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Hunter D. Washburn
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he eldest of nine children (eight of whom attended Phillips Academy), Hunter Washburn was no stranger to Andover’s athletic fields; he grew up on campus in Johnson Hall. Earning 12 varsity letters, Washburn captained three teams his senior year: cross-country, swimming, and crew. During his four years at Andover, Washburn led an undefeated cross-country team to a New England championship, setting a course record in the process. When Washburn was captain of the boys’ swimming squad, their near-perfect season culminated in a close second-place finish to Exeter at the New England Interschols tournament. Under the seasoned eye of his father, Pete, Washburn led boys’ crew, which included siblings Spencer ’01 and Taylor ’03, to a 5–2 season and a second-place finish at Interschols. Washburn went on to the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating with a BS in history and earning an MBA in
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financial management from the Naval Postgraduate School. Washburn was a four-year member of the Naval Academy’s lightweight rowing team. Senior year, he captained the 2004 squad and stroked the varsity boat to an undefeated regular season, winning both the Eastern Sprints and IRA National Championship, and competed at Henley Regatta, making it to the semifinal round of the Temple Challenge Cup. Cmdr. Washburn currently serves as executive officer on the USS Gravely (DDG-107) stationed in Norfolk, Virginia; he previously had command of the USS Monsoon (PC-4), stationed in Bahrain, during which time his crew twice earned the Battle Efficiency Award. Washburn’s personal awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, and Navy Achievement Medal. When not at sea, Washburn lives in northern Virginia with wife Jenni, and their children Ellison, Maren, Hagan, and Linden.
2000 boys’ swim team: Washburn is front row, center.
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