talking about growth at PepsiCo we are no longer in business," he says between sips of Tropicana grapefruit juice.

"We have to be more focused on innovation than ever before."

Reinemund will lead that charge as only the third chairman in the company's 66-year history.

And to do it, he plans to apply the same results-driven tenets that worked for him in his tenure at both Frito-Lay and at Pizza Hut, the restaurant chain, at that time owned by Pepsi.

Pepsi executives praise Reinemund for his ability to see the big picture and yet break it down into goals for the people who make things happen in the plants and on the streets. The breakdown usually takes the direction of victory at the expense of rivals, as in Reinemund's push for a 60% market share when Eagle Snacks tried to make a run for Frito's business.

"Steve pushed like a son of a gun. saying, 'How do we get more competitive?'" remembers Bill Nictakis, group vice president of sales for Frito-Lay. Eagle didn't know what it was up against. With a penchant for logistics, Reinemund overhauled the operating system, making it easier for route managers to forecast and fill inventories. The plan called for 95% perfect orders. The changes should pave the way for the easy addition of Quaker snack products, such as rice cakes and fruit bars.

Nictakis says, "He dives really deep and understands what's going on, but at the same time he has a master plan to figure out how the pieces fit into the mosaic from 30,000 feet."

A flurry of new products took flight under the new system. Some hit and others missed: Extensions for Tostitos and Doritos lines excelled, but brands like Wow and Baked Lays fell short.

"The segment has stabilized, but the size of the market is not what we anticipated it would be," Reinemund says about Wow and Baked Lays. "We re-calibrated our expectations and recognized we needed to move toward more indulgent products."

That realistic, balanced perspective is something Reinemund says helped when he took his current spot and will help again throughout the transition.

"Moving into this job was unlike anything I have ever done over the last 16 years," he says. "Before, I was solving problems to get the business to work day-to-day. Here, my job is to encourage and coach the key leaders to find the right strategy for their businesses."

Part of that strategy, however, is maintaining divisional competition.

"If it was all about central business directives to get results it would destroy the cultures," Reinemund says. "The success of Pepsi in the future is based on the ability to create business opportunities and divisions where people can take ownership."

Whether against the competition or to support a fellow colleague, Reinemund is artful at rallying the troops. He recently led the charge to recruit a team of 50 Pepsi employees to run the New York City Marathon in memory of Nictakis' brother.

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Reinemund, now a four-time marathoner, not only vowed to make a repeat appearance in the race, but also hosted a pep rally, a dinner at his home with wife Gail and another dinner at New York's ESPN Zone to spur enthusiasm. The runners collected nearly $75,000.

The overall event spoke of classic Reinemund. At the rally, seven teams raced to a podium amid balloons, whistles and pom-poms to shake Reinemund's hand.

A crowd of 1,000 gathered on the Friday before the marathon to pump up the runners and employees by introducing SoBe to the Pepsi family. Reinemund donned a pair of bold SoBe socks with the brand's lizard icons, joking that the SoBe deal was just a means to get the cool socks.

"He does a lot of things better than I do," Eiuico says. "He has worked to make the thought process more inclusive. He goes out of the way to put a very human face on this organization." -t

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Career: He joined former PepsiCo division Pizza Hut in 1984; named CEO in 1986. In 1992, he was named head of Frito-Lay's North America business.

He led Frito-Lay worldwide as chairman and CEO from 1996-1999, when he moved to current position as PepsiCo president and COO. Personal: Married to wife Gail for 26 years; they have four sons, ages 7 to 20.

Hobbies: Skiing, running and family vacations in Steamboat Springs, Colo.

Favorite actor: "I've been enamored recently of Denzel Washington's movies. I would love to do a study on the leadership principles in his movies."

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One Man's Dream May Be A Nightmare for Neighbors; Plan to Develop Navy Research Base Meets Opposition Copyright 2000 The Washington Post Reprinted with Permission

By Matthew Mosk, Washington Post Staff Writer Maurice Tose is no stranger to risk ifteen years ago, the U.S. Naval Academy sailing instructor used his credit cards to helpfinancea telecommunications com pany in Annapolis. This summer, riding the wave of investor enthusiasm for technology, Tose took his company public and raised $90 million.

Now one of Anne Arundel County's most visible African-American business executives is in the throes of his next big endeavor, a $250 million real estate development on the site of a century-old Navy research base.

His plans call for a dazzling new office park on the banks of the Severn River, a project that has been viewed as one of the most daringâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and controversialâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;currently under consideration in Anne Arundel.

"I know how to pull the resources together to get things done," he said, strolling the grounds of the David Taylor Research Center.

"Being a Naval officer means knowing how to manage people and taking on new challenges, and that's what I've done."

Whether the 1978 graduate of the Naval Academy is ready to enter the high-stakes world of real estate development, especially in a county where feuds over growth are notoriously intractable, is a question likely to be resolved in the coming weeks.

Tose, 43, has faced sharp criticism from those living near the scenic 46-acre site. This week the fight grew even more contentious at a lengthy public hejuing that drew scores of opponents.

Some have alleged that Tose has altered the project's plans in the months since community groups agreed to sign off on them. Others have questioned the timing of a multimillion-dollar financial pledge Tose made to the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation while he was still negotiating the land deal with, among others, the Navy.

Although he has taken fire from residents, Tose enjoys strong backing from Anne Arundel County Executive Janet S. Owens and the county's top economic development team. Owens's administration selected Tose's designs from among those submitted by five competing companies.

And today, Owens is not shy about emphasizing how much faith she has placed in Tose and his partners.

"There is enormous pressure on us to get this one right," Owens said. "Economically, this project is not just important to us, or to Maryland, but to the entire mid-Atlantic. This must succeed."

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A Midshipman'sVision From the days he studied operations analysis, math and computing as a midshipman, Maurice Tose envisioned building a business along the Annapolis shoreline.

The Williamsburg native fell in love with the Chesapeake's waters, the sailing culture and Annapolis's strong ties to the Navy. After his service at sea, Tose returned immediately to the academy, where he taught ship handling and tactics and coached sailing.

But his stint there was short-lived. In 1987, with his meager earnings from eight years of Navy service, a $250,000 line of credit from the Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority, and his connections in the Department of Defense, Tose launched Telecommunication Systems tnc.

At the time, he had little business or management experience and limited practice with the kind of technology his company would soon be selling. What he did have, he said, was the same basic training given to U.S. Sen. John McCain and Texas tycoon Ross Perot, both academy graduates.

"I may not know how to launch a rocket to the moon," he said, "but I could pull a team together to do it. If you're a Naval officer out at sea, you have to figure out how to make things happen. That's what I did here."

Telecommunication Systems started out installing computer hardware and software for the Department of Defense and, soon after, federal intelligence agencies. Later, it branched out to selling bundles of long distance telephone time, and eventually, to developing technology that would enable consumers to send text messages among cellular phones.

After five years, his company had 40 employees and $3 million in revenue. During the next five, its staff grew to more than 300, and revenue reached into the tens of millions. By June, Black Enterprise magazine was ranking Tose 61st on its list of "Powerhouses of the New Economy," and he was just a month away from the company's wildly successful public offering.

Throughout this time, Tose said, "my goal was the same: to move into offices on the water."

"I never wanted to run a company that squeezed people into cubes," he said. "This whole thing with the Internet has created a quality-of-life change. We wanted our employees to work and play on the water's edge."

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Tose was not only an Annapolis success story, he was partnering with Mesirow Stein Real Estate, a Chicago-based company that has redeveloped several shuttered military bases. And it was represented by another black Naval Academy alumnus, Ron K. McDonald, a 1984 graduate who pledged to build something dignified on the land across from his alma mater.

MakingThings Happen The team, known as Annapolis Partners LLC, had a degree of naThere isn't much about the David Taylor Research Center that tional clout and financial stability the others would make it fitting material for a postcard. lacked, Owens said. They could afford the Despite its location on the banks of the massive up-front costs to build on the land.

Severn, directly across from Annapolis and Moreover, Tose's company was precisely the the U.S. Naval Academy, what sits behind a sort she wanted to see based on the property— ratty chain-link fence is about as gray as a a minority-owned, high-tech company that battleship. paid its workers more than $80,000 a year.

Slapped down in random fashion are 60 "I thought their vision was absolutely wonconcrete buildings—science and research laboderful," Owens said in a recent interview. "I ratories that once were proud homes to could see it becoming a place where smart, innovation but now are rotting under shells of creative people would do great work. Comchipping lead paint. pared to what's there now, what they proposed Top secret research here made submarines will be handsome." nm silently and enabled agile watercraft to Residents of the surrounding community skim across the sea on cushions of air. But five greeted the news warmly, too. But as the sumyears ago, when rounds of base closures caught mer wore on, and more details of the plan up to David Taylor, no amount of history would began to surface, that feeling would soon halt the Navy's plans to shut down the Surwear thin. face Warfare Center and send its one-time force Nancy Wright, the president of the of 1,500 workers to Carderock, in MontgomBroadneck Federation, a coalition of ery County, or Philadelphia. homeowners associations that represents The closure of the top-flight laboratory was 39,000 residents, was among the first to a blow to Anne Arundel County. Local leadMaurice Tose'78 raise alarms. ers feared the skilled workers who supported In August, Wright contacted the county with her concerns. Was the the base would leave in droves, and the land would become a massive eyesore, standing in stark contrast to the majesty of the developer veering away from strict guidelines laid out during long meetings among residents, county officials and the Navy? Were the Annapolis skyline.

Even worse, they feared, no one would want to move there, given limits that they had all agreed upon being ignored?

The county said no. Plans she saw indicated they had. The prothat it amounted to a brownfield. Beyond the low-grade environmenposed zoning legislation drafted by the county allowed the developer tal problems, which are the duty of the Navy to clean up, David to build a third more office space and 2,281 parking spaces instead of Taylor lacks basic infrastructure. Roads, water and sewer pipes, and 1,958.

To an outsider, the difference in parking spaces may sound cable and telephone lines are grossly inadequate or nonexistent. minor, but to residents familiar with the peninsula's narrow, winding Some estimate that to bring it up to buildable standards could cost roads, they were frightening. as much as $24 million.

"The idea was to prevent this thing from overwhelming the "One of our engineers went and looked it over, and said to me, 'I've never seen a mess like this in my career,'" said William A. Badger Jr., surrounding community," Wright said. "There was concern the county who heads the county's economic development office. "Anyone want- wasn't doing enough to make certain that wouldn't happen."

An even greater worry, she said, was the prospect that the county ing to build there would have to basically startfi-omscratch."

The county's solution to the problem was a complicated base- would hand Tose and McDonald the deed to this land without any closure program that would enable them to redevelop the land, so iron-clad guarantee that the land would be developed the way they all intended. long as they did not profit from its sale.

Although county officials intend to negotiate a binding develTheir plan: to take the land from the Navy and immediately turn it over to a developer with enough capital—and vision—to transform it opment agreement with Annapolis Partners, that agreement would be meaningless should the developers abandon the $250 million, into a high-tech business campus.

Last May, after weeks of suspense, Anne Arundel officials invited 10-year project partway through, opponents charge.

Mistrust was building. Residents questioned the timing of several dozens of local leaders, lobbyists and reporters to David Taylor so they could unveil, with great fanfare, their selection of a developer to financial gifts Tose had reportedly given in the community—to the Naval Academy Foundafion for a new building in honor of the take over the base.

On a table, three-dimensional models showed the future headquar- academy's first black graduate, to a local church and to Annapolis ters of Telecommunication Systems, and up on easels were water- First Night, the city's annual New Year's Eve celebration.

Was this man really committed, residents asked, or were these docolor renderings of modem buildings set into a tapestry of key-lime nations intended to silence opposition? hued grass, hunter green trees and the pale blue water of the Severn "If Maurice Tose decides he doesn't like it here, or his busidotted with sail boats. ness starts to fail, or his investors back out, what happens then?"

The county executive told the gathering that, of all the applicants Wright asked. who submitted proposals, this one stood above the others.

Tose studied the possibility of moving from a boxy office with cranky furnaces on West Street to Eastport, but that deal fell through.

Then he heard about the Navy's plans to shutter David Taylor.

"Something just clicked," he said. "That was the place I wanted to be."

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"We've got this thing in our back yard, and if he backs out, it can be turned into anything."

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A Dream Deterred The ripples of concern that spread across the Broadneck Peninsula during the fall became a tidal wave of opposition at Monday night's public hearing. Seventy-two residents, including 11 members of the citizen-led committee that set out the guidelines for the property's redevelopment, signed up to express their feelings of betrayal to the County Council.

"It's a rogue elephant in sheep's clothing!" warned resident Dick Doden. "And it's waiting to trample!"

As the residents pounded their points, chastising the four council members who were clearly signaling their support for the development, Tose stewed in his front row seat.

Annapolis Partners had supporters at the meeting, too. Surrounding Tose were employees of his company, as well as black residents of the Broadneck community and Gerald G. Stansbury, president of the Anne Arundel Chapter of the NAACP. Several, including Stansbury, spoke in favor of the project.

It was not until midnight, five hours after the meeting began, that Tose finally got his chance to approach the microphone.

"I've heard the concerns," he said in a deep baritone. "I've tried to say from the beginning that my dream was to be on the water.

"I've lived here for 18 years. This property is not going to be flipped.

I intend this to be my children's inheritance."

Then he clasped his chest, and leaned back in his chair, "I built my company here. I've always wanted to be here. If a homegrown company like mine can't make this happen, than who can?"

Awaiting a Vote The final vote on the zoning legislation won't occur, at the earliest, until Jan. 2. And, although Tose appears to have the support he needs to win that batfle, it will only be the first.

Residents already have vowed to take the whole dispute to court, a delay that could conceivably blow the strict deadlines for a land transfer set out by the Navy.

As Tim Doyle, a supporter of the project who has worked on the David Taylor site for 30 years, advised the council, "My concern is that this whole process could be derailed in such a way that the train can't be put back on the tracks."

But Owens, no longer a stranger to struggles over development, said she remains confident that Tose will succeed.

"I told Maurice to be patient," Owens said. ^I/

Fpilngiip The Anne Arundel County Council voted 4-3 to authorize zoning for property development by Annapolis Partners. Transfer of the David Taylor site from the Navy to the county and then to Annapolis Partners is expected in April 2001.

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Dear Alumni Association Members, The events of the last presidential election truly brings home the saying that, "Every vote counts."

Informed advocates of the Naval Academy are essential to our strength as an association. Equally important is the involvement of our membership.

Please take time to read the candidates' biographies and cast your vote now, before you go to your class column. To facilitate voting, we have enclosed a postage-paid, self-addressed ballot.

Carefully tear it at the perforated edge (along the binding), fill it out, and mail it in. Remember, your ballot must be received by 16 April 2001. Only original ballot post-cards (i.e., no copies, faxes, or email) will be counted.

Note the area you live in and vote only for the candidate who represents your area. This election will choose the Mid-Atlantic Regional Trustee and the Western Area Regional Trustee.

Thank you for your support, and thank you for making a difference.

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/ Vote for Trustees Board of Trustees Candidate Biographies For Western Region Trustee

Captain Stephen M. Andres '67, USNR (Ret.) Los Angeles Chapter Trustee 1994-2000. Strategy, Finance, Admissions and Nominating committees. Co-founded Admissions Committee to fulfill the second element of the Association Mission: recruit young people for USNA. Co-Chair, Long Range Planning Committee which formulated current Concept of Operations for the Association. Chairman, 13th Chapter Selection Committee which developed the criteria used for the selection of the smaller Chapter Trustees. Member, Governance Study Group which revamped alumni Trustee representation. Los Angeles Chapter Officer since 1990. Blue & Gold Officer for over ten years; Los Angeles BGO Mentor Coordinator.

Over 20 years business experience, seven as an officer of NYSE corporation. Currently, Principal for IBM Global Services. Over 13 years at Board level of public corporations.

Retired as a captain after 30 years of active and reserve duty. Commanded two Reserve ED HQ units. Served on two submarines and USNA Company Officer during ten years active duty.

Life Member since 1972. President's Circle since 1998.

Captain Robert G. Stevenson '60, USN (Ret.) CAPT Stevenson's Navy career included tours in VS and VA squadrons and, as an AEDO, in RDT&E, fleet support, and at the Naval Air Systems Command as deputy program manager for F-14, program manager for aircraft engines and H-2/H-3 program manager. Following his Navy career, he was a general contractor in the San Diego area for several years and is currently a consultant engineer.

He has been active in the San Diego Chapter, serving on the Board of Directors for several years, as Chapter President for two years and currently Chapter Trustee. As a member of the USNA Alumni Association Board of Trustees, he serves on the Admissions and House Standing Committees, the Nomination Committee, and the Other Chapter Trustee Selection Committee. He is a USNA Alumni Association Life Member. He is an active Blue & Gold Officer in the San Diego area and serves on the Military Academy Nominating Committee for California's 50th Congressional District.

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Rear Admiral John W. Adams '58, USN (Ret.) RADM Jack Adams served most of his sea duty tours with carrier ASW, flying from the last "straight deck" carrier (LAKE CHAMPLAIN) and 15 other CVS/CV/CVN's. His sea duty commands included VS-22, VS Wing ONE, SYLVANIA and ServRonTwo. Ashore, RADM Adams served on various staffs including those of CNO and JCS. In addition, he commanded Naval District Washington, ASW Wing Pacific Fleet and Naval Base, San Diego.

He graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School, the Naval War College and The George Washington University, where he earned his master's degree.

After retirement, Jack worked for nine years in the ship repair and defense contractor business with Texas Instruments and Raytheon.

He actively supports several Navy associations and serves as an officer or director of the Navy League, Class of '58 Board, ANA, NMCCG Foundation, and Naval Aviation Museum Foundation.

Jack and Ann, his wife of 40 years, have four children, including a commander and a lieutenant, both active duty naval officers.

Lieutenant Commander Stephen D. Hubbard '75, USN (Ret.) LCDR Stephen Hubbard is a Life Member of the Alumni Association. He has been a Class Officer for 20 of the 25 years since graduation, and has held the positions of Class secretary, vice president, president, and has served as an ALINC (Alumni Leaders in National Communication). His primary advocacy is keeping Alumni "together" through communication.

Commander Hubbard was a surface warrior (1110) for the first third of his active duty career, and an intelligence officer (1630) for the last two-thirds. He served at sea in EDWARD MCDONNELL (FF-1043), DwiGHT D. EISENHOWER ( C V N - 6 9 ) , and CTF-76 (ComPhibGru One). He is now a "beltway bandit," employed by SAIC, supporting the intelligence community as a systems analyst/engineer.

LCDR Hubbard and Maggie, his wife of 25 years, have four children (three in college, one in middle school) and have lived in Howard County, MD, for over 13 years. They are active in their church community, and Stephen has a passion for working with youth through sports, scouting, and music.

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Captain Chris Nichols '78, USN CAPT Chris Nichols graduated from the Naval Academy in 1978 and served his initial sea tours in KING ( D D G - 4 1 ) as navigator/ship's secretary and in SUMTER (LST-1181) as operations officer. He attended the Naval Postgraduate School, earning a master's degree in information systems. After attending Department Head School, he served consecutively as operations officer in BowEN (FF-1079), on the staff of Commander, Middle East Force/Commander, Joint Task Force Middle East (during Earnest Will operations), and as operations officer in YORKTOWN (CG-48). He has commanded two ships, ARIES ( P H M - 5 ) and CURTIS WILBUR (DDG-54), and is slated to command PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58) in December of 2001. His shore tours include duty on the Joint Staff in Washington, D.C, and Director of Department Head School at Surface Warfare Officer School, Newport, RI. He is currently the deputy to the Land Attack Warfare Branch Head on the staff of the Director, Surface Warfare (N76).

CAPT Nichols is a life member of the Alumni Association and lives in Annapolis, participating often in leadership seminars and surface warfare events at the Naval Academy.

Rear Admiral Richard Van Orden '45 RADM Van Orden also graduated from MIT (BSEE), GWU (M.B.A., financial management), and Harvard (AMP 53). Active duty included World War II combat in CVL in the Pacific; later Minesweeper and Amphibious transport in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. He became an EDO (electronics), serving primarily in R&D billets: CO of Navy Electronics Laboratory Center, Vice Commander of NAVELEX, and Chief of Naval Research.

After retirement he has served as medical, management and scientific consultant, and on boards of directors of technically-oriented companies. He is the author of four books about Navy and Coast Guard ships. He is chief operating officer of Sanguine Corporation, a medical R&D company, developing synthetic red blood cells, and a director of Blue Sea Corporation, developing innovative ship types, especially SWATH ships for the offshore oil industry. He is a life member of the USNA AA and the Naval Institute.

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his summary is to provide alumni feedback on issues raised and voted upon at the 1 December 2000 meeting of the Board of Trustees that took place in Alumni Hall from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 1:30 p.m. Detailed minutes can be obtained from Alice Clapper (410-263-4448 ext. 206, or alice.clapper@usna.com). The President's remarks were in the January-February issue of Shipmate.

The chairman. Admiral Leighton W. Smith Jr., called the meeting of the board to order and conducted the preliminary administrative portions of the meeting that included a roU call (quorum was present), a moment of silence for those who had gone before us since the last meeting, a review of the day's agenda, and approval of last May's minutes.

President's Report (Details in January-February Shipmate) The President, George P. Watt Jr., gave an overview of the past six to seven months, which included a great deal of travel by him and the staff to various chapters and classes around the country. He also updated the board on the comprehensive campaign, and shared his vision of the future. Finally, the President challenged the board to join up and be engaged with the chapters and the classes. Trustees need to be part of the communications process to ensure that we are all working on and addressing the right issues. We need to continue to educate and inform.

Superintendent's Remarks The Superintendent provided an informative overview of the Academy's excellent state including the status of the Strategic Plan and how private funding is helping achieve the Academy's objectives. The Superintendent also highlighted several midshipmen in the Class of 2004 who are extraordinary achievers.

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Western Region CAPT Stephen M. Andres '67 CAPT Robert G. Stevenson '60 Mid-Atlantic RADM John W. Adams '58 LCDR Stephen D. Hubbard '75 CAPT Christopher T. Nichols '78 RADM M. D. Van Orden '45 Strategy and Planning Committee Captain Roger Onorati reported that the S&P Committee and the President shared views on Long Range Planning. The Committee is shooting for the May board to have a Long Range Planning Committee in place.

House Committee Captain Al Davey reported the property is in good shape, although the Cottage continues to be cramped for the employees. The House Committee will continue to work on long range needs commensurate with the Long Range Planning process.

Other Chapter Trustee Selection Committee Captain John Haynes reviewed the procedure for selecting the Chapter Trustee for the Executive Committee. The selection of the first "Three Other" Chapter Trustees were identified as Atlanta, Chicago, and Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Admissions Committee RADM Brad Mooney gave an overview of the last six months and outlined the success of the joint Admissions Office/Alumni Association Candidate Awareness Program that sponsored Midshipmen traveling to various parts of the country in concert with chapter efforts.

Finance Committee Corbin McNeill reviewed the 2000 finances, and did not present a 2001 budget due to the proposal of two joint committees that will be Executive Committee stood up in early January 2001: Joint Finance and Audit Committee, The Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) still requires and Joint Investment Committee. The board approved the proposal, study before it is brought to the full board. No funds have been allocated, which had also been approved by the United States Naval Academy nor have any commitments been made. May be at least twelve more Foundation (USNAF) Board of Directors. months before the project will be ready to be presented to the Board.

Recognition Governance Study Group and Bylaws Committee The Chairman of the Board and the President recognized Captain Many of the issues addressed by the Governance Study Group were Chip Seymour '65, Director Alumni Support, for his dedication and also Bylaws issues. Most relevant was the recommendation to allow contribution during his 11 years at the Alumni Association. Chip is write-in candidates for future elections. The Bylaws Committee will leaving at the end of December to pursue other matters. provide suggested wording for Board approval.

Commander Bob Rositzke '57 was recognized for the outstanding product (script and filming) he and his company provided during the Membership Committee recent Distinguished Graduate Award ceremony.

VADM Ed Martin emphasized the need to be aggressive in the Associate Membership area, in addition to regular membership. This Adjournment year's list of candidates to whom to offer Associate Membership was Prior to adjourning the board, the Chairman suggested that the next the largest in memory: 30. meeting occur on 4 May. Additionally, with the formulation of more Nominating Committee Captain Neil Block proposed, and the board approved, the following candidates for the 2001 slate:

joint committees and the Chairman and President's role with the USNA Foundation Board, we will look at meeting the same day as the USNAF Board: Alumni Association in the morning. Foundation in the afternoon.

The board adjourned followed by a resounding, BeatArmy] (30-28)

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ALUMNI ATHLETES REACH N E W HEIGHTS

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wo Naval Academy graduates were recognized among the military's top athletes for exceptional athletic performance and potential for success in their respective sports. The United States Military Sports Association presented awards in early January at "The Pride of the Nation" event, honoring America's best Armed Forces athletes.

Lieutenant Junior Grade Bridget Stamp Ruiz '98 and Ensign Michael P. Ryan '99 were named 2000 Navy Athletes of the Yean Ruiz led Navy in the pentathlon and Ryan took the lead in track and field and cross country. Ruiz and Ryan achieved their athletic wins in tandem with military service and training.

Lieutenant Junior G r a d e Bridget Stamp Ruiz '98 Bridget Stamp Ruiz was selected to be the 2000 Navy Female Athlete of the Year for winning the Individual World Pentathlon title in two consecutive years. In 1999, Ruiz won the first Individual Female World Champion title ever for the United States and she led the women's team to afirst-everteam title. Ruiz repeated her performance in 2000 at CISM (Conseil International du Sport Militaire/Intemational Military Sports Council) Sea Week World Championship.

Training for these titles was not easy. Ruiz did something no other service woman has ever done: training on her own time while attending Surface Warfare Officer School, getting married, and reporting to DuLUTH (LPD-6). With her many diverse commitments, Ruiz managed to graduate second in her SWOS class, division officer's course and won the Newport Navy League Award. In 1999 and in 2000 she received the Naval Achievement Award.

Following the 2000 World Championship, Ruiz flew to Australia to meet DULUTH, which was assigned to support COLE off the coast of Yemen.

While at the Naval Academy Ruiz was a member of the swim team and participated in triathlons. A swimmer all her life, she is particularly proud of the great Navy swimming tradition and the wonderful coaches there. Following graduation she went to dive school and then to SWOS. Ensign Michael R Ryan '99 Michael P. Ryan was chosen as the 2000 Navy Male Athlete of the Year. He has placed in several track and field and cross country competitions. In the track and field arena, Ryan qualified for the finals in the 1,500-meter run at the U.S. Olympic Trials in July 2000. He also won first place in the 3,000-meter run and the one-mile run at University Park and first place in the one-mile run at Blacksburg. At the U.S. Track and Field Indoor Championships, Ryan took second in the 3,000-meter run.

Ryan's successful bids in cross country include placing third overall

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and first for the Navy at the Armed Forces Cross Country Championships in the 5k. He helped the Navy team win first place in 2000 and second place in 1999 by becoming a two-time SGMA Capitol City Champion.

While at the Naval Academy, Ryan set a school record in the onemile run (4:01.78) and was selected a 1999 All-American in that event.

He was also named to the 1999 GTE Academic District II At-Large team, won the USNA Thompson Trophy and was selected to the Naval Academy's Athletic Hall of Fame.

To prepare for the 2000 trials, Ryan said that he trained four to five hours a day with the Reebok team at Georgetown University after working four to five hours a day at the Naval Research Lab in Washington, D.C. Without the structure and dedication he learned at the Naval Academy he would not have been able to achieve these accomplishments.

"The Academy gave me the work ethic to be a top athlete," Ryan said.

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Lieutenant Ruiz has returned to DULUTH for the remainder of its deployment. Once back at homeport she will be able to begin preparing for the next pentathlon to take place in Turkey in the summer of 2001. She realizes that training this year will be tough but she is dedicated to giving it her all.

Thankful that her family could join her for the awards ceremony that marks her sporting achievement (except her deployed husband), Ruiz acknowledged that "they're the ones that provide support along the way" and they'll be cheering for her next bid at the tide.

Ensign Ryan has his eyes set on the 2004 Olympics, but he said that for now he is "on hold as far as athletics go." The runner is attending nuclear power school in Charleston, SC, training to be a submarine officer. He said that his bid for the Olympic Games depends on his deployment schedule.

Ensign Ryan is the son of Rear Admiral Paul J. Ryan '73, USN, grandson of Rear Admiral Paul D. Tomb '51, USN (Ret.), and brother of Midshipman Craig T. Ryan '04.

The United States Military Sports Association (USMSA) is a non-governmental private organization that provides grants to military personnel to participate in national and international sporting competition. The association does not select the Armed Forces Athletes of the Year. Athletes are selected by their respective services' Morale, Welfare and Recreation boards. Nominations then must pass the combined services sports and fitness association.

USMSA supports great athletes in all branches of the military, because, as best said by organization president John B. Urmston, "Competition builds character and leaders."

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ecember 31st was a bit ersweet day when Chip Seymour left his office on the third floor of Ogle Hall for the last time as Director of Member Support for the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, and turned over his responsibilities to Tim Halliday. The staff had an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions that Chip has made to this organization and the Annapolis community at a farewell luncheon in January.

Chip's career has been remarkable. Graduating from the Naval Academy in 1965, Chip launched into a career that took him all over the world on ship assignments including destroyers, destroyer escorts, a frigate, command of a mine sweeper, and command of a guided missile frigate. He also found time to receive an M.S. from the Naval Postgraduate School, and an M.A. from the Naval War College. Several tours at the Academy reinforced his love for the school that has meant so much to him for most of his adult life.

In 1989, Chip started his second career as Director, Development Committee and Capital Campaign at the Alumni Association. He later

became Director of Development. He reached out to alumni and friends of the Naval Academy who gave both their time and resources to the Academy's benefit.

"Chip has a fine record of performance and dedication to the United States Navy, the Naval Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Associafion," said Rear Admiral Ronald F. Marryott '57, former USNA Superintendent and past president and CEO of the Alumni Association. "He worked in multiple assignments which clearly benefited and will continue to benefit the Naval Academy and the Alumni Association for years to come."

Chip was a true ambassador for not only the Alumni Association, but also his alma mater. "It was Chip's vision, his excitement and articulation of the direction of the institution that we all so love that got me involved," said David Fox '67 who has known Chip since he was a plebe. "This marvelous place is better for the likes of Captain Harry Seymour."

In 2000, Chip took on the challenge of getting the Alumni Association more engaged in the admissions process of the Naval Academy, and he was a driving force in the implementation of the Candidate Awareness Program that saw midshipmen visit chapters and schools across the country.

Chip Seymour has truly served and supported the Naval Academy, the Alumni Association and the alumni.

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(top left) The Naval Academy Flying Squadron recently received two new Cessna aircraft as a result of Strategic Plan Success. Now, interested midshipmen will have the opportunity to gain practical flight experience while at USNA.

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Do I Still Have What ItTakes?

By D r John H. Post III '69

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ou graduated from the Academy a couple of hundred years ago, served out your required active duty and maybe a year or two more for educational needs. But now, as middle age stares you in the face every morning when you shave, when you know the difference between Advil and Ibuprofen, when that stream "ain't what she used to be," you wonder..it's been 20 (or 30, or 40) years since you've touched the stick of a Naval aircraft (ship, tank, etc.), and you contemplate the multiple system failures that your formerly once proud body has undergone as it applies to your former career Your daydream takes on another form as you wonder, if given the opportunity, "Could I still fly without killing myself?"

Most of us never have the opportunity to answer that question. blindly rationalize something to the effect of "once a fighter pilot, always a fighter pilot," and keep searching through the medicine cabinet for the Metamucil. Only occasionally does a gift come your way and the opportunity to really answer this question "where the rubber meets the road." 1 was recently the benefactor of such kindness where, through a complex series of circumstances, I found myself at NAS Whiting Field in Milton, FL, donning a flight suit in the Instructor Pilots' locker room .. .just like the old days! I had just completed my pre-flight briefing with Lieutenant Alex Wilhelm '91, a pleasant, but quite serious standardization pilot in HT-8.

Many changes have occurred over the years to the "Cradle of Naval Aviation," such that primary fixed wing as well as rotary wing training is done there in Santa Rosa County with the T-34s at North Field and the TH-57B & C models at South Field. Long gone are the Hueys and T-28s of yesteryear. From what 1 saw, it looks like they put out a darn good product.. .my guess is light years ahead of generations past.

We talked easily walking out to the flight line, which didn't look like it had changed much since I last saw it 25 years ago. Once the pre-flight, start-up, necessary radio calls, etc. were completed, we were off, headed for the beach! I must say that it was well populated with attractive-looking figures, but with memories of Captain Ashby's gondola support wire snapping flight still fresh in our heads, we kept the altitude. Finally, those sweet words, "Would you like to fly?"

(Would 1? Is the Pope Catholic?) However, I respond coolly, "Sure, I've got it." At first, you have quite a bit of difficulty holding altitude, and you realize that one of the items in your cross check is the clock, not airspeed indicator Once that's figured out, it becomes a

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little easier (Although it's only substituted for by an inability to maintain heading.) It gets easier Before long, the stage field is in sight, and with just a few words of guidance, Alex has me in a traffic pattern and nonchalantiy drops, "Why don't you start with a normal approach?", and you think to yourself, "Oh, sure, just like that, a normal approach.

The last time 1 tried that, Nixon was in the White House!" But, to your surprise, it all comes back. You remember what to do with your hands, your feet, and most surprisingly, your brain. 300 feet and 50 knots at the 90-degree roll out on final, and with absolutely no effort at all, you're at a 3-foot hover over the intended point of landing.. .and you're not dead! What a surprise.

You try your hand at a few hovering maneuvers and they work out okay too. Then, it's take-off, back in the pattern and a few more approaches, but they really seem to go well, until he off-handedly drops, "Would you like to try a few autorotations?" All of a sudden you think, this may be crossing a line which shouldn't be crossed, but agree anyway.

His first autorotation, from the 180-degree position, is smooth as silk, yet I'm a little skittish to try mine from 90.1 do... and live. A 180 auto follows this, and if I must say so myself, I nailed it! We play with a few more maneuvers, but the point's already been made, that despite the passage of half my life since I left the Instructor Corps at Whiting, the motor skills seem permanently embedded down deep in my cerebral cortex somewhere.

Although 1 may not be able to remember where I've parked, find the house key, remember Photo courtesy of John Post when my anniversary is, and I'm sure that Alzheimer's is coming fast and furiously...! can still fly! And it feels great! Thanks, Alex, -i^

Dr Post is an orthopaedic surgeon in Charlottesville, VA, a member of the great Class of 1969. In addition to his B.S. degree from USNA, he also earned an M.B.A. and second B.S. from the University of West Florida. He went on to his M.D. degree from the University of Miami. He has tried to follow the athletic principles begun at the Naval Academy and has successfully swam around Manhattan Island, crossed the English Channel, and completed his third Ironman Triathalon in October 2000. His dream would be to retire from a successful surgical career and teach primary helicopters at Whiting Field.

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An Ocean Av\av

Ethnic Conflict: Part Three ENSURING PEACE FROM THE S E A

By Lieutenant Commander George S. Capen '89, U.S. Navy n the first two parts of this series {Shipmate issues November and December 2000), we explored the various peace support operations and the naval history associated with ethnic conflict. In the second article, I focused entirely on the role provided by the U.S. Marine Corps and cited some recent examples. In this article, the focus will be on the Navy as it operated during a full-spectrum peace support operation from the view of the commands at sea.

Sometimes peace support requires more than peaceful, noncombatant operations. In Operation Allied Force, all of the Navy forces at sea worked together in peace support operations by conducting the full spectrum of humanitarian assistance through combat operations.

During 68 days in the spring of 1999, operating in the Strait of Otranto, between the coasts of Albania and southern Italy, the sea combat commander brought tactical warfighters at sea together from almost all communities for a common purpose.

The sea combat commander (SCC) is a relatively new warfare commander function conducted afloat. For the past five years, this commander has evolved into an extremely adaptive and flexible integrator of forces. By combining functions of several warfare commanders and coordinators under one commander the submarines, ships, and aircraft operating toward integrated missions are more effectively and efficientiy directed. The SCC is now a routine member of the composite warfare commander's staff in battle groups deploying from both coasts.

Managing assets and missions, waterspace and force disposition, the SCC optimizes maritime forces in the conduct of anti-submarine warfare, surface warfare, mine warfare, maritime interception and all associated surveillance tasking. Operation Allied Force required the full capabilities of the SCC to be realized in joint and coalition command structures.

Able to embark on either the aircraft carrier or a staff configured combatant, the DesRon Commander within the battle group functions as the SCC. On this deployment, the SCC embarked on Ross (DDG-71) within the THEODORE ROOSEVELT ( C V N - 7 1 ) Battie Group.

While the carrier spent most of the time contributing to the NATO air campaign from the Ionian Sea, the SCC, Commander, Destroyer Squadron 28, Captain Rick Wright ' 7 3 , took the flagship Ross commanded by Captain (sel) Dave Thomas ' 8 1 , into the Strait.

Together with VELLA GULF ( C G - 7 2 ) commanded by Captain Brian Schires '75, Ross carried the weapons of choice in the early phases of combat. Together, they were part of a team that launched over 100 Tomahawk missiles under the SCC also functioning as launch area coordinator (LAC). Departing Norfolk on 26 March, they arrived in the Adriatic and launched missiles within hours of taking station on 4 April. Also coming under LAC/SCC command included HMS SPLENDID, a U.K. SwiFTsuRE-class nuclear submarine. Tomahawk missile strikes accounted for nearly half of the damage imposed upon the Serbian integrated air defense system.

In the two months that ComDesRon 28 served as the SCC, more than four score combatant ships, submarines and logistic ships from ten nations became part of the force disposition maneuvered by the SCC. P-3 Maritime Patrol Aircraft outfitted with special electrooptical capabilities provided round-the-clock surveillance of the Montenegrin coast. Through the entire operation, the MPA flew nearly 5,000 hours of armed sorties. Surface combat air patrol from the car-

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rier THEODORE ROOSEVELT, responded to SCC tasking in established "kill boxes" over the entire region.

In the Joint arena, the SCC performed several unique duties. The SCC provided SH-60B "feet wet" escort services for U.S. Army Task Force Hawk Apache helicopters and force protection to Army LSVs operating as logistics ferries from Italy. The SCC also served as the coordinator for covert intelligence preparation of the battlespace by embarking a special operations force Navy special warfare detachment on Ross.

Standing Naval Forces Mediterranean (SNFM), commanded by Rear Admiral Dave Stone '74, brought ten ships essential to maintaining regional maritime superiority. Maneuvering along the threat axis between the TLAM shooters and the Serbian coast, the SNFM forces acted as the first line of defense to protect strike platforms as well as assist in rescue and humanitarian missions. Smuggling operations between the Balkans and Italy further exacerbated the demands of the SCC requiring the maintenance of a detailed and accurate fusion plot constantly upwards of 50 contacts.

The INCHON Task Group with ten MH-53 helicopters was diverted to Allied Force duties and served largely in support of humanitarian relief efforts {Operation Shining Hope). Although mine warfare never became a concern, this capability could be crucial to SCC success in future campaigns. In this case, the heavy-lift helicopters played the major role in quickly constructing refugee camps within Albania.

These helicopters also significantly improved the logistics support of all forces operating at sea in the Adriatic.

As the refugee population surged in May, the KEARSARGE ( L H D - 3 ) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), commanded by Captain Jim Bocar '71, with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) took on the bulk of the duties associated with constructing and providing security to the refugee camps. They also provided surveillance assistance to the SCC using unmanned aerial vehicles among many other Uttoral ARG missions. Eventually, the 26th MEU became part of the initial peacekeeping force in Kosovo.

In the final installment of this series on ethnic conflict, I'll examine some of the experimentation and future directions being explored as the Navy continues to serve in making and keeping the peace ^ Please drop me an email and let me know who else is doing what (or has done something) an ocean away. Tell me what other aspects of duty you 'd like to learn more about as USNA graduates continue to distinguish themselves around the globe.

Geo Capen @ aol.com.

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RHINE AND MOSEL RIVER CRUISE (August 9-19, 2001) Fiom Amsterdam to Strasbourg, travel aboard the newly renovated SwrrzERLAND n as you discover the beauty and histoiy of two of Europe's most beautiful rivers during a nine-day cruise. Historic cities, hillside vineyards and medieval castles, and a leisurely pace to explore tiiem. 11 days (From $2,935 includes air) (INTRAV)

(September 11-22, 2001) Journey through France's loveliest region, featuring three nights in Paris and an eight-day cruise along the Saone and Rhone rivers aboard M.S. CEZANNE. 12 days (From $3,895 includes air) (Gohagan & Co.) Host: Gerrie Farmer, Director of Financial Services, USNA Alumni Association AUTUMN IN BURGUNDY AND PROVENCE

(Kinsale) (September 16-24, 2001) An amazing week in one of our favorite countries. Learn about this historic area, with its role in Irish emigration, plus tour its wonderful gardens, castles and cottages. We also explore Cork and sit Blarney Castle and the famous Ring of Kerry. 9 days ($2,295 eludes air) (Alumni Holidays) Host: Dan Struble '83, Director Principal Gifts, USNA Foundation ALUMNI COLLEGE EM IRELAND

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fter reading the two fantastic ring stories in the September issue of Shipmate, I almost decided not to send mine in, but the completely happy outcome after nearly two years made me think it might be of interest and possibly of help to other ring losers.

On a very cool 12 November 1997, I returned home from a few errands and noticed that my ring was missing. Having worn gloves, which I took off at each stop, I was sure that the ring had come off with my left glove and was somewhere along the way. I retraced my steps, searching the ground and leaving my name and phone number at the places where I'd stopped. I then came home and called the local pawn shop and the police, who said they would routinely fax the description to all the pawn shops in the Washington, D.C, Metropolitan Area. I then placed ads in the Washington Post and three local newspapers.

After a week with no results, except a couple of false alarms, I thought someone might decide to melt down the ring rather than try to locate me to leam what the reward would be. I reran the ad in one of our local papers specifying a $100 reward. Another week passed.

My wife, Rosemary, checked our USAA homeowners policy for some other reason and ran across the fact that the policy would pay for lost or stolen jewelry. I called USAA and talked to Susan Blake, who seemed genuinely moved when I told her that I had lost the ring that Rosemary had slipped on my finger at the Ring Dance in 1946.

She didn't want to know about all my efforts to recover it but said that they'd send me a check for its replacement cost less the $250 deductible. I said I had checked with Herff Jones and found that a replacement for the ring I had paid $70.80 for in 1946 would now cost $1,240! After a rapid calculation she said she'd send me a check for $990, which she did in a very few days.

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It was good to get a ring back on that finger at last. It was beautiful. The engraving was legible and the ring sparkled. We even replicated the Seven Seas ceremony as best we could. Rosemary slipped the ring on my finger as she'd done 53 years earlier The only drawback was that the 2.5 above the Academy seal had now become 2.0 in keeping with the times.

On 1 October 1999,1 was pulling out some pachysandra that had crept over the brick floor in an enclosure where we keep our trash cans. Suddenly, in the mud and roots, I spotted a shiny object. Of course it was my ring, which must have slipped off two years earlier when I was dumping the trash. It was completely caked in mud, but otherwise none the worse for its experience. After rejoicing with Rosemary, I called our attorney friend, John, and said I had a moral dilemma, explaining the situation. He immediately said that I had no right to the replacement since I now had the original back. My alternatives were to return the $990 to USAA or, if they would accept it, the replacement ring. To my great relief Susan Blake said they would take the ring. She was overjoyed that I had found my ring.

About two weeks later, I was talking to John and he asked how the ring business had turned out. I told him that I only had to return the replacement so I was only out the $250 deductible. He said "Whoa!

You should get that back." I said it had never occurred to me that I would, but he patiently explained why I should. I called USAA and Susan said she didn't think so, but she'd let me talk to someone else, who put me on hold for a couple of minutes and came back to announce that I was absolutely right and they'd mail me a check for the $250.

A happy ending all around! -h

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All Hands iSABRD (& prizes!) he U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association announces the launch of the new iSABRD online service, which went live in mid-February 2001. The new iSABRD online service provides the ability for alumni actively employed in the civilian sector, or in civilian-to-civilian job transition, to update their SABRD/iSABRD profile and be included in the 2001 printed edition of SABRD; and for current Association members, to subscribe to the search feature of the iSABRD database.

SABRD and iSABRD are the "Yellow Pages" for alumni networking in the civilian sector, whether it is business-to-business, customerto-retailer, client-to-service provider, or jobseeker-to-employer To ensure you are listed in the 2001 edition of the SABRD (print version) and active in iSABRD, go to the Alumni Association Web site, www.usna.com. Register on the site using your Register number and PIN, found on yoiu- Shipmate above your name on the mailing label. Navigate to the iSABRD link and update your profile online.

Those listed in the 2000 edition of SABRD will find your iSABRD profile pre-populated with that data.

Prizes! Alumni in the civilian sector updating their profiles, or initially registering, will have their name entered in a drawing for several prizes. Three general prizes will be for working civilian service academy alumni of USNA, USMA, USAFA, USCGA, USMMAandRMC (Canada) who update or register their iSABRD profile online by the closing date listed on the iSABRD registration page. The three prizes are: Grand Prize: Nikon Coolpix 880 Digital Camera-3.34 megapixels, 8 MB memory, 2.5X zoom, 80 second movie—retail $750; 1st Prize: Palm IIIC Connected Organizer-Color display, 8 MB memory—retail $350; and 2nd Prize: Samsung DVD 5 disc changer-component video output, holds 5 DVDs or music CDs—^retail $250. Additionally, the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association will draw two names of USNA alumni who update or register on iSABRD during the give-

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away contest dates, and give away (1) one pair of 2001 Army-Navy football tickets, and (2) a Naval Academy Alumni Association Captain's Chair. See www.usna.com for complete details.

If you are in the civilian work force, the Alumni Association needs you to update or register on iSABRD. Be a member of the service academy civilian business community.

Naval Academy Rings and Miniatures ere you on the Ring and Crest Committee? Did you receive your ring or miniature in an unusual or unique way? Has your ring been lost and found?

Stories and reminiscences are being collected for a book chronicling the history of Naval Academy rings, and documenting the amazing lost and found "ring stories" throughout the years. Submissions will be considered for the upcoming book and publication in Shipmate.

Please contact Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury at 247 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402 or timothy.woodbury@usna.com.

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Get your Master's and Serve at U S N A The Naval Academy's Company Officers Master's Program o you long for duty at the Naval Academy? Is a master's degree in your career plan? If so, then read on, because there is an outstanding three-year opportunity at USNA that combines a one-year master's program followed by two years as a Naval Academy Company Officer The Naval Academy offers a master of science degree in leadership and human resource development. If you cire a warfare-qualified lieutenant or lieutenant commander with an outstanding record, you are eligible. The graduate-level program increases the level of education, training and professionalism of junior officers assigned as brigade company officers and leadership instructors at the Academy. Following successful completion of the master's program, graduates are then assigned a two-year follow-on torn- as a USNA Company Officer The result is an academic program that meets graduate school criteria and gives students the foundation they need to mold midshipmen.

The Naval Academy is the only Navy institution that offers such a program. Junior officers work on their degrees for one year beginning in June, and then assume their duties as company officers for the remaining two years of their Annapolis tour Company officers are responsible for the daily management, supervision and leadership of the midshipmen in their respective companies.

Those who graduate will receive a permanent 0038 sub-specialty code. For more information, contact CDR Ward Carroll at 410-2936544, or log onto the master's program Web site at prodevweb.prodev. usna.edu/masters/masters.htm.

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Ethics Lectures he third event in die Ethics Lecture Series, sponsored by the Center for the Study of Professional Military Etiiics, will be held at 7:30 p.m., on 26 March 2001 in the Naval Academy's historic Mahan Hall. The distinguished guest lecturer will be Michael Ignatieff of Harvard University, author most recently of Virtual War: Kosovo and Beyond. The public is invited.

The James Bond Stockdale Symposium on Etiiics and Leadership will be held at tiie Shiley Theater, University of San Diego, at 7:00 p.m., on 10 April 2001. Dr Albert C. Pierce will be die feamred speaker Dr Pierce, director of the Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics, U.S. Naval Academy, will be tiie featured speaker at the fourth annual James Bond Stockdale Symposuim on Ethics and Leadership. Dr Pierce will speak on "The Cost of Moral Leadership: The Ethics of Casualties."

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For further information, contact Dr Lawrence Hinman, director.

The Values Institute, University of San Diego, hinman@acusd.edu.

Men's Glee Club in California and Hawaii ark your calendars to catch some performances of the USNA Men's Glee Club in Southern California and Honolulu, HI, in March. Public performances and ticket information is listed below: Sat. 10 March: Disneyland and Disney's CaHfomia Adventure Park Sun. 11 March: Morning Worship Services (9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.). Crystal Cathedral (Garden Grove, CA) Sun. 11 March: La Mirada, CA (Orange County-LA area).

"Evening performance (8:00 p.m.). La Mirada Theater for the Performing Arts. Call for tickets: Ron Rowell (714-738-6820), Nancy Smith (714502-5896), Donna Rowell (714-779-5264) Mon. 12 March: *San Diego, CA. Evening performance (8:00 p.m.) at Copley Symphony Hall. Tickets available at Symphony Box Office (619- 235-0804) Sun. 18 March: Honolulu, HI. Morning Worship Service (10:30 a.m.) Kawaiahao Church, 957 Punchbowl Street Sun. 18 March: *Honolulu, HI. Evening Performance (7:00 p.m.).

Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St. This is a FREE performance! No tickets required. *For the evening performances in Orange County, San Diego and Honolulu, please be sure to join the Glee Club for an evening of wonderful music and great entertainment. Bring your friends and neighbors to experience one of the Naval Academy's true Centers of Excellence!

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Admiral Makes Master Chief etired Rear Admiral John Kirkpatrick '31 is made an Honorary U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer by Master Chief Melvin Girard, the Command Master Chief of Strategic Communications Wing One at Tinker Air Force Base, OK. The certificate, signed by the Master Chief Petty of the Navy, cited the admiral's distinguished service during World War II, steadfast support of the 1,200 sailors stationed at Tinker and his many civic contributions to Oklahoma City and the State of Oklahoma. Girard said Kirkpatrick's designation as a master chief makes him the most senior Navy enlisted man and Navy flag officer in Oklahoma.

"This brings back many fond memories of my shipmates and the places we visited. This is truly a high honor," said the 92-year-old sailor who was visibly touched by the rarely bestowed tribute.

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Naval Forces Under the Sea: Past, Present and Future 27-29 March 2001, Alumni Hall, USNA symposium, co-sponsored by the Office of Naval Research and the U.S. Naval Academy will be held in Annapolis, MD, during 27-29 March 2001 to address and highlight the U.S. Navy's significant developments in science and technology related to diving, special warfare and submarine rescue, and look at the Navy's plans for the future. A primary objective of this symposium, open to the general public, is to capture and preserve the historical base of knowledge in this discipline that in many cases resides only in the minds of the primary contributors in this area. The three-day symposium will address one of three primary topics each day in historical order of occurrence. The primary activity for each day will be a series of presentations and panel discussions on the topic of the day. Secondary activities will include live demonstrations, static displays, oral histories and group interviews. For further information about the symposium activities check out the Web site www.usna.edu/NAOE/symposium. -1-

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Ikavt) Zu Associate: RADM Herbert M. Bridge, USNR (Ret.), became the 63rd recipient of the prestigious Seattle-King County First Citizen Award for 2001. '54: CDR David R. Hinkle, USN (Ret.), retired as president of Sonalysts, Inc. at end of December 2000. '56: George T. Welsh recently retired as head football coach at University of Virginia. '64: Dr. Mario G. Gerliardt was named The Plain Dealer Boys Soccer Coach of the Year in Cuyahoga County. James A. Ounsworth was appointed as a member of the Emerald Venture Capital Investment Committee. '65: ADM J. Paul Reason, USN (Ret.), recentiy named to Amgen's board of directors. '66: R. Micliael Henzi joined Gerard Klauer Mattison & Company as senior vice president and research analyst. '67: CAPT Martin K. Collins, USN (Ret.), recentiy retired from successful service as director of Maritime Service for Port District of San Diego. Anthony J. Principi was nominated as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs by Presidentelect George W Bush in December 2000. '69: Lynn C. Orfgen named president and CEO of Crittenton Hospital in Rochester, MI. CAPT P. Henry Scherf Jr., USNR, named

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vice president of sales at Villa Montage Systems, Inc. Stephen W. Comisliey new owner of professional indoor lacrosse team in Washington, D.C, the Washington Power. CAPT Gerald T. Witowski, USNRR (Ret.), appointed as president. Aircraft Sensors Division of BFGoodrich Company '70: RADM Timothy W. La Fleur, USN, has been nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assigned as commander of Surface Forces in the Pacific. Kevin W. Sharer will assume chairmanship of the board at Amgen. William P, Barry was appointed by California Governor Davis as a judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. '71: Michael P. Morrell has been named president of Allegheny Energy's unregulated supply business, Allegheny Energy Supply Company, LLC. '74: Joseph E. Sweeney Jr. took controls of Lockheed Martin's X-35C carrier variant of the Joint strike Fighter on its first flight. '76: Gary J. Hessenauer named senior vice president of sales for Sempra Energy Solutions.

Thomas J. Panik is new marketing vice president for Home Diagnostics, Inc. '78: CAPT John B. Hollyer, USN, turned over command of the Naval Force Aircraft Test Squadron at Patuxent River Naval Air Station and has been assigned to the Air Antisubmarine Warfare, Assault and Special Mission Programs at Pax River. '79: CAPT Kevin P. Sinnett, USNR, had his basketball jersey retired at a ceremony in Alumni Hall in December 2000 at USNA. '81: CDR Eric H. Randall, USN, is the new executive officer at Naval Support Activity Mid-South, Millington, TN. CDR Brian G. Cheslack, USNR, recently joined Gunster Yoakley in Fort Lauderdale as an associate in the litiga-

tion department. Patrick M. McBride has been named vice president of Keystone Property Trust. CDR Steven R. Eastburg, USN, took command of the Naval Force Aircraft Test Squadron at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. '82: CDR Kenneth J. Harvey, USN, has assumed command of NICHOLSON. CDR Mark R. Hunter, USN, took command of VFA-82 in November 2000. Brent A. Hagenbuch named president and CEO of CompX International, Inc. Theodore H. Mortonson institutional sales director for Dain Rauscher Wessels, has been promoted to the firm's director of Equity Sales, Research and Trading. '83: CDR Paul D, Shankland, USN, is new XO of VT-9 at NAS Meridian and will be CO in 2001. '87: LCDR Jeffrey R. Lukish, MC, USNR, has been awarded the Eastern USA Regional Research Award by the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons for research titled, "The Use of Bioactive Skin Substitute in the Treatment of Pediatric Bums." '88: J. Scott Bensing has been chosen chief of staff

by Senator-elect John Ensign of Nevada.

Stephen C. Hassell has been appointed vice president and CIO at Newport News Shipbuilding. '01: MIDN 1/C Joshua D. Nassiri, USN, 27th Company, has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship. MIDN 1/C Timothy R. Strabbing, USN, 20th Company has been awarded a Marshall Scholarship. MIDN 1/C David J. Campbell, USN, 28th Company has been awarded a Pownall Scholarship to Cambridge University. MIDN 1/C Emily Ann Markel, USN, 20th Company and MIDN 1/C Luke A. Whittemore, USN, 19th Company, have been awarded FitzGerald Scholarships to Oxford University. J-

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The Catholic University of America's School of Engineering has the best, most convenient, graduate program in engineering management in the Washington, D. C. area.

In as little as five semesters (less than two years) of part-time evening study you can complete the program and earn your Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) degree with a concentration in engineering management.

The CUA Engineering Management Program also satisfies Acquisition Professional Community (APC) educational requirements and is eligible for fiinding under DAWIA. The following USNA alumni/aluiimae graduated from The Catholic University of America's Engineering Management Program in recent years: Samuel L. Davies Jr., '64, CUA '95 Walter M. Elliott, '67, CUA '98 John H. Almy II, '68, CUA '98 Arthur Lee Edwards, '68, CUA '93 Augusto J. Dionizio Jr., '69, CUA '93 James M. Brick, '71, CUA '98 John C. Brandes, '71, CUA '94 J. William Winney, '72 CUA '00 Raymond N. Fulton Jr., '73, CUA '95 Paul K. Landers, '73, CUA '97 John J. Higbee, '74, CUA '96 Miles B. Wachendorf, '74, CUA '96 Kevin D. Casey, '75, CUA '95 Robert M. Eichelberger, '75, CUA '97 David A. Gove, '75, CUA '96 William M. Hicks, '75, CUA '96 Michael R. Lilek, '75, CUA '97 Brian J. Wegner, '75, CUA '99 William S. Wolff, '75, CUA '97 John M. Crochet, '76, CUA '00 Frank M. Drennan, '76, CUA '99 Raymond P. Putt, '76, CUA '93

John M. Bird, '77, CUA '93 James D. Hartigan, '77, CUA '94 Bruce E. Smith, '77 CUA '00 Glenn L. Krumel II, '79, CUA '93 Michael D. Chapline, '80, CUA '96 Michael L. Seaward, '80 CUA '99 John Q. Dickmann, '81, CUA '93 William H. Hilarides, '81, CUA '97 Paul D. Ims Jr., '81, CUA '98 John P. Keenan, '81, CUA '96 Richard L. Perry, '81, CUA '96 Robert H. Perry, '81, CUA '96 David A. Portner, '81, CUA '94 David B. Rich, '81, CUA '94 Patrick C. Gill, '82, CUA '95 Russell T. Janicke, '82, CUA '99 Dietrich H. Kuhlmann, '83, CUA '96 James M. Kuzma, '83, CUA '00 Paul R. Mahosky, '83, CUA '94 Joseph E. Tofalo, '83, CUA '95 Robert W. Gariand, '84, CUA '95 John A. Stewart, '84 CUA '00

Gerard M. VandenBerg, '84, CUA '97 Michael G. Stepaniak, '85, CUA '98 Nicholas Connolly III, '86, CUA '93 James K. Di Campli, '86, CUA '92 Nancy Dykhoff Fechtig, '86, CUA '98 William R. Merz, '86, CUA '98 Ross C. Beaton, '87, CUA '99 David L. Bragg, '87, CUA '95 Todd W. Cramer, '87, CUA '94 Gregory E. Dawson, '87, CUA '00 Geoffrey G. deBeauclair, '87, CUA '99 Stephen M. Gillespie, '87, CUA '99 Kent R. Van Horn, '87, CUA ' 99 Michael J. Leidinger, '88, CUA '94* D. Sean Nolan, '89, CUA '00 Spencer J. Crispell, '90, CUA '99 Perry M. Pascual, '90, CUA '97 Michael O. Brunner, '91, CUA '98 Jason C. Davis, '91, CUA '97 Fiore L. Nardo II, '91, CUA '97 Rafael E. Bobenrieth, '92, CUA '98 David B. Glover, '93, CUA '98 * Current Instructor, Eng. Mgmt. Program

The following USNA alumni/alumnae are now enrolled in CUA's Engineering Management Program: George M. Koucheravy, '78 Tom C. Trudell, '78 Craig S. McDonald, '83

John E. Campbell, '95 Robert A. Wolf,'95

Robert V. Daniels, '96 Richard v. Guzman, '96

Isn't it time we welcomed you aboard? Now accepting applications for the 2001 summer session and fall 2001 semester. 2001 summer session begins May 14, 2001, and fall 2001 semester begins August 27, 2001.

For more information, contact: Sid Mohsberg, '67, Director, Engineering Management Program School of Engineering, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. 20064 Phone: 202-319-5191 Fax;. 202-319-4499 E-mail: mohsberg(gcua.edu Web: http://engineering.cua.edu/EngrMgmt/EngrMgmt.htm Shipmate, March 2001

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Navv Athletics Hudspeth Named Offensive Coordinator aval Academy head football coach Charlie Weatherbie has hired Mark Hudspeth as his offensive coordinator Hudspeth comes to Navy from Delta State, where he was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach the past two seasons. He helped lead the Statesmen to the Division II National Championship this past fall.

"We are very excited to have Mark join our staff," said Weatherbie.

He is a great fit for us with his vast option experience as a player and coach. He has been successful everywhere he has been and I expect he will come in and install an offense that will be not only exciting to watch, but successful as well."

Hudspeth's flexbone offense set six NCAA Division II records, 12 Gulf South records and 21 Delta State records in 2000. In the Division II National Championship game, the Statesmen ran up 646 yards total offense in its 63-34 victory over Bloomsburg.

Four members of Delta State's offense were named First-Team All-Gulf South, including quarterback Josh Bright, who was named the Gulf South Conference MVP. "I am excited about the opportunity to come to an institution like the Naval Academy," said Hudspeth. "It is a great academic institution with a lot of football history. We will run an offense that is similar to what Georgia Southern runs, except we will utilize more four and five wide receiver sets.

We are going to open the offense up. We will be option oriented, but a lot more diverse and a lot more open than what Navy has been in the past."

The 32-year-old Hudspeth received his bachelor of science degree in health and physical education from Delta State in 1992 and his master of science degree from Central Arkansas in 1993 in secondary administration.

He is married to the former Amy Carroll and they have two children, Gunner (4) and Carlie (1).

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Patriot League Academic Honor Roll ifteen Naval Academy student-athletes have been named to the 2000 Fall Academic Honor Roll. To be eligible, a student-athlete must earn a 3.20 grade point average during the fall semester and be awarded a varsity letter in one of the Patriot League sponsored championship sports during the fall season (men's and women's soccer and volleyball are the three Patriot League sports Navy participates in).

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Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball Soccer Soccer Soccer Volleyball Volleyball Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer

3.38 Ocean Eng. Aerospace Eng. 3.39 3.59 Ocean Eng 3.52 Ocean Eng. Oceanography 3.40 Mathematics 3.20 3.37 General Eng. Aerospace Eng. 3.43 Political Science 3.62 3.63 Plebe Year 3.41 Mathematics Mechanical Eng .3.60 Systems Eng. 3.30 3.31 Plebe Year Ocean Eng. 3.43

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Rick Lantz Named Defensive Coordinator aval Academy head football coach Chariie Weatherbie has hired Rick Lantz, who has been a defensive coordinator the past 15 years at Louisville and Virginia, to be his defensive coordinator Lantz comes to Navy from Virginia, where he had been the defensive coordinator for Naval Academy graduate George Welsh for the past ten seasons. "We are very excited to have Rick join our staff," said Weatherbie. "He has outstanding experience coaching at several major colleges and has been successful everywhere he has been. He has Academy experience, having coached here in the 1970s under Rick Forzano and George Welsh, so he knows what it takes to win at a Service Academy. I feel like he is going to bring the experience and schemes we need to be successful."

"Obviously the Naval Academy has been very important in my background and growth as a coach," said Lantz. "My family and I have always had strong feelings for the Naval Academy and we are excited to have the opportunity to come back there and work with the type of young men I had the opportunity to work with 25 years ago."

At Virginia, Lantz oversaw the Cavaliers' change from a 5-2 defensive alignment to a more aggressive 4-3 scheme and since the change, Virginia has consistently boasted one of the best defenses in the Atlantic Coast Conference and the nation.

Virginia led the ACC in scoring defense and in passing efficiency defense in 1991.

Lantz also coached the linebackers at Virginia for seven seasons and helped develop some of the greatest linebackers in school history, including current NFL standouts James Farrior and Jamie Sharper Lantz has a total of 35 years of experience as a collegiate football coach, including six years at the Naval Academy, and was an assistant coach with the New England Patriots of the National Football League in 1981. Before joining the Louisville football coaching staff in 1986, he served as defensive line coach for two seasons at Notre Dame and as defensive coordinator for two seasons at Georgia Tech.

His other assistant coaching stops include Miami of Florida (197780), the Naval Academy (1971-76), Buffalo (1968-70) and Boston University (1965-67). While at Navy, Lantz was a defensive assistant for Rick Forzano (1971-72) and George Welsh (1973-76). Lantz also served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps and was the head football coach at Bridgton Academy in Bridgton, ME, in 1964.

Lantz is a native of New Britain, CT, and a 1964 graduate of Central Connecticut State. He was inducted into Central Connecticut State's Athletic Hall of Fame in May of 1999 and into the New Britain, CT, Sports Hall of Fame in March of 1997. He is a lifetime member of the American Football Coaches Association.

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Mids Dominate Army 95-89 hris Williams scored 19 points to lead Navy over Army, 95-89, in January.

With the game tied at 77-77, Williams converted a three-point play and Reggie Skipworth scored to give Navy (11-7) an 82-77 lead. A five-point Navy surge, with three points from Barker and one each from Williams and Jehiel Lewis, increased Navy's lead to seven at 91-84 with 39 seconds left.

Chris Spatola scored a career-high 29 points for Army (5-12).

Williams led Navy with 19 points. Jason Jeanpierre and Jehiel Lewis chipped in with 14 each while Francis Ebong contributed 10.

For Army, Charles Woodruff scored 14 points, while Jont Harrell and J.R Spatola added 11.

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avy dominated the final eight minutes of play on its way to a 72-61 victory over Army, Wednesday night at Christi Arena in West Point, NY. Army shot 50% from the field and forced 17 Navy turnovers in building a ten-point first-half advantage over the Mids, but a Courtney Davidson (4/C, New Oxford, PA) three-point field goal with sevenseconds remaining in the half closed the gap to 30-26 at intermission and gave the Mids some life at halftime.

Navy was able to close to within two points several times in the second half, but Army responded by taking a 50-41 lead with 7:56 remaining in the game. With a pair of free throws from both Maile Shimoda (4/C, Orange, CA) and Kate Maslowski (4/C, Hopkins, MN), as well as a pair of three-pointers from Davidson, Navy scored eightstraight points and trailed by just one point, 50-49, then tied the game at 51-51 on a layup from Ardienne Roseti (4/C, Williamsville, NY).

A little over two minutes later, Davidson's third three-pointer in a span of four minutes knotted the game at 56-56, then the Mids took their first lead since 10-8 when a basket by Roseti made the score 5856 at the 3:16 mark. Roseti scored the next five Navy points on a pair of baskets and a free throw to give Navy a 63-57 advantage with 2:24 to play. Navy would make seven free throws in the final two minutes to seal their seventh-straight victory over Army in West Point.

Navy outscored Army over the final 7:36 of the game, 31-11. Freshman scored the final 34 points for Navy, with Davidson and Roseti each accounting for a dozen of those points. Davidson, the leading scorer in the Patriot League, finished the game with 21 points and tied the Army-Navy record for most three-point field goals in a game with four Roseti scored a career-high 20 points and added 13 rebounds for her fifth double-double of the season.

The Mids shot 56.5% from the field in the second half and committed only four turnovers after intermission. Navy's defense allowed the Black Knights to score only four field goals in the final eight minutes of play and shoot just 37.9% from the floor in the second half.

The Mids also outrebounded the Black Knights, 35-31.

"There were not going to be any surprises in this game by either team," said Navy head coach Joe Sanchez. "We knew what they were going to do, and they knew what we were going to do. It came down to defense and we were able to force them into some turnovers and get some important stops down the stretch. Also, we turned up our offense a littie bit after halftime, becoming much more aggressive with taking the ball to the basket and taking smart, open shots."

Army-Navy Update Updated January 25 2000-2001 Record Against Army: 10-4 (.714) 2000-2001 N-Star Record Against Army: 8-2 (.800) Last Four Years Against Army: 83-24-1 (.773) Last Four Years N-Star Record Against Army: 58-17-1 (.769) 2000-2001 N-Star Victories Over Army: Football, Golf, Women's Volleyball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Men's Swimming, and Women's Swimming

2000-2001 Results Golf: Won 7-4 (Won N-Star) Sprint Football: Lost 21-7 (Non Star Game), Lost 34-27 (Lost N-Star) Women's Volleyball: Won 3-2 (Won N-Star), Lost 3-0 Men's Soccer: Lost 2-0 (Lost N-Star) Men's Cross Country: Won 23-36 (Won N-Star) Women's Cross Country: Won 20-41 (Won N-Star) Women's Soccer: Won 2-0 (Won N-Star) Women's Swimming: Won 151-149 (Won N-Star) Men's Swimming: Won 130-113 (Won N-Star) Football: Won 30-28 (Won N-Star) Women's Basketball: Won 72-61 Men's Basketball: Won 95-89

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By Sidney F. Davis 191 Via Perignon, Naples, FL 34119; 941-352-4626 ISBN 1-58500-909-1 The International Online Library http://www. 1 stbooks.com It's 1940—London is being blitzed— Lisbon is the center of intrigue—and a Pan American clipper pilot is murdered in Lisbon. The hero, another Pan Am pilot and naval aviator, is enrolled by Franklin Roosevelt to fly to Lisbon and London with special passengers to influence Churchill and deGaulle.

With all the aura of wartime Washington, D.C, Lisbon and London are blended in a compelling tale of murder, mystery and international intrigue. Sprinkle in some raging hormones and it makes a spicy story. Lisbon has always had a special mystique for this reviewer, from boyhood storybook days to the first visit on midshipman cruise and more contemporary visits by air and cruise ship. A skillful blending of characters in a special historic setting should attract readers of all ages and backgrounds.

Reviewed by CAPT Warren P. Vosseler '49, a career naval aviator Captain Vosseler lives in Annapolis.

The author of Murder in Lisbon, Sidney Davis, is a graduate of USNA Class of'56. A

Reading the Back of the Book read tiie "From the Editor" note in tiie January-February issue of Shipmate. I must confess that I, too, go to tiie back of the book first to see how classmates and near classmates are doing.

This is due to tiie fact, as noted, tiiat the front of tiie book has had nothing of interest.

Mostiy, it consists of (1) USNA Executive Department blah-blahblah, (2) USNA AA CEO blah-blah-blah, (3) old sea stories (mostiy badly written), and (4) a potpourri of USNA news (mostly athletics).

I also receive the alumni magazines from Harvard (before I entered USNA) and MIT (while still a naval officer). These publications are absolutely fascinating in the front. They deal with current progress and future expectations, and publish articles by or for leading authorities in many fields. They really challenge publications such as Scientific American, Discovery, etc.

While I understand there are many restrictions, including budget, that limit the possibilities of Shipmate with respect to other alumni publications, there is a great opportunity for dissemination of ideas concerning national defense, the Navy's future role in it, and geo-military and political matters in general. As a specific example, how about the recent book of Admiral Bill Owens, Lifting the Fog ofWarl I am not trying to hassle you. Maybe your contract prohibits a major policy change. But, believe me, until something changes, most win read Shipmate back to front, maybe only back to Class News.

R.A. Hawkins '44

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Reading the Front,Too thoroughly enjoyed and was fascinated by the "From the Editor" column in the January-February 2001 Shipmate. Further, I would like to use that as a segue to say that I think that the improvements that have made in Shipmate are superb and that Shipmate is genuinely outstanding—indeed, unequivocally world class. I eagerly absorb every edition from cover to cover.

Kudos to the Shipmate staff.

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B O A R D O F VISITORS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; continued from page 7 resources to upgrade and sustain a greatly improved learning environment in all the Academy's laboratories and classrooms. A program of Teaching Fellows has been established to encourage senior Academy faculty members to share the latest pedagogical practices with their less experienced colleagues.

Permanent Military Professors. The Board is pleased to report further developments in the Academy-designed program to bring senior sea-experienced officers with doctorates to serve as members of the Naval Academy faculty until statutory retirement. Six of these high quality officers with Ph.D.s are serving currently on the Naval Academy faculty, ten are in graduate programs to obtain their doctorates, and seven will begin Ph.D. programs in 2001. The Academy will select up to seven additional officers next year.

Academic Facilities Renovation. The Naval Academy is to be commended on its vision for the renovation of all academic facilities to include laboratories, classrooms, and faculty offices. The recently completed Sampson and Mahan Halls incorporate the latest technology available to enhance and support quality learning. The present renovation of Maury Hall will further the enhancement of the teaching and learning facilities. Through this program each of the academic buildings will ultimately have the most modem facilities to support midshipmen and the faculty. The Board fully supports this vital initiative of modernizing all academic facilities and emphasizes that this program must continue with uninterrupted support for the enhancement of the educational process supporting the officer structure of the Navy and Marine Corps.

Accreditation Results. The Board has expressed its admiration of the Naval Academy's thorough preparation and exemplary performance in achieving full reaccreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). This in-depth review of all aspects of the six engineering academic majors by this national review organization resulted in complete approval with no deficiencies noted.

This reaccreditation of the six engineering majors is for a six year period, the maximum allowed by the ABET standards.

Civilian Faculty Compensation Study. The Board applauds the Academy's aggressive efforts to recruit and retain the highest quality civilian faculty. The Board acknowledges the increasingly competitive market for new faculty and notes with concern the apparent deterioration of faculty salaries at public universities - the cohort that has served as the Academy's benchmark for setting Academy civilian faculty salaries for nearly fifteen years. The Board looks forward to reviewing the Academy's civilian faculty compensation study, another initiative defined within the USNA Strategic Plan, and urges prompt corrective action if the study demonstrates that the Academy's compensation package is losing ground relative to other top American universities.

Core Program Modernization. Responding to formalized feedback received from the Fleet and the Fleet Marine Force, those who employ the Naval Academy's graduates, the Academy's leadership has taken significant and broad-based action to enhance the required core curriculum content on computers, communications networks, and related information technology. A new core course sequence is being prototyped with selected midshipmen this academic year and will be offered experimentally again next year to larger numbers of midshipmen. Full implementation is planned when the current plebes are in their third year at USNA. In parallel with this action, average class sizes have been reduced in the first-year core courses in English literature in order to provide increased emphasis on strengthening the incoming students' writing skills. This action in English has been

coordinated with increased emphasis on written communication in the required first-year government course, the two core second-year history courses, and in the fourth-year capstone course experience.

Admissions The Board continues to recognize the importance of admissions excellence at the Academy. The Naval Academy's Strategic Plan identified admissions excellence as one of its five institutional focus areas. In recent years, the Nation's service academies have encountered a significant lack of national awareness of the extraordinary opportunities available at these premier institutions. The reasons are manifold: the end of the cold war; a strong economy; plentiful opportunities for educational tuition assistance; and fewer families with recent military backgrounds. Further, it has become increasingly evident that competition among our Nation's finest colleges and universities for the best candidates is sharply increasing. The admissions challenge only bolsters enthusiasm for swift progress of the Strategic Plan which, in part, will transform the Naval Academy admissions process and recruiting.

Admissions Policy. Admissions policy at the Naval Academy is grounded in the assessment of the "whole person." The Naval Academy seeks highly motivated, well-rounded applicants who excel not only academically, but also in athletics, leadership, and community service. Good candidates are those who have a strong will to achieve, desire a real personal challenge, and want to serve their country as leaders in the Navy or Marine Corps. Every candidate who matriculates to the Naval Academy was found qualified by the Naval Academy Admissions Board through a whole person assessment, and every candidate receiving an appointment is fully expected to graduate and receive a commission in the Navy or Marine Corps. The Admissions Board determines who they believe will take fullest advantage of the exceptional opportunities offered at the Naval Academy, contribute the most to the educational process of the institution, and be most successful in using what they have learned and experienced for the benefit of the Naval Service and the larger society.

Diversity. The Naval Academy is a national institution that is reflective of the Nation it serves and the Naval Service of which it is a part.

The laws, as they relate to the Congressional nomination process, ensure that the Nation is geographically represented at the Naval Academy. The Academy also embraces the ethnic diversity of American society as well as of the Navy and Marine Corps; however, the Naval Academy does not set quotas or targets for any segment of society based on gender or ethnicity. Many of the Navy's and Marine Corps' enlisted forces are minorities. These young Sailors and Marines want and deserve good minority officer role models, and a diverse Brigade of Midshipmen will help achieve a more diverse officer corps. Not surprisingly, attaining tiie extent of diversity to which tiie Naval Academy and the Naval Services aspire has been a very significant challenge. Most top-flight colleges and universities across the country seek to increase the diversity of their student populations providing today's minority candidates witii a vast array of options.

Cla.^s of 2004. After a somewhat slower than expected start early in the admissions cycle, the Academy's Class of 2004 (current plebes) application rate slightly exceeded last year's numbers and surpassed the five-year average. Now on board, this class is very comparable to the previous class' high quality witii combined SAT scores averaging 1305 (up four points from last year), and over seventy percent of the candidates matriculating from the top twenty percent of their high school classes. The Class of 2004 also benefited from increased re-

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cruiting from among the enlisted ranks of the Navy and Marine Corps, with a thirty percent increase in Sailors and Marines. Industry-wide metrics suggest that the Naval Academy continues to rank among the best and most selective colleges and universities in the Nation. Fiu:ther, each of the recent classes has set new and higher performance records in many facets of the program including physical readiness, low attrition, and academic course validation.

Class of 2005. Preliminary data suggests that the Academy will have another strong candidate cycle for the Class of 2005. The application rate has increased noticeably and the prospects for a more diverse class are encouraging. This year's candidate cycle is still in a relatively early stage and much remains to be accomplished. Still, the Naval Academy is confident that it will continue to meet the admissions challenges presented and it looks to the future with confidence.

Character Development The Board continues to be pleased that the first priority of the Naval Academy remains that of providing the Naval Service with leaders of character The Academy's systematic approach to this development begins in a midshipman's first summer and continues throughout his four-year tenure. Character Development programs put in place six years ago are continually reviewed for content and, more importantly, effectiveness in educating our future Naval and Marine Corps officers. Each of the programs received high marks for effectiveness and content from a recent Task Force commissioned by the Superintendent and headed by Rear Admiral Ann Rondeau (assigned to the Pacific Fleet), who spent nearly three months at the Academy reviewing its culture and Character Development programs.

Seminars. Character Development Seminars (CDS) for the two upper classes focus on the improvement of the midshipmen's moral reasoning skills by providing them the opportunity to deal with ethical dilemmas in the context of practical naval leadership. Honor training, human relations training and general military training are being conducted predominantly in the first two years of the midshipmen's time at the Academy under the title. Midshipmen Development Seminars (MDS). During this training, the newest midshipmen are encouraged to develop a strong baseline understanding of honor and human relations standards. Both of these non-academic programs are linked to provide an effective complement to classroom teachings on leadership and ethics.

As in previous years, the Peer Training and Mentoring program in human relations continues to be a genuine resource for midshipmen.

Weekly feedback reports from the mentors have begun reporting the civility climate, following the lead of the Superintendent who is stressing civility, dignity and respect within the Brigade. These feedback reports not only identify potential issues requiring attention, but also provide insight into the Brigade's assessment of the human relations climate in Bancroft Hall, the midshipmen's dormitory. These feedback reports are routinely provided to those officers most responsible for maintaining a positive working environment with Bancroft Hall.

Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics The Board remains fully supportive of the Academy's Ethics Center Since its establishment in February 1998, the mission of the Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics at the Naval Academy has been to "enhance and promote the ethical development of current and future military leaders through education, research, and reflec-

tion." To accomplish that mission, the Center has identified three major program goals: (1) Enrich the intellectual life of the Naval Academy in the field of ethics (2) Enhance the teaching of ethics throughout the military education and training systems (3) Conduct executive and other outreach programs in ethics Having completed its first full year, the Center has a menu of wellestablished programs tied to its first goal, that is, to serve midshipmen, faculty, and staff of the Naval Academy. One of the key programs is a competition and prize for the outstanding essay written each semester in NE203, the core ethics course for third class midshipmen. Another is an ethics lecture series, which was inaugurated

by Senator Bob Kerrey of Nebraska in April, followed by "An Evening in Honor of Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale" in November 1999.

This year's lecture will be delivered by Michael Ignatieff in March 2001. The Center continues to organize a popular series of facultystaff ethics roundtables, usually three or four each semester It also has sponsored several Naval Academy faculty members on research and publication projects. Center staff members edit an annual revision of Ethics for the Junior Officer, a book of ethics case studies presented to each member of the graduating class by the Class of 1964. The second Annual Ethics Conference was held in June 2000 June on the theme, "The Ethics of Casualties." Plans are well underway for the 2001 conference, to be co-sponsored with the Academy's History Department, on military professionalism and the military ethosâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;past, present, and future.

Over the past year, the Center has developed a set of programs in pursuit of its second goal of outreach throughout the military. The first of these is its case study program. The Center has commissioned several case studies on ethical challenges facing military officers; these are now being used at the Naval Academy and elsewhere. Work is already underway to commission several new case studies during the current academic year. The second program is faculty/instructor development workshops on teaching ethics. The Center has conducted such workshops for Naval Academy faculty, for NROTC Commanding Officers and Executive Officers, for representatives of various schoolhouses of the Chief of Naval Education and Training (CNET), for instructors at the Navy's Command Leadership Course and at the Navy's Chaplains School, for the faculty of the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and in June 2000, a week-long seminar for twenty-five faculty from service academies, war colleges, and civilian colleges and universities. Plans are underway to co-sponsor (with the Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs) an international faculty development seminar in Europe during the summer of 2001.

The third program related to this second goal is now underway and off to a successful startâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a Resident Fellows Program in Professional Ethics, with two civilian academics, a Navy commander, and a Marine lieutenant colonel. This program aims to prepare its "graduates" to design and conduct courses and programs in professional ethics when they return to their home institutions and services. The Ethics Center intends to expand this program gradually over the next several years.

As for the third goal of executive and other outreach programs, the Center is continuing to conduct seminars in ethics for senior defense officials as part of the Defense Leadership and Management Program (DLAMP), as well as the seminars in ethics and intelligence for senior intelligence community executives.

Overall, the Center is ahead of the planned course. The Director is now working closely with the Superintendent and the Naval Academy Foundation to solidify its funding base of appropriated and gift funds. continued on page 48

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Information Technology The Board recognizes the strategic importance of Information Technology (IT) to the mission of the Naval Academy. A mature net-centric environment continuously supports a variety of modern, high performance, advanced computer systems adding rigor to a forward looking academic and research program. Cornerstones of standardization, centralized planning, configuration control, and distributed computing support the Academy's principal IT goal, to develop a completely knowledge-engineered enterprise computing environment.

The Naval Academy is wired for maximum performance and efficiency, offering high-speed access, flexibility, and scalability on demand. The network is designed for the future, capable of supporting institutional modernization, expansion into existing facilities, and integration of the latest academic, research and administrative technologies. Optimal configuration minimizes the cost of operations, ease of use, and reliability. A robust and modem cabling core offers the dimension and bandwidth to support every mission requirement. This network makes virtual computing a reality at the Naval Academy.

While the Board recognizes the Naval Academy's efforts to work with the Department of the Navy in addressing an emerging Navy/ Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) initiative, it also recognizes significant and incompatible differences in both programs. NMCI, by design, eliminates information technology innovation, experimentation, and research at the individual command level while academic programs require innovation, experimentation, and research as a requirement for accreditation. As stated in our previous letter, we continue to strongly recommend limiting the Naval Academy's participation to the number of required seats to support professional development training.

Comprehensive Campaign The Board of Visitors is fully supportive of the need for private funding to support the Academy's strategic and tactical goals, and confident in the mechanism that the Superintendent has employed to meet those goals.

In January 2000, all of the Academy's private fund-raising entities were consolidated under one organization as The United States Naval Academy Foundation. Through the Foundation, the Naval Academy has embarked on a private fundraising campaign to implement key Strategic Plan initiatives. They are currentiy in the quiet phase of a $150 - $175 million campaign and the Naval Academy Foundation thus far has raised $43.1 million.

Valuable Campaign momentum is illustrated by the fact that $22.6 million has been raised year-to-date in 2000 compared with $18.5 million in all of 1999. The Superintendent expects to publicly announce a Campaign Kickoff in late spring 2001.

A successful campaign will do more than raise money to accomplish the goals the Naval Academy outiines in its Strategic Plan. This campaign will heighten awareness of the Naval Academy and of the terrific opportunities offered at Annapolis. The campaign will harness the energy and abilities of committed alumni, parents, and friends in guaranteeing the Naval Academy's continuing role as a unique national resource.

buildings, other support facilities, and infrastructure. The current maintenance and repair backlog of $347 million has been well documented, and it represents almost 12% of the Academy's $2.9 billion plant value. This has resulted in a Facility Condition Index (FCI) that is cleariy within the "poor" range (i.e. more than 10%) as measured by the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). The Report of the Special Committee to the Board of Visitors of June 1997 highlighted this problem and stated that "every effort should be made to reduce the deferred maintenance backlog and keep up an acceptable level of maintenance and repair of the physical plant..." The Board fully supports the Superintendent's cooperative efforts with the Department of the Navy to provide adequate funding to recapitalize the Naval Academy's equipment and facilities. Additionally, as renovation of these facilities is completed, present funding levels must continue in order to properly maintain them.

Bancroft Hall Renovation. The ten-year Bancroft Hall renovation project is extremely critical and important to mission accomplishment. The sixth of eight wings was completed this past summer, and work on the next wing has already begun. Bancroft Hall is one of the largest single dormitories in the world, and it provides housing and all of the necessary support facilities for the 4,000-member Brigade. The last renovation of this complex was completed more than thirty years ago. Prior to beginning this renovation, the stmcture and its components had reached or exceeded their useful lives and were in a state of progressive failure. This project, funded annually with operation and maintenance funds, requires continued support to ensure completion.

Academic Buildings. The Academy's academic facilities repair program began last year and continues this year As mentioned in the past by this Board, the Navy, and accreditation reviews, the academic buildings are in desperate need of repair to stop further failures in systems and structures which are accelerating as a result of age-related factors. Some of these academic buildings date back to the turn of the century, and many have never undergone a major renovation. Curriculum development has been limited by outdated facilities no longer capable of supporting the tremendous growth in classroom and laboratory technology that has occurred over the past twenty to thirty years. The academic core curriculum and academic majors program at the Naval Academy are very dependent on these facilities and infrastructure. Two-thirds of the academic majors are highly technical in orientation, requiring modem classrooms and laboratories for continued accreditation. The Academy's academic facilities repair plan is very comprehensive and well thought out. In June 1999, the renovation for Sampson Hall and Mahan Hall began. This work was completed in the summer of 2000, at which time these buildings were returned to service and similar work began in Maury Hall. The Board fully supports this important initiative as a continuing operation and maintenance program funded annually through 2011.

Investment Equipment. Last year, the Board expressed concern about the Academy's Command, Seamanship, and Navigation Training Squadron (CSNTS) Program. There is a need to replace the aging and worn out N44-sail training vessels (44-foot fiberglass sloops) that constitute the heart of CSNTS. These boats were designed and built for very heavy use (ten to fifteen times normal usage) with the capability of carrying a crew of ten midshipmen safely across the Atiantic. It is one of the most successful professional development The Board has continued to closely monitor the state of the Academy's programs here at the Academy. It attracts students to the Academy; and while they are here as midshipmen, it provides them with the facilities, equipment, and fiscal affairs as required by Title X. Facilities. The Board continues to view with great concern the overall desire to go to sea and then later remain in the Navy as line officers. condition of the Academy's physical plant. Numerous independent In this program, the midshipmen learn seamanship and navigation reports, reviews, and visits by outside groups and agencies continue while developing a love and deep-seated respect for the sea, first as to confirm the deterioration that exists in the Academy's academic crewmembers, and then later as midshipmen-in-charge when they

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experience their first taste of command at sea. It is one reason for the Academy's excellent track record in retaining officers for a full career, resulting in lower life cycle costs (spread over a career of twenty years) compared to otiier commissioning sources (NROTC and OCS).

The sail training vessels are beginning to experience costly age related maintenance repairs, and structural failures. The academy should commence fiscal planning to replace the existing fleet with twentyfotu: new vessels beginning in 2002. Modernizing tiie N44 fleet addresses safety at sea concerns and maximizes future seamanship and navigation training.

The Superintendent, working closely with die Chief of Naval Operations in developing the Navy's recent POM-02 program, was successful in getting funds programmed over die three years FY02 dirough FY04 to replace these critical sail training craft. The Board fully endorses this planned funding and the need to replace these training vessels.

Military Construction. The Board is concemed about the condition and adequacy of athletic facilities to support the Academy's Physical Mission Requirements. There is an existing deficit of 280,000 square feet of indoor athletic space to meet basic physical training, varsity, club and intramural athletic requirements. This shortfall cannot be resolved without construction of new facilities through Military Construction (MILCON). At risk are elimination of some physical training or athletic programs, continued issues of gender equity and continued Life Safety Code violations. The Superintendent, working closely with the Chief of Naval Operations in the Navy's emerging PR-2003 program review, intends to request programming of a new MILCON Project P-334, The Field House at Turner Field. This project, which is the first major step in reducing the space deficit, will provide 120,000 square feet of critically needed space, and provide adequate facilities for both men's and women's athletic facilities at the Academy for the first time since women joined the Brigade of Midshipmen in 1976. Beyond the additional space itself, this project is critical to correcting existing Life Safety Code violations in other facilities as well as permitting effective and efficient use of existing space. This project will also provide essential swing space to permit needed repairs to other existing athletic facilities without significant impact on the Physical Mission Requirements. The Board fully endorses and encourages the expedited programming of MILCON Project P-334.

Fiscal. The Board considers stable and adequate funding to be a critical and essential element that must be supported as the Academy moves forward to renovate and update its aging facilities.

Stabilized Budget. Thanks to the full support of the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations, the Naval Academy is now in its seventh year with a stabilized budget. The success of this initiative continues to be outstanding. This financial stability has resulted in greater efficiency, more flexibility, and improved fiscal planning.

In addition, it has imposed added fiscal management responsibilities that require living within a budget ceiting despite many requirements that often emerge after the budget is set. The Naval Academy has done extremely well in meeting these added demands and living within its fiscal constraints.

Required Funding. The Superintendent, working closely with the Chief of Naval Operations in developing the Navy's recent POM-02 program, was successful in getting funds programmed through FY-2007 to support replacing some of the worn out and outdated equipment in the Academy's laboratories and classrooms, as well as funds to ensure the Academy maintains the current ratio of faculty to midshipmen in the classroom, and restores this critical ratio at the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, Rhode Island. The Board fully endorses these important initiatives. ^L

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The Class had an unusually large number of casualties during the Christmas season.

Bill Lowery was stricken on 24 December with a brain aneurysm. He died on 31 December. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen.

S u r v i v i n g are his sons, L e e S. L o w e r y , William W. Lowery Jr., and Fred J. Lowery of San Francisco; daughter Helen L. Snickles of Chandler, A Z ; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Ranch House Restaurant in Mesa, AZ, on 13 January.

Giff Scull died from pneumonia at the Princeton (NJ) Hospital on 31 December. He had been living at Meadows Lake, NJ, up to the time of his death. His wife, Kathleen, predeceased him. They had no children, but he is survived by a nephew, Sydney Souter, and n i e c e s , D e n n y S o u t e r and T a m z i n McMinn. Memorial services are planned at the Naval Academy in March.

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We received information from neighbor Evelyn Coates that Patti Trower, B o b Trower's widow, died on 3 January. She had one daughter, Patti Ann Mathony, and three grandchildren. There will be no services but she is to be buried at Fort Rosecrans next to Bob. H e l e n P i e c z e n t k o w s k i , w i d o w of P i e Pieczentkowski, died in late October. In accordance with her wishes her ashes were scattered at sea in the exact location where Pie's were scattered several years ago. She is survived by her sons Peter A. Pieczentkowski and Marshall A. Pieczentkowski.

Our sincere sympathy and condolences go to the families mentioned above.

On a different subject, it is of note that the Class of '30 has one of the highest percentages of Life Memberships listed in Shipmate.

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(From an article in the lune Naval History, titled "Guerrilla Mission Under the Sea.") Back in 1943 Harry Hull made an interesting patrol on THRESHER. His admiral in Perth told him to take five Filipino army men to the Philippines; they were to contact various army groups and report back to President Quezon. Also, Harry was to lay a minefield, so he only had 16 torpedoes (the after room was full of mines).

Harry took his sub through Lombok Straight past Bali and then they spotted a convoyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;two tankers, a merchant ship and a destroyer Making an "end run," THRESHER speeded up so as to get the convoy in range. But the convoy zigged and the destroyer ended up 1,000 yards dead ahead. They fired two torpedoes and both exploded. Harry said that it was dark and he had to use his radar to find the rest of the convoy. They found them and fired a good spread. Soon they could see two great fires up ahead. To give the crew the thrill of accomplishment, Harry had them come topside to see what they had done.

Harry decided to abort the mine-laying mission due to the bad location, near shore and in shallow water After all, his primary mission was to safely land Dr Cruz, the leader and the other four men.

Later they approached the island of Negros, arriving in the area well before dawn. Submerged, they headed in to case the cove. They found deep water and came in to a mile from shore. Harry saw several small boats, which indicated that people on the beach must have made preparations so they headed out a few miles to wait until dusk.

At noon a Japanese destroyer appeared and lay between THRESHER and the cove. Harry only had one torpedo left and wanted to do nothing to alert the Japanese. Later on, the destroyer moved out and, as dusk approached, Harry moved in. The ship surfaced and then backed in to be fairly close to the shore. The canoes came out to meet them.

When the first canoe came alongside, the guerrilla leader a Major Jesus ViUamor, climbed aboard.

He was the first Philippine Ace. He assured Harry that they were prepared so they began the job of unloading. The ships's crew liked their five passengers; the cook and the commissary officer talked to Harry and got permission to give them 20 tons of supplies (ten tons was the plan). After a happy goodbye, Harry headed the sub out to the deep sea.

After Harry was well out to sea, Perth sent him a message: "Don't do it It's a trap!" Harry got a real kick out of his reply: "Mission Accomplished!"

Modem Mids must be more seaman-like than we were 70 years ago. The Trident last November carried an article about the color competition between the Companies. Included was a picture of a Third Classman "throwing a shot-line from one Yard patrol craft to another during summer Cmise. Practicing ship handling techniques prepares Mids for the Yard Patrol Color Company Competition which took place during October" The article goes on: "First, they competed in ship handling and team navigation against the other companies in their battalion. Then the Brigade semifinals pared the field to the two best companies."

The 24th Company won with a near perfect score of 97%.

Should you want a ride, call 410-293-6579 and arrange one at 4 p.m. on Thursday. It retums to Robert Crown Sailing Center for reception at 5:30 p.m.

Corky Ward Thirty-two years ago, ADM Corky Ward was the new headmaster of Severn School. He said, "Severn School is unquestionably one of the finest schools of its kind." This will sound good to some of you who went there. His wife, Winona, was very pleased with Corky's new assignment.

The article in The Capital also told about the founding of the Academy. "Growing dissatisfaction with the old practice of training Midshipmen on ships under the questionable guidance of mediocre professors came under closer scrutinyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and rightful criticism. In 1840 steam propulsion came to the Navy. This undermined the argument of the old "salts" who contended that seamen can be trained only at sea. In 1845, George Bancroft, SecNav, established the school at Fort Severn. CDR Buchanan put things in motion on 10 October some 50 Mids assembled in a classroom located in Tecumseh Court. He declared the school open and pointed out to the young men the great benefits they were about to receive.

From one of the early dorms called the "abbey," the Mids tunneled out and under the wall into the town. Another dorm leaked both rain and snow; one Mid SEiid that "the temperature inside their dorm wasn't high enough to melt the snow." It took them three years to get military drill started. As you can guess, a West Point professor persuaded the Board to adopt the drill. You men that came some 80 years later will appreciate all that happened in those early years.

Before the Naval Academy was opened, we had a Navy in transformation. It was changing from a defense oriented coastal defense force to a sail and steam service more fitting to a growing nation that had already doubled in size and was thinking about "Manifest Destiny" which meant "from sea to shining sea."

Thomas Jones was a Midshipman from those early coast defense days. As an officer he performed his duties well and by 1842 he was a commodore in those years when Texas was joining the United States against Mexico's wishes. He believed the Navy should participate in the Manifold Destiny idea, so in 1842, he captured Monterey, capital of Alta California. He had reason to believe the Mexican War had already started. Then, to his dismay, he learned that peace still reigned. This seizure blossomed into a national crisis, which caused the commodore's court-martial and caused subsequent commanders to exercise all due caution before raising the American flag over foreign cities. (From Gene Smith's biography of Thomas Jones, Naval Institute Press.)

Owen Vaughan lives in Casmarillo, CA, and he wants to help the column by giving us some very interesting war history. Here is his story: 1 was on the "Neutrality Patrol" on the old four stack DD, BARNEY, along with Pete Pavlic and Si Perkins. We patrolled off the Newfoundland Banks and the East Coast out of Boston and Newport in the winter of 1939-1940. With open bridges the OODs practically froze as they had no special issue winter clothing. They bought leather jackets, high-laced boots, sweaters, lumberjack socks and wool gloves to keep from freezing. Between patrols, we had the Boston Yard install a canvas cover on the after sides of the bridge to break the wind, and installed double steam piping in the Wardroom mess to furnish some comfort. All hands were happy when we left the ice and snow having been ordered to work out of Charleston, SC! Subsequently in 1941-1942, 1 was assigned as supply officer of the repair ship VULCAN, stationed in Hvalj Fiord, Iceland, where we serviced the destroyers, cruisers and carriers that protected the convoys en route from the U.S. and Canada to England and Russia.

When KEARNY was torpedoed, with the loss of 11 of its crew (before Pearl Harbor), we needed large timbers to build a cofferdam to place over the 20-foot diameter hole

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'32: L to r: (front row) Charlie Lyons, Joe Schantz, Count Ruckner, Bob Evans; {middle row) Frank Nuessle, Magruder Tuttle, Cy Brewer; {rear) host Horace Rounds. Army-Navy game, December 1965 Shipmate, March 2001

on her side; CAPT Fiske of VULCAN knew there was little lumber available in Iceland, but requested I try to find some in Reykjavik which was 50 miles distant. Fortunately, I contacted a U.S. Corps of Engineers officer there who said he had 16-inch by 16-inch by 25-foot timbers and could ship them up to us in the fiord as deck cargo on a British trawler On the return flight I could see KEARNY making only five knots but with a PBY patrol plane accompanying hen The British repair people on HMS HECCLA said we could not repair KEARNY there due to rough weather and offered to repair her in England, but Eddie Duncan, our repair officer, said he could do it. Fortimately Tony Dana, skipper of KEARNY, was an aerographer and predicted when we would have calm enough weather to hoist the wooden cofferdam over the side and cover the hole in KEARNY. After the second try and much padding of the cofferdam by our divers our pumps were able to evacuate the water from KEARNY and allowed the welders to close up the hole with steel plates. She was soon able to return to Boston for overhaul and repair under her own power with only one fire room working. While attached to GHQ, SWPA during 1944-1945, 1 served in the logistics G-4 section of the staff. Members were assigned to combat operations in turn, and I was assigned to the Zamboanga, P.I., Operation. From Manila I flew to Mindoro and boarded an LST, which joined a convoy with no air cover and arrived in the early morning off' Zamboanga without opposition until the LST's landed. Previously, our LSP's had fired waves of rockets at the landing sites and areas behind them. Our tanks and motorized infantry off-loaded quickly and 1 went ashore to the battlefield on foot as a GHQ observer Firing was intermittent—mostly from Japanese artillery located on the reverse slope of the nearby mountain. The only Japanese soldiers I saw were dead—no holes in their bodies, but bled to death from the explosive concussion force of our rockets. The town of Zamboanga and its sisal factor that we wanted were soon under our control.

My LST had been hit in the landing brow by a 75mm shell, but it was able to operate OK. Our wounded soldiers were taken on board as we had no hospital ship with us.

We had 20 serious casualties who were on litters in a deck area attended by two young Navy doctors who did not operate, but kept the casualties sedated and supplied with blood plasma until the retum to Mindoro.

Only two of our casualties passed away—a "well done" for those two doctors!

Good job, Owen, and thanks.

Paul Grouleff, Marie and Bill Short, end of the trolley line at Tia Juana, 1984 Shipmate, March 2001

Sometimes we inherit things of great value.

When Jerry Miller died he left many papers from the days when he worked hard at being Class Secretary. Give him credit for this month's column, including his cute one of Growleff, Marie and BiU Short.

Thirty-five years ago, Horace Rounds entertained some Classmates for an Army-Navy game. Here are the names of his guests (you have to put the names and guys together!)

Charlie Lyons, Joe Schantz, Count Ruckner, Bob Evans, Frank Nuessle, Magruder Ibttle, Cy Brewer. Incidentally, last December, Navy celebrated its six wins vs. Army during the ti-aditional bell ringing ceremony in Tecumseh Court. The Japanese Bell is known as the Gokokuji Bell, a replica of the bell brought over by Commodore Perry in 1854. It is only rung when Navy wins the Army-Navy game.

Ruby, Johnny, Brian and Jerry J e r r y M i l l e r d i e d last N o v e m b e r . T h e Calvary Methodist Church here in Annapolis had an excellent service followed by a reception at Ginger Cove.

In the Lucky Bag we learn that Jerry was "one of those rare people who have superb self confidence that can't be called conceit." This confidence helped when he married Ruby in October of our graduation year, which also happened to be the bottom of the Depression.

Things were very tough. Anyway, Jerry survived the hard times and became a valuable staff man at BuShips.

The Millers were proud of their two sons. The first was named after Jerry's old roommate John Grider, who had exciting war experiences on MINNEAPOLIS. Jerry's civilian life included many Alumni activities such as Class Secretary and Vice President of the Alutnni Association.

Back in '57, 43 years ago, Jerry wrote this "finding" about his life: "The first 25 have been good. Prognosis: The next 25 should be even better." Jerry and Ruby certainly enjoyed the 43 years that followed. I believe that Jerry was right: The rest of his life was Uie best!

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Annual Membership: 48% Life Membership: 27%

Pres: ADM Thomas H. Moorer, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y: CAPT James M. Elliott, USN (Ret.) 6251 Old Dominion Dr #373, McLean, VA 22101 h: 703-237-6639; e: Jimmea2@aol.com San Diego Correspondent: Mrs. R.S. Riddell 4037 Alameda Drive, San Diego, CA 92103 h: 619-295-9091 The regular monthly meeting of the Class of 1933/1931 was held at the Chevy Chase Club on 12 December. M e m b e r s of 1933 present were Carrie and Tom Moorer, Virginia and John Oren, Lee and Gary Coleman, and Tuddie and Jim Elliott. 1931 was represented

by John Webster '31, Ruth Day, and Audrey Dempsey. This monthly listing of attendees seems a littie dull. How about some of you people from 1933 and 1931 sending in some news and pictures to your respective Class Secretaries for inclusion in Shipmate!

The January luncheon was held at the Chevy Chase Club on 9 January 2001. Members of 1933 present were Carrie and Tom Moorer, Lee and Gary Coleman, John Oren and Jim Elliott.

The Class of 1931 was represented by John Webster ' 3 1 , Bill Fitzgerald '31 and Audrey Dempsey. A very welcome greeting card from Ike Dew, a well-remembered Classmate, was circulated and much enjoyed. (Ike, I hope the Bartlett pears in Oregon are still as good as those you gave Lee and me when we left after spending a night with you and Gypsy long ago.)

The meeting was enlightened on the condition of world affairs by Tom Moorer who is always ready and willing to share his extensive experience and knowledge of what's going on with those of us who are less informed.

At our next meeting we intend to discuss disposition of the Class fund which now amounts to a little over $8,000. Any suggestions

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from Classmates on this matter are invited and will be carefully considered.

L e e Riddell, San D i e g o c o r r e s p o n d e n t writes: 1 gave a luncheon for San Diego Classmates Ernie and Ed Grimm, Glover Ferguson, Fran Miller, Jean Duncan, and Jean Hampton. John Gamon's daughter advised that John was in a nursing home but was getting better and that she hoped to bring him home with live-in care soon.

We are always happy to hear from Classmates so please send us any Class news or pictures that you may have. We will enjoy them and pass them on to Shipmate for publication.

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to MARYLAND in June of 1934.

MARYLAND

was anchored off pier 90 New York City, NY. Chuck Coley, Duncan Dixon, Eddie Fagan, John Florence, Warren Macleod, Hugh Murray, John Nichols, Bob Ovrum, Chic Parsons, Eddie Powell, Forest "Red" Price, Carl "Pat" Rooney, Frank Whitaket Georgie "Wiggle" Wigfall. Of the 14, only four are still around: Chuck, Fid Murray, Eddie Powell and Chick Parsons. Out of the 14, we lost only one during the war, Frank Whitaker, and I believe that Red Price was in a cruiser which was sunk in the Pacific, but survived. Incidentally, I believe, for whatever it is worth, that 14 ensigns out of 1933 and 15 out of die Class of 1935 were assigned to MARYL/WD.

Annual Membership: 50% Life Membership: 38%

Send news directiy to Shipmate Chuck Coley wrote to Fid Murray: Fid my friend, 1 have not heard irom you in a long time. Are you still among the living and enjoying golf?

Yesterday I called Eddie Powell and had a long talk with him. As you probably know, Eddie had a severe heart attack about two years ago and was in the hospital for a period of at least three months. Since then he has had a remarkable recovery and has moved back to Scotsdale, AZ, and now lives in a retirement home. He sold his automobile and uses taxis or walks where he needs to go. Both he and Mary seem to be in good health and enjoying life. He and Mary have recently become great grandparents.

I also called "Chick" George Evald Theodore Parsons and had a nice conservation. Chick seemed to be in his usual good mood in spite of his depending on life support (oxygen) as you probably know.

Life in Oklahoma City goes on as usual.

Last September my oldest granddaughter was married to a nice young man and they have taken up quarters in my garage apartment, which is fine with me. They are good company and put a bit of life in the place.

My daughter Carolyn lives not too far away and keeps in touch daily. My health seems to be acceptable, at least I am still able to get around on my own and go to a water aerobics class two or three times a week.

My brother and 1 still have dinner with each other when our schedules permit. In short, life is as pleasant as one can expect at our age.

I noticed that in the November Shipmate did not carry the '34 column, is Roy ill or did he not have any support from the troops?

Fid, 1 hope that this note finds you and your family in good health and in good spirits and that you all had an enjoyable Christmas and that you enjoy the year 2001.

Back in 1934 when you and I and 12 of our Classmates joined MARYLAND who would have thought that four of us would live to see the see the year 2000. If I am correct, the four of us still in existence are you, me.

Chick, and Eddie.

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to MARYLAND upon graduation. Chuck sent in another email: According to my count, 14 of us reported

Mary Crutcher spent part of the Christmas h o l i d a y s away from V i n s o n Hall in the Bethesda Naval Hospital, and happily is back.

Take care, Mary, you hear?

The December Class luncheon was cancelled due to a poor response to invitations, conflicting commitments and the threat of bad weather The next luncheon will be in March, hosted

by Janet MacLeod at Vinson Hall on Thursday, 22 March. Our graduation anniversary in May will be celebrated by a luncheon in Annapolis, as will the occasion of Homecoming in the fall. Also in the fall, Mary V. Moore will be asked to continue her annual luncheon on the Eastern Shore. Intervening monthly luncheons will be at Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria. We shoot for third Thursdays of the month, but there is nothing sacredâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we catch you when we can. Y'all come! Fid Correction In the January-February issue of Shipmate, Eleanor Ring's phone number should have read 301-572-8165.

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some personal vignettes of his experiences.

Here are examples: Red and his wife, Diane, who accompanied him, spent their first night in Saudi in a motel, un-airconditioned in 98-degree heat, with lizards crawling on the ceiling and dropping on their bed....They lived on the local economy meaning that in order to shop, their wives had to ride a Bechtel bus into the nearest town. Even foreign women were required, despite the desert climate, to wear fiiU-length clodiing including a head cover Adding to their discomfort was the unfriendly attitude of the local men. When his wife tripped over her dress. Red says that Saudi male bystanders just laughed... .On the other hand, everything in the country closed down during the Moslem holiday of Ramadam permitting Red and Diane to travel extensively. They went via the Taj Mahal and Bangkok as far east as Hong Kong. They also took a safari in Africa, visited Europe, and even were able to make a brief retum to their home....Red employed a 6-foot 4-inch Arab as his bodyguard and procurer of liquor in totally dry Saudi Arabia. The Arab, during the dark of the night delivered any brand Red desired but demanded $85 per bottle for his efforts.... "Bechtel paid me a lot of money I'll admit, but we earned every damn bit of it" is Red's reflection on the time he spent working to make the desert bloom.

Red McQuilkin provmg a pomt to an influential member of the Saudi Arabian government in 1977 Annual Membership: 30% Life Membership: 57%

Pres: CAPT Jefferson D. Parker, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Jesse B. Gay Jr., USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y: RADM Ed Keate, USN (Ret) 3704 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218 h: 410-235-3803; f: 410-243-1960 e: edkeats@aol.com Memories of an Interlude in the Desert When Red McQuilkin retired in 1968 he joined Bechtel, an international construction company. In 1976 he was assigned as manager of Bechtel's contract with Saudi Arabia to build a seaport city at Jubail on the Red Sea and an industrial complex around it. He remained there for two years. In August 2000 Red l e c t u r e d on his e x p e r i e n c e s to the Coronado Roundtable. His talk was featured in the Coronado Eagle & Journal of 26 September. He amplified the paper's report of his speech in two letters that revealed

Sad News The Class has belatedly learned that Bob McLaughlin died on 26 July 2000. The information came in a letter dated 22 December from a neighbor who said that he had lived near her for seven years. She and her sons had cared for him in her home where he moved for the months of his final illness and his death.

Although we knew his address and regularly sent him Class mailings he had not responded for many years.

Annabella Walling DuBois, the widow of our John Walling who was lost with his crew while in command of the submarine SNOOK in April 1945, died on 14 December 2000 in Ariington, VA. She was b o m on 9 September 1922 in San Diego and grew up in the various places where her father, Elmer F. Helmkamp '20, served. She graduated from Western High School in Washington and attended the University of California, Los Angeles. In 1943 she and John were married. After John's death she

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was married to Raymond F. DuBois '38 on 2 October 1946 in Treasure Island, CA. Their children are Raymond Jr., D'Anne DuBois, and Margalee D. Becker; with grandchildren Lionel DuBois, Mary Chester DuBois, Adam Itzkowitz, Patrick Becker, Tylea Becker, and Roxcanna Becker Ray died on 28 May 1992 in Bethesda, M D . Her funeral was on 22 December at Fort Myer with bimal next to Ray in Arlington. Phyllis and Rod Badger, Ida Mary Detweiler Boyd, Gwen and Jesse Gay, Rutii and Wy Packard, and Louisa and Jeff Parker represented the Class.

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Pres: CAPT William N. Price, USN (Ret.) Sec'y/Treas: CAPT C M . Butler, USN (Ret) 1101 S. Ariington Ridge Road Ariington, VA 22043 Cort. Sec'y: CAPT William A. Ellis, USN (Ret) Goodwin House West #832 3440 S. Jefferson St., Falls Church, VA 22041-3127 h: 703-578-7546

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Annual Membership: 45% Life Membership: 45%

Pres: CAPT John S. Slaughter, USN (Ret.) Sec'y/Treas: RADM D.G. Baer, USN (Ret.) Cort. Sec'y: CAPT Frank N. Shamer, USN (Ret.) 7112 Lewison Drive, San Diego, CA 92120-1248 e: FShamer@aol.com

Four Eagle Scouts in Mankato. MN, in May 1931

Minnesota Boy Scouts of 1931 Norm Meyer recently ran across a photo showing him and Flash Flachenshar attired in Boy Scout uniforms and wearing their Eagle Scout badges. It was taken, he says, in May 1931. Questioned about the white stuff they appear to be standing on. Norm replies, "Snow is not unknown in May in Minnesota." Not long afterward Flash and Norm boarded a train for the first leg of their trip to Annapolis and Plebe Year. Norm had joined the Scouts when Scouting was founded in southern Minnesota in the summer of 1927. As might be expected, he became the Senior Patrol Leader of his troop, known as Commercial Club Troop 20 of St. James, MN. He met Flash, of American Legion Troop 4 from Mankato, MN, in a winter camp held at Swan Lake, MN. Norm claims the temperature there in the winter of 1927-28 dropped to 50 degrees below zero and that they lived for three days in a shack built for the summer hunting season. Having survived, they were together again the following summer at a camp where Norm was a member of the staff.

Later, the Meyer family moved to Flash's hometown of Mankato and both graduated from Mankato Senior High in June 1931.

annual recognition event

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;April 6, 2001â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Call 410-293-1952 for more information Shipmate, March 2001

Frank Worth checks in with: Your mention of Tory Harper widow of Talbot Harper, brings a recollection of some 20 years when Edie and 1 were prospecting the northeast coast with a view to getting a little closer to the action than southeast North Carolina. That move got us to Annapolis for some five years. Anyhow, we had been looking around Stonington, CT, and needed a sleeper for the night. It occurred to me that a travel agency would be a good source of info. I went to a small comer office and was talking to a nice lady (Tory) when a voice from the back room called out, "Is that Willie Worth 1 hear out there?" We had not seen each other in 40 years!

We had a pleasant visit at their house in Westerly and subsequently touched base at reunions! We're saddened to know that Miss Sally and Ted are no longer right with us, but hold them close in our memory.

If your travels bring you to this area, we maintain modest accommodations and would be pleased to put you up.

With best regards and best wishes for the season to you all.

We also received a card from Jean and Johnny Lajaunie after their move. When you write me you are in danger of finding your words in the public record, especially if you have moved. I am trying to upgrade addresses for our Class register Please don't let this cut me off your address line.

Christmas Eve found me in the hospital after I slumped to the floor at the end of a fine meal at the home of our senior daughter, Kay Keith. I lost consciousness and broke a big sweat. It took three days to gain my freedom.

During the stay, Bob Bottenfield's daughter, Susan, showed up as a nurse. As I spent three years (January 1924 to August 1927) as a resident of St. Croix and I know that Bob's address was in Frederiksted, St. Croix, 1 asked her about her dad. She said he passed away some time ago. I have written his widow, Mac, as to the circumstances and time of his death.

Her address is Mrs. Robert D. Bottenfield,

302 Prospect Hill, Box 636, Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands 00840. She could move and we'd lose track of her and of him.

I ' m home now with changed medication, looking to become fully functional as time passes. Meanwhile the columns will be short.

Jean and Swampy Lajaunie's new address is 3118 Gracefield Road, Apt. 520, Silver Spring, M D 20904; 301-572-2051.

Eloise (Davies) Rankin's new address is 411 Heron Pt., Chestertown, M D 21620-1679; 4 1 0 - 7 7 8 - 5 4 0 5 . Plan ahead; that's Eastern Shore when visiting her.

Phoebe and D o n Baer's new address is Goodwin House, 4800 Fillmore Ave. #755, Alexandria, VA 22311; 703-575-7640.

Keep Revvin'with '37!

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Annual Membership: 30% Life Membership: 55%

Pres: RADM M. H. Rindskopf, USN (Ret.) e: mrindskopf@earthlink.net Chairman, Wash. Area: CAPT Hugh M. Robinson, USN (Ret.) h: 703-532-3772; e: hughrobinsonl@webtv.net Sec'y: CAPT D.K. Ela, USN (Ret.) 3260 N. 12th St., #329, Grand Junction, CO 81506 h: 970-256-7174, f: 970-256-9120 e: dkela@gj.net President's Corner Annabella DuBois. (See Class of 1935 column.) The Class is grateful to Annabella's children, Ray J r , Margalee, and D'Anne who arranged for contributions in her memory to be sent to the Naval Academy Foundation for use by the Class of 1938. See Deke's note for implementation.

Forum. By the time you read this, the Forum will be history, but we hope to have a full report with a memorable photograph next month. Now we can say that the senior speakers on the subject of "Leadership in the 21st Century" will be: ADM Leighton Smith (Ret.), former NATO commander during the Yugoslav campaign, ADM W.C. Fallon, vice chief of Naval Operations, LTG Charles Mahan, Army Deputy Chief of Staff Logisrics, and LT Gregory Newbold, Marine Corps, director of the Joint Staff.

CAPT Paul Loustaunau '39. The Class of 1938 salutes Paul who until recently was President of that Class, sometimes our compatriots, and sometimes our competitors. I knew Paul from our days in COLORADO in 1939, long service in submarines, and socially in the Washington area these many years.

Class Agents. Bob McNitt, our distinguished chairman for our 65th Reunion, has asked that I revitalize our Class Agent team, which was established when we published our 45th Lucky Bag. He may want some help in contacting people in your respective areas, but 1 doubt the chores will be onerous. The agents, with new ones marked by an asterisk (*), are:

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New England—Herb Mandel Mid-Atiantic—John Mason Maryland, D . C , Northern Virginia— Snowden Arthur* Southern Virginia—Bill Glennon South Atlantic—Cal Calhoun* Florida—Paul Schultz Midwest—Willis Denekas Southwest—Deke Ela* Southern California—Swede Olsen* Northern California—Larry Pierce* Northwest—Bob Schelling* Overseas—Mike Rindskopf Class Corner As always we have some good news and some sad news, the latter first. It was a sudden heart attack that took Annabella Dubois on 14 December in the hospital while recovering from spinal surgery. A Navy junior, she was imbued with service traditions, an activist in church and community where she was always the leader and motivator, a role model for the Navy wife. Twenty-one of the Class represented us at the funeral in Arlington as well as a delegation from '35 representing her first husband, CDR John Walling '35, lost on war patrol in command of SNOOK. Memorial donations should go to USNA Foundation, Class of '38 Fund, PO Box 64978, Baltimore, MD 21298-8522. Please note this designation and address precisely for this and future contributions to our memorial budget in order for the gifts to be deductible. The fund is now insufficient to cover the last of us with flowers without assumption of some degree of immortality. Mike, Frank and staff have gone through the hoops to be sure of deductibility.

Dort McCroy passed away on 3 January after years of debilitating illness. She resided at the Westminister Retirement Home in Charlottesville, VA. She was buried next to Mac McCroy at Arlington on 10 January.

Ludwell Pickett '68, has written a very gracious note for Mike's help and that of Fred Kittler '39. He provided a report of the fine quality of the military service from the CO and personnel of the Yorktown Naval Weapons center at Ben's graveside in Abingdon, VA. We have a note from Betty and Jack Raymer advising of the death of Sherrie Slacks, widow of Willie Slacks. A prewar Hollywood starlet, she was known to Classmates for her happy personality. Her daughter, Sherrie Giffen, and son, John, survive her The Western disguise in the picture at the end of the column fails to hide old salts Jack and Betty at their Jackson Hole cabin.

This is the first time we have had the joy of announcing a marriage. Dick Church and Carol tied the knot New Year's eve in Hawaii.

Many of us had the pleasure of meeting Carol on the Columbia River cruise, but she ignored our advice to never underestimate a Marine.

And thinking of the Northwest, we had a pleasant telephone call from Irv Frankel, a great technical exchange on hearing aids and knees. He solos from his condo in Lakewood, a Tacoma suburb. Travels to San Francisco to 56

see the next generation and tickets to the symphony are highlights.

Bob McNitt supplies an update on the 65th Reunion planning. A 15 December committee meeting approved the schedule of Bulletin #1 which was mailed to all, published in Shipmate in November and also appearing on the '38 Web page at usna.com. The only program change has been tentative elimination of the guided walking tour. Timelines were set for necessary reservations for spaces, functions, music, budgets and seed money, and accounting. Bulletin #2 will mail in September asking for a reply on your intentions to think positively. Bulletin #3 will mail in mid 2002 advising of cost and advance deposit data. Cheerful Fran Pearson takes over the hospitality function with loss of our hostess and cheerleader Annabella. If any of our readers missed the first direct mail bulletin, please advise your correct address to the Alumni Association, address in front cover and copy to us per the column masthead.

Swede Olsen writes in order of importance on California's electric bills and incidentally a Class Christmas party. Hopefully, seismic shock will not add to electrical shock, but unusual adverse weather did intercede for the party put on this year by Swede and Jan. Other couples included: the Akers, Foleys, Fosters, Harringtons, Klippels, Ogles. Singles included: Mary Alice Buaas, Bety Jensen, Bill Ratliff, Rosemary Stott, Jean Suydam and Peri Worthington. Charlie out-matched all competition in "Rocks, Paper and Scissors" to take the door prize sack of goodies back to Huntington Beach. Fun time, the party lingered on long after lunch.

Hugh Robinson supplies the Christmas party luncheon input from Washington which, by comparison with the above, was merely marred by ice and sleet. Thirty-one reserved, but eight from the higher country west didn't have chains: couples, the Beshanys, Fleps, Joneses, Raymers, Rindskopfs, and Robinsons with daughter Margaret; individuals, Arthur, Mary Bullard, Bob Carter, Bobbie Lamade (John Erickson's widow), McNitt, Emilou Melvin, Kay Owen, Fran Pearson, Joe Ticker and daughter Terri. We'll reserve any comment on global non warming outdoors; inside warm camaraderie.

An article on Alumni Association governance and policies appeared in the March 1999 issue of Shipmate. There is much stronger Class participation now than in prior years through the mechanisms of more Class presidents on the Board, class decade representatives, and the Council of Class Presidents. Our individual concerns can be voiced through the decade representative, who for the '30s decade is ADM Thomas Moorer '33. Mike advises that he will channel any of your comments verbatim to the Admiral. Please use his good office.

Salutes With an alert and a copy from Beverly Hart north of the San Andreas Fault, The Elk Grove Laguna Neighbors devoted four columns to

Larry Pierce, a true American war hero and a citizen dedicated to community service. We add, and a dedicated regional Class rep for '38.

It is impossible to do justice to Larry's war and civil record in this space, but we'll list some notable items: CO of Ringbolt Scouting Squadron in the Solomons, more than 80 missions over Guadalcanal, Legion of Merit and Distinguished Flying Cross; CNO staff directing carrier modernizations; Boy Scouts, Masonry, stockbroker, San Mateo community activist in Republican politics, county Planning Commissioner, Historical Society and a force in Elk Grove incorporation, treasurer and chaplain in his Lodge. Lynn (never underestimate!) was his constant support and now, it's vice versa. We hope the good people of Marked Tree, AR, know what they produced.

RSRH (Reefed Sail Retirement Home) Notes Our inmates wonder at the weird and woeful world of market phenomena as energy and electrical prices soar and stocks tank and rents follow the CPI. We're reminded of the differences between the three types of economists, and we didn't make this up, i.e. economic historians, economic theorists, and econometricians. The historian's task is analogous to tracking the path of a black cat in a dark room. The theorist chases the black cat in a dark room except there is no cat. The econometrician, poor fellow, chases the black cat in a dark room with no cat and aimounces "I have it."

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Pres: RADM Daniel K. Weitzenfeld, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT William J. Ruhe, USN (Ret.) 1310 MacBeth Avenue, McLean, VA 22102 e: docabbot@aol.com CAPT Ralph S. Stevens Jr. died on 9 October His own words describe him best for his '39 Classmates: I think back very little on my undistinquished career as a sailor but regret none of it. 1 would gladly do it all again since there is nothing more rewarding than active service in one's Navy! Highlights were those commands afloat, sunsets over the Dry Tortugas, crossing the line, Okinawa tyShipmate, March 2001

phoons, and a seaman 2nd, asking the chief boatswain to fill a requisition for checkered paint, then being knocked on my butt for my insolence. And many more! It is good to have these memories on tap when grandsons ask, "What did you do in the war?"

When searching for a picture of Stevens to use in Shipmate, I found many pictures of him in sports cars and racing cars. He said: I have restored and competed occasionally with others of the Vintage Sports Car Club of America. Now and then I write for the motoring press. Beyond this are the occasional manifestos at town meetings, criticizing the tax structure and flaying the nabobs of the teacher's union and other officialdoms. All in all, it is a busy life.

In the last ten years, Stevens notes: I retired to a 242-acre farm. 1 am now active in Civil Defense work, and occasionally am thmst on a local reviewing stand with ADM Fitch on Memorisd Day. Enjoy defeating local pork barrel measures at the Town meeting. 1 still restore sports cars which 1 sometimes sell (for profit).

Ralph Stevens

CAPT Ralph Styles '33 called about the misinformation in my November Shipmate column relative to Jo Zach Miller IV. Styles said, "I talked with Jo Zach this morning at this home in Sarasota, FL, and he reported that he'd actually spent almost three years at the Naval Academy before leaving at First Class cruise because of defective eyesight." My error, readers! Ralph also confirmed that Jo Zach still runs the 101 Ranch jointly with his sister, and that they manage the ranch and make it a profitable business.

Bill McGuirk Jr. wrote from Baltimore: Your comments about Jo Zach Miller IV and the 101 Ranch makes me remember how he roomed with Larry "Shipwreck" Kelly at Yale, the guy who did Navy in with a sneaker play, so Yale won 7-0.

As a P.S., Bill McGuirk asks: "Has anyone topped our count of 46 grandchildren (and increasing almost daily). No way, 1 reckon."

Fred Clarke, writing from San Diego, notes: At our October '39 luncheon we had John Dolan, Bob Barnes, Doc Norton, Skeet Bemis, Art Fischer, Fred Clarke, Bob

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Dexter, Dunny Reilly, George Sharpe, John Wallingford, and Ray Zoeller. Zoeller has returned to the West Coast for his annual escapefromthe snows of Massachusetts.

The Army-Navy game brunch at Reubens on the Bay was attended by Doc Norton, Ken Barker, Val Holzapfel, Bob Dexter, Fred Clarke, Sam Caldwell, and Ray Zoeller and oh yes, Mickey Higgs was there to blow her bugle with a "charge" to get things stirring.

Heard that Bob Green, with toe removal trouble, had a "blue big toe" on his left foot.

Amputation was recommended by his doctor but a "second opinion" said "not so." Hence, it was treated with medicines and remains on Bob's foot.

DeWitt Patterson (ewittmp@juno) suggests a quick refresher course on guns. A few of the fancy thoughts delineated were: A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone; if guns cause crimes, then pencils cause mis-spelled words; if guns are outlawed can we use swords?; criminals love gun control—it makes their job safer; the American Revolution would never have happened with gun control; guns only have two enemies: rust and politicians.

At the November '39 Executive Committee meeting the 2002 '39 get-together Reunion was discussed. A stem-wheeling steamboat eight-day trip on the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest was the best suggestion. Gus Norwood promptly pounced on this cruise as a way to experience the river systems that are rich in history, culture, scenic grandeur and fascinating points of interest, while transiting one of the world's most extensive systems of river locks and dams.

Seventy three suites and staterooms are available on the stem-wheeler QtreEN OF THE WEST and '39ers who'd like to go on this cruise should write to Stan Claypoole pronto. Stan notes that as of 17 November, he'd received 48 positive responses which include 34 Classmates and 43 others.

Bob Wood, who never ceases to amaze me by his business acumen, was pushing a new type of dishwasher, and said his boot for fire engine exhaust pipes was being installed on the three fire engines at the Naval Academy.

At the November '39 Washington luncheon was a stellar crowd—19 in number They show the vitality of the Class of' 39. Attending were: Danny Weitzenfeld, Paul Adams, Flip Anderson, Stan Hindman, Emie Schwab, Bill Ruhe, Dave Bill, Willy Stiles, Bob Woods, Jim Glennon, Rhythm Moore, Dick Moss, Pete Steen, Bing Gillette, Bud Gore, DeWitt Patterson, H.P. Adams, Stan Claypoole, and Butch Coulter Gordy Gayle, who'd signed up for the luncheon, was strangely missing.

But he had been at the October luncheon, sporting his son Mike and Mike's wife. Bobby Clark came to the November '39 Washington luncheon with his wife, Mickey. They had just left their house in Egremont, MA, with 9 inches of snow on the ground and were headed for their home in sunny Spain—close to Seville.

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J.D.P. Hodapp Jr., a one-time CO of the destroyer HALL, writes from 1104 6th Ave., North #110, Great Falls, MT 59401: The Army-Navy game was no big event here in Montana and before the half the TV switched to the Montana-Richmond game.

So it wasn't until two hours later that I learned of the favorable result. (Such is life in the sticks.)

Gus Norwood begins: Happy first Christmas of the third millennium. (Third millennium? Gus is a history buff and a great purist. I should have remembered that.) For my ninth book, I've written a first draft of my memoirs entitled Twelve Careers. It will be revised next year with genealogy and appendices and pictures.

More importantly, I've had cataract surgery, which restored my vision to 20/20.1 can now go outside on a clear night and see stars I haven't seen for the last 70 years. Jean and I will have our 60th wedding anniversary in September and plan to attend the 105th birthday of my mother on 8 March 2001 in Indiana. We live on the north bank of the Columbia River, eight miles from Vancouver I see the USNA Class of 1926 is firming up their plans for an 85th Anniversary—that's the sort of a spirit I like to see!

Ben Jarvis writes from Sonoma, CA:

Pres Shamer from Moorestown, NJ, says: A virus ruined our computer in late September and we are now pshamer@msn.com.

We continue our health-freaking habits of daily aerobic exercise, low-fat diets and lots of sleep. It's all paying off since we have a minimum of old-age miseries. We cruised the Columbia and Snake rivers in June, and the Seine from Paris to Normandy in October Our tree farm in Midland, VA, continues to thrive.

Ken Barker writes: On 15 October, Maddy and I boarded the M/S MERCURY of Celebrity Cruises for a 14-

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day cruise to Fort Lauderdale via the Panama Canal. We also took shore excursions at Cabo San Lucas and Acapulco, Mexico; Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, Cartagena, Columbia; and Aruba. A two-day motorcoach ride to Orlando had us in Disney World for a two-day stay. Then we boarded the Sunset Limited train for a three-day ride to L.A. and from there back to San Diego.

Jim Dunford writes: Our travels this year took us to the Danube for a river cruise and a four-day visit to Prague. To visit family in the U.S., Ginny went to Cape Cod and I went to Seattle to research the story of the Marshall family— a State of Washington pioneer family and my grandparents who were there when the Territory became a state in 1889. We've lived at Fleet Landing almost ten years and are increasingly happy with so many friends and pleasant activities. I still stay with my Kiwanis Club and Ginny with her Garden Club and the DAR—but we let the younger members take charge and they seem willing to do so. I would note that Jim Coleman's death evoked a well deserved out-pouring of grief from everyone.

Norm Bennett had all the symptoms of a heart attack in November and will be hospitalized for a month. Get well Norm. We need your predictions on Florida State's possibility of winning the National Football Championship! Norm's wife, Gloria, fell down the stairs and broke her ankle. She tried to call 911 for help but discovered after six hoin-s of futile calling that her locked doors prevented the calls from being heard.

Ned Beach who wrote Scapegoat, a defense of Gen Short and A D M Kimmel, who got cashiered for the Pearl Harbor fiasco due to the unalerted Japanese attack, had to testify before a Senate committee which is looking at this travesty of justice of many years ago.

Bing Gillette recently visited Ebbie Bell and his new wife, Rachel, at Virginia Beach. Bing noted that they lived in a condominium and were very happy people! Bing also reported that Howie Thompson's wife, Polly, had died of pancreatic cancer in late November Howie also reports that his left arm is paralyzed— more old age ailments.

Gore and Gillette A perusal of my Christmas letters from ' 3 9 e r s , detail m a n y items of i n t e r e s t t o the Class.

Ned Beach is reported to be returning by 8 January from New Zealand, where he was visiting his daughter, Inge, in order to talk to the Military History Committee about 6-inch gun submarines. NARWHAL, NAUTILUS and ARGONAUT.

Art Fischer writes from San Diego: I have definitely learned to live like a bachelor again, housework, meal preparation, etc.

My loneliness has subsided somewhat. I'm interacting with my toddler great-grandchildren. It's a challenging and interesting experience. The highlight of the year was my 85th birthday, with Grant Rogers on hand, from Sedona, AZ. Apropos of nothing—I was singled out at USNA meetings as the representative of the oldest Class attending.

I don't know whether to be scared or proud of the fact.

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2000 has been a vintage year, tinged with sadness as the ranks of dear friends are thinned. Pat's resisting the ravages of Parkinson's and is less on her cane. I'm creaking with a pacemaker But the country life and glorious weather considerably ease the adversity of aging.

Tom Weschler's Christmas letter says: This new millennium is starting out well with some happy events and by now we're used to writing "2000" on our checks. Last March we spent three weeks at the Hale Koa in Waikiki. Took INDEPENDENCE to Kauai where Betsy and Al Toulon showed us "their" island, then back to Oahu where Joe Vasey entertained us royally. Then came the Tall Ships visit to Newport in June. Nearly 50 ships from 14 countries made this an exciting family event. Trina notes that this is Tom's "sayonara" for such work. The photo taken at daughter Kit's wedding shows son Tom's four daughters and Kit's son.

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Bob Raleigh died on 5 December and was buried in Lakemont Cemetery, Davidsonville.

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But the worst blow to the Class was the death on 29 December of Paul Loustaunau, our very conscientious Class president, at the Powhatan Nursing Home, in McLean, VA, of brain cancer Our Class is totally fractured but quickly took steps to elect Daniel Weitzenfeld as Class President.

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Willy Coyne writes from Brookfield, Wl: I just received a card saying that Don Quale had died at home in Pinehurst, NC, on 6 October after suffering a massive stroke.

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confractor developing shopping centers.

He is survived by his wife, Jean, and his daughter Debbie.

A grim note was seen in the Washington Post, which told of a Naval Academy Midshipman "whose attention was diverted as he called on a cellular phone while on the Capital Beltway, his home in Fort Washington only five minutes away. Guilty of negligent driving, he killed two parents and orphaned their two children." A law outlawing cellular phones while driving is in the mill.

A query as to whether a John Wasbume was ever a '39er was received. But my records fail to show any such guy ever existed as a '39er.

Anybody ever hear of him?

'40: Burke, Eckert, Hanley, and Muhlenfeld

them. He in turn would carefully explain to her the reasons for these decisions. Then, the next time a call from a Midshipman would Annual Membership: 40% come in, she would pass along to him the deLife Membership: 50% tailed information her father had given her.

This then closed the information circuit, so Pres: CAPT WUUam M. Carpenter, USN (Ret.) 1119 Aquia Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 before long, this absolutely accurate news Sec'y: CAPT Jacob V. Heimark, USN (Ret.) would show up in the Log. 410 Old Gulph Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 After several years of low key trying to find Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Edward C. Sledge, USN ORet) out the way sensitive information was being 932 Shetiand Court, McLean, VA 22102 leaked to the Brigade, one day the Academy On tills dreary January day, it seems that an discipline officer came to CAPT Burke's ofentertaining spy story is a good way to start off fice with a big grin on his face. He asked for this column. So, here comes a Julian Burke and got permission to make a surprise inspectale about a happening at the Naval Academy tion of a First Classman's room. This is what when Julian was on duty there in the early 1960s he uncovered: as executive officer, Bancroft Hall.

First he found a telephone that had been missDoc Abbott '39, who Julian relieved, ing for a long time from one of their offices. It warned him that sensitive information, only had been rewired so it did notring.Also, it could discussed in his office, kept appearing in the receive, night and day, conversations in Julian's weekly Log, and that continuing efforts to office, which it sent to a nearby tape recorder. uncover the source of these leaks had not These units, plus tapes, were well hidden in the been successfiil. room of the Midshipman or behind never-used During Julian's time on this assignment, sewage line access doors. their daughter, Tina, was in high school and As a further sophistication, the office interlived with her parents in quarters in the Yard. com had been rigged so it sent all communi(Jake adds that Tina, a very attractive young cations it picked up to the radio station of the lady, was very popular with the Midshipmen.) Midshipmen so the Midshipman on duty there To her parents, it seemed like she was get- could have instantaneous hot scoops. ting especially frequent phone calls during the When the discipline officer found this equipBurke dinner hour. These intemiptions came ment, including many used tapes, the case was so often that Julian finally banned Tina from solved. The ringleader of this spy gang was a receiving phone calls during their dinnertime. former enlisted man who had been well trained However, Betty's good judgment prevailed as an electronics technician prior to his entry when she made the point that it was not really to the Naval Academy. Wouldn't it be fun to fair to hang up on Midshipmen and cause them hear how this ingenious former Midshipman to lose their nickel. spent his years after this adventure?

The next call, which Julian handled, went When this case broke, the executive departas follows: ment officers, from the Commandant on down, Caller: "Hello. CAPT Burke, may I please were very impressed by the clevemess of this speak to Tina, Sir!" plan and the ingenuity displayed. They were Julian: "Are you a Midshipman?" also amazed that it remained a secret for so Caller: "Oh, no sir!" long despite there having been many MidshipJulian: "We're at dinner now, please call men involved over the years. As a result, only back in 40 minutes!" token punishment of a few demerits was Caller: "Aye, aye sir!" handed out to the ringleaders.

This was not likely a call from the main gate And for the part Tina played in this, what security guard. punishment did the Burkes impose on her? As When Tina got calls from Midshipmen about her present on graduation from high school, changes that affected the privileges of Mid- they sent her to travel in Europe. shipmen, she would question her father about

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Now after about 40 years, maybe those who took part in this cat and mouse venture will give their versions of this delightful story to be run in your respective Class columns.

Or, perhaps others who had equally interesting tales to tell will use their stories to help bring more lighthearted news to Shipmate.

Thank you Julian for giving each one of us a feeling of, "Gee, why didn't I think of a way to do something as tmly clever as is this 'boss tweaker'?"

The easiest part of a diet is the second day.

By then you've gone off it.

Under Ted Hill's leadership, the annual '40 Washington Group Christmas Luncheon at the Army Navy Country Club with wives and widows was a big success. Pat Patterson and his daughter, Ellen Lamiman, reported that this luncheon will have been one of the nicest memories in their record of this holiday season. While the Marines were well represented by the Karches, he missed there being no submariners there. Thanks, Pat, for your kind words. In attendance were: Art Berndtson, Betty Bowell, Mary and Bill Carpenter, Helen D'Arezzo, Jo Gray, Chris and Mike Hanley, Joan Healey and her guest from Mexico City, Maria Coleantes, Loretta Hechler and Bill Lamb, Ruth Henry, Juliaime and Ted Hill, Lou and Fred Karch, Helen Longino, Pat Patterson and daughter Ellen Lamiman, Florence Roseborough, Betty and Harv Seim, Mary and Ed Sledge, Lee and Harry Stirling, Betty Ann Taylor and daughter, Nancy, Penny and Hugh Vickery, and Dee Winters.

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Poor weather plus a date so close to Christmas cut into this year's attendance. The 2001 event is now scheduled one week earlier, on 14 December.

Old is when you are cautioned to slow down by your doctor instead of by the police.

Mary and Bill Carpenter and Julianne and Ted Hill were the only two couples from '40 who attended the annual USNA black tie Christmas dance held this year at the Ft. Myers Officers' Club. For '40 at least, without Joe Weber and his wife, Virginia, the sparkle and dancing skill of these two was missed. Even so, the '40 attendees reported a fun evening.

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You know you are drinking too much coffee when you sneeze and your eyes stay open.

Following our 60th with the many memories it brought each of us, Connie Carlson took the time to record his. My hope is that each reader will enjoy his trip into our past as much as 1 did. This also serves as an appropriate close for our 2000 year gala. So here are Connie's memories: At our 60th Reunion, 1 chatted with Gene Hemley who had sent me a tape of our 19701995 reunion pictures plus 48 pictures of our Youngster Year platoons, complete with names. These pictures brought back all sorts of memories of our Naval Academy years.

When I arrived in Annapolis, I ran into Easy Glenn who had a medical problem uncovered during his physical exam. After a few days of dieting, Easy passed with flying colors.

After being sworn in, I met Sam Porter who had a swollen lip, which he got at the rifle range. I roomed with Scott Lothrop who had quite a big scar on his cheek. He came from a Navy family. When the academic year started, he roomed with Neil Fisher. I was lucky to find Mike Libbey, another Navy Junior, and we spent four years as roommates.

The pictures of all the platoons reminded me of Plebe Summer and associations with many of those who did not graduate. I enjoyed sailing with Chuck Folsom whom I thought had great possibilities despite that he liked to drink. Then there was John Doherty who dropped back to '41, Stu Archie, the strongest man in the Class who later went on to St. Johns and Cotty Jones who had great promise as a basketball player And who of us could ever forget W.O. Gerber who gained instant recognition and notoriety throughout the Brigade when, as a lowly Plebe, he cut off the tips of a bowl of asparagus and put them all on his plate before passing the bowl along.

It was Ed Lipski who stuck out his tongue each time tongue was served at dinner listening to Ed Dietrick play his marvelous clarinet while Bob Condit harmonized on the way to Class singing "Shine on Harvest Moon." Bob roomed with A.T. Nicholson who was a close friend of mine. 1 remember how we Plebes enjoyed listening from our rooms facing Smoke Park to the big band music playing for the Second Class hops in Memorial Hall.

When academic year started, I remember how impressed I was with the members of the Class of 1937. They seemed so sophisti-

cated and mature. Among them were Harry Hahn, Stretch Kelley, Ibey Rixey, and Dwight Johnson. Sam Forter, Jack Hinman, Roger Smith and I were their Plebes. When shaking for extra desserts, Sam and I had a system so we always won.

In the winters, playing Battalion basketball was my favorite sport with Art Esch and Vic Matusek, the long-shot artist. But in the spring and fall it was golf with many memorable games with Classmates BUI Lamb, Vic Matusek, Cary Baldwin, CD. Smith, and Lyle Ramsey. One year coach Bobby Williams drove us to Baltimore to watch Sam Snead in his prime. Though 1 ttied for four years, I was never good enough to get an N. One of my fondest memories is playing a round on the final day of the season. Neither Lyle nor I quaUfied for the low six to compete against Army so we played for fun. I bought a fifth of whiskey. In our match, you had to win the hole to have a drink. I won the first four holes and felt no pain. Lyle won the next three. All I remember of the rest of the match was that we had a great time.

On Midshipman Cruise, I remember Circe Farrior sleeping in the blister, and Gene Lamiman winning the heaving line contest.

Getting Lyle back to the ship in good condition after golf in Quebec, and Bill Lamb jumping into the water while sailing in Halifax Harbor and immediately climbing right out again because the water was so cold were two more memories. On Second Class cruise, Leon Chabot retired to his bunk sick the minute we hoisted anchor and didn't leave it till we anchored in the next port. Am sure he remembered those days when he put in for the Marine Corps on graduation.

At the end of Youngster Cruise, I stayed on ARKANSAS as a junior officer as it went to Boston. That was quite a change. When I arrived home my mother kept my suitcase and seabag out on the porch until she had inspected each article carefully to make sure no cockroaches were brought into the house.

Over the years, 1 especially enjoyed playing bridge with Art Esch and Ed Fickenscher, with Ed berating me and shouting, "Many a man is now walking the streets for not taking out trumps." There were also many games of bridge with Art Esch, Danny Danforth '38, Steve Mann '38 and Ed Fickenscher Danny and Art were from the same hometown in Illinois. Danny was the first WWII casualty in his Class.

Then there were the double solitaire games with Dick Niles. I was also impressed with the broad Virginia accent of his roommate Johnny Refo, whose wedding I attended during my first leave after the start of the war.

In our First Class Year with Mike Libbey, Bill Dobie, and Clary John, we wound up with four turtles in the room, a gift from a girlfriend. We avoided detection for many months, but were finally caught. Chaplain Thomas agreed to take them in. He also was able to work them in to his sermon one Sunday to the delight of all present.

One of my most pleasant memories was singing in the choir for four years with Herman Trum alongside. Neither of us had a solo voice, but we enjoyed harmonizing on our many bus trips. Neither did we have to stand a white glove inspection on Sunday during the four years.

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Best of all has been the opportunity to meet again every five years at our reunions. Although we are now in our 80s, I found lots of life in our Classmates, even a few jitterbugs at the banquet and dance.

May we all get together again for our 65th.

Connie, what a wonderful collection of memories you have put together for us. Not only were there more than 40 names, but for each one there was a vivid memory of that person. Since most whom you mentioned are no longer with us, much of what you wrote had more meaning. Since each of us had a different set of friends, I hope others will do what Connie has done; give us your memories.

Old is when... Your sweetie says, "Let's go upstairs and make love," and you answer, "Honey, I can't do both! " Occasionally I get requests for copies of our Lucky Bag. Should anyone have one that survivors will have no interest in keeping, mark it with a note saying send it to me and I will find a good home for it.

A day without sunshine is like night.

Farewells On 6 November, '40 lost another fine shipmate when G e n e Sheker, who became a widower in 1994, died in California after a long iUness. After Gene's wartime introduction to shipboard radars, in 1947 he shifted from regular Navy to Naval Reserve status so he could use his electronic skills pursuing a new career in the industrial world. Gene was a fine shipmate when we served together on WASHINGTON in 1941^2 and will be missed by many. To his surviving family and his many friends, we of '40 send our heartfelt condolences.

Last August Mary L e w O ' N e i l l , after a long illness, died in St. Luke's hospital in St. Louis. She was buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery alongside Rue. To her son. ColTimodiy R. O'NeiU, U.S. Army (Ret.), and three g r a n d c h i l d r e n , the ' 4 0 family sends condolences.

Frances White, who resided in Arlington, VA, died on 3 September after a long illness.

She was the widow of CAPT Harry White, and was buried with him in Arlington Cemetery. She was a devoted Navy wife who led a busy life raising their six children. To Ellen, Michelle, Peter, Kathleen, William, and Carol, and to grandchildren, the ' 4 0 family sends its sincere condolences.

We continue losing about one Classmate each month. In 2000 we bid goodbye to: Dan Blevins, Barron Chandler, Miles Libbey, Orval Dickes, Dick L a n i n g , R u s s Merrill, A b e Campo, Dave Maclnnes, Bill Benbow, Joe Weber, Gene Sheker, Wally Utley, and Ed Mason. Also, the following wives: Gayle Kittredge, Sis Refo Lacouture, and Charlotte L a m i m a n P a t t e r s o n and w i d o w s : P u d d y Anderson, Claudia White, Mary Lew O'Neill, Maxine Brown and Frances White left us. We of the '40 family miss each of them.

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Fox and Alice Parry, Sidonia and Bill McReynolds Bill McReynolds wrote the following about last December's Class lunch in San Diego: The San Diego members of our Class had a co-ed Christmas luncheon at the Fish Market Restaurant in Del Mar on 19 December Attending were Jean and Dave Byrd, Jack Bennett, Betty and Jack Alford, Mil and Bill Jones, Archie Kelley, Clara and Steve Morrison, Lucy and Rollo Rieve, Carol Ann and Milt Silverman, and Sidonia and Bill McReynolds. Absent were June and Cliff Lenz, as June had an unfortunate bout with pneumonia the week before. We also missed Marge and Red West. Red has been on the binnacle list since September fighting cancer of the pancreas gland and is recovering at home. We all are hoping for a full recovery for them. The lunch was set up as Dutch Treat with the local Class fund providing the wine. Conversation was lively as the pictures show and it was a jolly beginning of the holiday season.

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Chmn & Sec'y: CAPT Victor Delano, USN (Ret.) 5610 Wisconsin Ave., Apt # 1409 Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4439 h: 301-215-7532; e: Vdelano@aol.com Next month is 60th Reunion time in Annapolis and I hope that you have filled out your forms and made your reservations. Right now, it looks like attendance will be good. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with me or with Rusty Crenshawâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;by phone, email or smoke! Although Clara and Steve Morrison had hoped to attend, the remodeling of their house in Coronado was late and the subsequent delay in their move from Chula Vista makes it impossible for them to get to the Reunion. They will be missed. The veterans of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign h a d t h e i r R e u n i o n at San D i e g o last December for the 50th anniversary of that epic battle. Frank Parry who commanded the 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines and Bill McReynolds, commanding the 4th Battalion, 11th Marines attended and enjoyed meeting old members of their units.

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Kelley and Bennett Joanne Grabowsky took a trip to Germany last D e c e m b e r and finally w o u n d up in London where she saw six shows plus a trip to Windsor, Greenwich, and a tour of the Royal National Theater She sent the Class cheers for the holidays and for 2001.

Mary and Chuck Merdinger really did some extensive traveling last year and here is Chuck's account: Our travels started in January with a cmise on RENAISSANCE IV in the French Society

Islands (Tahiti, Bora Bora, Hiahine, Raitea and Moorea—two days each). Chuck saluted the year 2000 by para-sailing at an elevation of some 300 feet above Moorea.

In March our next venture was to Thailand (Bridge on the River Kwai) and Burma (Myanmar) where we saw hundreds of temples, and had an exotic trip on the Irrawaddy River aboard the posh riverboat.

us back to several Greco-Roman sites we had visited before, e.g., Ephesus, Priene, Didyma, Miletus, Delos, Mykenos and Athens.

In mid-October, we went to Israel with a group from our St. Francis of Assisi Church.

We traveled north to within 15 miles of the Lebanon border, northeast a few miles from Syria, east a couple of miles from Jordan, south to Masada (with a swim in the Dead Sea) and west to Tel Aviv. Yom Kippur was a quiet day spent in our hotel room in Jerusalem (not a vehicle moved in the streets). We visited most of the holy sites (including an audience with the Latin Patriarch) and many interesting archaeological ruins. This was a time when Israeli/Arabic hostilities were re-ignited in scattered spots, but the only violent incidents we saw were on television. Everywhere we went children were going to school, locals were shopping, tourists were gawking, and soldiers were few—seemingly a normal world.

It was back to the South Pacific in November when we flew to the Cook Islands (Rarotonga and Aitutaki). Quiet, clean and beautifiil, these islands seem less sophisticated and developed than Tahiti to the east. On our return we spent several days in Hawaii celebrating our daughter Susan's birthday.

Though our other daughters are scattered from east to west coasts, we did manage to visit each of them. On a western states trip we drove 2,500 miles to celebrate our eldest grandson David's graduation from Colorado College, joining his parents, Anne and Fred, and his sister, Kathy. His other sister, Suzanne, attracted by a scholarship, is now a freshman at the same college. Our other grandson, Geoffrey, gained recognition as a punter on the Amherst College football team.

His sister, Meredith, is working hard as a junior in high school in Los Altos, CA. While east, (Boston-Washington) we were fortunate to share some functions at Annapolis, MD, with our daughter Jane, Bruce, and Lexie.

ROAD TO MANDALAY. We actually did get from

Rangoon to Mandalay but spent more time there than Rudyard Kipling who immortalized the place for the West with his famous poem.

Next in May, were the lovely Canary Islands plus beautiful Madeira and exciting Morocco aboard OCEAN BREEZE. Eternal

spring in those enchanting islands!

Turkey was our initial destination in September—primarily in Cappadocia where we saw the amazing rock formations, many of them occupied as depicted by the cartoon characters, the Flintstones. We were also impressed with the underground cities, some seven levels deep, which housed in earlier times as many as 30,000 people. Another highlight—the religious dances of the Whirling Dervishes which we were not allowed to photograph. Then we boarded MA^ CROWN ODYSSEY which sailed through the Bosphorous to the Black Sea stopping at Nesebut Bulgaria, Odessa (a beautiful ballet performance in their famous Opera House) and Yalta, site of the WWII conference with Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin in the Ukraine. The end of the cruise brought

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The Merdingers in Raratonga The Merdingers must have accumulated a lot of frequent flyer miles! Last September the Washington-Annapolis group had a co-ed lunch at the Army-Navy Country Club and I thought you would like to see what some of us look like.

Lea Kinney, Nicholson, Dick Miller, Kinney, and George G. BaU

Delano, Ed Miller, Burley, and Mike Miller

I am sorry to say that we have lost some more Classmates, Stu Sterling and Ed Svendsen.

Stu died last September after a long bout with Alzheimer's. Betty and all three children have oiu" deepest sympathy. Ed died last November also of Alzheimer's which had started before he lost Abbie the year before last. Until his illness, Ed was a stalwart at Washington area Class functions and at Navy football games.

He will be sorely missed at both, and his family has all of our sympathy in this loss. With deep regret I have to pass along that Frank Cuccias' lovely wife, Libby, died suddenly on 2 January. I know that all of us who knew her will particularly share Frank's loss and Classmates join in sending him our most sincere condolences. Dana Maddocks lost her daughter, Pam, to cancer last October and Dana has all our sympathy and understanding in her loss.

The birthstones for March are the bloodstone and the aquamarine, which are supposed to denote courage. The brave March arrivals are Einstein, Rieve, Rush, Searle, Sweeny and Dick Wright. Don't wait for the Reunion to toast them—do it now.

Just a few changes for your rosters and here they are Jacqueline Buell—6336 Cedar Lane, Apt. 335, Columbia, MD 21045; Rusty Crenshaw—fax: 208-293-6998; Alan Ray— RAYFOLLY@aol.com; Charlie Styer— styerl941 @ mediaone.net.

See you at the 60th next month.

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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 Now that we are nearly at the end of the first quarter in the new century and writing 2001 on all official documents and more importantiy on checks, we wish everyone all of the best the remaining years of our lives can offer We wound up 2000 in the Washington area with our annual Annapolis luncheon on 11 December. With our usual genial host. Max Duncan, still recovering from his hospital ordeal, Frank O'Brien stepped in and finalized the arrangements at our reunion hotel. Much to everyone's delight not only Tribly and Max turned out, but the second of our walking wounded. Dale Reed with his ever constant nurse, Barbara, also joined us; his first real outing since he was knocked off his feet six weeks earlier Rounding out the welcoming committee were Martha and Pappy Sims, Edie and Frank O'Brien, Muff and Norm Nash, Vira Schoenfeld, Rufe Porter, Rita and JT Hill, Hap Day, Jo Ann and Jerry Miller, Betts and Bill Divine, Peggy Tofalo, Russ and Jack Hinchey, Aime and Bill Richardson, Peggy and Jim Small, Martha Jane and Charlie Smith, Peggy and Buzz Betzel, Ginnie and Tom Smith, Kay Cole, Irene and Mac MacKowan, Ann Beale, Anne and Layton Allen, Joan and Dick Curtis, Kieran and Jack Mitchell, and Maggie Liz and Bob McWethy.

JT reminded all the Class golfers that the 19th Aimual Mary E. Hill Golf Toumament is scheduled for Tuesday, 17 April, at the Quantico Marine Golf Course. He is hoping for a great turnout. If you want to get in touch with him, JT will be in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea in Florida where he and Rita spend January to March each year. The phone number is 954-772-1752.

In the previous column, we noted that Bob Stahl's inurnment at Arlington Cemetery would be held when his daughter and her family had retumed from Australia where her husband had been working with the Olympics.

Services will be held at the Ft. Myer Chapel on 16 April at 11 a.m.

Don Wilson sent greetings in January from their frozen north central Texas home where he reports the rural folks had just had their rural mail route address changed to 3825 Prairie Flower Road, Henrietta, TX 76365-5210, so the medics and firemen could more easily find them should the need arise. It did indeed arise in mid-September as a lightning strike started a grass fire that burned right into their yard as well as 3,000 acres of pasture. Returning from a visit to New Orleans for his eldest sister's 92nd birthday, he and Nell stopped in Bunkie, LA, at lunch time on 26 December He put in a call for Bob Harwood at his manor house

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on the plantation and found him at home.

With their second eldest son, Robert, they stopped by for a brief visit. He reports that Bob is in good shape and in good spirits. He was surrounded by some of his children and grandchildren. They were in the midst of un-decorating the house as Bob was off the next day to Tennessee for his mother's 100th birthday; he didn't want to have to do the un-decorating by himself upon his return. Don keeps in touch with Jack Burton and his last remaining Academy roommate Bunky Herndonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bill Arthur and Dick Arey, the other two having died.

Carolyn and Mo Slater sent email Christmas greetings from Sacremento touting the benefits of receiving Class news over the Intemet. Mo was recovering from two melanoma surgeries and was regaining the use of his right hand. Carolyn has given up climbing ladders.

Frank Andrews was in San Diego in midDecember at Reubens Restaurant, apparently the groups' favorite watering hole. Breaking bread with Frank were John Davis, Charlie Bishop, Dick Sewall, Bill Morgan, Maino DesGranges, Tom Pearson, and Willie Weber. He talked to Buck Catlin in Fullerton who was unable to join the group. Everyone was in great shape and mostly they told sea stories about old times about Midway and sub patrols and flight training, and Army-Navy games, and all the ladies they used to date and big deals they pulled off and all the other things that guys remember and how great it was for Classmates to get together Now we know!

Jeannette and Roy Werthmuller who live in a retirement community in Virginia Beach and Peggy and Bunky Hemdon who live in a retirement community in Maryland took separate group tours to New York for the Radio City Christmas show and a play in midDecember. Attesting to the really small world in which we function, they were happily surprised to be seated at adjacent tables in the hotel restaurant for breakfast.

After Bob Childers passed away, the obituary in the local Annapolis newspaper noted that he had been quite a singer, which none of us in the Washington area recalled. Checking the Class Lucky Bag, of course, revealed that he has served as Chairman, Carol Committee and was a member of the Glee Club his first three years in the Academy. His roommate had also volunteered that his two favorite diversions were singing and dragging. Although I have said many times in this column that I don't do research, since Bob was such a great friend in the years following my own retirement, I decided that this would be the exception. Via email, 1 contacted his youngest daughter, Debra (although she prefers d'Alex) and discovered an interesting side of his long life. She truly loved her father She described him as a wonderful man and with whom she shared a life, which really blurred the passage of the 48 years she enjoyed through him.

Bob entered the Naval Academy with the Class of '39, but stumbled on French and spent two years getting readmitted with our Class.

While working to leam French and retum to the Academy, he paid his way by working in a factory cutting bra straps. He also sang on the radio in Indianapolis. If he had chosen, he could have been another Frank Sinatra, but the Navy called him with a stronger voice. He always sang in church choirs and as the family moved around he'd check out all the local churches and would sing with the choir he liked best. In Italy, he and his older daughter, Judylee, sang together many times in choirs and little "artsy gatherings." He really had a marvelous voice. While they were stationed at the Washington Navy Yard in the '50s, Bob sang frequently at the Navy Chapel on Nebraska Avenue. Smoking did him in, which is probably why none of us had heard him sing in more recent years. The "Rugged Cross," which was the first hymn the congregation sang at the funeral service, was his favorite, and he sang it all the time when driving his granddaughters around. He loved music! The tour in Italy was well used by the entire family and had he so chosen Bob might have been a tenor with any major opera company.

At the Academy, Bob and Ray Wiggins were two of the girls in the Class presentation of the Mikado, which may explain why so few of us remembered his singing. D'Alex suggested that when we think of Bob in terms of "old blue eyes," we remember that he tumed out to be Errol Flynn, or at least the women he met thought so! She also suggested that the next time someone is asked what they want to drink and answers "anything," we remember Bob, because he indeed had a bottle of "anything" in his bar. He used to pour the last drops of everytiiing into one bottieâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;gin, vodka, vermouth, bourbon, scotch, brandy...whatever.

That bottle was served to anyone who requested "anything."

Bob's service in St. Andrews Chapel tumed up an interesting note in the Class history. The lectem from which his family spoke and where I delivered Jerry Clarke's eulogy is engraved to note that it is there through the efforts of the Class of '42.

Max Duncan started the new year back in a rehab center Christmas Eve he discovered a discharge from an opening in his chest where drain tubes had been inserted during the initial surgery. At the Annapolis Hospital, he again underwent surgery to remove a substantial mass of infected blood. Fortunately, the drainage through the earlier opening had kept the infection from spreading into his chest and body. That said, prolonged rest and powerful antibiotics should see him at the Quantico Toumament at least as a spectator.

John Drew left us during the evening of 29 December 2000. He had been in the Rancho Bemardo Medical Center for several weeks with complications from diabetes and a series of strokes. While he had arterial problems

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following a stroke several years ago, he and Dodie had been able to enjoy a cmise to Hawaii early in the fall and they arranged for the Army-Navy game buffet although they were not able to attend. Several Classmates and wives attended the memorial service for John at the Rancho Bernardo Community Church on Satiuday, 6 January. The Chapel was full of friends and relatives who greatly appreciated the memories of John shared by his three brothers and two sons, and by his old shipmate Hugh Webster '55. John's enthusiasm for life and for the Navy carried over to all who attended the reception after the service at the Rancho Bernardo Country Club, where Dodie and John have been active members.

The local Class group will sorely miss John at the Class luncheons, and particularly at ArmyNavy game time, when his stentorian cry of "Go Navy" always set the tone. John's cremated remains were interred in the Memorial Garden of the Rancho Bemardo Community Church in a private ceremony. Our sympathy is extended to Dodie and their family.

and scattered far and wide.

And yet, when two or three shall meet and old tales be retold from low to highest in the fleet will pledge the Blue and Gold

We salute you. Jack.

The writer would like to add that he will greatly miss Jack, whom he considers to have been an especially tme and genuine friend.

Perry Hall Our Classmate Perry Hall died on Saturday, 23 December 2000, after a "never-giveup" fight against a serious illness. Perry and his devoted wife, "Pat," were married for 58 years, and raised a large and loving family of ten children, 20 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Following a Memorial Mass on Friday, 5 January 2001, Perry was inumed with welldeserved military honors and in the presence of his family, friends and Classmates, in the Columbarium of the Naval Academy.

Immediately following graduation. Perry reported to the fighting destroyer, STERETT (DD-407). Perry went from "Midshipman-atgraduation" to "Ensign-in-combat" within weeks, as STERETT eamed a Presidential Unit Annual Membership: 32% Citation for her part in the furious action of Life Membership: 54% the Third Battle of Savo Island on 13 November 1942 when she took on a battleship, cruiser, Pres: CAPT E. A. Robie, USN (Ret.) and destroyer, and was the last to leave the fray.

2111 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 STERETT was seriously battered, and sustained h: 410-224-0850; e: edrobie@aol.com many casualties, but survived.

Sec'y: CAPT "Jack" Van Ness Jr., USN (Ret.) Perry's shipmate, "Cal" Calhoun '38, who 7108 Broxburn Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817 served on STERETT at that time, recently said h: 301-320-4564; w: 202-357-3762 of Perry: "I still continue to hold him in e: Jvaimess43@aol.com highest regard as a great shipmate and a fine John Wesley "Jack" Logan destroyer officer."

Our Classmate, Jack Logan, who served the Our Classmate, Charlie Cooper, says nation for 25 years as a naval officer and for of Perry: an additional 23 years as a foreign service What I remember most about Perry was officer, died of heart failure in Annapolis on his unfailing sense of humor He was always 14 November 2000. Survivors include his able to see the lighter side of things and, beloved and loving wife, "Libby," one son, two where there was none, he provided it. daughters, and three grandchildren.

Everybody liked to talk with Perty because it was fun!"

A memorial service was held on 21 November, well attended by Jack's family, and many Mary Benson Hudson Classmates and friends, followed by inurnment Mary Hudson, wife of our Classmate, Allan in the Columbarium of the Naval Academy.

Hudson, passed from this life in Carmel, CA, Our Class president, Ed Robie, delivered the on 1 November 2000, after graciously and coueulogy at the memorial service that included rageously enduring severe medical problems. these special words of remembrance: In addition to her loving husband, Allan, whom He was christened John Wesley Logan, but she married in 1942, she is survived by four known to all as Jack. He was a treasured sons, four daughters, and many grandchildren. friend and Classmate. He was held in high Mary came from a tme Navy family. Her esteem by his Classmates and friends. father. Commodore Howard Benson 1909, Jack was a staunch supporter and willing was the CO of REINA MERCEDES in Santee Baworker for our Class, the Naval Academy, sin during '43's Plebe and Youngster Years. and the Navy. He held command of several During these years, Mary, along with her destroyers, and was truly a loyal, faithful and mother and brother, lived aboard REINA devoted naval officer and shipmate.

MERCEDES. Her grandfather was ADM And so, a fond farewell to Jack, not only William Shepherd Benson 1877. from me butfromhis Naval Academy ClassMike Strohl In Saudi Arabia mates around the world. The following sendOur Classmate Mike Strohl has a photooff is appropriate: the second verse of Navy graphic memory and is a prolific writer, and Blue & Gold. has sent in a long account of a tour of duty he Four years together by the bay had in the early 1960s as Chief, Navy Section, where Severn joins the tide.

U.S. Military Training Mission to Saudi And by the Service called away

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Arabia. Space limitations prevent reporting all of the interesting incidents that occurred during Mike's tour, but here are two examples: The first incident is titled: Meeting With The

Chief of Staff.

One day Mike received a message from the Acting Saudi Arabian Chief of Staff telling Mike that the Chief of Staff would like to see him in his office in Riyadh at noon of that same day. So Mike got a USAF C-47 to fly him to Riyadh, and, on arrival, told the plane captain to wait for him for the retum trip. An Army car drove Mike to the office of the Chief of Staff. Mike arrived at the ante room about 11:45 a.m.

The aide to the Saudi Arabian Chief of Staff went into the general's office to announce Mike's arrival, and when he came out he told Mike that the general was busy, but would see Mike "in a day or two." This, Mike wrote, was the game of putting down the Americans and letting them know who was in control.

So Mike properly and forcefully told the aide the following: Listen very carefully. As a person, I am not very important but I represent the United States of America, and that is important.

I have an airplane waiting at the airport and I intend being on board it at 1:30 p.m. to retum to Dhahran, whether or not the general was prepared to see me.

About five minutes later the general came out of his office, and explained to Mike through his interpreter how his stupid aide had not understood his instmctions. (And the general did not have any real business to transact.)

The second incident is titled: Receiving a Gift from a King.

One day, toward the end of Mike's tour, he received a message that he was going to receive a gift from the king. Mike was to take a plane to the north of the country to the location of the king's caravan. The king was on tour, a marvelous story in its own right.

The plane was a DC-3 belonging to the Saudia Arabian Airhne. All of their pilots were in fact TWA pilots, on contract to run the airline. Aircraft maintenance was done by TWA ground personnel. So Mike felt safe.

After a flight of about two hours, the plane was landed right out in the desert. People were waiting. The pilots were taken to their room and Mike was taken to his. The pilots and Mike shared a bathroom. The king's caravan was all around. Rooms for visitors were air-conditioned trailers. The bathroom was another airconditioned trailer, complete with shower, hot and cold water, toilet, and was spofless.

Hooked up to it was a water tank trailer, and hooked up to all of them was a diesel generator for the air conditioning system.

And there Mike was, waiting for the next move.. .Soon he was taken to the throne room to be presented. The throne room was in one of the large semi-trailer rigs. An interpreter was present and His Majesty and Mike had a few informal words to say to each other Then Mike was ushered out of the throne room and told Shipmate, March 2001

tiiat the king would receive him in a day or two to receive his gift. Mike spent his spare time walking around the caravan, a marvel of planning and organization.

Finally, on about the third morning, Mike was told that the king would receive him to present him with his gift. Then back to the throne room, where the king made a rather flowery speech. The king sat on a stool, and Mike stood and was handed a box which contained a watch. From there Mike and the pilots went directiy to the DC-3. And so home.

The watch tumed out to be a 24-karat gold model, with a 24-karat bracelet, made by Universal of Geneva. The king's likeness was engraved on the face of the watch, along with his name in Arabic. Mike tumed it in to the consulate general, and about a year later, after receiving the congressional blessing required by law, received it back.

Sec'y note: Mike, what memories you must have of this tour of duty.

Man Overboard!

From our Classmate, Dick Phelps, comes this story of the entirely unexpected and terrible loss overboard of a shipmate.

Every reader will recall the "four stacker" destroyers that served so well in the 1920s tiu-ough tile 1940s. Buih about 1919... 1,200 tons.. .freeboard of barely 6 feet, if that.. .long and slim...most living quarters forward...a couple of bunk rooms aft.. .the only way from the aft quarters to the bridge or mess hall was out on the open deck past the torpedo tubes and boats... steered by cables that ran from the steering wheel on the bridge to the steering room in the stem...cables ran in the scuppers of the main deck... oncoming helmsmen (two always on duty—a principal helmsman and a trainee or lee helmsman).. .the helmsmen was required to r e p o r t to the O O D when he was relieved.

Dick was an officer aboard SIMPSON ( D D 221). Here is his story: In the summer of 1943 we were engaged in escorting fast tankers from Aruba to England carrying aviation gasoline. There were probably some 18 tankers and four or five of these old destroyers in the screen. The tankers were the fastest ones available, capable of perhaps 18 knots, and thus faster than the German submarines. As a result, the convoy was not zigzagging, just plowing straight ahead as fast as possible.

One early morning, out in the middle of the Atlantic, I came on watch at 4 a.m. The weather was rather nice, a few light clouds, no haze or fog, no moon, but enough starlight to see fairly well. The bow waves and wakes of the tankers were easy enough to see.

The officer I relieved did not report anything unusual—just another pleasant night cruising the Adantic. He reported that all the watch had been properly relieved. I waited a few minutes longer to make sure that my night vision was set, then relieved him. All seemed normal. Then, as I settled into the routine, one of the voices I heard was not one I expected.

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When 1 checked into the unexpected voice of die helmsman, it tumed out that the lee helmsman had not been relieved at 2 a.m., and had decided to "cover" for his buddy and not report him. By this time it must have been close to 5:30 a.m. I immediately sent die quartermaster to check the man's bunk back aft, and sent the junior OOD to wake die captain.

The quartermaster was back before the captain appeared. The quartermaster was shaking his head as he came up the ladder so I ordered general quarters, and hit the alarm myself. This, of course, sent all hands to battle stations, and got the fastest possible head count.

The captain arrived about then and asked me why I went to general quarters. I replied that we have a man overboard. Soon the muster reports came in from the various battle stations and it became certain that our young sailor, 18 years old, was gone.

The CO and the XO (who also was the navigator) went to the chart room to decide what to do. Their decision was that: (1) in view of the distance we had gone since 2 a.m. or a bit earlier; (2) the time it would take to get back to where the sailor fell overboard; (3) the time it would then take to resume station; and (4) our low fuel state, it was not practical to go back and try to find our lost shipmate. The CO and XO were bodi crying, as were most of us on the bridge.

Dick, although the circumstances led to this correct decision, it was no doubt a decision most difficult to make.

Lunch Break As all of us now know, it is important to take a break now and then, as reported in the following social item: On a beautiful fall day (in year 2000) Dale Cox flew his wife, Pat, and MaryAnn and Dewey Struble to Catalina Island for lunch to celebrate his passing another flight physical. Lunch on the airport patio afforded a view of lolling buffaloes, sage-dotted hills, and a blue ocean—not too shabby for two of our octogenarians.

More On Pacific Storms Here is another Pacific storm story, told by Classmate "Van" Van Dusen, who was there.

Here is what he has to say: I was gunnery officer of BANCROFT in the Aleutians. The weather was always terrible.

We regularly took water in through the ventilation system, and water sloshed over the wardroom deck. To be able to sleep we wedged anything we could under the inboard side of our bunk so as to make a "vee" in which we wedged ourselves so as to sleep.

The splinter shields on the 20-MM gun mounts were bent back making the guns unusable, and the 1.1-inch mount was unusable with the power drive flooded. The port bilge keel had ripped loose for about 20 feet of its forward length. When the ship rolled to starboard the keel would spring away, and then, when we rolled to port, it would hit the hull like a clapper and its bell! In the engineering spaces pieces of metal were hung where flanges on the steam lines were leaking to keep from getting burned.

We wound heaving lines around the transoms so that you could entangle yourself and

keep from being thrown off. I have a distinct memory of coming off the midwatch with my assistant OOD. We each got a cup of coffee, and started to sit down. The ship rolled to starboard, and I clung to the heaving lines while watching my Assistant fly completely across the Wardroom—together with his airborne coffee cup—landing on the starboard transom, upside down but unhurt!

After the second typhoon (in June 1945) a number of carriers had their flight decks wrapped around their bows. This resulted in a lot of TBS chatter proposing that a launch be attempted going astern!

Luckily, it wasn't attempted.

However, a cruiser lost her bow as I recall, and an oceangoing tug got the duty of taking the bow (which didn't sink) back to Guam where I saw it beached.

Our Classmate Dick Phelps sent in the following report on the second terrible storm: The date of the second typhoon was 5 June 1945. My ship was really beat, dead in die water for a while with big waves breaking over her and pouring into the smashed deck house and down the open hatches into all four engineering spaces, shorting out the ventilation fans and rendering them uninhabitable as the temperature in this space soared. Some of the engineering crews passed out and had to be hoisted out. The whaleboat was gone and the boat on the port side was fiiU of salt water, but still hanging on its davits.

It was one big wave that broke over our 2,200 ton DD. I'm glad I didn't see it. It was bad enough waking up bumping against the bottom of the upper bunk in the rising watch.

The watch went down pretty fast. I went out into the passageway in my skivvies, looking for a way out. There was plenty of daylight, as the side of the deckhouse was broken in, jamming the door to the J.O. bunkroom. I could hear the fellows trapped in there, so I picked up a piece of pipe rolling around on the deck and pried open the door so the supply officer and the radar officer could get out.

We couldn't get out on the deck, as the door was smashed in, so we went up through the hatch to the upper deck. 600pound depth charges were rolling around loose on the fantail, their racks broken. We could not secure them, and watched them smash their way through the remaining lifelines. Fortunately, their pistols were safely stowed in a magazine.

Number three twin 5-inch mount was inoperable, the back of it bent over the guns' breeches, and its upper handling room knee deep in salt water All starboard side 20s were inoperative, as were two out of the three quad 40s.

We got the ship going again. Several officers and men received well-deserved commendation medals. I had the OOD duty later when the Task Group Commander asked for a status report. We had the division commander embarked. He beat our commanding officer to the mike and reported us "operational."

Boy, was our skipper upset! What we really needed was to "head for the barn."

Van and Dick, many thanks for your reports of the experiences of you and your ships in those scary storms!

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Launch Aircraft While Going Astern?

Readers, some reports have come in saying that one or more aircraft carriers, which had their bows damaged in storms, launched aircraft while steaming astem, and recovered aircraft while steaming ahead. Other reports say that this is not tme.

Has anyone ever seen an aircraft carrier launch aircraft while steaming astem? If so, send in a report, please.

Working With Admiral Rickover Our Classmate Ray Peet has sent in a very interesting story of his personal experiences of w o r k i n g w i t h A D M H y m a n G e o r g e Rickover '22, that you will surely enjoy. It begins right here, but is of such a length that it will be continued in segments in two or more future columns. It gives the reader considerable insight into the nuclear Navy. Let's begin the story, as told by Ray: It may interest you to know how I became the first CO of BAINBRIDGE. Sixteen exdestroyer skippers were nominated by BuPers to be interviewed by ADM Rickover

The Offer Is Still Good Classmate Lee Scherer has reiterated his offer to share his databank of information about the important gland way down there in our "plumbing system," better known as the prostate, of course. Just call Lee at 858-566-6308.

Upbeat Report From Dick Walker Your writer invariably enjoys very much the always-optimistic "Year-End" reports from Classmate Dick Walker. Here is the message that Dick wrote this past December: There is so much to see in this wonderful world we share, that one can be forgiven for resenting any time lost due to illness at all.

So saying, please share with me a recent visit to Portugal. A cruise up the Douro River is not to be missed. The port wine is not to be missed either The Parkinson's disease was a constant bother but the visit to the Mateus Palace overpowered it. As 1 keep finding new joys, let me share them with you as best I can.

to the front section which contains important n e w s and info from the Superintendent, Commandant, and Alumni Association.

Closing You are in for a treatl The '43 Class column in the April 2001 issue of Shipmate will be guest-edited by Classmate Dale Cox. S t a n d - b y for t h r i l l s , c h i l l s , chuckles, and laughter!

Urgent Request There have not been too many photos sent in recently to the writer for use in our '43 Class c o l u m n . T h e C l a s s is interested in what you are doing and—yes!—how you look! So send in stories, and accompany them with photos, please!

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for two jobs—CO BATOBRIDGE and XO LONG

BEACH. The admiral whittled the list down to two finalists—myself and Bud Zumwalt At that time Bud was aide to the ASN (personnel) and I was aide to the CNO, ADM Burke. Neither of our bosses interfered in the selection process, or attempted to influence it. Thus BuPers was left to decide which of us was to be CO or XO. That tumed out to be a dilemma for them.

The deputy chief of BuPers, RADM Bud Needham, called each of us to determine our preference. To his chagrin we each emphatically responded—"CO B/UNBRIDGE or nothing."

In short, the decision reverted to ADM Rickover, an EDO, in spite of the desire of line officers to deny him that role.

ADM Rickover selected me for the job, and later told me it was because I had an advanced degree in engineering from MIT. Otherwise our naval records were very similar. So chalk one up for formal education!

Thus begins this interesting story. The next installment will be in the May 2001 Shipmate, as the April 2001 column is being guest-edited

by Classmate Dale Cox, will begin with some insight into the famous Rickover interviews!

Watch for this series. Your writer sends a special thanks to Ray for sending in this fascinating story!

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Pres: Fred Schnurr Annapohs Rep: CAPT Charlie Rozier, USN (Ret) Sec'y: CAPT WiUiam L. Bennett Jr., USN (Ret) 46910 Grisson St., Sterling, VA 20165 h: 703-404-4882; e: boppab@earthlink.net Watch Out! I ' m on the loose again. Yesterday (27 December) Mary-Lou brought me home from our 90-bed health center where 1 was receiving tender loving care, occupational and physical therapy, that was the interim step to coming home. So, now I ' m the proud owner of a very expensive new steel and plastic right knee that still hurts. But, the docs say that pain will disappear very soon. Hope so, because these cmtches are a pain in the *## and too restrictive! Now I ' m qualified to join the Roy Cowdrey and Tom Rhees new knee club!

Dick Walker President's Report (1) As 1 have mentioned several times in previous issues, the Alumni Association Board of Tmstees (BOT) has been reorganized to contain seven Class Presidents as Tmstees. It is hoped that by so doing the Class Presidents will provide a more dynamic input to the BOT, thereby improving communications and resolution of issues that may arise. Bottom line: please keep me informed of any issues applicable to our Alumni Association that you wish me to discuss.

(2) Recently you have heard much about the "right to vote." This also relates to the right to vote for your Alumni Board of Tmstees. Ballots will be available in the March issue of Shipmate—please exercise your right.

(3) Let me suggest when you receive your copy of Shipmate that you don't just read our Class column and the Obits—please also tum

Stan Brittingham writes from Daytona Beach Shores, FL, that him and Ahce and Giimy and Jim Aldrich had the distinction of being representatives of the oldest Class attending the pep rally before the Navy-Notre Dame game in Orlando. He sent a snapshot of the four of them taken at Epcot on that weekend.

At Epcot on 15 October 2000: 1 to r: Alice and Stan Brittingham, Ginny and Jim Aldrich For years Marilyn and Vince Cassani have made an annual trip to New England almost always visiting Classmates and relatives. This past fall they stopped to see Betty and Maylon Scott in Grantham, NH, where the men settled a small golf challenge. I ' m not giving away Shipmate, March 2001

At the Naval Academy, summer 2000. L to r: John Patterson, Bill Patterson, and Jim Patterson

Itk In New Hampshire, fall 2000; Vince Cassani and Maylon Scott any secrets as to which one was successful but Vince brought back a photo of proof that they played.

An e x t r e m e l y p r o u d g r a n d f a t h e r . Bill Patterson, observed his son, C A P T J i m Patterson '72, USNR (Ret.), officiate at the Midshipman's "Swearing-in Ceremony" for his grandson, John Patterson '04. Congratulations to aU three generations :irid eood-luck John!

Last May three '44 couples from Annapolis t r a v e l e d to F r a n c e . T o m R h e e s w r i t e s as follows: Helen and 1 met with Lois and Lorin Hay and Margie and Randy King at Dulles Airport and flew to Paris for a great tour of France from 15 to 29 May. Paris was sparkling, spmced up in celebration of year 2000.

The Kings, being old hands, showed us to the best sights and restaurants during our three days in Paris, and while there we day tripped to Claude Monet's home in Givemey.

The gardens were breathtakingly lovely. We took the TGV train to Lyon, boarded our

'44: Paris, May 2000: 1 to r by couple; Lois and Lorin Hay, Helen and Tom Rhees. and Margie and Randy King

'44: Vero Beach, FL, March 2000; 1 to r: Bill Budd, Hank Gorman, Doc Livingston, Bill Hamaker, and Tom Rhees

'44: Vero Beach, FL, March 2000; 1 to r: Tom Rhees, Russ Croll. Hank Gorman, Bill Hamaker, and Doc Livingston Shipmate, March 2001

brand new luxury cruise boat and went up the Saone River to Burgundy wine country.

Sailing next down the Rhone River, our ports-of-call included Vienne, Tournon, Avignon, and Aries. The cuisine on the boat was, of course, French and superbly done, quite unexpected really. Then the last three days were spent in Cannes before flying home. It was the loveliest time of the year everywhere: springtime.

In his normal, newsy, and interesting Christmas letter. Bill Saltmarsh mentions that Gage Baker had visited in January 2000 and had left his new address which is: Brokfield Village, 139 Gold Creek Road, Brokfield, QLD (Queenland), 4069 Australia.

An email from Bill Wakeland informs us that he and Gloria are moving to the Army Residence Community in San Antonio, TX. He says, "It's a very nice establishment, but we are only the second Navy couple to move there." Their new address is: 5104 Chumbusco Drive, San Antonio, TX 78239; the telephone number is the same, 210-657-7886.

Hank Gorman was active with his camera at the March 2000 meeting of the Space Coast Chapter of the Alumni Association, but then forgot to take the pictures out of it. The reason for the two different casts of characters is that Russ Croft joined the group after the first picture was taken and by that time. Bill Budd had d e p a r t e d . T h e rest of the cast are H a n k G o r m a n , J o h n " D o c " L i v i n g s t o n , Bill Hamaker, and Tom Rhees. Their meeting was held at the Dodgers Country Club in Vero Beach, FL. Recently the Salem, MA, newspaper contained an article about our Classmate, Sid Rose.

The headline read: Rose Display moves into Shetland Park Salemâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A business that began 20 years ago in a Swampscott garage has grown so large that it moved this spring into a large office in Shetland Park.

Rose Displays, which sells signage hardware to retail stores, has come a long way. It now has 27 full-time employees and last year did $4.5 million in sales. "This is an exciting time for the entire company," said Dean Rubin, the CEO of Rose Displays. "This expanded space will serve us well and, in turn, enable us to enhance the service we provide our customers." This is the fourth move since the company was founded by Sidney Rose, 80, a North Dakota native who served on a submarine in World War II. When Rose began diis business in his garage, the first employee he hired was his wife, EUaine, as a shipper Their company, which was most recently located in Marblehead, has more than 500 customers on six continents, including several big names in retailingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^The Limited, Target, and Staples.

I j u s t r e c e i v e d t h e sad n e w s t h a t Dick DePrez succumbed to cancer on 28 December A memorial service was held on 11 January at All Hollows Church, La Jolla, CA. We extend our condolences to Bee and to their five children and will remember them in o u r p r a y e r s . F u r t h e r a r r a n g e m e n t s are unknown at this time.

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Evelyn Cox received word from a daughter-in-law in response to a Christmas card that Zeke Foreman's widow, Fran, had passed away last July, almost one year to the day since Zeke died.

Ray Burk's status: He hosted an 80th birthday party at his home for approximately 100 guests. I guess he is recovering nicely. Way to go, Ray! If the doctor gives me permission to drive on 16 January, my next appointment with him, then Mary-Lou and I with Kelly, our Westie, will take off for Sarasota like scared rabbits to get out of this cold weather. But never fear, our mail is forwarded, so you'll be hearing from that part of the world!

Hey guys, I ' m mnning out of material. Let's get hot and send me articles, clippings, photos (new or old) or short stories of recent happenings in your Ufe or that of another family memb e r Until then! wtb

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John Smith writes: So far, the new millennium has been kind to Betty and me. Our lovely mountain farm is a joy to us, and we can't even imagine living anywhere else.

The first picture of The game activity came from Jim Ravenel: This picture was taken within an hour after The game ended and Carol Sue and I got home from our annual Army-Navy party which our Chapter has with the West Point Society. The snowman is a papier-mache job that Carol Sue made for part of our Christmas decorations this year.

Pres: CDR Everett Parke, USN (Ret.) Secy: CDR Robert O. Sherman, USN (Ret.) 4208 Ormond Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304-1621 h: 703-370-5867; e: rosherm@aol.com In Memoriam Bob Baldwin lost his wife in December shortly before Christmas. Sally suffered a stroke and succumbed without regaining consciousness. Bob's address is 5316 West Old Stump Drive, NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332.

The Way We Were We pass along holiday greetings. Bob Close writes: Not a great deal to report this year, mainly because life here in The Towers continues as delightfully as it has for the past six-plus years. Actually, life is probably too good since the slim, trim, 130 pound Naval Academy flying-rings gymnast of 1943 is now a 200-pound, quivering blob of fatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;oops, I mean muscle. There is such a thing as too much good living. Computer assistance demand remains high as old computers and folks die and new folks and computers move in. Caroline and Les Buck are also doing just great here at The Towers.

Happiness is having a full woodshed. John's holds about six cords. No energy worries here

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The last photo associated with The game is from Buzz Johnston who writes: The real purpose for my writing are the enclosed photos. Nancy and Harry Doyle, 12th Company, came over for The game.

They are such great folks. They go to the same church as us and it, and they, are a consistently great inspiration. My jersey was obtained by one of my daughters through the sneakiest fashion. She phoned and somehow got to the gym, and a Middle answered. She had tried the store but could not buy an authentic numbered jersey. Anyway, this unnamed Middle went into the locker room and persuaded one of the equipment managers to give him a number 24! He sent it to her and she sent it to me. Navy always wins when I wear it. Harry, Nancy, Beth, and I send greetings to all.

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Jim and Carol Sue with friend after The game Bob McCrary sent the accompanying photo of attendees at the "Southern CaUfomia Survivors" most recent Tribal Council meeting, held at the Coronado Yacht Club, on the occasion of the game. I'm happy to report no one was voted off the island, although Sam Gorsline was reprimanded for an un-squared h a t The second photo is of three members of the Tribe who were members of the 1943 team that also beat Army: Buck Dietzen '43, Blackie Pearce'43, and Al Giorigis '43.

Members of the '43 squad are ready to go again, but the coach hasn't called

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Pres: VADM Charles H. Griffiths, USN (Ret.) Vice Pres and Annapolis Factotum: CAPT Jim W. Foust, USN (Ret.) 1914 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Annapolis, MD 21401 w: 800-334-5701 Treas: CAPT Wils R 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 Con^. Sec'y: CAPT Ed Ellis, USN (Ret.) 5229 Barstow St., San Diego, CA 92117-2202 h: 858-278-8665; f: 858-576-0979 e: ednihe@aol.com Ed Goloway (3) now lives at 20475 Earhart Place, Potomac, VA 20165-3579; 703-4332543; edgolo@erols.com.

Bob Gorton (5) has been elected Commodore of the Al Bahr Shrine Yacht Club.

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Wendell McHenry (11) did it again and reported: '46 on top\ I reneged on my post-Nepal 1995 vow of no more high altitudefreks.On 18 October accompanied by our son, David, and 11 other stalwarts, ranging in age from 28 to my 78, we all summitted Mount Kilimanjaro at 19,340 feet. The Western Breach route was more seemingly vertical volcanic boulder scrambling than anticipated. I did manage to sleep at 18,500 feet in a crater of the volcano the night before the final push. Up to the summit and down a very steep 10,000 feet to a camp was not "knee friendly." Up and down the mountain the three guides and 43 porters addressed me as "Babu" which in Swahili roughly translates to "respected old man." After eight days on the mountain, I gave my heavy duty boots to a great guide and once again "vowed" nothing less than three star travel. My companera, Jeanne, willingly did Greece and three of the islands in May plus Swiss hiking in August.

At the 55th I was frequentiy asked where's Daisy? I didn't know then. But, I do now. {Sec'y Note: All of us know Daisy. But the editors of Shipmate who put these columns together don't.

So, for their benefit, his name is Daisy Wilhoit (1). Also, he wrote this colmnn for over 40 years.) In his Christmas card he reported that he became so totally involved in Libertarian Party activities during the year that the Reimion was not possible, especially with the party convention in Anaheim from 1-4 July. They were missed at our 55th. But, with any luck they'll join us on the Mississippi River for our 57-1/2.

Actually, we're hoping y'all be there.

The Greater San Diego Group got together on 2 December for their fabulous Army-Navy game festivities at the home of Barbara Ann and Harry Watson (7). Our gracious hostess, who was recovering from a relatively recent back operation, was assisted by two of her daughters and the other ladies present. A delicious buffet brunch from a multitude of pot-lucks was served after that perfectly delightful football game. Classmates and their ladies who were present included: Nancy and Ymce Bacon (11), Chic Bowling (8), Jo and Herk Camp (7), Jean Chase, widow of Ben Chase (17), and her guest Nita Pearre, Dona and Bert Decker (18), Jan and Ted Dibble (18), Harriett and Ed Ellis (7), Alice and George Ferch (15), Fran and Bob Gautier (7), Bob Gorton (5), Chris and Jim Hugus (15), Colette and Jim Irvine (13), Jack Jones (20), John Kent (6), Al Kulik (4) and his guest Harriet Simmons, Barbara and Crate Lilly (2), Jessie and Luke Maples (20), Bea and George Pavis (19), Peggy Peck, widow of Bill Peck (16), Hank Phelps (10), Lily and Dan Walker (1), Barbara Ann and Harry Watson (7), Stan Weissburg (16), Shirley and Bob Williamson (2), and, Stan Zipser (4).

After some announcements by Ed Ellis (7), our vintner. Bob Gautier (7) presented the lottery prizes to the winners. Nancy Bacon had chosen wisely and held the right combination of numbers. As a result, she became our first three time winner. Congratulations, Nancy!

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'46: L to r: Bob Gautier, Harry Watson, Crate Lilly, and John Kent

'46: L to r: (fco( A) Ted Dibble, Dan Walker and Shirley Williamson; (front) Jean Chase and Fran Gautier

'46: L to r: Ted Dibble, Jan Dibble, Harriett Ellis, Ed Ellis, and Fran Gautier

L to r: Bob Gorton, Chris and Jim Hugus, and Chic BowUng

George and Bea Pavis

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L to r: Jessie and Luke Maples, and Al Kulik

The first six photos were taken by Bob Williamson, and show members of the Greater San Diego Group who savored the win and the bmnch at the Watsons.

From Clete Kennelly (10): You should have seen the holiday outfits that the guys and gals wore at the 15 December luncheon at the Army-Navy Country Club. Too bad that Shipmate doesn't print Class Column photos in color I would have sent you some great pictures. Those enjoying Dick Lyons' (15) great salad plate were: Ash Ashley (13), Larry Baldwin (15), Pat and Chris Christensen (6), Ann and John Collins (15), Carl Duberg (11), Sally and Wils Engel (4), Al Glennon (4), Barbie and Chuck Griffiths (6), Chuck Hansmann (9) with guest, Elsie Sommer; Jamie Jameson (4), Jerri and Lucky Jordan (16), Clete Kennelly (10), Dave Leighton (18), Ernie Lowen (2), Stu Savage (14), Wes Schmidt (3), Dutch Schultz (20), Bill Searle (11), June and Bill Simpson (4), Perry Taylor (19), Al White (6), Phyllis Whittie, widow of Al Whittle (9), and Gordon Yeo (4).

Tuck Huey, Don Iselin, Glenn Nobmann, and Kim (Plummer) Damer

The photo shows three Classmates (left to right) Tuck Huey (1), Don Iselin (1) and Glenn Nobmann (9) giving away Kim (Plummer) Damer, daughter of Kathleen Plummer and the late Phil Plummer (10), at her wedding at Pacific Palisades, CA, on 1 April 2000. Kim is a news anchor who is trying to get a job in D.C. at NBC. From Clete again: Al Olsen '45 has for some years now artanged a Christmas Party for the Classes '40-'49. It was held at the Fort Myer Club, Thursday, 7 December Jerry and Lucky Jordan (16) and Helen and Dave Leighton (18) were the only '46ers who made it this year There were cocktails, sit-down dinner and dancing following dinner Talking about dancing. Lucky told me that he's quite a good husband. Seems that back in grades 8-10 in school in Portiand, ME, he took dancing

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lessons; learned everything but jitterbug and swing. So for weeks before the party he took lessons from Jerry in their family room.

Why? So they could swing, looks like the young folk in front of the "old people." Now, that is quite a husband.

But, I wonder if Lucky told Jerry that he also had dance lessons during his Plebe Year.

Lucky also told Clete that, through his daughter-in-law, he was able to take a test, which qualified him to participate in a three year study at Johns Hopkins.

During the study he is to take certain prescribed pills everyday and get tested periodically. The study is looking into the loss of memory and the onset of Alzheimers.

Additionally, he told Clete he had "passed" the test and did so well that it appears he's a shoo-in to be included in the study.

However, without more information about those tests, I'd be concerned about "passing" them.

I regret to report the loss of two of the members from our Class family. Maisee Lynch, the wife of Jack Lynch (4), died on 2 January 2001. She had been ill for sometime. She was buried at Arlington on 9 January. James J. Simpson (18) died on 17 October 2000. No other information on Jim's death has been received. Our records show that he is survived by his widow, Lynn Simpson, who resides at 2701 NE 37th Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308-6326. Our deepest sympathies are extended to their spouses and families.

Future Events The monthly Greater Washington, D . C , Area Group luncheons at the Army-Navy Country Club on the third Friday each month except for the summer months. Contact our Class treasurer for details.

The quarterly Greater San Diego Area Group Luncheon. The next luncheon will be in March.

Contact Jo or Herk Camp (7) at 858-481-9508 for details. They're going to be our hosts.

Our 57-1/2 on the Mississippi River in 2002/ 2003. Refer to the January-Febmary 2001 column for ideas. Start talking about this event.

Pass ideas to Ed Ellis for the column. Who's coming? The sooner we can agree on a program, the better we can plan. Time's a wastin'.

seems that he was a great fan of Alabama football, and he passed along this word on a former 'Bama player: Before his college football days, Don Whitmire was a do-it-all football player at his Decatur, Alabama high school. He was offensive center and defensive linebacker, as well as the team's punter, place kicker, and kickoff specialist.

At a game in the early '40s, Whitmire demonstrated a remarkable first-strike capability.

Against the high school from neighboring Athens, Alabama, Whitmire boomed the opening kickoff well downfield, and, as usual, outran his teammates in kickoff coverage. A bone-jarring Whitmire tackle separated the Athens receiverfromthe football. Whitmire picked it up, waltzed into the end zone for the touchdown, and then kicked the PAT. On the ensuing kickoff, Whitmire again kicked and then led the downfield coverage.

Athens's dual receivers did an Alphonse and Gaston routine, leaving a live ball on the ground. Whitmire picked it up, again sashayed into the end zone for the TD—and then again kicked the extra point!

Twenty seconds into the game, the score was Whitmire 14, Athens 0!

There were giants in those days!

Orlando Reunion What better chance for a get-together of 15th Co. roommates than a Navy-Nofre Dame football game? Sofie and Tad Moyle, Pat and Dick Southwell, and Jane and Bud Kinser (who is reporting all this) rendezvoused at a "sort of country inn" in downtown Orlando, within walking distance of Church Street Station, and special buses took them to the Stadium. The atmosphere was great, several Classmates were nearby, the Mids managed to keep in step, and next year, maybe the team will win! (See photo nearby) This is the second time recently that the roommates and their spouses have enjoyed a weekend together Last spring they stayed in the Charleston Place, toured Charleston and enjoyed the cuisine, and probably retold old stories. In addition, the Kinsers, while on a Scandinavian cmise, and the Moyles, who were visiting Sofie's home in Sweden, met in Copenhagen for two days, and stayed at— where else?—the Admiral Hotel—on the waterfront. Roommates stand together!

Want Ad For those of you who haven't already seen Annual Membership: 24% Life Membership: 61% this on the Intemet; one of our Classmates is trying to locate a 30" or 31" scabbard for a Pres: VADM John G. "Jake" Finneran, USN (Ret) Naval Officer's sword—a replacement for one Sec'y: Chester H. "Chet" Shaddeau, Jr. damaged. If you or someone you know can 343 Prestonfield Lane help out, give me a call and I'll put you in Sevema Park, MD 21146-1512 touch—or should that be touchel h: 410-647-5868; f: 410-647-2453 Final Honors e: stadir@erols.com With deep sorrow, we add to the list of our Now that was footballl losses the names of Lorenzo Grady Burton, Bob T\irnage writes that at a recent bridge non-grad Classmate Warren George Fox, session, one of the other players, whom he had Lawrence Eugene Hess, and Richard met that day for the first time, pointed to his Preston Yeatman, and we add our heartfelt ring and asked if he was a ringknocker, and if sympathy to their families. Full obituaries, as so, what Class. Upon hearing that he was '47, available, appear in Last Call. he promised to deliver an item of interest. It

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'47: L to r Bill DiUen and Chuck Jeffs consider strategy at A-N game party at Jeffs'

'47: Navy cheerleaders at Notre Dame game in Orlando were, 1 to r, Web Gokey, Frank Readdy, Stu Evans, and Orlando host Bob Tumage

Classmates will appreciate the following excerpts from an email received from Dick Yeatman's youngest son, CDR Dennis Yeatman '83 (SC) USN,: Next to his wife and family, the Naval Academy and the Class of 1947 held the most prominent place in my father's heart...from theflowers,cards, phone calls, and visits to the tremendous turnout of Classmates at die Chapel and John Prehn's eulogy, the family was grateful.

Of course, the Chaplain's Office was thrown into a panic when the "Special '47 Magic" took charge, and spirited his Columbarium niche cover away on the day he died, so that it could be expeditiously engraved and ready in time for the services Shipmate, March 2001

just three days later! I received the "we have a problem" phone call when they couldn't locate the marker! Leave it to '47!

Your Classmate went out very strong, with all six of his sons by his side. For 15 hours they surrounded his bed, telling stories from years gone by that made us all (including Dad) laugh through the tears. Then, a few hours before the end. Bo Heininger called, and told his old Classmate and friend "keep your wings straight". When I passed this on to my father, he signaled back a strong "thumbs up". There is, after all, a good reason why '47 is called 'Best on the Severn'.

You have rightfully eamed your reputation.

And the Class of '47 can be proud of him.

He died with absolute dignity, Dennis.

On The Road Again The peripatetic Jean and Bill Dillen celebrated their June wedding with a muster of the clans in July totaling about forty. Between them, they have 21 grandkids! They then motorhomed west, visiting Betty and Tom Jostein Portland, OR, and Dick Colquhoun's widow Evie in Spokane. The Army game was the excuse for a party at Newport Beach, CA, at the home of Eleanor and Chuck Jeffs (see photo), with Mary Lou and John Richards, Bob Barker (wife Bobbie was recovering from back surgery) and Andy Sansom also present and accounted for Elena and Keith Lakey were guests of JoanMarie and Stu Evans in Cocoa Beach, and the four covered a great deal of Florida during the stay. Keith and Stu were "wives" at the Boat School, and together the two couples apparentiy "did" most of south Florida and just about all of Key West!

Evanses didn't stay home much; the Notre Dame game in Orlando found them there, too, and afterward at an evening hosted by Inge and Bob 'Rimage, with Frank Readdy down from McLean, VA, and Mickey and Web Gokey up from Marathon, FL for the game. Stu says the lovely tranquil view over the lake behind Tumage's place helped ease the wipeout on the field—somewhat.

Joy To The World Mai Jester provides us with a Christmas Story—govemment style.

In 1951 while stationed in Trinidad (then the British West Indies) I was ordered to fly to Norfolk, VA in a squadron PBM and purchase Christmas toys for the children of the Base. I was also to stop by the IRS office and pick up 1,000 income tax forms. The purchase of toys went well. I was able to get a quantity discount at Sears.

IRS, on the other hand, said I couldn't have the forms. My reply was simple; I just offered to write their Washington Head Office quoting their refusal. Of course, I immediately received all the forms they had, with a promise of prompt forwarding of the remainder requested!

The plane returned to Trinidad. Santa descended from the plane while on the ramp, and the delighted kids of the Base got their toys.

(Scribe's note: We saved this onefor a couple of months so that it would reach you at about the time when we all begin facing the IRS's annual challenge to our sanity. You can win!)

The Mail Buoy Al Nimocks has provided us with a new perspective; designated by the 55th organizers to round up all available members of the 3rd Company, he has assembled a number of letters from them, and provided us with the responses from those who, for whatever reason, will probably not be able to attend. As Al says, they are mostly from folks from whom we seldom hear in these pages. Below are a few extracts: From Wayne (Dusty) Rhoads, in Orwigsburg, PA:

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'47: The background shows a lot of familiar faces that are too small to identify, but clearly visible in the foreground are 1 to r: Bette and Ed Appert, Catherine and Len Schempp, and Pat and Roy Atkinson, at the Washington Area Christmas brunch

Corp. at Syracuse in September that year.

Retired from Carrier in 1984. We have been active in skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, and golf. Bridge is Barbs big activity, while I'm now mostly involved in hunting and trapshooting, plus golf. We owned a summer cottage on Lake Ontario for 21 years, but sold it in 1999.

And from Frank Elefante in Honolulu: .. .a brief summary of the past few years.

1996 was a good year, with celebrating our 50th reunion and our own 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends back east.

In 1997 we were able to attend a family reunion at Lake Tahoe in the fall. In 1998, we exchanged homes for a month with a couple at North Shore, Lake Tahoe, but in July, Sophie had a bad fall, hitting her head on cement pavement, resulting in severe head trauma. She spent 3 months at Tripler and two weeks in a rehab hospital before coming home. We had to cancel out on the '47 Cruise, and have not traveled since then. Son Jim and family from CA in '99 and then daughter Kathy from MA this past summer spent time with us here. We are barely managing to hold our own. Please relay our warmest regards and Aloha to our Classmates and spouses, and enjoy yourselves!

Help Wanted We h a v e r e c e i v e d an e m a i l from LT Douglas E. Stephens, a ship's company officer in CARL VINSON (CVN70), who is heading a

'47: Roy Atkinson waves from the Carlisle (PA) Kiwanis float in Cumberland County's 250th Anniversary parade, standing by the train mockup which he built for the Kiwanis Model Railway Club (which he manages) carrying members of the Club and LeTort Elementary School third-graders (whom he mentors) ...sorty that I won't be able to attend the big reunion, so I'll miss your planned soiree alo... I have nothing new to report, especially in the past five years. As you perhaps know, I left the Navy after 3 plus 2 for Korea, and living here in the boondocks of Pennsylvania, I hardly ever see anyone who has ever heard of any place that doesn't play Penn State in football! I do keep slightly in touch via Shipmate and occasionally see the names of 3rd Company folks. Hello to all, and best of luck. Dusty From Jim DUIman, in Paoli, PA: Our activities have been very limited...I have had two occasions of atrial fibrillation and flutter, but it is in good medical control, and.. .Irene's medication schedule keeps her close to home. I've kept busy keeping up with grandchildren's activities as they clear the high schools. Six down and three to go, and it has been great fun.

Each Friday night I email to my extended family (52) all the news—usually about two pages—that I have received during the week.

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uncle (in their nineties) are my most enthusiastic customers. It has tied my family together and really increased the direct communications among the various parts. Jim From BiU Thompson, Longwood, FL: ...brief update follows: 26 years of Naval service, then retirement. 21 years with Traco, then retirement. Another six years with an aerospace firm, traveling and visiting airshows as an international marketeer—and then another retirement! Followed this with 4 years of consulting when my wife sedd it was time for a real job. (Maybe because I don't play golf, but I was obviously not very good at retirement). Took a year to get a temporary teaching certificate, and after a couple of years of substitute and middle school teaching I finally graduated and am now teaching math at a community college Just celebrated 30 years of marriage, and on occasion I hear and sometimes even see my kids and four grandchildren.

From Warren Reinschmidt, Liverpool, NY: Married Barbara Kellar 8 June 1946, daughter Linda born April 1947. Retired from the Navy June 1966, ajoined Carrier

campaign to have an upcoming CVN named for our Classmate and M o H recipient, Jim Stockdale. Doug is in contact with numerous sources of support, and is looking for more.

He asks that individuals who would Uke to help b a c k this effort c o n t a c t h i m by email: dstephens@vinson.navy.mil or by postal mail at; Medical Dept., CARL VINSON (CVN70), FPO A P 96629-2840.

Quick Takes Just completed an enjoyable phone visit with Nat Heller from Coral Gables. He and Olga will retum to Venezuela in a week or two. He recently bumped into Vernon Weaver, who has taken up residence in nearby Bal Harbour, and that resulted in an enjoyable dinner with the two couples and Jack Stephens, who was visiting...Dick Beane writes that he has accepted an assignment as Trivia Columnist of a Newsletter for D E Sailors—and he needs copy! (A familiar plaint to your scribe). Fact, custom, history, or h u m o r accepted with thanks, he says, and credit (or blame!) will be given. Think back to what you leamed as a Plebe—any takers? .. .a number of Classmates have asked what ever happened to the oldtime (our era!) habit of having Bill the Goat at the scrimmage marker on the sidelines at Navy football games facing the direction that we want the Blue to go ? John Snyder, in particular, noticed the absence at the Notre Dame game, then a number of Classmates around me at the Army game grumbled and were finally able to find The Goat—holed up at one end of the stadium—at die end away from the Mids.

What gives? We don't know, but we are going to try and find out... A photo Christmas card

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from Shanghai shows B u d Baldwin in the glittering new Grand Theatre there, on a visit from his normal habitat in Japan... which reminds me of my guffaws the other day when 1 opened a Christmas card from another friend in Japan, and found one of those beautiful foldout pop-up treasiu-es for which they are famous—a lovely pagoda. I tumed it over to read the instmctions, and—yep, you guessed it—Made in China, like everything else! And where w a s m y m a g n i f i c e n t n e w h i - t e c h Griindig ti-avel clock/radio made? You got it.

Keep writing! C H S

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Sec'y: CDR Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302-2903 h: 703-549-8739; e: sk48moore@aol.com With this issue I start my 36th year as your Class Secretary, and, amazingly, I still find it a lot of fun. Looking back at old columns, and I have quite a stack, I find them uncannily similar. We are diminishing in number, it is tme, at a rate that I find unacceptable, but folks older and wiser say that's to be expected. Over the years, the mechanics have improved. We have advanced from the carbon copy with erasures, through thermofax, xerox, mdimentary wordprocessor, to the PC and electronic transmission by email. It still takes a lot of creative assembly, editing, and input from the field other than obits (please).

Bill Speer, starts us off from Grand Prairie, TX, and writes that in the June 2000 column I commented on comparing columns 18 years apart, finding that both noted, "Not much going on in 1948's world." He sets about to change that impression with two adventures: First Hating the Texas heat (113 degrees last summer). Catherine, to find some cool, enthusiastically endorsed my long-standing desire to drive around Lake Superior. We left Grand Prairie on 5 July and drove 4,300 miles through Duluth, Two Harbors, MN; Thunder Bay, WaWa, Sault St. Marie, Ontario; and Branson, MO. In the 1880s my grandfather, Theodore Thompson, and his two brothers homesteaded just north of Duluth on the shore of Lake Superior at Larsmont. They fished for lake trout in the summer and were carpenters in the cold winter They existed in deerskin tents until they completed the family house in Duluth two years later Theodore then sent to Norway for his fiancee, Karen, and they produced six children, the last of whom was my mother Alice. Back to our trip—Catherine and I drove down Larsmont's gravel road trying unsuccessfully to find the homestead I had last visited in '41. Before giving up, we used our new cell phone to call cousin Robert in Florida for help. He got hold of the next door neighbor who met us on the gravel road and led us there. You can't ever go home, they say. Winter storms had devastated my grandfather's homestead, washing away the

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pier, the boathouse, the fisk hus (fish hut), and ice house. The old barn still stood, but was a wreck. The family house was paneled over to look modem. Disappointing, yes, but fulfilling to see the land in its current status.

Later that evening we ran into an old codger who had worked for the Thompson brothers in the '30s, and who led us to the grave of LtCol Mike Thompson (USMC, circa 1968).

Refreshed with Thompson family lore, we took three weeks more to complete this very satisfying tour.

Second adventure. We sailed in the 138 passenger M/V YORKTOWN CLIPPER from

Ketchican to Juneau, 2-9 September If you ever plan an Alaska cruise, you must consider a small ship for sightseeing, camaraderie, and informality. Fjords, mountains, water falls, board-walked townlets, glaciers, pine trees, whales, dolphins, eagles, other flying raptors, seals and bears in numbers to delight a naturalist, much less old salts!

Thanks to Ed Wallace '72, from the USNA Foundation, and his enthusiastic son. Ken Wallace '98, we were in company with a dozen grads, '44-'98. Jim Gammon and 1 held our own with the sea stories and reunions. Jim broke us up with, "If I were alone in the deep forest, with no ladies present, would 1 still be wrong?" Post cruise, Catherine and I rented a Pontiac and put on 2,300 miles visiting Lincoln City, OR; Kelowna, Alberta, Kamloops, BC; Vancouver, where Earl Barondes ferried over from Gibsons to join us for dinner On the morning of our return to the U.S., I ran out of gas on the two mile long bridge over the Frasier River After vainly trying to push the car from the right hand traffic lane while I steered, Catherine said, "What do we do now?" Along came Canadian Samaritans, Mr. and Mrs. John Kuntz, who pushed the Pontiac out of the traffic, bundled Catherine into their "welcome wagon," procured two liters of gas, crossed the bridge both ways, and got us going. Their compensation? Help out another stranded soul. Maybe we '48ers can add to this down the road some time.

Bill parts with, "Keep a clear head and a full tank. We're all in this together" Bud Lally provides this saga from Louisville, KY: I have been contemplating this letter for some time. It is a tale of two grandsons and their path to the Academy. It started very innocently in July 1992, when Delores and I invited our two eighth grade grandsons on a vacation to USNA and Washington. I had no indication whatsoever that either might be interested in the Academy. As their high school years progressed, I leamed differently. Chris Pratt '00, an Army brat, son of daughter Kathleen and Col Mike Pratt had his heart set on becoming an astronaut, and figured the best path was to become a service jet pilot. This goal led to offers from all three academies. Although Mike would have liked to see Chris choose West Point, Chris wanted jets. Since Air force was never in the running, Annapolis became his choice. His first cousin and bosom buddy from the time they were toddlers. Rick Bowles '00, son of daughter Brigid and Dick Bowles, also an engineer, was eager to fly or become a SEAL, anything that was risky. Rick, like

his cousin, was an academic star. No problem qualifying for admission. Although both had some medical bartiers that required resolution, they entered in July '96 in the Class of 2000. Both chose Peg and John Holland as their host couple. It was then that Rick stepped on a real "mine." After some breathing problems on a long run, he failed a new test for asthma and was separated from the service. He returned home devastated to Louisville and engineering school, while Chris sailed his way through USNA, graduating in May 2000. Rick has another year before he gets his MSEE. Although Chris wanted tofly,one of his medical problems became unresolved and disqualifying, so he accepted a commission as a SWO and is now in Surface Warfare Officer School in Newport. From June to November he was a member of the crew of the Argentine Naval Academy full rigged ship, LIBERTAD, scurrying up and down the mainmast, setting and furling sails, a first assignment like I have never heard. For a while, grandpa had fantasies of die two of them competing for sixstriper, but, as usual, God had something else in mind. Little did I realize on that vacation in '92 what the future held in store.

August '96, MIDN Bowles and Pratt with grandfather Lally

May '00, ENS Pratt '00 and Rick Bowles with their proud grandfather

You may recall that Dick Springe died in 1986, he and Alice Mary having settled in Williamsburg, VA, in the early ' 8 0 s . B e n Conroy put their son, Paul, who lives in nearby Gloster County in touch with me recently, and he reported that Alice Mary passed away in July from cancer, but with all flags flying, as was her style. Both are buried in Williamsburg.

The new USNA Foundation now encompasses what we used to know as the Foundation, which still exists for the support of finding and financing qualified, deserving candidates and sponsoring them for a year at a participating prep school to enhance their readiness to enter the Academy. This arrangement still carries on, under the same name, but there is coitfusion in just where and how it all fits in. As a sign of its continued viability, die Class of '48 scholarship, which we established years ago, has placed a "scholar" in the Class

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of '04, MIDN Kellen L. Smith '04, who spent a preparatory year at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, N M , where he was a member of the national champion Centurion ROTC Rifle Drill Team.

Bill Ikard and his best friend, Alda Durill, sent along some cheer at Christmastime. In spite of a serious auto accident in May from which they miraculously escaped, although evidently the car was not so happy at the wheels of a huge tmck, they had a fine year.

They did lots of golf and visiting across the country and over to Douville, France. Bill held his aimual Los Coyotes Viejos golf toumey at the Santa Teresa Country Club. Dee usually wins this one, but came in second for the second year in a row. Not bad for an aging coyote. Here's a quote from an El Paso sports writer: "Bill Ikard is a John Wayne type. He's tall, wide, soft spoken, and packs a mean punch. Ikard's punch, however, is not in the movies, it's on the golf course. He's now one of the best amateur senior golfers in the area, if not the world."

Pat and Bob Fargo were loose in Europe 16 October to 30 November: We flew into Zurich and spent three days in Luzem to rest up before going to the south of Frtmce. We bortowed a house in Cotignac, north of Toulon for a week. From there we went to Nice for several days and then back to Locarno, Switzerland, via Italy. We went to Chur for several days and back to Luzem.

After a week, we went to Frankfurt to visit friends, and then to Weimar to see our friend who loaned us his house in Cotignac. Then we went to Hof, near Salzburg. The lake country around Salzburg is beautiful. Then to Thun, near Bern, and finally back to Winterthur for a few days before flying out of Zurich for home. As always, we drove a rental car the entire time so we set our own agenda. It was a wonderful trip, our 25th in the last 20 years in this area. The weather cooperated quite well. No snow and very little rain. If anyone would like some hotel recommendations in these areas, would be happy to supply them. We have stayed in some wonderful places, most of which give very good senior rates. We intend to stay close to Pensacola for a while until the travel urge bites us again.

We get some photocopied Christmas letters, as most do. Some really have some interest, and I find Libby and Cab D a v i s ' s in that category. Excerpts: The first of June we went to Cape Cod for our granddaughter's graduation from Tabor Academy in Marion, MA, outdoors by the blue water and white sailboats. She wore tiny red rosebuds sprinkled on her hair To our great joy, later in the summer she entered Georgetown University, where Cabell and I were lucky enough to go to her field hockey games, and lucky to have her parents, Cabell III and Joanne, and her brother Steven visit a couple of times. Cabell Ill's next marine biology trip is to the Antarctic in March on a research ship to find out where young krill go between the shore and the deep water using his video plankton recorder In August, our son, Steve, and Shelly and the girls 74

moved from Lancaster PA, to Chapel Hill, NC, to form the new company ARMACELL, "advanced insulation and engineered foam."

Armstrong World Industries had sold its Insulated Products Division (Steve's), including its Armaflex insulation brand name, with plants in nine countries and HQ in Lancaster Steve now headquarters his research overview of the plants from new ARMACELL offices adjacent to the plant in Mebane, NC, one of the North American plants that make Armaflex (for pipes, refrigeration, etc., for ships, buildings). He also moved his whole research lab including all die heavy machinery, computers, test equipment, chemicals, a huge move. We loved touring the lab, and seeing the family and their "tree house," glass on the back showing the woods/deer in November We left there in a snowstorm.

From Newcastie, NH, Howard Crosby fills us in with: You can imagine my surprise while signing a guest book at the museum at Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, to see the name, Newbold Smith, above mine. A look to my left, and there was Newbold. We were in Port Stanley waiting to board an expedition ship that would make several zodiac landings in the Falklands, then on to circumnavigate South Georgia Island with many landings there. As it was spring in that part of the world, there were thousands of penguins and seals to admire as they went about producing their young. In spite of his walking problem, Newbold made all of the landings and short walks, showing fantastic spirit. I had not seen him, since graduation so it was good to get together again.

Howard enclosed a pencil drawing on a sheet of 5-by-8 scratch paper, explaining: The enclosed belongs in your collection rather than mine. I have to chuckle every time I look at it. You drew it onboard RANDOLPH ( C V A - 1 5 ) at Gitmo (Second Class

Cruise) during what was supposed to be a morning class after a late night at the Officers' Club. The figure at the top was the chaplain, feeling no pain as he told us how to properly board the ship from the landing craft. A memorable moment was the disappearance of a Classmate over a low wall as he tried to stand for the playing of the National Anthem (name not to be divulged).

Howard goes on: Phyllis and I have been active University of New Hampshire marine docents since 1985, giving programs in schools and taking students tide-pooling at a local science center We enjoy traveling and usually get away two to three times a year.

G e o r g e M a r s h a l l B a t e s died on 2 3 November in Orlando of heart complications.

His interment was at Arlington Cemetery on 9 January. George had no close immediate family, and since I had late notice of the burial, I was able to gather only Paul Borlaug, who joined m e there for the graveside service, which was the abbreviated military honors service without troops, horses, caisson, and band. It was clear, windy, and coldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;very cold.

We were the sole attendees. The chaplain appeared white-gloved without an overcoat. The sailor pallbearers in peacoats and white gloves

had no scarves or earmuffs. I ' m sure the bugler had his bugle tucked under his arm to keep it warm, and the firing squad were over there behind some ti-ees, but exposed. It was finished in 15 minutes from leaving the visitors building to regaining our cars. Paul received the flag from the chaplain on behalf of the family, the Navy, and the Class, handing it to the attending cemetery supervisor for mailing to the family. The ubiquitous volunteer lady, representing the CNO, delivered to us the kind words usually spoken to the family. We felt sad that no relatives were on hand, but glad we had been able to be there. George Bates retired as a captain in the JAG Corps, and was proud of his career. He was a member of the New York Yacht Club. He voluntarily wrote a kind letter on my behalf some years ago when I was proposed for membership in that fine organization. He and I remained in touch for a time, but I had lost track of him in recent years.

As P a u l B o r l a u g r e m a r k e d l e a v i n g the cemetery, "If we don't go to their funerals, they can't be expected to come to ours."

The Alumni Association recently received notification from the widow of Bradley Dean Hoffman that he died 18 March 1998. An online search then produced an obit from that week. He was b o m in Milwaukee and lived in Whitefish Bay for 63 years. He resigned from the Navy after the Korean War and became the third generation head of one of Milwaukee's first sheet metal firms. A comment from a close friend: "Brad w a s the most mechanically minded man I ever knew. He could fix anything. He delighted in having old cars, and when one of his kids hit a rock in one of his boats he'd smile because he had something to fix." He was survived by his wife, a brother, eight children, and ten grandchildren.

The Borcherts in Bratislava full of sauerkraut

Lois and Bill Borchert provide a picture with the following caption: "This is in response to your request in the last Shipmate. This photo was taken on our unsuccessful scientific expedition to centi-al and eastern Europe in search of the perfect sauerkraut."

Bill Pierson, w h o provides the cement which holds a sizeable group of Classmates in the Austin, TX, area together provides a couple of pics of a mass grouping of carousers. One is a foot-long pan shot and the other came in by email to be downloaded. Whetiier either will print is presently in question. He explains: 1 don't know whether you can use the enclosed panoramic shot of the annual Austin '48 contingent's Army game get-together Shipmate, March 2001

Christmas Ball at Ft. Myers: Dave and Betty Carruth '48: Christmas Ball at Ft. Myers: Rose Ahem, O'Keefe, the Borlaugs, and Betty Carruth

We have sort of adopted as honorary '48ers three guys in townfromother Classes to join us for the past several years. We rotate the venue to a different couple's home each year.

This year's bash was held at Jean and Will Richardson '55's. Needless to say, it was a great day with another triumph for our "Bill" over "Mr. Jackson," the stabbom Army mule.

John Chapman sent a note from Doylestown, PA, having picked out of the Doylestown Intelligencer a long lauditory article concerning the retirement of Classmate, Charles P. Smith, publisher of tiiat newspaper He had been with the paper since 1968, and became its publisher in 1974. It's an interesting article, again illustrating the amazing careers of some of our Classmates, but space won't permit reproducing it here. He ran a hands-on newspaper I quote his comment regarding his retirement: I used to read a lot of books. When I came into the newspaper business I did not read as many books as I Uke. I hope to spend more time reading. I'll continue to read the Intelligencer, of course.

Well, just as I was closing up this column, an email from the Alumni Association tossed me this piece of sad information. William Gamer Wepfer, 6th Company, died on 30 December in Memphis, TN, of respiratory failure. He resigned after the Korean War and settled in Little Rock, AK. He spent a year at the University of Arkansas en route to USNA. In the '60s he worked in Littie Rock for the Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co., where, with an associate, he invented the modern-day gas grill. Later he founded Wepfer Marine in Memphis, a fleeting service that slips river barges in and out of ports.

His wife, Joy, predeceased him and he leaves two daughters and nine grandchildren.

Here is news on the procurement of prescriptions for us old folks. Dave Carruth had checked all this out, starting with The Retired Officers Association (TROA), which has put out a host of good information on coming changes in our medical support in the January issue of their magazine. 1 refer to National Mail Order Pharmacy (NMOP). Briefly, this service provides mail-order prescriptions for a flat small copayment per order (currently $8, up to a 90-day supply). It is administered by Merck-Medco. (1-800-628-8881). There are criteria for eligibility, but if you, like I, are on Medicare with simple supplementary coverage, and not on some other source of prescription coverage, like Blue Cross, you are probably eligible (Navy-Army pharmacies don't count). Call them. They will sign you up and mail you envelopes and instmctions. Another number for Merck-Medco is 1 -800-903-4680, although I got through on the above one.

Well, this column is longer than intended.

Stay tuned. Class luncheon for the Washington group tomorrow with Mids and company officer from the 24th Company as guests.

Christmas Ball at Ft. Myers: Bill Barnes and George Ball

Christmas Ball at Ft. Myers: the Carlquists and Elizabeth Reed

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Pres: John F. Barrow Sec'y: RADM Ralph Ghormley, USN (Ret.) P.O. Box 10262, McLean, VA 22102-8262 p: 703-351-0964; fax: 703-351-5864; e: rmghormley@aol.com Washington The Greater Washington cadre assembled on 12 December at the Army-Navy Country Club for a gala Christmas lunch, thanks to Jack Benoit who organized and sponsored the affair The following Classmates and wives attended: Lois and John Alvis, Flo and John Barrow, Rose Marie and Jack Benoit, Jane and Bill Black, Char and Luke Capone, Molly and Ken Carr, Patsy and Bob Coontz, Pat and John Draim, Priscilla and Bob Eustace, Kay Garibaldi, Ralph Ghormley, Laila and Fred Grabowsky, Dolores and Charlie Haskell, Jacquelin and Milton Jones, Domell and Tom Kilcline, Helen and John Metcalf, Liz and Andy Nelson, Gene Reiher, Paul Riegert,

'48: back row: Alt, Richardson '55, Pierson, Denny '58, Key, Brown '54, Stan Gamer and Crump. Gnh, front row: Helene Alt, Lulu Pierson, Jean Richardson, Buckey Key, Bev Crump. Unable to attend were Ben Conroy, Roy Nunnally, Betty and Dick Wheeler, and Lydia Gamer Shipmate, March 2001

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H e l e n and Taylor R i g s b e e , B o b S m i t h , D e E t t e and Pete Swanson, Lou and Red Tolbert, and Peggy and Barkley Wood. Pete Swanson took pictures.

L to r: Luke Capone, Barkley Wood, Tom Kilcline, and Andy Nelson

Eileen Bufler, Joan and Gene Shine, Cauda and Bob Smith, Elinor and Al Thomson, Jack Venable and daughter, Leslie Williams, Betty and Eli Venning and Betty's sister, Kay Bradley, Warren Vosseler, Marty and Ed Waller, Betty Whiteside, and Helen and Richard Wolford. Chet Davis was the lucky winner of the first door prize: a copy of Tales from Annapolis: A Ring Knocker's Bedside Companion. Betty Venning's sister, Kay Bradley, went home with the other door prize: a Maryland snowman counter to measure the depth of this winter's snow, which we keep hearing is going to reach epic proportions in Xhe. first year of the 21st centuryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we purists in Annapolis know that the beginning of the new millennium is 1 January 2001, not 1 January 2000 as celebrated by the masses in America! Keatinge Keays took pictures.

L to r: Bob Smith, Paul Riegert, Fred Grabowsky, and C.M.C. Jones

L to r: Chet Davis, Keatinge Keays, and Al Thomson L to r: Ken Carr, John Draim, John and Lois Alvis, Helen and Taylor Rigsbee, and Bill Black Tom and Domell Kilcline

L to r: Jack Benoit, Peggy Wood, Charlie Haskell, Barkley Wood, Dolores Haskell, Rose Marie Benoit, and DeEtte Swanson Annapolis Mick McDonald advises that after the year's first freezing rain the Greater Annapolis cadre assembled on 14 December at the Annapolis Yacht C l u b in the historic district. Mick McDonald organized the event and Chet Davis sponsored and hosted it. Only Betty and Bill Guthrie were held back by weather. The following Classmates and wives attended: Flo and John Barrow, Carol Baysinger, Rose Marie and Jack Benoit, Helen and Bob Brady, Mary Lou Bulmer, Char and Luke Capone, Rick Claytor, Ella and Chet Davis, Marilyn and J o h n D o b s o n , Nancy and Al Frost, Bill Goewey, Dolores and Charlie Haskell, Betty Jepson, Rita and Keatinge Keays, Domell and Tom Kilcline, Alice Kraus, Madelon and Mickey McDonald, Marty and Bill Read, Helen and Taylor Rigsbee, Cal Roberts and 76

Dolores and Charlie Haskell

The Washington Marine Corps C.M.C. Jones Jr. writes: The Class of 1949 Marines celebrated the 225th Birtiiday of die Corps (yes, 1775 -2000 = 225 years) at the home of Laila and Fred Grabowsky (Arlington, VA) on 10 November 2000. What a feed and what a great evening. The couples attending brought their top rated covered dish or a large tray of snacks, hors d'ouvre, deviled eggs, etc. It was noted that the amount of liquor consumed these days is rapidly decreasing. The early part of the evening was used for the exchange of sea stories, organ recitals, and the usual reunion lies and exaggerations.

About 9 p.m., the historical Corps Birthday routine commenced as the group gathered around the dining room table. After a few introductory remarks from the host (Grabo) and reports of long distance telephone calls received, the Commandant's traditional letter to the Marine Corps community was read

by C.M.C. Jones. Following this, the entire group sang the "Marine Corps Hymn" wifli great gusto. Of course, cutting and serving the traditional birthday cake was the next order of business. The first two slices go to the oldest Marine and the youngest Marine in attendance. A tragic error was nartowly averted when the youngest Marine spoke up and stated his age. Turns out it was Craig Grabowsky '79 (in attendance witii his wife, Tami, and son, Steve). He had us by 30 years, at least. Attending from the Class were Sally Francis (Duke Francis' widow), Jane and Bill Black, Jackie and C.M.C. Jones, Mimi and Theophil "Paul" Riegert, and Laila and Fred Grabowsky. There were also numerous other Marines and their wives in attendance that were Classmates at The

Eli and Betty Venning Shipmate. March 2001

Basic School, Quantico with '49. In these troubled times, the Esprit de Corps—the spirit of internal harmony and common purpose that animates the Marine Corps—was feh by all in attendance. We are proud to be Marines and to be members of the Class of 1949. Semper Fidelis.

Here And There C.R. White advises by postcard that he took a 17-day cruise through the Panama Canal last autumn. He noted that the last time he was in Panama he was on a gray ship WASHINGTON— known lovingly as "Rusty W." Pete Swanson writes: DeEtte and I went traveling in late November of last year to visit family and enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday. We had a great time, being happy that Virginia wasn't experiencing the temperatures we found there: 17 degrees Fahrenheit in the a.m., 35 degrees Fahrenheit in the p.m. with snow on the ground. We left Seattle and flew to Hawaii for a few days of relaxation in idyllic weather While there, we were treated to a wonderful evening with Anne and Chuck Swanson at the Outrigger Canoe Club with its spectacular view of Waikiki beach with all its well-lit hotels. While enjoying drinks, in popped Barbara and Chip Higgins to say aloha. It was a brief but delightful few minutes during which I got to take this picture of Chip and Chuck.

L to r: John Alvis, Mike Lake, and Charlie Culwell John Alvis advises that while visiting Austin, TX, he had lunch with Mike Lake and Charlie Culwell.

Marge Kirk sent in a Happy New Year message as follows: True Montana Poetry When it's springtime in Montana, And the gentle breezes blow, About seventy miles an hour.

And it's fifty-two below.

You can tell you're in Montana, Cause the snow's up to your butt.

And you take a breath of springtime air And your nose holes both freeze shut.

The weather here is wonderful.

So I guess I'll hang around, I could never leave Montana My feet are frozen to the ground.

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Passings We have suffered the following losses: 4 November 2000—David Morgan Latham; 8 November 2000—Jack East Jr., widow's name Mary Stockley East, 7 Saint John Place, Little Rock, AR 72207; 30 December 2000—Audrey Baur. Fred Baur's address is 80 Amity Drive, Wayne, PA 19087-5508; 3 January 2001—Col Henry Hoppe III, USMC (Ret), widow's name is Wilma Hoppe, 443 Counfry Club Blvd., Slidell, LA 70458-1312.

Thanks More thanks to Classmates. Mick McDonald keeps me (and you) updated on Annapolis doings, and has been the local contact for a widow bringing her entire family to participate in a Classmate's interment in the Columbarium.

Address Updates Lou Branch: loubranch@juno.com; Fred Grabowsky: Grab@usmc.net or Grab49@ juno.com; Mark Lechleiter: mblechjr@ juno.com; John Ostlund: jostlund@ qwest.net; Martha Ripley: new address 2411 Mcintosh Loop, Missoula, MT 59801.

From The Binnacle List Keatinge Keays advises tiiat Ralph Murphy has progressed in his rehab at Heritage Harbour to the point that he is now living at his home at 2626 Point Lookout Court, Annapolis, MD 221401-6810.

Gene Reiher advises that Les Fenlon (Lefen@earthlink.net) was in a serious auto accident on 21 November 2000. He has recovered sufficientiy from the first series of orthopedic procedures that he is undergoing rehab at a nursing home, and is scheduled for surgery to reassemble his right ankle, after which he will be able to start physical therapy. He would Uke to hear from Classmates, 757-496-5934; 2224 Scallop Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

Excerpt of the Month "A photographic memory but with the lens cover glued on."

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Pres: RADM Roy Snyder, USN (Ret.) 3921 Colonel Ellis Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304 h: 703-823-2464; f: 703-823-4467; e: roydl314@aol.com Exec. Sec'y: Larry Hawkins 3916 Linda Lane, Annandale, VA 22003 h: 703-573-4256; f: 703-573-1661 (call first); e: llhawldnsl@juno.com Con-. Sec'y: CAPT Wayne L. Jensen, USN (Ret) 499 Skyhill Court, Chula Vista, CA 91910 h: 619-421-6756; e: wayneljensen@home.com For Carol and Charlie Cooper it is now "15 years after the Corps." They report to be in excellent health and still able to remain active in tennis, exercise, and all kinds of worthy causes. Charlie's chairmanship of the Iwo Jima Preservation Committee continues to lead the

resistance to USAF encroachment into the War Memorial Park. This bitter struggle continues but there appears hope for reconciliation.

Charlie's Committee for the 50th Reunion of the 7th Marine Corps Basic Class took honors for the best ever The Coopers celebrated their 50-years of marriage by flying to London and embarking on a tour of Northern Europe via cmise Hues. Their's was a memorable journey with visits in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Estonia, Sweden, Finland and Russia. After all the travel they were glad to spend Christmas at home with son. Chip, Maria and their boys.

To celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, Velura and Roy Highberg rented two houses in the Canaan Valley of West Virginia for the entire family. The picture (see next page) was taken just as they were about to enter a restaurant for the celebration. From the looks of such a fine (and very large) extended family, it is easy to see it was a good year for the Highbergs and Roy adds it was a good year for the dahlias and strawberries.

Rex Kilbourn sends a picture (see next page) taken during October Homecoming in Annapolis. The '50 group are aboard the Oxford, MD, ferry, which is the oldest continuing mnning ferry in the U.S.A. Rex asks for the dates of the 55th Reunion in Hawaii and we can't answer that just yet, but rest assured it will be held so to assure balmy breezes and the high tourist days.

Sally and Chuck Mull continued their travels throughout 2000. After a couple of days in Seattle with the Coughlins, they explored the Yukon Territory via motor coach and highspeed water-jet catamaran. Chuck and his son, Charlie, had the opportunity to ride the Aegis guided missile destroyer MCCAMPBELL down the ways during her launching at Bath Iron Works in July. It was off to Scotland in September for visits to grand country estates and small casties on Loch Lomond and the islands of Eriska and Skye. Two nights aboard the Royal Scotsman 19th century deluxe frain was yet another memorable experience. Then they had five days in London to see three shows and dine in the theatre district. They took in Harrods, Greenwich Observatory and the 0-degree meridian and a Thames River craise. A trip to Atianta ended up the fravel year for the Mulls and like the Coopers a Christmas at home.

At the '50 December Class luncheon at the Mariner Club, Naval Station, San Diego we managed to gather: Bob Muck, Gene Wisenbaker, Wayne Jensen, Dick Thurston, Mark Fradden, Dick Martin, Dick Smitii, Frank Taylor, Bill Grimm, Charlie Clark and Dean French. On 17 December, Geri and Dean French had an open Christmas house at their absolutely beautiful home in La Jolla, which most believed must have been a set for a Hollywood movie. For those in San Diego it put the Class in a mood for a happy holiday season.

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Greenberg, Tom Rogers, Ed McLean, Jim Wilkins and John Cavanaugh. Needless to say they evidenced great joy in the manner in which Navy football had accounted for itself against Army.

At the December '50 luncheon at LaPorta's restaurant in Alexandria, VA, we had: Bob Oliver, Bill Kiehl, Daryle Tripp, Charlie Hirsch, Bill Smoot, Bill Rockey, Larry Hawkins, Jack Ryan, Milt Schultz, John Cavanaugh, Ray Bowers, Marsh Treado, Frank Sterner, Law BGvlen, John McNally, Dick Powell, Arnie Austin, Roy Snyder, Earl Halpem, Tom Rogers, Don Stull, Rod Eyster, Bob Shultz, and Bill Simons. Jim Lynn had suffered chest pains and was in cardiac intensive car at Walter Reed Army Medical Center The report of the nominating committee composed of Milt Schultz, Law Kivlen and Daryle Tripp was accepted and approved for Class offices. They are: President—Roy Snyder; Vice President—Bob Shultz; Secretary—Larry Hawkins; Treasurer—Jim Lynn; Corresponding Secretary—Wayne Jensen. Close liaison between the Executive Committee and all members of the Class whatever their geographical location is expected and anticipated.

The Class of '50 was well represented at a memorial service conducted for Col Ernest Schultz '52, USAF, brother of Milt Schultz at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Palos Verdes, CA. Milt gave a moving eulogy for his brother From the Class of '50, the service was attended

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in Tokyo. He had been rated number two in the world in the over 65 age category for competitive tentus.

Information on the USNA Class of 1950 Fund has been forwarded by Dick Powell to all members of the Class. In that letter, Dick fully outlines the vision and the goals around which we will be able to support and repay our debt to our beloved Naval Academy.

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Pres: CAPT Bob Small, USN (Ret.) 874 Coachway, Annapolis, MD 21401 p: 410-841-5167; e: rhsusna51@earthlink.net Vice Pres. and Class Fund Raiser: Guy Shaffer 344 Martin's Cove Road. Annapolis, MD 21401 p: 410-757-9086; e: ghbs51usna@aol.com Con^. Sec'y: H.T. "Beau" Dietrich 9508 Woody Lane, Great Falls, VA 22066 p: 703-759-5006; e: Beau9pnt5@aol.com Treas: John "Jay" L. Woodbury Jr. 7515 Cornith Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306 p: 703-768-3848; e: jaywoodl@juno.com To the world you might be only one person, but to one person you might be the world.

President's Corner By the time you see this column in print, we will have just six months remaining before our 50th Reunion. You should have received our second mailing with further details about the planned Reunion activities and schedule.

Hopefully, you already have returned the Registration Form. The information it contains is

vital to die success of our Reunion. If you have been procrastinating, please make a commitment so that your Reunion Committee can finalize arrangements with the many vendors and organizations that will play a part in making the weekend a success.

The installation of the Video Kiosk in the '51 Gallery of Ships has been completed and has proven to be a popular attraction. This most recent gift of the Class and the videos it shows have been recognized and accepted by VADM John Ryan '67, the Superintendent, in a letter addressed to the Class. The significant portions, of which, are quoted below: .. .It is with a great deal of pleasure that I accept, on behtdf of the Naval Academy and the Museum, the outstanding videos that (sic '51) has prepared for the Ship Model Gallery.. .the visitors to the Gallery wiU benefit from the information these four videos provide on the models in the collection and on the donor...

I wish, also, to Commend the Class of '51 and the Hooper Foundation for their continuing support of the Museum and the Ship Model Gallery. Your efforts.. .are helping to bring the Museum into the 21st century....

Bob Small Administrative Matters Your Class secretary and others who have a need to know continue to be confounded by their inability to contact some of our Classmates. The January Class column contained a list of Classmates with unknown addresses.

Our attempts to get out information regarding Reunion matters have disclosed many umecorded changes of address among those who still remain in contact. Please, keep Beau Dietrich informed when you move, change phone numbers or email addresses or otherwise alter the way we contact you.

By the time this column reaches you, the Annual Report on the Museum and '51 Gallery of Ships activities for the year 2000 will have been submitted to the Board of Directors. Cost will not permit blanket mailing of this report but, if any individual Classmates are interested in the details, you may contact Guy Shaffer and he will mail a copy. As soon as the report has been delivered to the BOD, it will be put on the Web for those who follow the Class's activities through that medium.

A highlight of the 50th Reunion will be tiie production of a 50th Reunion Book. This mighty tome is well along in preparation and will be a well written history of our Class from our initial reporting to Mother Bancroft as Plebes to full coverage of the 50th Reunion itself. Photos of Reunion events will be included. The Big Book as it is known to the editorial staff will be delivered after you have retumed home. This will permit the inclusion of a full report on the 50th. Those who attend the Reunion will be given the Big Book as a memento. But, even if you are unable to attend in person, you may still enjoy the Reunion vicariously by ordering a copy for delivery to your home. Details will be forthcoming in future mail outs.

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Football tickets for the Reunion will be a Belk were when he claims to have needed their challenge. Over the years, the number of sea- help. Seems to me the need was minimal, as son ticket sales on the Blue (Navy/shady side) the following photo shows. of the Stadium have grown steadily. ConseIt is probably important to note that John quently, there are only a limited number of was not unsupervised in his activities. The single game tickets available. Season tickets photo below shows McGrew accompanied by holders, including first time season ticket hold- suitable chaperones; Ruth and Phil Pahl, and ers, have priority. Members of NAAA, also, Doris and David Ferree. have priority for single game tickets. Those Our Classmates continue to ramble about the who have not been buying season tickets or world spreading cheer, cash, and good will. are not members of NAAA should consider The following photo demonstrates the point. their options for the Reunion game. '51 will Nancy and Bill McDonough are shown endo its best to obtain good seats for all of our joying the "cheer" in liquid form at the last Class. Those with season tickets, no doubt, will Octoberfest in Munich, Germany. This was an choose to remain in those seats. For others, it interlude on a two week journey to Germany is suggested that joining NAAA would be ad- with their seven daughters and most of their visable. The cost is low and the pay-off may spouses. The occasion was an early 50th annibe important to you. Buying season tickets for versary celebration. a better seat may be a bit pricey, but recognize tiiat non-season ticket holders and non-NAAA members likely will be seated on the Gold (visitors/sunny) side of the stands. Football tickets are planned to go on sale by March.

The Reunion Committee does not plan to handle Reunion football ticket purchases; that will be each Classmate's responsibility.

Mail Bag John McGrew provides a good start to the Mail Bag reports with evidence of a very enjoyable craise to the Caribbean. It seems that there were a number of atttactive single ladies on the trip. Showing the initiative expected of Nancy and Bill at Octoberfest Bill also included a photo, taken at our 35th a '51er, John promptly made them honorary members of the Class. Good thinking! John Reunion, of Jim Nehaz, Fred Gambke, and also asked where Ron Davies, Herb Zoehrer, John Dungan suitably attired. Does anyone Haig Donabedian, Woody John, and Reece think they can repeat this year at the 50th?

Nehaz, Gambke and Dungan at the 35th Reunion

In my last column, I noted that we need more input from Classmates not in the Washington area. Apparenfly, this plea had some effect since this month's mailbag has a number of "non-local" inputs. A letter from Roger Drew reports that his past year was; "Wonderful culminating in a marriage to Mickie Johnston."

Roger's first wife, Nancy, passed away in '98.

Mickie's husband died shortly thereafter.

Roger and Mickie met some months later They were married in an old fashioned westem weddingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;guests were transported by horse drawn wagon through the Arizona Pioneer Living Museum (c. 1900) to the chapel. The wedding reception was held in the Museum Opera House. The picture that follows was snapped at the reception.

Roger and Mickie Drew dance at their wedding

'51: John McGrew and honorary members of '51

'51: L to r: John McGrew, Ruth and Phil Pahl, Doris and David Ferree on the cruise ship CENTURY Shipmate, March 2001

Let's hope that Roger and Mickie attend our 50th so that we can meet Mickie and leam more.

Remember when attending an Army-Navy game involved early reveille, a bus ride to Baltimore, a frain to Philadelphia and a march to the stadium?

The Woodburys, Boyces, Thomases, Hilgartners, Duncans, and Ward de Groot traveled in style to this year's Army-Navy game in Baltimore as the photo below indicates. Seems that with age come independence and organizational ability.

Not all of our Class braved the elements to view the A-N game from the stadium. The photo (see next page) shows that the crowd that annually joins the Stockdales to cheer on Navy was as enthusiastic as ever The photo must have been taken before the Navy team tried to scare us all to death by letting Army get back into the game.

In November Suzanne and Jack Hamilton were guests at Evelyn Swart's beautiful home at Ford's Colony in Williamsburg, VA. Jack reports that the golf game was "great" as was the repast that followed.

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Pres: CAPT Jacob C. Brown, U S N (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Leigh Ebbert, USN (Ret.) 2514 Culpeper Road, Alexandria, VA 22308-2133 e: lebbertl@juno.com Webmaster: Howard McCollum e: hmccollum@prodigy.net Class Web site: www.usna.coni/classes/class52/ Dafault.htm

'51: A-N game at the Stockdales, clockwise: Bill Thompson, Joe Hillock, Barbara Inman, June Kalisch, and Dick Inman

Jack Hamilton, old high school friend, Evelyn Swart, and Suzanne Hamilton

Regmar Haneman sent an email from sunny Mexico reporting on great weather, flowers in abundance, visiting house guests and lots of Tequila.

Unfortunately there were no pictures to validate the claims or confirm the trath. Reg, next time send pictures! Some of us can download them on our computers.

Last Call Frank Kneece passed away on 11 December as a result of complications relating to a June stroke. He was buried in Avon, CT, following services in the Avon Congregational Church. Frank is survived by his wife, Terry, six children and five grandchildren. Our most sincere condolences are offered to his family.

Final Thoughts We are now into the last months of our 50th Reunion Fund Drive. The results for 2000 will not be reported by USNA AA until after this has been sent off to tiie editor, but informed forecasting indicates we are close to meeting our goal, but not yet there. Your Board of Directors engaged in a teletiion in November and 80

December to contact those who have not yet made a contribution. We obtained a number of promised pledges. These all help, but we still have a number of non-players and some that are still "on the fence." I know there are others who can do better than they have. Please consider how you can help. Our support of the Museum, reported frequentiy on the Class Web page, has garnered much praise for '51 and for what our efforts have produced. For example, the Museum was a focal point of the Supe's fall briefing to the USNABoard of Visitors. That sort of exposure shows what we are accomplishing. Won't you please consider a donation, if you have not made one? The Reunion Fund has nothing to do with women in the military, how ethics is taught at USNA or what one may think of the incumbent senior leadership of the military. These are matters to take up with your elected representatives.

The Reunion Fund is a carefully considered effort to leave an inspirational and lasting legacy, (including ' 5 r s role in that legacy) to the Naval Academy. This is something each of us should desire to support. Guy Shaffer ^

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Golden Lucky Bag We have 20 months until our 50th Reunion.

Please send photos and hard copy materials for the Golden Lucky Bag to: U S N A Class of 1952, Golden Lucky Bag, R O . Box 657, Merrifield, VA 221160657. Send materials for the Golden Lucky Bag via email to: jzach52@earthlink.net.

Moving swiftly into the first real millennium year, what is going on with you? I had mixed feelings about the "news?" that Bancroft was being wired to have phones in every room. Now I realize that this is the information age, and Intemet access may be very helpful. H o w e v e r the image of phones ringing during quiet times (sleep, study?) was disturbing. I had a similar feeling a couple of years ago on ENTERPRISE. At sea, the phone rang and interrupted a strike briefing. It was someone on the NavAirLant staff asking for information. Ye gods! The CO reflected that having a phone available to the crew had both benefits and challenges. How much can I (a crewman) do to help a situation at home? Listen, advise and wish I were there? Progress? We do accommodate. I find this feeling similar to those in stories about early ship C O s ' reactions to having wireless devices on board in the late 1800s.

Army-Navy Southwest Style Bob Michaels writes: Wasn't that some game! We were on the edges of our collective seats until the final seconds ticked off the clock, and then waited patiently through endless commercials for the singing of Navy Blue and Gold by the Brigade. Unfortunately, we were pre-empted by TV programming so had to settle for an impromptu rendition by those present.

The happy souls gathered at Janet and Bob Watkins' lovely Park Place B&B in picturesque, historic Bisbee included Donna and Mason Anderson, Sue and Bob Michaels, Emie and Carl Webb, and our hosts. Bob had made reservations for our group to take the "underground joumey" through Kartchner Caverns on our way to Bisbee, Friday afternoon. Still being developed as a "living" cavern system Kartchner Cavems is quite impressive and well worth the side trip off Interstate 10 for those traveling in the area. We also had reservations for dinner at Rosa's Little Italy Restaurant that evening, ending a day filled with anticipation for Saturday's game.

Pre-game activities at Park Place B&B consisted of a sumptuous breakfast prepared by host Bob himself, and just when it looked like Army might pull another "come-from-behind," Janet provided a luncheon buffet spread that more than sustained us through the final quarter.

Thank you. Bob, very much, and I will insert the pictures when I get them.

From George Berry: Got caught with a new roll of film in the camera and have finally finished shooting it and developing it.

The Northwest Chapter gathered at the home of Wendy and George Berry to mightily cheer on Navy to a successful season with their win over Army. Can't say all were confident from the beginning that the game's ending would ensure a

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hold (mosdy lies and frequently unprintable). We drank a little(?), played some cards, and even had a contest on Ed's unique slot machine. Larry Novak, the pro from Chicago left with an appropriate Windy City moniker, "Larry da Whiff," jusdy eamed on the golf course. Ken, Gregs, and Larry were a strong Marine contingent and played well, while telling us of the "Sands of Iwo Jima." Can you believe we did not play for money, but for the opportunity to "do the dishes" each night? (Are we getting old?)

It was a great outing, with everyone enjoying the opportunity to "Carry-on." Our thanks to our gracious host, Ed Paluso, mayor of that westem Pennsylvania metropolis, Charleroi. We are all anxiously awaiting the next one.

Thanks, Gus. Bob Jacob wrote to say that he and Nancy have relocated to Willow Street, PA, (just south of Lancaster) and arrived just in time to get the TV setup and see a great A-N game. He writes: Seems no sooner did we finish Navy Blue and Gold than we were off to a neighborhood tree trimming party. And talk about "whenever two or three shall meet," the first person we were introduced to looked very familiar; and well he should be as we both recognized each other—Dave Ackerson himself. Not bad for a 48-year lapse since we last saw each other. We will be living about four villas down the street from each other, and looking forward to a renewed friendship. All in all we are very pleased with the decision to come here; the people have been fantastic making us feel at home, and the Lancaster area is a paradise for sightseeing and shopping. The Amish fanners with their horse carriages and old life style help us to slow down a bit and enjoy the world around us.

Looking forward to being a lot closer to D.C. and getting to some of the '52 functions.

Thank you. Bob, and we look forward to seeing you.

Will have information about the D.C. and Annapolis area SweetHeart Brunch next time.

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'52: Third Annual Paluso Lodge golf outing successful season. The winning pool was won by Wendy Berry who, with her Norwegian upbringing, doesn't really understand football and had randomly selected a square.

At our after-game meeting, Glenn Driver made a presentation on a project he has taken upon himself to make available to all. He has hired a professional artist/engraver to design a Class of '52 Logo for the 50th Anniversary and have it engraved on a magnum bottle of wine. Anyone interested should contact him directly. It is really going to look great.

Thank you, George, for the report and the picture. Shown 1 to r: {back row) Jim Niederkrome, Glenn Driver, Ralph Enos, Whit Hansen, Chet McRorie, Ron Campbell, Fred Adair; (middle row) Bee Niederkrome, Angela Driver, Marty McRorie, Vera Campbell, Mary Jan Adair; and (front row) Wendy Berry, Kay Enos, and Chuck and Susie Seegar.

The Class contingent gathered in the Koran Room of the Fort Myer Officers' Club for the 2000 USNA Christmas Dinner Dance was: Francoise and Allyn Bress, Rita and Gamett Bailey, Joan and Bob Denbigh, Carmen and Larry Layman, Rosemary and Walt Locke, Esther and Vince Manara, Jan and Jerry Rapkin, Lois and Dick Smith, Jane and Bill Studabaker, Petey and Biscuit Wev, Jane and Jack Young.

Thank you, Allyn, and Jean and I hope to be there next year Shipmate, March 2001

I received an interesting card from R.E. "Bob" Tumage '47, who wrote: I have a new friend, Jerry Smith of Maitland, FL. He is interested in Annapolis grads. After playing two hands of bridge at my table, he approached me, having recognized myring.He gave me some interesting information on my Classmate Don Whitmire '47, All American football, which will appear shortly in Sliipmate. Jerry is a high school classmate of C.C. Smith. He and many other Classmates of his are hungry for news and information of Carol's career and adult life. Bob will send additional information to me, and share Sliipmate with him. I haven't heard from Sara Jane in a year or so since she re-married. I would hope that she, other widows and families are sending inputs to our Golden Lucky Bag. Thanks, Bob. Gus Eggert sends along the picture (above) of the third Annual Paluso Lodge golf outing at Deep Creek Lake, MD. From 1 to r: Ed Paluso, Phil Duckett—St. Louis; Gus Eggert—southern Maryland; Dick Gregory—Charleston, SC; Ken Weir—CA; John Inman—Lebanon, PA; Larry Novak—Chicago; and "Dawg" Davison—hills of NC. Gus notes: Many of us hadn't seen each other in too many years, but it didn't take two minutes to go back over 40 years. Great weather (a little rain never stopped a good golf game). Lots of stupendous meals prepared and served—by us! (Inman was the lead cook.) More stories than this letter could

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Pres: CAPT A.E. "Gus" Hubal Jr., USN (Ret.) 6449 Johns Road, Falls Church, VA 22043 h: 703-533-3041; work fax: 703-534-8005 Sec'y: LCOL David B. Jones, USAF (Ret.) 1 HarboursideDr., Apt 1-701, Defray Beach, FL 33483 h: 561-278-8325; e: djlocker@earthlink.net Webmaster: Paul Dudley e: pauld53@earthlink.net http://home.earthlink.net/~pauld53/usna53 We finally escaped Virginia's really cold weather However, the weather we found when we arrived back in South Florida in early January was very cold for Florida, with afternoon temperatures barely reaching 60 degrees. Fortunately, that seems to be changing as today we are going to get into the mid70s. Most of my computer problems caused by the Navidad Virus seem to be getting resolved. At least I am now able to receive and send my emails through the earthlink server. A full-scale virus attack can really mess things up. I now am updating my anti-virus program almost daily and I do not open anything with an ".exe" in its address or header Luckily, even with the virus problem a lot of news has come in so I will get right to it.

Joy and Stub Chace live fairly close by here in Florida and we get to see them several times each winter We hear from them almost daily through email as Stub is a prolific writer and we are kept

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current on his take on political events, get lots of good jokes as well as good updates on our '53 Marines. Not only are they friends, but also they really help me find news for the column. This month there is some really good news that affects the Chaces.

Stub reports: Our Navy captain son, Christopher Bruce (Chace), called from the Adriatic to say that he has been successfully "Screened for Assignment to Amphibious Command at Sea." Stub was able to get to the Web and read the FYOl Surface Major Command Board Results. They are assuming that Chris will get command of an LHA or be a Group Commander He was due to arrive in Norfolk on 21 December and Joy and Stub were going to be there with bells on. That is wonderful news and we send our heartiest congratulations to Chris, his family and to his happy parents!

Stub also sent me an old clipping from the Fall River (Massachusetts) Herald Tribune that a friend had sent him. The clipping reported on a sailboat mishap in Mount Hope Bay, off Spar Island that took place in August of 1947. Four teen-age girls were rescued when a squall capsized and sunk their 12-foot Herreshoff boat. Two other girls in another small boat barely made the Touissett Point shore as the storm increased. The rescue was by a powerboat alerted to the girl's plight by a Mrs. Robert Deane who witnessed the capsizing. The two girls that successfully reached shore were Joy Deane (14) and Nancy Ferguson (15). Stub notes, "The name of Joy's boat was THE DUCHESS. She still is." Congratulations to Joy also. Did she get screened for Command at Sea? Stub and many of his Marine Classmates are doing something that we all should be doing. They are writing informal biographies or resumes of what has happened to them since they left Mother B and they are passing these around among themselves.

It is a good idea, as, if nothing else, it is bound to raise memories (good and bad) for all of them of our almost 50-year adventure in the real world.

There is another benefit that could come from this effort. Chris Zirps, as part of his planning for our 50th, has asked Bud Kauderer to make a 50 year book that can be distributed to all at the Reunion.

With inputs like the Marines are working on we could come up with a pretty good Class Biography.

How about it? Art Gilmore and I have volunteered to help Bud on this project, and I'm sure we would welcome help from those of you with desktop publishing and computer graphics expertise. AU the rest of you have to do is write up a one page or so summary of your life and send it to the three of us. Time is getting short on this since the 50th is only about 32 months away and '53 does not always move real fast. I would think we need to have your inputs in by this time next year—15 March 2002. We are not real picky about spelling, grammar or specific formats. JP (2.0) Boatman will not grade these papers!

If we get all the inputs by that deadline we should have enough time to get the job done, even though we are not too speedy either If you need ideas for formats check with Stub at stub53usmc@aol.com, or 2800 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Thanks again Joy and Stub and congratulations to all the Chaces!

Marge Dumont responding to several of Stub Chace's messages congratulated him on Chris's success and then went on to say she was elated that Stub had made contact with Earl Chaney. She adds that she has often thought about Joyce and Earl and their two daughters. Hale and Laurie. She had lost track and did not know where they were. She also wonders if Stub sees die Sullivans often and wants

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him to give them her best wishes. She is doing fine.

She was laid off along with several other old timers last May, and for a time thought about an age discrimination suit, but after consulting with an attorney decided it was a blessing in disguise. She has discovered that she does not miss work! She has too much work to take care of at home. She just recently sent a check into USNA for a chair in the '53 section in honor of Tom. Their family is doing well—her son. Rick, is a pilot with Northwest Airlines. She hasn't really started to take advantage of the standby seats she can get through Rick, but hopes to do so this year. One daughter lives in San Diego and she usually sees her at Thanksgiving.

Her youngest daughter lives nearby so she sees a lot of her Tom's sister introduced her to cruises and she has become hooked. She will take her sixth cruise in February to South America. Holland America is still her favorite cruise Une as they have wonderful food. We got to know Marge on the Hawaii cruise last year and had a good time with her Thanks, Marge, and hope the South American cruise is a winner.

Jack Sinnott after moving to Valdosta, GA, from the Northern New Jersey area found that his New Jersey/New York/Ohio admission to the Bar did not cut any mustard with Georgia. He had to take the Georgia bar exam. In October he received a letter from the state informing him that he passed and could now be accepted to the practice of law in the state. Jack says, "I would guess that at the age of 69 I am not the oldest person to pass the Georgia bar examination, but the number who are senior to me can't be too great!" He is now "of counsel" to a large (for Southern Georgia) law firm in Valdosta, the county seat. His practice is, of course, restricted to patent, trademark and copyright matters. His part of Georgia has seen a large influx of industry, which means he has as much work in his specialty as he can handle. Thanks, Jack, glad you can still pass those tough tests at our advanced age.

Received a long and newsy letter from David N. Porter. He lives in Toms River NJ. Last year he and his wife, Dolores, went to South Bend, IN, to see the referees steal that game for Notre Dame.

He said then that if Madden and Company stayed healthy Navy could beat Notre Dame next year Upon seeing that this years game was going to be in Orlando he decided to make a family vacation out of seeing that game. He got eight tickets and took himself, Dolores, daughter son-in-law, two grandkids and their son and his date. On 6 October they departed Atlantic City Intemational for Orlando International. They checked into the "Shades of Green" in Walt Disney World and proceeded to have a good time. The grandkids almost wore them out doing Disney World, but they made it through all the rides and sights and got to the game. Before they could get comfortably seated Navy was behind 14-0. He was impressed by the fact that the team did not quit, but felt they were just outclassed.

While touring Disney World before the game they had a chance to chat with several groups of Mids and were pleasandy surprised. The Mids they talked to were a credit to the Academy, the uniform and the Navy. They were very courteous, knowledgeable, friendly amd sociable. They also were enthusiastic about being in Disney World. Did we ever get to spend a couple of days at a place like Disney World? I don't think so! Dave did manage to spot a couple of '53ers at the game but only got to talk to Mollie and Howie Randall who he says still look well, hale, hearty and healthy. Having just seen MoUie and Randy in Jacksonville, we can agree with David. The Randalls look great. Dave concludes by

saying they had a very nice time, regret not being able to talk with more Classmates, and, weather and health permitting are going to be at the 50th. Thanks David. I'm just sorry Brian Madden got hurt and missed the entire season. While we still might have lost, we probably wouldn't have been quite so outclassed.

As mentioned last month Gus Hubal sent me a large package of goodies for the column. One was the email asking for information on George Frederick, which we discussed last month. Another was a letter to Gus from a John Falardeau, a son of a USNA Alum and the father of a USNA Alum. Mr. Falardeau enclosed a column from the Daily Herald (a Chicago area newspaper, I believe). The column was written by Bob Frisk, the assistant managing editor/sports, who is a veteran sports writer He has seen thousands of young men and women compete throughout their high school careers. His editorials frequently stress the importance of values and virtues in athletics as well as in life in general. Mr Falardeau tries to always read his articles because of this. This particular column was about the need for high school athletes to be role models for the younger students as well as for their community. Mr Frisk says he had such a role model when he attended Arlington High School. This role model was Bill Robinson. Mr Frisk thought Bill not only had remarkable athletic skills but also seemed like such a special person. He was so special that Mr Frisk would go to bed at night thinking, "Gosh, I want to be just like him in high school."

He fried, but Bill earned 13 varsity letters while Frisk got three—so much for that dream. Mr. Frisk was not alone in wanting to emulate Bill. Many of his grade school contemporaries felt the same way.

They wanted someone who was kind, worthy of respect and who brought out the best in his teammates. They wanted someone who showed young boys and girls how to try to be their best and how to help others. From their vantage point. Bill Robinson, the ultimate high school hero, seemed to fit every possible role model quality. He goes on to say: I never heard a negative word about this legendary athlete who tragically was killed in 1989 in a stabbing in the full light of afternoon in a well populated neighborhood of San Diego.

He adds more on Bill's athletic exploits at Navy and his distinguished Naval career and says today's athletes should strive to be the kind of person and kind of role model that Bill was. If any of you are interested in seeing the complete column go to www.dailyherald.com on the Web and check the Daily Herald sports section of 29 September 2000.

Bill was in our Company Plebe Year and was a friend. He also was as good an athlete as I saw at Navy. He ran a bootieg in one game that fooled absolutely everybody. He had to yell at the referees, the opponents and the rest of his team and wave the ball at them to show them that he was in the end zone and had scored a touchdown. My thanks to Gus, Mr Falardeau and to Bill and our memories of him. Mr Falardeau sent Gus two copies of the column and Gus sent one of these to Elaine. I hope she has framed it. It is that nice an article.

New addresses: Ron Gurnsey (rongurnsey53@ hotmail.com) is back with us. I received a message from him stating that Tony Miller managed to get him up and moving. Ron is now using the Internet at his library. He is impressed by Paul Dudley's efforts on our Class Web page, but has been having trouble getting his email address to Paul. He sent me his address and asked if I could get it to Paul.

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For all of you that don't check the Web page as often as you should, or aren't yet on the net, Ron's address is: RO. Box 2497, Battle Ground, WA 98604; 360-687-2496. Good to have you back Ron, and thanks Tony! Bill Deale's new email address is wdeale53@erols.com. Don Koch says the Philippine Postal Corporation has changed the address format. Write Don now at Post Office Box #1 BANI, 2407 Pangasinan, Philippines.

George Barthelenghi (gebarth@epix.net) also has a new address. His new mailing address is P.O. Box 310, Pocono, Pines, PA 18350; 570-643-2815.

This is as much as I can get in this column. Will make next month the A-N Game Party issue and will try and run as many Christmas newsletter items as I can. I still have lots of items so bear with me and I'll get your reports in as soon as possible.

Pictures this month include several shots of some our NAPS alums at the 45th; tailgate shots of the Dixons with John Roepke and his son, and of the Hyatts and the Smiths; a shot of the group at the Jacksonville party; and individual shots of Jo Sullivan with Don McVay, Pat and Roy Girod at the 45th, Bob Conolly with a small friend, John Paulk with Will Lent and Tyke Furey with Chuck Walker. Don't forget Class luncheons are on the first Tuesday of each month at the Fort McNair Officer's Club at 11:30 a.m. Send your news to me at the Florida address until the end of April, and don't forget to check Paul's Web site often. We will put late breaking news on the site. Beat Army! Dave

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Pres: COL Fitz W. Woodrow, USMC (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Oliver Shearer Jr., USN (Ret.) 9615 Podium Dr, Vienna, VA 22182-3338 h: 703-938-5211; e: ovshearer@erols.com Webmaster: Will Croom e: willyaye@hotmail.com Class Web site: http://www.usna54.net December was quite a month with a Navy football win over Army and the conclusion of the presidential election recounts and court actions. Hail to the new Chief. It was a cold, windy A-N day in Baltimore Ravens Stadium, but Navy fans had the sunny side. Most of the pre-game antics were prerecorded and shown on large TV screen displays at both ends of the stadium. Possibly as a precursor to Navy's win. Bill the Goat was allowed on the sidelines with the cheerleaders but Army's mules were confined to a pen at the end of the field, except for about the last five minutes of the game. The Class of 1954's new banner was unfurled in the stands and photographed with several Classmates. Raley Thomley (21) designed and bought the banner (christened in October in Charleston, SC,) and shipped it to your scribe to display. He also presented the Washington Metro and Annapolis groups with a smaller one to use during tailgates and meetings.

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Dolores and Ed Dixon with John Roepke and his son

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John Paulk and Will Lent at Seattle party

George Bole and Bill Peery Sad News It was a shock to hear in the afternoon of 19 December that Herb Hope, our Class Vice President, died at home of a heart attack. Fitz, Jim Bell, Herb and scribe had been emailing each other that morning regarding scheduling an EXCOM meeting on 21 December Herb's departure is a big loss to our Class. Funeral services were held at the Naval Academy Chapel on 4 January 2001 83

followed by inurnment at the Academy Columbarium. There was a reception afterwards at the Academy Officers' and Faculty Club for Classmates and friends of Herb and his wife, Pat. Our deepest sympathy goes to Pat and her family.

Thus far in late December, your scribe has received scant news for this column. Therefore, part of my photo backlog will be used this month. At the Wake Forest game, Pat and Herb Hope served their delicious chili while Audrey Robey plied the crowd with clam chowder as Dick Robey shucked oysters for the shellfish lovers.

Ken McJunkin at Homecoming

Audrey and Dick Robey

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'54: The 21st Co. Reunion clan holding the new Class banner are 1 to r: Jack Reynolds, Raley Thomley, J.J. Olsen, Bill Creager, Bill Oberholtzer, and By Byington

Ed Tipshus sent some photos taken at our Homecoming Dinner after the Rutgers game in November Left to r: Tipshus, Simone Cane, Dora Bell, Woodrow, Donna Shuman, Jim Bell, and Sandy Tipshus.

The Officers' and Faculty Club was the site, on 13 December of the Annapolis and Washington Metro Group's annual Christmas party. Diane and Bill Perry did the usual outstanding job of arrangements and providing Christmas music for the crowd of 64. We were most pleased to have Suzy Deppish and Anne Jordan with us. Dora Bell was supposed

to meet Jim there. When she didn't show, poor Jim remembered that he had told her to rendezvous at the Army-Navy Club. You can imagine the ribbing he took at the table. That night, our Class First VP took Dora to dinner at an Alexandria restaurant. We missed Faye and Fitz Woodrow as he was recovering from pneumonia.

Maxine and Dwight Agnew are still competitive tennis players in the Charleston, SC, area. Dwight sent a picture (see next page) of the two of them at the State Tennis Tournament last year.

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The Agnews after the match Last month's column reported the 4th Company's mini-reunion in Orlando in October Someone caught the major organizers of that event in their lens, Carol and Les Huffman, as they enjoyed the partying.

At the rafting camp they used bamboo poles lashed together at the free ends and with athwartship ribs to build six man rafts. Their feet were awash as they stood and poled the rafts for the nearly five-hour voyage while visiting several small villages. Back in Bangkok Jamie and Carol had great fun speeding through nartow canals in slender powerful "Tiger" boats to shopping sites.

Both of them purchased wonderful new duds of Thai silk and Jamie found the local "Jimmy Woo" called "Mr Raja" who sold him a high value tailored suit at a bargain price. You may contact Jamie who will furnish the email address of Mr Raja for ordering his merchandise.

Looking forward to some inputs from you West Coasters. Your scribe, OIlie

priceless. On return from the gairif. fine buffet dinner at the CC. Togedie;. v, e vvcre. .^ucv and Hank Mustin widi sons, Lloyd anci Tom and families, Bumpsy and Ace Davis, Roz and Mai MacKinnon, Martha and Tony Bracken, Liz and Barry Hamilton, Denny Sullivan, Debbie and John Adams, Tom Kiefaber, Syd and Fred ToUeson, and big Al. Sheila and Cal Weaver and Ursula Kiefaber joined us after the game for dinner

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George McKee was photographed in front of five inch-38 mount of LAFFEY, a DD he had commanded which is now at Patriot's Point in Charleston.

Mckee and Thomley I received a phone call from Robert W. Rogers (18) who wants to contact any Plebe Summer roommates of Robert E. Birkenmeier who died in 1958.

Bob Rogers' address: 277 Rosemont Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103-3551; 626-795-2190.

Jamie Deuel reported on a fascinating, threeweek visit to Thailand last November They had heard so much about Bangkok from Classmates that they decided to look for themselves. Jamie found the dollar to be strong and the even "expensive" things to be cheap by our standards. The highlight of their adventure was a jungle/hill trip to Northern Thailand where they were part of a ten person trekking tour Parts of the first two days were spent hiking over some challenging, heavily forested hills to reach an elephant camp. 'The second afternoon they boarded the elephants, two per mammal, and experienced an interesting ride through the hills, valleys and streams to a river rafting camp. Their charges were almost delicate in the way they placed each massive foot, one in front of the other, along a nanow jungle trail. The hard part was going down hill and clinging to a wooden bench with low side rails without a seat belt

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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://www.usna.com/classes/1955 A gang of '55ers bussed up to the A-N game in Baltimore from the Army-Navy CC. The cold, crisp day was livened up by our cheerleader, Al "King" Kozischek, recruited from the West Coast. He let fly, at appropriate intervals, with rousing Navy cheers and fight songs (Navy spelled out correctiy this time!). Of course, the game was magnificentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; particularly for those of us sitting on the sunny side.

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On the occasion of the Navy-SMU basketball game on 9 December, our late Classmate D o n "Gooner" Lange was honored as one of Navy's all-time basketball greats. A reception was held in Alumni Hall before the game for the families and friends of Don and Kevin Sinnett '79, the two players being honored. Attending were Donna and Jack

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The Zipfs with Ed Kane

Kennington, Denny Sullivan, Tom Kiefaber and Hartley Holte. At halftime, Don Lange's basketball number 13 was retired and now hangs in Alumni Hall with that of John Clune, David Robinson, Kevin Sinnett, and Vernon B u t l e r As Wilbur Peterson picks up the story: Dave Smalley '57 did a nice job during his remarks about Don. He told some Renard/Lange stories about Don and then introduced Don's family: his wife, Beth, three children and several grandchildren. Dave's personal story about Don was that when he was a Plebe, Don and Joe Gattuso, came by their formation one day and Don, "quite accidentally" stepped on Smalley's shoe, and then advised him he needed a shoeshine.

During the reception I had several minutes visiting with Beth so I did tell her one story that Don probably never would have thought of telling or probably didn't even remember. It was early in Plebe Year, about the time basketball season was starting but there was no training table yet, or at least not that day, a Sunday. The tables in the 5th Company were cut that day so Don and I were chopping around looking for two places to sit and finally spotted two and so did the "permission to come aboard, sir" bit. Don was standing next to a rather short First Classman who was at the head of the table and Don was at the first side seat. The first Classman said, "You're pretty tall." Don replied "Yes, sir." "How tall are you?" "Sixfeetfive inches, sir." "Do you play basketball?" "Yes, sir."

"Are you on the Plebe team?" "No, sir." The first Classman proceeded to just blast a guy like him being so tall and not being out there to support the Plebe team. The whole thing was between being brutal and funny. Then he says, "What do you do Mr. Lange?" "I'm on the varsity basketball team, sir." Things were pretty silent the rest of the meal. After the game Beth stopped me and said she was certainly glad to hear that story, so I considered it an honor for Jack and I and the rest to be there and kind of represent all of you guys.

At the time. Jack Renard remarked: He was one of the most wonderful guys, friendly and with a great sense of humor. As Midshipmen we used to fight to get the best seats at the basketball games to watch Gooner and John Clune '54.

Don loved every minute at the Naval Academy.

Statistically, he was one of the best of his time.

He ranks among Navy's top 10 in several categories, but most notably, he is still No. 1 in career rebound average at 11.9. He had 11 games in which he scored 30 or more points and he had the third longest streak of double digit scoring games with 28.

Pat Taylor relays the appreciation expressed to all our Classmates who stepped up to the plate this past fall in support of the WISCONSIN (BB-64) Foundation effort. Those contributions were first acknowledged on the centerpiece at every table at the Pre-Sail party hosted by the local Shipyard, the Norfolk Mayor, and attending bigwigs. Then on Sail date, 7 December 2000 (with Pat and Charley Plumly aboard representing those '55ers who sailed on her during Mid cruise), the Wiskey made berth at the Nauticus Pier in the Waterside area of Norfolk. Our Class contributions were again noted in a full-page ad in The Virginia Pilot, announcing all the d o n o r s w h o c o n t r i b u t e d to the Wisconsin Foundation thus far...and proudly standing among the "Commanders C l u b " . . . u p there with Rotary International, Xerox, and Northwestern Mutual Financial...was the U S N A Class of 1955! The ship looks m a g n i f i c e n t d o w n t o w n , and come n e x t 14 April 2 0 0 1 , in h o n o r of h e r original commissioning date in ' 4 3 , she will be open for boarding-general visiting.

Lynne and N e d Floyd returned to Coronado after spending the better part of the fall in the East.

Ned reports: I now join the chorus who raved about our 45th Reunion. We had a wonderful time seeing old friends and making new friends. Our only regret is that we ran out of time for seeing all attending Classmates. There were so many more with whom I wanted to talk. Bravo Zulu and thanks to the entire reunion committee. We also enjoyed the Navy win in the Army game. We had four tickets. My daught e r Jennifer came down from New York. (She had only seen the Pasadena A-N game in ' 83.) Her husband had to play the Christmas Show at Radio City Music Hall that Saturday so he could not make it.

My brother Bill, Princeton Class of ' 6 9 , came instead (his first A-N game). Both non-service academy relatives were enthusiastic inductees to the intense spirit of the game. We also enjoyed the zingers on the jumbotron during TV-commercial time-outs. Again U S N A prevailed in the zingers as well as on the playing field. Afterwards, I tried to order a tape of the zingers from die Academy, but, alas, they included copyright protected material.

Beat Army \ We spent the balance of our time east visiting family and enjoyed the hospitality of die Kenningtons, W.D. Smiths, W.W. Saunderses, and Volgenaus. We are now back in Coronado letting our blood thin out again.

Ned Floyd in bloom!

Darrel Westbrook with the Zipfs

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Jack Renard with Beth Lange

' 5 5 ' s presence on the Outer Banks has been enhanced. Lee Turner and his wife, Lottie, have purchased several pieces of property there. Pat and Paul Sutherland (Lee's roommate for four years) had a delightful time with them on New Year's Day at the Turner's house in Monterey Shores. Karen and Pat Taylor and their son, Cory, and his wife, Cindy, visited with the Sutherlands on 4 January.

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or two. Cory is the new general manager of their Country C l u b , D u c k Woods, and a resident of Southem Shores.

Hal Pabst asked for a small comer in the column: When our son reached his teenage years, we started to suggest that he attend the Academy, but to no avail. We're smarter with the three grandchildren as you can see. Dorothy, our daughter, Janice, and I took them to the Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World for a day of fun and excitement. From the left, there's Paul (P.J.) who is 7, his sister Nicole, now 9, and their cousin Chris, age 10. All are properly outfitted with sweatshirt and cap. And now since females are permitted to attend, Nicole is not excluded. Got to start them young if you want a chance at success! By the way, we all had a great day and didn't lose any of the kids!

Counfry Club in Reston, VA. The rest of the D.C. social schedule for the year looks like this: 22 March—Joint D.C. Area/Tidewater Virginia luncheon at Tappahannock 17 April—First golf outing. Details/schedule to follow 26 April—Luncheon (with ladies) at Portofino 21 June—Luncheon at Portofino T B D — P i c n i c ( c r a b a n d s h r i m p f e a s t ) at Saunders' 30 August—Luncheon at Portofino 13 October—Homecoming—Class party after game 25 October—Luncheon at Portofino 6 D e c e m b e r — L u n c h e o n ( w i t h l a d i e s ) at Portofino

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Class Executive Committee Co-Chairmen: CAPT Douglass E Hayman, USN (Ret.) (11) COL George Mushalko, USAF (Ret.) (15) Sec'y: Dave Swanson (4) 16 E. Del Ray Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301 p: 703-548-7240; f: 703-548-0272 e: hdswanson@aol.com

The Pabsts at Disney World The last tailgate party of 2000 (Navy-Wake Forest game) was documented by M G Buchanan as evidenced by the photos enclosed. It was great having Dick Morgan back from heart bypass surgery.

His Coney Island hot dogs were a perfect accompaniment to Tom Mclsaac's clam chowder

Ted Parker, the Mustins, the Morgans, MG, Mai MacKinnon, and Ace Davis

Around The Horn Here's a short note from Bob Williams (10): Macon is in Warren County and we live on Lake Gaston about seven miles north of Macon. We're right on the North Carolina-Virginia border about halfway between 1-85 and 1-95. We moved here and built the house in 1995.

Bob is providing amplifying information about his home in Macon, NC. George Welsh retiring from football coaching George Welsh (1) recently announced his retirement after his University of Virginia team completed a post-season bowl game. George coached the UVA football team for 19 years and under his stewardship the program achieved national prominence.

There have been numerous articles in national m e d i a d e s c r i b i n g his e x p e r i e n c e s and p a y i n g tribute to his accomplishments, including at least three in the Washington Post. Jerry Jones (20) sent an editorial from the Charlottesville paper, which sums up his accomplishments at UVA and can be found at 56USNA@egroups.com.

C l a s s of 1 9 5 6 r e u n i o n in t h e T w i n C i t i e s (Minnesota) area Del Cory (5) is in the process of lining up a gathering of '56ers in the Twin Cities area for 2001.

Del sent the following email to generate interest and comments:

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Class of 1956: So far Ed Covey, Peter Randrup, Doug Osgood, Mai Mallory, and John Sterling have shown an interest in a Minnesota trip for 2001. Is anyone else interested? So far we have not worked out dates (we will avoid the cold and try to work out a good time for everyone). We haven't worked out a schedule either but a lot of possibilities exist. I would like to throw in some fishing myself Let me know if you are interested soon, as I want to work out dates and schedules and your interests as what you would like to do. Numbers of people will likely affect how I work out transportation and maybe what we do and when.

Arizona Sojourn D u a n e "Barney" Barnhart (19) lives out in Hawaii. His wife, Minerva, just retired as a pediatrician who worked her profession at the Barbers Point NAS. Their daughter, Jeanmarie, seems to be very talented and fitting of the many advantages those parents have been able to share with h e r A m o n g her activities is playing the violin (or c e l l o — c a n ' t r e m e m b e r ) . In any c a s e , t h e i r Hawaiian string group will be traveling to the Mainland U.S.A. this coming spring, and Barney sent the following message and schedule to friends which I am quoting verbatim: Here is the schedule for our trip to Arizona next spring. Minerva and I will accompany Jean and her friends.

24 March arrive in Phoenix. Motor coach to Flagstaff 25 March Grand Canyon hike and trail ride.

26 March Performance at Pinon, AZ, Navajo Reservation.

27 March Visit Navajo family. Canyon de Chelly National Monument.

28 March Float trip on Colorado River. Retum Flagstaff for performance.

29 March To Phoenix and home.

Hawaii Suzuki Strings Tour Group has 12 violin and 4 cello musicians. They performed in New Mexico in '96 and California in '98 and New Zealand in '99. Founder Kathy Hafner (Honolulu Symphony Orchestra violinist) has drawn out the best in her young musicians.

As a plank owner with five years experience, Jean has emerged as leader and soloist.

News from Choppy Cusachs (5) Pete Randrup provided the following input concerning "Choppy" and his wife, Carol Lee: Here's a message (sent in November) from Choppy Cusachs (5). He and Carol Lee live in Louisiana, north of New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain. He is an ordained Episcopal priest and does good works with some kind of mission to folks in need of help.

He has been in the email world but not the Web surfing thing up until very recently. His ISP has decided to fold up the tent and shove off Thus Choppy will soon (I hope) be in the full-service cyber business.

Carol Lee was fighting cancer (IIRC—if I recall correctly), but seems to have come through the ordeal well. They have been building a new house and that has been a driving focus for them.

They moved out of their previous home and settled in a trailer for the period of the house's construction. But in the middle of it all, IIRC, Carol Lee was diagnosed as needing big-time help.

Choppy's message follows: Carol Lee is doing fine. Her counseling practice in Covington is growing nicely; she may drop her trips to Baton Rouge to one day a week the first of the year. Had a cold drag on for a few weeks, but it seems finally to be clearing up. I'm working on revising the computer science curriculum for an extension college, as program manager.

It's fun planning the courses to use with the computer a major student will dedicate to study, starting by installing and configuring Linux. They're even paying me to do this!

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L to r: Russ Burt, Fred Adams and Ken Costilow

'56: The Ransom family, James and Dale at the right and son Jim center, at Jim's change of command We're working with the architect on plans for our house, which will double as a retreat center and possibly, for a time, as the place for a church to meet until it's big enough for its own building.

We're hoping to get settled inside before any hard freezes come along to threaten the vegetation outside in pots.

Friends gave us a goose and a duck, and the drake will join his mate as soon as they manage to catch him. These join two dogs, five cats, and assorted wildlife.

Tomorrow, Monday, 6 November, we head for Baton Rouge for a two day Basic CISM Training (Critical Incident Stress Management), return Tuesday night to vote, attend Fire Department monthly business meeting, do laundry, and repack to depart Wednesday for Houston and San Antonio. This year Carol Lee's parents are the organizers of the Evans family reunion, to which they add celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

Hope to get together with Bill and Gerry Simpson while in San Antonio. We have to get back as far as Baton Rouge by noon so Carol Lee can work Monday. It's funny being the retired husband of a working wife.

Our son, Preston, got his dream job, hired by the Athens, GA, Pohce department. This is his first full-time job since he got out of the Army about five years ago. Our daughter Kendall is in Smyrna, GA, and Charlotte is in Spartanburg, SC. Input from Ray Frankenberg (6) Here is a recent message from Ray concerning Academy time counting toward retirement and an update on his status: I retired from the AF in 1977. I retired again from Civil Service after 17 years at National Airport as an operations officer. My Academy time gave me over 21 years. I then checked in to Social Security, and the people there said that if I deferred my SS annuity to age 70, (which I was going to do for the increased benefit) I would have to live to age 119 to regain what I would have had at age 65. So, I retired again. The nice thing about it is I take home more now than I would if I had kept working.

I hope I was able to help George. If he can't find the Public Law, I may be able to find my retirement paperwork or I can check with my old personnel office.

A "sign of maturity" as my M.D. put it—I just had a right hip replacement—I go today for my four-week check. The Doc says I'm doing better

than folks half my age. No pain-no cane—and up and down steps without help.

I'm still living in Odenton but looking forward to going back to Rhode Island when my wife quits work. I'm from Newport originally.

Tidewater Class of '56 Christmas Dinner Jim Cannon sent some pictures of some of the attendees at the Tidewater area '56 Christmas Dinner held on 15 December at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. The following Classmates attended, most with spouses: Fred Adams (23), Russ Burt (22), Vem Bush (9), Jim Cannon (4), Ken Costilow (7), Hal Ellis (5), Rod Flannery (4), Everett "Hoot" Foote (12), Al Gaylor (15), Mike Gluse (16), Bill and Allene Hull (17), Don Johnston (15), Jack Mclntyre (15), Danny Michaels (10), Poppy Miller (17), DickRoberts (5), Robby Robertson (2), Ariine Schulze (OIW), Chris Stefanou (20), Perty Stone (17), Dick Swanenburg (13), Jim 'Whelan (5).

L to r: Jane Miller, Rod Flannery and Poppy Miller

Robby Robertson and Vivian Costilow Army-Navy follow-up Pictures taken at the Army-Navy pre- £md postgame events were not processed in time to include in the last issue so I have included several in this column.

Peg and Dick Swanenburg at '56 Tidewater Christmas Dinner

Army-Navy pre-game brunch at NRC Baltimore. L to r: Alice Cannon, Sally and Dick Jensen

L to r: Perry Stone, Bill Hull and Chris Stefanou

Army-Navy pre-game brunch al NRC Baltimore. L to r: Dick Jensen, Hank Jordan and Jennifer Jordan

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Post-game victory dinner at Hull Su-eet Blues Cafe.

L to r: Ellen and Al Reed and Jim "Boom" Caimon Change of Command James Ransom (21) provided a photo of the Ransom family gathered for die change of command at which his son, Jim Ransom '80, "turned over command of M I A M I ( S S N - 7 5 5 ) after a m o s t successful tour."

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Pres: CAPT David S. Cooper, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT E N . Howe Jr., USN (Ret.) 1 Walter Circle, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 e: fnhusna57@aol.com Webmaster: Fred D a m m a n n Web site: www.USNA57.org I regret to say that we have to start this month with yet another report of our losses: On Tuesday, 26 December 2000 J a m e s R o l a n d Wilber (8) passed away in Boise, ID, after a long battle with c a n c e r Jim is s u r v i v e d by his wife, J a n e t t e , children, Julie and James J r , and their families, including four grandchildren.

Not a week later, on 1 January 2001 J a m e s Edward Bangert (7) succumbed at his home in Lanexa, VA, to the reciuxence of a series of malignancies that he had fought for y e a r s . Jim was buried in his hometown of Salem, M O , attended by his wife, Gayle, and their daughter Stacie.

Our sympathies extend to both of the surviving families. We will not forget them.

Now that the people have at long last spoken, we are apparently authorized to get on with whatever it was that we were doing prior to 7 November 2000.

On the Class chat line, the sages of ' 5 7 have kept all hands fully occupied and entertained throughout the long ordeal, diligendy reporting in tum the plethora of outrages that befell each camp. No ox was left ungored and a fine time was had by nearly everyone. The breadth of opinion is truly remarkable.

The Webmaster does have one problem: way too many lurkers. Lurkers outnumber contributors 20 to one or more. Limber up your imagination and join the debate. Particularly welcome are contributors with actual facts, bearing on almost anything.

At the December 2000 meeting of the Alumni Association B o a r d of T r u s t e e s , our m a n B o b Rositzke yet again brought credit to us as noted in the following citation presented to him: Commendation The Chairman of the Board and the President of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association take pleasure in recognizing CDR Robert H. Rositzke, USN (Ret.), for outstanding performance and contribution as President, Empire Video, Inc. This commendation is given in grateful appreciation for your professional and

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dedicated service in producing the Distinguished Graduate Award videos used during the Distinguished Graduate Award Dinner held at the United States Naval Academy on 21 October 2000. In addition, your documentary video of the Distinguished Graduate Award Dinner program highlighted, in a profound and meaningful way, the accomplishments and traits embodied by graduates of the United States Naval Academy. Your videos have had a memorable and lasting impact on the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association's 1999 and 2000 Distinguished Graduate Award recipients and their families.

Your accomplishments and professionalism directly supported the Mission of the Alumni Association and, more importantly, contributed to the enhancement of the image and prestige of the U.S. Naval Academy. /s/Leighton W. Smith /s/George P. Watt Jr. Chairman of the Board President and CEO Robert, old dog, you just keep on making us proud. Congratulations.

First guy in with the classiest report of the New Year was Joe Koch, fragmentary sightings of whom you may remember were reported here just last month. The full story has a good deal more to it than was earlier suspected. In his own words: With all the traveling we have been doing in recent months, Mary Jane and I have had an opportunity to socialize with a number of Classmates, which is a most pleasant way to spend time these days. I see Jim Paulk and Dave Stiller almost monthly at the Orange County Alumni luncheons. Both are fully retired and enjoying life in Orange County. We entertained both the Paulks and the Stillers at our home in July and spent a weekend on the Paulks' boat at Catalina Island in August. We had a great trip over on Saturday morning, spent the afternoon at their mooring and wandering through Avalon, had dinner with them at the Tuna Club, of which Jim is a member, in the evening and motored back to Huntington Harbor on Sunday.

Tuna Clubers Koch and Paulk In September, Florence and Vic Pnishan were our dinner guests.

In October we traveled to Colorado Springs for the Navy-Air Force football game. We were the guests for the weekend at the home of Carolyn and Rex Leonard along with Mary and Ira Hughey. It was a mini 11th Company reunion which the three couples had also done in '98 for the Navy-Air Force game. Only this time we were not prepared for the cold weather we had in Colorado in early October. We also ran into Helen

and John Ogas at the game. They had come up from Albuquerque for the game with a Navy League group. On our way back lo California, we spent the night in Sedona, AZ, and had cocktails with Claire and David Isquith at their new home.

In late November, we traveled back to Annapolis for the fall Board of Tmstees meeting of the Alumni Association, as I am the National Trustee for the Los Angeles Chapter. Mary Jane and I ran into Bobbi and Dick Meaux, one of my Plebe Summer roommates, on the way to lunch on Thursday, so we all had lunch together and caught up on what has happened since the last reunion. I had an opportunity to talk to both Dave Cooper and Bob Rositzke, as we were all at the same table for lunch at the BOT meeting. Bob was being recognized by the Alumni Association for the outstanding work he has done for the Alumni Association with the various videos he has produced for the Alumni Association.

General and Mrs. Haig and a former Midshipman Second Class After the BOT meeting, Mary Jane and I went to Baltimore for the Army-Navy Gala on Friday night before the Army-Navy game. I had the oppormnity to spend about 15 minutes talking to GEN Al Haig, who was my company officer Second Class year. He and his wife both looked great and he is still doing consulting work for industry and the govemment. He was very proud of the fact that, to the best of his knowledge, he is still the only exchange officer from West Point whose company won the colors during his year at the Naval Academy. (As a sideUght, I still have the lltii Company Color guidon which I carried spring striper set First Class year.) The only other Classmate I spoke to at the Gala was Dave Smalley.

At the game on Saturday it was great to be sitting in the Class section and seeing so many Classmates that we had not seen in several years. This was Mary Jane's first Army-Navy game on the East Coast (she did see the one in the Rose Bowl in '83) and my first one since '62. At least we were able to see Navy win for a change as they have lost the last several football games we have attended in person. After the game we caravaned to Williamsburg with Darlene and Paul Roush and spent a couple of days enjoying their hospitahty.

One evening they had a small Class gathering at their house with Barbara and Hank Converse as well as Ann and Dick Scales joining the four of us. Before heading back to Cahfomia, we were the guests of Carol and Ron Marryott for a couple of days. It was really great to get back to the East Coast for an Army-Navy game and to see so many Classmates. However, we realized that East Coast weather in early December cannot compare to Southem California!

Beat Army!

Marvelous reporting work, Joe, complete with pictares. Stuff like this gladdens the hearts of scribes.

Next item in was a short note from Golden, C O ' s own Dick S a r g e n t . Dick sent along a copy of a dandy article appearing in the January 2001 edition of The American Legion Magazine entitled "Moon vs. M a r s , " an interview with Brig Gen C h a r l e s M . D u k e , U S A F (Ret.). In this piece Charlie provides some insights concerning the parallels and differences between his trip to the moon in 1972 and the manned mission to Mars planned for just 20 short years from now.

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The article includes a pulse-quickening account of Charlie's spacewalk en route home which I don't recall seeing anywhere else before. All in all, a rather handsome reminder of one of the giants we proudly count among us. Thanks, Dick.

Last, but by no means least is the Christmas package from our cortespondent downunder the inimitable Bob Bowers. I'm not sure that what Bob sent us was necessarily intended for Shipmate but, since both the old and new scribes got copies, we're coming down in the middle of the thingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;providing a synopsis of his utterly wild, marginally unbelievable tale.

According to the testimony received. Bob and his bride, Nancy, launched from Hobart (Tasmania) at the end of February 2000. Something like nine months later (the exact, official return date was not reported), after six countries on four continents, and endless zooming about the states in the right-handdrive Land Rover "Matilda," they were back home for the summer The tour included extended visits to the U.S., Canada, Germany, Austria, England, and Scotland and lots of stops to see Classmates and (as Bob calls them) "rellies," along the way.

Nancy et The Tasmanian Devil The Bowerses' report ends with the obligatory, "Come visit us downunder in the sunshine sometime," and includes the photo above taken atop Mt. Wellington, overlooking Hobart.

For those others of you whose weekend excursions that must based on an OPORD that rivals in complexity Operation Overlord, the idea of nine months on the road may give you some pause.

Thanks to Le Robert for sharing a real modern day odyssey.

OK, that's about the way it shapes up for this month. And, if you have some ideas for what you'd really like to see at this spot next month, crank out a couple of rounds in this direction and I promise you some ink. FNH

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Pres: Lt Col Gordon M. Gerson, USAF (Ret.) e: usna58@home.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 Web page: http://www.usna.com/Classes/1958/ e: usna58@home.com With any luck, the vernal equinox will be upon us in about three weeks, on 20 March, at 8:31 a.m.!

Skies will turn a cerulean blue, flowers will spring in glorious colors from the ground, birds will sing rapturously, and winter-white knobby knees will appear on the golf course. At least that's the plan!

In 1990, that same day was celebrated in Washington, D.C, with close to six inches of snow, but that was way back when we had a President named Bush in the White House, and...Yikes! Don't put the snow shovels away yet.

The closeout social event for the D.C. Chapter of the Class of 1958 was the annual Christmas Luncheon, where the ladies joined with the members of the Class for holiday cheer This year we jumped to a Friday gathering at the Army-Navy Country Club, where Chapter President Bruce Wilcox (12), Treasurer George Coyne (7), and Class Party Arranger George Jenkins (10) mustered 84 people for the event. Entertainment was provided by the choms from St. Agnes and St. Stephens High School in Alexjmdria (known in our day as Episcopal High), who presented a program of carols and holiday favorites. Photos of the event were snapped on a digital camera by Walt Reister (19) and posted to the Class Web site that weekend, so all could see that the ladies were elegant and the men were above average, both in appearance and deportment. Yuletide revelers in attendance included the following Classmates and their ladies: Jack Adams, Murtay Blank, Charlie Brooks, Keith Bunting, Dick Buss, Bob Caldwell, Bill Cartwright, Bert Concklin, George Coyne, Dan Demand, Ron Fisher, Frank Gamboa, Pete Gatje, Gordon Gerson, Mike Giglio, Carlos Hernandez, Stamps Howard, George Jenkins, Bob Juliano, Ed Kessler Owen Kirkley, Bill Meisel, Hank Miller, Ken Mitchell, Mike Moran, Bob Nazak, Jack Nulty, George Ojalehto, Charlie Pinkham, Paul Polski, Walt Reister Bill Schulz, JJ Seeberger, Tom Sinnott, Fred Victor, Bruce Wilcox, and JD Williams. Classmates whose ladies were unable to attend were Dan Haney, Jim Healey, Poj Walters, and Dave Willingham, and Class wives that joined us whose husbands have passed on were Gloria Borden, Peggy Caldwell, Felicia Carretta, Mary Jo Maloney, and Sandy MacMillan. The next event with the ladies will be the St. Valentines Day Party, which you will read about in the May column!

During the Christmas card season, a Class of 1958 story occurted which has a sad ending, but is somewhat heart touching. Dick Owens (21) sent a Christmas card to Larry Polk (21). It has been years since we had a valid address for Larty Polk, so he used an old address, which tamed out to be that of Larry's parents. Unfortunately, the parents have passed on, but as luck would have it, the town is so small that the postal employees knew that a certain lady was a relative of the family and a cousin of Larry Polk.

The card was passed to her, and she had the sad duty of responding to Dick Owens that Larty had passed away on 18 June this past summer in Tampa,

FL, from lung cancer. After his retirement from the Marine Corps, Larry had tried real estate in California for a while, then moved to Poplar Bluff, MO. He then went to Memphis, TN, and got a degree in nursing, and ultimately worked in die Tampa area as a male nurse. Larry was in poor health for many years, had undergone a quadruple bypass, and suffered from diabetes. He had never martied, and there were no immediate survivors. An obitaary will appear in the "Last Call" section in the next issue.

The Class was also saddened to learn of the passing of Jack Rennie (22), who was found dead in his apartment in Lexington, MA, on the morning of 15 January. Funeral services were held in New Bedford, MA, on 20 January, with burial in Shawsheen Cemetery, Bedford. Jack is survived by his wife, Carol, of the family home at 18 Harvard Drive, Bedford, MA 01730, two sons, three daughters and three grandchildren. We will miss this fine Classmate who gave so generously of his time and resources to the Naval Academy. A "Last Call" obituary will be published in the next issue of Shipmate.

The first month of the year started with a wedding for the Gordon Gerson (11) family. On 7 January, Miss Wendy Gerson became the bride of Mr. Doug Siamon. The photo shows the bridal couple, partially veiled by the Class of '58 flag being held aloft by Barbara and Paul Polski (2) and Jane and Gordo Gerson. Congratulations to the newlyweds!

Wendy and Doug Siamon An aspiring author curtently attending USNA intends to write a book of Plebe Summer experiences, and is asking for input from the "senior" grads about their time at USNA. Here in his own words is his request: Dear Shipmates, My name is MIDN 1/C Jack Kruse '01 (umdatsevem@hotmail.com). Over the next two to three years I will be working on a book covering an unconventional facet within the history of the U.S. Naval Academy. The bulk of this book will consist of vignettes from Alumni such as you. Currendy I am seeking out interviews with as many people, spanning over as wide a number of Classes as possible.

I would like to gear these interviews toward your most colorful Plebe Summer experiences. Essentially, I want to capture and highlight the breadth and development of the Plebe Summer through the real-life memories of Alumni before they disappear with the passage of time. I am tentatively calling this book "The Last Real Plebe Summer."

I would love to sit down and talk, email, speak over the phone, or write via letters with anyone interested in sharing the treasure of their experiences with me. If so desired, confidentiality will be maintained at all times.

I can be contacted via mail at P.O. Box 12867, Annapolis, MD 21412; by phone at 410-212-9691; or by email. Thank you for your time and help.

Very Respectfully, Jack Kruse lU MIDN, USN Let's see...there was Nickerson getting a bullet dirough the flap of his trouser leg at the pistol range; somebody (maybe Roder) passing out during drill on the tertace for standing too rigidly; getting "fried" by a Marine sergeant on the rifle range; Shipmate, March 2001

sleeping on the tile floor because we weren't allowed on the racks during the day; existing in an un-airconditioned Bancroft Hall with the windows wide open; tying knots with Shorty; leggings on the wrong legs; whaleboat races; the Plebe boxing smoker; and every John Wayne war movie ever made. I think you have tales to tell, send them to M r Kruse!

Our only flag picture this month comes from Marilyn and Norm Elliot (23), who joined the battalion of'58 flag bearers spread throughout the world.

Their trip last May included Paris, the former East Germany, and Switzeriand. Although many sites were worthy of a flag pose, Berlin's Brandenburger Tor provided an especially regal background. Spain and Portagal next spring and Portagal next fall are on their agenda, and they will be looking for sites worthy of a "'58 Is Great" picture.

Dragon Run and really enjoy the solitude. Elise and I have one son, two daughters and four grandchildren. I took each of the children to a couple of Navy games and plan to do the same for the grandchildren. Elise and I toured the Academy last year while we were at the sailboat show in Annapolis.

Many changesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;much the same.

The Binnacle List in December found Bud Keim (10) undergoing surgery for a mass that appeared in the area where he had previously had surgery for colon cancer At the same time, he had a hernia repair job taken care of. Surgeries were successful, no reported problems, and he is again on the mend.

That about winds up this column, but there is one more photo to look at. If you attend the football games in Annapolis, you drive under a '58 banner diat was made years ago by our late Classmate Pooch Caldwell (6). It gets hung in place for each tailgate, but in the event you have never been there early enough to witness the raising of the b a n n e r the attached photo shows part of how it is done. On the ground is Joe Crlner (3) widi a hat on. Bob Nazak (21) with no hair on, and up in the tree, Poj Walters (6). T h e p h o t o taken by C A P T J a c k Bouvier USN MedCorps ( R e t ) , husband of Janet Butterworth Bouvier. The photo is probably more aptly titled "Geezer Up a Tree"!

The Elliots in Germany An email from Joe Burgard (9) (jburgard@ piemastercom) catches up on his activities and lets us know that he is a master of his own Intemet domain. He writes: Unfortunately or fortunately, I was surveyed after graduation and have had little or no contact with the Class since graduation. I did attend our 25th Reunion, but have not been in attendance since. I would like to re-establish some contacts with Classmates now that I have reached "old geezer" status...67! I am about to retire and sell my business of the past 30 years. We make specialty bakery equipment that is used to produce empanadas, calzones, fruit pies, pierogis and much, much more. It is all specialty equipment that we sell all over the world. It has provided us with a good living and we live where we love it.

Can't beat that! If you or any of our Classmates has an interest in such equipment, visit our Web site at www.piemaster.com. I hope to hear from Classmates that may read this.

A couple of address changes have been provided.

The first is an email change for JD Peters (13) out in Hawaii, who may now be reached more easily at petersj007@hawaii.rt.com. He says that he is sure the 007 part is not a coincidence! Actual movers are Jeanette and Pete Gatje (24), who have moved out of Oakton, VA, to Nelson County where they will be living at 56 Black Walnut Lane, Nellysford, VA 22958. This is a golf and skiing community, closer to the Appalachian Trail where Pete donates much of his time. Pete's Class loyalty forced him to find a zip code ending in " 5 8 . " What a guy!

Frank Herrin (11) was on our lost-sheep list for a long time, but was finally discovered and has provided an address and email listing, both of which are on the Class Web site in the Roster area. He has provided a bit of follow-up information as follows: We live in Mascot, VA, which is in King and Queen County and is ENE of Richmond between the York/Mattaponi and Rappahannock rivers (middle peninsula). We live on a stream called

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Walters, Criner, and Nazak at tailgate '58 Trivia: The number of wristwatches presented to the Class of 1958 upon graduation was 11, and nobody got more than one. The major construction project that started in February 1958 was NavyMarine Corps Memorial Stadium. On our first day as Plebes, we reported to our company officer twice for uniform inspection. Our feet looked weird on the second inspection. Why? Hasta Luego? W S W

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Pres: VADM Francis R. Donovan, USN (Ret.) Chairman Exec. Committee: CAPT Norbert H. Bednarek, USNR (Ret.) e: bednarek@annap.infi.net Exec. VP: Joe Flynn Admin. VP: Gary Geist Exec. Sec'y: Bruce Nordwall Corp. Treasurer: Dave Osburn 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 Where has the time gone since the last report?

The holiday time just flew by and we are well into January and 2001. Thanks to all the faithful reporters for your help in 2000, and my hopes that others will finally get the urge to correspond. 'Tis not too late for a New Year resolution! As always, there is good news and bad news to report. After suffering a serious heart attack, Joan Bacon, wife of Roger Bacon, passed away on 18 January 2001. Thanks to the many family, friends, shipmates. Classmates, submariners, et al around the world who lended their support and offered prayers.

Sam Valenza (spritsail@juno.com) came back from a setback or two, and plugged back in with the Class: Sorry for the delay in not responding to emails...here's the skinny from your snakebit buddy...went into the hospital in August for a total hip replacement.. .osteoarthritis had been severely influenced by a mild stroke I had, and although I managed to get back into teaching math, I was having a difficult time walking. The operation went well, but before I left the hospital a socalled nurse put me in a machine for knee patients, knocked a serving tray awry, and caught my left leg, crunching the knee, ankle, foot and testicles in a cyclic horror. I could not feel itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;had an epidiu-al in my back, but I was so horrified by what I was seeing that I stretched nerves in my right arm trying to extract myself They could not rehab the hip because of the other injuries and I ended up staying an additional 12 days in the rehab unit.

Since then I have been trying to pick up the pieces.

I lost ray teaching position and ended up having my nerve-damaged arm operated on last week. I should be able to write my name again in 6-8 weeks. And now the docs want to repair my left knee before spring. Through it all I have managed to keep publishing the Monmouth Message and the Earle Missile (base newspapers) and even went to the little Army-Navy game which NAPS won 34-20.1 am still kicking, even riding up to 7 miles a day on my bike when I can stand the knee discomfort, and I plan to stay on the planet a little longer. Sorry guys, you missed out on some great Chesapeake sailing, as I had to sell the boat.

Best regards.

T h a n k s , Sam. Reading what you have gone through makes me pause when I complain about little things. Oh, our Marine "Sea Daddy" of 1959, Jimmy Brown (jimbrown@ezy.net), had to answer Sambo with this commentary: Sam it sounds like you have been admitted into the Hospital from Hell, and all that is bad that is ever going to happen to you, happened to you there! Awesome is the only word to describe your report. Thanks for bringing us up to date. I have been concemed that you were off the radar screen for good. Keep us posted. May God speed your recovery and complete healing. Semper Fi!

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Rick Johnson wanted us to know his email is rickjohnson@mris.com, while Ginny has her own at ginnyjohnson@mris.com.

J o h n H e i g e s ( J M H E I G E S @ M S N . C O M ) reported to say: I am fully retired and have become a grandfather for the seventh time. We sold our home in Silver Spring, MD, in late 1999 and now have a new home outside of Mount Airy, MD, on almost two acres with Sugarloaf Mountain on the westem horizon.

Shirley and I are signed up to take the Elbe River cruise sponsored by the Alumni Association starting on 30 May 2001.

I hope to see Carole and J e r r y Loveless (JerryL3515@aol.com) in Las Vegas later this month while I am working out there in conjunction with the Super Show, the largest sporting goods show in the worid. Our plan is to golf (yes, I may embarrass myself) or sightsee and have diimer the afternoon before I had back to now chad-free South Florida.

Dan Branch sent me another email thanking '59ers for their kindness and support. He specifically wanted to recognize Linda and Bob Beaton for helping with musical arrangements at the Chapel for die memorial, and Rudiie and Jack Brons, Linda and Dave Osburn who were of great help to Joyce and Jack Kersh (those Annapolis friends hosted our famUy and the luncheon following the service).

It w a s very nice to see so m a n y C l a s s m a t e s in attendance.

The secretary of the Class of 1959, U.S. Military Academy, contacted some of us because quite a few of his Class was upset with poor seating at the Army-Navy game. I helped put him in touch with our Marty Flnerty (mjfjef ©erols.com), and lo 'n b e h o l d m o s t U S N A ' 5 9 e r s w e r e not p l e a s e d with the seats assigned by the U S N A Athletic Association. Marty wrote letters and asked the athletic director to speak at a Class Luncheon. Here were some comments made by Marty in his letter to Jim Walsh USMA, '59: Our question to the athletic director will focus on his desire to get us to be season ticket holders in retum for better seating. As a life member of the Athletic Association and the Alumni Association, a 40-plus year graduate, and a season ticket holder for 30 years, what else is needed for me to get seats not in the end zone? Several USNA '59ers fit into this category. The USNA Alumni Association seems to be oblivious to our concerns. Nonetheless, all our complaints are getting "copy to" to the President of the Alumni Association and the Superintendent.

Keep us posted Marty and I am sure if there are '59ers and others who share similar concerns, or have "hortor stories" to submit, they should contact Marty. We all certainly loved the score of the game, but it sure rubs one the wrong way when you hear corporate money and some financial endorsements or donations may have tipped the scales for preferted seating.

Here are portions of a lovely Christmas note from Barbara and Dave Rogers: We have moved! Our new address is 5227 Winter View Drive, Alexandria, VA 22312; 703-5046928; fax: 703-504-6927. The new house is laid out much more functionally accessible than Federal Hill was (only one flight of stairs). It is called an executive city home and has a very small lot.

The Association takes care of the outside. We can travel and not worry about a yard. It really is the perfect house for us. We still hope to move to some place on the water some time in the next couple of years. Our biggest news is Cindy and Jon had their first baby in November '99 (Anna Lauren).

Anna was bom and they moved from Point Mugu to Virginia Beach and Jon deployed with his F-14

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squadron aboard EISENHOWER for six months (all this took place in two months). This is why you did not hear from us last year. Barbie went to California to help with the baby and the move. Dave, Glenn, Rhonda, and Jessica all came to Point Mugu for Thanksgiving so we were all together for a few days. We feel really blessed to have them so close.

Other news, Glenn decided to resign from the Marine Corps. He has accepted a job flying for United Airlines based out of Chicago temporarily, so Rhonda and Jessica are living with us for awhile. It is a delight to have them! Dave continues to work for Titan Corporation and travels a lot.

Thanks, Team Rogers, for the update, and best wishes for a happy and very healthy 2001!

Kathy and Ron IVossbach sent a Christmas note advising us that they were delayed in their southe m push.

Since our last note, we moored MOONESHINE at friends in Beaufort, SC. and as I write we are driving to McLean to be with family for Christmas.

Our late start motor sailing south this year provided short cold days, plus ftequent lay-days while winter storm fronts passed. Mail forwarding service for us and phone number as reported previously. Our "puppy" Uncle Sam, bom on the 4di of July, is now 60-plus pounds and has his "sea legs." Sam is tmly a joy that fills our lives with activity, lots of it!

Thanks Kathy and Ron, and we still await your Rorida arrival.

A few in the Class were made aware diat the daughter of our departed Classmate Paul Thornton was anxious to talk to people who knew her dad. Here's the result of those efforts, the following is a wonderful and kind response from Griff Hamilton after he received a number of emails from Classmates: Gentlemen, thank you very much for providing information and anecdotes on Paul Thornton. You have made a young lady very happy. I met with Wendy Thornton yesterday and delivered to her copies of each of the emails you sent me. She is a very bright, very pretty 31-year-old degree-holding occupational therapist, working at Anne Arundel General Hospital in downtown Annapolis. She never knew her father, as she was bora two weeks after he died in December 1968. She seemed thrilled to leara what a personable man her father was, and how many friends he had. She will undoubtedly be contacting each of you for further information. FYI, I have invited her to our Class dinner in Annapolis next Tuesday evening (for those of you who are not aware, the Armapolis Classmates have been getting together for dinner once a month for about 25 years). If you are in the area, please join us at the O & F Club around 6 p.m. for cocktails followed by dinner. Happy New Year to all, and Rise 'n Shine!

Thanks Griff and Well Done '59ers for being so nice to Wendy Thornton. Her dad was a great guy!

Walt Wynn sent out an email which showed the flight deck of VALLEY FORGE, and prominently seen amidships, US59NA. The photo had been taken on 9 August 1957. Walt also advised that if you wanted to see an update on the Wynn family doings, you could pull up their Christmas letter on their Web site www.xtalwind.net/-wwynn.

The "Clautice Christmas Chronicle 2000" arrived but I will only share the title and first paragraph.

Dynasty Adds Two. Ms. Senior America Dethroned. Millennium a Blur with Pageants, Reunions, Skiing, Sailing, Sub Centennial and While House Invite. 'Tis the season for reflection.

Joyce said it's my tum to reflect. She's preoccupied. Representing all women 60-plus. Ms. Senior America was exhilarating, eye opening, challenging and gratifying. It was also a year of growth, commitment and compromising. After several State Pageants (Texas, Arizona, Washing-

ton, D.C, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Mississippi, Maryland, Virginia and New England Coronation), 63 performances, 70 media interviews, and 200-pIus "thank you" notes. Grandma relinquished her crown at the Reno National Pageant to a lovely petite Palm Springs Ph.D. in drama and speech with a beautiful operatic voice. Somehow we thrived and survived this frenetic year.

If anyone in the Class wishes to get details from Bill (the title is j u s t a teaser), contact him at jbclautice@juno.com.

1 think I shall close with a wonderful "poem" that Carole and Jerry Loveless shared in their Christm a s letter b e c a u s e it reflects on the value of friends.. .and Classmates: A friend is someone who truly cares, A friend is someone who's always there.

A friend will be there in times of woe. Talking, laughing, and sometimes letting go Times alone we sometimes need. But coming back we will do indeed There may be times we may not agree. For you are you and I am me We may argue because of that fact. But our power of friendship will bring us back Cause the love in our hearts we feel inside. Is not something we would ever hide So come to me in times of need. Cause you my friend always have a friend -in me.

(Cause you my Classmate always have a friend— in me!)

Rise and Shine, and don't let the Dark Ages get you down! John Butterfield

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I received the following from J.V. H e i m a r k '40 concerning hi-jinks that occurted a few years back and might have involved some of our Class.

In any event, the article is in the Class of ' 4 0 column and those who might be "guilty," might want to comment.

Attached is a draft of my lead article for March Shipmate. Since members of your Class may or did have knowledge of, involvement in, or, one was die Midshipman who served as the ringleader in this delightful four-year-long game between officers and Middies, this story should interest your readers.

Now seems like the right time for your fellow Class secretaries to get from the former Midshipmen who were involved in this adventure their versions or amplifications of this tale.

So your Classmates will know what ADM Julian Burke '40 recalled of what was this vexing problem for the Academy officers, I suggest that each of you put in your March column a short note inviting your readers to read the lead item in the '40 column, plus invite any who have knowledge about this beautifully done project to provide you with a report of how each was involved.

I received the following concerning Class organization from Bob Meek via Bob Osmon: Oz, you have my vote, too to be the battalion rep. We live in New London, NH. Mailing address is RO. Box 190, Elkins, NH 03233-0190; street address is 24 Lakeshore Drive, New London, NH 03257. We live in a new home (we built it two years ago) on a small lake. The Elkins post office is about a half mile away, and we chose to use it for U.S. postal service, since up here in small towns there is no delivery unless you live out in the sticks. Our street address serves for emergency services, administrative (read taxes), FedEx, and UPS. There is a small liberal arts college in New London (Colby-Sawyer). Plenty of winter sports in the area. Dartmouth University is about 30 miles north in Hanover. So we're very comfortable and busy. It's a minus-35-degree wind chill as we speak! Looking forward to working with you. Happy New Year.

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Pres: VADM Edward W. Clexton Jr., USN (Ret.) 1000 Bobolink Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 h: 757-491-2141 e: clexboeck@aol.com Sec'y: Bill Lewis 14312 Cove Ridge PI., Midlodiian, VA23112-4337 h: 804-744-8808 e: bilewis@home.com Web site: http://navysfo.org/supersixty.html I appreciate hearing from those who may know something about some of the missing Classmates: Francis X. Munger (4), Joseph L. Pace (15), Jack O. Polk (19), and Ronald G. Overstrom (3).

...Jl: MIDN Parsons and Don Boecker

The following was from Bob Osmon concerning the recent book Tales ofAnnapolis by Rich Zino '63.

Hi all, I wrote several short, non-flattering but true stories about Dick Macke and me while we were Plebes. Rich used them in his recent publication of Tales of Annapolis which is a collection of humorous and serious events that happened to grads of all Classes. I recommend reading the book, as it is fast and entertaining. It is advertised in Shipmate. But secondly, here is a chance to have input from some of you. Who wouldn't want to hear some of the experiences from the "Sweat Room" or from our Filipino Classmates on their reactions to some of our experiences or the story of how Hank Papa almost pulled off the "Great Female in Bancroft Hall" caper. I thought this time around I might write up something about the Turkey Bowl game. Comments anyone?

Rich added the following:

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Jack Santucci The pictures accompanying the column are from the 40th, courtesy of Ted "Midshipman" Parsons.

Thanks for copying me in. I hope there are other writers among your group. I know they have some great stories to share. But I urge them to send what they have to us at Omega Resources, even if they're not comfortable with their writing skills.

We'll take the stories, polish them off, and send them a draft for their approval.

We had a recent gathering of USNA grads for a Christmas party at the Racquet and Tennis Club in NYC. I brought along some books, and it just so happened that, besides myself, there were four other contributing authors (to Tales of Annapolis) in attendance. Several guests bought copies and they eagerly sought out all of the contributing authors to have them sign by their respective stories. It was a happening!

Following the recent Class Officers' meeting in Richmond, Bob Antonio and Ed Clexton sent sum-

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maries, which I've included with a few of my notes as well.

From Ed Clexton: The Class officers and battalion representatives (the Class "board") met in Richmond on 4 January to work out our approach to serving the Class over the next few years. Present were myself.

Hank Papa (VP), Bill Lewis (Sec'y), Bob Steele (Treasurer), and representing the battalions were John Michalski, Bob Gamba, Bob Antonio, Bob Osmon and Mike Wlllsey. Bob Steele covered for Tom Solak (1 st battalion) who couldn't make the meeting.

The first order of business was to discuss the role of the battalion and company reps. A guide for company reps is being prepared by Oz Osmon to set some standardization among them. Minireunions were discussed; they are encouraged whenever Classmates in a particular area desire to host such events. Hank Papa will coordinate them as necessary to avoid scheduling conflicts.

Sites where interest has been mentioned include Seattle, Nova Scotia (Jim Maxfield), an Alaskan cruise (John Anthony) in summer '02, New Orleans (Tom Glew) in fall '02, San Diego and some Caribbean hideaways! Individual or combined Company reunions are always encouraged and are not necessary to be included in this coordination.

Class luncheons in specific areas were discussed. It appears the D.C.-Annapolis group luncheon has waned, but the time may be right to start some up as Classmates have found each other again as a result of the 40th. There are certainly enough Classmates in areas like Hampton Roads, D.C.-Northem Yirginia-Annapolis, and Southern California that might be good places to start (again). We are looking for interested individuals in these, or other, areas to kick-start these again; just email me with your thoughts.

The new role of decedent affairs officer, held

by Al Holden, was also discussed. Al explained his role in an earlier column. While Al will be able to help with bios, etc., the best focal points to attend to things on scene in case of a death will remain with companymates through the company rep and or Classmates in the areas. We will leave it up to those in the know locally, on a case basis depending on historic involvement, whether to include widows and or non-graduates in a Class contribution.

Fund raising for the USNA Foundation was also discussed. Super Sixty doesn't rank very super among all the Classes as far as overall personal participation goes. We, collectively, only show 33% participation. At this point, I merely want to encourage each Classmate to read and answer the mail you receive from the Foundation. There are many important functions carried out at the Academy that are not funded by government funds. The Foundation has combined fundraising from all the sources you used to receive requests from, so all contributions are funneled through the Foundation. They prioritize assistance to the Academy in Leadership, Ethics, Academics, Athletics and Admissions. We have several Classmates who serve on the Foundation Board who will be featured in the next Shipmate. If we want to do something beyond individual contributions, like funnel individual and Class funds into our own chosen areas, we can do that, but we will need greater participation and agreement to do so. We have enough money in our Operating Fund to prepare for the 45th Reunion, and not very much more to prepare a Class gift, but I am going to set up an ad hoc committee to advise me on our options for the future. And as many of you may have noticed, our fountain in Smoke Park needs upkeep badly.

Finally, your Class "boards" only function is to serve you, our '60 Classmates. So if or when you have suggestions or concerns you would like addressed, other than where you sit at ball games, please contact any board member.

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Plans are ciurently in progress to have a followup meeting in Annapolis in April. Ed has received word of an Alumni Association President's meeting and it will be an ideal time to see where our ground work has taken us.

Bob Antonio who also provided backup info on the meeting, passed on the following: I still have about 29 videotapes to sell for those who did not get one. Anyone who wants one of these can get one. This is the highly acclaimed tape that was shown at the post-game gala. Buy one for one of your friends who could not make the Reunion; 580 Pinedale Drive, Aimapolis, MD 21401-6686; 410-721-0230; RBTANT@aol.com.

I was walking down through the market area in Charleston, SC, on New Year's Eve day. Linda and I had come to Charleston to attend the wedding of one of my nieces. About halfway through the Market, I heard the voice. "Bill Lewis." There, about 20 feet behind me were Jean and Ken Savage also seeing one of Charleston's tourist attractions. They were down for the New Year's Eve celebration with friends. Ken and I had served together at Dam Neck back in the late '60s and had a lot of old times to reminisce about. We had also met at the 40th for awhile.

How many times do we run into Classmates over the years? I imagine that we actually do more often than we know. Unfortanately, we didn't know everybody, and those that we did know have changed (slightly). Anyway, I ' m sure there are stories out there where someone has noted a ring and leamed that a Classmate was sharing a table, a ride or living in their neighborhood.

Finally, I heard from Kent, WA: Nothing new on our home front except Larry Winslow will officially retire in March of this year from Boeing. Regards, Ros Winslow

ft-om WilUamsburg), Fran and Kurt Rohdenburg (20), Breeze and Charlie Stewart (6), Walt Strobach (18), Buzz Needham (12), and May Scott and David Sutelan (2).

Jon Komarek (19): Cindy and I bought our 80-foot converted sailing TJALK, LE POMME DE 'MER', in Amsterdam

last March. After seven weeks in a shipyard in Belgiiun, we commenced our trip to France via the canals and rivers. Six hundred miles, 300 locks, and six months later and she is now moored in Narbonne, France, (10 miles from the Med, and 60 miles from Spain) for the winter. During the voyage we stopped in almost every quaint canalside village, often spending several days or more exploring. Incredible best describes the ancient villages with their cobblestone streets and churches from the ninth to 12th centuries. Food, cheese, and winel As mentioned by Roger in a previous Shipmate, we are now sharing the experience with room for two other couples to travel on a "Barge and Breakfast." Full particulars are listed under LE POMME DE 'MER' at our Web site, www.simpsonflinthouse.com.

March through May will find us cruising in the Canal du Midi in die south of France. In June there will be a ten-day relocation trip up the mighty Rhone River to the center of France. June through September we will be cruising the tranquil canals of central France with another relocation trip back to the south in September to finish the season again in the beautiful Canal du Midi. Come join us and learn the true meaning of good food, good wine, and most of all the ultimate in relaxation.

In support of our Class project's goal, of raising $2 million, we will donate 20 percent of charter fees to that fund in the names of any '61ers who book with us. At present, there are 18 weeks available in 2001 and 16 weeks in 2002. The 20 percent will go immediately to the fund out of the 50 percent due at booking. Full details are at the above mentioned Web site.

Chuck Davis (23):

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Pres: R A D M Jerry Smith, USN (Ret.) Cort. S e c 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@starpowernet Web site: www.USNA61.org Mail Call One letter this month from Al Dessayer: The San Francisco East Bay '61 contingent duly met at my house for the Army-Navy game. After a boisterous first half, aided by generous food and libations, we settled more seriously to watch Navy hang on. Due to our senior and venerable status, we excused ourselves from pushups. A majority is planning to cross the continent, and barting Indian attacks, should be there for the 40th. The attached photo {following page) shows, 1 to r: Mike Roth (22), Al Dessayer (15), Chuck Denny (15), Dick Holt (19), Ed Keller (13), Bill Dick (24), and Jim Hart (3).

Cyberspace Nooze J.R Decker (8): Carole and I hosted the Army-Navy game party for the Norfolk-Virginia Beach area again this year. Navy finally came through and won their first game of the year, the most important one!

We had a very good turnout and everyone rooted Navy on to victory. We won the party also! Those attending were: Laura and Marc Bruno (1), Judy and Ned Kuhns (7), Sid Driscoll (22), Faye and Dave Timm (20), Sandy and Ken Craig (19), Jeanne and Larry Lubbs (17) (came the farthest

We sold out and moved to Florida; settling in Cape Coral/Fort Myers areaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;great! Our address is Box 742, Bokeelia, FL 33922; 941-282-1421; cell: 410-562-4156 (for now). Job/house-hunting.

Finally, our 5th Company Rep, Ike Cole, recentiy moved into a nice home just down the street from me. Fortunately, this resulted in an immediate increase in the value of real estate in our area, turning around a downward spiral that began shortly after my arrival. Anyway, Ike has provided us with a few inputs from his 5th Company cohorts.

Tom Mitchell: For my high school yearbook, the school's English professor selected a Shakespearean quotation for each graduating senior. The one chosen for me was, "With myrth and laughter, let old wrinkles come." With that outlook, I headed into my Naval career. My first tour of duty was OKLAHOMA Cnr. The next two years were spent in the engineering department, which I enjoyed very much. Next, was destroyer engineer officer's school in San Diego and on to the destroyer BLACK (DD-666) as chief engineer.

Part way through the tour, we received a new captain. After going through four XOs and two collisions at sea, he was finally relieved. It was time for me to try civilian life. During that time I was married and later had three healthy children, a son and two daughters.

After leaving the service, I read two books about whacko captains. The Caine Mutiny and The Amheiter Affair. My reaction was that their antics were mild compared to the skipper of BLACK. Post Navy, I went to IBM as a salesman for three years and later joined Itel Corp, a new company formed by ex-IBM employees to lease computers and capital equipment. During my eight years there, I started as a salesman and advanced to become Western regional manager. In 1976, Itel started a Locomotive and partly because of my Navy engineering experience, I became vice presiShipmate, March 2001

dent and general manager of this new group. It was constant travel.

On Memorial Day weekend in 1977, an event took place that had a profound impact on my life.

I was scheduled to retum to Los Angeles from Chicago. A number of weird things happened that delayed me, and I missed the flight by only minutes.

That flight was the American Airiines DC-10 that lost an engine on take off, and everyone on board was killed. The crash caused me to do a lot of soul searching. In 1978,1 decided to leave corporate life and start my own business. From 1978 until now. the company has evolved ttirough good times and hard times from originally financing capital equipment to now instalUng energy efficient HVAC equipment. In 1997, I received, for Co-Energy Group, Vice President Al Gore's Hammer Award for making govemment work better.

It was based on a project at Fort Polk, LA, where the facihty saved almost $4 million a year in energy and maintenance costs.

My exercise was club lacrosse, until my body gave out, and racquetball. I play golf, but have yet to master the game. It is just fun being out on the course. My hobbies are woodworking and Lionel trains. I am currently trying writing and have started a murder mystery taking place at Mother Bancroft. My wife is my biggest asset on that endeavor. Late in 2000, a NYSE listed engineering firm purchased the assets of Co-Energy Group. My children are grown, and I remarried in 1994. The wrinkles have come along with thinning wiiite hair and a few extra pounds. HopeMly, the "myrth" will continue.

Chris Seelbach: After four years of destroyer duty in the South China Sea, building a communications ship for President Kennedy (WRIGHT), and designing radio systems in the Pentagon, I decided that civilian life was where I belonged. I got an M.B.A., joined McKinsey & Co. as a consultant and then built a career on starting, building, and turning around technology-based companies, primarily in software, voice processing systems, telecommunications services and Intemet industries in the U.S. and globally. I have worked for venture capital companies, Exxon Enterprises, start up companies, and myself. I continue to do much the same today. My wife, Linda, and I have lived in NYC area for most of our 30 years together, the last 22 in Short Hills, NJ, where we raised two sons and where Linda was elected as one of five commissioners running our town.

Steve graduated from Amherst in 1999 and is with Morgan Stanley in New York and Jeff is a junior at Northwestern University majoring in film and political science. Linda and I are looking forward to seeing everyone at the 40th!

Duane Duff (dduff@kendaco.telebyte.com): After graduation I went to COONTZ ( D L G - 9 ) . Dana French (17) was also aboard. I had a six-month cruise of WestPac and Australia. On the way home en route to Damage Control School I married Judith Anne Grooms on 14 April 1962 in Maryland. Next, we moved to Long Beach and I became chief engineer of HENDERSON ( D D - 7 8 5 ) .

It was while on HENDERSON, that I had my first interview with ADM Rickover. The kindly old gentleman put me on the study program. It happened that those six months were my third WestPac deployment in four years. Who had time to study? On our retum, with the ship in overhaul, I retumed to Washington to test out my study course. Did not do well as they say and was not accepted into the nuclear Navy. Whew! When HENDERSON completed her overhaul, we moved to Boston and MIT. After three excellent years there I came away with a master's in mechanical engineering and a post master's degree in naval engineer. During the summer between the second and third year, we went to the Washington Navy Yard for Diving and Salvage School. Diving in the Anacostia River during the summer is a real treat.

I changed my designator to EDO. ADM Rickover had his third and final shot at getting me into his corps, which I turned down. Funny that as engineering minded as I turned out to be, the nuclear Navy never interested me. The main reason was because I had a bad left ear and the medical folks would not let me into submarines.

Next, it was off to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, where I was involved with new construction as senior ship superintendent for several ships and docking officer. It was a dream tour for a young ED. I next went to SRF, Subic Bay. This tumed out to be a really fme three years. The war was at its peak and it was not unusual for 40 to 50 ships to be present. I had three jobs, production support superintendent (Command Pubhc Works), quality assurance and diving/salvage officer.

After Subic, we ended up at Mare Island on the Service Group One staff I had aU the AE and AFS class ships, a very rewarding job. I made the cut for promotion to commander and had a heated discussion with my detailer. He won and we headed for seven years in Washington, D.C, for three tours. The first was with NavSea as supervisor of diving. I worked closely with Chuck Bartholomew. Then I spent two wonderful years working for John D. Bulkeley on the Board of Inspection and Survey. The final D.C. tour was back to NavSea as the command damage control officer. During the Washington tour I was passed over for captain, but it tumed out to be a blessing in disguise. I was able to stay in D.C. until our

daughter graduated and then got a twilight tour back in Bremerton where we wanted to retire. In 1983, we moved to our current location in Silverdale. After retiring in 1986, I worked primarily for CDI Marine Company, naval architects and marine engineers. The one thing I am most proud of is hitting the books in 1991 and getting my professional engineer's license. Judy and I are still hanging in there. We have two children, Deborah Louise and Robert Sean. Rob and his Bonnie presented us our first grandchild. Heather Nicole, on 1 Febmary 2000. She is a sweetie. Both the children are close by so we see lots of them.

In retrospect, there are very few things I would change. I belong to the "World's Greatest Naval Academy Class," have a wonderful wife and family, enjoy very good health, and like what I am doing. I have had adventure, seen lots of the world, and met people who epitomize the term "Shipmate." Who could really ask for and expect more?

Tony Dighton: Following graduation I attended Nuc and Sub school and was assigned to TEDDY ROOSEVELT (SSBN-600). Then had a tour as a company officer back at USNA. Weapons school and GEORGE BANCROFT (SSBN-643) followed. I left active duty in 1969 and joined Exxon. I remained in the Reserve and made captain before retiring in the '80s. I spent 27 years with Exxon in New Jersey, Texas and Hong Kong in various human resources positions. I retired as the compensation and benefits manager for Exxon Company Intemational in 1996. My wife, Gloria, and I live on three acres in Long Valley, NJ. Between us we have six children and four (soon to be five) grandchildren. Two and a half years ago we took in a five-week-old foster child named Destiny, and she has been with us ever since. The State is working to terminate the mother's rights and if all goes well we will adopt her. It is different being a parent of a two-year-old at 62, but it is keeping our life full of joy.

Charlie Duke: I took a commission in the USAF after graduation and proceeded to Reese AFB, Texas, for pilot training, graduated in August 1962, and got married to my wife of 38 years, Joan. We proceeded to Prestwick AB, Scotland, for a very interesting and enjoyable tour in an air rescue squadron. Our first son, Charles, was bom there in 1963. In April 1965 we retumed to Reese AFB where I was an instructor pilot until I left active duty in October 1968. I joined American Airlines and after the initial training we moved to Chicago where I flew out of O'Hare. I transferred to Tulsa and then to DFW in 1976, where I spent the rest of my AA career except for a year flying out of Miami. I also joined the Illinois Air National Guard and then the Texas Air Guard in which I served a total of 17 years. We have three children: Charles, a captain with National Airlines; Brad, an analyst with Dell Computer and father of year-old twins; and Kelly, wife of a Lutheran minister and mother of two small children. I retired at the mandatory retirement age of 60 in October '98. I do not do anything very exciting, but am so busy I do not know how I had time to

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go to work. Things have worked out better than I could have planned it and in retrospect I do not think I would change anything.

Jim Hellauer: As for the Hellauers, all is well.

Our youngest son and daughter-in-law presented us with our first granddaughter in August. She joins seven other grandchildren—all of whom are boys. Our oldest grandson just turned 16 this month. I am still fooling around with some investment banking business and serve on some boards. We have been blessed and the only complaint I have is that time is going too fast.

Ken Van Sickle: Carol and I were married the day after graduation and after a brief Texas honeymoon it was off to sea duty on GRANT COUNTY

(LST-1174) in Little Creek. Next followed successive tours as XO on CHESTERFIELD COUNTY

(LST-551) and DASH (MSO-428). I then attended NPS in Monterey studying meteorology. I found my niche and changed my designator to restricted line, meteorology. It was also a time for spiritual awareness as we committed our lives to Christ in Monterey. I spent the rest of my years in the Navy in various weather service billets. After a final tour at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command as Head of the Standards and Geophysics I retired from the Navy in July 1987 as a captain. I then taught junior high math and science for three years in Springfield, VA (the hardest I ever worked). I then spent an interesting year with GE Aerospace in systems engineering working at the Defense Mapping Agency. In 19921 moved to the National Science Foundation in Washington, D.C, in atmospheric sciences research where I had responsibility for management of the research aircraft fleet and scientific instrumentation as well as being a science advisor to the aviation weather research program at the Federal Aviation Administration. It was a great ending to a fabulous 38year professional career. I fully retired in April 1999 after seven years of federal civil service.

Carol and I selected Bryce Resort in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and built our retirement home in 1989. We have been full time residents since 1993. We have two wonderful daughters and sons-in-law and four grandchildren (one is a teenager) who all live in Springfield, VA. We love having family and friends visit Bryce to enjoy skiing, golfing, fishing and relaxing in the hot tub while viewing the beautiful mountain scenery. Y'all come visit!

George Podrasky: After graduation, I entered the U.S. Air Force, where I served until my retirement in 1980 as lieutenant colonel. My career was in major weapon system acquisition and contracting—$10,000 toilet seats, $1,000 hammers, etc. I spent five years in Japan during Jane Fonda's foreign pohcy initiative in Vietnam assuring the wonderful treatment of our POWs. There I was very involved working with the Japanese government concerning retum of Okinawa and IMF floating currency effect on contracts tied tofixrate of exchange. In between, I met my wonderful wife, Janelle, who was a United Stew at the time. We married in 1964. We have two boys, my youngest graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1992.

He curtently is an instructor pilot in Enid, OK. My oldest is an artist in Denver. My last assignment was as deputy commander for the Air Force Plant representative office at Martin-Marietta.

Upon retirement, from USAF, I worked for Martin-Marietta, now Lockheed Aerospace. While there we could win no government contracts, but bought the companies that did. I took early retirement there in 1992. I then worked as broker with Dean Witter, until I took my present position with the Knights of Columbus as one of their top agents.

I received my master's degree from Central Michigan University.

Bob Derby: Life has been good since graduation. In the Navy I leamed how to drive ships and fly jets (TOPEKA, CLG-8, and VA 212). In business I leamed how to start or rapidly grow successful hi-tech company's (Intel, Weitek, Cyrix, 96

Neomagic, Veridicom). In life I have been more than fortunate. I have a wonderful wife, Laura, five grown children, (three daughters, two sons) all successful and "on their own" and two grandchildren. We live in West Texas (San Angelo).

Currently, I am president of my own company plus continue to consult and help new companies get started. My health is great. I still have all my hair (but it is really getting gray) I look forward to our 40th Reunion. This will be my first reunion since graduation. I can't believe it has been 40 years.

Where did all the time go? Life is good and my life has been blessed.

Ike Cole: After graduation, attended fight training. In 1962 married Gisela and was designated as an NFO. Flew with VP 17 from 1963 until 1966.

Leamed a little about ASW, WestPac and Alaska.

Attended Chinese Language School in 1966 and 1967. Was assigned to Naval Security Group Activity Philippines in '67. During this assignment, I decided to become a Navy Cryptologist and make the Navy a career. Cryptology is extremely interesting work and has super people. Duty stations included: London, Scotland, Japan, Philippines, Norfolk, San Diego, Whidbey Island, Norfolk and Washington, D.C. Every job was challenging and fiin. Retired in 1995 and joined AT&T. Currently reside in Annapolis. Gisela and I have two sons and four grandchildren.

Seen And Heard Around Town Washington area Classmates met for lunch and reminiscing at II Ristorante Pulcinella on Tuesday, 9 January in McLean, VA. We shared a meeting room with the McLean Rotary and were serenaded with "Anchors Aweigh" and "Marine Hymn" before lunch. We joined the Rotary in singing "God Bless America." The following members of the W G N A C in attendance included: Bob Glover (8), Joe K a s a l e s ( 1 4 ) , Arlie C a m p b e l l (3), Paul Umberger (15), John Morris (7), Earl Diamond (9), Art Rowe (12), Jack Stevens (17), Jerry Smith (8), Jack Sheahan (21), John Bennett (11), and Don Evans (21).

Upcoming Class Events Washington area Class luncheons on Tuesday, 14 March and 8 May. Parting Shots An update from our Class project chairman, Stan Roman (21).

Our Class project is rolling along. Our immediate goal is to raise $2 million by our 40th Reunion to fully endow the Class of 1961 Leadership Education Chair Our cash on hand plus current pledges will give us about $1.5 million by the end of next year, leaving us a goal of raising an additional $500,000 before our Reunion. In December and January, through the USNA Foundation, letters have been sent to all Classmates who had not previously been contacted inviting them to join our efforts. These Classmates will also be con-

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tacted by phone to elicit their financial support for our project.

On the USNA side, the Superintendent has repeatedly and publicly recognized our legacy effort as directly supporting leadership development.. .the centerpiece and top priority of the Naval Academy's strategic plan. The process of recruiting the best-qualified person for the chair is underway, and the Supe hopes to have someone in place before the next academic year. We have had some input into the process, and will also have a Classmate assigned to participate in the selection. Also, to clear up some misconceptions, I want to emphasize our project's focus is on Leadership Development, not the Ethics program. In addition, die federal budget support does not provide for the levels of excellence required by the recent USNA Strategic Plan.

For those Classmates who have already committed to our Legacy, please accept our most sincere appreciation for your kindness and generosity to a significant need at USNA. For those still considering, I can only ask you to reflect on the significant contribution that USNA has made to our great nation and to your own personal growth.

Please give from your heart to a worthy cause and help the WGNAC reach its goal.

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Pres: CAPT Richard J. Hayes, U S N (Ret.) h: 703-461-3582; e: USNA62@erols.com Sec'y: C D R Howard S. Pinskey, USNR (Ret.) RO. Box 3380, Annapolis, M D 21403-3326 h: 410-974-1962; e: PINSK62@aol.com Class Web site: www.usna62.com Greetings From Annapolis Springtime is around the comer and the city and the Academy are getting ready for the tourist onslaught. But, w e look forward to all the visitors. I wish everyone good health and happiness this time of year and now for our Class news.

Michael Madalo It is with great sadness that I inform the Class that our friend Michael Madalo passed away on 3 December 2000 in Roseville, CA. Mike was a Marine fighter pilot and served in Vietnam. He was serving as the acting deputy secretary for Veterans Homes at the California Department of Veterans Affairs. He previously was acting administrator of the Yountville and Barstow Veterans Homes. The governor of California, Gray Davis, ordered the state flag atop the Department of Veterans Affairs building lowered to half staff in memory of Mike.

Mike was buried in the Yountville Veterans Administration Cemetery. Bob Bosser, Mike's Academy roommate, and Pat Madalo, M i k e ' s West Point graduate son are writing the obituary for Shipmate, The Michael Madalo Veterans Recreation Fund has been established to benefit veterans living in the home. Donations should be sent to: Veterans Home of California, 100 California Drive, Yountville, CA 94599-1413.

The Class sends it's sincerest sympathies to Mike's family.

Class News From San Diego, John Kelly sends us die following note and photos: On Saturday, 9 December, the Class's southem California contingent kicked off the holiday season with a cocktail party and catered barbecue dinner at Naomi and Greg Chauncey's Alta Jolla Clubhouse high on scenic Mount Soledad. The

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address is: 8072 Bay View Drive, Foley, AL 36535; 334-943-6338. So if anyone is heading diis way please call.

We had a great time during the game, especially since Navy wanted to keep it really exciting down to the last few seconds. Much hollering and cheering going on. Those that were here included: Nina and Barry Walsh, Martha and Don Kreheley, Cher and Tom Heffernan, Ellen and Roger Vinson, Tanya and PJ Jones, Barbara and Hank Richards, Donna and Pete Burges, and Wendy and Tom Brandon plus Oliver, our schnauzer. He had the most fun of all. If you or anyone else gets this way please call or come and see us.

Our Class President, Dick Hayes, provided us with this report on the Alumni Association Board of Trustees meeting in early December:

'62: Don Watidns, Sharon Watkins, Bill Smith, Mike O'Conner, Steve Todd, and Ralph Santi

'62: Susan Fleming, Hugh Tabb, Judy Kelly, Myron Fleming, and Brian Monaghan

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'62: Brian Havey, Anne Havey, Pat O'Cormer, Deena Koenig, Dianne Munger, and Jerry Munger clubhouse was festooned in blue and gold in celebration of Navy's second consecutive win over Army which was the standout topic of conversation. (The then ongoing election process placed a distant second.) Despite some winter colds and seasonal scheduled conflicts, we had an excellent turnout. In attendance were: Linda and Don Bourassa, Naomi and Greg Chauncey, Vicki and Tom Dumont, Susan and Myron Fleming, Don Griffln, Anne and Brian Havey, Reeda and Jim Hughes, Judy and John Kelly, Deena and Harold Koenig, Gerry and Brian Monaghan, Dianne and Jerry Munger, Lois and Rick Nichols, Pat and Shipmate, March 2001

Mike O'Conner, Elaine and Ralph Santi, Sandy and Bill Smith, Lucy and Tom Stone, Hugh Tabb, Steve Todd, Frankie and John Volk, and Sharon and Don Watkins. Our special thanks go to Naomi and Greg for putting the event together and Elaine Santi for stepping up as duty photographer.

From Alabama, Pete Gingras writes us: On 2 December we had a small gathering of Gulf Coast Classmates at Mary Anne's and my home. We have moved to Foley, AL, in Baldwin County in anticipation of my retirement from Ingalls Shipbuilding on 16 February. We built the home this year and moved in on 4 May. Our New

As your Class President, I attended the fall meeting of the Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees held in Annapolis on 1 December 2000. The Class of '62 was well represented at the meeting. Snuffy Smith (Chairman of the Board), Paul Hurst, Corbin McNeill and Steve Chadwick also attended the meeting. The following is a synopsis of some of the key items on the agenda: (1) ADM Snuffy Smith the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, convened the business part of the meeting. He reminded us that the Academy is preparing Midshipmen for the dangers of the world. He said it was a different world from where we came and cited the terrorist attack on COLE as an example. We need leaders for the 21 st century.

Snuf then provided a summary of the issues that had been addressed by the Executive Committee since the Board of Trustees meeting. He said the Association was exploring opportunities to participate in the planning, marketing and governance of a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in the Annapolis area. As Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Snuf expanded the Planning Team on the project to include several members of the Board of Trustees. His purpose in so doing was to get a better look, through the eyes of our Alumni, on the project. He said we are about 14-18 months from a decision on whether and or how to be involved. He is happy that we now have both Chapter and Class President leadership involved in this project, in addition to those who were already serving. He stressed that everything is non-binding on the Association so far and nothing will happen without Alumni approval. Additionally, Snuf report that the Board of Trastees approved the establishment of a Joint Finance Committee and a Joint Investment Committee. The Alumni Association is now "jointed" with the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation (the major fundraising arm). By mutual agreement between ADM Charles Larson '58, Chairman of the Board of the Foundation, and Snuf, as Chairman of the Board of the Alumni Association, the Foundation will chair one committee and the Alumni Association will chair the other. Corbin McNeill will chair the Finance Committee for the first period.

They will alternate after the cycle so that the Alumni Association chairs the Investment Committee and the Foundation of Finance. This maintains good oversight and adequately addresses equities of both the Foundation and the Alumni Association. Snuf then introduced the CEO, George P. Watt Jr. '73 and the chairmen of various committees who reported out on the activities of their respective committees.

Mr. Watt discussed (1) the mission of the Alumni Association and the band with which they operate, (2) the Association Career Transition Service, (3) improvements to Shipmate magazine, (4) visits by Midshipmen First Class to community organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club and high schools to provide briefings to prospective candidates in the "war for talent," (5) improvements in the Association email program so we can get the word out faster.

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(6) membershipâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;of 49,000 hving graduates, 42,000 are members (7) affinity services and fees are improvingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;sales are up 72 percent over last year, (8) a national campaign fundraiser will be announced publicly in the near future, and (9) pledged that the Association staff would be responsive in support of the Alumni Association mission.

CAPT Nell Block '61 reported on the results of the nominating committee for the next annual election. In summary, the candidates for the Western Region Tmstee are CAPT Stephen Andres '67 and CAPT Robert Stevenson '60. The candidates for the Mid-Atlantic Region Trustee are LCDR Steven Hubbard '75, CAPT Christopher Nichols '78 and two petition candidates: RADM John Adams '58 and RADM M.D. Van Orden '45.

Corbin McNeill provided a financial report. He reported that there was a slight downturn in Association investments which reflects the downturn in the stock market. Overall, the Association is in a good financial status. (Thanks to the excellent stewardship of Corbin).

VADM John Ryan '67, the Superintendent, provided an overview on the status of the Academy and the Brigade. He said the state of the Academy is excellent. Additionally he: Provided a Class of 2004 profile. There were over 10,000 applicants and 1,224 were selected (200 women) and an average SAT score of 1,305.

Discussed the character building curriculum and programs. The Honor and Ethics Class has had many distinguished speakers this year. Discussed the USNA Budget profile. He said the Academy was in good shape and was being fully supported by the new CNO. The Strategic Plan is now two years old and will be updated in 2001. Reported that the renovation of Bancroft Hall is on track. The fifth wing will be completed in 2001 and the seventh wing in 2002. Next will be King Hall. Additionally, they are worlcing on renovating many of the academic spaces.

The Academy will be receiving 24 new N44 saiUng craft. Eight new boats in 2002, 2003 and 2004 respectively.

The Academy would like to build a new field house near Santee Basin and then renovate Halsey Field House. The new Glen Warner Soccer Facility will be completed by 1 August 2001.

Discussed the possibihty of closing in both ends of Navy-Marine Corps Stadium. This is in the Strategic Plan but will cost approximately $40M. Discussed the Academic Majors Program. There are now 18 majors all with a soUd core cuniculum.

Snuffy Smith closed the meeting by leading us all in singing Blue and Gold and a cheer for our Navy football team. They must have heard it

because they responded with a great win over Army. As a final note, for those of you who are not members of the Alumni Association, please consider joining. Your membership entitles you to a copy of Shipmate as well as all the numerous benefits of membership. Please support your Alumni Association.

On the occasion of my latest granddaughter's christening, we had a family gathering and for the first time I was able to get all my eight grandchildren together for a picture (below).

From Stew Lingley's electronic grab bag: Just in case you may not have heard. President Clinton signed legislation passed by Congress that authorized Tricare medical coverage for life for military retired folks. Hal Koenig wrote a summary of the benefits. More information can also be found on the following Web site http:// www.tricare.osd.mi1//ndaa/fast-facts.htm. You may also be interested in Hal's recent column in the November issue of VS Medicine.

Joe Gamba and his jock, med student son, Stephen, are in Antarctica (or on their way). Hopefully they will return one of these days and share their photos of various itinerant penguins. Otherwise we may have to get by with pictures of Joe and Stephen partying the nights away in Buenos Aires with Dirk and Marshall Tripp. I am sure we will hear about those parties soon enough from Dick. For some reason they cc'd me on all their plans for a rowdy visit to Buenos Aires, en route to Iceberg City.

The most recent PCS moves are: Kay and John Cox, Fremont, OH; Jean and Bob McWhinney, Washington, D.C; Gabriella and Bill Cooper, Cliff Santa Cruz, CA; Linda and Don Bourassa, Rancho Mirage, CA; Cindy and Rick Hamly, RoUa, MO; Conine and John Diedenhofen, Reno, NV; Pat and Jerry Fritz, Bay VUlage, OH; Margie and Bob Greenman, Viginia Beach, VA; Pat and Jack Sramek, Santa Rosa, CA; Toni and Jim Coopersmith, Mission Hills, KS; Jim Lindsay, Springfield, VA; Mike Patten, Apache Junction, AZ; Cindy and Larry Senn, Fair Oaks, CA; Pat and Ted Sheafer, Johnstown, PA; Cecile and Jim Messer, Macon, GA; Margie and Bernie Rosenbach, West Palm Beach, FL; Barb and Don Lundquist, Whitehall, MI; F r a n k Dawn O'Donnell, Clearwater, FL; and Fran and Tom Roberts, Fort Wayne, IN. Best wishes to Don and Barbara Lundquist who were married on 2 September. Barbara, welcome to this very silly group.

The URL of the 62 home page is www.eos.net/ rrva/nampow/62.html.

The URL of the password protected '62 roster site is www.usna62.com. The user name is usna62.

The password is the surname of the roster keeper.

The D.C. area Class luncheon at Ft. Myer O'Club 2001 luncheon schedule is as follows: Thurs., 15 March; Wed., 9 May; Thurs., 19 July; Wed., 19 Sept.; and Thurs., 8 Nov Put these dates on your calendars now. Out-of-town visitors plan your visits accordingly. Reservations to Rich Rice by the Friday before at ricerb@aoI.com or call 202-544-1321.

While the major artangements have long since been made for our next reunion, we have started talking about our plans for the 40th. Our Class president and reunion chairman, Dick Hayes, has asked that everyone start thinking about attending. Get it on your calendar now. It is scheduled for the four-day weekend that includes 26 September 2002. We will again be using the Loews Annapolis Hotel. Dick is also asking for company coordinators to get in touch with him and volunteer their assistance. It is probably easier if the coordinator lives in the local area. You can contact Dick by email at usna62@erols.com or by phone at 703-461-3582. The reservation paperwork will not show up until sometime in the spring of 2002, more than a year from now. Don't miss this party! And, plan on arriving on Thursday.

That's our Class news for this March 2001 issue of Shipmate. It's great to hear from our Classmates as we approach the 39th anniversary of our graduation. Your cards, letters and photos are greatly appreciated by our Classmates. Keep in touch. Until next time.

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Pres: Hon. Stephen M. Duncan Sec'y: Michael H. Shelley 25 Sweetwater Lane, Pisgah Forest, N C 28768 h: 828-862-4245; e: Class.Secretary@USNA63.org Web site: www.USNA63.org I am saddened to begin by informing you about the loss of two of our Classmates.

Jack "Fish" Almond passed away on Monday, 18 December 2000, of an apparent heart attack. A memorial service was held at the Naval Air Station, North Island, CA, on 5 January. Our Classm a t e t h e Rev. W a y n e C l a r k e presided at the service. Jack's wife, Layne, lives at 828 David Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Jack's family has asked that memorial contributions be sent to the Class of 1963 Foundation. Only two weeks before his death. Jack was among the group who gathered for the annual ' 6 3 Army game party at the home of June and Chuck Stone. He appears below in some of the photos taken that day.

We have leamed that our Classmate Philip S. Thorlin died on 29 October 1988.1 have no information about the cause or place of his death. His 9th Companymate, Malcolm Schantz, notes that Scott was commissioned in the Army upon graduation. He is remembered as a quiet, friendly shipmate and a stand-up guy.

Continuing a long tradition, our Classmates in the San Diego area came together to watch the Army game and enjoy fellowship and loads of good food. Our regular cortespondent Roy Warren filed this account: A victory was surely cheered long and hard at June and Chuck Stone's home where the San Diego contingent gathered to watch the Army-Navy game. We had quite a turnout and naturally there was too much food. Chuck and June supplied drinks and chili while the rest of the group brought something to complement. In addition to the chiU, we had salad, chicken pate, lox, bagels, cookies.

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Grant Telfer's hand-made pastry with sausage and cheese, cheeses, muffins, and quite a bit more.

In attendance were Layne and Fish Almond, Sally and Win Orgera, Gayle and Vem Von Sydow, Karen and Steve Hoy, Bob Fasten and his daughter Laura, Edith and Max Ricketts, Nancy and Charles Helsper, Jay Roberts, Phil Marsden. Sandy and Jim Thornton. David Lake, Don Jacobs, and myself Steve Hoy turned into quite a prophet when early in the fourth quarter he said Navy needs two good drives in order to preserve this margin, thus victory. Lo and behold, we never knew at the time

how wise he was. Our coach, Vem Von Sydow, had his assistant Bob Easton, at his side and they, along with Steve, were excellent critics and color announcers. It was quite an insight for those of us who only watch football and don't do the coaching or ever did the real thing on the big field.

A wonderful time was had by all. We thank Chuck and June for opening their home every year.

For those of you in San Diego the first Saturday of December 2001, give either Chuck or me a call and join us.

Here are three photos from the party submitted

by Phil Marsden.

Partying to Beat Army: Jack Almond, Win Orgera, and someone else We have placed many additional photos from this gathering with the online version of this column on the 1963 Web site. They were taken by Chet White for your information and enjoyment. Take a look!

While the party was going on in Southern California, another group of Navy fans was watching the game in coastal South Carolina. Denny Tomlin sent three photos and this note: Here are three snapshots taken at the Hilton Head Island Alumni gathering this year. One shows Rich Weidman and me as we share a victory hug. The second shows my wife, Cindy, Rich and his wife, Doo, and Mack McDonald '46 cheering on the big blue team. (I think the score was 27-7 at this time.) The last photo shows Cindy and me basking in the Navy victory. Semper Fi!

'63: Sez Beat Army: Jay Roberts, Vem Von Sydow, Bob Easton, Phil Marsden, and Chariie Helsper

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Thanks go to Mario Fiori for bringing us this news of Bill Pawlyk: I cortespond, talk, and visit Bill frequently. For die past six months my consulting work has brought me to Richland, WA, and I visited Bill in Monroe Penitentiary three times, the last visit being on 18 December. He is very fit and his spirits are opti'63: Rooting for Navy in Hilton Head Shipmate, March 2001

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mistic. He works six to eight hour days and also teaches GED type courses. In my last visit he asked me to forward to you the following letter.

"Happy Holidays! Well, we survived another year. I trust that it's been a good one for you.

"For me things haven't changed much. As of 4 January, I'll be in the third year of waiting for a ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. A three judge panel had the briefs and heard the oral arguments way back in January '99. A dramatic contrast in speed of decision from the recent rulings in the election cases. That's the way it goes.

Actually the lengthy consideration is encouraging—it certainly indicates some meaty issues— and a greater possibility of a "recount" of some sort in my case. As we've seen, it's foolhardy to predict what an appellate court may rule. However, it is likely that a decision on my case will be handed down in 2001.

"Hope springs eternal—I'm diankful for the support of family and friends through all these years. And I wish you a happy and healthy 2001."

I know that Bill thinks a lot of all his Classmates and friends and would very much enjoy hearing from them. His address is W. J. Pawlyk, 982921 C3-32, POB 777, Monroe, WA 98272-0777.

Mike Corgan went to Iceland in January to teach for a semester in the govemment department at the University of Iceland. He promised to send us a report once he's settled there. In real life, Mike is associate professor of international relations at Boston University and the department's director of undergraduate studies.

Bill Hillgaertner checked in with us in December, providing this account of his activities since June 1963: As many of you know, and no surprise, at graduation I retumed to the ranks of "Uncle Sam's Misguided Children"—USMC. I served two tours in RVN (where I spoke Hanoi dialect Vietoamese for a good part of the time) and a brief episode in the Dominican RepubUc (where?) before parting from the service.

Upon joining Civvie Land, I tumed down two offers from a federal agency that wanted me to retum to Vietnam, or other hotbeds of the world, and decided to rejoin the ranks of firefighting as a paid professional. Fate got in the way, and I spent the next 24 years as a fireman in a police uniform.

I advanced rapidly in the department I first entered, leaving to work on my master's in public administration, as second in command of detectives after ten years. I next spent a little over a year putting together a program for a prosecuting/district attorney's office, then being hired by a medium sized city as their chief of police. I spent 12 years there, including three years as fire chief and director of emergency medical services. I left in 1992, found retirement to be boring, and have done a couple of "make work" things since then (including a little over a year in the pathology department of a major hospital system in the area).

Mary and I have been married for over 30 years.

We have a daughter and an adopted son. My daughter left the USMC after ten years (like father, like daughter) to buy a business with her husband (also a Marine) in Vancouver, WA. They own Archery World, a professional archery shop.

We are in the process of selling one house and buying another, which is why my email is sporadic. I only get to see the computer once every couple of weeks. Mary is living at the house in LaCenter, WA, close to our daughter and son-inlaw, and I am preparing the house in Portiand, OR, for sale this spring.

The ever-busy Norm Shackelton sent this report shortly before his departure for a very attractive overseas assignment: Well, it's finally time for us to pick up and move to the U.K. I have been transferted by Lockheed Martin to Bristol, UK, to work on a Lockheed and

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Thales (formeriy Thomson CSF) team to perform studies, design, and build a new aircraft carrier (CVF) for the Royal Navy. I will be based in Stoke Gifford near the new Ministry of Defense procurement activity. Abbey Wood. This is a three-year assignment and we are looking forward to it. Judy and I will be living in Thornbury, a medium size market village that has a green grocer, butcher, supermarket, three pubs, three Indian restaurants, etc. All the amenities required in an English village. We have rented a two-year-old home that is just off the High Street. We can walk to shop, pub crawl, church, etc. Thombury is a very old village and the garden (back yard) of our house is bounded by an ancient (llth-I2th century) wall.

A blend of old and new. Work will be about 20 minutes away by car. Our address in Thombury will be 21 Stafford Crescent, Thombury, Bristol, UK BS35 IDH; phone: +44 (0)117 931 2223.

We are flying from New York on 17 January.

Just one short week later, Judy and I will make a whirlwind flight from Bristol to Pensacola and retum. Our son, Cory Shackelton '98, will receive his wings and will go off to fly helicopters in the Marines. I will be pinning his wings on him on 26 January. He doesn't yet know where he will be stationed.

Our son-in-law, John Leskovich '93, has decided to stay in the Navy so he, our daughter Holly, and our grandchildren, JP and Sarah, will be headed to Surface Warfare Department Head School in Newport in January 2002. He looks on track to get a combat systems officer job on an Aegis Destroyer. It'd be nice if he wound up serving in FITZGERALD. John is currently a company officer at USNA as well as the O Rep and offensive coordinator for the Sprint football team (150s).

This month's Class of 1940 column contains a very interesting Midshipmen-versus-ExecutiveDepartment story from our days at U S N A . W h y the Class of 1940? Because one of its prominent members was a senior officer in the Exec Dept

in the early ' 6 0 s . T h e story involves The Log, WRNV, a tapped phone, and a female Navy Juni o r Check it out!

Daryl Rabert checked in to say that he and Bonnie have relocated to the Georgia coast: I will be working from our house on St. Simons Island starting I January 2001.1 will continue to work for the Options Clearing Corporation in a limited capacity and at the same time will be able to work on lowering my golf handicap. We are looking forward to the move and warmer weather.

I've had enough of the cold Chicago climate. Our address will be 702 Hamilton Landing Dr., St. Simons Island, GA 31522; 912-638-6121.

Long-time Guam resident Dick WyttenbachSantos (ayudante@uog9.uog.edu) has sent an account that should interest all of us who did hands-on navigation in the pre-GPS era.

Bemice and I traveled to the tiny atoll of PuUap recently for a rare ceremony inducting five men into the traditional navigation master navigator rank. This three-day ceremony has only been held one other time in the past 30 years in all of Micronesia. I went to Pullap by myself three years ago and stayed ten days in the men's house.

I wanted to experience what life was like on Guam before the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. This year, Bernice and I were invited to visit for this rare ceremony. PuIIap is about half way between Yap and Chunk (Truk) in the Caroline Islands, several hundred miles south of Guam. There are about 400 islanders living on the tiny spot in the ocean, still in the traditional culture. I've seen enough topless women to last me a lifetime! The island has no electricity, vehicles, roads, telephones, computers, radios, TVs, or any other modem conveniences. The islanders cook on open fires on the ground. Considering that I have diabetes and have had three instances of atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat), it's kind of interesting to be on an isolated island with no medical personnel and all sorts of ways to get cut feet on the coral.

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That empties the contents of the mail buoy, so you folks need to get busy and send more news to be shared with our Classmates. We're depending on you; don't let us down!

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Pres: The Honorable Bernard "Bernie" A. Maguire Sec'y: Dennie Pignotti 10907 Wilder Point Lane, Reston, VA 20191 e: dpignotti@navalengineers.org Web site: www.usna64.org Dick Wyttenbach-Santos in the Caroline Islands To get to the island we had to fly from Guam to Chunk and then take a small boat for 20 hours to get to the island. I got to sail on one of the traditional canoes (monohuU with outrigger, all made locally of natural materials). These navigators memorize the star paths of more than 150 stars and more than eight ocean currents. No navigational instruments are used. One traditional canoe just sailed this year from Hawaii through the Micronesian Islands to Guam and Saipan using only traditional navigation methods. I have a 20-foot motor boat and a 26-foot sailboat here at Guam, and I love my SatNav GPS gizmo for navigating. What a difference from our old days with the nautical almanac and sextant.

My best to all Classmates!

Dick continues to work as vice president for student affairs at the University of Guam.

Here's a note sent from Hong Kong by temporary expatriate Tom Meyer: BLUE RIDGE, flagship of the Seventh Fleet, came into Hong Kong in early December. Claire and I had the privilege of attending a reception aboard, hosted by VADM James Metzger ' 7 1 , Commander Seventh Fleet. He was a nuc submariner, as I was for my brief tour of seven years. I got a kick out of exchanging the names of Classmates that we both knew and remembered including Karl Kaup, Tom Robertson, and Denny Conley.

He also knew VADM Smiles Bucchi, Third Fleet, whom I worked with on my last assignment in Corpus Christi on the Naval Aviation Production Process Improvement Program. They were promoted about the same time. I keep being reminded what a small world it is, particularly with the people that I run into here in Hong Kong.

To close out this month's news exchange, here's a brief note from Dave Moore, who seems to be methodically making the rounds of all the nifty places in the San Francisco Bay area: In November, Ed Hartford hosted John Dolby and me for a day at his country club next to Stanford University. Ed has been working for Amdahl Corporation in Silicon Valley for many years, while John and I are just a couple of loose cannons bouncing around the Bay Area golf links.

Dolby, Hartford, and Moore in Palo Alto

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To The Great Class of 1964,1 hope spring is beginning its warming actions. It's January as I write these words and it's quite cold. As a matter of fact, there still is a lot of snow on the ground here in Northem Virginia! It sure will be nice to get out and hit some golf balls! As you can see, the Class column is shorter than usual so please send in some information on your activities or s o m e other Classmate's so I can get it back up to the level to which you are accustomed.

Our President Bernie Maguire sends his regular message to the Class: Dear Classmates, Another memorable evening in Annapolis; over 100 of you just assembled at the Naval Academy for the Eighth Annual Ethics Dinner. The afterglow of a wonderfully nostalgic evening was ht anew and the sparks were generated by the Classmate bonds reinvigorated, the familiar surtoundings of Memorial Hall, Smoke Hall and the old Mess Hall and our continuing mission of passing down the ethics of our era to a new Class of graduates. Classmates who have never had the opportunity to attend an Ethics Dinner are missing a great event. We still have a handful of events left before we tum the event over to the Class of 1984 so that this tradition may be continued for decades to come.

Following a stirring, emotional introduction by Bruce Taylor, Dave Carey provided the after dinner speech for the Class of 2001. He accomplished a remarkable feat, holding the entire graduating class of Midshipmen spellbound for the duration.

Dave started off by convincing the future graduates that they are just like he was some 36 years ago. He then continued with his often treacherous, sometimes humorous ordeal of five and one half years with his Hanoi captors. He explained that he always was faced with a choice of accepting this time as the best of times or the worst of times; using his mind productively in prison or giving in to his captors. Dave asked the 2001 Midshipmen to realize that they will be in similar circumstances during their lives and they should realize that they will always have a choice that is theirs to make.

Our thanks to both Bruce Taylor and Dave Carey for upholding the record of excellence in these Ethics Dinners over the years. Bravo Zulu! It is impossible to mention all who attended the 8 January dinner but Gwen and Shel Zane who traveled from Hawaii and George Palmgren from Sao Paulo, Brazil, deserve a hearty well done for performance above and beyond the call.

Preliminary plans are being made now for a joint mini-reunion in Annapolis during the weekend of 27-28 April. Bob Sutton is taking on the job of coordinator for us. The main event will be the Army-Navy lacrosse game to be played at NavyMarine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.

This will be a combined social with the West Point

Class of 1964. Why not? We are expecting good weather and hoping for a good turnout.

Congratulations to M a r i o G e r h a r d t , the Cuyahoga County (Cleveland, OH) Soccer Coach of the Year. Mario's team this fall posted a 15-2-2 record and was ranked number one in the state most of the season. His career record at Chagrin Falls High School is a fomiidable 333-187-70. A quote in the Cleveland Plains Dealer states: "If you want to leara about the game of soccer, there's nobody better to leara from than Mario." Way to go, Mario.

Our best wishes to Chuck Krulak who moved to London with MBNA on 1 January. Chuck has accepted a new challenge as the chairman and chief executive officer of MBNA Europe. He told me that he expects to be in England or Ireland, in one of his three residences, for the next two years.

Congratulations on your move up the corporate ladder. Chuck.

One last Bravo Zulu is for Jim "Snorter" Ounsworth who was appointed to the Emerald Venture Capital Investment Committee. For those of you looking for a sound investment, Jim will be responsible for reviewing and approving the investment management decisions of the management team of Unwired Ventures 11, LP, Emerald's Venture Capital Fund.

20 November was a landmark occasion for the Class Executive Committee. All 12 members were there for the full meeting. These Classmates who often toil in anonymity deserve your plaudits for their efforts: Dave Tuma, Bob Gault, Bill Sargent, Hugh Risseeuw, Dennie Pignotti, Grant Fulkerson, Gordon Clow, Steve Claassen, Ed Conant; past presidents Bob Sutton and Jerry Anderson and Reunion Coordinator, Waddy Garrett. This group is the reason why our Class is the Great Class of 1964.

My initial information on The Great Class of 1964's Ethics Dinner with the Class of 2001 is minimal due to deadline timing. However, from preliminary information and my observations, I can report that it was a great success! It was held on Monday, 8 January 2001 with over 200 Classmates, spouses, and guests in attendance along with the Class of 20011 This annual event serves as a Class mini-reunion and attendance is always spectacular The Class uses this dinner to present our book. Ethics for the Junior Officer, to the entire graduating Class.

Our Classmate, Scott Harmon, the director (curator) of the USNA Museum, invited Classmates and guests to visit the museum prior to our initial gathering in Smoke Hall. He kept the museum doors open to 6:00 p.m. so we could have the opportunity to see what he's been doing to change the old museum that we remember from Plebe Year. It also provided a great place to stay out of the cold while awaiting the evening's festivities. Scott has done an outstanding job of making the USNA Museum a

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"must see" attraction whde visiting the Naval Academy. Please visit it the next time you're in Annapolisâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you won't be disappointed. After meeting in Smoke Hall to get our seating assignments and attend a short Class meeting chaired by our Class President B e m i e Maguire, the Class took a group picture on the steps leading up to Memorial Hall. I hope to have a copy of the picture in our next column. Dave Carey was our guest speaker and gave a very inspirational address to the Class of 2001 relating some of his experiences as a POW. He is a sensational motivational speaker and quite an aut h o r too. (See more on his latest book later in this column.) Ted Treibel did a great job in getting four of our Class's former-POWs (Dave, Ted, Read Mecleary, and Al Nichols) together for the evening.

Charlie Plumb, the Class's fifdi POW, was not able to attend due to prior commitments. It was great seeing them and having them together to support Dave. It also provided a very special opportunity for the Class of 2001 to see, hear and meet these great American heroes. It also was a wonderful night for the rest of us as we reunited with Classmates and friends and helped the Class of 2001 to understand and experience the uncommon bond that USNA Classes forgeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;particularly, the example of The Great Class of 1964! It was a great night! More to follow on the Ethics Dinner next month.

Dave Carey's latest book. The Ways We Choose: Lessons For Life From a POW's Experience (Bookpartners Inc.), is receiving some great reviews.

I recentiy read Steven A. Simon's review in the Navy Times (25 December 2000). Simon, a retired Afr Force officer wrote (an abbreviated version): If anyone has the right to ask, "Why me?" and be bitter about Ufe, it would be retired Navy Captain Dave Carey. A carrier-based A4E Skyhawk pilot, he was shot down near Haiphong, North Vietnam, on 31 August 1967. Captured immediately, he endured torture and isolation during his five years as a prisoner of War. Carey, who has been a motivational speaker since his retirement in 1986, describes his experiences and piiilosophy in the fascinating and inspirational The Ways We Choose: Lessons For Life From a POWs Experience. The easy-to-read book is divided into two sections. The longer first part describes his shoot-down and incarceration, while the second part relates the lessons he leamed in prison and skiUfully appUes these lessons to situations that the reader might face. The book works on the basic level as a memoir of someone who has done something extraordinary. It's thrilling to read about his exploits. Even more valuable, however, is how Carey uses the book (and his motivational tapes and talks) to make the lessons relevant to everyone, not just prisoners of war. He does this widi insight and humor, as when he asks if anyone has ever been interrogated, then follows the negative response with, "Don't answer so quickly. Do you have a boss? Do you have a spouse?" Instantiy, audience members can relate.

It's impossible to read part one of this book without thinking about the recentiy broadcast POW film, "Retura With Honor." Carey's book, of course, covers the same time period and some of the same events as the film, even invoking the phrase "retura with honor" as the overarching goal of every prisoner. Additionally, some of the POWs mentioned in the book appeared in the film. Even the tone is similar (exphcit detail, but dispassionate and nonjudgmental description), but perhaps that's the POW method of dealing with the horrors they endured. The book, however, goes beyond the film by giving an in-depth look into one prisoner's psyche and defense mechanisms. Carey, towards the end of the book, quite cortectiy points out that people don't ask, "Why me? Why is this happening to me?" when good things occur in dieir lives.

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we can't determine what misfortune may be visited upon us, but we can choose how we react to this misfortune. That, he concludes makes all the difference.

Dave's book is an inspirational "must read" for you and anyone who wants help in coping with the stresses of life.

1 received this Christmas email from Gitta and Tony Taylor: Shipmates and friends.. .If you have not had the enjoyment of seeing this sailor's yara before, I hope you get a kick out of it as much as I. Gitta and I send good wishes to you and your loved ones this wonderful Christmas season. We are enjoying Seattle and being near our new twin grandsons. The coming years watching them grow will be the best. Please consider an open invitation to come stay with us anytime you have an excuse to visit Seatfle. There is so much to do here and we have room for another sailor and his mate anytime. Merry Christmas.

A Merry Blue & Gold Christmas 'Twas the night before Christmas, compartments were still.

The sailors were sleeping, as most sailors will.

The ditty bags hung by the lockers with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.

The men were all peacefully dreaming in bed, as visions of liberty danced in each head.

* * * The Chief in his skivvies, hopped into his rack, having just came from town and a quick midnight snack.

When out on the deck there arose such a roar, I ran to the porthole to find out the score.

I stuck out my head and started to shout, "Just what in the world is this noise all about?"

A moon made for boondocking showed with a glow.

It was downright cold out, 'bout seven below.

What I saw out there looked like those Mardi Gras floats.

'Twas a Captain's gig drawn by four white Navy goats. ^

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In the boat was a man who seemed quiet and moody.

I knew in an instant St. Nick had the duty.

As quickly as Monday his billy goats came.

He whistied and shouted and called them by name.

"Now Perry, now Fartagut, Dewey and Jones.

What's the matter John Paul, got lead in your bones?

A little to Starb'rd, now hold it up short.

No fluffing off now, or you'll go on report!"

* * * He was wearing dress "Reds" that fit Uke a charm.

His hash marks they covered the length of his arm.

The gifts to be issued were all in his pack.

The gedunk was ready to leave on each rack.

His eyes they were watering, his nose caked with ice.

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He wiped it with canvass, then sneezed once or twice.

* * * He opened his mouth and started to yawn.

It looked like the sun coming up with the dawn.

The stump of a pipe, he held tight in his teeth.

And took a small nip from a bottle beneath.

He wasn't so big, but he must have been strong.

I figured he'd been in SEALs early and long.

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old Tar, who said "Evenin' Matey, here have a cigar."

^ ^ ^ He filled every seabag with presents galore, and left us aU leave papers, right by the door.

With "Anchors Aweigh" he climbed back into place.

A broad smile was creeping all over his face.

One look at his watch and he started to frown, "This mid watch is certaiidy getting me down."

* * * Then out to the breakwater and into the night.

The gig started fading, the landscape was bright.

"Merry Christmas" he said, as he drove on his way.

Now I'll finish my rounds and sack in for the day."

Jake Heimark '40 has asked me to encourage you to read his lead item in the Class of '40 column in this issue. He believes: "that members of your Class may or do have knowledge of, involvement in, or, one was the Midshipman who served as the ringleader in this delightful four-year-long game between officers and middies, this story should interest your readers. Now seems like the right time for you fellow Class secretaries to get from the former Midshipmen who were involved in this adventure their versions or amplifications of this tale. So your Classmates will know what ADM Julian Burke '40 (formerly CAPT JuUan Burke, executive officer of Bancroft Hall in the early '60s) recaUed of what was this vexing problem for the Academy officers, I suggest that each of you put in your March column a short note inviting your readers to read the lead item in the '40 column, plus invite any who have knowledge about this beautifully done project to provide you with a report of how each was involved." Jake beUeves that "by working together on this, we can entertain and amuse our readers with an insight into how, in your days there, you managed to genUy tweak the noses of your officers without doing harm.

I believe Jake is right about his analysis. Please read this true story. It will refresh your memory.

I ' m sure some of you can provide me some enlightening information on those wonderful days when "beat the system" was always foremost in our minds and hearts! Please forward me your comments and information on his article (Class of '40 column in this issue) to share with Jake and his Classmates and ours.

Grant Fulkerson and I recently received inquiries on the location of some of our Classmates. It is evident that we need to continually stress the importance of keeping the database updated. About six months ago. Grant asked you to update your personal information (address, email address, phone number, spouse name) on the Class homepage (http://www.usna64.org/). You can also retrieve information that is available to all Classmates from the homepage. It is particularly important to update your ever changing email addresses if you want to be kept on the email list. With each Class mailing we still get 10-15 undeliverable messages from Classmates whose addresses have changed. Even if none of the infonnation has changed, if you verify the data then we know the information is still correct ( E x a m p l e : G r a n t ' s h o m e address has not changed in ten years, but if the data is verified then we know the address is still current). If any of you happen to see an incortect address, phone number

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or an email address for a Classmate, please let us know and we will try to get it updated (we do not add email addresses to the list widiout getting the Classmates permission). We have over 500 email addresses now and the list grows daily. Another feature of the Class Web site is the Message Board.

Any Classmate may post a message or response to a message. This is a way to have dialogue among Classmates. Scott Bushnell has worked hard to provide us with this excellent Web site but it takes infonnation from all of us to keep it interesting and timely. Please look at "Missing Classmates," if you have information about any of these men either contact them asking them to update their info or forward their info to Grant Fulkerson at fiilkie@erols.com. As mentioned above, if you have an email address for any Classmate that is not in our database please send the address to Grant so that they can be added to the Class listing. Speaking from experience. Grant and 1 suggest that you make note of the password that you set up since it is encrypted, meaning that Scott does not have access to it. If it is lost it is necessary for him to erase you from the allowed list. Once that is done you can re-enter you "User Name and Password." Best to remember it in the first place. Enjoy the Class Web Page.

Recently, the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association announced an "Alumni OnLine Lookup Service" to its Alumni. This new feature is available through www.usna.com. All Naval Academy Alumni will now be able to go online to look up thefr Classmates and other Alumni through our new Alunmi Online-Look-up program. The service will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The feature will allow USNA Alumni to look up thefr Classmates and information in a more efficient and timely manner. Adhering to their Privacy Policy (which is accessible on the Web site), this service and the Alumni information will be available only to Naval Academy Alumni. To access this new service, you must register on the USNA Alumni Association Web site with your unique register number and PIN. If you are a current life or annual Alumni member of the Alumni Association, both numbers are located on your Shipmate mailing label. If you are not a member contact "Member Support" at 410-263-4448 to acqufre this information.

Help! I need material for our column. Please send me some updates on what you and other Classmates are doing, especially outside the Washington, D.C, area! Please keep those cards, letters, and emails coming. Note: my addresses are at the top of the column. Don't forget digital photos (at least 300 dpi resolution and at least 2.5 inches wide) and hard copy photos are always welcome. As always. Beat Army! Dennie

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Pres: Pete Gness p: 410-757-4796; e: subman65@yahoo.com Sec'y: CDR Dave Anderson, USN (Ret.) 98-2039 P Kaahumanu St., Aiea, HI 96701 w: 808-477-7483; e: daveand65@earthlink.net Home page: www.users.planetcable.net/daveand

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Pres: VADM John S. Redd, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CDR Mike Baird, USN (Ret.) 63 Franklin St., Annapolis, MD 21401 e: baird@toad.net West Coast Sec'y: Robert G. Johnson Jr., Esq. 30131 Town Center Drive, Suite 147, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Class Web site: www.usna66.org The 35th Reunion is getting closer I invite you to read the full page ad for the Class, also contained in this issue. We need to contact as many Classmates as possible, so please have everyone respond to me with their latest email and home addresses and telephone numbers. Don't forget to also check the Class Web site.

As I promised, here's an update on Steve Kowalick (kowalick@supemet.com). Dolly sent the following email on 3 January: Steve's right leg will be amputated to 6 inches below the knee on Thursday, 11 January, at NNMC Bethesda. We both made this decision to amputate yesterday. The stump developed a water blister on Saturday morning last. He has been so good about caring for the stump. Surgeons said it wasn't something he did. The infection camefromsomewhere in the stump. It smells and looks like gangrene. Steve wants to get on with his life and get out of the wheelchair. His attitude amazes me.

Please keep us in your prayers and I'll keep you posted on his condition. Many thanks for all you' ve done for us.

As a note, this will be surgery number 17.

Throughout it all Steve maintains a positive attitude as Dolly states, but he can't do it alone. Anyone wishing to send Dolly and him encouragement can email them. Cards and letters can be sent to them at 93 Beechwood Drive, Fairfield, PA 173209207; 717-642-5246.

I am sad to announce that Reggie Hammond died on Christmas day of lung cancer According to Don Berkebile he only lived about one month after the cancer was discovered. Both Don and George Klein attended funeral services on 30 December I have included a "Last Call" article in this issue, which they supplied. On Reggie's behalf, the Class has donated $100 to the American Lung Association, according to the family's wishes. I know you join me in extending to Seville and their extensive family the prayers and condolences of the Class. And I want to add my thanks to Don and George for providing me the information and helping with the "Last Call" article.

Tom Eubanks sent me an email saying that Al Konetzni continues to succeed in his efforts to evolve the Submarine Navy. Al was nominated by the President to get his third star, and is moving

from ComSubPac to Deputy CinCLantFlt in Norfolk. The billet there is being elevated to tiiree stars.

It's a real coup for Al to stay around, and for him to get his third star. My dianks to Tom, and congratulations to Missy and Al. We hope to see you at upcoming Class functions in the D.C. area. Clay Spikes also passed to me that Mike Haskins got his third star and will also be in the D.C. area as Op 09G, Inspection Support. Congratulations and welcome to the area to Joanne and Mike.

Jim Angel (jbangel@samford.edu) checked in to provide an update and a new address. He's still in the chair. Exercise Science and Sports Medicine at Samford University. His daughter. Heather was martied to Scott Gassner in Birmingham on 5 August 2000. Heather is a social worker and Scott is studying for the ministry. Linda and Jim spent some time with Denise and Frank Hughes at the Alabama Chapter Alumni Association dinner in September Frank still owns all the natural gas in Alabama, and he's expanding to more states.

Thanks Jim. Congratulations to Heather and Scott.

Linda and Jim's new address is 153 Lake Forest Way, Maylene,AL 35114.

Bill Birkmaier sent a broadcast letter for Christmas to relate the latest happenings with his family.

Due to changes in his partnership, BiU is now doing social work in addition to serving a small group of his investment clients. He now runs a drop-in peer support center for the mentally ill who are working toward wellness and recovery. The center also has a state-wide hotline and crisis respite center His next step is to register and set up his private investment advisory business. He loves both types of work, helping folks at both ends of die economic spectrum. Laura and Bill traveled to Australia for three weeks vacation, then shorter trips to Magog in Quebec, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and around home in New England. His son, Wil (28) is buying the family homestead in North Reading from Bill's mom, Kay, and doing well as a computer engineer He works for BEA Systems in downtown Boston. Sheny (26) just started as assistant manager setting up a new call center for Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. She just moved into sm apartment in West Somerville, between Harvard and Tufts universities. Finally, Christina (21) just bought her first car that was worth getting collision insurance for, and continues her success as a secretary and receptionist for the local regional planning commission. Best of luck to Bill and family in the coming year.

Before closing, I want to call your attention to the 35th Reunion page in this issue. Clay Spikes developed it. It has vital information for you to begin registering, and planning your schedule. Finally, here are some other address changes: Mike Chambers, 37 Beacon Hill Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1962; Barney Maloney, 2321 Peninsula Road, Oxnard, CA 93035-2920; Harry Maixner, 2121 Jamieson Avenue, Unit 1202, Alexandria, VA 22314; Skip Stephenson, 7180 Canyon Drive, Park City, UT 84098; Marv TXicker, 1109 Lafferty Road, Pasadena, TX 77502-2562; Dave Hall, 15144 Mohawk Circle, Leawood, KS 66224; Tom Runkle, 5309 Fiddlewood Court, Raleigh, NC 27613-4547; Larry Bergen, 3420 Greenside Court, Dacula, GA 30019; Dave Denney, 12060 Pasquale Road, Nevada City, CA 95959; Bucky Thompson, 12 Sweetwater Oaks Drive, Amelia Island, FL 320345060. And that does it for March. Until April, All the best, Mike!

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USNA Class of 1966's 35* Reunion Thursday, 11 October - Sunday, 14 October 2001 Reunion Headquarters will be the Baltimore Washington Intemational Ahport (BWI) Marriott Hotel, the same place as our successful 30* Reunion.

WELCOME ABOARD no-host cocktail party and early registration at BWI Marriott starting 1700 Thursday, 11 October.

CLASS MEETING at USNA's Mitscher Hall 1300-1500 Friday, 12 October.

CLASS COCKTAIL PARTY WITH DJ at USNA Officers' & Faculty Club 1900-2300, Friday, 12 October.

CLASS TAILGATE PARTY & CATERED LUNCH at USNA Stadium 1000-1700, Saturday, 13 October.

PRE-BANQUET COCKTAIL PARTY at BWI Marriott 1830-2000, Saturday, 13 October.

DINNER-DANCE BANQUET at BWI Marriott 2000-2400, Saturday, 13 October.

INFORMAL BRUNCH at BWI Marriott 0830-1130, Sunday, 14 October.

The ''Gouge'': 1. You can register for homecoming on the '66 Web site: USNA66.org; user ID is USNA66.

But you will still have to send a check for the cost.

2. You can make hotel reservations now: Phone: 800-336-0072 or local 410-859-8300; ask for "Class of 1966 Special Rate" of $109/night.

3. Flyers will be mailed out to Classmates in March with all the information.

4. Motor coaches will ferry people between Annapolis and BWI Marriott.

5. Game ticket info will be on the Web site and in a flyer.

6. Friday night Dahlgren Hall cocktail party info will be on the Web site and in a flyer.

7. Photographer will be available Saturday night for Company and personal photos. ^^ 8. Memorabilia kit to each Classmate as he checks into hotel, or at the tailgate. fg 9. Class Meeting agenda items (Draft) will be on the Web site by March, for Classmates to provide recommendations for additional items to be addressed.

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Pres: CDR David E. Church, USN (Ret.) Secy: LCOL Jim McNeece, USMC (Ret.) 4832 Solomon Dr, Annandale, VA 22003-4041 h: 703-425-1380; f: 703-425-5073 (call before faxing); e: scribe67@aol.com I guess the big news today is Tony Principi's nomination to be Secretary of Veteran's Affairs in the Bush administration. That is indeed good news.

As I told him in a Secretary-to-Secretary email (couldn't let that one pass), I don't think many of us were surprised. He's the right man for the job, and nobody wins bigger than Veterans. Congratulations, Mr. Secretary!

I guess this is a month for one in/one out! Rock Harmon sent this photo of die members of the Class of '67 at Ray Smith's retirement in Coronado on 28 December 2000. In order (I think) in the photo are Sandy Prouty, Mike Singleton, Jack Feehan, Norm Hapke, Pete Burggren, Bruce Wright, RADM Ray Pete Phelps, Bill Sorensen, Jim Gilbert, Harry Kluckhohn, Rock, and Shannon McCrary. Now when I count heads, 1 come up with two short based on Rock's original list. By process of elimination, I think Terry Brown and Mike Samuels were there as well. OK, Admiral, who signed this muster board? Somebody's going down!

'67: Ray Smith and supporting staff at Coronado

Here's another photo I don't have the full story on yet, but I'll go ahead with it and hope for copy later Pat Thompson's wife. Missy, sent it. It was taken on 30 September 2000 at the wedding of Teny and Bob Kelly's daughter I think Bob is supposed to send me the details. Hmm-m-m. Anyway, in the picture are Pat and Missy on the left. Bob and Terry at the top, Mike Cathy and Pat in the center and Suzy and Jim Tamplin on the right.

This good, long letter came in from Budd Goodwin. This is a big time update!

Well so much for 1999's New Year's resolution to write more frequently. Didn't live up to that resolution but my heart was in the right place!

One of the highlights of 1999 was the visit in November by Elizabeth and Mike Currie for a long weekend. That was the first visit from an outof-town Classmate since Mike Frey in October 1996 and Buddy Barnes on numerous occasions from 1986 through 1990.1 was able to "borrow" an apartment in the Pontalba Apartments surtounding Jackson Square in the heart of the Vieux Ca.uh (literally "old section" but normally referted to as the French Quarter) from a close friend that weekend. Besides being the oldest apartment building in Louisiana, the location put Mike and Elizabeth right at the heart of things here. We ate too much and enjoyed showing Elizabeth and Mike around—we did tourist things that we enjoyed probably more than they did (i.e., people who live in New York don't go to the Empire State Building). The best part of their visit was, of course, getting caught up with them and all of their "do-

ings." Mike and Elizabeth are truly a renaissance couple who are incredibly interesting to be with.

I feel fortunate to be able to call them friends!

Significant family events of 1999 included the May graduation of Blythe from Florida State University—we were so proud of her. She missed "cum laude" by less than one-tenth of a point.

Yea! Blythe! BZ! as we old Navy-types are wont to say. She moved back to San Diego and is starting a completely different career (accounting and insurance billing in the medical field) than her social work degree. After one semester towards an M.S.W. she dropped and will start an M.B.A. in the fall of 2001. She is also buying a condo in San Diego.

Also of major significance in 1999 was the 30 December marriage of my stepson David to Jennifer (Pailer) Babin. Naturally when they announced in September 1999 that they were getting married in December, I responded with "which miUennium?" You can't disapprove of your son's wedding plans despite the couple's age if he is marrying a young woman whom you would have chosen for him had that been your only job for the previous six months. We gave them a grand fete with the cheers and best wishes of family and friends. I never knew grandmothers liked weddings so much. Curious! Anyway, Helen will be a grandmother in May-June 2001.

The year 2000 was not marked by doom and gloom as the naysayers predicted for the new millennium but with life's ups and downs per usual.

A little yin, a Utde yang! Financially, it was the best year of my career having setded a class action suit in which I was lead plaintiffs' counsel for 14,000 class members. Actually, the largest will spill over into 2001 mostly and it has opened up a lot of new opportunities for me—it seems as though I have become an expert. Most of you by now are asking—in what? I'm still wondering the same. Seems as though I was the only one who knew it was smoke and minors!

The year 2000 has ended on a down note, however. Helen and I have decided to go our separate ways. Both of us were single for many, many years and the joining of our two careers and families proved more than we were able to do. It seemed to be the next right thing to do! We have both been blessed with loving and supportive friends and family and that has made it easier. Your prayers will help! I hope that I will now be able to spend more time in contact with you folks and perhaps write of our group's adventures and misadvenmres more frequently. I miss that a great deal! I love you all and miss you terribly!

I should end this upbeat! I've bought 3.5 acres overlooking Durango, CO, and hope to break ground on the first structure in March or April 2001. It wiU definitely be a retirement home with room for all to visit. Take care of yourselves and write'. Happy Holidays and the Best of 2001!

Thanks, Budd. There clearly have been ups and downs for you. Also got a good update from Doug Naylor. I hadn't heard from him in a long time.

He's promised to send some wedding pictures, too!

Those will show up when he gets them to me.

I've been in Silverdale since 1974.1 decided to stay in Washington State long ago after our active duty time at NavFac Pacific Beach, WA, which followed on the heels of my tour with river patrol support base (PBR) in My Tho, RVN. Quite a contrast in stations. Incidentally, I went through SERE training in 1969 with Eldon Fry and saw him often during our in-country tour. I have had leads on his whereabouts from time to time. He is supposedly in the Las Vegas area now working as a financial planner. I've not been able to establish contact, though.

Our daughter Kristen and Mark Peterson were married in June 2000. Mark is the son of Mike Peterson. Mike and I had no idea in June '63 when we were sworn in that we had a destiny in June

'67: Guests at the KeUy wedding

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Bemie and Sergio (Garcia)

'67: Captain and crew: Denny, Skip, Dave, Jack, and Al

'67: Liberty ashore at the Inn at Perry Cabin 2000 to be in Poulsbo, WA, attending the wedding of his son and my daughter.

I retired from the Naval Reserve in October 1993. After leaving federal retirement (March 2002), we have no specific plans but we'd like to travel a bit and spend more time boating and camping in the Puget Sound/San Juan Island area.

This note and pictures came from Denny Haley just before the holidays. I dunk you'll enjoy it! I'll bet it would have been fun to watch.

This note is a little late but a sailing picture in the middle of winter might help us all. The annual sailing trip with Skip Dittmann. Dave Tate, Jack Vance and Alan Davey was on Homecoming weekend. The captain of PERFECTION (me) had the crew (them) swab down the decks first thing Friday moming and then off to St. Michaels. We didn't have much wind but it was a beautiful day and great fun. We stopped by the Inn at Perry Cabin for a game of croquet. The secret is out, this is really our game, not golf It is amazing how competitive these guys are, they all wanted to keep changing the mles to help them win. We did get some sailing in on the retum trip Saturday moming. A good time was had by all. The only bummer was the football game. The man behind the camera for these photos was John Spears, West

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Point Class of '72. He is working with me at the United States Service Academies Business Leadership Institute.

Another '67 non-grad, Bernie Magdelain, left the Academy in July 1965, and he's checked back in with us. Here's his note: Thank you for the warm welcome back. I browsed '67's Web site yesterday and was floored to see in the pictures my old pal Denny McGinn (sans hair). His smile is as broad as ever. It will be good touching base with him.

I will endeavor to update you for the records.

My wife, Renee, and I celebrated 33 years of marriage on 28 December. We have two children.

Christopher was bom on 10 January 1972, graduated from Lehigh University in 1995, and is a graphic artist in New York (check it out on www. magdesign.com). Jennifer was born on 1 April 1977, graduated from the University of Miami in 2000, and is an R.N. in Stamford, CT. Renee and I live in Armonk, NY, and I'm the vice president, Cortespondent Banldng for Chase Manhattan Bank (soon to become JP Morgan Chase & Co.). When I am not banking I tend to be on the golf course doing one thing or another. The picture is me and my pal Sergio. I thought you would get a kick out of it.

I think that brings me down to the bits and pieces.

First from T i m Sullivan: I accepted a job at Lockheed Martin two months ago and now reside in Moorestown, NJ. It was difficult leaving Texas Instruments/Raytheon in Dallas after 13 years, but I'm glad to be back to the East Coast again. Hope to get down to Annapolis for some of the Class events in the coming year.

An email came from Dave L e R o y looking for San Diego information. He just moved there after seven years living on Oahu working as SAIC Pacific Rim Division Manager I ' m hoping for a full update from him. Earl A d a m s checked in briefly looking for contact information for Luc Beerlandt.

Earl was in 28th Company, resigning in Febmary of our Youngster Year Finally, Danny Wong out in San Jose: Just thought I'd let you know that I'm "surfacing" (in submariner language), i.e., retiring at the end of the year. Right now, I plan to remain here in the Bay Area for the "duration."

That's about the lot. All that remains is a word from one of my sponsors. It's a reminder from Dick M e a d e to please keep him informed on new email addresses so we can continue to build our '67 communication links. In case you're wondering if your address is cmrent, he has this sneaky littie thing to help keep his list up to date. You need to carry your end, however Every month, he sends an email reminder for Slummers. Those of you living away from the D.C. area thought that was just a little bit of aggravation. Well, it's not! If you don't get that email every month, you no longer have a cmrent address with Dick of the Data Base and need to send him an update. Isn't he just the cleverest thing!

OK! That's enough! That's it.. .Goodnight!.. .Jim

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Pres: Joseph V. Conway Exec Sec'y: Leo Kuehn 531 Wilson Road, Annapolis, MD 21401-1061 e: lkuehn@arinc.com Cort Sec'y: Gordon I. Peterson 7994 Hidden Bridge Drive, Springfield, VA 22153 p: 703-913-5404; f: 703-243-8251 e: gpeterson@navyleague.org Class Web site: www.usna68.com 1 will open my first column for the new year with the wish that every happiness and bountiful prosperity come your way during 2001. It was great to close 2000 with a win over Army in Baltimore. Let's hope the NAAA does a better job reserving more tickets for Alumni for this year's classic! I have heard a lot of grumbling about the inability to get tickets for the game—including gripes voiced by my neighbors, husband-wife West Point alumni.

Apparendy, our brethren from the Hudson had similar problems getting tickets.

Phil Hough sent me a welcomed input over the holidays noting it has been close to three years since our large contingent of active and Reserve Classmates retired in Memorial Hall. Tempus Fugitl Phil reported that thanks to the thoughtfulness of "El Presidente '68" Joe Conway, he and Louise attended the game with Joe and Terty. "It was good the game didn't last three nunutes more," Phil wrote, "but a win is a win!" Patty and Jim Niehus held an impromptu post-game tailgate, and a good time was had by all toasting the victory.

Jim has just started new work as the Washington, D.C. dfrector for VIASAT, a West Coast company. Susanne and Denny Rizzardi stopped by the tailgate; he has retumed to his expertise in FAA marketing with a Maryland company, Phil said.

Susanne commutes back and forth to their second home in suimy Florida while Denny continues to fight to keep the world's airways safer Susan and Gary Storm also stopped by in Baltimore. Rumor has it that Janet and John Doyle were wrapped in a Navy blanket on the non-sunny side of the stadium—which was reportedly 20 degrees colder John continues to make us proud as a senior vice president of Cassidy & Associates—the number one lobbying firm in the D.C. area.

Phil closed out his greeting with the not-so-gentle reminder that those in the Class of 2004 are now Plebes—and they will graduate 40 years after we did! Thanks, Phil. We needed to have this brought to our attention. It adds another incentive to exercise more regularly!

From Maryland way, Edie and Gil Lucas forwarded a nice summary of their family's happenings of late. It offers a wonderful insight into their family's unusual activities, and I am pleased to pass it along: This year was action packed! Our daughter Amber and her husband, Vince, are expecting their first child in April 2001, so we are soon to become grandparents. Amber continues to be one of the most loving and strong guideposts for her siblings that a parent could want. We feel very blessed that our children love each other so much, support each other through adversity, and get along so well.

Robbie continues to live in Sacramento (can't get the California out of his blood) and is working very hard as a professional basketball sports agent.

He has been placing players in China, Russia, Cypress, Germany, France, and Argentina through a growing network of other intemational agents.

It is only a matter of time until he places his first player in the NBA. He does represent several players in the USBL and the CBA (minor leagues for the NBA). Rob has been doing an outstanding job of getting opportunities for many people, including his brother, Ed. Ed started 2000 in Argentina, then went on to France for four months, played in a showcase Free Agent Nike Professional Basketball Player Tournament in Turin, Italy, in the summer, tried out for the Miami Heat in the late summer, took the highest offer and ended up playing in St. Petersburg, Russia.

In early January, Robbie (Ed's brother and agent) informed me that Ed had signed with the Zefat, Israel, team to play for the rest of the season (probably until May). Apparently, Ed likes it there very much, much better than France. For now the weather is a lot hke San Diego. Rob said that Eddie told him that he was so used to working out in the cold gyms in Russia that in practice, while everyone else on the team was in sweats, Eddie felt like he was warming up in a heat wave. He said that he had taken on many of the Russian practices, like not showering very often, and now he feels much better with more frequent showers!

Apparently, Zefat is a very religious town but also a town that has many artists. Since, Eddie loves art, perhaps some of his special gifts will be reactivated. More later as the saga unfolds!

He is definitely learning a lot about many people on our earth.

Our daughter, Kimberly, finished high school and was fortunate enough to enter Drexel University in Philadelphia on a full basketball scholarship. She wants to major in design art and merchandising, and that major should allow Kim to use her unbelievable creativity.

Edie continues to enjoy her speech and language pathology work in the Montgomery County School System. She is the speech pathologist in two schools that are less than ten minutes from our home. Edie has been transported into a new era with the installation of a new generation of computer leaming aids for speech and language pathology for young children.

I continue to work to build my new company APARIQ, Inc. (www.apariq.com).

As the years pass, we know that we have been blessed many times over, but we feel we do not take enough time to tell so many wonderful friends how much we appreciate your wonderful relationships with us. Hopefully, this small holiday greet-

ing will mitigate our need to tell you how special you are to us. Happy Holidays and the best of health for the New Year!

Edie and Gil's note was waiting for me when I returned from a short holiday with my family. What a great way to start the new year Thanks!

Ed Fischer, from the 11th Company, heard that I was hurting for news over the holidays, so he forwarded a proud family portrait that represents 53 years and ten minutes of Fischer surface warfare experience! Ed reports that he squeezed (literally) into his dress whites one last time to commission his son, Paul, at Virginia Tech. Standing next to Paul is his grandfather, CWO (Bosun) George Fischer USN (Ret.), who had just given Paul the family sword. The dollar bill sticking out of his dad's pocket was the result of first salutes. Sadly, Ed reports that his dad has passed away since this photo was taken, and ENS Fischer is now deployed to the Med as the fire control officer in Spruance-class destroyer DEYO (DD-989).

The Fischer family's more than 53 years of surfacewarfare service in the Navy Ed joined DTI Associates, Inc. after retiring in 1991 and works in their Dahlgren, VA, office where he manages DTI's contract for assisting with test and evaluation of missiles and guns at the Naval Surface Warfare Center facility in Dahlgren.

He also runs the corporate quality program—ISO 9000—and things like that. Ed reports that there are a number of USNA grads at DTI including Classmate Tom Comer.

Joe Kavale, my shipmate during our days together at BuPers with Punch Panchura in the late 1980s, sent a photograph taken with Doug Bomarito and John DeZell '55 at the Oregon and Southwest Washington USNA Alumni Association

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Chapter Army-Navy Game viewing party out on the West Coast. The Chapter was hosted by local West Point Alumni, and Joe said they really put on a nice spread. Joe reports that every time he gets together with Doug it is a mini-Class reunion since they claim to be the only '68ers in Oregon! If you want to know what they are up to out in the great Pacific Northwest, just read Joe's column in the "Chapter News" section of Shipmate. Joe has been the Chapter's secretary for the last year or so.

A West Coast "Beat Army" rally with (1 to r) Joe Kavale '68, Doug Bomarito '68, and John DeZell '55 predicting a Navy victory prior to the game Joe also provided this update on his life during the past decade: After NMPC, I retired, and Jan and I moved to Portland, OR. While I took four years off to remodel our house (a 3,500-square-foot house—one room at a time, some minor, several major, but I ended up touching every surface in that house), Jan worked at an interior design firm in Portland as the head of their Residential Interior Design Department. In 1991, she went out on her own, and I have been working with her since. I don't do any of the design work, but I like to think of myself as the glue that holds the company together.

Our latest project of note was for Sunset Magazine. (Anyone who was ever stationed on the West Coast will recognize the name.) Each year they do an "Idea House," and last year they did it here in Portland. With just the two of us in the firm, needless to say, we took littietimeoff for the nine months of the project. The end result was great, all the hard work paid off, and it was all published in the October 2000 issue of Sunset.

Many thanks for your nice note, Joe. My wife, Diana, and I were fortunate to have my daughter, Laura, and her English husband, Ian, join us in Springfield, VA, for the holidays. After graduating from her music conservatory in England last July, she was hired as a music and video-game developer for Codemasters, Inc., Great Britain's largest developer and manufacturer of video and computer games. (Anyone with teenage children will understand!) She began the new year with a ten-day marketing trip to New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles (hey, someone had to do it), so we are pretty proud of her business and creative talents. Some sage once said that if you enjoy what you are doing, you will never work another day in your life! When Laura reported to work the first day last autumn, she was issued a Sony Play Station 2 for use on the job! Ya gotta love it!

That wrap's it up for this column. Please keep those emails, cards, and letters coming. All the best, Gordo

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Pres: CAPT Edwin "Steve" Potts, USNR Vice Pres: EH. "Mike" Michaelis Sec'y: A.L."ArCiprilani Treas: Steve Ward h: 703-864-1775; w: 703-620-2279 Cort Sec'y: Dr. Steve Hudock 6006 Woodlake Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310 e: hudocksa@ingalls.com Hey Shipmates—As we emerge from the Dark Ages there is hope for an enjoyable summer ahead!

Had a few notes in the mailbag this month, otherwise kind of a stale time for news.

Remember Gerry Witowski of Rifle Team fame?

Well, guess who's been named president of BE Goodrich Aircraft Sensors Division? Previously serving as vice president and general manager of the division's commercial sensors/test systems unit, he led the sales and marketing organization, service center operations, turbine engine sensor business and applied technology activity. He succeeds Mr. Ronald Hodges, who, as announced separately, has become vice president of the company's space systems business. Gerry joined the aircraft sensors business in 1978 and has demonstrated his leadership qualities and business acumen in the various positions he has held there. After graduation he qualified as pilot on various aircraft including the A-6 Intruder and stayed with the Reserve to make captain. As I recall, wasn't Gerry the guy who put the hat on Hemdon for us? Well, he wasn't the ffrst admiral in the Class, but he sure leveraged his knowledge of mbber and aircraft to hit the top at BE Goodrich! Way to go Gerry!

Nelson Blish provided a picture from the USNA Board meeting.

USNA Board meeting Dennis Bussey continues to fight. His daughter Kim, tells us: My dad's illness continues to progress and his voice is getting harder to understand but he remains in good spirits."

Please keep our Classmate in your prayers and emails in the months ahead.

Well, like I said, it was a slow month for news.

We are still basking in the afterglow of the great game at B-more and the wonderful hosting effort provided by the city (not to mention the World Class '69 bus trip and tailgate!) It'll be hard to go back to ol' Philly and Vet Stadium next year. But for another win over Army, what the heck! Happy Easter everyone! Steve

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Stan Bryant instructing grandson on the fine art of "Pea Barbling"—Ref to Plebe Year activities

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Pres: Fred Hall Sec'y: CDR Royal ConneU, USN (Ret.) 1978 Valley Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401 e: njrotc@arctic.nadn.navy.mil Greetings all and thanks to those of you who still keep me in the loop. We have little mail, so let's get to it.

First of all, it is my sad duty to announce to those who have not already heard, that Tom Merrell died 3 December 2000 in Milesburg, PA. He was cremated and his ashes scattered along his favorite trout stream. Tom is survived by his son, Hunter his grandson, Noah, his brothers, Rob and Scott, his mother and his ex-wife, Jo. Dennis Breen was kind enough to let me know. Thank you Dennis, and our thoughts and prayers are with the Menell family.

Bill Jenkins sent me a copy of his Christmas letter He has bought his parents' house and moved in with them in late July. They all lived in the house until his parents' new construction house 100 yards up the property was ready in early October The house is his old childhood home on the Wisconsin River 43 years old. Their other big event this year was Bill and Billy going to England and Wales in June with his parents. They spent one week in Wales sightseeing and tracing the Jenkins family lineage, then spent nine days in London.

Russ Olson, who works for ORINCON Corporation out in San Diego, forwarded a message from William P. Barry on the subject of recent appointments made by California Gov. Gray Davis to the L.A. superior Court.

Hey guys—It happened! Hooray! Now I get to order my robesfroma church choir supply outfit (no kidding). Don't get caught speeding in L.A. County or I'll have to hang your [deleted]. Take care and Happy New Year.

In the press release we get better and more temperate information. Bill was one of seven appointments as judges of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Mr. Barty, of Los Angeles, is a seasoned litigator with more than 22 years of civil litigation experience. He practices with the Long Beach law fu-m of Flynn, Delich & Wise. He has handled many complex, multi-party civil cases in the insurance, maritime, environmental and business areas. He has been active in the Maritime Law Association, Long Beach Bar Association, American Bar Association and George McBurney Business Litigation Iim of

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Court. He eamed a juris doctorate degree from Catholic University Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1975 and completed four deployments to the Westem Pacific as part of the Seventh Fleet. Mr. Barry was stationed on the destroyers HEPBURN, TOWERS and LEARY off the coast of Viet-

nam. After completing his active duty, he served in the Naval Reserve until 1982. They listed an obscene salary, but this is a family rated magazine, so I won't repeat it. Anyway, good on ya' Bill.

Skid Heyworth sent me word about RADM Timothy W. LaFleur being nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as commander of surface forces in the Pacific. Tim ciurently is deputy commander and chief of staff of the Atlantic Fleet. If confirmed by the Senate, he will relieve Vice ADM Edmund Moore at the headquarters on North Island Naval Air Station.

Moore's future plans have not been announced. Tim has spent most of his sea-duty time with destroyers. He was executive officer of HEwnr, commanding officer of ELLIOT, chief of staff of Destroyer Squadron 31 and commander of Cruiser-Destroyer Group Five, all of which are San Diego based. He also commanded the ammunition ship FLINT, Destroyer Squadron 17 and was chief of staff at Seventh Fleet.

And that's it guys. If you want to read more, you'll have to write more.

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Al Ptak was featured in the 8 January 2001 issue of Washington Technology magazine in the article "Taking the Reins." Al is the senior business development manager of the federal government consulting practice for Deloitte Consulting, Washington.

Bob Cabana sent in a note from NASA Johnson Space Center to bring me up to speed on the Class of 1971 "Astronaut Corps." Bob said that "Bill Shepherd is doing a truly outstanding job on orbit under some pretty demanding circumstances. '71 can be extremely proud of our representative up there and we can truly lay claim to being plank owners in the International Space Station." Bob also let me know that he retired from the Marine Corps on 1 September after mroe than 29 years of service and accepted a position with NASA doing the same job he did on active duty. That leaves Shep as the only member of the Class of 1971 who came to NASA that's still on active duty.

Bo Heikes sent in some photographs from the '71 outing to the Boston College game last fall hosted by Classmate (and BC coach) Tom O'Brien. Shown left to right in the photograph are Tom O'Brien, Bo Heikes, Jim Yeakley, Dave Bolduc, and Dave Howe. Tom is probably educating his Classmates on the finer points of winning football games—advice we will get to witness first hand at our 30th Reunion when Navy plays Boston College.

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Pres: CAPT Perry Martini, USN Sec'y: CDR Brian Horais, USNR (Ret.) 11234 Cranbrook Lane, Oakton, VA 22124 e: bhorais@schafercorp-ballston.com http://www.usna.com/classes/1971/usnal971.htm USNA 1971 30th Reunion Hotel News If you haven't already heard, '71 will celebrate our 30th Reunion during the weekend of 21-23 September 2001!

A brief summary of events follows: 20-22 September—Arrivals and activities 21 September—Golf, memorial service, evening dinner cmise (afloat!)

22 September—Daylong tent/tailgate party (Beat Boston College!)

23 September—Breakfast and farewells Now, about accommodations. So far 240 rooms have been booked at three hotels in the Parole and Riva areas, near Annapolis Mall, for the evenings of 20-22 September 2001. Reservations for rooms must be made individually and held by your credit card or other means. Ensure that you state our group name "USNA 1971" when making a reservation.

Information regarding other hotels, etc. near Annapolis wiU be sent with '71s Reunion mailout in April 2001. The HQ hotel is Country Inns and Suites (410-571-6700) $109-189 per night. Also Best Western, Riva Road (410-224-2800) $92 per night, or Days Inn, Riva Road (410-224-4317) $95-100 per night. Full details are contained on the Class Web site (http://www.usna.com/classes/1971/ News.htm) and will be included in the April registration mailout. Tell your bosses, friends, neighbors, (kids), (wife), (odiers?) diat you will be in Annapolis from 20-23 September 2001 to renew old friendships. Clear the dates, make reservations, and be there, or...

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'71 outing to the Boston College game Gayle and Tom Wiles sent a note from West Plains, MO, where they recently moved into a new house. Tom is with West Plains Bank and Tmst Company and is the operations officer He served on the school board almost nine years and had the pleasure of presenting high school diplomas to both of his daughters, Jennifer and Kristen. Gayle is working as a substitute elementary school teacher On 18 December 2000 Allegheny Energy, Inc. announced the appointment of Michael P. Morrell, senior vice president and chief financial officer as president of its unregulated supply business, Allegheny Energy Supply Company, LLC, effective 1 February 2001. Mike brings to his new position

more than 23 years of experience in the energy industry. He joined Allegheny Energy in 1996 in his current position as senior vice president and chief financial officer Dave Poyer provided a photograph of Neil Kinnear and himself (left to right) sharing a Ring Moment at JFCOM in November of '00. Neil and Dave will be retiring in June '01, the same month Simon and Schuster will publish the first volume in Dave's Civil War at Sea series, titled Fire on the Waters.

Dave Poyer and Neil Kinnear Bill Shutt wrote from Austin, TX, where he is currently working at the Applied Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at Austin, as head of the satellite geophysics division. Bill retired at 26 years on 1 July 1997, and has been at UT since.

Bill recently linked up with Pat Sullivan who is working at the UT Institute for Advanced Technology in Austin.

Field McConnell, Classmate and roving reporter extraordinaire, sent in the following late breaking news: On 30 December I flew a Northwest Airlines aircraft from Minneapolis to Calgary, Alberta, and back and on the retum flight the aircraft seemed about 235 pounds heavier than on the west bound portion. I checked the passengers, fuel load and cargo and could not resolve the discrepancy. Being ever the meticulous professional, I scoured the passenger cabin and found a fellow sleeping in first class who looked a lot like Mario Summa but bigger. He had a UPS uniform on so I presume he works for the freight outfit. This random sighting comes on the heels of an event that occurred in October where a fellow looking like Duane Brunelli was sighted in the terminal at Reno where he was disguised in a Southwest Airlines costume. Have other Classmates had similar sightings or should I consult a medical professional—such as Speedy Gonzales?

Keep the inputs and photographs coming via email and regular mail.

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Pres: Tom Storch Sec'y: RADM Tom "TJ" Wilson 111, USN 8310 Gushing Court, Springfield, VA 22153 h: 703-913-0094 e: wilsontom@earthlink.net Classmates, I write this in Washington, D . C , just after the New Year's break. It's cold. It's real cold. Makes me miss global wanning. With any luck at all by the time you read this the post modem ice age will have passed and spring will be close. On to the news.

Dave Leather sent along an email wrapping up Army-Navy with lots of details. Here's what he had to say: Hope you all enjoyed Army-Navy in a warm place. It was a great day! We (Class of '73) started our tailgate about 8:00 a.m. Without the wind it would have been a perfect day. Our tailgate was right next to the march on entrance to the stadium.

We had a good time trying to get the "Woops" to crack a smile but as usual they marched by in their rigid military format, ignoring even their fans.

They were way too serious...but then again we did remind them that they had several hours to go before they would be further saddened by defeat.

As the Mids came through we got plenty of laughs and some "highfives."They were throwing candy to the fans...hard to remember they had lost ten straight. When the formation stopped on occasion, we took the opportunity to break in for pictures. Of course, I had a beverage in my hand and for a little fun we let the Mids know the picture would be on the Internet by games' end. Then a much better idea occurred to us.

When the formation stopped again we repeated the drill but told this group the picture would be sent to our Classmate, Col Norman Schlaich, the deputy Commandant. That got a lot of laughs...some a bit guarded.

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The game was a sea of emotions especially as Army came charging back in the fourth quarter.

The PSINet stadium was a treat. They have big screens in both end zones with replays of almost every play. These were also used for the special Army-Navy advertisements. For those that haven't been recently, these are short clips done by the Brigade or Corps that are generally pretty funny.

Needless to say, ours were the best! My favorite was Titanic II...ask anyone who was there.

Many will say there is no home field advantage at these games, but whoever put the ticket locations with Navy fans facing west Army fans facing east definitely knew what they were doing. As the afternoon progressed the Navy side was bathed in warm sunshine while the east Army was in the cold shadows. Bad luck...but they could have gone to USNA years ago. Life is about choices!

I don't know how the last two favorable calls looked on TV but they were really hard to see even on replay. Thankfully they went our way...the clock was being cheered by those around me at that point.

We enjoyed the long weekend in AnnapolisBaltimore despite the cold. Bought out the USNA store. I didn't know I had no limit on the credit card! Saw Joe Doswell and his daughter, Caroline, at the game.. .he didn't spend muchtimewith usâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; seemed to be in a hurry to get out of the cold.

Must be his Alabama blood. I also saw John Metrick, Bmce and Margaret's son. He was sittingrightbeiiind us at the stadium.

Dave, thanks for the complete rundown on the day. It's refreshing to know that what you report could just as easily been 1969, our first Army game.

Was it '69 or '70 that we were all given large cards to hold up on cue? It didn't work.

I also heard from Pete Flynn concerning ArmyNavy. He provided a Web site address with pictures, etc. about the day. It's http://flypet.tripod.com/ ArmyNavy2000/AN2000.htm. Thanks, Pete.

This next update will be my first attempt at getting a digital picture into the article. If I'm not successful I apologize in advance.

Pat Faust sent in the photo of him being awarded the Navy Commendation Medal last August at the Naval Reserve Cryptology Leadership Conference.

He says he was surprised to have the award presented by RADM John "Mac" McLaughlin '72, Commander, Naval Air Reserve Force. Pat hadn't seen him since they were track teammates at USNA...and we all know that wasn't yesterday.

Presentiy, Pat is serving as the Regional Cryptologic Area Commander Central United States. In civilian life, he works at the Chicago Board of Trade as vice president. Information Technology. He also shared that his Leoneen is a child psychiatrist (and claims her work also helps her better understand men). Let's put this in perspective. A cryptologist and a child psychiatrist are happily married. Could be a movie plot there somewhere! Pat and Leoneen live in Chicago and greatly enjoy their two very active boys, Holton (age 14) and Nolan (age 10).

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RADM Jim Plehal (Commander, Naval Reserve Security Group and a former USNA instructor), RADM "Mac" Mclaughlin '72 and CAPT PaUick Faust '73

Pat, thanks so much for the news. Please stay in touch.

The final item I have this month concems my very good friend and Classmate John Harvey. After much soul searching (and considering they did the same thing to me), the Navy promoted John to rear admiral in December As we all expected, John rose to the occasion and gave a short talk that made me, for one, search out a recruiting office to sign up. It was a great day for John and his family and the United States Navy. Officiating was VADM Scott Fry '71. John Cotton, Jim Zortman, Christine and Ray Boyd, Jere Carroll, Doug Hertel, Sue and Charlie Senn, Tom Gallagher, and Sue and Tom Wilson represented the Class of '73. As well as parents and extended family and friends, John's wife, Mary Ellen, and children, Sarah and David, also attended. Of some historic note, RADM John Harvey RADM Terty Etnyre, RADM Dale Baugh '72 and this author were junior officers together on ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) in the mid-'70s. I might have missed it but 1 don't recall anyone earmarking that group for flag rank. Congratulations and best wishes, John.

That completes the article...and empties the mailbag. I have a request. We are a great Class, not just a good Class. This is a good venue to keep posted on how we are contributing to society.. .but way undemtilized. With email it can't be easier to get something to me and, in tum, to our Class.

Please help out by sending me small updates on your lives. Classmates are interested in what Classmates are accomplishing. Thanks in advance.

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Pres: Steve Middleton 516 Green Forest Drive, Sevema Park, MD 21146 Cort Sec'y: LtCol John Brown, USMC (Ret.) 15791 Edgewood Drive, Dumfries, VA 22026 h: 703-583-0385; e: jrbrown74@home.com As the Dark Ages continued, I was in receipt of some input and the usual nasty grams from the usual suspects. However, I believe I can rise above the drivel and one syllable words used by my old helicopter buddy, and present some good stuff on some old friends.

Buzzard Bay's own Joe Sweeney seems to be breaking new ground with Lockheed Martin. Steve Middleton sent me the following article for all to read. Although a month or so old, it is nice to see a Classmate in the forefront.

Lockheed Martin's X-35C carrier variant (CV) of the Joint Strike Fighter is expected to make its firstflightlate this week. The X-35C, which has been developed to meet U.S. Navy specifications, is in final preparations for first flight and will likely begin taxi mns today or tomortow. Company test pilot Joe Sweeney, a former U.S. Navy test pilot, is slated to be at the controls of the aircraft for itsfirstflightfrom Palmdale, CA. The X-35C will undergo multiple touch-andgo tests and, following expansion of the flying qualities envelope, will move to NAS Patuxent River, MD, around the turn of the year to complete its test program. Though quite similar to Lockheed Martin's X-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant, which flew for the firsttime24 October, die X-35C has a greater wing area and larger control surfaces for carrier operations. The wing area was increased to allow for additional fuel to extend the aircraft's range, is Shipmate, March 2001

620 square feet, compared to the X-35A's 540 square feet.

We are all proud of you Joe! Next, I received a note from Doug Rau, who is the commanding officer of the Naval Research Lab in Washington, D.C. You need to check out the following Web site to see a nice review of the achievements of one of our nicest Classmates. Check it out at: http://www.nrl.navy.mil/. Doug, thanks for the note, hope to see you soon!

From the West Coast, Stu Cvrk writes: hi my 20th year at SAIC ("Corporate VP") here in San Diego, ranning the Center for Advanced Information Technology. Still a Reserve puke and presently supporting ComPiiibGru THREE as a "Naval Coastal Warfare" expert since he owns those Reserve units. Adopted a 3-year-old Russian girl in Rostov-on-Don in September. More details and pictures on our Christmas Web site: http://home.san.rT.com/thecvrks/.

Thanks Sm, as long as your Web site does not point us to Randy Seftas, I am sure we will all take a look!

Back to the East Coast and the home of "Spartan," Dan Driscoll writes: This has been a rewarding year for me at WBB doing govemment and industry defense consulting. Some of my projects include ConOps assessments for JSF, MV-22, JDAM and the Strike Master Plan for HQMC and N78. However, die really fun part has been watching Rusty KoUmorgen chase business, especially in Israel.

In fact he made several trips there and is now sponsoring a conference here for 25 to 30 IDF folks, all behind closed doors. One of our newest consultants just coming from OpNav is TJ Anderson who is doing a ton of surface consulting.

Has anyone heard from A. Melrose (Bert Calland)?

Now for a real life story of courage and faith, you need to check out the article in the Cincinnati paper on our one and only Cool Earle (aka Earle Bahcock). This is an amazing story of both Earle and his wonderful family that you all should read.

The article can be found at http://enquirercom/editions/2000/12/25/loc_nothing_less_than.html.

Finally, I realize you have all been wondering what my buddy Randy Seftas is doing. Well besides hanging out at J J Quinn's base. Randy (according to well-placed sources) is now selling brass monkeys to pay for a hair transplant. And with that, I will retum to my youngster aftemoon.

Roamer sends.

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Pres: R A D M Craig Quigley Sec'y: CAPT Larry Warrenfeltz, U S N 21 Colony Trail Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448 h: 504-626- 4964; e: usna75scribe@hotmail.com Dear 'mates.

As I begin to write this column, w e ' v e just witnessed another new millennium New Year, the Saints won a playoff game, and it snowed in South Louisiana. Seems to me like early signs of hell freezing over! Nevertheless, on the off chance that Judgement Day will hold off for at least the next ten weeks, I'll press on and submit a column.

Our new Class officers have been meeting and exchanging emails in an effort to define our collective mission as the proud Class of '75 strides out past the 25-year mark. As our Classmates remaining on active duty number fewer and fewer and

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'75: Classmates at Tom Donaldson's frocking ceremony with the huge 25th Homecoming in our wake, it's exceedingly important that we keep Class communications flowing smoothly. Of course, we'll use this column to pass the gouge every month. We also hope to make our '75 Web page a bigger part of your everyday life. To help in keeping our curtent contacts and regaining touch with lost Classmates, President Craig Quigley proposed that we reactivate our old Company Rep network. I'll take 9th Company—only 35 more to go! Please send me an email if you're willing to take on the task for your companymates. Company reps have a job that is simple to describe, but not so easy to carry out. We just have to establish and maintain communications with 800 graduates and a couple hundred more nongrads! No problemo.

Vice President Ray Wassel returns to sea duty for his leg of the BT Challenge shortly after this issue hits your mailbox.

After more than two years I am finally counting weeks until I leave for Sydney to join my crew.

I am feeling less and less ready as the days pass and I guess I'll feel this way all the way up to the starting gun. The race is the BT Global Challenge, the world's toughest yacht race. BT is British Telecommunications and I'm one of 30 BT employees worldwide who were selected to complete one leg of the race. My team is called Olympic Group and we are one of 12 teams competing in the race.

I'll join Olympic in Australia at the beginning of March. We leave Sydney on 11 March with an ETA in Cape Town on 15 April. Yep, we're going the wrong way around—east to west—against the winds and currents! If anyone is interested in leaming more about the race and following the action, they can go to the race Web site at www.btchallenge.com. The pictures and stories coming from the boats are terrific. AU of the crews are listed on the Web site and many crew members are keeping public journals on the site. Additionally, I encourage you to visit my team's Web site at www.largel .com to get to know my team a little better. We are limited to 20 minutes every other day to do email so I plan to make regular entries in my online journal to keep you up to date on how we're doing. Also, I highly recommend reading the journal of my skipper, Manley Hopkinson. He is proving to be quite a storyteller.

ESPN2 is covering the race and the TV schedule can be found on the race Web site.

Father Rick Gribble sent a letter back in October explaining that he was skipping the Class bash in Annapolis in order to witness a friend's wedding in San Diego. He rightfully claimed credit for

spending the weekend in a Navy town, even if it was 3,000 miles from the official Flower Child reunion. In his letter Rick provided a quick update: In 19891 was ordained a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross. I have served in a parish in Arizona, completed Ph.D. work in Church History at The Catholic University of America, and now teach at Stonehill College in North Easton, MA, about 20 miles south of Boston. For two years I was the rector (the boss you might say) of our seminary, located at the University of Notre Dame. 1 have done a lot of writing in the areas of Church history, especially American Catholicism, and spirituality.

Here are a few milestones for '75ers still on active duty. Just before the Christmas holidays Dave Pruett fleeted up to relieve his boss as director.

Civil Engineering Readiness Division (N44) on the Chief of Naval Operations staff. He had been the deputy there since being relieved as the commanding officer. Public Works Center Washington about 15 months ago. He'll be there at least until this summ e r Col Mike Thumm, U S M C , took command of the Marine Aviation Detachment at NAS Patuxent River on 19 January. Tom Donaldson was frocked to rear admiral in a ceremony at the Naval Observatory on 20 October As usual, Debbie came to the rescue when I asked for column photos. She lent me this great shot taken moments after Tom went from being a four-striper to a one-striper From left to right: Pat Connally retired from the Marine Corps to Texas, where he works in Applied Materials, Rich Whiteside is a former SEAL who is now a Hollywood screenwriter, Wayne Bergman, Tom, Grant Begley is an aviator now working in acquisitions, Roy Hawkens is a Department of Justice lawyer and Krista Donaldson's godfather and Steve Simonson was Tom's roommate before Debbie.

Tom Swift checked in with a brief email. For the last ten years he's been working in startups.

He enjoys the challenge, freedom, and spirit of teamwork that surfaces during that period in a company's life.

From the Christmas card pile: Caryn and Dave Mears are in Kennewick, WA, with two of their four children still at home. Mollie Mears '03 plays shortstop on the Navy Softball team, singing in the Glee Club and the Chapel Choir, and majoring in mechanical engineering. Her sister Mimi is a freshman at Eastern Washington. Jill is a high school freshman who caught for last summer's Washington State champion Softball team and plays in the

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marching and concert bands. Jon is a seventh grade Boy Scout, musician, and budding author Dave is active with the Scouts and leads regular family camping expeditions as well. Caryn teaches elementary school reading and music.

Diane and Bill Luebke had both boys home from college for the holidays—increasing food, energy, water, and gasoline bills. But that's the way life is supposed to work. Sure beats not having them home! I keep inviting Bill to visit us in Mandeville on one of his trips to New Orleans to oversee the construction of LPD-17. But he's a dedicated naval officer who believes in busting his rear end during every minute of his travel, and sitting on my back deck drinking Abita Ambers hasn't made it to the top of his task list (yet).

Ann and Jim Phillips both began new jobs in 2000 that have worked out well. Betsy is in international stadies at Muhlenberg College. She's in the middle of a five-month study visit to Dublin.

Allan is nartowing his college choices and Abby (13) is focused on music.

The children of Susan and Erwin Wunderlich completed a service academy sweep when Matt went off to Colorado Springs this summer 2ndLt E.J. Wunderlich '99, USMC, graduated from USNA in '99. Ben (Army) and Katie (Coast Guard) are both firsties. I think they call this a "win-win."

Susan and Erwin educate their family for free and the country gets four great young officers. Congratulations to 2dl of you!

The Wunderiichs: Matt, USAFA '04; E.J., USNA '99; Ben, USMA '01; Katie, USCGA '01 Joy and Bob Young also have a son at yet another of our academies. Andrew received an appointment to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, where he began this past summer Older brother, Ben, graduated from Virginia Tech, and has been accepted into graduate school in Blacksburg continuing his studies in ocean engineering. (For sons of a P-3 pilot, Bob's boys sure do have a sea-going bent! It must be all that sailboat living.)

A week after 1 had dinner with Linda and Jim Hanna and their son, David, in Bahrain last October Jim was on a plane to Yemen, where he stood up the COLE task force the day after the bombing.

As CTF 50, he was there until after the ship left for the long trip home. Now he and his staff are back at sea in the Gulf. The two older Hanna boys visited Bahrain during dieir Christmas break from the University of Delaware.

That trip to Bahrain was my last active duty overseas trip. With our youngest headed off to college next year, Nancy and I decided it was an opportune time to wrap up the Navy career and move on to the next phase of our life. My retirement ceremony will be 17 May, and Lindsay will graduate on 19 May. We're just going to make it one big party week at the Wartenfeltz house. At

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the moment we're centering our job search on the Florida Panhandle, but who knows where the right opportunity will arise! I'd really like to do all those networking things we learned about in our transition class, but somehow the curtent job just doesn't leave a lot of time to look for the new job. I never knew how stressful this whole resume and interview process could be for someone who last filled out an employment application (to work the counter at McDonalds) in 1969!

Go Navy!—Larry

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Pres: Chuck Gorum 146 Prince George St., Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-263-3337; e: cgorum@annap.infi.net Sec'y: Chuck Dirienzo 9444 Harbour Point Drive, Apt. #97, Elk Grove, CA 95758 h: 916-691-1556; e: cldjr@earthlink.net Well, the new year has started and 1 finally have an opportunity to write again. I have been in a period of transition for the last few months. In September I was laid off from Novell, but was able to pick up a new position with Intel. I have relocated to Sacramento and am working in the interoperability lab, testing new products. It is very exciting and I am looking forward to seeing everyone in September. Well, enough about me, on to the rest of you.

Mike Seifert (mseifert@ysa.attmil.ne.jp) has taken command of Fleet Activities Yokosuka on 5 August 2000. Since being in Japan he frequently sees Classmates Mike Donnelly, CO Public Works Yokosuka, and Kevin "Tank" McNamara, CO of NAF Atsugi.

This was sent in from Mark Hubbard (mhubbard@hst.nasa.gov). I just decided to send it along as written: Hi, everyone! Thought I'd share with you my very interesting day on Tuesday up here in New England. I have been in Hull, MA, the past week visiting my old roommate from the Naval Academy, Jim "Doc" Doherty. To set the stage. Doc and I continue to be avid joggers and I have been unable to exercise for a week due to a cold and stomach bug. I've since recovered from the double-curse and was feeling excited with anticipation of getting back into my workout routine.

Well, I got out and ran for 40 minutes yesterday in the freezing cold! It was a beautiful day and I had enough layers of clothing on that I was com-

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fortably warm for die jog. It was a "severely clear" day with unlimited visibility. I started the run jogging through old Fort Revere at die top of the hill in Hullrightup the street from Doc's house. What a vista! I could see the old Boston Harbor lighthouse a few miles offshore and Boston in the distance in the other direction (although mostly obscured by trees). A few tug boats and a tanker were steaming up the channel.

After running around the area and checking out "Spinnaker Island" (an exclusive development of New England-style row homes built on an old 17th century ammo depot), I decided tofinishmy run at the top of Fort Revere which meant winding up the road through the ol' cemetery. I thought to myself as Ifinishedmy run, "hey, I should get my camera and get some great shots of the view from the fort." I proudly sauntered down the path to my friend's house, feeling warm and pleasantly tiredfromthe run (I did get a set of pull-ups in at the school, by the way). After returning to the top of Fort Revere with camera in hand, I started clicking away different shots of the lighthouse, Boston Harbor, tugboats, the town below, when it suddenly occurted to me, I should take a shot of the American flag blowing in the breezefromthe vantage point of looking from inside the old fort through a window! As I was thinking of this, a police cruiser pulled up near to me and I casually waved hello to him and he waved back. I swapped lenses on my camera and proceeded down the steep steps to where the fort awaited me. As I entered the over 200-year-old concrete opening of the fort (people were shorter on average back then) I was suddenly jolted by a tremendously hard impact to the top of my head. Luckily, I was wearing my Navy wool cap and, after pausing a minute to see if it hurt really bad (it didn't—my teeth felt the worst from slamming together upon impact), I positioned myself on my back on the cold hard floor to get the picture of theflagthrough the window opening. As I was focusing the camera, I felt some strange sensation on the top of my head under the wool cap. After taking the picture, I got back up, pulled the cap off of my head and touched the top of my head, expecting to see a littie bit of blood. As I brought my hand back down to look, I was suddenly shocked by the amount of blood on my hand. At this point the blood started oozing down my forehead into my eyes and mouth, dripping off of my nose and chin. I quickly walked back up the steps to where the police cmiser was parked and got the attention of the police officer.

He saw the bright red blood covering my face (I must have looked like Carrie from the movie of the same name). With blood almost seeming to be squirting out of the top of my head, the policeman comes quickly to me asking me "what the hell happened down there?" I blubbered to him to the effect that I "didn't duck" going through the door of the fort and as I'm saying this, the blood is splattering onto his uniform. He mns back to his car, calls an ambulance on the radio, and then opens the trunk producing a first aid kit. He directed me to apply pressure on the wound with sterile gauze, which I did, still holding my camera in my other hand (with droplets of blood splattered noticeably on the camera). Within five minutes, the paramedics arrived and immediately cleaned up my face and then started looking for the wound under the matted hair. At first the man couldn't find the wound through all of the blood and hair, but eventually, he found a small "V" shaped wound that evidently had flapped back when I initially injured myself but was now securely back into its proper position in the scalp.

All that blood for a relatively minor wound. Unbelievable! After sitting in the stretcher inside the ambulance for 15 minutes, wefinallydecided that the wound did not require stitches and that, since the bleeding had stopped, they could retum me to my friend's house down the street from the fort.

Besides, if I went to the emergency room, I would be tied up there for at least four hours and the Shipmate, March 2001

hospital would probably shave the top of my head (and the hair is getting thin enough as it is! I don't need to quicken the balding process). I was worried that this incident was going to prevent me from meeting up with my friend. Doc, later in the evening to play guitars and sing at the "openmike" night at Club Passim in Harvard Square.

Speaking of open-mike night. Club Passim is this cozy coffee house in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA, and on this particular evening, die place was packed with musicians and their friends. After journeying up to Boston on the "T" (the subway) with two guitars in tow, I met up with Doc and we paid our $ 10 entry fee and put our names into the hat (the order of appearance was randomly selected). Now, you have to understand that this particular place often features well-known musicians such as James Taylor. Gordon Lightfoot, Tracy Chapman, Lowen & Navarro, etc. We thought, since Lowen & Navarto were going to appear at Club Passim on 25 January, we would do one of their songs as our only selection. "Not Like You." (Lowen & Navarro wrote the song "We Belong" that was a big hit by Pat Benatar back in the 1980s.) I had introduced the song to Doc the day before and we had practiced it several times during that day. so we thought we were ready to "blow the audience away."

Wrong'. Doc got stage fright as we started getting into the vocals of the song and he started getting the guitar chords all out of order. It went down hill from there. Anyway, the crowd politely applauded when we finished (without any hooting and whistiing that was afforded most of the other musical acts) and we sheepishly and dejectedly wandered off of the stage feeling like fools. One of Doc's friends was in attendance at the "debacle" and swears that we didn't sound that bad, but...Doc and I both felt hke we could have done much better because we nailed the song down the day before. Oh well, it is better to have played at Club Passim and bombed, than to never have played at Club Passim at aU, right?!

Well. I hope you enjoyed my "mini-novel." The knock on the head has made me feel Uke Stephen Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I'm ready to start writing novels! (He wrote Carrie, by the way).

Now get back to work! God Bless!

national Corporation (SAIC) as a project manager He currently is the business office manager for a DOD contract that SAIC has with the Defense Information Systems Agency. He married his wife, Kitty, shortiy after graduation from the Academy and they have three daughters; Karen, Amy and Tracey. The older two are in college (senior and sophomore) and the youngest a senior in high school. This fall he'll have one in graduate school and two in college!

Jim Sanford (wb4gcs@amsat.org). Chuck Litz (Chuck.Litz@DTRA.MIL), Skip Zobel (Zobelw @nasoceana.navy.mil), VADM 'Tim Keating '70, Tom Bakke, Keith Champion (KCRETMCPLT @aol.com), RADM J.J. Quinn '74, Steve Voetsch '80 and Mark Benson all went to Army-Navy and had an exceptional time. I was sent a picture but, was asked not to submit it. Perhaps it will show up somewhere else, one never knows.

Right before I got ready to finish this up, 1 got an email from Pete Siwek (PSiwek@Continental Maritime.com). Pete is working at Continental Maritime as DDG-51 class program manager which has him running SRAs on that class ship. He has also been seeing plenty of USNA grads from the '80s and '90s. Talk about feeling old. Ed Zapolski '75's son and his go to school together and their families go to the same church. Pete ran into another '76er a few weeks ago. Doug Hart was playing tennis with his wife and family in a local park.

He is working for NASSCO and they promised to get together for lunch soon. Pete would like to know if anyone knows of the whereabouts of Rich Oftedal, Steve Katcher and Chris Janiec. Pete's home address is 1053 Los Pinos Court, Chula Vista, CA 91910.

Well, that's about all for this month!

September is fast approaching!

Howard B. Aschwald, CFA (haschwald @quantumcapitalmgmt.com) sends along that he and his wife, Michelle, have three kids; Olivia at San Jose State University, Camille a junior in high school and Eric, a high school sophomore at the Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad. They live in "Grateful Dead" Marin County, CA. Howard is the chief investment officer for a money management company there. He's also a captain in the Naval Reserve and works for CincPacFlt Det 420, a strategic management consulting group for CPF and senior Navy Commands. His boss is CAPT Jim Beebe '75, who was on the Navy golf team with him. Howard has also been a Blue & Gold Officer for 15 years in Marin and San Franciscoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he reports to our own CAPT Brant Carter, who is the BGO Regional Coordinator He also knows some nice places in Sausalito and Tiburon if anyone wants to do lunch when they are in the area.

Chuck Bush reports that '76 now shines brightly over the James River On 11 November the Island

Pres: CAPT Richard "Rick" White, USN 1404 Hunting Wood Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 w: 703-602-7630 ext 200; h: 410-295-0089 e: (w) WhiteRW@navsea.navy.mil; (h) betwhite@erols.com Sec'y: Bob Sanderson 210 Autumn Chase Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-571-6267; e: mbsanderson@earthlink.net From the Yard March Madness is here and many of our minds are focused on basketball (among other things, I'm sure). As always, the Navy men's and women's basketball teams are hoping to make it to die NCAA Toumament, but must first win the Patriot League Toumament, which will be held from 2-4 March 2001 at Alumni Hall. By this time, we'll already know the outcome of the regular season, and I know we're counting on them to "make us proud," especially when it comes to the Army games.

Speaking of Army, Henry Brus (brus@jsc.mil) sent in the following Army-Navy game photos. One photo shows the balloon just as it was being launched. The other photo came from his "top-ofthe-world" vantage point in Row 32, Section 550 of PSINet Stadium in Baltimore, MD. We were just starting to deploy our '77 balloon in preparation for the day's activities.

for RONALD REAGAN (CVN-76), complete with

lights, was lifted onto the ship. The "76" will be lit every night during construction and through the ship's 50 year life. REAGAN is now 70% complete.

John Mann (jdmann@ispchannel.com) reports he graduated from the Marine Corps at 20 years in 1996. He thinks he was the second to the last F-4 pilot (by MOS) on active duty in the Marine Corps when he retired. If anyone would like to challenge him on that fact, let me know. John went to work for a company called Science Applications InterShipmate, March 2001

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'77 balloon at the Army-Navy game It was a rather slow time for mail, even considering the holidays, but here's the latest Classmate news from the far reaches of the world.

From the Mail Bag Benny Garcia (w: garciaba@state.gov; h: garciaba@terra.com.pe) from 24th Company thought he'd take advantage of the holidays and write his first letter to Shipmate to describe some of the interesting places he's visited and experiences he's enjoyed over the last ten years with his employer the U.S. Department of State. In the following photo, he and his wife, Colette, (the tall pretty lady) pause for a Kodak moment from Sagsaywaman, Peru, which overlooks the historic Inca capital of Cusco, Pern.

Benny and Colette Garcia overlooking Cusco, Peru, with some friendly llamas and locals In May 1990, Benny joined the State Department and by some coincidence, Chris O'Connor from 10th Company happened to be in his orientation class. After his training, he was off to the American Embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where he worked from 1991-1993. Amidst interviewing immigrant visa applicants, supervising administrative services, swimming in the crystal

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clear blue Caribbean waters, dancing to non-stop merengue music, and drinking some of the best beer in the world (of course), Benny met the love of his life, Colette, at a Heineken Jazz Festival. They soon martied, and their first child, Alejandro, was born nine months after their honeymoon cruise.

Benny's next assignment was from 1993-1995 in Guatemala City, Guatemala, as the human rights officer In that role, he interviewed victims and reported on human rights crimes by trying to figure out who-did-what-to-whom-and-why during the 33rd and 34th years of Guatemala's 36-year-old civil war. Benny says that Guatemala, which is the land of eternal spring, is a beautiful, mountainous country with 30 volcanoes ("mostly" dormant), though he did get to see one smoking volcano from Guatemala City, which is about 5,000 feet above sea level. During this assignment, their second child, Colette, was born.

In October 1995, the Garcias arrived in Haiti, where Benny would be doing administrative work again for two years. The UN troop population there was 6,000, which was down from 20,000 just a few months before. Benny reminds us that the U.S. was poised to invade Haiti during that time (the 82nd Airborne was in the air and ready to jump) before the U.S. convinced the Haitian military leadership to step down. Living in the poorest country in the hemisphere meant that Benny's work was always challenging and he had to be extra careful due to the tumultuous political scene. Once when returning from a short road trip to visit his family in the Dominican Republic, the Garcias were caught in a citizen's roadblock. Lucky for them, Benny found some UN troops, which surprisingly included a Dutch sailor who had done fire fighting at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, to escort their family through the angry mob and burning tires.

The Garcias retumed to Washington, D.C, from 1997-1999 for their first tour at the State Department as a post management officer, in which he was the administrative liaison for our embassies in Armenia, Georgia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan of the former Soviet Union. Benny made three trips to this part of the world and he thanks God we won the Cold War since he likes his Western-style amenities! During this tour Benny received a Superior Honor Award and a President's Council Year 2000 Award for getting our embassies in Europe and the Newly Independent States ready for the Y2K turnover (Kind of ironic for a guy who hated computers at Navy!) In 1998, he became an alumnus of the International Career Advancement Program (ICAP), which is sponsored by the Graduate School of International Studies of the University of Denver Benny says that it's a great program and invites you to check it out at www.du.edu/~rowe.icap.

In July 1999, the Garcia family artived at the American Embassy in Lima, Peru, where Benny is the human resources officer for a Mission with 233 American and 433 Pemvian positions from 12 different U.S. government agencies. Benny suspects that some of you (or people you know) may be among the 200-plus TDY personnel who artive every week. These personnel are typically involved in the U.S. Government's counter narcotics and alternative development (i.e., "growing something besides dmgs") efforts. Although they certainly didn't expect it, the Garcias have found themselves living in another country with political troubles (you may have heard of President Fujimouri's surprise resignation after his intelligence chief was caught on video tape bribing a Congressman).

both love their respective American- and Britishbased Pemvian private schools. Lima, which is a modern South American capital with eight million people, is situated along the Pacific desert coast and has many offerings. Benny says that the Lost City of Machu Picchu, which houses the world-famous Inca ruins that are perched on cliffs over 8,000 feet, is a must see. He warns that the trip isn't cheap and is not recommended for those with a fear of heights (not to mention the three-hour train ride from Cusco is not the Orient Express!). The more athletically skilled can take the Inca Trail's three-to-five-day hikes and experience the feel of trekking 10,000 feet above sea level.

Benny says that the only Classmates he runs into every couple of years are Chris Ryan (cryan @qualityfabricators.com) and Jerry Miller (jermil@pilot.infi.net), both from 19th Company.

At one of their last get-togethers at a Miller barmitzvah, Chris convinced Colette to smoke a cigarette with their group on the outside lawn after her seven-year cigarette abstinence ("What are friends for!"). Seriously, Benny invites Chris, Jerty, and the rest of '77 to Peru (or to his next assignment), which should occur this summer somewhere in Latin America. Benny's final comments were, "Oh, I almost forgot. A few days ago, I sent in my Naval Reserve retirement papers. Go Navy]" His mailing address is AmEmbassy Unit 3753 APOAA 34031.

Dave Vail (davidvail@earthlink.net), who is currently the regional safety director for Perini Building Company, was recently recognized in the latest issue of Distinguished Men in Southern Nevada.

Dave was honored along with over 400 candidates in the year 2000-2001 issue. This is Dave's second appearance in the publication (the first was in the 1998-99 issue). Distinguished Men in Southern Nevada is a "who's who" type reference book that acknowledges individuals who have contributed significantly to their professions and community.

Copies of the publication are distributed to public libraries, private and public schools, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Community College of Southem Nevada, die state Ubrary and archives, and to the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. In addition to Dave being named in the Distinguished PubUshing issue, his wife, Mary, was presented with the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Community Achievement Humanitarian Award for the year 2000 in September 2000.

Class Communication As part of our initial preparations for the 25th Reunion next year, Tom "Soup" Campbell (Tom.Campbell@longandfostercom) has scheduled a planning meeting for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, 1 April 2001 at his home in Fairfax, VA (4712 Leehigh Court). Soup welcomes any and all comers, and plans to discuss ideas for the dinner dance, the tailgate party, music, memorabilia, etc. If you'd like to play a more active role in our reunion (or would simply like to have some input or find out what's going on with it), you should definitely plan on attending the meeting. If you will be attending, please contact Soup directly at 703-293-6368 or send him an email at the above address.

In a more tangible Class communication area, you' 11 be pleased to know that the Alumni Association has created a tool on their Web site (www.usna.com) that provides us with direct access to their Alumni database, which should greatly facilitate your ability to find demographic information (both mailing and email addresses) on ClassAs for the rest of the family, Alejandro, who is mates and other Alumni. The Alumni Online lookup now a third grader, and Colette, who is in first grade. service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a 114

week and can only be accessed by Naval Academy Alumni (which conforms with the Alumni Association's privacy policy on Alumni data). To use the service, you must first register on the Association's Web site through the use of a unique registration number and PIN. If you're a cmrent life or annual member of the Alumni Association, both of these numbers are located on your Shipmate mailing label. If you're not curtently an Alumni Association member (how could you be reading this column if you're not?), you can contact Member Support at 410-263-4448 to acquire your own registration number and PIN. I've tried the service and it seems to work pretty well (as long as the Alumnus has provided up-to-date information to the Alumni Association, of course). I urge you to give the service a shot by checking to ensure that your own information is complete and cortect (and update it if it's not!). This service should make it much easier for the Company Coordinators to quickly gather accurate contact information for most of our Classmates, and help all of us to keep in touch with each other better.

Closing Remarks Well, another column draws to a close, and believe it or not I don't have much more to say other than, "See you next month and Go Navy I" —Bob Sanderson

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Pres: Arch Griffin Sec'y: Vince Balderrama 45 Little Fawn Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 e: VBaldertama@Sikorsky.com Class Web site: http://usnal978.org What in the "Sam Hill" is this world coming to?

Just when you thought things couldn't get any cushier from the days when ships were made of wood and men were made of iron, along comes case for your "When I was Mid..." files. The powers at Mother B are allowing refrigerators in Midshipman rooms. On 1 December of last year, Martha Thom, USNA Public Affairs, announced that Firsties could purchase and have those reefers in their rooms (the two don't necessarily go together, remember?—Oh you can go buy a TV Mister Baldertama but we better not find it in your room!). The Brigade staff asked for the policy change and the Commandant, Sam Locklear '77, said okay. According to the news article, Sam "approved it on the rationale that privileges become greater as the students get more senior" I guess Sam could also have claimed it was to add another facet to their JO training—how to select a reefer that's just the right size to squeeze into the sardine-can sized stateroom you share with three other officers, but still roomy enough to hold all your "authorized" beverages and food. (Not to mention one that's cheap but of enough quality to get the 1st Division officer "Okay" sticker on it.)

Geez, remember when the only "reefers" allowed in our rooms were the kind you wore? I heartily object to the new perk not just so much because it seems too cushy and ratey—even for Firsties— (though that's tme too); but because they also are taking a bit of the fun out of being a Mid. I mean, where's the fun of trying to get around the Regs when everything becomes allowable? Mmmm... didn't those grill cheese sandwiches made with your illegal toaster oven, Sandwich-Man or even your iron taste extra delicious just because you beat the Shipmate, March 2001

system? A bit more of the "game" that helped foster resourcefulness and ingenuity (skills that have come in handy many times in our careers) seems to have been eliminated. Just think of hiding in nearly plain view a small operating TV as a "planter" or all the constituent parts of a radio disguised as an art deco piece. Where are today's Mids going to find these lessons and hone those skills? I don't know, maybe I'm just getting old but life is serious enough as it is and can get more so the older you get without adding to it—especially for a 21 and 22 year old. They ought to keep those little opportunities for fun-of-being-a-Mid right where they are! Besides, just think of the sea stories today's Mids won't be able to tell at their 20th reunion!

With that, I'm on to the mail bag...

This year's colonel selection has more Classmates on the list. "Congratulations" and a big "ARRUGAAH" goes out to Dave Barile, Bob Destafney. Dick Findley, Bill Hartig, Jim Harbison, John Page, Lon Yeary and Gary Shaw.

Drew Mulhare (dmulhare@fordscolony.com) sent a change to his email address so take note. He also wants to remind you that on the Saturday before Mother's Day, 12 May, he'll host the annual Class of '78 Golf Toumey in Williamsburg. It is the standard fare: 10:30 a.m. check in; 11:00 a.m. tee times through about 11:30 a.m. depending on the number of players; Captain's Choice; 4:30 p.m. family picnic. $78.00 for golf and picnic and $15.00 for just the picnic. Kids are free—even for you old dogs with kids in college.

The Alumni Association announced a new feature is available through the usna.com Web site. All Naval Academy Alumni will now be able to go online to look up Classmates and other Alumni through their new Alumni Online Lookup program.

The service will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Adhering to their privacy policy (which is accessible on the Web site), this service and the Alumni information will be available only to Naval Academy Alumni. To access this new service, you must register on the Association's Web site with your unique register number and PIN. If you are a cunent life or annual Alumni member of the Alumni Association, both numbers are located on your Shipmate magazine mailing label. If you are not a member, you can contact Member Support at 410-263-4448 to acquire this information.

Scott Rodgers dropped a couple of lines. He went up to Norfolk on 25 August for Liz Belzer (Semcken) Rowe '80's retirement. He attached a picture which shows Scott, John Semcken and Liz's daughter, Rebecca (16), and Kathy Karlson Ozimek '80 (married to Pete Ozimek '77). Scott and Kathy are the godparents of Rebecca and had not been back together since the christening when she was a newborn.

'78: The Barties in Westport also owns half the Lakers and Kings, not to mention all the real estate. (John built the Staples Center in downtown Atlanta.). He seems to be doing well there but working a lot. (Aren't we all. But hey, if the "compensation" is worth it...) Scott was to go school on the Boeing 757/767 at the end of last year. Afterward he would start flying to Europe, South America, Caribbean and Hawaii. He should get to New York on a regular basis. During those times we hope to get together (New York's just down the road.) He heard that Matt Paz is no longer with American Airlines.

Scott Godfrey (K9madmax2@aol.com) was also going to 757/767 training during December out in the Atlanta area. Who knows, maybe he and Scott crossed paths.

Here's some photo stuff culled from Christmas cards, from Kirsten and Steve Bartie, Julie and Brad Richardson (showing that the Mid Store has something for everyone). There's also a photo I culled from Katie and Jeff Fowler's annual Christmas. It shows them saying "Aloha" to the warm Hawaiian islands. (They're now in freezing Nebraska!) Note: Enjoy the show and Writel

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Scott, Rebecca and Kathy Scott spent a couple of days in L.A. with Liz's ex and our good buddy and Classmate, John Semcken, for a littie dinner and golf. It had been a year since they last saw each other That was when John went to Atlanta for die Super Bowl. John works for a corporate real estate company whose owner Shipmate, March 2001

The Fowlers say "Aloha" Tom McLeod sent a photo of a mini-reunion for '78 at the Navy-Notre Dame game in Orlando last year Those attending were Judy and Tom McLeod, Rebecca and Rick Yasky, Luan and John Walters, Doug Ray, Chris DeMarche, Cindy and Steve Maloney, Alden "Rock" Williams, Beth and Dennis Viera, Jan and Jim Fiorelli.

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Pres: LCDR Sean Gate, USN (Ret.) e: scate79@home.com Sec'y: LCDR John "Wiz" Withers, USN (Ret.) 22445 Bluebird Court, Leonardtown, MD 20650 h: 301-997-1980; w: 301-342-4936 ext. 156 e: (h) WithersJ7@starpowernet; (w) WithersJD@navairnavy.mil Class Web site: www.usna79.com Greetings, '79!

And welcome to an Irishman's favorite month, the month of St. Paddy's Day. Special days such as these are cause for special celebrations, and rest assured, I'm up to the task! Not that a true Irishman needs a special reason to celebrate, however! But since I've been long on celebrating, I'll give my gift of gab a bit of a rest this month, and instead include a number of the great photos you all have been sending!

Before I get to that, there is a bit of "official business." Class President Sean Cate forwarded a letter from VADM Charles Griffiths '46, USN (Ret.), president of the Council of Class Presidents of USNA. I was not aware of this, but one Class president from each decade of Classes is designated a Decade Representative. Admiral Griffiths summarized the results of a recent meeting of these Decade Representatives. He writes: It is important for Classes to understand they have a significant voice through these Decade Representatives. They may be used to voice issues and concerns in a formal way to the CEO of the Alumni Association and to the USNA AA Board of Trustees. Issues brought up to the Decade Representatives should be of a magnitude that they affect the entire Class or all Alumni and are worthy of the involvement of the Board of Trustees.

Our Class's Decade Representative is: CAPT Perry Martini '71, 853 Holly Drive South, Annapohs, MD 21401; 410-349-1721; capt.martini @erols.com.

Sean passes that any Classmate that has an issue for the Board should raise it with him, and he will forward it on to our Decade Representative. Classmates are welcome to contact CAPT Martini directly, but Sean would at least appreciate a head's up. The next Class presidents meeting is scheduled for 3 April which, depending on when you receive this, is only a couple of weeks away. So if anyone has an issue for the Board, please contact Sean before then if at all possible.

Now, on to the fun stuff. As I mentioned last month, in December Navy retfred the basketball jersey number of our own CAPT Kevin Sinnett (Sinnettl@aol.com) during halftime of the SMU game. Many members of Kevin's family were present for the festivities, including his wife, Doreen, and daughters, Rheanna Sinnett '03, Brittany and Jackie. Also joining the group were his mother one brother, sister and in-laws. At the preceremony reception in Alumni Hall, Kevin paid a moving tribute to his late father whom he described as his biggest fan. Kevin also caused a few chuckles when he mentioned that one of his brothers is married to one of Doreen's sisters, further entwining the two famibes. In his words, "The Sinnett boys got the best end of that deal!" Kevin is now at USNA as the deputy director of athletics, and when I last chatted with him, he was scheduled to move into Worden Field housing in June. Photos of the event appear throughout this article.

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Retiring No. 50 Kevin advising the Supe When word of this event became public, Sean Cate energized the Annapolis and Baltimore-D.C. email lists, and '79 was able to muster 12 Classmates for the reception, game and ceremony. Those attending were Fred Gerheiser Ohlen Hunt, Mike Parrott, Jeff Johnson, Tom Gibson, Frank Dombrowski, Larry Keller, Stan Hudson, Sean Cate, Roger Mau, Dave Bethel, and myself. Fortunately Karen was with me, and she took down copious notes while I talked with as many as I cotdd during the quick mini-reunion.

Veronica and Roger Mau made the trip over from Northem Vfrginia, where Roger is stUl working for George Sharp. Sean Cate is with the U.S. Postal Service (but he didn't even have the common courtesy to wam us of the impending rate increase!).

Stan Hudson put in a surprise appearance. A TAR Captain stationed at NavAirResForin New Orleans, Stan is up here for a year attending ICAF. LtCol Dave Bethel, USMC, is director of special projects at the Office of the Commanding General, MCCDC in Quantico. Tom Gibson is working on Capitol Hill as a congressional staffer but I'm not sure in what position. Valerie and Fred Gerheiser are living in Crofton, MD. Fred retired from the CEC in 1999, and is now working for an engineering and design firm in Columbia, MD. Larry Keller (lkeller@arinc.com) is working for ARINC in the Annapolis area, and is enjoying it.

Right after last month's deadline I received an email from Mike Mowins (nimowins@aasp.net), who is up in the Boston area. He writes: Twin Towers: Dave Bethel and Kevin

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Thought I'd drop you a quick note to give you an update. I have just recently taken over as president of die Boston Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association. I'm trying to put together a schedule of events for 2001 and can use all the help I can get. I have a "Ratey' 80" Chapter VP, Bill Malloy '80 that is great but I could still use some shakers and movers to fill in some Board seats and mn some activities. Could you put a plea in the next Shipmate column requesting helpfromany '79ers in the New England area, yeah I'd even accept help from Steve Hanson and Lyle Mueller. Hey, desperation has its price. I'll fill you in with more later, but in the meantime you can check out the chapter's Web site under construction at: www. usna.com/Chapter/US/MA/Boston/Default.htm Let me know if you are ever in the Boston area.

Onines Yiri. P.S.—Yeah that's me on the board.

Mike's comment refers to the following photo.

Having wind-surfed all of two days myself, I can tell you that a similar photo of me could only have been taken five milliseconds before the '"splashV of my fall. Thanks, Mike, for the note. Any of you New Englanders out there, give Mike a holler at the email address above.

Mike Mowins ridin' the waves I'd like to extend a special thank you to those of you who sent copies of your Christmas letters. On top of the stack is the one from Bridget and Craig Majkowski (Cmajkowski@msn.com). I really appreciated the farmly photo with Leigh Ann (18), Alex (15) and Lauren (14). They all reside in Grapevine, TX, right next door to the Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport.

Craig is a captain in a FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) unit in Denton, TX. He is also a "Consulting Pairs" member at Abbott Labs, helping with the orientation of new employees there.

Bridget is working at the middle school in Grapevine. Leigh Ann is finishing up her senior year in high school and getting ready for college. Alex completed driver's ed last summer, and Lauren in sta-

dent council president other middle school. Thanks, Bridget, for the great letter!

1 also got a letter from Peggy and Paul Price, who are still living up near Buffalo, NY, with Katie (13), Laura (11), Michael (9) and Thomas (5). It sounds as though soccer ice skating, and Irish step dancing are keeping things lively. Now, if you know Paul, you know he's not doing any of that stuff— it's all Peggy and the kids! Paul is a VP for a mechanical conttacting firm in Buffalo, and Peggy puts her JAG skills to work as sector counsel and special assistant district attorney for the U.S. Border Patrol. Peggy included a great photo of the kids, but unfortunately I couldn't publish it without Paul in the picture. Sorty, Peggy, but thanks for thinking of me!

Karen and I also received a family photo Christmas card from Vicky and Ken Russell, with their two boys, Bryan and Chris. Ken is still the brains, brawn and voice behind Arlington Pottery, Arlington, SD. Vicky is continuing on there in her nursing career The boys, as you can tell, are interested in swimming and karate.

achievement. And thanks to all those who kept in touch during the busy holiday season. See you all in April. Omnes Viri! Wiz

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Fridin Happy new year Class of '80; are you out there!?

Remember those words! 1 think that forever diey will be etched on my brain. I know diat by the time you read this it will be three months into the year, but right now we're still celebrating the start of 2001.1 hope diat this finds you healthy, slighdy overweight, stressed, changing careers, going to marriage counseling, fighting to deal with your teenagers, going bald, worrying about retfrement and generally living out being in your 40s. if instead you are buffed, in-shape, re-married to a 20-something-year-old, financially independent, retired, children have left the nest and you've reached Maslow's highest level of esteem—self acmalization—then we don't want to talk with or hear from you!

For those of us not in the latter category, here is the mail bag.

T h e first n o t e c a m e in from the C h r i s t m a s note of Carol D e s m a r a i s H o f f m a n (hoffman jmh@msn.com) and her h u s b a n d J i m : It has been nearly three years since we have done a newsletter—time has flown! We are all doing fine on the sutmy Gulf Coast. We are living in Pascagoula, MS, only 20 miles from Alabama.

When we last wrote we were hving in Estoril, Portugal, and our next letter will be from Mechanicsburg, PA. Hold onto oiu' email address because we keep it no matter where we live.

Carol has 20-plus years in the Navy and, due to her selection to captain last year, plans to stay as long as she is having fun. She is supply officer on Navy's newest LHD (Amphibious Assault Ship), Iwo JIMA, which is being built here in Pascagoula.

She is busy, as usual, with work and driving kids to and from practices and sporting events. She still sews in her spare time (i.e., not often) and is actively involved in Women's Auxiliary at church and Booster Club at school. Carol recently decided, after 19 years marriage, to change her name to Carol Desmarais Hoffinan. She has used both names for years, one socially and one professionally (including credit cards and other "window envelope" accounts), but in a small town like Pascagoula it is difficult to separate the two roles.

We will leave Pascagoula sometime this summer. Carol will leave on her ship in late June as it moves to Norfolk, VA. Jim and the kids will stay here until the house is sold then begin the move to Mechanicsburg. Carol will join them in September.

Carol's ship will be commissioned 30 June 2001 in Pensacola, FL. This is a very special ceremony where the ship "comes aUve" and officially becomes an active Navy ship—ready for any assignment. Please let us know if you would like to receive an invitation. Our curtent home address is: 1403 Roswell St., Pascagoula, MS 39581; 228762-9824. Carol's home email address is hoffmancdh@cableone.net.

T h e n e x t n o t e c a m e in from H u g h N i x o n (hughnixon@i2k.com) letting us know that Navy is playing Northwestem on 15 September ' 0 1 .

Michael "Mac" McDonald is in charge of everything, including drumming-up interest in Chicago for a future Army-Navy game. This is an official plug to help him out in the process! Anyone interested in helping to secure the deal or assist send him a note.

Dan Herrscher (BALDONIA@aol.com) is still managing a picture frame factory in Mexico and has been filling in as assistant organist at Chula Vista Presbyterian Church. He is also throwing out there that he might just be the first of the Class to retire—date of 1 Febmary '96. Anyone beat that?

Give me a shout and lets compare notes on this one!

Bob Selby checked in for the first time in over 20 years as a welcome addition to the mailbag, you can reach him at 704-947-3793 (office).

This is the first time I have ever checked in. I am in the battles of corporate life. Region manager for Seagate Technologies' SAN company: XlOtech. We dual directiy against likes of EMC, HP, IBM, and Compaq!

Have been married to Liz Selby since 14 June 1980. We have four kids: Robert (16), David (14), and the twins, Drew and Anna (10). We live in Charlotte on the Highland Creek Golf Course and would love to hear from any of the old Mids and especially from anybody from "Thirsty Third."

Shawn and Wit Davis (davisw@gdls.com) wrote in that they had a nice, albeit strange, Christmas.

They spent it in the Society Islands, including Tahiti. They took a cmise for seven days and then spent three days on Bora Bora. He reports that "the cmise was awesome...The ship was the Radisson's PAUL GAUGUIN, and that it has our heartiest recommendation." Wit also had a chance to speak to Anita and Frank Pandolfe to hear that things are going well and that Chessie Pandolfe was bom in June and rounds out the family. Wit also sent in a bunch of Homecoming photos that are on the Web site www.usnal980.org and also some that have been put in the columns. Wit, Frank and I were all together at West Point on the exchange program. It was fun to get together at Homecoming, along with Harley Skidmore, who also was with us, to inflate old stories and talk about "the good old days." We were h o p i n g to get a few shots with W a y n e Harman and Scottie Fitzpatrick to complete the six of us who were transplanted to the Hudson, but missed them at the bash. Skids also has sent in a group of photos for everyone to enjoy.

John Huckenpoehler (John.Huckenpoehler @stpaul.com) sent in this note: Just a short note to plug the Army-Navy game being held in Baltimore at PSINet Stadium. My wife and I attended and had a blast. Having the game in Baltimore, in such close proximity to the Inner Harbor, is a welcome change as compared to the Vet or the Meadowlands. There was plenty to do all weekend, for both adults and juveniles like me. The stadium was magnificent. While the game was excellent (in the result, if not the quality of the teams), I think that most Boatschoolers in attendance would say that the most entertaining part of the aftemoon was watching the mock

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commercials produced by the Brigade and shown on die stadium video screens. The West Point commercials were lame in comparison.

After tiie game, it was great to be able to walk around the area, and then walk to one of the hotels and meet up with the Koboskos and the Sonnefelds for a post-game debrief.

Anyone who thinks that this event can be done as well in Philly or the swamps of New Jersey is fooling themselves. I think that we should do whatever we can to see that the game comes to Baltimore on a regular basis, either annually or as part of a home-and-home setup.

It would certainly be nice to have the game closer to home wouldn't it? Anyone who can help make this a new tradition give Huck a call!

T h e n e x t n o t e c a m e in from S u e Unger (Susan.Unger@usa.xerox.com): Don't know if you want input from me, but here's what is happening lately.

After several years of gaining knowledge (i.e. some might say wandering through several jobs), I think I've found a great place for me. I work in corporate business development (i.e. mergers, acquisitions and divestitures) at Xerox in Stamford, CT. One of the patent attorneys is a Woop.

Based on feedback from all sorts of people over the years, I tend to surprise people with what I'm doing. I was fortunate to get my master's in civil engineering and then be licensed as a professional engineer in California and New York, only to later become an empowerment specialist and a human resource program manager for disability and then financials and contracts. I had heard career advice which says find out what you enjoy, pursue it and stay with it until you gain expertise. I guess you can say most folks who have gone to USNA don't follow the well worn paths of life or listen to all the sages. I'm no exception.

My husband (Jim Unger '81) is an education activist in Duchess County, NY, where we live not far from Woop land. We actually feel fairly close to them since if you use VA medical services in the area, they will send you to West Point for certain treatments. My husband has a public access TV show called the Jim Unger Hour. Our two daughters, Melissa and Mary, ages 17 and 15, are always busy. The oldest will be getting her AA degree from Simon's Rock College in Great Barrington, MA, in May and her sister is hoping to start as a freshman there in the fall. For anyone thinking of owning a Basenji dog, I would say unless you want it as a babe magnet, think twice as it rips up everything. Take Care.

Bob Fish (19th) (Rfish@ph.psasd.navy.niil) will be hanging up his dolphins in June '01 to become a full time Navy spouse. His twilight tour has been at Project Handclasp in San Diego, a little known Navy command that provides toys, books and other humanitarian items to ships going on deployment.

The sailors visit orphanages and schools in foreign ports and donate the materials on behalf of the U.S. It sounds tike a fantastic program! Bob's only immediate plans, besides playing golf and computer games, are to move the family to Italy for two years. His wife, Joanne Fish ' 8 2 , will be the CO of the Naval Support Activity in Gaeta.

After that, who knows?

Mark Happel (mhappel@mitre.org) wrote me this note: Sorry I didn't see you at Homecoming. Hope tilings are going well for you, and that your holidays were happy ones. I finally finished my doctorate in computer science (artificial intelUgence) at die George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Of course, it took me long enough that some of the faculty thought I was trying to set a record as the world's oldest living graduate student.

I'm still working at the MITRE Corporation in McLean, VA, along with a number of our Classmates, including Ken McAdow (6th Co.)

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and Mike Borowski (7tii Co.). Sorry to have been out of touch. If you get up to Northem Virginia, please give me call (703-883-6792). Beat Army!

Go Ravens!

A trusty write and company r e p , M i k e Ales (AlesMR@ingalls.com) sent in this update: This will be short and sweet as I'm pressed for time. Christy and Dan Secor are still up in the Minneapolis area with their two boys, Matthew and Christopher. Dan works for Pro-Tec, an industrial security firm, and is in the process of automating their processes.

Kay and Danny Young are still in Charleston, SC, where Danny's the head of the local JeffersonPilot agency. They have two children, Mallory and Bradley. We spent Thanksgiving with them and had a great time.

JiUie and Rich Maclnnes are in Louisville, KY, where they have their own company. Net Results Group. Rich's daughter, Ann, is a freshman at Michigan State.

Nancy and Bobby Hudson and their two daughters have just moved to Spring Hill, TN, where Nancy is a radiologist. Bobby has just finished ills M.B.A. and is curtently exploring his options.

Sharon and Ed Spear are in Virginia Beach, VA, where Ed is the CIO for Earle Industries. Laurie and Brian Marks axe also in Tennessee, where Brian serves as PERS 922 at NMPC (Reserve Plans and Policy). Their three sons (all under the age of four) keep them plenty busy.

Maureen and Dave Anderson are in Asheville, NC. Dave flies for Continental AirUnes out of Newark, NJ (and you think your commute is bad). Their son, Joshua, is a freshman at Swathmore College, while their daughter, Curtan, is in high school.

John Speer is curtently the airboss on KOTY HAWK and was just selected for 0-6.

Keri and Jim Brownlowe and family are in San Diego. Jim just retired from the Marine Corps and is now flying for United Airlines. Unfortunately, United scheduled his check ride for the weekend of our reunion. He missed a great party.

Nita and Alexis Saballa are in Rhode Island, where Alexis works for GTECH in the software and training arena.

Cheryl and Mark Guidoboni hve in Kingston, MA, with their three children. Mark flies for Delta out of LaGuardia when he's not reinventing the wheel or mnning the town of Kingston (he's on the planning commission). Cheryl flies for American Airlines and is on the Kingston board of education.

Mike Seaward works with me at Litton. He recently transferred to San Diego where he is involved in the CG 47 Class Cruiser Conversion project.

Jim Huck is on the Roosevelt batfle group staff after his command tour on NEWPORT NEWS. Bill "Bubba" Nixon is still living in Hawaii, where he flies for Northwest Airlines.

John Coleman is curtently stationed in New Orleans as a member of the Chief of the Naval Reserve headquarters staff. Maureen and the kids are staying in Arlington, VA, for this tour, so John's rehabbing a house down there in his spare time.

He's also getting ready for the race of the century; he and Danny Young are going to run against each other in the "Running of the Goats" at our 25th reunion (Dave Anderson is going to officiate). The roots of the challenge are lost in the haze of a late night discussion, but one way or another it'll be a hell of a show.

Well Joe, that's about half of 8th Company. I'll get you the other half soon. Take care.

Out of the blue in response to my plea for input, came a note from Jim Denmark of 22nd Company (Cdrdenmark@aol.com): Short note. I retired in July and moved back to Vero Beach, FL, widi my wife, Carole, and son, David. I was hired by Delta Air Lines and started training in October. I started flying the 737 out of Orlando in mid December. I had the pleasure of

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being in the same training class at Delta with a Classmate, John Galli. Hope all is well.

And finally, another Company Rep came through, Joe Heil (Joseph.Heil@bmdo.osd.mil) gave me an update for Cloud 19!

Here's a quick update for Cloud 19. As I mentioned before, would like to submit that 19th Company had the most Alumni at Homecoming with 20\ Here are the attendees (and spouses attending as applicable): Colleen and Bob Alter, Vivian and Don Babcock, Eugene Bradley, Connie and Steve Charest, Pete Cotsonas, Melissa and Mike Durkin, Nancy and Al Easterling, Joanne and Bob Fish, Suzanne and Eric Giosa, Dave Greer, Chris and Wayne Harman, Suzanne and Joe Heil, Patti and John Holmes, Gene Huether, Toni and Nick Katsiotis, Matt Lampugnano, Kathy and Rich Locke, Caroline and Rich Medley, Ted Mikita, and Tana and Jim Reagan.

Everyone had a blast, and a number of us (including our 19th Company Honorary Mom— Mama Heil) continued the party downtown at the Ram's Head Tavern on West Street. Already looking forward to the 25th reunion since the 20th was a blast—BZ to all involved.

I'll plan on a more detailed summary of the whole Company for a future issue, but quickly wanted to mention what I know of those above most recently or curtently on active duty: Don Babcock and Rich Medley were selected for captain, Al Easterling and Mike Durkin will be in zone for captain in the upcoming board. Rich Locke recently retired. Bob Fish should be retired by now, and I'll be retiring this summer. That's all for now; more to follow, I promise!

Tha...Tha...That's all Folks! No more news to print for this column. I look forward to hearing from each and everyone this new year Please contact your Company Rep and check in. If you don't have one, (see the Web site) then call me, or email me and step up to the plate and become one! We could sure use the infrasfructure to communicate. It's already been a great year.. .the Saints made it to the second round of the NFL playoffs for the first time in team history, we're alive, and life is good. My best to you and your family. Keep in touch, rekindle a friendship - reach out and heal old wounds. As always—Beat Army, Joe

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Pres: Robert D. Ravener Jr. 190 Bennetts Farm Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877 h: 203-438-0867; w: 914-767-6127 e: THERAV5@aol.com Sec'y: Dave Ciccarelli 38484 Sorgum Court, Purcellville, VA20132-3738 h: 540-882-4225; w: 703-416-0153 e: chicsan@aol.com Let us wax philosophic. What makes a good column? Is it the column itself or is there a deeper metaphysical realm of the column in which resides its inherent goodness? The Socratic notion of "column" holds that goodness comes from the justness and health of the column, (i.e., no negativity and everything in moderation). In Plato's Column, guests at a dinner party hashed out the plusses and minuses of good and virtuous columns over a few bottles of wine well into the night. Later Aristotle taught that it is not the column itself that is good, but that a spirit or "form" of the column exists in a different dimension and from which stems the notion of "columnness."

So what is the good of a column as such? Aristotie notes that it is "happiness." Moreover, it is better defined as "virtue" which most naturally attaches to Class secretaries and their columns. Therefore, we ask, "What is it about column writing that has value?" In the case of virtue, there are two possibilities, not necessarily exclusive of each other One is the Class secretary, the other the column itself.

So then what characterizes a virtuous Class secretary or column? A popular notion of a virtuous column, and one that often seems to mirtor what Socrates had in mind, is that it is one that has good consequences. H o w e v e r if a column entertains or brings news and, thus, has good consequences, but exceeds the 4,000-word limit and must be edited, thereby losing its essence or form, then writing the column is not a virtuous act for the Class secretary.

The bottom line to the Greeks was that a virtuous Class secretary would, by his or her very nature, write an excellent column...and we all know that the Greeks had some pretty excellent columns.

Socrates, Plato and Aristotle also agree that a good column contains news to wit: Tim Disher: This year at the Homecoming Class Meeting, we decided to assist the commissioning crew of WINSTON CHURCHILL (DDG-81) by sponsoring a

donation of $1,981 to their Recreation Fund and contributing to their official ship's painting. We need to raise $5,000 to $6,000 using no Class funds to do the job. We're asking for Classmates to commit at least $81 to the cause. At that rate, we need 60-plus people to donate. Send the money to: Naval Academy Foundation, 247 King George St., Annapolis, MD 21402. Make checks payable to "Naval Academy Foundation" and, in the memo section of the check, write "DDG-81 Fund—Account 7081." The Naval Academy Foundation's phone number is 410-293-1930. A plaque with the Class's name will be engraved for the painting.

CDR Mike Franken (Nebraska '81) is the CO. When approached with the idea, he was thrilled that we would consider it. He sent the Class a signed copy (1 of 500) of the picture that will be hung in the wardroom. He also extended an invite to all '81ers to the commissioning ciurently scheduled for March 2001.

On a more personal note, I am stationed in Madrid, Spain, and will be here until June 2003.

If you ever head over this way, please give me a call. ODC Spain, PSC 61, Box 2000, APO AE 09642; (h) 34 91 357 1123; (w) 34 91 543 3208.

So now we're on the way to a good, virtuous column, but not before continuing our study of column philosophy. Toward the end of the Greek thing, two opposing schools of column writing arose, the Epicurean, promoted by followers of the ancient Class secretary, Epicurus, and the Stoic. In short, disciples of the Epicurean school emphasized minimizing pain as the highest principle of column writing. They defined pleasure as "the absence of pain and trouble in the soul in the writing and reading of a column." Pleasure was the first and kindred good and they sought it in their column writing at the expense of necessary tedium. For example. Epicurean Class secretaries never published Navy Hometown News Releases (they were just too dry) while they always drank wine while writing columns. This led to a certain disjointedness of thought and a slurring of words. Eventually, all Epicureans died of cirrhosis of the liver At the other extreme were the Stoics who promoted the ideal of the wise Class secretary who was able to attain release from pain. They had a more specific plan for column writing in that they held deadlines (pain) to be either avoidable or not. If they were not avoidable, then there was no reason to do anything but write the column. Resistance was

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futile and only added to the original pain. Conversely, they held that, if a deadline was avoidable, then one should take every measure to avoid it. The overall end was to avoid desiring anything but what was in one's direct control. Unformnately, after a few empty columns, the Class fired them and so ended Stoicism.

Meanwhile, a notion of the best type of Class secretary arose, that of the "philosopher-Class secretary," modeled after Marcus Aurelius, a Roman Class secretary of the pre-Christian era. While Marcus held his grudges, persecuting with equal vigor the Cadetians of the Cult of Westus Pointius and the Zoomieastrian hill barbarians of the westem lands, he was a good man and gave the empire fair winds, following seas and well-written columns for several decades. After he died, though, invaders from northern lands, like Minnesota, impinged first on the outskirts of Gaul and Dacia, then gradually made their way south and crossed the Severn, much to the Senate's chagrin. A note from one of them reads: Ken Liss (edspec2_minn@cnrc.navy.mil): We had our first kid (late starters, dontcha know) in October. Patrick Oscar Heinichen (my wife's maiden name) Liss. Cute kid. Boy, I thought the Navy was big on sleep deprivation. Parenthood brings that to a new level.

Once the barbarians dissolved the old empire, column writing took on a monkish quality and plied its trade behind castle and monastery walls throughout what became known as the "Middle Issues."

Two great Class secretaries emerged during this period, Augustine and Thomas Aquinas.

Augustine, a Class secretary of almost religious fervor, maintained that column writing could be divided into two realms of existence or "cities," the "City of Man" and the "City of God." In the City of Man, the flesh is tempted with pleasures that detract from the divine calling of column writing.

Therefore, the world of the sensual is beneath a godly Class secretary's tme nature. Conversely, the City of God, a realm of existence worth striving for, held only Class secretaries who had achieved a spiritual quality in their column writing whereby they could not be tempted by the pleasures of the flesh like having a beer at 1 a.m. to combat writer's block. Augustine wrote some praiseworthy column, for sure, but he paid for them with celibacy.

Aquinas was a workaholic. Early in life, he decided to assess the tme meaning of column writing by copying down all of the columns that had ever been written, kind of like writing down the nine billion names of God and bringing on the apocalypse. Every day, for over 50 years, he worked for hours and produced volumes. Then, one night he had a dream. In the dream, he was walking on the seashore when he came upon an angel. The angel held a teaspoon and was alternately walking into the surf, dipping the spoon into the ocean, then walking up to the dunes whereupon he deposited the spoon's contents. Aquinas watched for a while and then asked the angel, "What are you doing?" to which the angel replied, "column writing."

Aquinas woke up with a start, burned all of this books, bought a condo in a gated Ponte Vedre Beach golf community and eventually died of cirrhosis of the liver, but not before establishing a 2-handicap.

Even today, though, some folks still yearn for that life of monastic simplicity and bountiful deprivation, especially way up north, to wit: Nancy and Fuzz Harrison: Our address has changed twice in the last year, most recently to an actual street address. It's nice to have mail actually delivered to your houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; something we hadn't experienced in five years.

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The latest address is 4020 Ridgeway Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609; 207-288-2779. If you ever find yourself up in New England or Maine, remember our door is always open. BTW, here's a photo of Fuzz 50 feet below the surface of the Atiantic a few miles off of North Carolina and 200 feet above the Monitor (Yes, the Monitor). He appears to be holding a sign, but his finger's covering part of it.

Can you make it out?

Something is great, better than '78 Then along came "Natural Philosophy" and column writing was never the same. It began with Francis Bacon, who tried for years to write columns for Queen Elizabeth I, but kept hitching his star to the wrong people. Finally, Liz died and James I came down from Scotland and first made Bacon solicitor general, then attomey general. Class secretary and, finally. Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, which was a nice job except for the house smelling like fish all the time, what with having to feed the seal and all. Still, Bacon had time to write columns about what he believed were the four idols that controlled all human column writing.

The first are the Idols of the Tribe where Class secretaries falsely assume their perceptions are based on universals when, in fact, they are based purely on individual views. This leads to nartowminded column writing. The second are the Idols of the Cave wherein Class secretaries perceive things by means of their individual natures with personality and experiences making them see things as diey may not be. This leads to poorly documented column writing with illogically drawn conclusions.

The third are the Idols of the Marketplace which deal with the language of people. Because of the difficulty in choosing which words to use to convey a certain meaning, a Class secretary may express the wrong idea to the Class. The fourth are the Idols of the Theatre which deal with the dogmas of all philosophies of column writing in that what is established and believed to be the true way to write columns may not be.

Before he could confuse anyone else. Bacon, a novice follower of the scientific method, bought a chicken in order to see how long its flesh could be preserved by stuffing it with snow (I kid you

not). He caught cold and went to stay at the Earl of Amndel's house in nearby Edgewater where he preferted the nobleman's best room, with a damp bed, to a more modest room in which there was a dry bed. He died a month later from complications arising from bronchitis, missing another deadline in the process.

Thomas Hobbes was the next great Class secretary. Born two months premature in southern England in 1588, his whole life and philosophy hinged on fear. Apparently, his mother bore him prematurely out of tertor at the sight of the Armada of Spanish cmise ships off of Portsmouth. With all those tourists coming ashore from the continent, she was convinced that cheap Euro dollars would flood the market and send inflation through the overhead despite the Queen's Chancellor of the Federal Excheqor, Sir Greenspan's best voodoo.

All his life, Hobbes was scared and cynical and it showed in his column writing. Living as he was at the dawn of the Age of Reasonable Column Writing, Hobbes postulated that human beings are nothing more than matter in motion and that reason is mere calculation. It follows, therefore, that life in a state of nature is solitary, poor nasty, brutish and short and that there is no right or wrong.

These only come with creation of an all-powerful state or "leviathan" in which folks surtender their rights in a contract with a monarch who protects them from certain death at the hands of their innately warlike neighbors. Hobbes believed that all human behavior can be categorized into the camps of either "appetite" or "anxiety," the former motivated by a yearning for what he collectively termed "power," and the latter by fear, especially fear of losing the Army-Navy game. To prove his point, he studied wardroom antics for generations and developed a detailed catalog of sophomoric acts intended to demonize the Cult of Westus Pointius which, despite Marcus Aurelius' best efforts, continued to flourish after all these centuries. Hobbes died of bodily injuries after being mugged by Spanish tourists in Portsmouth...or was itNorman tourists in Hastings?

Meanwhile, a few hundred clicks south of Hastings...

Steve Hampton (Hampton@deyo.navy.mil): We are deployed to the European Theater with the HARRY S TRUMAN Battle Group. We arrived in eariy December. HST hosted FOX NFL last week.

A good effort by the carrier, but not good enough to get the Packers in die playoffs. As for us, we are enjoying Spain and the rather crazy party hours which seem toranfromabout midnight to dawn.

So far the biggest complaint I have heard is our team being out of money. Seriously, Team DEYO is proud to be deployed and ready for combat operations in support of our national interests.

After Hobbes, things got downright weird. Rene Descartes, known to many as the Father of Modem Column Writing, after some initial column writing with a certain mathematical precision to it, headed off on an altogether different plane when he asked the question, "How do I know that I'm actually writing a column and not just a 'brain in a vat' hooked up to electrodes and being fed sensory input by some higher being to trick me into thinking that I'm writing a column?" Descartes eventually decided that if he was actually thinking this really deep thought then he must exist. Shortly afterward, he wrote those immortal words, "I think, therefore I write columns."

Next came John Locke who decided that a Class secretary's natural state was to write what he wants when he wants without permission from anyone else. Fortunately (or unfortunately), he missed a Shipmate, March 2001

few deadlines and exceeded the word limit a few times so the Class elected him President but limited his term.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Voltaire, a Class secretary who pioneered the short-lived fashion of Class secretaries using only one name, engendered the revolutionary school of column writing wherein they railed against things held near and dear to the Class and considered themselves above it all. They went so far as to postulate the heresy that members of the Cult of Westus Pointius were created equal to the known higher life form of assembled eyes.

Shortly afterward, both were "accidentally" guillotined during the great pep rally of 1789, but the Supe and the Dant kept it out of die papers.

Toward the end of the evolution of philosophical column writing, Immanuel Kant delineated metaphysical column writing, wherein attempts were made to describe news completely beyond the scope of the senses, from ethical column writing, wherein news is presented through the practical use of reason as if it were concerned only with sensible objects, most importantly with their relation to pleasure and pain. Kant maintained that metaphysics must be confined solely to the discovery of those mles which govern the sensible world of column writing, while ethics has nothing to do with anything sensible. Apart from making no sense at all, Kant invented criticism, but couldn't take it and was fired as Class secretary after irritating and then boring the whole Class.

With the advent of the theories of Fred Nietzsche, who at the height of the Romantic Period of Column Writing attempted to become a Class secretary while simultaneously expounding that "column writing is dead," column writing suddenly took a bizarte and unexpected tum. On a voyage up the Magothy River, Midshipman Charles Darwin ran aground near Jimmy Cantler's Riverside Inn. While backing his YP off of the sandbar he unearthed ancient, but well-preserved copies of Shipmate on stone tablets. After much research and a few late nights in Rickover he concluded that all Class secretaries are descended from apes. What's more, they don't know squat from spelling, punctuation, grammar and usage much less philosophy. His "Theory of Word Pollution" has yet to be disproven and explains many of today's columns.

Anyone have a banana?

(Yes, we have no bananas.. .but we do have brains in vats) Later, Chic

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Pres: Maj T. Gordon Thomson, USAFR h: 804-360-8448; e: president@usna82.org Vice President: Matt Moury h: 410-263-7640; e: vicepresident@usna82.org Treas: CDR Terry Benedict, USN h: 703-913-7183; w: 703-607-1036 e: treasurer@usna82.org Business Sec'y: Dan Proulx h: 410-280-5282; w: 410-293-6884 e: businesssec@usna82.org Cort Sec'y: LCDR Greg Eisman, USN 2721 Buckhom Oaks Drive, Valrico, FL 33594-4202 e: eisman82@terra.es Class Web site: www.usna82.org Hello, Class of '82! Not much news this month... try and send me any tidbits of info on you or any other '82ers you know of. Anyhow, here's what I've got: Gary Sandala took command of Sea Control Squadron TWO ONE (VS-21) last June in Atsugi, Japan. Gary and his wife, Darlene, have two children: Kristine (13) and Jacob (10).

Other '82ers in Japan include Dori (Zink) Freer (CO NAPRA), Ron Horton (CO VFA-192) and Paul Monger (XO VF-154). fcr-

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Gary, Sandra and family Gary included a couple of pictures: he and his family at the Change of Command ceremony and one from the party afterwards. In the picture is (left to right) Bob Freer '81, Kevin Wilson '83, Garret Smith '96, Dori Freer, Gary Sandala, Ron Horton, Rich Farrell '84, Bill Watkins '89, Josh Jacobson '96 and Kevin McNamara '76.

Greg, Alexandria, Daniel, Larry and Kari The other item this month comes from Larry Nordvig and his wife, Nancy. They live in Richmond, VA, and included a picture of Greg Fisher (on the left) with his daughter, Alexandria, and Larry with his daughter, Kari. Also in the picture is one of the Nordvigs sons, Daniel. They have one other son, Paul, who is not pictured.

That's all I've got for you this issue. Compared to the last few, it's slim pickins. Like I've said before, I can't make this stuff up, so send me yotir emails and I'll get you in the next column.

Hasta la vista...Ice

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Pres: CDR James H. Flatley IV, USN 8506 Crowley Place, Alexandria, VA 22308-1822 e: CGFLATS@aol.com Sec'y: LCDR Richard F. Woodford Jr., USNR 7329 Crestieigh Circle, Alexandria, VA 22315 h: 703-313-4170; w: 703-292-4999 e: (h) rwoodfor@nsf.gov Class Web site: www.usna83.com Well, that was one special InaugurationValentine's Day—"In like a Lion, Out like a Lamb" season we just had, eh? Have you shoveled out yet?

Or retreated to your bunker until 2005?

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends: the Beltway and the politics of dancing. In the midst of all the Senate Confirmation hearings, I managed to upgrade jobs. The bad news is that all your emails probably went to my "old" address and we all know how good network administrators are at forwarding old email messages.

(^bertoMeans annual recognition event —April 6,2001— Call 410-293-1952 for more information '82: Change of Command ceremony Shipmate, March 2001

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'83: New Orleans was very good to us...Charlene and Rich and friends The result is that you'll need to update my listing in your contacts folder: rwoodfor@nsf gov and 703-292-4999 is the new work phone number For some of you it won't be a matter of "updating" so much as simply "adding" it to your rolodex. Hey throw me a bone of information and we'll chew the fat while we're waiting for the snow to melt.

Here are more of the fun photos that you may have attended or heard about from Classmates and friends...enjoy!

Showing the colors: John Croce, Mike Parta and Mike Simmons

Jim and Robin Beatty (what a Christmas party!)

I'm offering a special "prize" to the first regular member of the Class Act who retires from active duty with at least 20 years of service! Sorry, no credit for medical retirements, "honorary" Class members, VSI/SSB (that'd be me), or other shenanigans. Just send me a photo from your retirement ceremony or a copy of your retirement program to claim the prize.

Quotes for our time: HAL 9000: I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I can think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. {2001: A Space Odyssey) To err is human, but to really foul things up, you need a computer Enjoy the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick's Day 1983â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A Class Act!

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Pres: CDR Steven G. Young, U S N R c/o Legg Mason, 600 Washington Ave. Towson, M D 21204 w: 800-368-2558 e: SYoung@LeggMason.com Sec'y: Robin Franke 304 Dreams Landing Way, Annapolis, M D 21401 h: 410-573-9420; cell: 410-991-6642 e: refranke@mindspring.com Sec'y: Karen (Malloy) Halverson, PSC 450 BOX 487 A P O AP 96206-0487 commercial: Oil 822 7916 8342; DSN: (Korea) 736-8342; e: dkhalverso@aol.com Class Web site: www.usna84.com Hi there everyone. Not a lot to report in this issue. One note of late-breaking bad news, however Dave Lihani (17) lost his wife, Ellyn, to cancer on 6 January. Ellyn's ftmeral service was held at the USNA Chapel and she was interred at the Annapolis Memorial Gardens. Several Classmates attended the service and the repasse afterward at Alunmi House. Our sympathy goes out to Dave and his two children. Please remember them in your prayers.

Gary Williams writes in with the 19th Company news. Here it is in its unadulterated form: Rebekah and Paul Arends are now the proud parents of another Utfle girl. Jennifer Grace Arends was bom on 23 September 2000 and weighed in at 8 pounds. Paul is stUl working for Boeing as an airline account manager. His major accounts are Air France, EI Al and Britannia. When they have concems about their in-service airplanes, they caU Paul. Rebekah just recentiy went back to work after a four month break. She still works the motherbaby unit at Providence General in Everett (now four blocks &om home). Jennifer is doing very well and is sleeping eight to ten hours a night and when she's not sleeping, she's smiling and giggling.

Lantz Ellis married Julia on 21 December 1999 and has never been happier. A very belated congratulations.

Susan and John Quint are still living in South Carolina and John has moved up to Electrical Engineering Group Manager at Michelin.

Maureen and Ron HoUenbeck are still in Texas.

Ron recentiy went through a career change. He spent about six years consulting with KPMG Peat Marwick with a short break in the middle of that with a startup consulting company. The last year was as VP and CIO of a golf company in Dallas (Adams Golf). He is now working for an Intemet services company running their Austin office as well as starting up a Houston office. The family is great and the kids are studs. Maureen has 10,000 tilings going on at the same time. She's busier than ever and is now into modeling part time. She had to tum down her fu-st gig with Scuba magazine in Austtaha for a month over the hoUdays.

Greg Navin was recentiy in Memphis and was able to hook up with Mel Hamner for lunch. Greg works for a company that makes and installs vaults for a variety of security uses.

Nancy and Bob Shoemaker are now a foursome.

Benjamin Michael Shoemaker was born on 29 November 2000. Congratulations and now each of you wiU have a caddy in die later years.

Melissa and Scott Rasplicka gave birth to Scott Erickson on 25 July 2000. Congrats on your new addition to the family {Sec'y note: I think Scott got a lot more credit here than he rightfully deserves!)

Nancy and Paul Gawryszewski are doing great and still living in Georgia. Paul resigned from his last job and started working for Siebel Systems on 1 May 2000. Siebel is based in San Mateo, CA, but dieir southeast headquarters is in Atlanta which was

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good news since it didn't require another move.

Paul is one of two resource managers for the Atlanta office and has 70 guys working for him.

Sarah and Chuck Cox were married on 6 Febraary 1999 and are now the proud parents of Stephen Olcese Cox bom on 12 April 2000. Chuck continues to practice law in Los Angeles with Latham & Watidns, and he specializes in business litigation with a primary focus on antitrust and intellectual property issues.

Beth and Bill Elliott have changed dieir email address once again. Elliott6@pacbell.net was no longer accurate. It is now elliottseven@pacbell.net which matches die Elliott growing head count. Sean Joseph ElUott was bom on 24 May 2000 in San Jose, CA. Dora and Bill Blue have recently moved to Culpepper, VA. Bill has taken a new position at Continental-Teves as their manufacturing engineering manager for a 200,000 square foot facility. They make anti-lock brakes and chassis components for the automotive industry.

Karen and Tony Mauro recentiy expanded the household when Julia Rose Mauro was bom on 16 September 2000. Tony and Karen, we are very excited and happy for the both of you.

Kim and Scott Williams are also adding to the clan. Sarah Bryanne WdUams was bom on 3 June 2000 and the details are in Scotty's Christmas letter below.

"Just cannot believe that 'Santa Claus is coming to town' in just five more days! It seems to come faster and faster every year, which means we are getting older, faster and faster every year. Well, since we were negligent in putting together a 'Christmas Letter' last year, what follows is a quick down-and-dirty of what's been going on with the ever-growing Williams family since December 1998. (To fit it all on one page, some of it might look like encrypted code. Bear with me). From an overall family perspective, all continues to be well.

First and foremost, Kim delivered yet another baby girl to our family on 3 June 2000 (Sarah Bryanne, 7 pounds, 9 ounces). Yes, that makes four kids in total but who's counting? Because we continued to expand our family, we needed to expand our living artangements, so we built a new house in Peachtree City (diis one with a basement) that we moved into November 1999. Scott made commander in the Naval Reserve and is still in a pay status (or else we would have to sell Kim's Landcmiser), and the family made its first 'air travel vacation' this summer to Kim's family beach house in New Jersey (thank goodness for frequent flier miles). Finally, Scott joined an Intemet startup company in Febraary 2000 called Portera Systems. It's very little travel, and he has his own office about eight miles down the road. (Yes, he's driving Kim crazy now that he is around all the time!). As for the kids, all are healthy, active and quickly becoming adults in their own minds (and driving us out of our minds!).

Some notes follow: Brittany: 11 years old now, thinks she's 20; can't understand why she can't go on dates; thinks makeup is mandatory, even when going outside to play; is in sixth grade now, and thinks having a social calendar is numero uno; is playing soccer year-round, and actually scored her first goals this year; is akeady physically maturing (if you know what we mean), and boys are trying to give her presents (notice we said trying).

Derek: 8 years old now, and knows he is 20 (although he still thinks girls are yucky); is an athletic stud who loves hockey and soccer, and is a pretty good golfer; skates backwards around his inept father, and wants to be the next Gretzky; loves school, is getting straight A's, and was the lead in their Christmas play; has become Rachael's best buddy, and is teaching her all of his mischievous tricks.

Rachael: 3 years old now, and thinks she is Derek; she does everything he does, and then when she gets in trouble, she 'reasons' her way out of it; loves the Backstreet Boys and NSync, and has developed an amazing southem accent (ex: milk is now a two-

syllable word); has really taken to her new sister; just started pre-school this year, and loves it; has Grandpa Keith completely wrapped around every finger on both hands and knows how to use it to her advantage!

Sarah: 6 months old now; is a really good sleeper (once we can get her to sleep!); is up on her hands and knees now, and just cut her first two teeth; all of her siblings think she's the greatest, and want to take her in for 'show-and-tell.'"

Lenny Price is about to begin his fourth year touring as the saxophonist for guitar legend Earl Klugh. The following is a hst of currently scheduled cities: Bridgetown, Barbados, Indianapolis, Austin, Fort Worth, Boston, Pomona (NJ), Buffalo, Uncasville, and San Juan.

Tracey and Tony Onorati are still living in Hanford, CA, where Tony is curtently die XO of tiie Fighting Argonauts (F/A-18) widi CAG-9 on STENNIS. His change of command is scheduled for September, followed by craise in January '02.

Cyntiiia and Gary Williams are still in Virginia Beach. Gary just retumed off craise on 18 December which made for a very nice Christmas gift and photo op for their Christmas card. Gary is the XO of JOLLY ROGERS of VF-103. Cynthia is enjoying being back with all of her old friends, being a mommy, keeping involved with the spouse's club, and having Gary home (she commends all the single parents of the world)! Valerie is loving kindergarten and cheerleading and Logan is such a boy who adores his momma and loves daddy's jets and having daddy home!

Susie and Mel Hamner are still in Cordova, TN, where Mel is very busy at BuPers working on Reserve and TAR Officer issues.

John Wiggins also wrote in to say that he just moved to Seattle, left active duty for the second time (although it was in a Reserve status) and is now looking for work in Seattle, debating on going to law school. He drills with the Marine Corps Reserve and is X O of 4th Maintenance Battalion, headquartered in Charlotte, NC. He just got married about three months ago and promises to send photos £md cake.

Well, that's it for now rangers. I'll see ya'll soon over that there yonder horizon. Later, Robin

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Pres: Daniel H. White e: dhwhite@cablespeed.com; daniel_white @ ml .com Sec'y: Paul Costello 4705 Grainger Trail, Ft. Worth, TX 76137 p: 817-485-8824 e: paulandkathie@compuserve.com Class Web site: www.usna86.org By the time you read this, 1 am hoping that this long and extremely cold winter is finally getting tired of making our lives miserable. To show you how crazy this winter has been for yours tmly; I was flying from Anchorage to Fairbanks, AK, the other night. In preparation for landing at Fairbanks, I checked the airport weather conditions. They were: clear, unlimited visibility, calm winds, 24 degrees Fahrenheit. For comparison sake I checked the weather in Atlanta, GA, at the same time. Atlanta weather was: fog and snow, less than a mile visibility, a north wind and 12 degrees Fahrenheit.

Am I missing something here? 1 hope your's was not among the sea of faces stuck in our nation's airports over the holidays. I know we pilots were working hard, but Mother Nature didn't allow us much success.

Our 15-year Reunion is one month closer and will be here before we know it. Please check the Web

site www.usna86.org for up to the minute details and information on how to sign up for the various activities planned for our Class. Also on the Web site is information on Class apparel and goodies for the weekend. Orders are being taken and will most Ukely close out during the summer Don't be the only one at the tailgater without a Class ball cap or other goodies. 1 am going to be out this summer at the driving range with Little Paul sharpening up my golf game for the Class golf toumament benefiting Megan Price on Friday of reunion weekend. It's always fun being out with a 5-year-old that shoots the ball farther and straighter than his dad. I might also do a couple of sit-ups and pushups to see if I can fit into that old "blue rimmed T-shirt." I just don't feel right unless I am wearing clothes with my alpha code stenciled somewhere.

Pat Hoffman was kind enough to send a long letter and pictures the other day. In looking at the pictures, I was amazed at how little some of us have changed. It looks like it was a fabulous day for a picnic.

As you can see from the pictures, 1 was forced to write after having a small Navy Football get together this past summer There were so many '86ers in our area, as well as other Navy players that I wanted to get everyone together before we all depart. It was great seeing all of the guys and their families. 1 will try to keep it to the point on all participants:

'86: Admiral Chadwick and the Motley Crew at the Hoffman get together

Stacey and myself—no we haven't added any more kids. Our oldest, Meghan, had her best friend over that day, but the other four littie ones are ours— Meghan (8), Patrick (6), Colin (3), and Kelly (2).

I'm working for an investment advisory firm, Rorer Asset Management out of Philly as a Midwest Regional Manager Stacey is working 24/7 as a full time mom of four very active, little ones. We are having a great time seeing them grow up in Audubon, PA. Chris Castelli came without his wife, Andrea, (she was visiting family in Rorida) but he did bring along his daughter Ashley. Major (hard to believe we're 0-4s and 0-5s now) Castelli is working down in MCCDC completing 15 years of active duty! (His Prep School time counts). Chris is a staff officer in the War Fighting Development Integration Directorate at MCCDC, and Andrea is working harder taking care of Ashley (11), Cara (7), Casey (4), and Dominic (2).

Brenda and Frank Bijak—The Bijaks are getting ready to leave Limerick, PA, and move out to Arizona. Frank has recently been promoted to district manager with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals and needed to get back in the field. He has always had that charming way about himself Brenda is also putting 24/7 as a very busy mom of Cole, Connor and Peyton.

Deborah and Steve Tazza '90—Since Steve was an '86 Plebe Summer Crew Member on Dave Pimpo's and my Yawl (small world isn't it?), we'll promote him to an honorary '86er Steve has been with the Private Client Group of Goldman Sachs out of Philly for several years and Deborah is working 24/7 as a full-time mom for Emily. Steve and Deborah live in Bucks County, PA. Anne and Ken Kmeic—Kenny (a.k.a. JYD or Vito) just left the Graham Company (property and casualty insurance brokers) and is working for Kimble Glass, Inc. out of Vineland, NJ. They've just had their third child and Aime is another very busy, full-time mom. Caz, Elle and Anna are theirs, and they had a cousin come along for the picnic too. Their Jersey ties led them back to the Garden State where they are enjoying life on their beautiful 33-acre property in Mullica Hill.

Diane and Mike Herron '87—(Diane had to leave for a company picnic before we took the photo.) We had to have Bam Bam come up since he was one of the hardest hitting suicide squad members of Navy Football. To this day, I can vividly remember Sunday Night game film reviews and coaches replaying over and over the human missile just knocking opponents on thefr ***. Besides, since we had lockers side by side, I kind of took him under my wing as a big brother I know Bam Bam will kill me the next time he sees me for writing all of this. Too bad! Mike is in technology working for Princeton Consultants as an IT consultant. Diane has just resigned as an attomey from Schnader Hartison, Segal and Lewis, in Philly, to be a fulltime mom for Grace. Mike and Diane live in Yardley, PA. Margaret and Dave Pimpo—Our Bi-Coastal newlyweds. Dave is living as a geographic bachelor while serving as director of Aviation Support Systems at the Naval Inventory Control Point in Northeast Philadelphia. Margaret Ann has a successful dentistry practice in San Diego. Now you can understand why that smile is so big! Congratulations are in order now that he is officially CDR (select) Pimpo. Hint, anyone wanting to get on Dave's good side, just bring a gallon container of Italian water ice on your next visit, mango flavor

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ADM Stephen Chadwick '62—(Mrs. Chadwick was helping their daughter and son-in-law move diat day). After a short stint working in die Annapolis area, ADM and Mrs. Chadwick moved up to Perkasie, PA, where Steve is president of Prodesco Corporation. Prodesco is a specialty fabric manufacturer making sophisticated products for NASA, the medical field and other defense manufacturers.

Through Steve's tremendous leadership expertise, Prodesco has successfully transitioned from the "old economy" company to the new. (I always thought admirals were supposed to relax playing golf and enjoying all the slower aspects of life.) Steve and Maureen are so busy; it's impossible to keep up with their Navy, family, USNA and work activities. The Philly Chapter of the U S N A AA is extremely fortunate to have Steve as a Director Emeritus.

It sounds like our Class is well represented in Pennsylvania. Glad to hear that everyone is doing so well.

After my teary-eyed, desperate plea for Christmas letters from our Class, I received a tremendous response of one\ That is one, uno, un, one more than zero! I guess that is better than none at all.

The winner of a trip for two to San Diego is Tom Fortin. Oh, too bad, he lives in San Diego. Well maybe next year we'll try it again. We can only do better Tom was kind enough to send a photo of his beautiful family and this Christmas update:

Tom Fortin and family The year began for us as it did for many with the expectation of the end of civilization, as we know it because of the Y2K problem. What a laugh that was, and unfortunately we still had to pay our bills and we did not get $100 million dollars deposited in our bank account by a computer glitch!

I finished up what I believe to be my last sea tour in the Navy on CORONADO. We were in and out of port quite a bit and I ended the tour with a sevenweek exercise in and off the coast of Hawaii. When we got back in July, I was pretty much done, so the following week I detached. I'm now working at the Naval Special Warfare (SEALs) headquarters here in San Diego for a two-year shore duty tour. It's essentially a mundane desk job, but at least I get to come home every night and I don't get underway for weeks or months at a time. This should be my last tour in the Navy, and for those who haven't followed my career too closely, when I finish this tour I will have been in the Navy for 23 years! Hard to believe, but trae. Susie continues to homeschool the three older children as well as work as a secretary in our church's AWANA program. She's also the prime mover in our thriving business, and if that wasn't enough, she squeezes in taxiing the kids around to their now multitudinous events, practices, outings, etc. I've said it before and I'll say it again—she's "Superwoman!" Sarah is 9 years old now and in fourth grade, finished up a great year of swimming on a local swim team even taking second place in the breast stroke at one of the meets. She's always been a fish in the water since the first time I put her in the pool at 7 months old. She's really grown taller too and continues to amaze us with her intellect. Sarah is "My Girl" and she's a real chip off the old block. She's bound for greatness we're

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sure! Jim is 7 years old now and in second grade.

He continues to be lovable, agreeable, athletic, and an all around stud. He finished up his last year of T-ball and another year of flag football during which he did a great job as the quarterback, and he's already looking forward to basketball again.

He also taught me how to rollerblade, but I'm nowhere near as good as he is. He's a real natural at it. He's a big help with Timmy, and he's also the only one strong enough to deal with him! Jim is the apple of my eye. Jessica, now 5 and in kindergarten, is still my little "Barbie Doll." Her hair tumed a couple of shades darker over the past year or so, but she's still a httie fox and full of love, life, and sunshine. You can't help but smile when she walks into a room. Jess is still doing gymnastics and loves it and is our Olympic hopeful. She's also proven to be exceptionally smart in her schoolwork, already able to count past 100 and do simple math addition and subtraction. She also shows promise in art and drawing. What a doll!

Then there's Timmy. He's now 21 months old and fuU of mischief He's a combination of aU the older three. He's as cunning and smart as Sarah, as strong and good-natured as Jim, and as cute and full of life as Jessica. What that really means is that he can think of unusual way s to get in trouble, has the strength and determination to carry out whatever he desires, and is so cute and adorable that when he gets in trouble we just can't get or stay mad at him! A day doesn't go by that doesn't bring some exciting event to pass. We're concemed that he's going to grow up thinking his name is "No No No!" If we have anything of value left by the time he's five, we'll be amazed. He's a cutie though and growing up way too fast. He's a great addition to the family and we wouldn't trade him for the world.

That's the update for now. If you didn't get my message electronically, please note our new email addresses and our new area code. If you're planning on coming out West, be sure to get in touch with us. We love company and showing visitors the town. Susie's mom, my folks. Uncle Armand and Aunt Janet, Aunt Gladys and Uncle Bob, and several other friends all came by for a visit this past year. Don't be shy even if we haven't kept in close contact. Merry Christmas and may God bless you with another great year.

T h a t sews it up for a n o t h e r m o n t h . P l e a s e check the Web site from time to time for more current updates on the happenings in our Class.

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decided to stay in the Boston area, as Jim has accepted an offer with a venture capital firm that helps finance and build very early stage technology-oriented companies. While Jim has been, ah, smdying, Julie has kept busy working at the Harvard Law School career services office.

Scott Wolfe is close to completing his department head tour with VQ-1 at NAS Whidbey Island.

He and his wife, Mary, have one daughter Natalie.

The Wolfe family in Washington State Several Classmates served on LINCOLN during her latest deployment to the Persian Gulf region. Apparently, the cmise lacked sufficient number of port visits to the fun spots between the U.S. coast and the Middle East—seven cancelled port visits I ' m told. M i k e " S p i k e " B e l l ( V S - 3 5 ) ( s p i k e b e l l @aol.com) wrote diat other Classmates on the carrier included Greg Harris (VFA-115), Matt Jordan ( C V N - 7 2 m a i n t e n a n c e officer). R o d Dill (assistant air ops), Keith Holden (VAQ-139), Chris Bolt (VAW-113), and Dean Sadanaga (CVN-72 meteorologist).

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Pres/Sec'y: Tim Wolf 11409 Rouen Drive, Potomac, M D 20854 h: 301-299-6409; e: shipmate87@aol.com Class Web site: http://usna87.com Washington, D.C. Hiddy ho boys and girls! Lots of news from the holidays, so let's g o — Michelle and Fred Woodaman are fairly recent artivals to the greater D.C./Northem Virginia area.

Fred is stationed at Quantico, where he works in the Studies and Analysis Division (operations research) at Marine Corps Combat Development C o m m a n d . M a r r i e d for s e v e n y e a r s , t h e Woodamans live in Stafford, VA, and have two children, Zoe and Iain. Fred noted that Marines Jim Gfrerer and Ed Magee are also at Quantico. He passes a New Year's greeting to fellow Club 34 mates Bill Weber and Mike Georgiefski.

Jim Matheson will be finishing up his studies at Harvard Business School soon. He and Julie have

Spike mentioned that he and his wife, Angelica, are expecting their first child in April. Additionally, Spike said that he is "getting out" soon and would be interested in hearing from Classmates who have made the transition to the civilian airlines.

Send your advice via email. Carey Manhertz is serving as the assistant supply officer on TARAWA. He wrote that while on deployment life had been very hectic. They have provided humanitarian assistance in East Timor Indonesia, and then provided invaluable support to the Joint Task Force in Aden, Yemen, following the terrorist attack on COLE. The ship returned to San Diego in February. His wife, Bridget, and daughters, Rachel, Madeline, and Sophia, were to join Carey there upon his retum.

Jeff Stec keeps busy these days flying for United Express out of D e n v e r He and his fiancee, Kerti, are planning their upcoming wedding in Brisbane, Australia, this April. They met while Jeff was stationed in Japan.

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Hearsay has it that Paul Gosnell is flying for American Airlines out of Miami.

Robin (Young) Noyes is the production officer at Public Works Center Pensacola. After leaving active duty, Brian Noyes has jumped into an exciting software development job in Woodbridge, VA, which requires commuting back and forth from Pensacola.

Erica Sahler was selected to be commanding officer of Underwater Constmction Team Two in Port Hueneme, CA. After completing her tour as the public works officer at the Naval Coastal Systems Center in Panama City, FL, she will relieve Brant PickreU, who is the ciurent CO, this summer Joe Lara is stationed in Newport at the Navy Warfare Development Command. Pat Curtin is assigned to N81 on the Navy staff at the Pentagon.

Louise and Charlie Sullivan have moved to Dover, DE, from Frederick, MD. Cindy and Allen "A.J." Moss are relatively new to the D.C. area. They have a daughter Sarah. A.J. is a patent attomey with Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Gartett & Dunner in Washington, D.C. Rick and Trish (Thompson) Burgess moved the family back to the U.S. in October after a quick tour at NAS Sigonella. While Rick deployed to Okinawa as executive officer of NMCB 4, Trish and the kids are in Oxnard, CA. Additionally, they were expecting their fourth child around the holidays.

John Polowczyk is the budget and ships programs officer at SurfLant in Norfolk. Karten and John live in Virginia Beach and have three children: Elizabeth, Katherine, and John. John, the youngest, was bom on 1 November 2000.

In the last column, I mentioned Tamara and Willie Jett's wedding; here's a photo to follow up on that note.

Willie and Tamara get hitched in Vegas Here is a note from the Alumni Association to pass along to you. A new feature on their Web site, www.usna.com, allows Alumni to go online and look up Classmates and other Alumni. This is an Alumni-only service. To access the look up feature, you must register on the Web site with your unique register number and PIN. For life members (most all of us), both numbers are located on your Shipmate magazine mailing label. If you are not a life member contact member support at 410263-4448 to acquire this information. In order to maximize this valuable tool, I urge you to keep both the Alumni Association and myself informed of your contact information (including your accurate rank/title). Also, please remember that personal contact information should never be used for solicitations. This service should aid in renewing those long lost contacts.

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Pres: Ingar Grev 2721 Summers Ridge Drive Odenton, MD 21113-1589 h: 410-695-0747; w: 703-872-4027 f: 419-818-7319; e: igrev@bwwonline.net Cort. Sec'y: Margaret Raybum 605 S. Oakland St., St. Johns, MI 48879 h: 517-227-2503; f: 425-871-2697 e: mlmr89@hotmail.com or mlrl@aol.com Listserv: USNA89@mde.com Listserv subscription: send email to usna89-request@mde.com, in body of message write: subscribe Webmaster; Tony Newpower e: newps@sprintmail.com Class Web site: www.usna89.org Hello all—not an abundance of updates to share this time, but I did receive a couple. Ffrst was a birth announcement, photos and multiple Classmate updates from John Woodson (woodsonjk @army.pentagon.mil): Hello Classmates—it was an interesting year 2000 for us at the Woodson house. On 19 October 2000, my wife, Kristine, gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Grace Elizabeth, who was bom at 8:30 p.m. weighing in at 8 pounds 12 ounces, measuring 20 inches. Her mother and grandmothers call her Gracie, her grandfathers and I call her "Princess," and her big brother JJ, calls her "baby," but he is just 16 months old.

It seems that something happened to all my San Diego roommates during the year 2000. Elle and Jim Keller, and their son, Ryan, welcomed a new addition, Kyle James Keller, who was born 16 November 2000. For the past year, Jim and I have been commuting to D.C, but Jim hasrainedit by taking a job at Westinghouse and moving to Pittsburgh. So in less then one month, the Kellers started a new job, moved to a new house and welcomed another baby. Jim does nothing small.

Our other housemate in San Diego, Bob Adams and his wife, Regan, also gave birth to a new littie middle, Sophia Adams. Just received a picture of her, she is very beautiful. The Adams are down in Mississippi, Bob is completing his second tour as a CHENG on the YORKTOWN. He gave Jim Keller, Paul Wehner and me a tour when they were up here visiting Baltimore.

Due to Grace's birth, I could not attend the wedding of my original SWOS roommate Rob Cassady. As unbelievable as it seems to me, Rob has made the big plunge. His new bride is named Harfley, and the first thing they did was leave New York City behind and move to Park City, UT. Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Cassady! I am sure it was a party to end all parties.

AdditionaUy Trina and Andrew Craycroft, who crashed at our house in San Diego for a month, also gave birth to a new littie girl, Rachel. The Craycrofts are in Denver, and Drew isflyingwith a commuter airline out there. Andrew sent email pics of their new little girl; she is also very beautif^d.

I got to see Navy win the big game over at Anne and Gontran "Moe" Lamberty's house here in Shipmate, March 2001

Columbia, MD. The Lamberty's have a little girl, Cara. Moe cooked up some chili. Way to go Navy!

Earlier last year Joann and Al Lewis stopped off at the Lamberty's house on their way out to Nebraska. It seems the Lewis family left Monterey, went to Miami, then to Virginia, stopped in Maryland, then went to Pittsburgh and ended in Nebraska. All this traveling with two boys and a trailer in tow. Al is working for a computer company based in Pittsburgh. Joann is still in the Navy and doing a Joint Command tour in Nebraska.

My other "Class of '89 neighbor" Dana and Paul Wehner have decided to stay here on the East Coast for a while. Paul has received orders to report to Fort Meade, so his commute will now be 10 minutes, down from his one-hour commute to D.C. The Wehners have a littie boy. Bryan, and a little girl, Sophie.

Over the Fourth of July holiday, we got to spend a week with the Dickson and Serad families at the Jersey Shore. Stacy and Bill Serad and their daughters, Shelby and Ashley, flew in from Kentucky, and Stacey and Steve Dickson and their kids. Chance, Chase, and Kyle, came up from Alabama. We spent most of oiu: time in the swimming pool or building sandcastles at the beach. It was a good vacation. Next year we should be down in Horida. The only senior year roommate who did not make the vacation was Suzanne and Jim Popielec and their son, Mitch, who are still out in Cahfomia. They hope to be back on the East Coast next year.

I heard that Bill Redman got married last year.

Bill married a Temple University grad, Karen.

Congrats Bill, from Kris and me.

Well I must leave now, just remember I am still here at the Pentagon, and my company was just awarded an extension here at the Pentagon, so I could have a job here for 12 years. If you get orders to the Pentagon look me up, I am the guy who is tearing the place up and mining parking for you, just stop in the govemment constraction trailers and ask for Woody.

Congratulations, John and welcome to the Class, Grace! Also, thanks for the pictures!

Huffman is a department head in VFA-81, married and has three kids. Chris "Jolly" (Green) Taylor is the fuels officer and one of the Shooters onboard. Jeff "Stack" Marshall is the maintenance officer with VS-30.

Caroline and James Cartoll, Eileen and Chris Laubacher

L to r: Ty Frautschi, Greg Huffman, Joe Parks, Chris (Green) Taylor, and Jeff Marshall onboard GEORGE WASHINGTON

Thanks for the update and photo, Joe. As you can see, we were light on submissions this time! So send in some pictures and updates. Even if you can't email photos, snail mail them to me, and I'll scan them. (Just please make sure an alum is in the photo.) Thanks! I look forward to hearing from you, '89! 'Til next time, M L M R

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Pres: Capt Robert B. Sofge, U S M C Sec'y: Eileen H. Laubacher 43 Willowleaf Drive, Littleton, CO 80127 h: 303-904-0806; w: 901-565-2120 e: laubacher@msn.com Webmaster: Ron Surfield e: rsurfield@netrail.net Class Web site: www.usna90.org Hello again everyone and greetings from lovely Colorado! One quick piece of business, our email address is c h a n g i n g . Please send all email to laubacher@msn.com. Even easier to remember!

Now on to more exciting topics. All here is well with our family, although I must say sleep is at a premium at the moment with the artival of our nonsleeping daughter, Joanna. Oh well, I am sure things will get better, right? We had wonderful holidays here—my parents came from D.C. and my sister and her boyfriend from L.A. We recently took a trip in November to Newport, Boston and New Jersey mainly for Chris's brother's wedding, but took the opportunity to see some friends. We visited Caroline and James Carroll in Boston where he is attending Harvard Business school. Thefr son, Alex, and our daughter Natalie, had a wonderful time together Caroline, and I are already considering an artanged martiage. Here are a couple of pictures from the trip. First here is a photo of Chris and I with Natalie and Joanna at the wedding, and then one of James and Caroline with us in Boston.

Next, I received an update and group photo from Joe Parks: I just got back from a Med/Gulf deployment on GEORGE WASHINGTON. I will be getting out of

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«0Y t «IMM!KG i Michelle Cannon (wife of Robby Cannon), Jay Miranda, and Lisa Aytes (wife of Jon Aytes)

The Iowa boys contingent of USNA '90: Mark Bauermeister, Kevin Steck, and Thomas Hofer; I'm sure the conversation was all about hogs, com, and those mild Iowa winters

Tom, Jack and Robert Hofer in front of the Army-Navy cake; No, we don't know which four-star admiral decided to stick his hand in the picture!

The Dickson, Woodson, and Serad families at the Jersey shore, July 2000

the Navy in May and moving back up to the Annapohs area. Enclosed is the '89 group photo from GW. Tyler "Grouch" Frautschi is a Hornet pilot on the CVW-17 staff. Greg "Capo"

It was a great trip and super to see the Cartolls.

We are hoping to head to the D.C. area in the February-March time frame so hopefully we will see more old friends soon. Now onto other n e w s . . . I got a great note with some pictures from Tom Hofer and Laura Henderson Hofer. Here it is: I've been sadly disappointed at the lack of Reunion pictures in the column. I decided to stop complaining and start donating.

Chris, Joanna, Eileen and Natalie Laubacher

We've had a great year here at Pax River. The majority of our free time is spent in Cub Scout activities. Tom is the Cubmaster of St. Mary's County Pack 793 and I am treasurer. Our assistant Cubmaster is none other than Classmate Stan Zwolinski. Our son, Robert (9), is a Webelos and Jack (6) is a Tiger. Stan's 9-year-old son, Nicholas, is also a Webelos. Tom also coached Robert's soccer team this fall. It was quite a challenge for

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a man who never played soccer. His assistant coach was. who else but...Stan Zwolinski! Their team had only one loss during the season.

Tom and I have had a great time while he was assigned to Strike Test Squadron here. It's a neat group of people with a lot of UNSA grads around.

(George Franz just recentiy joined the squadron.)

Tom will be leaving the squadron in December.

He will begin a year long position as a Marine Corps Congressional Fellow. At the end of January he will begin working in the D.C. office of Representative J.C. Watts from Oklahoma. He will shed his Marine Corps uniform and begin wearing suits and ties for a year. It's a strange thought for both of us.

We've been fortunate to see a lot of the Aytes family (without Jon Aytes) the last couple of months. Jon is deployed to some place with a lot of sand and should be home shortly after Christmas. Lisa and the boys have recently settied back in Cherry Point, NC. We also email correspond with the Dean Ebert family quite often. They are leaving Iwakuni, Japan, this spring. They will be moving to Monterey where Dean will attend grad school.

We were lucky enough to get tickets to the Army-Navy game in Baltimore this year. Thank you. Jay Miranda! There was this cake in the reception area of the stadium that mesmerized both of our boys, so I decided to take a family photo in front of it. After the game our oldest son, Robert, refused to leave until that cake was cut and served.

His constant vigil paid off. Both boys were invited to help Secretary of the Navy Richard Danzig cut the cake. They both devoured giant slices. It was a memorable day for the whole family, and not just because Navy won.

Thanks for that great note, Tom and Laura! Now, as promised here are as many photos of Carter's as 1 can get in.

Tim Winand, Wade Reinthaler, Al Ziegler, and Carter Honesty

Deni Leadham, Racquel Williams, Davida Nelums, Carter Honesty, and Karon Curry Thanks again for the pictures and notes. It is great to hear from people who attended the Reunion. But I know there are a lot of you out there who couldn't for one reason or another make it to Annapolis. I know that we would enjoy getting updates on your lives and families. Drop a line when you can. Take care and God bless. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Eileen

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Hope this finds you all well, as we start thinking toward our Ten-Year Reunion on the weekend of 6-9 September Breaking out of the gate this month is Brent "Goody" G o o d r u m (teamgoodrum@email.msn . c o m ) , w h o d r o p p e d us h i s f i r s t u p d a t e since graduation: Greetings! My dad is always on my case that I have never written anything to Shipmate...so I figured I better get busy. Following graduation from USNA, I hung out at the Plebe pistol detail prior to reporting to TBS. During Christmas break at TBS, Judith (whom Paul Hagar introduced me to on a bUnd date) and I were married. I believe that there were several from the Class of '91 in attendance at our wedding.

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Abrams, Mike Dowllng, Paul Hagar, Pat Zaleski, Todd Finley, Carlos Patino, Jimmy Russo, Eddie Casulli, and honorary '91 Classmate, Mike's father, Jim DowUng. Following TBS graduation, I reported to Infantry Officer's Course. My first assignment was to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines where I led infantry and weapons platoons as well serve as the company's executive officer. During that two-year assignment I deployed on a 6-month float on SHREVEPORT as part of 22 MEUSOC. John Cole and Dave Shewfelt were just a bulkhead away...Dave "Pigpen" Mclntyre '90 was my roommate...and I also bumped into Hugh McFarlene and Keith Salisbury.

Upon returning from float, Judith and I then accepted orders taking us from Camp Lejeune, NC, half way around the world to be stationed in Okinawa, Japan. During my time there I served as a Recon Platoon commander, the operations officer of HQBN, 3d MarDiv, and my last year I served on 3d MarDiv staff. I was particularly surprised to see my 35th Company roommate, Billy Abrams, and his lovely bride, Joselyn, as well as good friends, Paul Hagar, and both Kristi and WiU Pennington '89 (Will and Kristi are from my hometown of Wilton, lA, population 3,500) during our time there. While stationed in Okinawa, Judith and 1 had our first child, Eimly. My USNA sponsors, Glenn and Penny Gibbs are Emily's proud godparents.

Following our tour in Okinawa, we gradgingly accepted orders to NPS (yeah, right!). Monterey was a beautiful assignment. I endured the Ops Analysis curriculum and Judith gave birth to our second daughter, Elizabeth. I was taken aback by the number of USNA '91 grads that I saw there: Rob Baker. Brett Filmore, Tony IVoxell, Jamie Kalowski, Jason Hackerson, Brent Amberg, John Berry, Mike Kaiser whose spouse Julie Kaiser '93 was an OA classmate of mine as was Norm Reitter '93. Tom Kait '92 and Bob Plantz '89 attended our same church as did Brent Amberg. I even ran into John DeVine at Dennis the Mennis Park in Monterey.

I am currently polishing a desk at HQMC, Manpower located in Quantico, VA. I had the pleasure of serving with Alex Waugh at this fine headquarters; continued best wishes to you, Gillian, and Madison. Actually, I am enjoying cranching numbers for at least the next couple of years here at Quantico. Judith and I were blessed by our third daughter this past August. Haimah Ruth was welcomed home by her sisters, Emily, now age 5, and EUzabeth, age 2. We have two black labs that acted as our first "children:" Spirit and Scout (they have been downgraded to simply lovable dogs). We curtently live in historic Fredericksburg, VA, (actually we live in the subdivision called Kings wood) and are very much enjoying our time here. We are oidy an hourish away from D.C, a little over two hours from Virginia Beach, and just over an hour and a half from Annapolis. Judith and I would love to hear from you. Semper Fidelis.

G o o d stuff. B r e n t . . . i t w a s truly worth the decade's wait! And a sincere congratulations to you and Judith on your family.

I got word from a few 6th companymates this month, including Matt Howard who took in the Army-Navy game this year, and ended up sitting next to Dennis Hayden and Matt Riordan and their wives. Matt is now in Tallhassee, FL. He has been martied to Laura Toulon since September of 1994, and the two now have a beautiful daughter, Gibson Kathleen, b o m on 26 May 1999. As we've reported before. Matt is working for the State of Florida as a facilities and operations manager for the Department of Children and Familiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the largest state agency, with 28,000 employees. I also caught up briefly with Greg Price, my old roomie, who has recentiy left U S M C , where he was flying F-18s, and is now flying for American Airhnes.

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Greg still lives in San Diego, as he is still flying widi the Reserve out of Miramar but he is based out of Miami with American which makes life difficult. Most importantly, though, Greg dropped the tertific news that he is engaged to Amy Irtgang, and that they're tentatively planning a USNA chapel wedding in the fall. Congratulations, Greg and Amy!

Jennifer and Craig Robinson with their daughter. Nicole Erin Coincidentally, I also heard this month from two of my old 17th Companymates from Plebe Year.

Craig Robinson dropped me a Christmas card and an announcement and picture of his wife, Jennifer and their new daughter, Nicole Erin, bom on 27 November Craig's recentiy received (another) promotion within his company, and is taking his family to Minneapohs in the near future. Congramlations all around, Craig! Also, Kevin Filan, dropped me a note from the desk of his new job at Ford. Kevin recentiy left the Navy, having completed his M.B.A. at Fuqua Business School at Duke. Kevin's new position is with Ford Motor Company's Marketing Leadership Program, and he's working in a new business development group for e-business in Dearborn, MI. Kevin and Catherine recently closed on a new house.

Congrats, Kevin!

I received a very nice note from Rachel (Darr) Anthony who filled me in on her recent doings.

After graduation, Rachel went to JICPAC in Pearl Harbor for three years, where she lateral transferted

to Intelligence. After that she did two years on board WASP ( L H D - 1 ) out of Norfolk, and then three years at the Office of Naval Intelligence, including some time at the Pentagon. Rachel is now in the first of a three-year tour at the Defense Intelligence Agency in D.C. Although she's an Intel officer, she is doing some educational but admittedly dry work in a systems^udgeting billet. Rachel put on 0-4 in August, though she says she just feels older as a "LCDR." Rachel's important news is her martiage in 1999 to Geof Anthony, a co-worker at ONI. They have a 15-month old daughter Autumn Marie, and one more on the way, due in late June.

Rachel keeps in touch with her old 26th company roommate, Mary Mankin, who is "kicking butt and taking names" as the Combat Systems Officer on Ross out of Norfolk. She also keeps up with Lisa (Bachman) Rielage, who lives in Norfolk with her husband. Dale, and their two sons.

Rachel notes a recent visit to the Academy for the Glee Club's performance of Handel's Messiahâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; great show, but "the Mids all looked young enough to be in primary school." Think of it this way, Rachel, when we started at Boat School in '87, many of this year's Plebes weren't even in primary school, 5 years old! Thjuiks for the note.

Thanks, in fact, to everyone who checked in this month. See you all soon! JD (Ed. note: Following are some photos from Derek Granger that didn't make it in the last issue)

Derek Granger takes command of ZEPHYR (PC-8)

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Pres: IstLt Scott K. Hornbuckle, USMC PSC 556, Box 506, FPO AP 96386-0506 h: 011-826-11-737-0083 e: hornbuckle@hotmail.com Vice Pres/Treas: Kirk Clermont 103 Juliana Place, Saint Marys, GA 31558-3624 h: 912-576-1775; e: Clermont@eagnet.com Sec'y: Chris Williams 1050 USS Georgia Avenue, Kings Bay, GA 31547 h: 912-673-2739; e: csglt@subasekb.navy.mil Cort. Sec'y: Jim Keck 1735 Felch Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207 h: 904-396-4008; e: Jkeck@usna94.com Web page: http://www.usna94.com Hello,'94! Ah.. .March is here, along with March Madness. I've got some Class news to pass on to you, so I'm not gonna waste your time with chitchat. This first email cortespondence is from Katie Pruitt Brill and Todd Brill. They are pleased to announce the artival of their daughter, Charlotte Mary, on 6 December 2000, at 6:53 p.m. She weighed in at 8 pounds 7 ounces and measured 21 inches even. At the writing of this, I'm still waiting for a picture. Hopefully we'll have it for April.

I recentiy received a note from Joanna (Sprtel) Walters. She just got married on the 22nd of De-

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cember in New Zealand and is now out of the Navy.

Congratulations, Joanna.

On 16 D e c e m b e r Pat Martin sent the following message: Hello from cold Newport, RI! I've been here for about a year and a half now, and wearing a number of hats (Do more with less!), not unlike so many others. I just finished up as a BOOST Company Officer, and currently, I'm with OIS training our fellow staff corps officers with other '94's Adam Lyons and Ed Lotterhos. Although I miss flying, and the 'ole 53, Newport has been great duty. It's been especially nice to have our daughter, Mackenzie, growing up with the different seasons. She's now 3 going on 12! News from some of our 36 Company peers: Rob White is now into Crypto out in Hawaii, stationed near Dan Liebmann out there. (Certainly no white Christmas for you all.) Both report they're doing fine.

Jerry Myers and Chris Stone are here in Dept Hd school, enjoying a nice bonu$ (Adam Aycock has already come through, and the Aycock crew is doing fine, too.) 1 heard through the grapevine that Kevin Shaeffer had a rough motorcycle accident, but seems to have made a gutsy and speedy recovery after sustaining some extensive leg injuries. We're pullin' for ya, KP, stay in touch, you!

Marshall (Stan-LEE!) Lauck tied the knot, and I know many of us regretted missing that one! (Best of luck, bud!) Sounds like Todd Hughes, Brian Goebel, Greg Blake (back in Call from the SouthLands!), Paul Steier, and Mike Oldman are enjoying the fraits of a great economy in the private sector. I hear that Brian Ross is a proud daddy living out in California and planning to stay in the Marine Corps. Marc Morgan keeps me laughing with the emails every now and again, and I recently heard from another proud Daddy, Mark Stephens, down in Corpus Christi. Sounds like Mark's ready to move on as well. Looks like Shane Colvin keeps working on a full house, and appears to be staying in.. .looking forward to your arrival in Newport, my friend. So many others that I'd love to hear about—so get on the Class Web page, download our emails, and stay in touch if you can. Miss all you guys, and wishin' you the best, '94!

Thanks for the Web site plug, Pat. I do have some sad news to pass unto you. On 23 December 2000, A r m a n d o Hedrick (mandohedrick@worldnet.att.net) lost his wife, Jackie, in an auto accident. Armando and Jackie had three small girls: a 2-month-old (Lana), a 3-year-old (Ranzi) and a 7-year-old (KG). Armando recently got out of the Navy (around 1 November) and was in the process of finding a job. You can contact Armando at: Armando Hedrick, 1065 Bugle Lane, Round Lake Beach, IL, 6 0 0 7 3 - 4 1 5 1 ; 8 4 7 - 2 3 1 4894. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family, Armando.

Web update: We now have 25,351 hits on the Web site. The Class list posted a new high. We now boast 707 entries. Additions or changes to the Class list since 10 December include: Bobby Roberts, Robert J. Falk, Pablo M i r Matthew Hawks, Jason Frei, Ryan Peugh, Mardy Holmes, J.P. Mcdonough IB, William Oley, Sean Cronin, Andrew Barry, Patrick Martin, Michael Luckett, Sheri Chandler (Neal), Brian Hoffer, Roland De Guzman, Mark Early, Andrew Barty, George E. Segredo, Chad Hixson, Edward A. Kruk, Ryan Peugh, Juan Gil, Christopher Browning, Jack Downes, Armando Hedrick, Todd Hoot, Robert Koh, Stefan Sidahmed, Blake Phillips, Margaret Aden, Michael O'Driscoll, Eric Green, Jeffrey Carpenter, Kimberly Robertson, Brian Cellilli, John Kochendorfer Mardy Holmes, Morgen (Paul) Ten Hoopen, Jake Jacobs, Chris Caudill, Michael Kennedy, Brian Weisker, Thomas Hayghe, Jason Lamb, Todd Hughes, Ken Wilson,

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Brian Bruggeman, Brenda Bryant, Joanna (Sprtel) Walters, Danielle ( M c N a u g h t o n ) Sabin, Colin Smith, Dennis Duckworth, Dion Waters, Chris Senenko, Phil Ventura, Brian Pirko, Jimmy Screen, Chris Stone, Justin Francis, Jeffrey Wissel, Brian Pummill, Vicente Garcia, Bill James, Christopher Nash, and Christian Horak.

It was good hearing from you. Let's keep those emails and pictures coming. 1 look forward to hearing from you this spring. The deadline for the May issue is 12 March. Take care and God bless.

C-ya...Jim.

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Pres: John Fleet p: 301-263-0384 Sec'y: LTJG Don Jamiola, USN Twin Pond Road, Topsham, M E 04086 p: 207-373-1459; e: djamiola@hotmail.com Hello ' 9 5 ! Not too many letters this time, I guess the holidays and all have kept everyone busy. Here goes. Our first letter is from Class Treasurer Todd Young (tcyoung95@msn.com): Season's greetings, friends. A new year is on the horizon and soon Y2K will be a distant memory. Before moving on, though, I wanted to wish you the very best in 2001. May your coming year be filled with bountiful opportunities and rich experiences.

The year 2000 has been a particularly eventful one for me. In June, I concluded my active service with the U.S. Marine Corps. 1 served my twilight tour in Chicago, serving as CO of an Officer Selection Station. Chicago was a fantastic city and I was very fortunate to have been stationed there for two years. In my biased opinion, the Windy City is the best-kept secret in the country. There is always something going on, and the city has a friendly, small town feel to it. When I departed, I left behind a number of great friends and a military service that eamed my unqualified respect.

In the end, though, I decided that it was time to move on after having spent over a decade in Navy blue and Marine Corps green.

Over the summer, I spent most of my time holed up in classrooms and coffee shops working toward my M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. Most days, I was able to escape to the beautiful Lake Michigan coast for a nice ran, so my sanity remained intact. I completed my courses in September, and then moved to London to complete my final degree requirements while picking up an M.A. in U.S. studies. A highlight of my stint in London, as president of my grad program, I met with former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, our advisory chairwoman. I was strack by her charm and wit, and feel fortunate to have spent time with her.

Life's busy, but darn good. London is a diverse city with a lot of character. When I do find some "free time," there is plenty to do.

Usually, though, I end up in a chatty pub sucking in some local culture. "Once a Marine, always a Marine," 1 suppose.

As I write this, I am at home in idyllic (and snowy) Indiana, where I am spending a portion of the holidays. In a few days, I fly to Sarasota, FL, to spend Christmas with a houseful of relatives at my parents' new winter home. The sunshine and family time should be a nice break from my London routine.

In June 2001,1 will retum to the States for good and anticipate working in the D.C. area. From a professional standpoint, D.C. seems to offer the kinds of opportunities that interest me for now. I still feel a strong attachment to Indiana, though.

and hope to retum to the great Hoosier State when the time is right.

The next letter is from Chris "Rags" Reaghard.

Most of the letter was him begging me to get to Sigonella to relieve him on deployment. Anyway, here's what Chris has to say: I finally got my Shipmates sent to me by my lovely wife and it's finally great to see that you gave out your eraaU. When are you coming down here to Sig and relieving me? I can't wait to get out of here. Our squadron has been pretty successful down here and I know that you guys will be the same. Ed Watkins passed his PPC check ride today. We got a lot of '95ers in our squadron: Mark Nave, Jeremy Jorgenson, James Brown (leaving Tuesday), Bob Dinunzio, Robb Connors, Mitch Jones, Kevin Doney, and Mike Amold who checked out earlier this year. Mike got married and works at the Naval Academy. I just thought that 1 would let you know who's around here. Well, I am signing off Can't wait to see you because that means that I am outta here.

Talk to you later.

Here's some more information that's been passed on: LT Jim Sievert (8th company) completed the Ironman Florida Triathalon in 10 hours and 4 minutes on 4 N o v e m b e r It was his first full-length Ironman Triathalon and he missed qualifying for the World Championships in Hawaii by 12 minutes.

Not bad in a 10-plus hour race. His times were as follows: 2.4 mile ocean swim—1 hour, 2 minutes; 112 mile bike—5 hours, 17 minutes; 26.2 mile run—3 hours, 35 minutes, with a total of close to 9 minutes in transition time betwixt each event. 97th out of 1,515 finishers. Congrats!

The last letter is from an old flight school Classmate, Josh Decaro: JD coming at you—So here I am, sitting in OPS, the worst job in the Squadron unless you like to go home late every day. Anyway, things are great here, and I have written orders to PT MUGU in Oxnard, CA. It's every other Friday off flying P3d's. That's right, the Dees Nutz of the P-3 Navy working for Naval Weapons Test Center. I don't leave until May. I've gotta run. Take care and happy New Years.

So that does it for now. It looks like the email thing is working out, maybe after the holidays we'll get some more emails. Later, Don

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Pres: LT Bart Phillips, USN 7980 Sevan Court, Unit D, San Diego, CA 92123 h: 858-278-2739; e: bartphillips@ibm.net Sec'y: Capt Tonya R. Barz, U S M C 6416 Sugar Maple Court, Fredericksburg, VA 22407 h: 540-548-3344; e: barztr@tecom.usmc.mil Greetings, 1996! Alex Kohnen jots hello from Gainesville, FL. He writes with die exciting update on the birth of his second son. Zachary Alexander Kohnen was bom on 29 June 2000. He was 7 pounds 11 ounces and 20 inches long and continues to grow like a weed. Alex is currently attending graduate school via the Civil Engineer Corps at the University of Florida and working toward his master's in environmental engineering. Greg Miller is keeping K o h n e n ' s company as he attends graduate school as well. He is pursuing a masters in ocean engineering. Thanks for the update, Alex.

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Club, and most points in between. From Operations Soudiem Watch and Joint Guardian to the bars in the sfreets of Ipsos, Greece, these folks have seen just about all there is to see, done just about all there is to do, and drank just about all there is to drink.

(In Ben's words, of course!) Ben adds that they do not mind heading home!

Classmates on the Med Cruiseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1 to r: Ben Stone, pilot witii VFA-81; Tom Pham. ECMO witii VAQ-132; Erika Hoffman (shoe, exact job unknown); Jamie Chitko, NFO witii VS-30; Josh Prueher, Intel officer witii VFA34; Ted Sherburne and Rick Piechota, both NFOs with VS-30: Dave Pollard, pilot witii VFA-34; and Jason Scott, Intel officer witii VFA-83 The Alumni aboard watched the Army-Navy game in the Ionian Sea (such dedication!) and were excited to see Navy victorious (despite the "hairy" game). Best of luck to all. Thanks, Ben. Finally we received a note from the "Only Corps," according to Heather Ventura (fireOfox @aol.com) and Mike Clark (usnamgc @yahoo.com), the Medical Corps! After years of labs, studies, and poking patients, the USUHS Class of 2000 speaks!

James Palma, Mike, and Heather are all doing thefr first year of training at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA; Cliff Blumenberg '87 and Sean McGrath went to JAX; Brett Pasiuk '89, Joel Metzger and Rob Beer stayed in D.C. for their training. While in Portsmouth, the group caught up with Bill Warner and Mike McDowell, who graduated from HPSP programs and are also doing their first year of medical training there. The "doctors" have bumped into a couple people so far while in the area (some in the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;bribes for convalescent leave?). Anyone wishing to drop them a line, write to Heather and Mike at the email addresses noted above. I appreciate the news, guys!

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Thanks for taking the time to jot the emails,' 96!

Please keep them coming. I will conclude with a reminder from Napoleon, "A leader is a dealer in hope." Until next month... Tonya

No word to pass this month, but I'm getting the news together for next month's column, so keep your eye out for the April issue and keep in touch.

Thanks, Groove

let me know. If you have not signed into our regisfry on www.usna98.org, please do. That registry can become an exttemely useful tool to locate people.

You'd be surprised how many emails I get from strangers wondering if I know where "so and so" is.

There seems to be a lot of women out there looking for that long lost Midshipman they met two or three years ago. Rarely can I give them a good answer At least nobody has asked me if I know where "Chester Nimitz" is stationed (Old Mother-B joke).

I'm not sure how I'd answer that.

Alright '98, keep it safe and have fun out there.

For those of you who are getting out at five years, you're halfway there! For the lifers, just 17.5 more years! Fair winds...DSF

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Pres: David Forman h: 843-763-6458; e: DSForman@aol.com Vice Pres: John Chan Treas: Daniel J. Martin Sec'y: Shawn C. Gee Cort. Sec'y: Carrie Howe 44237 Webster Canton, MI 48187 e: Ljohowe@aol.com Hello once again great '98! I hope 2001 is still treating everyone well. For those of us who made resolutions, great job is you're still doing it! Let's get right to the fleet and find out what is going on.

Sue (Olivier) is now Sue Balcirak. Dean Balcirak and Sue got martied 30 September on Block Island, RI. As you see in the picture, no uniforms, but they sure are looking sharp. Nice car too. Congratulations you guys.

The newlyweds Believe it or not, that is the only new info I have for this article. Maybe everyone was just busy with the holidays. (Right now it's 10 January.) In a few months I'm going to start planning our fifth year reunion. Since I'll be in Hawaii, it'd be nice to get some help from someone in the Annapolis-D.C. area to help out with some details, ff you or anyone you know wUl be in that area in that time frame, please

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Pres: J.V. "Murph" McCarthy Vice Pres: Art Terry Treas: Nick Lalota Sec'y: Tim O'Connor 317 N. Pleasant Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 e: ShipmateOO@yahoo.com To all who shall see these present greetings, I am pleased to report that myself, as well as about a hundred others, wOl have escaped The Basic School by the time this comes to print. Many are through with SWOS by now and reporting to their ships following some well deserved leave. For example, Timmy O'Connor, our own Class secretary, reported to his ship on a Wednesday and was underway for a six-month deployment the next day. The follow-on schools are starting to branch off. Many people at flight school are moving to different air stations to get more specific in their trade depending on if they are going helos or fixed wing. Many of the sub guys are finishing power school and moving on to the next school where they will probably get another bonus. I would cite more specific examples but the input has been scarce (nil). I know that some of you who got shipped off to cartiers have good stories, and being the new guy or gal wherever you are, you are getting picked on, share your shame, send it to ShipmateOO@yahoo.com.

I do know that Timmy Ratigan is now engaged to his long-time girlfriend who also happens to be the sister of Matt Daigneault. They live in Corpus Christie with Brandon Griffiths who has taken up duck hunting. He shoots, cleans, and eats everything by himself. Brandon also carties out what I am guessing is a Scottish tradition (going back to the day of Kilts) with his waders. Waders are the waist high rubber pants you wear when slumbering through the swamp. Brandon shoots to kill, eats to

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Newsflash. You can now go to the Alumni Web site and look up any Alumni you want. You need your ID# and pin which is on the address label right above your name on your Shipmate magazines to look up other people on the Web. If you don't know yours offhand call the Association at 410-263-4448 and get it. They will probably update your address info when you call. Give them the address you want your Shipmate going to. That Web site is www.usna.com by the way.

Our Web site is moving along nice and slowly.

Mostly because the guy in charge of it is a readheaded monkey (still looking for volunteers).

The happy couple after the wedding; ENS and Mrs. Will Wiley

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songs at the wedding), Trent Templer, Steve Banks, John Euro Pinto, Rob Devine, Eric Engelbrecht, Dan Hudson, Murph McCarthy (has lost weight), Ryan McDonel, Drew Irvin, Chris Larson, Frank Weisser, and Mike Beard.

Will Mathis was also present and is enjoying grad school at Texas A&M, duh. John Pinto has remmed from England and he is more Euro than that new money they are trying to push over there.

Let the record reflect that as I continue to complain about cortespondence from within our borders, I do in fact have the following unadulterated message from as far away as Korea from Hyun Min Park. His grammatical and capitalization skills have deteriorated in such a short time but he is sincere regardless. Read and heed: This is Hyun Min Park. I was a foreign national and now 1 am in the Korean Navy, huh huh.

Thanks to my longer than short English, I am doing a lot of translation and—work on my tugboat. Just about the only thing good that has happened to me so far is getting promoted to JG last December. Possibly the first in our Class? hehe.

Doesn't matter though, I sincerely wish that I was still a Mid. I used to have curfew when I was an ENS. I really do miss everyone, everything, at the Naval Academy.

This is all I have for now, you want more...then send more.

Semper Signing Off, Murph

I had the privilege of attending the wedding of our first semester brigade commander, none other than Will Wiley. Have you ever heard him talk about his hometown? He was not kidding. Elberton, GA, is really that small. However it is the granite capital of the entire world and the football stadium for the high school is carved out of...you guessed it.. .granite hence the name "the granite bowl." The local dry cleaners had a big sign out on the highway that said, "Happy Wedding Will and Kathy."

It was quite an event. Josh Rupert started a riot almost by himself at the Holiday Inn Express in Elberton following the rehearsal dinner When the police artived they asked if we were in town for Will and Kathy's wedding without a word from any of us. We had diplomatic immunity, it was great and it also paved the way for great service at Fluffy's tavern in the heart of downtown Elberton. To all those in Second Company you were represented well, there was even a Josh Baker '99 sighting, he did however disappear into the woods on Saturday moming never to be seen again. Let the record reflect the following made it to Elberton and are alive an well: Lesley Alexander, Shannon Magnan, Josh Powers, Ben Huggins, Mike Slatt, Josh Rupert (stole the show, from even the preacher), Kyle Shoop, Doug Martin, Stephanie Stevens and Drew "BA" Jones (these two drove from Vermont), Will Knochel, Will Wiley (go figure), Kevin Chlan (managed to get a record deal after he sung two

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Chapter News ALABAMA Birmingham Chapter Dr. Roy A. Smith III'73 530 Bayhill Ridge Circle Hoover AL 35244-3338 h: 205-979-8070; e: RoyS5564@aoi.com

Himtsville Chapter

Thornton '63, Dave Robinson '65, Tom Oxford '66, Dick Glasow '67, Alan Lerchbacker '74, Jim Trotter '74, Mike Koval '83, Steve Shatynski '83, Wally Hirsch '85, and Joe Mandichak '89.

National and local Chapter members who wish to receive the latest information about Chapter events are encoiu-aged to send an email address to Dick Glasow '67 at dickglasow@hotmail.com.

Monterey Bay Chapter

LCDR Frederick N. Steiner '57, USN (Ret) 1059 Teenajo Drive SE Huntsville, AL 35803-3907 h: 256-650-5423; e: navy57@aol.com

CDR John J. Branson Jr. '50, USN (Ret.) 1281 Sylvan Road Monterey, CA 93940-4942 h: 831-375-8603; e: JJBransnjr@aol.com Sacramento Chapter

ARIZONA Arizona Chapter Mr. William D. Morrison 11801 E. Juan Tabo Road Scottsdale, AZ 85255 h: 480-585-1867; f: 480-473-3 e: billmort@quest.net Web site: http7/www.usna.com/Chapter/us/arizona

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CDR Alan B. Lerchbacker '74, USN (Ret.) " " ' TTSN ( 131 E. Holly Street #213 Pasadena, CA 91103-3936 e: alerchbacker@taylor-dunn.com Cort. Sec'y: Dick Glasow '67 e: dickglasow@hotmail.com January 2001 Orange County Luncheon The ffrst Alumni luncheon for the year 2001 was held on Tuesday 9, January at the Revere House Restaurant in Tustin with Bruce Dolph '56 as our speaker Bmce told about his experiences as a member of the Peace Corps and as a consultant in central Africa and Albania since he retired from IBM in the late 1980s. He educated us as to what life in the Peace Corps was like and how he was treated in thfrd world countries. He left time in his presentation for questions from the floor which were many and all on interesting items. Bmce's talk certainly gave all attending a better grasp as to the situation in the countries in which Bmce has worked, especially why people who visit Africa always want to retum. Many attendees remained after the luncheon to ask Bmce additional questions, which time during the luncheon did not permit, a sign of an excellent program. We welcomed Wally Hirsch '85 and Tom Oxford '66 as first time attendees. Wally also joined the Chapter recently. An interesting sidelight to the luncheon is this was the first time Bmce had seen his Plebe, Jack Bundarin '59, since Bmce graduated. Alumni attending included: Gordon West '40, Walt Stevens '43, Bob Rubel '44, Rich Crane '47, TR Johnson '47, Jim Kirkpatrick '47, John Richards '47, Tom Gillen '51, Al Enderie '52, Si Kittler '53, Ed Petersen '53, Joe Zebrowski '53, Bmce Dolph '56, Harold Hussey '56, Joe Koch '57, Jim Paulk '57, Dave Stiller '57, George Watts '58, Jack Bundarin '59, Danny Musselman '60, Jim

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CW4 George R. Simmons '61, AUS (Ret.) 10785 Penstock Trail Auburn, CA 95603-9556 h: 530-888-0860; e: gsim@aub.com Well, this was it, our last meeting at the McClellan Air Force Base O'Club, fittingly held on the 59th anniversary of the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor The Base Closure Act has finally caught up with us and this huge facility passes out of military control on 31 December 2000. At this gathering, 27 members and guests of the Sacramento Chapter enjoyed our "Last Supper," an excellent program, and the priceless opportunity to continue close friendships. SOFA today was Larry Pierce '38, and he was joined by MO Slater '42, Stan Hogshead '43, Bill Goode '43, John Daniel '43, Joe Drachnik '43, Tom Hartigan '47 and guest Pat Geyer Betty and Bill Spencer '47, Bill Doddy '48, Mary Lee and Ed Axtell '48, Tom Langley '56, Robert Johnston '57, Bruce Friederich '57, John Schultz '59, George Simmons '61, Donna Bartholomew (widow of Charles Bartholomew '61), Jack Everett '64, Steve Berg '66, Terry Brown '67, Frank Blake '68, Marion Logan, (widow of Bob Logan '43), Rita McHugh and speaking guests Mark Osweiler and Ted Cadwallader Tom Langley made the sad announcement that Mike Madalo '62 died Tuesday afternoon, 5 December 2000, after a long hospital stay following open-heart surgery. A service will be held with final interment at Yountville Veterans' Cemetery.

A few Chapter members offered recollections of their whereabouts at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack, with Larry Pierce explaining that he was in Santa Monica after having finished in the aviation training command. During training, he had asked his flight instructor how they would go to war flying the SOC, which made 85 knots and had "pea shooters fore and aft." The mentor responded that their only defense was that they could fly slower than anyone else. Joe Drachnik had been on town liberty Sunday afternoon and he and his buddies had just finished a movie and heard the news over the radio at a dmg store. One of his comrades opined, "No problem—we'll beat 'em in six months." Stan Hogshead was getting ready for Chapel when he and his roommate heard it on the radio. "Neither of us said even a word for the longest time. Chapel was very meaningful that day."

Since Tom Hartigan's friend Pat Geyer is no longer able to host the Navy-Army game festivities (as our group has been meeting with the local

WooPoos at McClellan for the past couple of years), she has extended a very kind invitation to a Christmas party at her home on Sunday, 17 December Stan Hogshead reminded us of the new meeting place for at least three months' luncheons at the Hofbrau at the comer of Watt and El Camino.

Speaking of the Navy-Army game, several members thought that Tom Hartigan's wearing of his early '40s original USNA dixie cup might have been the good luck charm that cartied Midshipmen to a 30-28 victory Mark Ostweiler himself a recent lunch speaker infroduced Ted Cadwallader, president of the local chapter of American Ex-Prisoners of War Ted's grandfather's brother had fought in the Spanish American War in the Philippines, and their family lived in that country for most of the next 60-plus years, having owned a lumber company. The Japanese needed a dear commodity for their war machine—including naval vessels: oil. They coveted the oil fields of the East Indies (now Indonesia), and the thrust of their approach was through the Malay Peninsula. They captured the army at Singapore and in December of 1941 invaded the Philippines. During that campaign, the last U.S. cavalry charge on horseback, with sabers, took place. After defeating U.S. troops and moving to Manila, the Japanese rounded up all American, Australian and English (but not Spanish, because they were not at war with Spain at that time) civiliams and placed them in "protective custody" in a local college campus camp. It was extremely crowded and there was very little food. They allowed constmction of a limited number of shanties on the grounds, as the living and sleeping dorms were so crowded. Ted said that, at five years of age, he had a wonderful time playing with all his friends of the same age, and did not notice the hardships as much as the adults.

On 21 September 1944, American aircraft attacked Manila, but were very careful to stay clear of the camps. In subsequent months, they dropped leaflets to the prisoners urging them to remain optimistic and hopeful, as they were on their way as soon as they could drive the enemy from the islands. On 3 Febmary 1945, they were liberated, but the battle of Manila had been very costly, with 100,000 Filipinos dead and the city in ruins. Ted pointed out that it was the city most destroyed in World War II, with the exception of Warsaw, Poland. There had been 14,000 U.S. civilians captured in the Pacific Theater Ted remembers diat his best toy was a beanbag his mother had made from material, beans and string she had been able to msde up. He also recalls that there was shrapnel all over the ground, and one-day he slipped in the mud and cut his knee to the bone. A camp doctor stitched it up without novocaine but it became infected. The original stitches had to be removed and new cat gut sutures installed to replace them—all without novocaine. He also remembers the colored puffs of Japanese anti-aircraft bursts as American aircraft flew nearby to bomb enemy emplacements, and the makeshift bomb shelter his mother made by placing a plywood panel over some old suitcases.

He recalls his ffrst communion in the basement of the natural history museum on the campus, with stuffed animals in the glass cases looking on. He also was very aware that—despite the fact that his life was acceptable during those internment years— many people died from malnutrition throughout the

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occupation, and particularly during the last few months when food was almost impossible to obtain.

On liberation night, he said, he could see Bull Halsey's cartier planes bombing Japanese ships in the harbor, and it was all lit up in brilliant yellow.

When the American tanks rolled in, he and the other kids ran to them and climbed up and sat on the turrets and hatches. Later, he watched the American PT boats with shark teeth painted on the bow, as they rested in the bay no more than 100 yards from his makeshift shanty. Finally, he told of the swimming hole where they spent much time nearly every day, even with live artillery shells sitting on the bottom. Then one day his mom said he couldn't go swimming because he found a Japanese soldier floating face down in the water.

Many questions followed from the attendees and Ted was warmly applauded on completion.

Tom Hartigan sent us off with two anecdotes, the first of which went like this: What do you call the guy who puts rat poison on the corn flakes? Answer: A cereal killer. He also told us about a nice restaurant on the moon: great food, but no atmosphere.

San Diego Chapter LCDR Robert L. Rubin '82, USNR 10214 Rue Touraine San Diego, CA 92131-2230 h: 858-271-1622; w: 858-271-5807 f: (w) 858-549-3058; e: rubin@nosc.mil Web site: www.san.rt.com/alumni/ December Luncheon With Christmas just four days away, the holiday mood was everywhere at Tom Ham's Lighthouse.

Our guest and speaker for this final Chapter luncheon was CAPT Emory L. Chenoweth '76, CO, Naval Aviation Depot, North Island. CAPT Chenoweth delivered a great history of North Island and of the aircraft serviced through the years at his Depot, the Cradle of Naval Aviation. He topped off his presentation with a presentation to the Chapter of a section of the first seaplane ramp to be constracted at North Island; tmly a piece of history. He wouldn't be a great CO if he did not present the accomplishments of the personnel in his command. The North Island Depot continues to be one of the shining examples of service to the fleet by excellence in aircraft maintenance. Thank you CAPT Chenoweth for your gift and a great presentation. Finally, we hope that everyone has and had a very Merry Christmas.

In attendance were: Bob Lehman '34, Art Fischer '39, Art Battson '44, Bob Coogan '44, Dave Henderson '44, Andy Papageorge '44, Ed Behm '45, George Maxwell '45, Chic Bowling '45, Ed Ellis '46, Bob Gorton '46, Bill Ayers'48, Chris Christoph '48, Tom Dawson '48, Jim Gammon '48, Chuck Gorder '48, Dick Hoffman '48, Bob Neely '48, Turbo Sturtevant '48, Fred Fischer '49, Chuck Howe ' 49, Andy Kremm ' 51, Howard Ruggles '51, Paul Tuzo '51, Bob Morris '52, Jim Wool way '52, Will Hays '53, Tom Boucher '55, Ned Floyd '45, Hugh Webster '55, Mike Chappie '58, Chuck Smith '58, Tom Billings '59, Bob Byme '60, Bill Lloyd '60, George Marburger '60, John Schmidt '60, Sam Ward '60, Bmce Max on '61, John Hinkle '62, Jim Fontana '63, Jerty Harken '63, Walt Ericson '64, Randy Bogle '68, Larry Brenner '69, John Ball '71, Jim Loiselle ' 7 1 , Gary Groefsema '72, John Branson '77, Greg Gray '77, Tom Harkins '77, Randy Fariey '80, Steve Streightiff '80, Jill Votaw ' 80, Chris Cooke '81, Randy Grimm ' 81, Bob Rubin '82, Art Pruett '87 and several guests. Once again.

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three cheers for '48. The '48 representatives in the San Diego area epitomize the spirit of USNA. SD Chapter Online For access to Chapter information and scheduling, please check out our interactive homepage at: http://www.usnaaasd.com. For last minute luncheon reservations, etc. please call our hotline at 858-279-USNA. Business and Career Networking Forum Forums are held monthly on the second Friday (7-8 a.m.) at Amber's on Miramar Road at the 115 interchange just to the east of MCAS Miramar Amber's is located in the Holiday Inn complex (9355 Kearney Mesa Road; 858-689-7305) and there is plenty of parking. This is a joint service fomm/network in company with the West Point Alumni and Air Force Academy grads also participating.

The forum is a great place to drop off a business card or even a "flyer" describing your services. For $5.50 (cash窶馬o checks, please bring the exact amount) you get all of the networking described plus juice, coffee, pastries, muffins and assorted fruits.

Our networking coordinator is Dave Fennell '87.

He is keeping up the work search/networking database for the Chapter and area. For those with Intemet access, please log on to the Chapter Web site listed above and view the online Career Web for our new and dynamic service. Another Web site to reach Dave is www.armtechjobs.com. Dave can also help you if you will send the following information directly to him: name, occupation, company, address, phone (work and home), email address, and what kind of work you are searching for! Get in touch with Dave if you are considering a career change or looking for a new career or a new job.

Email to: fennelld@mindspring.com. You may also use USPS mail to Dave at: ARMTECH, 3692 Fifth Ave., #108, San Diego, CA 92103; 619-2979589 or 888-270-3509.

Don Grinnell '61

San Francisco Chapter CAPT Rick Voytek '77, USNR 100 West El Camino, 61 Mountain View, CA 94040 h: 650-962-0622; e: mongov@aol.com Web site: www.navysfo.org Sec'y: Dennis Vied '60 e: Dvied@home.com Ugghhh.. .the Dark Ages are here again. At least we started into the Dark Ages on a great note. Navy 30-Army 28. Okay, the game was closer than we all would like; it was still a great Navy win. As usual the game tumed out to be one of the most exciting on television and coupled with a great turnout at the party, it was a great day. More on that later We're playing catch-up by stepping back a bit to our other service academy rivalry and a result that wasn't as satisfying, but one in which once again we won the party. The Navy-Air Force game featured a party in San Francisco hosted by the National Association as a part of Fleet Week. Alumni attending the party in addition to George Watt '73, Skid Heyworth '70, Rusty Yeiser '74 and Jim Grant '80, were Ed Cummings '43, Wade Foy '47, Tom Woods '48, John Haynes '55, Bob Michael '59, John Mascali '59, Dick Johnson '59, Dennis Vied '60, John Baker '62, Chuck DiBari '63, Doyle Borchers '65, Tom Waller '67, Mike Hansell '76, Rick Voytek '77, Kevin Alt '81, Mark Lundstrom '86, Pete Landauer '90, Gary Crossley '91, and Marty McMahon '92.

L to r: Rick Voytek '77, Mark Lundstrom '86, and Dennis Vied '60 We couldn't have asked for a better time, good food, good drink, and good companionship and with the backdrop of Fleet Week in San Francisco. The Army-Navy party at Scores Restaurant was fantastic. Responding to the criticism from last year's party, we found the perfect location for the party this year which featured more TVs than attendees, a wide open area for the crowd we had, and a superb buffet. It didn't hurt that we also won the game! You can check out more photos from the Army-Navy game as well as other events at our Web site (www.navysfo.org). We will be making Scores in San Mateo our future home for all Army-Navy events. BZ to James Ryan '86 and Mark Lundstrom '86 for coming up with the location (way to go '86).

We'll have more on the game in the next Shipmate. To learn more about our future activities, please feel free to check our Web site.

Santa Barbara Chapter CDR WUliam J. Stewart '63, USNR (ReL) 1617 Las Canoas Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 h: 805-962-0703; w: 805-963-1863 e: tenbears@silcom.com Sad News Bemie Nielsen, widow of John L. Nielsen '37, lost her daughter Linda on 7 January after a long and brave battle against a brain tumor Our hearts go out to the families.

Picnic The 39th Annual Chapter picnic has been scheduled for Saturday, 21 July. Manning Park has been reserved. Mark your calendars.

Army-Navy Football Last year's breakfast/celebration/gathering at La Cumbre Country Club was so well done and so well-received by the attendees that Margaret and Larry Lovig '39 have graciously reserved the Club again this year. The game is on 1 December: mark your calendars again, remembering that Navy won the 100th game and will, this year go into the new millennium undefeated no matter how one counts.

Bill Britton '531 805-682-8590 (f and h) barnacle53 @ home, com

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COLORADO Colorado Chapter CAPT Daniel Branch Jr. '59, USN (Ret.) 555 Apollo Drive Boulder, CO 80303-5002 h: 303-499-0337; w: 303-966-4833 e: dbranchjr@aol.com Web site: www.usna.coni/Chapters/US/Colorado/ default.htm

CONNECTICU Connecticut Chapter Mr. C. Thomas Hogsten J | 33 HoUister Drive Avon, CT 06001 h: 860-673-0033; e: diogsten@aol.com Web site: www.usnact.org

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Costa Rica Chapter Claudio A. Pacheco '64 Apt 4307-1000 San Jose, Costa Rica h: 506-224-4325; w: 506-256-3855 e: cpacheco@sol.racsa.co.cr

DELAWARE Delaware Chapter Frank S. "Nick" Carter HI Delaware USNAAA c/o Nick Carter RO. Box 266 Lewes, DE 19958 h: 302-644-4838; w: 302-645-2207 e: sumrtan@aol.com

FLORIDA Fort Lauderdale Chapter CAPT William J. Aston '51, USN (I 659 Coconut Drive SW Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 h: 954-463-3047; e: saltysam@bellsouth.net ^

Gaines'ville Chapter CAPT J. Michael Smith '61, USNR (Ret) 10424 SW 41st Place Gainesville, FL 32608 h: 352-376-6611; w: 352-376-3301 e: inickey@acceleration.net

Jacksonville Chapter CAPT Michael O. B o m s '70, USN (Ret.) 1185 Salt Marsh Circle Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-2543 h: 904-273-4714; w: 904-693-5630 e: usnaaajaxchap@usa.net

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M i a m i Chapter LT Douglas J. Ross '81, USNRR 16923 SW 79di Place Miami, FL 33157 h: 305-252-2379; b: 305-252-4904 e: rossfinl@bellsouth.net Sec'y: Zachariah R. Bell '89 e: zbell@cenetec.com

Naples-Fort Myers Chapter Mr. William H. Vonier '51 2065 Imperial Circle Naples, FL 34110 p: 941-514-4031; e: bvonier@mediaone.net The 2 December Army-Navy party was again held at Vanderbilt Counfry Club. The room was beautifully decorated with blue and gold balloons and gold pom-pom flower artangements setting a festive stage for our big win over Army. Two giant TV screens made it possible for all to fully enjoy the game, and we all shared a lump in our throat as we sang Navy Blue and Gold after the game, accompanied by the USNA Glee Club. The club again out did themselves with a grand buffet, and a great time was had by all.

Along vrith many spouses and guests, the Alumni attending were: Mike Ahrens '56, John Bailey Jr '44, Roger Betts '56, Floyd Bowdey '47, Heyward Boyce '57, W. Stephen Burgess '59, Lee Catalano '51, Calvin Cobb '45, Paul Cortigan '48, Jack Cummings '47, Sid Davis '56, Harry Donahue '49, John Driscoll '49, Vem Dupy '47, Dan Evans '51, Harvey Falk '53, Karl Fischer '46, Earle Forsthoff '47, Edmond Kelley '44, Gene Lawler '47, John Lomsso '58, Herb Mandel '38, Steve Mann '38, Tom McCook '46, James Nead '60, Steve Neiman '72, Tom Pollak '61, Bill Vonier '51, and Dave Wagner '53.

Our meetings are on 11 January 2001 with George Watt '73; 2 Febmary 2001 with ADM Chuck Larson '58; and 15 March 2001 with Ron Marryott '57.

Bill Vonier '51

Orlando Chapter LtCol George V. Ruos Jr. '50, USMC (Ret.) 950 Kersfield Circle Heathrow, FL 32746-1936 h: 407-804-1308; e: georgeruos@aol.com The Oriando Chapter of the USNA AA, in lieu of a formal meeting, met at the DeBary Country Club for a Christmas lunch on 16 December 2000.

There were 36 attendees, but no roster was taken.

To insure that we helped others who are less fortunate than we, each attendee brought a new, unwrapped toy. These toys were donated to Toys for Tots. The Chapter owes a large vote of thanks to our ex-president's wife, Jane Smith, who made all artangements for this lovely party.

Although no business was conducted, the Chapter took the opportunity to say farewell to our outgoing president, J.D. Hall '83 who is leaving the area for business reasons. Oncoming president, George Ruos '50, presented J.D. with a well deserved testimonial from Annapolis. We wish you and your charming wife. Missy, the very best.

Merry Christmas and a Happy Millennium Year!

Curtis C. Cordell

Palm Beach Chapter CAPT John A. Butterfield '59, USN (Ret.) 1130 Sugar Sands #190 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 h: 561-881-7512; w: 561-840-1104 e: jbsgma@aol.com Our Chapter met on 13 February for our monthly luncheon at the Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club in Boca Raton. This allowed many of our south county-based Alumni to have an easier trip to the meeting (and fewer excuses for not attending), plus it made it much more convenient for the speaker, RADM Tom Marfiak '66, USN (Ret.), the curtent CEO/Publisher, U.S. Naval Institute. Tom's illustrious career included Air Warfare Commander for Operation Desert Storm and Commandant of the National War College. Topics of discussion: fewer ships and rising contingency demands; national strategy for the new millennium; technology and the Navy-Marine Corps team; and leadership for 2001 and beyond.

Some of our members have planned to attend the Navy League of the United States Ball being held at the Sailfish Club of Palm Beach on 17 January.

The program for this civilian organization, which supports the sea services, will be the installation of officers with guest speaker, RADM Thomas Steffans, Deputy for Special Warfare at Central Command. Among those planning to attend are: Priscilla and John Butterfield '59, Julie and Joel Jacobs '49, and Diana and Walt Whipple '57.

With the winter months settling in, it's been nice to see some of the "snowbirds" returrung to South Florida after enjoying the fall and holidays further northâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and not fearing to come to chad-infected "Flori-duh," until the coast was clear! It's always good to see new faces be faithful Alumni-function supporters, be they snowbirds or folks who finally get the urge to include USNA Alumni Chapter gettogethers on their busy schedules.

Wah Whipple '57

Pensacola Chapter CAPT Glenn H. Montgomery '71, USN (Ret.) 1152 Ceylon Court Guff Breeze, FL 32561-3214 h: 850-934-4757; e: monty4gb@aol.com

Space Coast Chapter CAPT Peter C. Peterson Jr. '56, USN (Ret.) 401 Third Avenue Melboume Beach, FL 32951-2537 h: 321-952-2066; e: peteusna@aol.com The Space Coast Chapter held its December luncheon at the Indian River Colony Club. At this luncheon our annual election was held and the old slate of officers were reinstated, with Pete Peterson '56 remaining at the helm, Sam Powel '50 our vice, and Tom Schwartz '56 plugging away as sec./treas.

The vote was unanimous, and uncontested. Following the election of officers, Jerry Rester '45 presented a briefing about the Presidents Circle, which was established to recognize Alumni, parents and friends who contribute an annual unrestricted gift of $2,500 or more to the Naval Academy Foundation. These funds support such programs as the Midshipmen Voluntary Graduate Education Program, the Academy's Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics, etc.

Our guest speaker Dr George Maul, department head of Marine and Envfronmental Systems, Florida

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Institute of Technology, presented an enlightening talk about hurticanes. He spoke about the stmcture and intensity of these storms, and that tornadoes are often imbedded in the hurticanes. He also pointed out that it is the storm surge that is the "killer," not the wind or rain. With this information presented, Dr Maul discussed several of the hurticanes that hit Florida, the worst being in 1935. Dr. Maul, to our dismay, then affirmed that the government chose the Kennedy Space Center for its location to fire rockets over the ocean and not a "Hurticane-Free" area (which we are not—according to the experts). In conclusion, Dr Maul left us with these words of what to do: (1) If your house is of good construction, 100 yards or more away from the ocean, and have storm shutters, stay put. If you want to leave, do so early—don't get caught on the roads. (2) If you don't have shutters to keep out the wind, get them (plywood is a low cost way to avoid possible damage). (3) If you live in a trailer leave.

As we look forward to good fellowship and dining, we would like to remind the Alumni that visitors are always welcome at our luncheons. We meet the third Saturday of each month, except for June, July and August. If you are in the area and wish to attend, call Pete or myself (321-255-5452).

Those attending the luncheon were: Charles Allsopp '42, Phyliss and Dick Banks '43, Betty and George Cairnes '35, Lacy and Frank Clifford '45, Nancy and Russ Croft '44 and daughter Candy, Dorothy and George Darfus '45, Majorie and Bob DeTemple '46, Neff Dietrich '47, Carolyn and Stan Dodd '48, Pat and Tom Doyle '62, Ginny and Jim Ferguson '46, Billy and Hank Glindeman '46, Norma and Swede Hansen '56, Ray Harrell '27, Doris and Bill Hamaker '44, Lucian Hunt '40, Start and W.H. Hagenmeyer '56, Jeanne Muncie (Maurice Muncie '47), Margaret and Stu Marcotte '57, Susan and Maury Oberton '45, Ed Peresluha '57, Peg and Pete Peterson '56, Jody and Sam Powel '50, Tom Rhees '44, Virginia and Hallie Rice '46, Suzy and Gerald Rester '45, Merle and Tom Schwartz '56, Marilyn and Bob Stricter '41, Fricky and Roger Vaughn '40, Bill Young '58 and guest Fran Hutchins.

Tom Schwartz '56

Suncoast Chapter Clifford P. Bermann '45 7979 S. Tamiami Trail #338A Sarasota, FL 34231 e: amorency@aol.com

Tampa Bay Chapter Ms. Kristi Watt '92 3905 Rolling Tertace Lane Valrico, FL 33594 h: 813-662-7325; w: 813-301-2092 e: KLWATT@aol.com

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VM^MS^R^ CDR Robert P. Bush 111 '65, USNR (Ret.|^ 4103 Madison Drive M Atianta, GA 30346 WA h: 707-351-0008; e: bobbush65@mindspring.com Web site: http://members.aol.coni/usnaaaa/usnaaaa/ President's Corner Happy holidays everyone! May 2001 be filled with much joy, prosperity and happy surprises for us all.

First, please mark your calendars for a special event and opportunity for the Chapter to show our support for some special Midshipmen. On Martin Luther King Jr weekend, the Naval Academy Gospel Choir will be in Atlanta for several performances at schools and churches around the city. On Saturday morning, 13 January, the Chapter and the Georgia Parent's Club will join forces to sponsor a mixer with the Choir members at the Visitor's Center at the Martin Luther King Jr Historical Site from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

For some time now I have been threatening to add a litde more organization to the Chapter's leadership by recmiting members to serve on committees in support of the Chapter's goals and projects.

Many of you have expressed a willingness to serve in some capacity and my New Year's resolution is to develop a list of billets that need filling and publishing that list so that those who wish to contribute more time and effort can choose how they might do so. One of the things I would like to institute is for each Class (or group of smaller Classes) to have a Class Representative who will assist in recruiting new members and facilitating communications between the Chapter and Class members and potential members. I'm not sure exactly how this will come together but I know other Chapters have done it quite effectively.

It has been my sincere pleasure and honor to serve as your president this year, and 1 look forward to an exciting New Year May you all enjoy fair winds and following seas throughout 2001.

Jim Maddox, Atlanta city councilman, is speaker at December Luncheon Jim Maddox, uncle to Chapter member Mario Maddox '85, and Adanta city council member since 1977, was our speaker for the Chapter's December Luncheon. Introducing Councilman Maddox, Mario expressed how important his uncle had been in helping to shape his life as a young boy and inspiring him to strive for accomplishment—inspiration that was instrumental in Mario seeking admission to the Naval Academy.

One of the main themes of Councilman Maddox's talk was the importance of providing quality education to our youth and instilling in them the desire to learn and to achieve. Concerned about the computer literacy gap that exists throughout much of the City of Atlanta, he is a sponsor and sfrong advocate of a program to make Internet access and training available to everyone, not just at school, but also in community centers and libraries throughout the community.

A native of Atlanta, he expressed great pride in Atlanta, and the way it has grown from a small, southern city to a major metropolis. As a member of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Council of International Visitors, he plays an active role in promoting Atlanta internationally, and he credits the 1996 Olympics as having been a significant milestone in Atlanta's emergence as a truly international city.

Councilman Maddox spoke briefly about the $150 million bond issue that just passed to be used in projects aimed at improving the quality of life in Atlanta. He observed that the city has been identified as being "unfriendly" to pedestrians, and some of the money will be used for sidewalks and parks, as well as to improve the streets and help alleviate some of the traffic congestion.

When questioned regarding plans to reduce congestion on the main arteries into and around Atlanta, he spoke of the continuing efforts to expand and improve MARTA, the city's fransit system.

That led to a discussion of the relationship between the city and outlying communities, and the need to better coordinate efforts between die various governments, not only in solving transportation problems, but also in gaining better cooperation in law enforcement and other government functions. When asked if he thought that the greater metropolitan area would ever be unified under one governmental body he predicted that it is inevitable that they will eventually come to pass, but it will take a lot of work to accomplish.

The Chapter was privileged to have Councilman Maddox take time from his schedule to join us. He is recognized not only as an accomplished elected official, but also as a tme humanitarian. Additionally, he claims to be an accomplished submarine driver, having been given the helm of a nuclear sub on a familiarization cmise—although he admits his time "at the wheel" was Umited, and only when they were "way out in the ocean."

The Chapter, especially the following attendees, appreciated Councilman Maddox taking time from his schedule to join the Chapter: Bill Wideman '35, George O'Connell '35, Paul Smith '42, John Cumberland '44, Jim Ravenel '45, John Stark '51, Gill McCullen '53, Walt Coakley '54, Pat Beard '58, Don Thompson '59, Clint Johnson '60, Paul Hurst '62, Lorie Moore '64, Bob Bush '65, Art Czerwonky '65, Jim Slemenda '66, Nina and Peter Dabbieri '67, Mitch Rowland '71, Steve Frederick '72, Michael Lores '74, Pies J. Bruce '77, Mike Hill '77, Thalila and Mario Maddox '85, and Paul Kenney '93.

January Luncheon Speaker The speaker for the 20 January Luncheon meeting will be LT Eugene B. Wright '96, USN, recentiy assigned to Adanta as a full-time recruiter and admissions coordinator for the Academy. Following graduation from the Academy LT Wright attended Surface Warfare Officer School in Newport, RI. In January 1997 he reported for sea duty in COMTE DE GRASSE (DD-974) as electrical officer In April 1998 he reported to THORN ( D D - 9 8 8 ) as assistant

training officer In October he assumed duty as combat information officer and in December 1999 he was named adminisfrative officer and legal officer He will speak about the challenges he faces in attracting top-notch applicants to Navy. All Alumni are welcome at our luncheons, which are held on the third Friday of each month at noon at Jocks N' Jills Sports Bar and Restaurant at 4046 Peachtree Road NE, in Brookhaven, a few miles northeast of Buckhead. You can readily get directions, as well as other Chapter information, from our Web site at www.usnaaaa.com.

Joe Solymossy '68

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LCDR Noel M. Enriquez '84, USNR RO. Box 26849, GMF Barriguda,GU 96921-6849 h: 671-477-4382; hfax: 671-472-1' w: 671-649-9629; wfax: 671-649-8870 e: nmenriqu@ite.net

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ILLINOIS Chicago Chapter CDR Frederick W. Weber '75, USNR 2134 Evert Court Nordibrook, IL 60062-6612 h: 847-559-9381; w: 312-750-8899 e: fredrick.weber@rosshardies.com

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INDIANA Indianapolis Chapter CDR Charles A. Rainey '84, USNR 12804 Double Eagle Drive Carmel, IN 46033 h: 317-815-0575; e: crainey@flilbi.com

Michiana Chapter CDR John T. Haizlip '72, USN (Ret.) 15246 Longford Drive Granger, IN 46530 h: 219-273-2939; e: CHaizlip@aol.com

1632 General Taylor Street, New Orleans, LA 70115 h: 504-895-8445; e: mhjones61@aol.comj CDR Joseph A. Grace Jr. '80, USNR 15 Allard Blvd, New Gleans, LA 70119 h: 504-486-9040; e: jgrace@notc.org We may have lost the football game to Tulane on 6 October (how can a team gain over 500 yards and still lose the game?), but the general consensus was that Navy won the "battle of the tailgates" very handily, indeed. Thanks to some generous and most welcome corporate sponsorships, willing volunteers (decorators and ticket-takers), a great Drum and Bugle Corps performance and those lively Navy cheerleaders, we were able to put on a great show. The actual attendance has to be kept quiet because we paid the SuperDome for a lot less meals than were actually served. We may have given the secret away, however, from the size of the bar tab. The attendance of the Supe's official party helped make it a great show and the Chapter's heartfelt thanks go to all those concemed who "made it happen," especially to our outgoing co-chair. Rex Bent '76 (and to his wife, Trissy, who gave Rex reluctant permission to write the required deposit checks!)

On 2 December the Chapter celebrated the lone (and most important) win of the year with a Beat Army party at the spacious Eden Isles (Slidell) home of Ingrid and Fred Zeile '73 where Chapter members watched Navy hang on for its win while munching on Ingrid's chili and all the other goodies brought by attendees. A brief business session occupied the half-time break and the Chapter expressed its thanks to outgoing President Rex Bent, who will be relocating his family to a Coronado mansion mid-2001. Milt Jones '61 was elected as the Chapter's President for the coming year.

Stay tuned! Bob Betcher '57 has cortesponded with the office of Senator Trent Lott and we are hoping for a commitment for a speaking engagement in late February or early March. But whether or not the Majority Leader honors our Chapter's request, we intend to do the first meeting of the year somewhere east of Lake Ponchartrain.

U.S. Space & Naval Warfare SystemsPSC 473 Box 5, FPO AP 96349-1901 e: villarin@drs-tsi.com V

RO. Box 154, Dowell, MD 20629-0154 h: 410-326-5496; e: jpappas@erols.com http://www.navyalumni.org The first Saturday in December was one of the social highlights of the year for the Greater Southem Maryland Chapter as a large group assembled to charter a bus to Baltimore for the 101st Army vs.

Navy football game. Participants included Liz and L. Wayne Smith '50, and their guests Tan and RADM Paul Engel, Jo and George Van '50, Mercy and Dave Peterson '62, Jackie and Garth Van Sickle '67, Bobbie and Ted Herring '67 with guests Bill and Genie Posnett, Maqa and Jim "Sandy" Sandberg '69, Pam and John Bone '69, Rhea and Mike Cosgrove '70, Norma and Lambert "Bo" Heikes '71, Alice and Mike Dougherty '73 along with daughter Clafre, son Kevin, and thefr friends Abby Sullivan and Steve Carlton, Pat and Lyn "Air Wolf' Whifrner '75, Fay and Rick Snyder '75 and Randy Bannister '77. Nadine and Rene Chicoine '67 headed up a small gaggle for the trip which included Annette Wood, Greg Eaton and Andrea Church (unfortunately thefr son, LT Jason Eaton '94, was forced to excuse himself at the last minute due to fleet operational commitments). Tom Servello, who has two Navy sons, ENS Christopher ServeUo '99 and MIDN Jeffrey ServeUo '02, also lead a small gaggle to the game which included his wife, Elizabeth, Richard and Connie Servello, Ray Rush, and Todd and Sonya Thurman. Following the stirring Navy victory in beautifiil PSINet Stadium, the group bused over to VeUeggia's in Littie Italy for a great victory dinner before motoring home. Sandy lead us all in singing all the old familiar fight songs on the way to the stadium, which we feel contributed materially to the Navy victory on the field.

In the photo is the entire group just after arriving at PSINet Stadium.

Army-Navy game attendees M A R Y L A N D

JAPAN Tokyo Chapter CDR Nolan D. ViUarin '82, USNR

Greater Southern Maryland Chapter Jack Pappas '61

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CAPT Stephen K. Laabs '64, USN (Ret.) 1937 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd.

Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-268-7709 xl04; e: stephen.laabs@usaa.com

MASSACHUSETTS Boston Chapter Mr. Michael L. Mowins '79 41 Mount Vernon Street #2 Gloucester MA 01930 h: 978-281-5707; e: mmowins@aasp.net

Baltimore Chapter

KENTUCKY (see also Ohio)

LCDR Steve G. Young '84, USNR c/o Morgan Stanley 11311 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley MD 21031 w: 410-229-8206 e: Steven.G.Young@msdw.com

lapter Louisville/Southern Intfiana Chapt CAPT Gregory R. Reinhardt '79, USNR 712 Talon Place, Louisville, KY 40223-5575 h: 502-244-7707; e: airlgxr@afr.ups.com Sec'y: Jim Hibbler '87 h: 502-897-6917; e: greinhardt@telocity.com

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MICHIGAN Detroit Chapter Arthur W. Bryant '66 1811 Hollywood Grosse Pointe Woods, Ml 48236-1311 h: 313-885-2174; f: 313-881-2333 e: lynorart@flash.net Web site: www.usna.com/Chapters/US/Michigan/ Detroit/default.htm

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MINNESOTA Upper Midwest Chapter

NEVADA Las Vegas Chapter

Darrel Gonyea '61

Mr. Bradley Carlson '91

1053 Peninsula Point Road Shakope, MN 55379 w: 612-882-1112; e: GONYEALAND@aol.com

2246 Darwin Circle Henderson, NV 89014-3105 h: 702-433-7248; w: 702-433-2100 e: BCarlson@goidc.com

MISSOURI Greater Kansas City Metro Chaptjgr Mr. Kyle E. Martin '74 16901 Meadow Lane, Belton, MO 64012-4112 w: 913-498-8088; e: kmartin@milepostrans.com Sec'y: Michael Dunham '70 10423 Willowdale Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 h:314-432-8598; e: mikedunham@earthlink.net

St. Louis Chapter LCDR Ronald M. Hill '70, USN (Ret.) 1026 Parkwatch Drive Ballwin, MO 63011-3642 h: 636-207-9376; e: rmaxhill@aol.com Cort Sec'y: John Hueseman '78 h: 636-394-5302; w: 636-530-3432 e: Hhueseman@postnet.com Once again, we won the party and the football game against Army. As promised, following is the list of Alumni who attended at the America's Pub: John Kane '44, Bill Armstrong '49, Bob Sheahan '53, Dick Padberg '54, Dan Sullivan '56, Ctiff Schoep '56, Harold Coyle '57, Joe Sestric '60, Raese Simpson '61, Pete Danna '61, John Boley '63, Ron Schowalter '63, Jim Checkett '64, Mike Dunham '70, Bob Berger '70, Chuck Stout '70, Terry Councilor '70, Ron Hill '70, Tom Abemathy ' 7 1 , Doug Rush '72, Rick Snyder '77, John Hueseman '78, Rick Roustio '78, Chris Davidson '78, Greg Hightaian '80, Matt McCroary '81, Ari Bai '83, Sean Bai '85, Mike Kelly '86, Alex Von Muehlen '90, and Julie Zavodney '95.

Also, Eric Atkinson '72 and his wife came all the way from Dallas, TX, just so they could attend the Army-Navy game party with the St. Louis Chapter, because they know that when you say "Army and Navy and party," then you better be in St. Louis!

Keep your eye on the upcoming issues for more information about the Chapter's scheduled events for Alumni, as well as a recap of our annual Dark Ages party, which is another traditional event for our Chapter held in February.

NEBRASKA Omaha Chapter CAPT Dennis R. Fox '79, USN 2113 Christine Street Papillion,NE 68133 h: 402-597-8862; w: 402-294-3722 e: fox79@hotmail.com Sec'y: LCDR Chris Verdoni '88 4605 Longview Street Papillion,NE 68133 h: 402-292-3230; w: 402-294-8309 e: cverdoni@email.msn.com

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Las Vegas Chapter meets monthly at a luncheon, usually on the third Tuesday of the month (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.). The meeting place has been Landry's Seafood House, 2610 W. Sahara Ave.; however, for the December meeting the Chapter hosted the annual Army-Navy get-together at the Riviera Hotel on the Strip to watch the game. There were 95 on hand, including family, cheering Blue and Gold and 35 alternately cheering and sobbing on the black and gold side. USNA enjoyed a good turnout from Navy brown shoes on TAD at Nellis AFB. Between that game and the national election we don't need any more stress. However, Las Vegas being a gambling town, we Navy types came away with a few shekels clutched between badly chewed finger nails when Navy hung on for the win.

The halftime raffle netted $500 for the Chapter Summer Seminar Scholarship Program. Usually the Chapter sends three selectees to USNA for the summer program and those dollars will help defray expenses. January 2001 meeting will be at the usual time and place.

Bob Titus '49 Corresponding Secretary

N E W JERSEY Monmouth County Chapter LtCol Robert L. Vogt '59, USMC 50 Polly Way Middletown, NJ 07748-3189 h: 732-671-9330; w: 732-530-8444 e: Bob.Vogt@telos.com

NEW MEXICO Albuquerque Chapter Mr. Michael J. Petrofes '80 1916 Momingside Drive NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 h: 505-255-4253 e: petrofes@flash.net Our Chapter is looking forward to an eventful year in 2001. Some of the activities planned are a Dark Ages party, our quarterly luncheons, summer picnic, Afr Force vs. Navy game, Army-Navy game, holiday party, and a proposed community project.

Watch this column for details!

NEW YORK Capital District Chapter LCDR Thomas M. Owens '84, USN^ 205 Colonial Avenue Albany NY 12208-2404 h: 518-446-9278; e: owenst@bsk.com

RADM Henry R White Jr. '68, USNR PO. Box 800, Bronx, NY 10471-0800 p: 718-549-2177; e: hfwhite@iicl.org Chapter Hotiine: 1-800-234-USNA Web site: www.NAANY.org

Western New York Chapter CAPT Nelson A. Blish '69, USNR (Ret.) 3840 East Avenue Rochester NY 14618-3729 h: 716-248-9739; e: nelson.blish@kodak.com

The Class of '69 always seems to have the most distinguished graduates at these meetings; 1 to r: Tim Halliday, Dick Bulger, and Nelson Blish

NORTH CAROLI Charlotte Chapter Bryan Dolan '76 5629 Laurium Road, Charlotte, NC 28226 h: 704-364-6451 Well, when I wrote the column for the last issue I never expected that we were going to have such an extended cold (for this area) spell. So much for my ability to predict weather. Hopefully, by March we are seeing the beginning of spring! Except for the December luncheon, things have been pretty quiet. Not many of us showed up for the December luncheon, attended by the Obermeyer brothersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dustin '01 and Travis '04 and their dad, Mike; Alec Johnston '04 and his parents, Fred and Debi; Aaron and Jean Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;parents of Jeff Smith '02. Many of the Midshipmen were stiU taking exams and had not made it home yet. Apparently a ciurent practice is to have the Plebes finish exams first and be able to be first home for the holidays. Does anyone else remember rating first out as a Plebe?

Be sure to keep me posted about address, telephone and e-mail address changes. I hope that by the time you read this, I will have been able to update our roster and mailed a copy to you. Remember third Friday at Sheraton Four Points for lunch.

Tom Hutchins cthmph @ bellsouth.net 704-375-9046

Piedmont Triad Chapter LtCol Gary L. Beaver '77, USMCR 10 Silver Oak Court Greensboro, NC 27455 h; 336-288-8792 e: gbeaver@adamskleemeiercom The holiday season was highlighted by the opportunity to see the Navy basketball team play Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem on 29 December Although Navy lost a hard fought game,

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we can take solace in the fact that they went down to one of the top college teams in the counfry. The evening was made all the more enjoyable with the opportunity to attend a pre-game party hosted by the Naval Academy parent's club. Bert and Scottie House, parents of Jim House '04, graciously provided thefr beautiful home for the festivities. Alumni in attendance were Dana and Bill Haggerson '67, Nancy and Gary Brake '67, Marie and Rick Sylvester '61, Bill Gregory '72, Rick GUbert '72, Bob Kennedy '77 and Chris Hinkle '99. Amongst other Midshipmen present were Wilson Sullivan '02, Doug Gilbert '03 and Brandon Hilliard '03.

The Chapter extends its sincere appreciation to the House family and the many dedicated parents for inviting us to share in this wonderful evening.

Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter

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CAPT Wm. "Mick" Taylor '68, USMC (Ret.) 850 Katherines Wood Drive Columbus, Ohio 43235 w: 614-416-3501; fax: 614-416-3668 e: wmtaylor@greatiandinsurance.com The Chapter met whh West Point rooters at Darby's Bar, located in the Hyatt on Capitol Square in downtown Columbus, on Saturday, 2 December 2000, from 11:30 a.m. to the end of the 101st playing of the Army-Navy football game. The game was smooth sailing until the fourth quarter, when Army got its act together with a working passing game that sorely pressed us. For a change, lady luck was with us, and we won 30 to 28! The game was a thriller and die Baltimore venue was just great (as attested by those that were there)!

CDR Harry V. Rouse IV '77, USN (Ret.) 2623 East 33 Place Tulsa, OK 74105-2334 h: 918-748-8650; e: HVRouse@aol.com

Triangle Chapter

O R E G O N Oregon a n d Southwest Washington Chapter Mr. M. Alexander "Tex" Harkins Jr. '67 4055 SW 48th Place Portland, OR 97221-3735 h: 503-297-0246; w: 503-297-0252 e: harkins@computerorg Web site: http://usnaaa-or-swwa.homepage.com

CAPT William K. Gautier '67, USN (Ret.) 116 Birklands Drive Cary, NC 27511-8203 h: 919-233-7255 e: William.Gautier@jcbradford.com http://triangleusna.home.mindspring.coni/ The Triangle Chapter Christmas party was held 11 December 2000 at the handsome home of Jany and Tom Leiser '67. As always, the party was well attended with good food, good spirits and good company in abundance. This year the party included members of the local Naval Academy Parent's Club and local Midshipmen.

The Chapter contributed several stuffed animals to local hospital children's wards at Christmas again this year. The gifts were well received.

In January, the Chapter gathered for the monthly luncheon. Several Alumni discussed their Christmas gifts and thefr relief that the election was finally over Amongst the guests were the following: C.C. Felker ' 8 1 , Chuck Adams '63, Gary Chapel '61, Jenifer Clement '81, Dave Clement' 80, Jim Davis '79, Gfrard Lew '60, Andy Firdayson '66, Douglas Guthe '76, Greg Atchison '78, Lyle Bumham '80, Cris Mendez '96, Tom Leiser '67, and Stan Bashaw '81.

The Chapter meets for lunch on the first Friday of the month at Newton's Southwest, at the Harrison Street exit of 1-40 in Cary. For membership information, call Mitch Mitchell at 252-478-2850.

OHIO Cincmnati/Northem KY Chapter Michael F. Simon '73 757 Maidstone Court Cincinnati, OH 45230-3827 h: 513-231-3174; e: msimon75'^Paol.com

PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Chapter Mr. Paul James '81 323 Minuteman Drive, CoUegeville, PA 19426-3494 h: 610-666-1093; w: 610-669-6700 e: USNAPhil@Yahoo.com http://www.usna.com/Chapters Columbus Chapter tailgate gathering All at Darby's enjoyed a great "tailgate" buffet and a cash bar. This year's gathering was hosted by our Chapter and it was a super success, even though we were outnumbered about two to one by our "opponents." There were 41 West Pointers and their guests. Attending for Navy were Bob Hadden '47, Art Friedman '51, Jerry O'Donnell '61, Scotty McCasland '62, Dave Baker '63, Deborah and Russell Puppe '66, Karen and Mick Taylor '68 with guests Mr and. Mrs. Carey Schuett, Meredith and Howard Russell '71, Deborah and Bill Fell '78, Fred Lucci '78, Dave Goins '84, and parents Sally and Ed Fenton (Michael Fenton '93). Three members made the trip to Baltimore to add to the roar of the crowd, the tension of the conflict, and to enjoy the game and ambiance of the port city and the state of Maryland. They were Pat and Roy Girod '53, Sandy and Ed Tipshus '54, and Lisa and Wayne Hallenbeck '71.

Ed Tipshus '54

The President of the Valley Forge Military Academy and College, RADM Peter A.C. Long '61, USN (Ret.), cordially invites you to attend a continental breakfast, chapel service and the regimental review of the Corps of Cadets on Sunday, 8 April.

The regimental review includes the regimental band, field music, color guard, battery, and the horse troop. RSVP by 1 April to Paul James'81, Paul_James@Vanguard.com or 610-666-1093.

I have enclosed several pictures this issue.

Toledo Chapter Robert J. Lauer '45 3825 Sulphur Spring Road Toledo, OH 43606-2325 h: 419-536-4462; w: 419-475-2061 e: rjonlauer@aol.com

Kathy Fuse, Ray Green '80, Mark Fuse, Doug Fuse '80 and Kathy Green at the summer pool party

Cleveland Chapter CAPT A. O. Rule HI '50, USNR (ReL) 90 Pheasant Run Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 h: 440-247-4379; w: 440-247-5100 x328 e: mleIII@aol.com

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City Chapbter H H H H CAPT Charles C. Coley' '34, iSfH^^fW 411 NW 14th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73103-3510 h: 405-235-0234; e: cccusn@aol.com Chapter Volunteer Awardees: Gary Snyder '55, Philip Katauskas '68, Marius Jones '86, Kelly Salmons '93, Clay Henry '82, and RADM Stephen Chadwick '62

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Pittsburgh Chapter William E. Otto '71 4105 Tartan Court Murtysville, PA 15668-1045 h: 724-325-4281; w: 412-856-3500 e: Figaro4105@aol.com

Past Chapter Presidents: Allan Davey '67, Dennis Haley '67, Mike DeLorey '70, Tom Bender '70, Jim Ounsworth '64, and Rob Bender '73

PHILIPPINES Philippines Chapter CAPT Rafael V. Dacanay '76, F

Apt. F5E JOQ Bonifacio Naval Station Makati City, Philippines ' ;"•!*' h-632-894-4121; w/f: 632-815-3420x6458 e: rvd76@yahoo.com Sec'y: LCDR Julianito Bucayan '85, PN Head, Info Systems Office AFPRSBS, Camp Aguinaldo, QC p: 911-4071 ext.275 e: jun@nisf.mil.ph and mleague ©compass.com.ph Dinner with Capt Jenkins: {back) Chris Thomas '60, Mike Martino '70, Jake Heimark '40, Tom Meltzer Manila may be thousands of miles from BaltiP-86, Tom Weeks, Jack Devlin '46, and John Taylor '86; more but Army-Navy 2000 was an occasion for {front) Paul James '81, CAPT Walter "Jenks" Jenkins Alumni of USNA and West Point in the Philippines '30, Mike DeLorey '70, and Don McRae to gather for the only game that matters. The somewhat stormy weather in the morning of 2 December failed to dampen the enthusiasm of Alumni golfers for the Army-Navy Friendship Tournament in the aftemoon sponsored by Procter & Gamble Philippines through its operations manager in the Philippines, Mike Eriksen '79. Handsome trophies were given away as Army bagged the overall championship. It was a good start—so the local Army guys thought.

In the evening, the Matula Yacht Club was the site of the Army-Navy 2000 dinner and cocktails hosted by the USNA AA Philippines Chapter The affair was well attended by both sides together with their spouses. Some had to cross rivers and mounArmy-Navy Football Party: {back) Judy and George tains to wine and dine with fellow Alumni. Donald Anderson '83, and Art Vossberg '77; {front) Glen and Maren Koch '53 came all the way from the farthest comer Yoritomo '80, Kadiy Green '80, and Kadiy Fuse '80 of Luzon to attend the affair Most senior on the Navy side was Bobby Lim '42. Also present were Vic Brilliantes '56, Chuck Agustin '60, Vic Mamon '61, Dione Mohammad '69, Congressman Roy Golez '70, Bing Alano '71, Raffy Dacanay '76, Mike Eriksen '79, Manding Guzman '80, Cheri Ann Hutson '82, Hector Atienza '83, Jun Bucayan '85, Abet Carlos '89, Roland Bolado '92, Efren de la Cruz '93 and Vince Sibala '93. Widows of deceased Alumni were also present: Estrella Sinlao (Fred Sinlao '50), Liz Cunanan (Carlito Cunanan '58), and Myma Viray (Willy Viray '56). The U.S. Charge d'affaires.

Defense Attache, Naval Attache emd Assistant Army Attache were also present and so were USAFA graduates now working at Federal Express in Subic Bay. The Army side was headed by no less than former President Fidel Ramos, USMA '50.

The best part of the affair was the singing by both sides of their fight songs. The Army sang their Paul James '81 and Ray Green '80 lead the pep rally at "Brave Old Army Team" then followed this up with the Army-Navy football party their rabble rousers cheer The Navy sang "Anchors News Input: Philadelphia Chapter news input Aweigh" which reverberated all the way to Baltifor the Shipmate as well as email addresses should more then followed this up with their rendition of be emailed to Paul H. James '81 at USNAPhil "We Don't Play Notre Dame. We Don't Play @ yahoo.com. Information about the above events Tulane." Sung to the tune of "Brave Old Army will be mailed throughout the year to dues-paid Team." The alma mater songs of USNA and West Point were also sung before the attendees moved members. to the U.S. Embassy Upper Deck Restaurant for the live showing of the Army-Navy game.

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A good number of Alumni still saw the game live at such an ungodly hour (1:30 a.m.). The Chapter president challenged everyone during his remarks at the dinner and cocktails that those who would not come to the live showing were either too old to stay up late, or were not able to obtain their spouses' permission, or thought their team was going to lose anyway. The nerve-wracking fourth quarter had every one at the edge of their seats. It was a hell of a game indeed.

It was a two-day Army-Navy 2000 in Manila— from the golf game in the aftemoon of 2 December to the live showing at the U.S. Embassy in the wee hours of 3 December As we retired that early moming of 3 December 2000, one thing was very evident—the Navy spirit is alive in Manila.

After the Army-Navy game reunion, held for the first in a long time prior to the game (and which was conducted rather nicely at the Manila Yacht Club last 2 December 2000) the Chapter had a little get-together during the birthday party of Congressman Roy Golez '70 at the Club Filipino in Greenhills on 9 January 2001. It was hmriedly decided upon, since Roy was quite busy with his congressional duties.

Those out of the country are aware of the events unfolding in the PhUippines today, the ffrst impeachment that has gone to trial for a serving president.

Most observers seem to agree that the prosecution; even halfway through, have proven thefr case. However most feel that this is a "political" trial and President Joseph Estrada, may have the numbers on the voting by the Senator-judges. We will find out soon.

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CAPT James N. Roberts '59, USN (ReL) 152 Springlakes Drive Martinez, GA 30907 h: 706-860-6430; e: jrobe92528@aol.com To join contact, Sec'y/Tres: LtCol Michael C. Stevens '59, USAF (Ret.) 900 Big Lick Hollow Road New Haven, KY 40051-6211 h: 502-549-3610; e: mstevens@bardstown.com Shipmate inputs to: Mike Stroop '54 138 Cantebury Drive, Madison, AL 35758 e: pstroop@earthlink.net Chapter Web site: www.clik.to/rvnews Coming Attractions If you want to keep up you must check the Web site. By the time you see it here it may be too late.

Key West is history and Kings Bay will be by 1 April 2001. Our Ft. Knox/Churchill Downs National Come Around is on the horizon for 16-20 May 2001. The reports that I am getting as I put this column together in late December are that it will be big. Mike and Mary Lou have increased our reservations at Churchill Downs on Millionaires Row to 75. Mike has commitments from well over 20 members and has yet to hear from three-quarters of the membership. Mike sent out announcements to all hands so you should have received one months ago. This Churchill Downs afternoon requires up-front money and commitment 30 days in advance, which will not be refunded after that.

Yes, there are plans for a West Coast Come Around.

It will be in Oregon at a national park. They have a 50% off for Golden Age, which will bring the per Shipmate, March 2001

diem to less dian five bucks! Bodi of the parks under consideration by our Firstie John Detweiler are near Eugene, OR. The time frame curtendy under consideration is August 2001.1 know of du-ee or four of our East Coast members diat have plans to be diere widi John. Please let him hear something from the silent Pacific Chapter members.

Report Peg and Mac Macleay '54 have tiie Habitat Bug. After a week of hard work in the heat of south Georgia last September these two showed up for a Hollywood Habitat Build. Mac dropped a few stars names on me as "showed up" but he did mention that Bo Derek and Robin Williams were not only there but hard workers. Here is a picture of our couple. Notice that Mac has his left hand out of sight. I am told that his hammer missed the nail as Bo walked by!

What am I doing in this picture that Terry took?

A. Bowing in respect to our SOPA Vic Sharpe '47; B. Mooning Terry Sutherland; C. Warming buns by the campfire; D. Showing Roberts where he can put his extra decal; or E. All of the above

Peggy and Mac in Hollywood

I have known Mac for 50 years. I knew that he went Afr Force, but never knew until recentiy that he was a Blackbird pilot. We have one of the NASA Blackbfrds on display here in Himtsville and it is quite an attraction.

I am sure that we have many members who have career histories that would be interesting to all of us. Getting them to share might be difficult, but if you have something you want to tell me about yourself or another member I am all ears. I was told by Frank Kelso '56 that our president Jim "Roberts the Roomer" '59 holds the record for the longest command at sea time in the Navy. I believe that it was six or seven years. Jim tells me that it was a sure sign that he wouldn't make flag rank because they never let a potential flag be exposed to the career risk that comes with command at sea too long.

Watts Bar Here are a couple of shots from the Watts Bar Come Around last September This young lady put up with a lot from our group and did a great job.

Our waitress and Brian Van Metre

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Just a Reminder Dues are Due. As I write this, about 75 members have not paid. I hope that the increase from three to five bucks isn't the cause. I suspect that many of our Left Coast members feel that they have been left out. We want to fix that and if you had read this far you know that we are trying, but we need your help if we are to succeed. Our goal is not numbers, it is happy campers. It doesn't take a big come around to have fun. The "two or three shall meet" works just as well with only two or three.

Ann and Mike Stroop '54

RHODE ISLAND Newport Chapter ADM James R. Hogg '56, USN ( R l i 2556 West Main Road Portsmouth, RI 02871 w: 401-841-2625 We have a change of command t& announce.

Effective 1 January 2001, Jim Conway passed the reins of leadership as Chapter President to Jim Hogg '56. Tom Lyons '52 will assume duties as Chapter Vice President. Ben Katz '57 and Wirt Thayer '47 have had their contracts as secretary and treasurer renewed. Jim Conway was overheard crowing that it took two people to relieve him and there may be some tmth to the matter Jim, thanks for doing a great job. We're looking forward to your continued participation in our Chapter affairs.

Our 28 November dinner meeting was held at the Newport O'Club, where we had the pleasure of hosting RADM Barbara McGann as our guest speaker RADM McGann has recently reported to the Naval War College as provost, but she spoke to us about her experiences as the Navy's chief recruiter She told us that she watched recmiters from all walks of life put their hearts and souls into their jobs. While she was their leader, the recruiters brought enough young people into the Navy to man

the Atlantic Fleet twice over, or man more than 30 carrier battle groups. They are some of the youngest sailors and officers in the Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;frequently on their first shore duty tour She told us about the Herculean efforts they undertake to man the Fleet, describing an engineman second class, assigned to Big Sky, MT, who covers 55,000 square miles and routinely rises at 2 a.m. to take recruits to a processing station over 400 miles away because there is no public transportation.

Fleet sailors at the recruiting station in Juno, AK, live one adventurous day after another Recruiting a young person from Spruce Island begins with a 35-mile snowmobile or dogsled ride to board a seaplane equipped with skis, only to find the plane weathered in. That meant a return snowmobile trip and then a 25-mile trip in a small fishing skiff in rough seas. RADM McGann told us of her amazement at the effort by the recmiters to make our Navy the best in the world.

She reminded us of the labels associated with past generations of Americans, such as the G.I. Generation, Baby Boomers and Generation "X." The huge group of young people bom after 1980 is becoming known as "the Millennials." Today, there are over 70 million Americans under the age of 18, and it is from this group that we will draw our curtent seamen, our future petty officers and future officers. The good news is that research shows that the Millennials have exactly the attitude, ethics and comfort with diversity that we need. In many ways, they are more like thefr grandparents than their parents are.

Noted authors report that "rates of youth crime, school violence, teen pregnancy, suicide and the worst forms of substance abuse are all heading down, while measures of team optimism, achievement and sense of peer solidarity are all heading up." This group is less self-focused and more interested in improving the world around them. They are comfortable, even starved for technology and are comfortable with equality between the sexes and the races.

RADM McGann concluded with the observation that today's kids are on track to become a powerhouse generation, one full of technology planners, community shapers, institution builders and world leadersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;leaders perhaps destined to dominate the 21st century like today's fading and ennobled G.I. Generation dominated the 20th. Millennials have a solid chance to become America's next great generation.

The meeting concluded with a lively Q&A session.

Joining us for the evening's festivities were: Sid Merrill '34 and Brown Taylor '34 and Sid's guest, Terry Winiarski, Trina and Tom Weschler '39, Benny and Ken Lyons '46, Wirt Thayer '47 and Mary Scares and Earle Trickey '47, Maggie and Frank Snyder '48 and Jane and Dave Whelan '48, Tom Lyons '52 and Bob Connelly '52, Jim Conway '55; Jane and Howard Burdick '56 and Ann and Jim Hogg '56, Ben Katz '57, Bobbi and Jim Wright '58, Christine and Bob Nestlerode '73, Rainham and Steve Rowe '87 and associate members Rachael and Tommy Thompson, USMA '36, and Carol-Ann and Fred Lantz.

Dave Whelan offered the grace for the evening's repast.

For those passing through the Newport area, we usually meet on the last Tuesday of SeptemberNovember and January-June. Spouses, friends, and other service academy grads are welcome. While we encourage membership at $15 ($7 for active duty), those who are only here for a short time are most welcome without joining.

"Guest Speakers" for the remainder of the year: 30 January—Mr. Frank Lennon, director, SARATOGA Museum Foundation. A West Point graduate, Frank has had some most interesting tours, both in his ten-year military career and in civilian life. His Army life included a Green Beret tour in Vietnam.

27 February—CDR Joan Zitterkopf '81. Joan is now a student at the Naval War College. She will share her experiences as a rescue helicopter pilot.

27 March—CDR Russ Tuppen, RN. CDR Tuppen is the Royal Navy NCC smdent.

24 April—Dr. Kathy Abbass. Dr Abbass is a marine archeologist and her subject will be "Wrecks of Nartagansett Bay." 29 May—VADM Art Cebrowski, president, NWC. 26 June—Mr George Watt '73, President, Naval Academy Alumni Association

Low Country Chapter Mr. Richard L. Weidman '63 5 Spotted Sandpiper Hilton Head, SC 29928 843-363-5216; e: Weidman@Digitel.net

TENNESSEE Chattanooga Chapter!

Mr. Charles T. Higgins '64 RO. Box 15427 Chattanooga, TN 37415-0427 h: 423-877-0776 ext. 11; f: 423-874-0852 r: 423-886-1111; o: 423-877-0776 ext. 11 e: chiggins@voy.net

Knoxville-Oak Ridge Chapter SOUTH CAROLIN Charleston Chapter CAPT Joseph C. Gamboa '62,' 1672 Seignious Drive Charleston, SC 29407-9661 h: 843-556-5321; e: ananda6662@aol.c'Sm http://home.sc.rt.com/Tnitt/navy Sunday 10 December Christmas Party Nancy and Ed Newbegin '55 hosted our annual Christmas party in their lovely Shadowmoss home.

Attendees who welcomed in the holiday season were Connie and Dave Emerson '50, Cathie and Dick Dalla Mura '51, Minnie and Tom Mayberry '53, Noel and Jim Blandford, Nancy and Don Lovelace, Nancy and Ed Newbegin '55, Dottie, Nancy and Jim Flatley '56, Jackie and Jim Moore '57, Connie and George Lisle, Jim Kenney '58, Susan and Ollie Oliver '61, Connie and Larry Fulton, Sylvia and Joe Gamboa '62, SaUie and Bill Nold '71, and Maggi and Bill Dull (associate '01).

Chapter luncheons are usually held the third Monday of each month at the Omar Shrine Temple facility adjacent to Patriot's Point in Mount Pleasant. No reservation needed. If you are visiting from out of town, contact a member for directions and by all means come and give us the pleasure of your company.

South Carolina Midlands Chapter Rev. Aris P. Metrakos '78 9 Baying Hound Way Blythewood, SC 29016-8743 h: 803-786-8100; e: colagoc@mindspring.com Web site: www.members.aol.com/usnaaasc

Palmetto Chapter William B. Swent '88 Leatherwood, Walker, Todd & Mann, P.C. 100 E. Coffee Street PO. Box 87 Greenville, SC 29602-0087 w: 864-242-6440; e: WSwent@LWTM.com

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CDR A. Jerry Popp '62, USN (Ret.) 23 Riverside Drive Oak Ridge, TN 37830-9001 h: 865-483-0258; e: PoppJ@pathwayb.com

Memphis Chapter CAPT Edward A. Lyons '69, USNR 2557 Park Creek Cove Germantown, TN 38139 h: 901-755-1286

Nashville Chapter CDR John F. Ohlinger '69, USN (Ret.) 880 Lakemont Drive Nashville, TN 37220-2124 h: 615-370-1441; w: 800-242-8613 e: johlinger@worldnet.att.net

TEXAS North Texas Chapter LCDR James M. Bethmann '77, USNR 2203 Creekside Circle South' ' Irving, TX 75063 '.^ w: 214-954-1834; e: jim.bethmann@ko^|erry.com The Chapter held its annual Blue Chip Ditmer on 18 December at the Royal Oaks Country Club in Las Colinas. VADM John Ryan '67 was the guest speaker for the third year in a row. Congressman Pete Session and Roger Staubach '65 were the other honored guests. Also in attendance were Dr Al Pierce, ethics chair, and George Watt '73, CEO and president of the USNA Alumni Association. George Watt spoke about being an Alumnus of the Naval Academy, and VADM Ryan spoke to over 30 Midshipman candidates and their parents about life at the Naval Academy and career opportunities. Earlier in the afternoon, the Midshipman candidates were interviewed by CAPT Rick Hammond '75 and Don Nelson from the admissions office. Over 240 people attended the event.

Next year's Blue Chip Dinner is 19 December 2001, at the Royal Oaks.

Those providing support for the event included: William Pledger '45, R.E. Goodspeed '50, Brent Hagenburch '82, Roger Bivans '88, Preston Peak '46, Don Timmer '58, Billy Starnes '53, Robert Paulk '84, William Meek, Javier Roquebert '84,

Warten Lowerte '40, G.E. Peddicord '42, Jack Kendrick '51, John Marshall '64, Ben Young '45, Granville Dutton '46, Jim Bethmann '77, Saverio Filippone '37, Tom Gallagher '62, Steve Ingram '73, Billy Clements '53, Bill Lavallee '55, Tom Kapurch '75, Mike Corboy '53, C. Stedman Garber '65, George Bouriand '38, Jay McKie '47, I.E. Lenihan '47, Milledge Hart '56, Sale Lilly III '78, Tom Howell '65, David Miller '65, James Laricks '70, John Thompson, Robert Bergman '89, John Van Maele '72, W.C. Travis '46, Beverely Sheveland, Phillip Littell, Rodney Boehm, Henry Gompf, James Mosser, Robert Pangrac, Basil Thompson, William Sheveland, Richard Montague, Mark Wilson, Richard Walker, Stuart AUison, Linda Compton, Thomas Eschenbrenner Andy Green, C. Dewey Elliott HI '70, John Gorman '64, David Gulling '81, Cari Rehling '79, Doug Jones '88, Steve Livesay '72, James Bourn ' 6 1 , William Costello '64, Richard Lyons '52, Ken Smith '72, Sanders Ray, John Marshall '64, Dave Young '73, Harty Meyers, James Tipton '58, Patrick Mayer, Dalton EUis '67, Gordon Peterson '65, Eric Challain '69, Roger Staubach '65, Mark Stewart '92, Teny Barton, David EUiott '77, Don HackeU '64, William Powell '68, Gary Kellner '64, Mike Huber '78, Daniel Busch '77, Keith Kuehn, Larry Brundidge, Frank Liu, William Stonaker, Walter Spring, Carter Honesty '90, Bill Connell '67, Guy Snodgress '71, Paul Liersemann, David Gulling '81, and John Wroten '65.

Upcoming events include the monthly luncheon the first Tuesday of the month (6 March, 3 April, 1 May, and 5 June). The monthly luncheon is held at the Lincoln City Club, at the southeast comer of the Tollway and 1-635 (5420 LBJ Freeway) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The USNA breakfast has been combined with the West Point breakfast, which is held the second Tuesday of the month at the S&S Tea Room, 5550 W. Lovers Lane, #260, at 7 a.m.

Please RSVP for either event to Jim Bethmann's office. The Chapter is also planning a USNA Founder's Day dinner to be held this fall. Details to follow.

Kurt Metcalf p: 214-954-1834 x3014; fax: 214-954-1027 Web site: http.V/www.kornferry.corti www. e-kornferry.com

South Texas Chapter CAPT Michael Stoffel '54, USN (Ret.) 520 North River Seguin, TX 78155 h: 830-379-2373; e: mstoffel@worldnet.att.net

Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Lynn A. Wegner '65 6906 Northhampton Way Houston, TX 77055 w: 713-263-8001 ext. 265 e: lwegner@rectorseal.com January's Luncheon The following shipmates attended the 5 January meeting: Ed Potter '41, Jack Keller '44, Zeb Alford '48, Charles Chavartia '56, Fartald Belote '59, Jim Cameron '60, Curt Gibby '61, Greg Mather '62, Marty Block '64, Jeff Hogan '64, John Kendall '64, Rob Brown '65, Neil Durate '65, Bart Jealous '65, Paul Marshall '65, Fred Schlemmer '65, Lynn Wegner '65, Hal Dantone '68, Rick Miller'68, Peter VanDeriofske '68, Rich Bulger '69, Bruce Shipmate, March 2001

Potter "69, Mike Smidi '69, Larty Thomson '69, Hugh Mauldin '70, Bob Cabana '71, Ed Klein '72, Royce Engler '73, Marty Blackloch '75, Andy Howard '75, Steve Plaisance '81, Elliott Reagans '82, James Peters '85, Scott Bell '92, and Amold Galit '92.

January's Meeting The Michael J. Smith '67 Memorial Sword was presented to MIDN Trevor Prouty '01. Traditionally, the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter presents a sword each year to the Midshipman First Class (from our area) widi the highest class ranking. As you remember Mike Smith '67 was the pilot of the Space Shuttie Challenger when it exploded on 28 January 1986. He became the first Alumnus to give his life in the exploration of space.

Our guest speaker and award presenter was Col Bob Cabana '71, USMCR. Bob eamed his wings as an NFO in 1972, and then as a naval aviator in 1976. In 1985, he was selected as a NASA astronaut. Since then, he has logged 1,010 hours in space over four space flight missions. He has also served on a variety of technical and management positions at NASA. After his Marine Corps retirement last fall. Bob became the manager for intemational operations, Intemational Space Station (ISS) Program.

Accordingly, Bob briefed us on the ISS vision,"... A human outpost in space bringing nations together for the benefit of life on earth...and beyond."

Col Cabana and MIDN Prouty '01 Bob Cabana '71 presented the sword to MIDN Trevor Prouty '01, as his proud parents (Don and Susan Prouty) looked on. Bob Cabana only knew Mike Smith for a brief time before the Challenger accident. Nevertheless, as Col Cabana reminisced, it was obvious that Mike Smith was the type of standout individual who had a positive impact on all those whose lives he touched. Our photographer, Andy Howard '75, captured the moment in the accompanying photo. Then, Trevor graciously accepted the sword and expressed his appreciation to the Chapter, and he reminisced about his recent Academy experiences—including the Navy-Army football victory and the thrill of marching into a new stadium, Baltimore's PSINet Stadium.

Upcoming Chapter Events As this column is submitted, we are looking forward to our Chapter's Second Annual Valentine's Luncheon, to be held on 2 Febmary. This year, our keynote speaker wiU be LT Tamiki Burnett '92, USN. LT Bumett, curtently stationed at die Academy, will join us to share her experiences (and female perspectives) in regard to her years at die Academy, and in the fleet. Our 4 March luncheon wUl recognize die fine work done by die Gulf Coast area Blue & Gold team. Over each of the last few

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years, diis team has consistendy brought in more qualified candidates dian any other area—typically accounting for more dian 40 Midshipmen in each of the recent entering Classes. Peter VanDeriofske '68 is the cmrent Blue & Gold area coordinator Chapter News Laura and Scott Bell '92 are in the process of settling in Houston. Scott is moving from Atlanta to become the manager of recruiting at Global Marine Inc., an offshore drilling service company in the oil and gas industry. He can be contacted at scott.bell@glm.com. David Loomis '41 has recentiy moved here from Florida in order to be closer to his son. He was a member in the Space Coast Chapter He can be reached at 832-237-0852, or dloomis@houston.rt.com.

Newly elected Chapter officers are as follows: Lynn Wegner '65 (President), Bart Jealous '65 (Vice President), Rob Brown '65 (Treasurer), and Ed Klein '72 (Secretary). The following were elected to serve as directors: John Kendall '64, Peter VanDeriofske '68, Rich Bulger '69, Tom Wojciechowski '69, Hugh Mauldin '70, and Royce Engler '73.

Business Network Meetings Several of our USNA shipmates are members of The Academy Network—a Houston-based business network group consisting of graduates from USNA, USMA, and USAFA. Our twice-monthly breakfast meetings are held at 7:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday and third Friday of every month at the Metropolitan Racquet Club. Visitors are always welcome. If you're interested, please call Bart Jealous '65 (281362-8220), send me an email, or visit our Web site (newly re-named to http://www.e-academies.net).

Visitors are always welcome.

Chapter Meetings Chapter meetings are usually held on the first Friday of every month (2 March, 6 April, and 4 May) at Brennan's Restaurant (11:30 a.m. refreshments, and noon to 1 p.m. lunch. Our annual Chapter dinner (for Alumni, spouses, guests, and the USNA Parents' Club members) will be held on Friday night, 1 June. As in prior years, there will be no luncheon meetings in June, July, or August. Of course, "lost" shipmates, spouses and friends of the Naval Academy are always welcome at our monddy luncheons. Please join us! For additional information on any item in this column, please call me at 713-750-8868 or send an email to kleinl985 @ aol.com.

Ed Klein'72

UTAHADAHO/ MONTANA/WYOMING Intermountain NA Alumni Chapter Mr. J. Kevin Dolan '71 2415 East 10305 South Sandy, UT 84092-4416 h: 801-942-7240 e: kdolan@foni!

VIRGINIA Blue Ridge Chapter CAPT Roger C. Adams ' 6609 Fairway View Trail, Roanoke, VA 2401J h: 540-989-6198; w: 540-362-7389 e: radams3491@aol.com

Central Virginia Chapter CAPT Anthony A. HastogUs '55, USN (Ret.) 102 Shawnee Court Charlottesville, VA 22901-1034 h: 804-973-7846; e: Ahastoglis@compuserve.com

Hampton Roads Chapter CAPT Peter K. Glasier '62, USN (Ret.) 1105 Glenside Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23464 h: 757-467-7476; w: 757-340-6700 e: pete62@erols.com

Richmond Chapter CDR William L. Ruch III '68, USN (Ret) 5707 Maple Brook Drive Midlothian, VA 23112-6320 h: 804-739-3664; e: wlr68@sprintmail.com

Shenandoah Valley Chapter David V. Langfitt '74 125 Henrico Road Front Royal, VA 22630 w: 540-636-2138; e: davidlangfitt@netscape.net

Williamsburg Chapter Mr. Allen P. Whitaker '60 2304 West Island Road Williamsburg, VA 23185 h: 757-258-4628; e: apwhitaker@widomakercom

WASHINGTON Hanford/Tri-Cities Chapter CAPT Edward G. Schwier '69, USN (Ret.) 1196 Brentwood Avenue ' fcRichland, WA 99352-8540 h: 509-627-7288; w: 509-372-0176 e: egschwier@aol.com The Tri-Cities Chapter normally meets on the thfrd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m., however, we vary that as requfred because of schedule conflicts, ff you are going to be in the area and want to spend some quality time with fellow Alumni, give me a call and we can artange an impromptu "meeting."

As noted in the last column, we hosted ADM Don Pilling '65, recently retfred VCNO and now Battelle Memorial Instimte vice president govemment mar-

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ket sector strategic planning and business development, in Richland on 11 January 2001. Based on the extremely positive response from the October function we held at Bookwalter Winery to welcome Tim Halliday '69, USNAAA chief operating officer, to the Tri-Cities, we remmed there for this event.

Attendees included Cindy and Mario Bagaglio '69, Mary Ann and Barry Burrow '68, Kathy and Robin Bushore '70 and mother-in-law, Ms. Shirley Priest, Brad DeRoos '79, Andy Hesser '62, Mary Ann and Tom Kelley '64, Dave Mears '79, Mary and John McGuire '64, Ted and Tine Miller '79, Henry Richardson '44-'43, Jeanie and Ed Schwier '69, and Jim Worthington '60. All appreciated Don's willingness to take time out of a very busy two day visit to Battelle Memorial Institute's Pacific Northwest Nuclear Lab (PNNL) to spend time with us. We started off with a social period at 6 p.m. during which we again sampled Bookwalter's superb wines. A buffet dinner, reminiscent of some of our finest meals at King Hall, catered by Castle Hospitality followed. The menu included: garden vegetable salad tossed with ranch dressing, freshly baked rolls and butter, London broil topped with mushroom sauce, balsamic garlic marinated chicken breast, steamed seasonal vegetables, wild rice pilaf, freshly baked rolls and butter Seattie's best coffee service, apple dumplings with rum raisin sauce (a.k.a. cannonballs with hard sauce).

Our March meeting is tentatively scheduled for Friday, 16 March, 6:30 p.m. at the Apollo Greek Restaurant in Richland. On 20 April 2001 we plan to be back at the TS Cattle Company Steak House in Kennewick. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us.

Have a good spring and Beat Army! You are always welcome to bring guests, particular alumni of other service academies, to any of our functions.

If you have information for our monthly Chapter

newsletter or a suggestion for an event, contact either of us by email at Edward_G_Ed_Schwier @rl.gov or egschwier@aol.com. To join our Chapter, contact me for an application form. Cost is just $10 a year.

Edward Schwier '69

Puget Sound Chapter CAPT Colin H. Saari '60, USN (Ret.) 12503 Ninth Avenue NW Seattle, WA 98177 h: 206-361-1192; w: 206-543-1363 e: saari@apl.washington.edu Web site: www.usnaaa-psc.org

W A S H I N G T O N , D.C. AREA Greater Washington Chapter CAPT Charles R. Grutzius '66, USNR 3221 Wildmere Place Oak Hill, VA 20171-3920 b: 703-648-3810; e: elexsys.cg@worldnet.att.net

W E S T V I R G I NIIA IA J West Virginia Chapter Joe Dailey '51 1226 Mount Vernon Road Charleston, WV 25314-2528 daiwf^ excite.com h: 304-346-6193; e: josephdail Officers for the West Vfrginia Chapter for the year 2001 are: President: Joe Dailey '51 Vice President: Stephen Shumlas '69 Secretary: Dan McCague '66 Our next Chapter function for USNA Alumni will be a limcheon at Cagney's Restaurant in Charleston at noon on the fust Friday in May, which is 4 May 2001.

Dan McCague '66

WISCONSIN Wisconsin Chapter Winston C. WUliams '46 13350 West Bluemound Road Elm Grove, WI 53122-2538 h: 414-782-6645; w: 414-782-9410 e: winwill@execpc.com e: cook.phillip@niilwaukee.va.gov

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Great Britain Chapter Susanne Saalau-Bethell '85 50 Aubreys Letchworth-Herts SG6 3TU, England e: sue_bethell @ sandwich.pfizercom

Call Requiescat in Pace They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them." â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Laurence Binyon, 1914 Arnold, Henry Albert '36 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 3 January 2001 Bates, George Marshall '48 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 23 November 2000 Beving, Duane Ubbe '56 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 5 January 2001 Bottenfield, Robert Drake '37 CDR, USNR (Ret.) 25 August 1999 Buchanan, Douglas Grayson '48 22 January 2001 Canaday, Harry Ridge '30 RADM, USNR (Ret.) 13 June 2000 Drew, John Graham II '42 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 29 December 2000 Epps, William Bunyon '29 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 10 January 2001 Erdmann, Kurt Garrett '92 18 January 2001 Farino, Francis Joseph '55 CAPT. USN 22 January 2001 Hefner, Kenneth Earl '75 8 January 2001 Hoffmann, Bradley Dean '48 18 March 1998 144

Kuehl, Howard Frank '33 RADM, USN (Ret.) 16 January 2001 Lamb, Robert Spencer '56 10 September 1998 Loveday, John Carrell '45 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 13 January 2001 Lowrey, William Watson '30 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 31 December 2000 Majesky, John Edward '49 CDR, USN (Ret.) 11 January 2001 Marsh, Richard Frederick 9 November 1999 McKinley, Marvin M. Jr. '48 18 January 2001 McLaughlin, Robert Bright '35 CAPT USN (Ret.) 26 July 2000 Moores, Eugene Albert '54 27 August 1994 Norton, Gerald Sanford '39 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 15 January 2001 O'Donnell, Francis Xavier '62 19 June 1997 Olson, Edward Conrad '46 L 5 January 2001

Retmie, John Coyne '58 15 January 2001 Roseborough, WiUiam Daniel Jr. '40 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 30 January 2001 Scofield, Miles Beecher '46 8 January 2001 Sheker, Eugene B. '40 CDR, USNR (Ret.) 6 November 2000 Sollenberger, Harold Duffield '43 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 19 January 2001 South, William Wood '40 CDR, USN (Ret.) 18 January 2001 Thompson, WiUiam James '51 CDR, USNR (Ret.) 25 January 2001 "nimer, Renfro Jr. '36 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 30 December 2000^ Weaver, Roy Babbitt '46 CDR, USN (Ret.) 21 October 2000 Wepfer, WUUam Gamer '48 6 January 2001 WUber, James Roland '57 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 26 December 2000

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ARTHUR CROSBY WOOD '24 Captain Arthur C. Wood, USN (Ret.), of Pascagoula, MS, and formerly of Santa Barbara, CA, died on Sunday, 20 August 2000 in Pascagoula.

Bom in Athens, GA, on 23 July 1901, Wood was appointed to the Naval Academy and graduated in 1924. He served in the Navy for 30 years and retfred in 1954.

Captain Wood served in the destroyers HOPKINS and SAVANNAH, and the cruisers

His last assignment was in command of the heavy craiser COLUMBUS. After retirement from the Navy in 1956, he was employed at Wright Machinery Co. (a division of Sperry Rand) until 1963.

Captain Campbell is survived by his wife, Addo S. Campbell; daughter, Jayne C. Byal of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; four grandchildren; and diree great-grandchildren.

The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9 December 2000

FRANCIS MICHAEL GAMBACORTA '35 Captain Francis M. "Gamby" Gambacorta, USN (Ret.), a World War II submarine commander and second career college professor, died in Williamsburg, VA, on 1 December 2000.

He was buried in the Naval Academy Cemetery on 7 December 2000 with full military honors.

Bom in Galluccio, Italy, in July 1913, Gamby grew up in the Boston area and entered the Naval Academy with the Class of 1935. Following graduation, he served in the battleship NEVADA for four years before attending Submarine School and marrying Mary Eugenia Frieb of Annapolis.

During World War II, he was assigned to various submarines in the Pacific Theater, including service as commanding officer of S-40 and commissioning and commanding SEA POACHER (SS-406), and he made 13 successful warpafrols.

At the end of the war, he served on the staff of Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet and as executive officer of SPERRY (AS-12) until he reported to the Naval Academy in 1947 as an instructor in the English department. In 1950, he attended the Armed Forces Staff College,

GIFFORD SCULL '30 Captain Gifford Scull, USN (Ret.), of Meadow Lakes in Highstown, NJ, died on 31 MACLEISH and SOMERS. He commanded December 2000.

MACLEISH and SOMERS. While commanding ofCaptain Scull was bom on 1 September 1907 ficer of SOMERS, he participated in the capture of in Scullville, NJ. He graduated from the Naval SS ODENWALD, a German blockade runner in the Academy in 1930, where he was a catcher on South Atiantic. He was chief of staff of the Eighth the baseball team and his Company RepresentaNaval District in New Orleans and he was then tive.

He was married to the former Kathleen was sent to the new APAttansport GRIGGS, built Sinclafr Smith. at Ingalls Shipyard. He assumed command on He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the ship's commissioning on 14 December 1944.

He was a professor of naval science at Purdue a letter of commendation with ribbon as the followed by command of DENNIS J. BUCKLEY commanding officer of C.K. BRONSON during the (DD-808). He then attended George WashingUniversity and University of Washington.

Captain Wood was predeceased by his wife Palalu and Philippine invasions and the afr strikes ton University as a student until 1952, when he of 65 years, Mary C. Wood, on 11 November against the Philippines, Formosa and Okinawa. became executive officer of the receiving sta1982, and his son, William L. Wood, who died Under Captain Scull's command, C.K. BRONSON tion in Washington. In 1953, he reported for duty in 1996. Survivors include a son, Arthur C. Wood rescued then-Ensign George Bush, who had in Paris on the NATO staff followed by assignof Los Angeles, CA; two grandsons, Steven T. had to make a forced landing in the Pacific. ment as dfrector. Water Transportation Branch, Wood of Pascagoula, MS, and William L. Wood This incident is recounted in President Bush's on the staff of CinCSouth, based in Naples.

In 1956, Gamby took command of WYANDOT Jr of Slidell, LA; three great-grandchildren, autobiography. Looking Forward.

Captain Scull was awarded the Gold Star in (AKA-92) and conducted an expedition to the WOliam L. Wood IV and Christina M. Wood of Slidell, LA, and Lauren Nicole Wood of Gautier, lieu of a second Bronze Star for meritorious Weddell Sea of Antarctica where a base for the MS; and a devoted daughter-in-law, Barbara A. service as engineer officer onboard BOISE in the International Geophysical Year was built. His Battle of Cape Esperence, Guadalcanal, and service will be remembered by the naming of a Wood of Pascagoula, MS. Captain Wood was interted with full military Solomon Islands. In addition to the Bronze Star 12,000-foot peak Gambacorta Peak. In his final honors in Arlington National Cemetery on 31 with Gold Star and V, and the Commendation four years of active duty, he was inspector of Ribbon, Captain Scull also was awarded the naval material for the Maryland and D.C. region.

August 2000. nephew, CAPT Jones Woodfin "Woody" Purcell,American Defense Service Medal, Fleet Clasp, After retiring on 30 June 1961, Gamby attended USN (Ret.) American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Middlebury College in Vermont, spending a year Campaign Medal with seven Stars, Asia Medal, at the University of Florence and adding a China Service Medal, and Philippine Liberation master's degree in Italian to his M.B.A. from Ribbon with two Stars.

GORDON CAMPBELL '26 George Washington University. He attended Captain Gordon Following World War II, he served as chief Rutgers from 1962 to 1964 and then taught Campbell, USN (Ret.), staff officer at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and U.S. languages and literature courses at Southampton died on 5 December Naval Attache at the U.S. Embassies in Ottowa, College of Long Island University. He received 2000. His ashes will be Canada, and Athens, Greece. a Ph.D. in Italian literature from Rutgers with inumed in Arlington After retiring from the Navy in 1960, his experience in writings about Dante's Inferno.

National Cemetery at a Captain Scull served as the business adminisfra- In 1972, Gamby and Mary went to Pamplona, later date. tor of the Locust Valley, NY, school district.

Spain for a sabbatical year at the University of Born in WashingCaptain Scull is survived by his nephew, Navarte. Gamby re-retired in 1975 as professor ton, D.C, on 1 October Sydney Scull Souter of Princeton, NJ; and his emeritus and he and Mary moved to Winter Park, 1905, he grew up in nieces, Dolores Denny Souter of Princeton, NJ, FL, adding in 1982 a summer home near the Army posts and cities where his career Army and Tamzin McMinn of Washington, D.C. Mount Mitchell Golf Course in westem North officer father was stationed. He prepped at Carolina. Thefr last move was to Williamsburg, Marion Institute before entering the U.S. Naval Ifie greatest thing this generation VA, to be closer to their children.

Academy, graduating with the Class of 1926. can do is to tay afezo stepping Gamby is survived by his wife, Mary Frieb He first served in the battleships PENNSYLVAGambacorta; his son and daughter-in-law, stones for the nextgeneration.

NIA and OKLAHOMA then in the desfroyer COLE, Captain Francis M. Gambacorta Jr'61 and Sandy followed by submarines of the S-class and BASS. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Charles Ji 9(e.ttering of Smithfield, VA; his daughter, Marcia Glenn Shipmate, March 2001

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La>t C a l of Virginia Beach, VA; a brother. Dr. Humbert Gambacorta of Toms River, NJ; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Jesse B. Gay Jr. '35

PAUL EMIL LOUSTAUNAU ' 3 9 Captain Paul E. Loustaunau, USN (Ret.), died from brain cancer at the Powhatan Nursing H o m e in McLean, VA, on 29 December 2000.

Bom on 15 January 1916 in San Antonio, TX, he was appointed from that stale to the U.S. Naval Academy and graduated with the Class of 1939.

Upon graduation, he reported to the battieship COLORADO and in April 1941, he went to Sub School in New London, CT. Upon completion of tiie submarine course, he reported to the submarine SKIPJACK (SS-184) and served aboard her firom April 1941 to February 1943. From March 1943 to May 1945 he served in BLUEHSH ( S S -

222) and from May 1945 to Febmary 1946 he had command of TIRU ( S S - 4 1 6 ) . From March 1946 to December 1946 he was N.O.P., Forest Park, IL, and from December 1946 to June 1948, he was on the staff of ComNTNE. From June 1948 to August 1950 he commanded SPINAX (SSR-489) and from September 1950 to May 1953 he served at the General Line School in Monterey, CA. From May 1953 to June 1954, he was on the staff of ComSubPac as the ordnance officer. In 1954, he was ComSubDiv 71 in Pearl Harbor and from 1956 to 1959, he was in the office of the CNO in the Progress Analysis Group. In 1960 he had a tour as commanding officer of the LSD ALAMO. For the next three years, he was in the Office of Naval Materiel in charge of the production surveillance and quality conttol of the inspector's office.

Paul retired on 1 May 1963 and worked for several private companies including Elecfro Tec Corporation, IT&TIntelcom, andTracor He then worked for ten years at the non-profit Human Resources and Research Organization.

He had a b a c h e l o r ' s degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and a master's degree in engineering administration from George Washington University.

As President of the Class of 1939, his death leaves a great void in '39's organization for planning activities of the present and those of the future.

In full retirement, he was active in a bridge club, a book club and was a three times a week golfer.

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Paul is survived by his wife, Lorraine Ronquist "Ronnie" Loustaunau; two daughters, Cherie and Renee; and a son, Paul Jeffirey.

For his wartime actions in submarines during World War H, he was awarded the Silver Star Medal, two Bronze Star Medals, the Navy Commendation Medal and an Army Unit Citation.

A funeral mass was held on 23 January 2001, following which his remains were interted in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

Note: In the book Silent Victory, by Clay Blafr, the commanding officer of BLUEFISH, George Porter, is listed as having sunk four Japanese merchant ships for 16,000 tons on his first war patrol. On the second war patrol. Porter sank three ships for 22,800 tons, and on the third pattol, two ships for 20,100 tons. This proved to be one of the best records early in the war.

The skipper of the SKIPJACK was credited with sinking oidy on the thfrd war patrol when Red Coe sank four ships of 28,300 tons.

Lieutenant Paul Loustaunau was the torpedo data confrol (TDC) operator for these attacks and was considerably responsible for the successful firings of the torpedoes.

W.J. Ruhe '39

ROBERT BURGESS CHILDERS '42 Commander Robert Burgess Childers, CEC, USN (Ret.), died on 3 December 2000, at his home in Aimapolis, MD, after a long battie with emphysema. He was 82 years old.

Turned back from the Naval Academy, he reentered with the Class of '42 and graduated in December 1941. He served in DETROrt during World War II before embarking on a career with the Naval Civil Engineer Corps building bases in the Pacific, including Cubi Point in the Philippines and on Guam after the war. He also taught electrical engineering courses at the Naval Academy and spent four years with NATO forces in Italy. His last tour on active duty before retiring in 1961 was as public works officer in the Boston Naval Shipyard.

After retiring. Bob continued to work as a civil engineer until leaving the govemment in the mid 1970s. He also worked in fran, helping to build military installations. He received bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. In the 1980s, he was a forensic engineer with Forensic Technologies, Inc. in Annapolis, MD, and taught mechanical engineering courses at Anne Amndel Community College.

Gifted with a clear tenor voice, Bob was considered a second Frank Sinafra when he sang on the radio in Indianapolis, IN, in his youth. He sang with many choirs throughout his life, including the Naval Academy choir as a midshipman. In the mid-1960s, the family lived in the Washington

area and moved to Annapolis in 1978, where he became active in the community. He served as a board member of the Fairfield Nursing Home in Crownsville, MD, and on the board that converted the former Annapolis High School into the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Alice Marie Montgomery "Ree" Childers of Annapolis, M D ; two daughters, Judylee Meade of Arnold, M D , and Debra Ann Childers of Crownsville, MD; son. Commander Robert B. Childers, USN (Ret.), of Cape St. Clafre, MD; three granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; one brother and one sister Services were held in St. Andrews Chapel at the Naval Academy on 10 December 2000 with inurnment at the Naval Academy Columbarium.

CDR R.S Day '42, USN (Ret.)

FRANK JOHN REH '43 Captain Frank John Reh, U S N (Ret.), passed away 29 October 2000 at his home in Bremerton, WA, after a gallant three-year fight with lung cancer Born in Chicago, IL, on 14 August 1919, he attended Armour Institute of Technology before being sworn in as a nudshipman at the Naval Academy on 9 June 1939. He graduated with distinction with the Class of 1943 on 19 June 1942.

During World War II, Frank served in the Pacific theater of operations in desttoyers DEWEY (DD-349) and AMMEN (527). His ffrst combat operation was the landing at Guadalcanal on 7 August 1942, and his last combat operation during W W n was as gunnery officer on desfroyer picket duty in support of the Okinawa campaign.

In early September 1945, while he was executive officer in AMMEN, the ship was ordered to escort a CVE to Nagasaki for release of American POWs. AMMEN entered the harbor and moored alongside the dock. During that period he made several trips to ground zero to view damage caused by the atom bomb.

After World War 11, Frank served in LINDSEY (DM-32) and MEREDITH ( D D - 8 9 0 ) and attended

the Naval Postgraduate School and the University of California at Berkeley. He earned a master's degree in pettoleum engineering and was a member of Sigma Xi graduate honor society.

Frank served as chief engineer in ROCHESTER (CA-124) during tiie Korean War. In 1952, he fransferted to the engineering branch of the Navy and served in the materials development division (fuels and lubricants) from 1953 to 1955.

He was then ordered to Puget Sound Naval

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From 1961 to 1964, he served as maintenance and logistics officer for the U.S. Pacific Fleet Service Force. Refrirning to the Bureau of Ships, he served as deputy assistant chief of the Bureau for Fleet Maintenance, dfrector of counter-insurgency programs and as die first LHA project manager He was granted a U.S. patent for the development of a new gas turbine cycle for use with high-speed water jet small craft, and was a founding member of the Pan American Institute of Naval Engineering.

In 1968, he returned to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard where he served as production officer until his retirement in December 1972.

Captain Reh's medals include the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V," Meritorious Service Medal and Navy Commendation Medal.

Following retfrement from the Navy, Frank worked as a marine mechanical engineer and was registered as a professional engineer in Washington, Illinois and Georgia. He was recognized as an expert in marine engineering and groundwater hydrogeology. He made his home in Bremerton, WA, where he was active in community and professional affafrs.

An avid mountain climber and cross-counfry skier, Frank climbed to the peak of Mt. Raiiuer four times. He was a team leader of the Olympic Mountain Rescue unit and participated in many rescues in the Olympic and Cascade mountains.

In 1987 Frank joined the Bremerton Symphony Orchestra as a player in the cello section. He became a member of the association board in 1989 and was its president from 1993 to 1996.

He is survived by his high school sweetheart, Louise MacDonald Reh, at 3315 Forest Drive, Bremerton, WA 98310, with whom he celebrated thefr 58th wedding anniversary shortly before his death. Thefr children are Mary, Frank Jr, Pat, Margaret, Daniel and Christopher and there are eight grandchildren.

He was buried with full military honors at Ivy Green Cemetery in Bremerton.

his daughter, Cyntiiia, and his grandson, Kai. While in Hawaii, he met and martied his second wife, Alice Thompson in 1993.

He is survived by his wife, Alice; son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Beth Thompson of West Frankfort, IL; daughter, Cynthia LiebeJohnson of Kihei, HI; and four grandchildren.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Maui AIDS Foundation, 1935 Main Street, Suite 101, Wailuku, HI 96793.

RICHARD JOHN DEPREZ '44 Captain Richard J. DePrez, USN (Ret.), died of cancer on 28 December 2000 at his home in Pacific Beach, CA. A memorial mass was celebrated at All Hallows Catholic Church with burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

Bom in Rochester, NY, in 1921, he was appointed to the Naval Academy and graduated with the Class of 1944 in June 1943. He joined MARBLEHEAD (CL-12), which was pafrolling the South Atlantic. Subsequent duty involved escorting convoys across the North Atlantic and participating in the invasion of southem France.

After receiving his aviator wings in March 1946, he was assigned to VA-20A, one of the first West Coast squadrons to fly the Skyraider After a brief tour flying F8Fs in VF-191, he was selected to join the Navy's first atomic weapon delivery squadron, VC-5, at NAS Moffet Field.

Following duty as an instractor at the Norfolk Special Weapons School and attendance in the 1954 and 1955 Command and Staff class at the Naval War College, he was assigned as a special weapons planner on the staff of CinCNElm in London.

Next came tours as ops officer of Csurier Air Group I, command of VA-12 and training officer on the staff of Commander Fleet Air Jacksonville. He returned to special weapons work as ops officer of the Navy component of the joint BERT ALVIN THOMPSON '43 Commander Bert A. Thompson, USN (Ret.), task force (JT-8) whose mission was to plan and of Kihei, HI, died on 5 September 2000, conduct overseas nuclear weapons tests.

In 1965, he was assigned to the staff of at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was 80 years old. He was interred at the Makawao Commander Cartier Division 9 as operations officer ComCarDiv 9 rotated with other CarDiv Veterans Cemetery.

Bert was bom on 3 August 1920, in Coffeyville, commanders on scene in tiie Gulf of Tonkin. He KS. He was an Eagle Scout and graduated with served two tours in this capacity. In 1967, he deployed totiieMediterranean as CO of the fleet the U.S. Naval Academy Class of '43.

A Protestant, he was a member of the Lions oiler WACCAMAW. From 1968 to 1970, he served Club of Kihei and the Masonic Lodge of as commanding officer of NAS Norfolk. His Coffeyville, KS, for more than 50 years. He also final tour was with NavAirSysCom as the program manager of the Cartier Aircraft enjoyed vegetable gardening.

After his wife, Grace Maxine Thompson, died Maintenance Support Improvement Project. in 1988, Bert moved to Hawaii in 1992 to be near Shipmate, March 2001

His awards included the Legion of Merit, two Meritorious Service Medals, Navy Unit Commendation with three Stars, and the Vietnamese Navy Distinguished Service Order 2nd class.

Following retirement. Captain DePrez obtained his master's degree from Pepperdine University, then successfully self-published a book co-authored with his wife, entitied Resume Manual for the Military: A Complete Job Hunting Guide for Present and Future Veterans.

Captain DePrez is survived by "Bee," his wife of 51 years; five children; and 11 grandchildren.

KENNETH WILLIAM CHAMBERS '45 Captain Kenneth W. Chambers, USN (Ret.), passed away on 7 December 2000 after a brief illness.

He was a resident of the Tidewater area since retiring from active duty as a naval aviator in 1974. Captain Chambers was a Class of 1945 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He was born in Shelbyville, IN, where he was the valedictorian of his high school. Captain Chambers was the son of the late Kenneth A. and Margaret Chambers and was the widower of Betty Chambers. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Vfrginia Beach.

Captain Chambers served as a young ensign aboard the heavy cruiser MINNEAPOLIS during the Surigao Sfraits action in the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

After completing flight training. Captain Chambers flew TBM torpedo bomber aircraft.

He flew a variety of carrier-based afrcraft during the 1950s, including Banshees with Fighter Squadron 84 during the Korean War. He served as flag lieutenant for the commander of the Atlantic Fleet. Captain Chambers flew S-2E and S-2F anti-submarine warfare aircraft during the 1960s, commanding Air Anti-submarine Warfare Squadrons VS-39 and VS-28. He attended the Army War College, completed a master's degree in International Affairs at George Washington University and taught at the U.S. Naval Academy. He served in various staff and shipboard billets during the latter years of his naval service, including project work on the S-3 antisubmarine afrcraft. He served as Chief of Staff at the Naval Safety Center before retiring in 1974.

Following retirement. Captain Chambers was on the staff of Old Dominion University as the university's first safety officer where he developed their safety program.

Captain Chambers is survived by his daughter, Candice Suvari and her husband, Ando I. Suvari, of Los Angeles, CA; his son. Commander K. William Chambers Jr, USNR (Ret.), and his wife, Linda K. Chambers, of Kingwood, TX; his daughter, Melissa Mahoney, and her husband, Reginald M. Mahoney, of Virginia Beach, VA. Grandchildren include former U.S. Army

Last Call Captain A.J. Suvari of Vfrginia Beach, VA, U.S. Army Captain Sulev Suvari of Washington, D . C , Yuri Suvari and Mena Suvari of Los Angeles, C A, Midshipman Second Class Laura Chambers '02, Jennifer Chambers and Lisa Chambers of Kingwood, Shey Mahoney and Kelsey Mahoney of Virginia Beach, VA. Also surviving are his sister, Elizabeth Lucas, and her husband.

Colonel Bud Lucas, USMC (Ret.), of San Antonio, TX. The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) —10 December 2000

ROBERT EMMETT SIMPSON '45 Robert E. Simpson, a third generation native of Southington, CT, passed away on Wednesday, 29 November 2000 at Bradley M e m o r i a l Hospital after a long illness. He was 77 years old.

Mr. Simpson attended Admiral Billard Academy where he was valedictorian and a noted athlete, captaining the basketball team. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Simpson served his country as a first lieutenant in the Marine Corps and participated in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, seeing battlefield action with the Thfrd Marine Division on Guam and Guadalcanal.

Following the war, Simpson married Vfrginia Burckess of Baltimore, MD, and returned to Southington, CT. Simpson served as chairman of the Connecticut Institute for Management Studies from 1981 through 1994 and remained as chairman emeritus until his death. The Institute, based in San Francisco, with branches across the United States and internationally, provides management fraining and education and education to senior business executives.

Prior to directing the Institute, Simpson served as vice president of public affairs for the Connecticut Business and Indusfry Association (CBIA), the state of Connecticut's major voice of the business community. Simpson had also served as director of public affairs for the Winchester Group of the Olin Corporation and as dfrector of community relations for the Western Massachusetts Electric Company, where he was instmmentally involved in the successful development of the Northfield Mountain Hydro-Electric Project. He was also formerly employed as an officer of the Colonial Baidc and secretary of the Connecticut State Chamber of Commerce.

Active in numerous civic and professional groups, Simpson was an honorary lifetime member of the Governor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped. He had also served as

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dfrector of the United Fund of Greater New Haven and tmstee of Bradley Memorial Hospital.

Simpson, a devoted sailor, golfer and world fraveler, is survived by his two sons, D r Robert E. Simpson J r of Amherst, MA, and Mark H. Simpson of Piedmont, CA; and five grandchildren, Conor, Maura and Michael Simpson of Amherst, MA, and Natalie and Erica Simpson of Piedmont, CA; and his devoted companion, Betty Arcano. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Rosemary Laimbeer and her husband, Frank.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the donor's charity of choice.

WARREN GEORGE FOX '47 The Honorable Warren G. Fox former Associate Judge of Lake County, IL, died on 22 December 2000, at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was 77 years old.

Warten Fox was bom in Illinois and was appointed from that state to the Naval Academy, where he entered with the Class of 1947, but did not graduate, resigning on 29 May 1944. He graduated from Lake Forest College, and received his law degree from the John Marshall School of Law in Chicago.

A resident of Lake Bluff, IL, he served as an associate judge from 1972 through 1983. In 1974, he was a Republican candidate for Judge of the 2nd Disfrict Appellate Court in Elgin, and in 1980 ran for a circuit judgeship in the 19th Judicial Circuit.

He was eulogized by the Chief Cfrcuit Judge of Illinois as "a complete gentleman and a very caring individual."

He is survived by his sons, Robert Fox, an attomey of Waukegan, IL, and William Fox, of Baton Rouge, LA; by his mother, Clara Fox, and by a sister, Charlotte Wasserman, both of Arizona.

Memorial services were conducted at the North Suburban Evangelical Church in Deerfield, IL. excerpts from the Chicago Daily Herald

'But the Bravest are surety those who have the clearest vision of what is Before them, glory and danger alil<:e, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it.

—THucydides, Hie history of the Teloponnesian War

LAWRENCE EUGENE HESS JR. '47 Lieutenant Commander Lawrence E. Hess J r , USN (Ret.), died of cancer on 30 November 2000.

Larry Hess was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, attending Northeast High School and Episcopal Academy. He attended Princeton University for one year, then was appointed to the Naval Academy from Pennsylvania and entered in 1943 with the Class of 1947.

He was active in football, wrestling, and crew, and graduated in 1946 with the 19th Company.

He married the former Jane Strayer, of Glenside, PA, in 1949.

After graduation, he served successively in PHILIPPINE SEA ( C V - 4 7 ) , RANDOLPH ( C V - 1 5 ) , and

LST-551 before duty as a navigation instmctor at the Naval Academy. He then went back to sea in BERRY (DDE-858) and WALLER (DDE-466).

His long-held desire for the law was achieved when he attended the Law School of George Washington University and eamed his juris sdoctor degree, with honors, in 1954.

His subsequent Navy duties were all in his legal specialty field: at the Fourth Naval District; with ComNavAirLant; as district legal officer, 14th Naval District; as legal specialist for die Thfrd Marine Division, Okinawa; and as legal officer NavSta Charleston. He retfred in 1966, and served as in-house counsel to several corporations in the Philadelphia area. In 1974, he opened a private law practice in Fort Washington, PA. He was admitted to practice, among odiers, before the bar of Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Larry was active in the local politics of Montgomery County, as well as with the Naval Academy Alumni Association of Philadelphia, with the Retfred Officers Association, and with die United Methodist Church.

He is survived, in addition to Jane, his wife of 51 years, by a son, Lawrence Edward Hess, a daughter, Charlotte Hess Caldwell, and by three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the GlensideAbingdon United Methodist Church, Glenside, PA, on 6 December 2000.

Chet Shaddeau '47

The salvation ofman/^ndBes only in malqig everything the concern of ad —Ale7(andre Solzhenitsyen Shipmate, March 2001

Last Call RICHARD PRESTON YEATMAN '47 Commander Richard R Yeatman, USN (Ret.), died of respfratory failure at Anne Arandel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD, on 7 December 2000.

He had emphysema.

Dick Yeatman was bom in Lake Charles, LA, in 1925 and was appointed from that state, graduating with the 24di Company in 1946.

He served in MCCAFFERY ( D D - 8 6 0 ) and MERGANSER(AMS-26), both in the Pacific, before going to Pensacola for flight ttaining and for his marriage to Navy Nurse Christina "Chris" McLellan in 1949. He flew Panthers witii VF-71 out of Quonset Point on a number of carriers, including MrowAY (CVB-41) in the Med in 1950, TARAWA (CV-40) at Gifrno ui 1951 and a hundred-mission tour in Korea with BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-3 1) in 1952. (Sons Richard Jr and Bobby were bom during this time.)

In 1953, he was flying F-84 Thunderjets with the USAF in an exchange assignment at Albany, GA, with one deployment sending him back to Japan at Misawa. 1954-57, at the Navy Test Detachment at Eglin AFB, found him working in the climatic hangar (freezing airplanes, he saidâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; like a Martini on a stick!). (Sons Brian, Neal, and Donald were bom here). From 1957-1958, he flew FJ4s at Mframar, with one TDY as OIC of a ttoop train from San Diego to Norfolk, and then came back around the Hom in RANGER (CVA-61). 1959-1960 was at Moffett Field as maintenance officer for VA-125. (Son Dennis joined the family). In 1961, he was weapons officer for CAG-21 ui LEXINGTON (CVS-16), then 1962-1963 served as flight deck officer (chief parking attendant, Dick said) for two WestPac deployments, in MIDWAY again.

He found a new career interest when infroduced to computers, and served from 1964 to 1967 in war gaming with the National Military Command System Support Center, in the Pentagon. While there, he moonlighted a master's in computer management at The George Washington University, and retired from active duty in 1967.

He was dfrector of management systems at the Uiuversity of Delaware for two years before returning to the Annapolis area. After spending two years as an independent consultant in administtation for higher education, he went into real estate fuU-time, and continued in that field until his deatii, at one point operating his own firm, Yeatman, Ltd. The six sons and diefr offspring were the pride and joy of both Yeatmans, and Dick became the ever-present part of every Class of '47 and USNA Shipmate, March 2001

Alumni activity in the area. He sailed, he crabbed, be fished, and he adored his grandchildren. His wife, Chris, died in 1994, but his intense devotion to the family never flagged.

Richard is survived by his sons, Richard P. Yeatman Jr., of Langdon, NH, Robert A. Yeatman, of Brentwood, TN, Brian E. Yeatman and Donald R. Yeatman, of Amold, MD, Gunnery Sargent Neal M. Yeatman, USMC, of Providence, RI, and Commander Dennis F. Yeatman '83, (SC) USN, of San Diego, CA; two sisters, Cleary Hinton of Lake Charles and Helen Taggart of Zanesville, OH; 15 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter A memorial service at the Naval Academy Chapel was attended by many Classmates, and his ashes were subsequentiy deposited with those of his wife, Chris, at the Academy Columbarium on 11 December Chet Shaddeau '47 EDWARD C. ADKINS '49 Captain Edward C Adkins, USNR (Ret.), of Tampa, FL, died on 15 August 2000 in Tampa.

He was 75 years old.

Born in the tiny farming community of Villisca, lA, Mr. Adkins eamed a Congressional appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating with the Class of 1949.

After five years of active duty commanding submarines and desfroyers, he resigned his commission to study law at the University of Michigan. He continued to serve his country as an officer in the Naval Reserve; retiring after 20 years with the rank of captain.

Considered by colleagues and adversaries alike to be a brilliant litigator and master of the courtroom, Mr Adkins earned his legal stripes as corporate counsel for General Motors, successfully defending the corporation against national headline-making lawsuits filed by Ralph Nader.

In 1971, Mr Adkins moved his family to Tampa from Detroit, becoming a partner at Carlton Fields, and then at Holland & Knight.

At both firms, he directed the litigation practices.

Throughout his life and his legal career, he distinguished himself through his generosity.

He actively supported the professional development of younger attorneys, mentoring them and opening up opportunities for their advancement. Mr Adkins also selflessly contributed his time and legal services to many members of the Tampa community who were in need. He served as a merit badge counselor and on the Leadership Council for the Boy Scouts of America, taught Sunday School and sang bass in his church choirs. He was Past Pafron of Palma Cela Chapter #243, Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Egypt Temple Shrine.

Mr Adkins is survived by his wife, Claudia of Tampa, FL; daughter, Pamela of New York City; sons, Philip of London, England, and Paul of Hong Kong; and granddaughter, Nastassia, also of London, England.

A memorial service was held on 19 August 2000 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Tampa, FL, with Pastor Robert Schaefer presiding.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Naval Academy Alumni Association, 247 King George Stteet, Annapohs, MD 21402.

JOHN BELL CULP JR. '49 John B. Gulp Jr passed away on Friday, 6 October 2000.

A native of Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of John Bell and Gussie Mildred Gulp. He attended Landon High School and completed the 11th and 12th grades at Emory Academy. He attended the Marion Military Institute and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with the Class of 1949. He served as a pilot in the Navy for seven years. Mr. Culp graduated from the Uiuversity of Florida Law School in 1957 and became a member of the Florida Bar. In 1959, he was admitted to the United States District Court, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. He specialized in admiralty law and had offices in both Jacksonville and Miami. Later, he was asked to be a partner in the New York law firm of Donovan, Maloof, Culp & Kennedy.

Mr. Culp was a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States and the Southeastern Admfralty Law Institute, qualifying as Proctor in Admiralty. He was admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth District Court, Northem District of Florida in 1979,tiieUnited States Court of Appeals, 1 Itii Circuit in 1981 and 1982 he was admitted to the Trial Bar of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Irene Gart Culp; his children, J. Clayton Culp of Atlanta, GA, and Linda Jean Culp of Jacksonville, FL; and five grandchildren, Dana Ann, David, and Daniel Culp, and Jennifer and Clayton Borden.

The family wants him to always be remembered for his devotion and the love that he gave to his children and grandchildren. We shall all miss him very much.

A memorial service was held on 13 October 2000 in Palms Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of John B. Culp Jr to Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.

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Last Cal BREWER DIXON JR. '50 Brewer Dixon Jr, of Mt. Dora, FL, passed away on 20 November 2000. He was 72 years old.

Bom on 27 September 1928, he was the son of the late Brewer and Corinne Bailey Dixon of Talladega, AL. He was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1950, was commissioned an officer in the Air Force. He was assigned to the Sfrategic Afr Command, and flew recognizance flights over the Soviet Union in 1950s. After leaving the Afr Force, he pursued private business in California and Florida.

Brewer is survived by two daughters, Constance Dixon Thomas of Palm Beach, FL, and Margaret Katherine Dixon of Sausalito, CA; and two grandchildren, Corinne Davenport Thomas and David John Thomas IV of Palm Beach, FL. He is also survived by two brothers, Dr James Kelly Dixon II of Greenville, SC, and Cassius Bailey Dixon of Clinton, SC. A memorial service was held on 2 December 2000 at All Saints Episcopal Church in Clinton, SC, officiated by the Reverend Joye Meadowcroft.

Memorials may be made to the All Saints Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 505 Calvert Avenue, Clinton, SC 29325, or to die charity of one's choice.

JAMES FRANK KNEECE '51 James F. Kneece Jr. of Avon, CT, formerly of Stamford, CT, loving husband, father, grandfather, businessman, and volunteer, died on Monday, 11 December 2000 in Bloomfield, CT, of complications relating to a June sfroke.

He was bom in Charleston, SC, and was the son of the late Mary Alma Kneece and the late Dr James Frank Kneece Sr "Frank," as he was known to friends and family, is survived by his wife, Terty; six children, Jim, Karen Simonson, Mark, Greg Sendele, Paula Walder, and Rich; and five grandchildren.

He is the brother of Betty Barton and the late Mary Bowen.

He was a 1951 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and served as an officer in the Navy.

Frank was a consultant, specializing in corporate finance and planning. In addition, he was the Connecticut district manager for the Senior Corps of Retfred Executives (SCORE). Prior to SCORE, he was a volunteer in the former Soviet Union and Panama for the Intemational Executive Service Corps (ESC) coaching and mentoring students in business.

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Frank was a retired vice president with the Olin Corporation and spent almost 20 years at the company. Prior to Olin, he held leadership positions at Westinghouse Corporation and was an early participant in Westinghouse's industryleading management development program.

Frank was a member of "Who's Who" in finance and indusfry.

Memorial Services were held at the West Avon Congregational Church in Avon, CT, on 6 January 2001. Contributions in his memory can be sent c/o The James F. Kneece Memorial Fund, West Avon Congregation Church, 280 Counfry Club, Avon, CT 06001.

Beau Dietrich '51 DAVID KEATING DIMMICK '52 David K. Dimmick was born on 7 June 1929 in Bay Shore, Long Island, NY, and died on 17 October 2000 after a long, courageous and difficult fight against heart disease. While David grew up in the Bronx, his heart and his passion were forever at Oak Beach, Long Island. The Dimmick family established a home on Oak Beach in the eeu'ly 1900s. David's father, James Neason Dimmick, ÂŁmd mother, Phoebe Elizabeth Dimmick, frequented the Oak Beach summer cottage throughout David's youth. His love for the ocean was developed growing up at the beach and influenced his entire life.

In 1947, David graduated from Bronx High School of Science, a prestigious high school for those gifted in the area of applied sciences. After graduating from the Naval Academy, with the Class of 1952, he entered the submarine service.

David retired in 1972 as a lieutenant commander. His last duty assignment was in Naples, Italy. After retirement, he resided in Naples for a number of years before moving back to Oak Beach.

While in Naples, after retfrement, David experimented and had great success in a new fieldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;acting. David became involved in the theater and had some film roles. His acting career exposed him to some wonderful people and friends for Ufe. He worked hard on his own family genealogy study, and became a major conttibutor to archiving the local history of Babylon, Oak Island and Oak Beach. David recently had received a certificate of appreciation from the Babylon Historical and Preservation Society for his work.

Gratimde for the many projects he assisted with at the museum and for sharing his knowledge about life at Oak Beach, the communities on the

Ocean Parkway and the Village of Babylon, were cited. David also donated many artifacts to the town of Babylon, for their collection, and so the history would live on for all who choose to explore. David was recently credited and acknowledged by Councilman Steven Bellone for his time, effort and photographs while assisting in the documentary Babylon: A History.

On 21 October 2000, a memorial service was held for David at the Oak Beach Community Center Many friends, colleagues and family members remembered him for his love of Oak Beach, his wonderful wit and engaging personality, his friends at the beach and throughout the U.S. and the world, and of course, for his love of counfry. A naval honor guard was on hand to salute this commander and citizen of Oak Beach, Long Island. An American flag was presented to David's brother, James N. Dimmick, by his close friend for many years. Captain Robert Weeks.

David, as part of his wishes, donated his body to Stoneybrook College for use by medical smdents, to further study the human body and causes of health issues.

The phone calls, emails, letter, mass cards and multitude of friends who expressed thefr concern and sympathy has been overwhelming. The entire Dimmick family expresses its thanks for being a part of David's life and a tme friend.

David is survived by his brother, James Neason Dimmick Jr, five nieces, one nephew, six grand-nieces, one grand-nephew and a great, great number of ftiends. David was loved and will be missed by all. His death has left a void in many lives.

ERNEST GORDON SCHULTZ '52 Colonel Ernest G. Schultz, USAF (Ret.), died on 9 November 2000 at Miyazaki, Japan, of a massive heart attack while playing in a competitive senior (over 70) tennis tournament. He had played competitive tennis all of his life. He was currently ranked 13tii in U.S. Tennis Association national rankings and third in doubles.

Colonel Schultz was born on 24 August 1929 in Salina, KS, and attended Kansas State University. He entered tiie U.S. Naval Academy in 1948 and graduated in June 1952. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and completed flight fraining and was assigned as an F-89 intercept pilot at Elmendorf AFB, AK, on receipt of his wings.

He served in critical, all-weather, air interception operations there until 1956, when he was assigned to the Air Force Institute of Shipmate, March 2001

Last C a l Technology and received a bachelor's degree in aero-mechanics.

Squadron assignment as flight test maintenance officer at Scott AFB, IL, followed. He was selected as a squadron officer school instiiictor at die Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL, from 1959 to 1963 after which he received a master's degree in business management (research and development) from the University of Southern California in 1964.

Assignment to Air Force Systems Command as a system analyst at Andrews AFB for one year followed when he was selected by the superintendent of the Air Force Academy to be an Air Force commanding cadet wing officer In 1967, Emie was assigned to the 8th Bomb Squadron at Hill AFB, Utah, followed by deployment to Vietnam, where he flew 221 combat missions in the B-57 Canberta. He then became dfrector of flight safety, 13th Afr Force, Clark AFB, Philippines. In 1970, he became tiie Minuteman program officer at Norton AFB. His next and most important assignment was first as director of engineering of the Defense Support Program and then as the first successful program dfrector of the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program for four years. The Block 5D satellite was the first (DoD or NASA) satellite to direct booster ascent and staging from the spacecraft using an onboard computer The system was adopted for all programs thereafter This program had 750 persoimel and a budget of 35 million. The satellite was launched to a perfect orbit. Military needs and experience in this billet became his personal challenge to improve weather data for successful military operations and continued in retirement and until his death.

Recently he was honored for that work.

A final tour at WPAFB, OH, from 1978 to 1979 as deputy dfrector for systems, aeronautical systems division and executive assistant in the Afr Force Acquisition Logistic Division from which he retfred in May 1979 with 27 years of Afr Force service.

His military decorations included the Distinguished Flying Cross, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Afr Medal with 13 oak leaf clusters, the Afr Commendation Medal, Outstanding Organization Award with one oak leaf cluster, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with palm and Vietnamese Campaign Ribbon with three battie stars.

Following retfrement. Colonel Schultz was e m p l o y e d as: director c u s t o m e r sales, INTERTEK Service Corporation ('79-'81); president, Qualitest Inc. ('81-'83); He became a program manager for GTE in space programs, then moved to General Electric and to Martin and to Lockheed Martin as divisions were sold off and mergers concluded.

After civilian retirement in the mid 1990s, he was retained as a consultant for the design of Shipmate, March 2001

future weather satellites and operational requirement definition at Lockheed-Martin and later at Joint Propulsion Lab, where he was under confract at the time of his death.

Colonel Schultz married Elizabeth Trimyer of Norfolk, VA, on 11 June 1952. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; son. Major Ernest G. Schultz Jr, USAF; daughter, Karen Brown of Florence, OR, and grandchildren Elizabeth, Mike and David; daughter, Beth Sloane of Roseville, CA, and two grandsons Justin and Andrew. He is also survived by two brothers. Rear Admiral Milton J. Schultz Jr '50, USN (Ret.), of McLean, VA, and James G. Schultz of Anchorage, AK; and two sisters, Mildred Kennedy of Myersville, MD, and Shfrley Bogenschultz of Sheboygan, WI. His ashes were buried in the National Cemetery, Riverside, CA, near March AFB. Memorial services were held Saturday, 18 November 2000 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, where he had been a member since Febraary 1973. He was a devout Christian who served there as a Sunday School teacher, council member, chairman of education and stewardship cormnittees. He was an active leader of Gideons International dispensing Bibles. Colonel Schultz was a member of Dadalions, Intemational Tennis Federation, the U.S. Tennis Federation, the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, the Army Navy Country Club, Sigma Nu fraternity, and numerous professional orgaiuzations.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 31290 Palos Verdes Drive West; Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, or Gideon's International, Peninsula Camp, P.O. Box 6041, San Pedro, CA 90734.

Mih Schultz '50

WILLIAM FRANCIS S H A N A H A N '52 Commander William F. Shanahan, USN (Ret.), died at Arlington Hospital in Arlington, VA, on 3 November 2000 after a long and courageous straggle with Parkinson's disease. Burial and graveside services with full military honors were conducted at Arlington National Cemetery on 20 November 2000.

Bill was bom on 20 November 1930 and lived in Astoria, Queens, NY, until he entered the Navy.

After grammar school Bill went to Xavier, a Jesuit military high school in lower Manhattan.

There, he was a premier member of the boxing team and the center and middle linebacker on the football team. Following Xavier, Bill went to the Naval Academy.

His naval career was exemplary. After serving on his first ship, CAVALIER (APA-37) he volunteered for the N a v y ' s submarine force.

Following graduation from Submarine School in New London, CT, Bill subsequentiy served tours of duty onBuRRHSH (SS-312), BERGALL (SS-320),

U.S. Submarine School staff, HALFBEAK ( S S 352), Submarine Squadron Two staff, executive officer of TUSK (SS-426), project officer at the Office of Naval Research and then commanding officer of TIGRONE ( S S - 4 1 9 ) . Following his command tour he served in shore assignments as a submarine repair superintendent at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and then as a division director in the Trident Submarine Acquisition Project at the Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, D.C. Bill retired from the Navy in July 1973. He then worked for several years in the admissions department of George Washington University with his friend and fellow Classmate, George Brown, who predeceased him in 1996. Bill was heard to say more than once that although technically he and George were working, they were having some of the best fun of thefr lives there.

That was how Bill approached his entfre life.

Bill married Mary Jane McCabe and they had four wonderful children. He loved Mary Jane and his children without reservation. Bill exhibited certain qualities and characteristics very early in life. He was enormously focused. Most kids don't know what they want to do until relatively late in life. Not Bill. As a boy he decided that he was going to the Naval Academy and that he was going have a career in the Navy. He was deeply religious and always defended his faith unabashedly. He was unbelievably hard working. When he graduated from the Academy, he received an award for being the most scholastically improved midshipman for the four year period.

He was a person of enormous physical and moral courage. On his first assignment aboard ship he risked his own life to save the life of a sailor and was awarded the Navy Lifesaving Medal.

He loved his country passionately and was intensely patriotic.

Bill died fighting the one opponent he couldn't lick. We will always remember his determined efforts to attend funerals and other functions for his Classmates and friends when it was almost physically impossible for him to do so.

In addition to his wife, Mary Jane; he is survived by his brother, John, of Little Neck, NY; two daughters, Loretta Shanahan Bradbury of New York City, and Donna Shanahan of Pasadena, CA; and two sons, William and Matthew, both of Springfield, VA. Memorial contributions in Bill's honor would be welcomed by the Parkinson's Foundation. excerpts from the eulogy given by his cousin and lifelong friend, James F. Gill

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Last Call JAMES CHARLES MCCOY JR. '56 James C McCoy Jr of Sevema Park, MD, was found dead in his home on 23 September 2000 after an apparent heart attack. He was 67 years old.

Bom on 16 September 1933, in San Diego, CA, Mr. McCoy spent his early years in Jacksonville, FL. Shortly after graduation from the Naval Academy with the class of 1956, he married Carolyn Seibert, a graduate of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. She preceded Mr. McCoy in death by three weeks, after a lengthy illness. The couple had lived in Sevema Park for 34 years.

Following graduation from the Naval Academy he served in CONY ( D D E - 5 0 8 ) as elecfronics officer and INDEPENDENCE ( C V A - 6 2 ) as electrical division officer, from which he was ordered to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, where he earned a bachelor's degree in communications engineering in 1962.

After postgraduate school came assignments to Staff, Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla Four (Manned Spacecraft Recovery Force, Atlantic) as communications officer, and DOUGLAS H . Fox (DD-779) as operations officer His last active duty assignment was at the National Security Agency, Fort Meade, MD, from 1966 to 1967. During his active duty time he also earned a master's degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. After leaving the Navy, he continued his career as an electronics engineer, holding positions with Westinghouse, the Electromagnetic Compatibility Analysis Center in Annapolis and the Federal Maritime Administtation. He retired from the federal govemment in 1989 and was a consultant and sales representative for Seacoast Elecfronics, a Florida-based marine electtonics firm.

An avid camper and outdoorsman, he spent much of his childhood and adult life working with the Boy Scouts of America. He volunteered for many years as scout master for Troop 339 in Sevema Park, and was a unit commissioner and on the Four Rivers District Training Committee.

Mr McCoy was a ham radio operator and an active member of the Maryland Mobileers Amateur Radio Club.

Mr McCoy is survived by two sons, James C McCoy III of Londonderry, NH, and Stephen D. McCoy of Easton, MD; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on 29 September 2000 at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sevema Park, MD, with inurnment at the church.

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JAMES EARL MARTIN '59 James E. Martin died on 28 April 2000 of cancer at his rural Mazeppa, MN, home.

CHARLES HUME NICHOLS '58 Jim was born on Lieutenant Colonel Charles Hume Nichols, 12 June 1936 in Des USMCR (Ret.), was stricken on 27 November Moines, LA. He gradu2000 with a heart attack suffered after exercisated from Culver ing at the Naval Academy Natatorium. He was Military Academy in rashed to the Anne Arandel Medical Center, but Culver, IN, in 1954. expired at the hospital.

He was appointed to the Naval Academy from Charlie was bom in Washington, D.C, on 10 the state of Iowa and graduated with the Class March 1935, graduated from the McDonogh of 1959.

School in Owings Mills, MD, in 1954, and joined Jim was a member of the 14th Company, with the Class of 1958 at the Naval Academy. was managing editor of the '59 Lucky Bag, and Upon commissioning as an officer in the United a member of the Masqueraders, appearing in "Mr. States Marine Corps, he became a hawk missile Roberts" as Doc in 1959, and in "Stalag 17" officer and an afr confroller He resigned his ac- in 1958. tive commission after the initial obligation, and Upon graduation, he reported for duty aboard became a reservist, maintaining that affiliation MANSFIELD (DD-728) Long Beach, CA, and maruntil his retfrement from the Reserve. ried his love of 40 years, Sharon Ultsch. After Charlie pursued several avocations, includ- completing desfroyer engineer officers school on ing teaching at his high school alma mater Early 24 March 1961, he became chief engineering on he was as a math teacher for seven years, and officer aboEU-d MANSHELD. after he finished a business career he taught for DesRon Nine's home port changed on another five years. He was also a relocation of- 3 October 1961 from Long Beach to Yokosuka, ficer for Baltimore Gas and Electric at the Calvert Japan. Sheuron followed after resigning from the Cliffs Nuclear Plant for five years, and then spent Long Beach Unified School District. Upon 20 years in the marketing area of IBM. arriving in Japan, she soon was teaching at The He was an avid sportsman, playing tennis and Sullivans School (Navy Dependent School) swimming on a regular basis, and cheering on in Yokosuka.

Navy football as a season ticket holder He was Jim was relieved on 15 May 1962 and also a boater, spending happy days on the Chesa- reported for duty as executive officer and peake Bay on his boat. navigator aboard WHIPPOORWILL (MSC-207) His wife, Marjorie, and five sons, Charles, Sasebo, Japan. Sharon was able to find a teachCurtis, James, Todd, and Erik, all of the Wash- ing position at the Emest J. King School (Navy ington metropolitan area, and three grandchil- Dependent School) in Sasebo. dren, survive Charlie.

On 1 June 1963, Jim was promoted to lieuA memorial service was held at the Taylor tenant and resigned later that year to begin a new Funeral Home in Annapolis, MD, another was career with IBM in Chicago. He became part of held at the McDonogh School Chapel, and the pefroleum marketing team where he stayed inurnment was held at the Naval Academy until 1971 when he became petroleum industry Columbarium on 4 December 2000. marketing manager in Kuwait with IBM World Trade. He came to Rochester, MN, in 1975, where he finished his 28-year career with IBM in marketing support.

He loved being with his family, enjoyed scuba diving all over the world with Sharon, woodworking, model building, reading, working with young people as an NRA firearms instructor, esHoy I shipmate, joy! his family free farm, riding along side ((Pleas'd to my Soul at death I cry,) tablishing his sons on his Harley, and the camaraderie of Our life is closed, our life Begins, his fellow H.O.G. friends. Jim was an uncomThe long, long anchorage we leave,monly decent man.

Ifie ship is clear at last, she leaps! A bagpiper piped during the outdoor service and an honor guard of Marines gave Jim a She swiftl coursesfrom the shore, final salute. !)oy! shipmate, joy!

He is survived by his wife, Sharon; sons, Kurt and Corporal Derek Martin, USMC; daughters, â&#x20AC;&#x201D;'Walt 'Whitman Stacey and Erin; and two grandchildren, Gabriela and Devin.

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Memorial contributions may be made to the school reunions and a VP-49 reunion of those and served a tour in Vietnam from 1964 to 65 Jim Martin Memorial Tree Fund, RRl Box 136C, who served that squadron when it was Bermuda flying the Marine Corps' most lethal plane, the based. In September of 1999, they traveled with F8E Crasader Mazeppa, MN 55956.

Sharon U. Martin a group of USNA alumni for a wonderful week After his resignation from service in 1967, in freland. Two events that he had looked for- Mike decided to make it a go in the private ward to, a VP-1 reunion in May 2000, and his sector and took a job with American Cyanamid JAMES INSLEY DUDLEY '60 40tii USNA class reunion in October 2000, had in New Jersey. After his tenure at American Lieutenant Com- to be missed due to his treatment schedule.

Cyanamid, Mike took a position with Formica mander James I. "Jim" Jim had two great lovesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;his Lord, whom he in Massachusetts, which eventually landed him Dudley, USN (Ret.), served faithfully, and his family. His two girls a position as plant manager for Formica in died on Friday, 10 and his five grandchildren were his pride and joy. Roseville, CA, in tiie fall of 1976. In 1980, Mike November 2000 of Jim was a warm and generous personâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a won- then took over as vice president of operations complications follow- derful, loving husband, a good man and friend. for La Maur, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN. Mike iig freatment for acute He was a good and faithful servant of the Lord, eventually went into business for himself in 1986, uyelogenous leukemia. and he will be missed so very much by both fam- where he sold private aircraft and provided Me was 64 years old. flight services from his base in Cenfral Califorily and friends.

Jim was bom on 17 Jim is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, nia. In 1988, Mike worked for Sun Laboratories February 1936 in Beth, and her husband. Commander Bill Ort, of as their general manger in Atlanta, GA. He also Hagerstown, MD. He graduated from the Naval Annandale, VA, daughter, Amy, and her husband, operated a consulting business from his home in Academy with the Class of 1960 and spent that Dr Michael Edwards, of Beaufort, SC; grand- Fafr Oaks. summer instracting plebes. He then headed to children, Jim, Emily and Sara Orr, and Julie and Mike eventually wanted to be of service to Pensacola for flight fraining. While in Pensacola, Maggie Edwards; and his sister, Betty Litton of people and his community, and took a position he met Judy Ingram and they were married on 1 Hagerstown, MD. He also leaves four nephews with the Califomia Department of Veterans AfJuly 1961. Jim completed flight fraining and re- and two nieces. fafrs in 1994. He was named interim director of ceived his Wings of Gold in February 1962.

Jim was laid to rest with full military honors the Veterans Homes of Califomia in April 1999.

His first squadron was VP-49 in Bermuda fly- at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in Scale, AL. Prior to that, Mike had served as the chief of the ing P-5Ms from July 1962 to July 1963. He Judy Dudley, Beth Orr & Amy Edwards Farm and Home Purchases Division of the Califransitioned to P-3s as the squadron changed fomia Department of Veterans Affafrs. He also home port to Patuxent River, MD, in July 1963. had worked at the Veterans Home in Yountville, His next duty station was the Naval Postgradu- MICHAEL MADALO '62 CA, as chief of plant operations and as admiiusate School in Monterey, CA, where he received Michael Madalo passed away on 5 Decem- frator to the Home. his degree in aeronautical engineering in 1967. ber 2000 in Roseville, CA, due to complications During his spare time, Mike worked as a Blue He was stationed at Pax River again from 1967 suffered during heart bypass surgery. He was 64 & Gold Officer for the Naval Academy in the to 1969, as an instractor pilot with VP-30. Back years of age.

Sacramento Mefro Area. No sfranger to politics, to the West Coast in September 1969 joining VPA memorial mass was celebrated at St. Mel's Mike was instramental in raising money for the 1 at Whidbey Island, WA, as they fransitioned to Catholic Church in Fafr Oaks, CA, on 12 Decampaign of Dan Lungren as attomey general of P-3s. Two WestPac deployments and a homeport cember 2000, and one in his honor at the chapel Califomia. change to Barber's Point, HI, from 1970 to 1971 at the Veterans Home in Yountville, CA. In recognition of Mike's hard work and dedifoUowed. A Washington D.C. tour came next, Mike was bom in Brooklyn, NY, on 6 Octo- cation to the Department of Veterans Affairs, a where he worked with P-3 derivatives at ber 1936 and grew up in the city for several years recreation fund has been set up in his name for NavAfrSysCom from 1971-1975. Sea duty fol- before moving to Virginia. From there, Mike veterans in need of assistance. Also, a kiosk at lowed on board NIMTTZ as communications of- enlisted in the Marine Corps and attended boot the cemetery, which he was instramental in openficer, with the occasional COD flight to pick up camp at Parris Island, SC. His first duty station ing up once again in Yountville, CA, has been the mail! after boot camp was Okinawa, Japan, where he dedicated in his name. Contributions may be Jim finished his 20-year career at Naval Sup- was selected to attend the U.S. Naval Academy made to the Mike Madalo Recreation Fund c/o port Activity, Brooklyn, and Mitchell Field, on Preparatory School in Bainbridge, MD. He en- Veterans Home of California, 100 California Long Island, NY. He and Judy retfred to Opelika, tered the Naval Academy in June of 1958. As Avenue, Yountville, CA 94599-1413.

AL, where they ffrst had an 1840s plantation classmate Peter Maclsaac recalled, he would hear Mike is survived by a beautiful family, inhouse on 20 wooded acres, and then lovingly the strains of Mahler, Bach or Brahms when he cluding his wife, Pafricia; four sons, Michael, restored Judy's grandparent's home in town. visited Mike's room in the Seventh Wing. Tom Pafrick, Matthew and Thomas; four grandchilJim's second career was as the office manager would be leaning back in his chair, hands clasped dren, Christina, Connor, Stephen and Isabella; for a law firm in Aubum, AL, from 1981-1998. behind his head, either dozing off or relaxing. his mother, Catherine; sister, Gloria; and his Jim was an active member of Emmanuel His roommate. Bob, would be reading a novel brother, Lee. Episcopal Church in Opelika. He served in many or Shakespeare. Mike was usually reading the This earth seems a lesser, lonelier orb capacities over the years, as junior warden, Bible. Peter often thought the scene belonged witiiout Mike; yet he will not leave our memosenior warden, lay reader and lay eucharistic more at Saint John's College than in Mother ries or our prayers. All who knew Mike will minister, and treasurer He was active in the Bancroft. Mike, of course, was well liked and gravely miss him for he was traly an amazing restoration of the historic church building for its much respected at Navy. man and a warrior 125th anniversary.

Upon graduation in 1962, Mike's heart still Mike's ashes were interted with honors at the Jim and Judy enjoyed traveling together to belonged to the Marine Corps and he selected Veterans Home in Yountville, CA. visit tiieir children and grandchildren, and to the them once again, but this time Marine Corps Air. Thomas J. Madalo USMA '95, Bob Bosser '6 beach with friends. They attended several high He graduated from the Naval Afr School in 1963 & Tom Johnson '62 Shipmate, March 2001

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Call REGINALD GEORGE HAMMOND '66 Captain Reginald G. "Reggie" Hammond, USNR (Ret.), of San Diego, CA, died on Monday, 25 December 2000 at home, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was 57 years old. At the time of his death, he was surtounded by loving members of his immediate and extended families.

Reggie was bom on 24 April 1943, in Ventura, CA, where his grandfather, Stephen Reginald Hammond, was rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Reggie was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Class of 1966, and the Navy Postgraduate School. He attained the rank of captain in the Naval Reserve.

After his retfrement from the Navy, he worked as an engineer for the United States Forest Service and as a civilian engineer for the Navy.

Reggie loved the Lord and spent a great deal of his time serving in the Cursillo and Kyros ministries. His first love was people and he touched the lives of innumerable adults and children with his love and generous spirit. He also loved music and spent many magic hours playing the guitar and singing favorite songs and hymns.

He is survived by his wife, Sevilla Hammond; father and mother, the Right Reverend Reg and Margery Hammond of Fillmore, CA; son.

Lieutenant Michael Hammond '88, USN, and his wife, Pam; grandsons, Kyle, Sean and Jacob, of San Diego, CA; sons, Tom H a m m o n d of Tucson, AZ, and Eric Een of San Diego, CA; daughter, Jenny Watkins, and her husband, Sean; granddaughter, Payton, of Tucson, AZ; daughter, Sarah Een of Santa Paula, CA; brother, the Reverend Robert Hammond, and his wife, Lisa, of Hollister, CA; nephews, Richard, Michael, and Matthew Hammond; nieces, Elizabeth and Laura Hammond; and extended family, including aunts, uncles, cousins and adopted friends scattered across the United States and the world.

Reggie was cremated and his ashes were spread at sea. A memorial service was held on Satiirday, 30 December 2000 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in La Mesa, CA.

THOMAS ORIN MERRELL '70 Thomas O. Mertell, of Falls Church, VA, formerly of Huntingdon, PA, died on Sunday, 3 December 2000. He was 53 years old.

Bom on 15 November 1947 in Stoneham, MA, he was the son of Martha Jacobs Mertell Wible, who survives in Huntingdon, PA, and the late John Orin Merrill.

A 1965 graduate of Huntingdon High School, M r Mertell attended the Villanova University for a year and was accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He graduated in 1970 with a bachelor of science degree.

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For two years, he served aboard MCMORRIS as the CIC officer and was later selected for Navy Supply School in Athens, VA, after which he served as supply officer for two years aboard RICHARD E . BYRD, a guided missile desfroyer Mr. Mertell served in various positions in Washington, D . C , including the craise missile project and on the staff of the assistant secretary of the Navy.

He retired from the Navy as a commander in 1991. After his retfrement, he was employed by Science Application International in Falls Church, VA, as a senior confracts manager His three great passions were his grandson, Noah, fly fishing and the mountains of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Mertell is survived by his mother, Martha J. Menell Wible; son and grandson. Hunter F. Mertell and Noah Mertell of Park City, UT; and two brothers, Robert J. Merrell of Lewisburg, PA, and R. Scott Mertell of Huntingdon.

Funeral services were held on 7 December 2000 at the Robert E. Peters Funeral Home in Huntingdon, PA, with the Rev. G. Edward Comelius officiating. excerpts from The Daily News (Huntingdon, PA)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;6 December 2000

STANLEY KEITH HALL '71 Stanley K. Hall of Milwaukee, WI, formerly of Holts Summit, MO, died on Wednesday, 4 October 2000, in Holts Summit. He was bom on 13 April 1949, in St. Louis, MO, the son of J.W. and Helen Lucille Norton Hall.

Stan was a graduate of Jefferson City High School and attended the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, for two years, entering with the Class of 1971 in June of 1967. Stan spent his two years at USNA with the 25th Company. He was very popular and forged some strong friendships that lasted well beyond his days at the Naval Academy. His great sense of humor was a sfrength that helped many of his Companymates contend with the rigors of Plebe Year. Stan decided, following his Youngster Year, to return to his home state of Missouri to complete his degree there and marry his high school sweetheart, Patti.

He graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor's degree in business adminisfration in 1971. In 1971, Stan martied Patti Sochinski and they moved to Milwaukee, WI, where he lived for the rest of his life. He was employed by Northwestem Mutual Life Insurance Company from 1971 until May 2000. They had three daughters: Jennifer Diane Hall of Milwaukee, WI, Lisa Elaine Hall (now

martied to Mikhail WaU, U.S. Navy) of Great Lakes, IL, and Daria Leeann Hall of Austin, TX. He is also survived by his brother Larry D. Hall of Fulton, MO; and sister, Kathy E. Hyder of Clinton, MO. Stan championed education and was a strong supporter and active participant in the education of his three children. He was like a dad to all his children's friends, and is sorely missed by all of them. His hobbies included music, travel, dining out, and attending the theater The visitation and funeral were held on 6 October 2000 at Concord Baptist Church in Jefferson City, MO. He was buried on 7 October 2000 at Hopewell Baptist Church in New Bloomfield, MO. If anyone should like to send a letter to his parents, they may be reached at the following address: Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Hall, 124 E. Center Street, Holts Summit, MO 65043. Stan will be greatiy missed by his family members and USNA Classmates.

Rich Burman & Brian Horais '71

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