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June 1997

Volume 60, No.5

Features

Officers and Trustees

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On the Horizon...

1997 Fall Academic Calender

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Remembrances NEW! to Shipmate

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All Hands

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Alumni Association Staff and Assistance "We're here to help!"

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Brigade Activities

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1996 Financial Report 10

Navy Academics

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Navy Athletics Our Navy Teams

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USNA Website Come surf with us

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Class News

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President's Call The Future Looks Bright

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NAAA 4 Honor Concept

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Chapter News 117 "But still when two or three shall meet...

Dean Renard '55 Retires 14 THRESHER & SCORPION

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President's Call The Future Looks Bright Rear Admiral Ronald F. Marryott, USN Navy (Ret.) '57

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onsidering all the circumstances 1996 was a good year for the Alumni Association—building on the momentum from 1996, 1997 appears to be well on its v/ay to being an outstanding one. We clearly are headed in the right direction and the future looks bright. Our success can be attributed to the efforts of many of you, and for your support, I am profoundly grateful. We have just completed the audit for 1996 and the balance sheet on pages 10-11 documents our financial picture at the end 1996, our best year in the recent past.

We are not resting on our laurels. Our staff has worked and will continue to work hard.

Since assuming the role of CEO, I have demanded more of them and challenged them all to provide you a greater degree of service and do it better. I am particularly pleased that the teams we have formed continue to build the operational strategic capabilities which will enable us to communicate more effectively with our Alumni and be more responsive to your needs while supporting the Naval Academy.

This is the first of many steps toward improvements necessary to take the Alumni Association to the next level and into the 21 st Century.

I have had a chance to talk to many of you here in Annapolis and around the country over these past nine months and have shared with you views about the Academy and the Association. Visits have been made by me to 25 Chapters so that I could discuss Alumni Association matters and gather feedback. This has been very productive and informative. We have made some changes to our modus operandi based on your suggestions. In addition, the Chairman of the Board, Dave Church, Chip Seymour and Dan Struble have been making similar visits. For your information, trip reports are always made with copies given to all staff members for appropriate action and when considered necessary, copies are given to the Superintendent, the Athletic Director, Dean of Admissions, etc. So your voice is being heard.

While we disagree on some things, there is always one constant thread through our discussions—a love for the institution which enabled each of us to achieve what we are today. It is that feeling which brings many of us back to Annapolis, drives our desire to support our great school with your many talents and resources, and keeps you in touch via Shipmate and other means. In so doing, you help our

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school produce the very finest officers for our Navy and Marine Corps. This is what it is all about!

I believe we are doing many things right. But similar to real estate priorities, our three most important priorities are communications, communications, and communications. I actually thought we were doing pretty good at it as many of the questions I was asked had been addressed somewhere in our kit bag of communications.

However, it became apparent to all of us that no matter how hard we tried, we still were not getting the word out to the Alumni in the most efficient and expeditious manner.

So we launched several new initiatives to communicate better. List serve (AlumUSNA) came on line in November 1996; and from a modest beginning of 200 subscribers, we have grown to just under 1500. With retransmittals through our Chapters and Classes, we estimate reaching out to about 5000 Alums. Our Web Page (WWW.USNA.COM) came on line 3 May 1997, enabling the Naval Academy Family to stay in touch with our activities as well as happenings inside the Yard. This is our first shot at this media form, and we are very excited about its possibilities. I suspect we will have some growing pains, so I encourage your inputs and your patience as we develop our Web Page further.

To enable us to improve our communications in our flagship magazine. Shipmate, we formed an editorial advisory board to provide me advice regarding budgetary and editorial policies related to our printed and electronic media. The Editorial Advisory Board met for the first time in April and has come up with some beneficial recommendations which will assist in communicating our message better. The change in paper was discussed and based on the savings of over $100,000 annually, unanimously endorsed. The members of the Board are: Randy King '44 Roy Girod '53 Mike Shelley '63 John Howland '64—Chairman Mike Quinlan '67 Heather Carrington '84 Tim Wolf'87 We have produced our first Annual Report which was designed to acknowledge and thank all of you who supported us and the Naval Academy with your gifts. This report also contains a simple balance sheet of ourfinancesand

an explanation of how your gifts were used in 1996. You should be receiving it shortly. We intend to produce this publication each year.

As reported in the May issue, we held a meeting of the Class Presidents in April. The Chapter Presidents and Spring Board of Trustees Meetings were held in early May. Feedback from these has proved most encouraging. The consensus was we are on the right track. The Board of Trustees Meeting was very productive and proved that the system works. The newly elected members are: Chairman of the Board—Admiral Leighton "Snuffy" Smith '62 Vice Chairman, Central Area—Captain Neil Block, USNR (Ret.)'61 .^Trustees at Large ^Rear Admiral John Mooney, USN (Ret.) '53 Tolonel Bruce Ogden, USMC (Ret.) '53 laptain Jim Kenny, USN (Ret.) '58 Commander John Christenson, USN '81 The minutes of the Board of Trustees will be in the July-August issue of Shipmate.

A professional survey is being conducted as Shipmate goes to press. We are using a random sample of 10,000 of our Alumni to provide answers to an eight page questionnaire. We are eagerly anticipating the results and will report those to you as soon as possible.

We will continue to work on our means of communicating with you. We realize that the electronic world is not the entire answer to better communications. So we will continue to get the word out through use of Shipmate, regular mail and use of the telephone. 1 ask you to spread the word through your Chapter and Class newsletters and periodic meetings, but I encourage you strongly to read all of Shipmate.

Many of the questions and concerns I have encountered over the last nine months have been covered in great detail in Shipmate. With our ListServe (AlumUSNA) and our Web Page, we will now be able to get information out in a more timely manner Again, thank you for your support during this last year. I look forward to continuing our upward trend as we move into the 21st Century and am greatly encouraged by the day to day happenings at the Naval Academy and here at the Alumni Association. The Class of '82 on their 10th Reunion used the phrase "Our Future's so bright we have to wear shades," and that describes exactly our coming years.

NAAA

By Jack Lengyei, Director of Athletics

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he Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA), founded in 1891, is a non-profit organization whose objective is to "pro mote, influence, and assist in financing the athletic contests of the Midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy" in accordance with the policy of the Superintendent of the Academy.

NAAA funds are generated through admissions charged for intercollegiate athletic contests, appearances by Navy teams on television, from dues and gifts from members of the Association and from interest on invested funds. All revenue received by the NAAA is committed to the support of the Academy's varsity intercollegiate athletic program.

From time to time, the NAAA has needs for additional revenue to better support the Academy's broad-based athletic programs. Regularly, a prioritized listing of needs is submitted to the NAAA Board of Control, which is then sent to the Superintendent and, if he approves, includes these items on his needs list.

When directed by the Superintendent, the Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA), in conjunction with the Alumni Association, will attempt to raise funds to support specific athletic programs.

-&- —^ "-—• ~—^ %->' '"^ For example, we are now seeking funds to build new squash courts to meet international standards. The process allows donors to be sport specific in their support per their individual desires.

The NAAA has played an active role in the recent past when it came to raising funds for new facilities in the Yard. Alumni Hall benefited from a $1 million gift from the NAAA and a $3 million letter of credit signed by the NAAA. The NAAA worked closely with the architect and contractor in the design and construction of the new Armel-Leftwich Visitors Center and took the lead in outfitting the retail and display areas. The NAAA also took the lead in the naming

of the Joe Bellino Auditorium and Roger Staubach locker room in Ricketts Hall.

The NAAA is pleased to work closely with the Alumni Association in their fundraising endeavors for the Naval Academy and the Naval Academy Athletic Association, and will continue to support the improvement of all Naval Academy areas. The fine Alumni of USNA make all these projects possible. The Class of '71 was instrumental in the Bellino Auditorium project while numerous others have contributed and are recognized on the chairbacks of the Auditorium and lockers in the Staubach football locker room. The new Tom Hamilton locker room at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium was made possible in large part by private funds given by our loyal Alumni and other friends. Bishop Field benefited from the construction of a new locker facility funded by Ambassador William H.G.FitzGerald, Class of 1931, and Dr. John McMullen, Class of 1940.

Support for the NAAA and the athletic programs also comes from a very welcome source, the Naval Academy Foundation.

The Naval Academy Foundation assisted the Naval Academy's athletic -Hi- *t^-^ si*r_». ^„.^ .^k. Jk. programs by providing funds to enhance coaches' salaries, purchase five homes for coaches, and for improvement of the Naval Academy Prep School's athlefic facilities.

Through the generous donations of the Alumni and our stewardship, we continue to boast one of the top intercollegiate athletic programs in the country, one of which we can all be proud.

We hope that all of our former Midshipmen student-athletes will, at one time or another during their career, consider supporting their former sport to help ensure that another Midshipman may enjoy the camaraderie and success they once enjoyed.

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idshipmen of the early 19th Century felt personal honor was of prime importance for all future military officers. Disputes and petty insults were considered, affairs of honor Insulted Midshipmen who believed their integrity had been challenged, demanded .satisfaction normally by dueling. Although these methods are not an |acceptable means of problem resolution in today's armed forces, it was the norm in 1845 when the Naval Academy was founded.

The old saying, "You cannot know your future, unless you understand your past" rang true on 2 May 1997, as an Honor Display was dedicated in Smoke Hall consisting of Midshipmen archival photographs and text on Honor at USNA. Smoke Hall, known as "the heart of the Brigade activities" and the area where Honor Boards are held, was se-

cept include former Naval Academy Superintendent and former Chair of Naval Leadership USNA VADM William Lawrence '51; VADM James Sagerholm '52; and H. Ross Perot '53.

"These men," said MIDN 1/C Andrew Kleeman, chairman of the Academy's Honor Committee, referring to the retired admirals in attendance, "are a living reminder of where our Concept has come from. The display," he adds, "does by no means represent the entire Naval Academy tradition of building character."

ADM Larson also expressed his gratitude to those on the dais. "These are two gentlemen I have served with in the past," said ADM Larson. "I have a great deal of admiration and respect for them and what they stand for. They are certainly, in my view, examples of leadership by

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lected as the location for the display, integrity.. .leadership by example. They resince every Midshipman passes ally have set a standard, even from their through Smoke Hall en route to King Midshipmen days, all the way through Hall for meals. their Naval Service."

The information contained within ADM Charles Larson said he gave a the display can easily be exchanged or great deal of thought to the Honor Conupdated allowing Midshipmen to learn cept, while serving as Honor Chairman in more about the history of the Honor jhis senior year at the Naval Academy.

Concept. The display, created by and IWhile preparing to return for his second for Midshipmen, acknowledges the tour as Superintendent, ADM Larson asked VADM Lawrence along with some Midshipmen check out the new Honor unique tradition of the Honor Concept. Concept Military Academy graduates about honor display in Smoke Hall Professor Robert Rau of the Political codes versus honor concepts; what they Science Department conducted much of the research. Naval Academy really meant; and what is the appropriate way to approach these conSuperintendent ADM Charles R. Larson '58 emphasized that the Honor cepts at the Service Academies.

Concept is something Midshipmen should live with and believe inâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; "I'm absolutely convinced that our Concept is one that the Midshipnot something they're afraid to get caught by, or be punished by. men must believe in; must live with, and must own," ADM Larson said.

"I think this is a wonderful history how we arrived at the Concept we "This is an appropriate way to go, because it is something you will then have today," he said. "I think the initiative of the Midshipmen is just be able to carry with you as you go into the Fleet." one more indication of their strong feeling of their ownership of the "The Brigade's Honor Concept lies in 'doing the right thing' simply Concept." because it's the right thing to do," Kleeman adds. "It's to take responsiThe Honor Concept, as Midshipmen know it today, was first devel- bility for the actions of themselves, as well as hold each other to the ^bped under Brigade leadership in the 1950s. Forerunners of the Con- standards we need as Naval Officers."

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Historic Annapolis on the Chesapeake Bay The concept for the display was developed by ENS Eric Goralnik '95, who was inspired by a speech given by BGen. Michael W. Hagee '68. the predecessor of current Character Development Division Director Col. David A. Vetter '67.

Hagee, a combat veteran, spoke to the brigade in 1995 on how Midshipmen of the past resolved honor disputes with fist fights. He gave scores of examples from the Fleet Marine Force and from life on the Yard. Hagee's demeanor seemed to set the Midshipmen at ease as they listened carefully to his factual sea stories.

He asked several rhetorical questions ranging from the use of fake identification cards, marital infidelity, covering up for a Classmate or subordinate and stealing government property.

"Are these the sorts of things that are included in your definition of honor?" he asked, "What does your definition tolerate for yourself and others? In my opinion, the Midshipmen Honor Concept," said Hagee, "is the absolute minimum standard. It does not begin to encompass nor touch upon the kinds of situations that will confront you both here and in the fleet."

MIDN Goralnik wanted to erect a display reminding Midshipmen of the many changes the Naval Academy experienced throughout history regarding the Honor Concept, but as a Firstie, his time was limited.

Before graduation, Goralnik passed the project to MIDN 1/C Steve Lynch and MIDN 1/C Yolanda Blair, both of the Class of '96. They researched Ross Perot's senior term paper, noting that Perot had contacted every living Class President since 1891 to obtain information on the Honor Concept.

The Mids formulated a display and presented their proposal to the Executive Steering Committee last year. ADM Larson approved the project immediately after the Midshipmen finished their briefing. But even Lynch and Blair were unable to see the project to completion.

MIDN James Murphy '97, one of many Midshipmen receiving the torch, commissioned the help of Naval Academy Museum Director, Associate Professor William Cogar, who supplied the supporting historical artifacts and reworked the display transcript originally written by Murphy.

"It was a little bigger project than they [Class of '95] initially realized," Kleeman said. "It has taken until now to get it both funded and developed. But this display turned out better than I expected."

The exhibit designers were Chris White Design of Severna Park, MD, who also designed projects for the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, and the ARIZONA Visitor Center in Hawaii. Exhibits Unlimited located in Alexandria, VA, who fabricated the case that houses the copy of the Magna Carta owned by Ross Perot, also participated in the project. <, "I got a chance to talk with Ross Perot a couple of weeks ago about 1 today's ceremony," said ADM Larson. "He very much wanted to be here today to share with the other Class Presidents. He's very excited about how the Midshipmen are carrying on in the footsteps of those before them."

This year's Deputy Chair for Education MIDN 1/C Chris Mandemach also worked with the full support of the '96-'97 Honor Chair ensuring that the project was completed.

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1996 Financial Report From the Chief Financial Officer

USNA Alumni Association Statement of Financial Position December 31,1996 Assets Cash and cash equivalents Short-term investments Accounts receivable, net Inventories Prepaid expenses Key employee annuities Long-term investments Property and equipment, less depreciation Total assets Liabilities and net assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Midshipmen deposits on life memberships Glass operating accounts Deferred income and deposits Funds held for USNA Gift annuities, trusts, pooled income fund Accrued l<ey employee retirement Unamortized life memberships Total liabilities Net assets Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted Total net assets Total liabilities and net assets

$981,515 6,496,185 243,171 34,331 41,574 248,242 19,551,798 1,393,541 $28,990,357

$356,693 372,186 788,520 244,441 16,074,869 974,121 219,885 6,151,401 25,182,116

1,896,278 359,764 1,552,199 3,808,241 $28,990,357

These figures are drawn from the 1996 audited financial statements and condensed 1or this presentation. Full financial statements, with the independent auditors' report thereon, are available upon request from the Treasurer of the Alumni Association.

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Shipmate, June 1997

We are pleased to report an outstanding year at the Alumni Association. Our most significant 1996financialevent was our increase of $ 1.37 million in unrestricted net assets. Unrestricted net assets belong to the Association without donor-imposed stipulations.

Our performance in 1996 was driven by successful special project, annual fund. President's Circle, and planned giving campaigns. These campaigns raised $4.07 million for the Naval Academy and $2.65 million for the Alumni Association. An additional $3.00 million in revenue was generated from membership dues, investment gains, and from our various sales programs.

Total revenue $9.72 million.

Total expenses and funds raised and held or remitted for the Naval Academy are depicted below in dollars and as a percent of the total. $4.18 million/50.1% Support to Naval Academy $934 thousand/11.2% Alumni services $1.09 million/13.1% Communications & information $922 thousand/11.0% Development $1.22 million/14.6% General & administrative $8.35 million Total expenses $9.72 million -I- Total revenue $8.35 million - Total expenses = Increase in unrestricted net assets $1.37 million

USNA Alumni Association Statement of Activities Year ended December 31,1996 Support Unrestricted contributions from donors Dues

$2,645,463 506,181

Total Support Other support Contributions raised on behalf of USNA Income earned on funds held for USNA Less amounts held or remitted on behalf of USNA

3,151,644

$4,073,975 1,414,324 (5,488,299)

Investment income and other revenue Investments, income and net gains Sales, royalties, commissions

1,448,029 1,038,644

Total investment income and other revenue

2,486,673

Total unrestricted income

5,638,317

Expenses Program services: USNA, gifts from unrestricted funds Alumni services Communications and information Supporting services: Development General and administrative

103,630 930,207 1,093,741

2,127,578

932,981 1,211,979

2,144,960

Total expenses

4,272,538

Increase in unrestricted net assets

1,365,779

Increase in net assets With temporary restrictions With permanent restrictions

186,829 383,387 Increase in net assets

$1,935,995

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^olbe/tt uUcang ^liompson Society 2.

>ome of the Naval Academy's best friends gathered in the Bo Coppedge Dining Room at Alumni Hall on April 25th for a kickoff celebration of the Robert Means Thompson Society. The Superintendent addressed the honored guests at a formal luncheon that was attended by more than 60 spirited guests.

Society Chairman, CAPT Bill Busik '43, USN (Ret), toasted the distinguished guests and they received certificates and society pins in recognition of their deferred gift commitments to the Naval Academy, through its supporting organizations. After lunch, members toured the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center and were given a private showing of To Lead and To Serve, a film sponsored by the Class of '65.

A thunderstorm prevented the attendees from viewing the formal dress parade but a quick tour of the Museum in Preble Hall gave respite from the downpour. The sun came out just in time for the Superintendent's reception. Admiral and Mrs. Larson greeted the members warmly at Buchanan Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;this forum gave many an opportunity to speak with the Admiral on a more informal basis.

Many of the members had not been back to the Naval Academy for several years and were delighted to see the changes. Memories were rekindled and recounted as members shared their Academy experiences and aspirations for its future.

The Robert Means Thompson Society was formed to recognize individuals who, through their foresight and generosity, help assure the Naval Academy a future of excellence. Society membership provides those who love the Naval Academy special opportunities to become involved in Academy life. If you are interested in becoming a member before next year's gala, please contact Jennifer John at 49 College Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401 or call 410-263-4448 Ext. 118.

RADM Ron Marryott '57 and CDR Mildred Carson, USN (Ret.)

Bill Busik '43 and Victor Delano '41

Robert Tobin Jr. '48, John L Jensen Jr. '48 and William D. Harkins '48

Jane Buchman Aylward and Julia Hutchison

Homecoming Golf!

For those golfers with no USGA Handicap, we have scheduled a No Handicap Scramble for Thursday, 16 October to precede the National Alumni Championship round on Friday, 17 October 1997.

The Scramble will be open to all USNA Alumni who desire to play and to spouses. No handicap is required. Tee times are from 1000-1200, Thursday, 16 October, with a limit of 64 players. The Scramble will be played for pride alone, so we can pair foursomes upon request. We will assign a foursome if no preferences are indicated on the application.

The Championship round will be open only to Alumni with established USGA handicaps. The format is individual stroke play with a shotgun start at 0900, Friday, 17 October. Players will compete in flights according to handicap. Prizes listed below.

Those participating in the Championship round are requested to submit photocopies of their USGA Handicap cards with their payment to facilitate tournament administration.

Players without handicaps will receive priority for Thursday, but those with handicaps may also play then, if desired, on a space available basis.

Reservations will be accepted in the order in which paid and those entrants who submit photocopies of their USGA Handicap cards with payment will be given priority—confirmation notices will be sent to those entrants only. Please make your plans early! An entry form appears below.

Classes and Class groups will be automatically grouped together, unless the foursome, individual or Class specifically requests otherwise and payment (-i- USGA Handicap card photocopy for the Championship) for each player is enclosed. Please mark your applications accordingly.

Refreshments will be available both days, and all prizes will be awarded Friday at 1400. Net proceeds go to the Navy Golf Team.

Cut off for entry will be 3 October 1997.

Please make checks payable to: USNA Alumoi Association Golf Mail to: USNA Alumni Association Homecoming Golf, PO Box 64975, Baltimore, MD 21264-4975 For inquiries call: 410-263-4448 ext. 134

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DATES: Thursday, 16 October and Friday, 17 October 1997 FORMAT: Scramble Thursday—tee times 1000-1200. Open to all USNA Alumni and spouses who desire to play. No Handicap required Limit: 64 Paid Entrants.

Championship Friday—shotgun start at 0900. Open only to Alumni with Established USGA Handicaps. (please send or bring your card). Individual stroke play by flights limited to First 132 Paid Alumni. Tee times and pairings will be available on 10 October by calling 410-757-2022.

PRIZES: Individual awards for Championship—Captain William B. Morrow Trophy for overall low gross; overall low net; and low gross and low net winners and runners-up in each flight.

NOTE: 1. All players must register at the golf course at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled starting time.

2. Your $45.00 fee includes: a seat on a cart, 18 holes of golf, mementos, refreshments, an award ceremony (1400 Friday), and a donation to the Navy Golf Team.

3. Entry fees are non-refundable (includes inclement weather). They will be used to help defray tournament expenses with the remainder going to the Navy Golf Team.

4. Confirmation receipt will be mailed. Standbys will be called as space becomes available.

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Dean 'VJack" Renard '55 Retires A Lifetime of Service . i ^^^J^p^' ^J^^ ^ \^

Dean "Jack" Renard '55 will retire officially on 6 June 1997. The everyday presence of Dean Renard's quick wit and warm humor will be missed by all of us here at the Alumni Association. We wish he and Donna the traditional "Fair Winds and Following Seas" as they embark on the next stage in their life.

They both have made a positive impact on life at the Naval Academy and we are grateful they are not going far.

Immediately following Commissioning, Dean Renard served on GEORGE K. MACKENZIE prior to attending Submarine School in January 1957. After Submarine School, Dean Renard reported aboard HARDER followed by the Naval Postgraduate School.

Then it was on to the Guided Missile School, Dam Neck,

ample, responding to the congressionally mandated reduction in end strength from 4500 to 4000 in the Brigade of Midshipmen, the loss of regular commissions for Academy graduates, a decline in the interest of our Nation's youth to serve in the Military and the continuing debate on the value of the country's Service Academies. Throughout his tenure, however, the quality of the Brigade has remained high and the admissions process has kept pace with the many dynamic changes.

Dean Renard has moved the Naval Academy forward by recruiting and selecting the most diverse entering Classes to meet the current and future needs of the Naval Service. During his

VA. He reported to TECUMSEH

as a member of the commissioning crew and from there it was on to BONERSH as Execu-

tive Officer. From April 1968 to March 1970, Dean Renard commanded BARBEL.

Following command of BARBEL, Dean Renard served ashore in assignments which included: submarine officer detailer in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Battalion Officer and Executive Assistant to the Superintendent at the Naval Academy, student at the National War College, Executive Assistant and Senior Aide to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and as Director of the Officer Professional Development Division in the Bureau of Naval Personnel.

Dean Renard commanded RALEIGH from August 1978 to January 1981, SAIPAN from June 1981 to May 1983 and the Navy Personnel Research and Development Center from June 1983 to January 1985. Dean Renard retired from active duty as a captain on 1 February 1985, and assumed the position as Dean of Admissions at the Naval Academy in May 1985.

The effect of Dean Renard's presence has been felt across the entire spectrum of the functions and acdvities while at his posidon of Dean of Admissions. He is singularly responsible for successfully guiding the admissions process through some very turbulent times. For ex-

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twelve years of service, the entering Classes have increased from 8.5% women and 14.5 minority to 16.5% women and 19.5% minority representation. Admitting the diverse group of young men and women to eventually take their place as leaders of the Naval Service has^ certainly been one of Dean Renard' cant accomplishments. During the years of existence, there has been Academy Class as representa^ve of i economic diversity of ourconKry asj tenure of Dean Renard. ' f'^' The 1985 Middle S t a t ^ Association Accreditation Report recommended the Naval Academy, "...expand the Faculty Curriculum Review Committee, or create a new body and empower it to review the entire curriculum and to initiate recommendations for improvements." The Superintendent subsequently approved a new committee, the Mission Accomplishment Review Committee (MARC) and chose Dean Renard to Chair this most signifi-

cant and important effort. The comprehensive contributions of the MARC under Dean Renard's leadership thoroughly prepared the Naval Academy for the recent and most successful 1995 Middle States Accreditation Review.

In 1996, the Naval Academy was among the first institutions to receive the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Committee on Athletic Certification. This certification process is a year long process consisting of an institutional self-study and a campus evaluation visit very similar to that of the Middle State Academic Accreditation process. The Superintendent again called upon Dean Renard to Chair this most important Athletic Certification process.

Through his leadership and total institutional knowledge, the Naval Academy received its first ever Certification. Of note, approximately one-third of the institutions evaluated by the NCAA do not become fully certified.

Dean Renard has served the Naval Academy in many other capacities concurrently.

His wide breadth of knowledge and reputation among govemment, academic and military personnel has made him uniquely qualified to act as Secretary of the Board of Visitors, consisting of Presidential appointees and members of Congress. In that capacity, he has been responsible for the preparation of the Board's report i o ^ t President of the United States.*AIso<4f*vA/as the Secretary of the AcdjertBc Hp^drhe has utilized his many years | ) l ^ « e p l ( v e experience t o ^ r i n a t ( / ^ a t body l^CCTndnuity of standardsyio e s s e l ^ l to its cntical function. He Rajj>fcifaV»\nhe top level in the Navj^ Acadwiy'Wolicy and managemei)»ope4tion|/aSy £^principal member of the SujKrintenaOT'iBxecutive Board and Position jJidVaciliy^^oard. / f^%n Renard's personal awards include the \ i e g i a i of Merit with two stars. Meritorious ServTce Medal with star and the Navy Commendation Medal.

Dean Renard is married to the former to the former Donna MacKenzie of New London, CT. They have two daughters, Kathryn and Josie, and a son, John, and seven grandchildren.

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On the Horizon Fire at Sea "SS FERNCOAST position approximately 34.8 N 23.18 E had explosion in engineroom and some crew members badly burned". So read the message intercepted from the Naval Communication Station Morocco on the evening of 12 April 1965 and rushed to me by the radio messenger. I was in command of MOUNTRAIL ( A P A - 2 1 3 ) , attached to the Sixth Fleet amphibious force.

In short order, my ship was made available to Commander Sixth Fleet and ordered to proceed to the area of FERNCOAST and render assistance as necessary. It was about twelve hours later when a column of smoke was sighted and confirmed to originate from FERNCOAST about 20 miles from her previously reported position.

In the meantime, fire from the initial explosion had caused the crew to abandon ship. The two badly burned crewmen had been put aboard SS SHOLOM, an Israeli cruise ship. The remainder of the officers and crew had taken refuge in a Swedish tanker, the SS HEMLAND. A seventy-man fire and rescue party from MOUNTRAIL picked up the FERNCOAST master and first and second engineers and proceeded to board FERNCOAST. A raging inferno had engulfed the aft superstructure and engineering spaces of the 21,000 ton tanker. Dense black smoke and flames were leaping from all openings. Hoses were rigged and provided with water from pumps taken aboard by the fire party. Thirty thousand gallons of foam were used. Water was pumped into some spaces for several hours before the water ceased flashing into steam when hitting the decks and bulkheads. Firefighting lasted for nearly 12 hours during which there were numerous occasions when the fire appeared to be under control, only to reflash again. Finally, it was over. There were no casualties to my crew although some had burned the soles of their shoes on the blistering decks. The affected spaces in FERNCOAST were a mass of twisted metal and destroyed machinery.

Shortly before the end of the fire, Greek tugs and salvage personnel arrived and prepared to tow FERNCOAST to Piraieus. MOUNTRAIL'S fire party returned to praise from those who had been listening to my frequent situation reports. A message from the Commander-in-Chief U.S. Naval Forces Europe expressed it well: "Your quick action in assisting the burning tanker SS FERNCOAST, which obviously saved the ship from total loss, has been noted with great pleasure. This is an excellent tribute to the skill and professional competence of all MOUNTRAIL and embarked Marine Corps personnel. 1 am especially proud of the superb courage which was required of all hands in the fire fighting party. The outstanding manner in which you kept all concerned advised of your progress has resulted in much favorable publicity. Your actions were in keeping with the best traditions of the U.S. Navy. Well done. Admiral J. S. Thach."

Wayne Surface '44

New to Shipmate

The calendar for the coming academic year follows. It has been approved by the Superintendent's Executive Board but is subject to change.

The most current version will be maintained at the Academic Dean's website. The calendar's address is http://www.nadn.navy.mil/AcDean/ Calendars/1997-98.txt

ACADEMIC YEAR 1997-1998 Induction Day for Class of 2001 Independence Day Academic Assembly Retreat Plebe Parents'Weekend Reform the Brigade Delayed Graduation Academic Boards

07/01/97 07/04/97 07/22/97-07/23/97 08/08/97-08/10/97 08/15/97-08/19/97 08/15/97 08/20/97-08/21/97

FIRST SEMESTER, FALL 1997 08/20/97 Classes Begin 09/01/97 Labor Day (No Classes) 09/05/97 Football v San Diego (A) 09/08/97-9/16/97 Preregistration for Spring»«P' 09/12/97 Formal Parade 98 Parents' Weekend 09/12/97-9/14/97 09/13/97 Football v Rutgers (H) Football V SMU (A) 09/20/97 Academic Reserved Period 09/22/97-9/26/97 Football v Duke (A) 09/27/97 Grades Due 09/30/97 Formal Parade 10/10/97 Football V Air Force (H) 10/11/97 Columbus Day (No Classes) ^ \ ."'1071-3/97 Alumni Homecoming Weekend (WXJ^ 10/16/97-10/19/97 Formal Parade i^^^~)'---: 10/17/97 Football V VMl (HC) /T!^ ^ - ^ ^ ^ / | 10/18/97 Academic Reserved Period r_ f y l t l 10/27/97-10/31/97 Football V Notre Dame (A) \i iML 11/01/97 Grades Due ''2.1 jM^' 11/04/97 Football V Temple (H) J^ ^ P ^ ^ 11/08/97 Registration for Second Semest^SH i B 11/10/97-11/26/97 Veterans Day (No Classes)--y^|^|1 1 B 11/11/97 Football V Colgate ( H X / " ' ^ ^ ^ k K 11/15/97 Football V Kent State (H) V " " ^! A ^ F ' 11/22/97 Thanksgiving Leave \ \ J ^ ^ • T ^ . ^J V26/97-11 /30/97 Classes End I U>. ^ v / S ^ ~ ^V . / \ o \ > 2 / 0 5 / 9 7 Football V Army «A)\A ^ \ il/06/97 Reading Days \i:j \ ' N XyO 12/08/97-12/09/97 Final Examinations ^ — '"yy^ niiQm-nmm Final Examinations ' ' 12/15/97-12/16/97 Christmas Leave (After Last Class/M i l E ^ ) 12/16/97-01/06/98 Delayed Graduation 12/17/97 Christmas Day 12/25/97 New Year's Day 01/01/98 Academic Boards 01/05/98-01/08/98

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OU ENDURED FOUR TOUGH YEARS. (LET US HELP yOU RELIVE THE MEMORIES.)

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All Hands Chairman of the Board, Admiral Leighton W. Smith, Jr. '62, USN (Ret.), Knighted Admiral Leighton W. Smith, Jr. '62, USN, (Ret.), has been granted an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Military Division). Appointed

by Her Majesty The Queen (Elizabeth), Smith was bestowed the award at an audience with the Queen at Buckingham Palace on 5 March.

The title recognizes Admiral Smith's key role as Commander-in-Chief of NATO's Southern Command in Naples, in directing the multinational Peace Implementation Force (IFOR) in Bosnia. The most recent U.S. Service recipient of a similar award was General Colin Powell in 1993.

According to Buckingham Palace, Admiral Smith's "skill and perceptive judgment earned the respect and admiration of the 12,000 United Kingdom troops under his command and greatly contributed to the overall success of the IFOR mission."

Admiral Smith's distinguished career includes more than 280 combat missions in Vietnam as a Navy pilot. Admiral Smith has commanded Attack Squadron Eighty-Six, Carrier Air Wing Fifteen, Light Attack Wing One, KALAMAZOO (AOR-6) and AMERICA (CV-66). He also served as a CNO Fellow after which he served as Director, Tactical Readiness for the Chief of Naval Operations, and later as Commander, Carrier Group Six. Admiral Smith also served as Director of Operations (J-3), United States European Command headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

During his tour in Germany, he was involved in operations in direct support of Desert Shield/ Desert Storm. He also played a key role in the humanitarian aid outreach to Kurdish refugees in Northern Iraq.

Promoted to Vice Admiral in 1991, Admiral Smith served for two-and-one-half years as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Plans, Policy and Operations. In 1994, he was selected for his fourth star and became Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe (London), and Com-

mander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (Naples, Italy). He also commanded Joint Task Force "Provide Promise" until its disestablishment in 1996.

In 1995, Admiral Smith assumed command of the Implementation Force (IFOR), headquartered in Sarajevo. This NATO-led multinational force implemented the military aspects of the Dayton Peace Agreement on BosniaHerzegovina, for which he was recognized by the Queen.

Admiral Smith's other awards include two Defense Distinguished Service Medals, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, three Legion of Merits, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, two Meritorious Service Medals, and 29 Air Medals. He has also received the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary.

Upon retiring from the Navy in October 1996, Admiral Smith became a Senior Fellow at the Center for Naval Analysis. In addition to his work at The SPECTRUM Group, Smith is president of Leighton Smith Associates consulting.

He and his wife, Dorothy, reside in Fairfax, VA. Legislation Would Create Non-Profit National Military Museum Foundation Saying that we are "on the verge of jeopardizing two-centuries worth of military artifacts and negating the possibility of such collections in the future," Sen. Paul Sarbanes (D-MD) introduced legislation which would create a National Military Museum Foundation. The nonprofit foundation would seek to encourage and facilitate private-sector support to help preserve, interpret and illustrate the important role the Military has played our Nation's history.

"Since the days of the Revolution to the conflict in Bosnia, Americans have been proud of the role that our Military has had in safeguarding our democracy, and we have tried to ensure that future generations will know that role," added Sarbanes. "Over the years we have accumulated a priceless collection of military artifacts from every period of American his-

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Currently there are 86 museums located in 31 states DC which "instill in Americans from veterans to new recruits to elementary school students a sense of the sacred responsibility that Military Service personnel bear to defend the values that have made this country great." Yet since 1990, the Military Services have closed 21 military museums and at least 8 more are expected to close in the next few years. Each Service also has a program to gradually reduce appropriated fund support for their museums.

Sen. Sarbanes' bill calls for the appointment by the Secretary of Defense of a nine-member Board of Directors to the Military Museum Foundation, which would include individuals with expertise in military history, historic preservation, military technology and material, and museum administration. The non-profit organization would be able to channel funds into the most critical areas of preservation and collection. It could also serve to discover gaps in collections that must be filled before they are lost forever. Contact: Jesse Jacobs, Kara Peterman Phone: 202-224-4524 Paper Change for Shipmate As noted in our March, April, and May issues, we have initiated a test of new paper for Shipmate. With the increase in the cost of paper, and the dramatic increase of over 40 pages in three years due to the increased usage of email and the longevity of our Alumni, the cost of producing Shipmate magazine has increased steadily over the past four years. The Shipmate Staff was asked to look at ways to decrease costs if possible. The Staff looked at limiting the size of Class columns, limiting the number photographs each Class may submit, limiting the length of obituaries, increasing dues, reducing costs by changing paperâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the most acceptable alternative was to change the paper.

The paper provides a non-glare surface which increases the readability of the text in the Class columns and is also a more environmentally responsible product. We anticipated a savings of over $100,000 per year by changing the paper, thus helping bring the production costs of Shipmate in line.

We are working very closely with our printer to determine other methods of decreasing costs without having to sacrifice quality.

We appreciate your concerns and taking the time to apprise us of them. Please be assured that our Shipmate Staff is working to provide our Alumni with the best possible publication consistant with the constraints placed upon them. Please bear with us a bit longer as we work out the bugs.

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Staff & Assistance Annapolis Area Baltimore DC Area

(410) 263-4448 + extension (410) 269-1036 -i- extension (301) 261 -2684 + extension DEPARTMENTS

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Memorial Finds its Place in Nimitz Library A former administrator of NASA and a 1942 graduate of Brown University, Paine completed Naval Reserve Midshipmen Training at the Naval Academy, volunteered for submarines and attended submarine school in New London, CT. He served on board POMPON (SS-267) from 1943 to 1945, completing seven war patrols from the Southwest Pacific to the Sea of Okhotsk. He helped analyze and demilitarize the Imperial Japanese Submarine Force and returned to I'earl Harbor as executive officer of the prize crew aboard the giant aircraft-carrying submarine, H.I.J.M.S. 1-400.

A sculpture honoring two nuclear submarines lost at sea. THRESHER and SCORPION, was unveiled at on Thursday,

10 April, at Alumni Hall in the Bo Coppedge Room. During the same ceremony, the family of Dr. Thomas O. Paine donated to the Naval Academy a collection of 3,000 books relating to submarine warfare. Participants included ADM Charles R. Larson '58 and RADM Eugene B. Fluckey, USN (Ret.) '35 former Commander, Submarine Force, US Pacific Fleet, and Mrs. Thomas Paine.

THRESHER (SSN-593), under the command of LCDR John W. Harvey '50, sank on 10 April 1963, while on her initial deep-dive test after being overhauled. The submarine went down about 220 miles off the coast of Boston with 129 men, including military, civilian technicians and observers on board.

On 21 May 1968, SCORPION

Although released to inactive duty in 1946, Paine remained active in the submarine reserve. After earning his PhD in physical metallury from Stanford University in 1949, he researched liquid metals for high power submarine reac-

(SSN-589)

was returning to Norfolk after a Mediterranean cruise with the SIXTH Fleet under the command of CDR Francis A. Slattery '54; however, the submarine did not RADM Gene Fluckey '35 report to Norfolk as Medal of Honor recipient scheduled. On 5 June 1968, Chief of Naval Operations ADM T.H. Moorer '33 announced that SCORPION and her 99 crewmen were presumed lost. Search efforts located portions of the hull about 400 miles southwest of the Azores in more than 10,000 ft of water.

Eric Krag, the son of one of the officers on board THRESHER on 10 April 1963â&#x20AC;&#x201D;CDR Robert Lee Krag '50â&#x20AC;&#x201D;designed and sculpted the submarine memorial. Eric earned his bachelor's degree in physics at the Southern Connecticut State University in 1986, and a master's in fine arts degree in glass sculpture from New York State College of Ceramic Art and Design at Alfred University in 1988. His work has been exhibited widely in Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR. He crafted the sculpture in memory of his father and the officers and crew on board the THRESHER and SCORPION. After the dedication

ceremony, Nimitz Library will showcase the sculpture on the main floor.

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ADM Larson '58 thanks RADM Mill Schultz '50

During this event, the Paine family dedicates the Dr. Thomas O. Paine collection to the Naval Academy's special collections department.

The books include fiction and non-fiction, American and foreign literature relating to submarine warfare. The Academy will house the Paine Collection in the Special Collections and Archives Division of Nimitz Library where the midshipmen, faculty, staff and other researchers will have access to the books when they have been cataloged.

tors for the Office of Naval Research. During his career, Paine held numerous management positions with General Electric, leaving in 1976 to become president and chief operating officer of Northrop.

In 1968 Paine was appointed deputy administrator, and soon thereafter, administrator, directing NASA during the first seven Apollo missions. In 1985 he received an appointment as the Chairman of the National Commission on Space, and in 1990 he became a member of the advisory committee on the future of the US Space Program. He also served as a trustee of Occidental and Brown Universities and headed successful drives for the United Negro College Fund and the United Way. Paine died on 4 May 1992, in Brentwood, CA. The Naval Academy's Class of 1950 conceived the idea for THRESHER/SCORPION memorial sculpture. Donations from the Classes of '46, '50, '53, '54, '56, '59, '60, ' 6 1 , '63, '64 '65 and '66 helped support the memorial and fund the cataloging of Dr. Paine's collection of submarine literature.

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SS-266 Versus 1-183

By Rear Admiral Ralph M. Metcalf, USN (Ret.) '35 1 had the honor and good fortune to become commanding officer of POGY (SS-266) on November 8th, 1943.

Quite a lot of good fortune was involved, because Execs didn't normally fleet up to command the same boat on which they had previously served. 1 had commissioned POGY as her second in command at the building yard in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, trained her on Lake Michigan and off the Perlas Islands in the Gulf of Panama. After transit to Pearl Harbor, 1 had made her first two war patrols. Then 1 was detached and served as temporary commanding officer for her refit. In the next three months I was a rotating PCO (Prospective Commanding officer), refitting various boats as they came in from patrol.

As time passed and various contemporaries and Classmates were given orders to command, either being sent to new construction or to relieve existing skippers, I began to get itchy.

Then, in early November, the orders came-to pocv {SS-266) CO GROUPER (SS-214).

was in a West Coast Navy yard, under overhaul. She had the dubious distinction of having made the deepest dive of any U.S. submarine to dateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to approximately 600 feet.

This she had accomplished by accident during GROUPER

1 just had time for a few reflections about the magnitude of the task ahead of me... the Battle of Midway, when her personnel, rigging for depth charge attack, closed off her depth gages to sea pressure but continued to watch them. Since this achievement, her war record had been indifferent at best.

I just had time for a few reflections about the magnitude of the task ahead of me in whipping a boat like this into shape, when the word filtered down to me that these orders had been canceled, and that I would be getting new or* *** ^ -ÂĽ * * *^ 24

ignated patrol areas that had previously been established, with about three days in each area.

The stated reason was to give everyone a better chance for successful attacks, interspersed with rest periods, as we rotated from the hot spots into zones of lesser activity.

This sounded reasonable to me, although 1 quickly realized that it would multiply many times the task of area familiarization with as many as ten different patrol areas now being involved. 1 asked for and received copies of patrol reports to date for all ten areas (this was a stack about two feet high).

Once underway, I busied myself with the task of methodically reading the reports compiled by the skippers who had preceded me; now and then I would ask the quartermaster for a chart or two, for some detailed research.

The Japanese islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu together enclose what is called the Inland Sea. This is a deep water sea, with narrow entrances.

These entrances are easily mined and fortified; the three entrances are respecSo, I assumed command of POGY, and after tively named the Kii Suido, the Bungo Suido, 6 days of training, we embarked on her 4th war and the Straits of Shimonoseki. In normal patrol. This was reasonably successful, the 5th times, there is heavy traffic into and out of all one even more so. three entrances, as well as heavy small vessel This brings us up to April of 1944. and barge traffic within the Inland Sea itself.

The ship was in Pearl Harbor getting In the course of study, 1 ran across in one ready to sail on her 6th war patrol, having patrol report a fairly obscure reference indicathad a turnover of three officers and 22 men ing that the skipper in question believed that during the refit period. A couple of days be- the Japanese Navy's swept channel from the fore sailing, I went up to Force Headquar- Bungo Suido ran somewhere in the vicinity of ters to collect my operation order and get my the island of Fuka Shima. I called for the charts, briefing from CDR Richard Voge, Force Op- found the location, and immediately resolved erations Officer. that our surfacing location while patrolling off 1 found out that 1 was to patrol what we then the Bungo would be within radar range of Fuka called the Empire...Japan proper. I also dis- Shima. covered that there had been a major change in Accordingly, having watched the Bungo all patrol philosophy. The entire area south of day of April 28th, we surfaced at 7:49 P.M. Honshu and east of Kyushu had been dubbed Immediately after surfacing we carried out the the "Hit Parade," and patrolling submarines normal routine of starting the battery charge would sequence through the numerically des- and air charge, ventilating the boat, pumping bilges, dumping garbage in weighted sacks, etc. ders to command POGY. Needless to say, 1 was overjoyed.

Later, my premonitions about GROUPER were fulfilled. An acquaintance from the USNA Class of 1933, was ordered to command GROUPER. On a training dive off San Francisco, they failed to get the upper conning tower hatch fully closed in time. The result was a flooded pump room and conning tower, two extra months in the yard, and continuation of the downward spiral.

lis Suddenly, at 9:21 P.M. we were rewarded with a surface radar contact to the west, on a southeastedy course, distant about 6.5 miles.

Initially, we put three of our four main engines on the line (about 16 knots), and roughly paralleled him.

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ately changed course to run back down our torpedo tracks. We soon sighted and ran through a very large oil slick, which had a strong odor of aromatic aviation gasoline. Although we looked, there were apparently no survivors.

After the war, we discovered that our victim was 1-183. Slightly larger than we were, she had a top surface speed of 23 knots! Clearly she was making economical cruising speed of 17 knots during the entire time we were in contact with her. It was also clear that she had been diverted from her normal attack mission to carry aviation gas to a by-passed Japanese base.

Later, during the night of the attack, we received a coded message on our submarine

Quickly realizing that this wasn't enough, we dropped the battery charge and put all four engines on at full power (19-20 knots). Our running plot showed a target speed of 17 knots, and that he was zigzagging on only two courses, 105 degrees true and 150 degrees true.

We were slowly gaining bearing on the target, which I estimated to be a surfaced submarine or a torpedo boat.

Reference to the Nautical Almanac and some quick computations indicated that moonset would occur about midnight.

I decided that we would not attack until after midnight and moonset, that we would fire a respectable salvo of four torpedoes, since we might never see the tar- The SS-266 FOGY outside of New London, CT get; but that I would hold fire until the last possible minute in hope of get- broadcast schedule that said, "there are indicating a series of visual bearings. (This was be- tions that Jap submarines are leaving the Bungo cause of the lesser precision of radar bearings). Suido almost every night. From my next asAt eighteen minutes past midnight we had signed area, I sent back a reply addressed to gained sufficient bearing that we could start the Force Commander that said, "You're right; closing for attack. The moon went down as 1 got one." scheduled; the sea was very choppy; the sky There was a minor epilogue: When we rewas dark, with no clouds, but a light surface turned to Pearl Harbor at the end of the patrol, haze and much phosphorescence. Eight min- I was debriefed by the operations section of utes later we made the tubes ready, and I com- COMSUBPAC's staff. With, I thought, pardonmenced straining my eyes through the 7 x 50 able pride, I described the intensive research binoculars mounted in the bridge target bear- and brilliant inductive reasoning that had reing transmitter. sulted in my fixing the location of the termiThe target almost got by, but eventually I nus of the Japanese swept channel from the was able to discern the characteristic black Bungo Suido and further capitalizing on that mass of a large surfaced submarine traveling knowledge to sink a Japanese submarine. My at high speed. And so, I fed in a rapid string of Classmate, who shall remain nameless, but who "bearing, Marks" quickly the torpedo data com- was an assistant operations officer, responded puter operator reported "good solution." At superciliously, "Oh, we've known that for thirty-four minutes past midnight, I fired a months, but of course we couldn't tell any of spread of four torpedoes. Average torpedo run you people on the boats about it." was about 1500 yards. The second one hit with Restraining the impulse to strangle him on much flame and smoke, and the target disap- the spot, I gathered up my charts and papers peared from the radar screen in less than 40 and returned to POGY. seconds.

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ne of the favorite and most used tales about President Harry S. Truman, involves the sign on his desk, stating "The Buck Stops Here." During his term in office as President, 1 did not consider myself one of his fans. However, even then, some of his mannerisms including his candid remarks to reporters on his morning walks and his trait of accepting responsibility for his actions were admired by me. I guess his loyalty to his old poker playing cronies had some negative impact; but mosfly, 1 thought he was out to sink the U. S. Navy—especially Naval Aviation. His acceptance of responsibility was his greatest strength in my mind, which leads me to my story of how the United States Naval Academy taught me what "The Buck Stops Here" really means.

Plebe Summer wasn't even completed in 1940, when I amazed myself at how much I had learned about the Navy. After all, I came from the corn fields of Iowa, never having been West of the Missouri or East of Indiana. But responsibility seemed harsh to me. I refe responsibility of the captain of a ship. The captain is fully respo for his ship and crew! In a formation of ships underway, the flag may order a "turn 9," and on execution all ships turn 90 degrees to starboard, as ordered. However, the last ship in the formation fails to clear a charted reef, and his ship is sunk with the loss of some of her crew. The unfortunate captain is held responsible. That seemed unfair to me then. Wasn't he just following the orders of his superior?

It seems impossible that I didn't fully comprehend the philosophy of "The Buck Stops Here," but my subsequent behavior evidenced otherwise. Let me explain. It's early February 1943, and we were First Classmen scheduled to graduate on June 9, 1943 and finally go to sea and experience combat. (Yes, I know we entered USNA the Summer of 1940 and were the Class of 1944, but to fill the complements of President Roosevelt's two ocean Navy, we were scheduled for a three vice four year curriculum.) We were approaching theffl|£amous"Hundredth

Night."

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I wonder if they still observe Hundredth Night EPd^^jn days of old.

If not, and for those who may not know. Hundredth Night was observed officially on the 100th night before graduation. That night at dinner, the Plebes assumed the status of the First Classmen wjjo were demoted to the status of Plebes. Since this usually resulted in cofeiderable mischievous happenings that left the table in considerable msM|||^Mliallv. incurred numerous disciplinary actions by the O.O.W^Kol^^peM order to outfox the O.O.W., it was common practiceTKpbserve Hundredth Night on a different night in hopes of escaping^e trap which normally went to the "Midshipman in charge of table," naturally a Fi|-st Classman.

In February of 1943, it was my distinct honor, privilege, and respd sibility, to be the assigned Midshipman in charge of table number 12 We had a good crew on table number 125; fairly well behaved; a good' bunch of Plebes who made our ribbing prior to "carry on" more of a "happy hour" than an unpleasant time. At least that's the way I felt, being a First Classman! So it was natural that our table wanted to be the first table to celebrate Hundredth Night. That way, if we did it early enough, we'd catch the 0.0.W. completely off guard; and we could have the best and not get caught.

So, the crew wanted to do it on the 119th night. The only thing bad about that from my point of view was that this would occur on a Wednesday night of the week I had scheduled a weekend liberty. In those days.

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First Classmen with a clean disciplinary record were permitted three weekend liberties (Saturday noon until Sunday evening meal formation) during the school year.

This wasn't just any old weekend liberty, it was a very special one.

My O.A.O. (one and only—do they still use that term?) Amanda, a student nurse in Chicago engaged to be married to me following graduation, was to spend the weekend with me. She voluntary had stood extra duty to earj^j^^vilege of taking the weekend off, (their lives were as [ ours), and it was the only weekend she could do Kpt for Jui^»eek which she had previously earned and re^ She had nevej^en to Annapolis, so it truly was a special weeka, suggesting we postpone the event „„^^^^^__ ^ t h e "crew" claimed that would be too Ee the ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ • • ^ f f W got caught they would take the lying the^|fflHHi^(^QjBt my objections. That didn't sound to me, but I mu^^Sfaa^^onnected "Midshipman in Charge of 15" w i t ^ l i W a n jp the Ship" or "The Buck Stops Here," redth night on the 119th night, because all hell broke loose, and a pitcher of gravy I was 'foot. Charging up from under the table, I took covered captain; and with the help of the steward mate, comman up the mess. However, it was too late. The meal we all tr still under a mess of goo. On disembarking from ended ped over and ran down the alley alongside the galthe deck and my room. Jumped in the showers and, le :irt and blue service, was tying my necktie when the "^d ck his head in the door and told me to report to the idouble." !n off ly tra stood me in good stead, as I arrived at the O.O.W.'s • witl ing in good control. Hearing my|cnock at the doorthe need up and said, "Come ij entered, stood at on"i led off, "Midshipman' Class, sir."

"Are you the shipman Robert Thoe^ s Midshipman in C h ^ ^ o f Table! ?" he asked. " ^ s sir," I rep "Then do you know ut you on report for cnpw anyjeason ure to mainteafloi ed.

'No sir," I repji ng circumstances," I somewhat K^itatin "Well, I'm not inti You can take that up |ir Company Ol re dismissed." ye, sir," I replied, about face, and departed quickly. le time 1 reached my at the far extremity of the fourth four^^in&jny two roommates; do women Midshipmen e ternrTOWBands? looked as dejected and morose as I felt; It was a quiet room*a 1 related the interview, and they again offere^ to go to bat forjpe: The next morning, a note to report to the Company Officer brought me face to face with LCDR (later RADM) G. H. "Bird Dog" Miller '33 (an officer beloved by those of us in the 20th Company; but viewed with some apprehension by Midshipmen in other Companies, I understand). He handed me the request for weekend liberty stating I wouldn't be needing it now.

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So with a deep breath and in as steady a voice as I could muster, I said, "I'm sorry, I made a mistake, and I will take my punishment. In fact you can restrict me for the rest of the year, but there is a special reason I request my punishment to start after this weekend."

1 then proceeded to tell him about Amanda's planned trip, and that I didn't want to have her punished for my dereliction of duty. To my surprise, he stated he would discuss my situation with our Battalion, Officer, CDR (later VADM) R. T. S. Keith '28. And then it was time for me to go to the next class.

After the next class, there was a note for me to report to CDR Keith, which I did pronto! He listened attentively to my story, and said he would take my case to CAPT (later VADM) Harvey E. Overesch ' 15, the Commandant of Midshipmen.

After the last afternoon class, there was a note on my desk to report to the Commandant. Man! O Man! I was moving up the ladder in double time. I had never met the Commandant face to face except at inspections in formation, let alone in his office, and under such stressful circumstances. Besides the four gold stripes on his sleeves, he was a large man with a powerful, athletic build; and I felt about two feet tall as 1 knocked at his open office doorway.

"Come on in," sounded a strong, powerful voice from inside.

I warily, but as firmly as 1 could muster, stepped inside and sounded off with "Midshipman Thoe, First Class, sir."

CAPT Overesch rose and came around from behind his desk; and, towering over me (I was six foot tall), said, "Tell me what happened, r. Thoe."

"I made a serious mistake. Captain," I replied. Then proceeded to tell hii the sad story of Hundredth Night plus the dilemma of ruining a him chance in a lifetime trip for my O.A.O., whom I did not want punished for my dereliction of duty.

"Well, I am greatly relieved to hear you admit your mistake," he said.

"The mess in the messhall didn't bother me. What really bothered me is that after all the time you've been here, you apparently hadn't learned that you cannot delegate responsibility that has been assigned to you.

If you finally have learned that, then this whole episode has been worthwhile. As for your weekend liberty, your Battalion Officer and 1 have discussed this in some detail; and I think he will work out something for you. He's waiting in his office now to see you. You're dismissed."

"Thank you, sir," I blurted out, executed an about face, and departed with hope sprouting in my heart.

CDR Keith was waiting for me in his office, and, in a manner befitting a father, in a father to son discussion, explained that the Commandant and he had determined that undoubtedly 1 had learned my lesson and, in consideration of my girl friend, had decided not to restrict me the coming weekend. HOWEVER, a weekend liberty would not be justified, and that I only would be given regular Saturday and Sunday liberty.

Wow! From the depths of despair to the heights of joy and rejoicing, then back to the bilge. It so happened that the coming weekend had no special events like a First Class hop. So, I would get from Saturday noon formation to evening meal formation, and then to 2300. Then Sunday noon meal formation to Sunday evening meal formation. That's less time than Amanda would spend on the train from Chicago—one way! One consolation was that I was a member of a Sunday church party which would give us a couple of hours together sitting in Sunday school and worship on Sunday morning.

Thursday evening dinner was very subdued at Table 125. A great contrast from the night before. At the end of the meal, the table cloth was spotless! After dinner, 1 decided to call Amanda and ask her to cancel the trip since it seemed unfair to have her spend so much time and money for such a short time together. Phone service in 1943 was primitive compared to today's technology. Nevertheless we made contact, and she was devastated, unable to understand the situation; and I thought I detected her sobbing before my three minutes ended, and I

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didn't have adequate change to continue. So with an "I love you," I hung up.

After five minutes of self-inflicted torture back in our room, I told my wives that 1 was going back to the phone booth and tell Amanda to come ahead anyway. After all, a few hours together would be better than none. The only immediate problem was that I was out of cash.

They shoved a bunch of quarters across the desk to me with a request to go for it. So I did and she readily agreed.

Yes, it's a good philosophy—or rather philosophies: "Take advantage of opportunities when you can" and "The Buck Stops Here."

EPILOGUE 1. The weekend, though short, was super! A Plebe at table 125, by the name of S. L. Fiske (later retired as CDR), was from the northern outskirts of Annapolis, and he arranged with his parents to "loan" us their home plus refrigerator contents for the Saturday afternoon liberty hours.

What a generous gesture. The turmoil of World War 11 led to my losing contact with CDR Fiske, who I understand died in December 1995 in Florida.

2. Approximately two hours after commissioning on June 9, 1943, Amanda and 1 were married in the Annapolis Methodist Church where we had spent two hours of special liberty on that previous February Sunday morning. To have been martied in the Chapel, would have required a two day wait since we only decided to marry each other the previous January—and if you were around Annapolis during World War II, you know how early the Chapel became booked for post June Week marriages. Fifty years later, we celebrated our 50th in Annapolis at a four day Class of '44 big-bash reunion. Now we're looking hopefully for the 55th.

3. In September 1943, walking down the streets of Honolulu while waiting the arrival of my assigned ship MOBILE (CL-63), I saw this tall officer approaching who suddenly spotted me, broke into a beaming smile, and almost ran to meet me with his outstretched hand in welcome. It was none other than my Battalion Officer, CDR Keith!! Then I knew the true meaning of "Whenever two or three shall meet."

4. In conclusion, I now consider myself a fan of President Harry S. Truman!

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Brigade Activities Midshipman Carrie Howe, USN '98 After last month's false alarm as my final "Brigade Activities" article, I think this one will really be the last one.

Things are getting very exciting and hectic on the Yard with Commissioning Week events looming closer and closer; Plebes working on Herndon strategies. Youngsters checking out the latest sales at the mall.

Second Class scrounging for that last minute date, and Firsties finally realizing their time here is almost through.

Meanwhile, the Brigade still busies itself with its various clubs, activities, and sports finishing up for the year or just beginning the biggest parts of their season.

The Leadership Library had their "Best of the Best" Monster Mash competition between USNA, USCGA, and Texas A&M ROTC. The Mids crushed their competition with a time of 1:12:52. Texas followed with 1:17:52, and USCGA finished with 1:34.59. Each team had seven members, which included one female. The Midshipmen team was comprised of: 1/C Jason Martin, 1/C Chris Musselman, 1/C J. J. Puga, 1/C Jeremy Thompson, 1/C Ty Westinghouse, 2/C Dave Silverman, and 2/ C Rick Ullman. The race started with rowing in RHIBs across the Severn to the Naval Station. Once they landed on the beach, they completed the Marine Corps 0-Course. Following, they navigated through the woods to find a target. Coast Guard got lost in the woods (added proof that they can only drive ships and lay buoys). Then, the teams paddled back to the beach on Hospital Point to complete the Midshipmen obstacle course. The Mids completed the course before Texas A&M even arrived. Congratulations to the team members.

The Navy men's Tennis team beat up on Army to win the Patriot League Championships in Hamilton, New York. For the second straight year. Navy entered the tournament seeded second behind the Cadets after losing to them during the regular season. Also, Navy dominated the All-Patriot League Men's Tennis Squad. 2/C Silas Bouyer, 3/C Tim Crawmer, and 4/C Mitch Kotch were named to the Singles Team. The coaches also nominated the doubles teams of Team Captain 1/C Jay Wicklund and 4/C Jim McHugh and 2/C Bouyer and 4/C McHugh.

However, 4/C Kotch received the top honor, the Joe Abrahamson Award, presented by the coaches to the tournament's top player. He won two singles matches and three doubles matches.

The Denver Nuggets recently invited Navy Basketball Co-Captain 1/ C Brian Walker to attend their rookie camp from 23 to 25 July 1997. He is one of 18 players invited; 12 will be selected to play in the Rocky Mountain Summer League. 1/C Walker is the first player since David Robinson to receive an invitation to a NBA camp.

Our croquet team fell to the Johnies again this year, three games to zero. However, the Johnies were the National Collegiate Croquet Champions; really stiff competition in more ways than one. Yet, as usual, our guys from 27th Company had more fun...

The Academy also recently held the Annual Order of the US Current Events Competition. More than 100 Mids participated. There was a tie in the Senior Division between 2/C Nate Bailey and 2/C Seraphine Codhina. They both will receive swords for prizes. The sole winner of the Junior Division was 4/C Adam Weinstein. He will receive an engraved wristwatch. Congratulations to all of the competitors and the winners.

The Academy also hosted the International Ball to recognize its foreign Midshipmen and Officers. The event, hosted by the Commandant, Captain Randy Bogle '68, brought in hundreds of guests from the diplomatic community. Some lucky Second Class even found their Ring Dance dates. The evening began by introducing the foreign Officers and their wives and their respective countries. The First Class Midship28

men from other countries followed with their introductions. Captain Bogle gave a speech emphasizing the importance of our ties to the international community. The ceremonies concluded with the Ballroom Dance Demonstration Team performance, composed of 12 Midshipmen and civilian couples.

The Superintendent recently announced to the Brigade that he nominated us for the Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal. The award is currentiy on its way up to the Secretary of the Navy...

Big changes are on the way for the Fall.. .the Commandant, Captain Bogle, will leave us in August. The DepDant will transfer to become the Commanding Officer of the Naval Station. We will also have a new Academic Dean and a new Dean of Admissions.

Sixth Battalion began the illustrious firecracker watch to secure all parts of Eighth Wing, including the tennis courts and parking lots from possible perpetrators. While on watch, Mids have discovered many interesting things about Eighth Wing.. .these facts are brought to you compliments of 2/C Robb. Although there are 20 of these interesting facts, I thought that 1 would just provide you with a small sampling...The backshaft of Eighth Wing has: 1908 floor tiles (452 gray and 1456 white), 34 doors, 4 strobe light thingees, 1199 tan wall tiles, 642 ceiling tiles, 1 water fountain, 4 exit signs, and 18 fire sprinklers. Look for "Facts You Always Wanted to Know About the Tennis Courts" next time. And you say that Mids don't do anything productive...

And, as usual, the Yard has more construction! Stribling Walk is the latest area hit.. .it now has gaping holes surrounded by green chain-link fence. Also, the builders were kind enough to construct narrow walkways out of plywood to go around the fences so we wouldn't have to tear up the grass. Unfortunately, they've managed to destroy most of the new sod that they laid last Fall...

On another note, while the Second Class and their dates are appreciating the beautification on Stribling and Radford Terrace, the women's crew team will be on their way to Eastern Sprints. Yes, we are giving up Ring Dance to pull for Navy...

One last thing, according to 2/C Bob Whalen, the squirrel count from last month was inaccurate. Apparently, the Plebes in Fourth Company have much free time on their hands; they killed one yard dog and have the skin to prove it...

Until next Fall.. .God speed.

[Ed. Note: Carrie has done an excellent job of keeping our Alumni informed of the activities within the Brigade for the Academic Year 19961997. She will fleet up to write the "Few Inches from the Yard" column for us for Academic Year 1997-1998. Carrie will be such a tough act to follow that "Brigade Activities" will be covered by two writers next year, Midshipmen John Collins '99 and Tim Lobner '99. We are grateful to have Carrie with us for another year and look forward to working with Tim and John... Nancy] MIDSHIPMAN CARRIE HOWE '98 Carrie Howe, our Class of 1998 columnist, came to the Academy from Canton, Michigan. A member of the 19th Company, Carrie is an English major, a member of the Women's Crew Team, a volunteer with Mids and Kids, a tutoring program for Annapolis area > (luths, and a Confirmation Instructor for the Catholic Chapel Community. During 2/C Summer, Carrie served on Plebe Detail and aboard BOXER (LHD-4), and participated in the Britania Royal Naval College Exchange Program. We are grateful to have her aboard.

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By Dr. Nancy Sherman, Distinguistied Chair in Ethics On 1 January 1997, Dr Nancy Sherman, Professor of Philosophy at rial home in as concrete a way as possible—to make ethical issues comGeorgetown University, joined our faculty as the first Naval Academy pelling and relevant. In these classes, my philosophy colleagues and I Distinguished Chair in Ethics. Her charter was a broad one. Not only were training the trainers, many of whom had not themselves had forwould she help instruct our new core course "Ethics and Moral Rea- mal ethics courses. But it was clear it was a two-way street. I, for one, soning for the Naval Leader" and serve as special advisor to the Super- came away from each class with a far deeper understanding of the sort intendent and the leadership of the Academy's academic, professional of issues a Navy or Marine Corps Officer faces, and how the moral and Character Development areas; through a variety of interactions conceptions which I write about and lecture on, are at work on the militouching ultimately all Midshipmen and faculty, she would also bring tary battlefield.

A central concern as an ethics professor is to point out that there are both visibility and stature to an area of core interest to the Academy and the Naval Services. Here is a first report from her after one semes- areas of moral ambiguity in our life, and that our moral compasses must ter in our midst...Dean Robert H. Shapiro Four months ago, my children and I loaded the station wagon with boxes of books from my Georgetown office, grabbed a hammer and nails and some framed prints, and headed for my new home on the second deck of Luce Hall. A few days later, with books on the shelves, artwork mounted, and a commanding view of the Severn, I began my tour of duty as the inaugural holder of the Distinguished Chair of Ethics. I had taught at the Academy once before, in 1994, when I gave a remedial course in ethics following the electrical engineering cheating incident. From that tour of duty I had some familiarity with Midshipmen culture. But still, I knew my new responsibilities would require a much deeper immersion into Yard life than I had previously had. I began the semester with a commitment to immerse myself at the same time as I would try to keep the critical, outsider's perspective that I had been asked to bring with my appointment.

Having come to Georgetown eight years ago, after seven years at Yale, I knew how important it was to bring experience of other institutions to one's new home. My most important duties would be in the classroom—in teaching and overseeing u,.. NancySherman in her office with her commanding view of the Severn the new NE 203 course. Moral Reasoning for the Naval Officer. The course was modeled on an earlier version I had designed in be made precise enough to navigate in those areas of gray. My view, 1994. The course had been enhanced and amplified over the years, with continually confirmed, is that the bulk of Midshipmen are men and compelling military case studies now comprising a central component. women of enormous integrity. They are committed to the highest ideA routine week would involve a Monday lecture in the course to about als, and are ready to embrace service that involves deep sacrifice. I am 85 Midshipmen, and then a Tuesday seminar in which I and my col- renewed in this commitment as I talk to Midshipmen in my classes and leagues would meet with 05 and 06 level officers who were teaching office hours, or lunch with them at King Hall. But to be of good characthe smaller, instructional groups within the course that met twice a week. ter still means that we face lots of areas of moral gray in our lives. Our intuitions and rules of thumb don't always make determinate enough just what to do in a hard case, or even how to see the basic sides in the dilemma. Yet, if we are in a position of leadership, especially where we are responsible for hundreds or thousands of lives, then we need a moral compass that clears up for us some of the gray. And we need to understand just what our reasoning is in those situations so that we can justify our decisions to others who must follow our commands, or to whom we These Tuesday seminars were among the most exciting moments of are accountable. Our moral muscle must be as ready for action as our the week. Here military ethics would be articulated before our eyes. I physical strength. would often begin with an analysis of Kantian ethics, utilitarianism or What are some of those areas of gray? Well, imagine being the CO of Stoicism—whatever the theoretical fare for the week happened to be— a sub who has a man on the lookout bridge at the time the sub comes and the officers and I would then use the theory to help clarify and under heavy enemy fire. The CO decides that to save the rest of his articulate problems that either they themselves faced in the Fleet or crew he must quickly submerge, knowing that this will lead to the death ones they knew the Midshipmen currently face or would face. So the of the shipmate on the bridge. Our intuition is that this is different from topics might range from issues of conduct in Bancroft Hall, to Plebe intentionally killing one in order to save many, but just how is it differSummer, to Second Class development, to gender and minority relaent?

Or again it is easy to make choices when a good value conflicts tions, to a CO's decisions regarding adultery, to bombing missions on with a bad one, when there is a clear right and wrong, but the harder. the Bosra Road and so on. The point each week was to bring the mate-

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gray areas are when one good conflicts with another good, when it is right and right. So what happens when loyalty conflicts with honesty?

Military men and women, including Midshipmen, are taught to develop a an esprit de corps early on. The success of a mission, the safety of their lives depends on it. And yet this often comes into conflict with truth telling. To report that another has done wrong is to break the bond of loyalty. Why do we typically think honesty prevails here? On what value is it grounded so that it trumps loyalty? Understanding that foundation hopefully deepens one's commitment to it, however hard these dilemmas may be. It is not just Midshipmen that face these dilemmas, but senior officers, too, who may trust enormously some of their subordinates, but then as a result of that trust and attachment feel terribly torn when they have to report a breach of conduct that falls below Navy standards. Or again why isn't it "all fair in love and war?" In one of the Integrity Development Seminars I attended (seminars that all students

And we must be master of ourselves, master of our wills, if we are to avoid depravity... take once a month to discuss ethical issues) a Plebe said, "War is savage. There are no rules of war that matter except getting the job done with as few American lives lost as possible." I thought to myself that this Plebe will soon take NE203 in his Youngster Year, and will learn that there must be respect for humanity even within war. As compelling as a utilitarian calculus is in conducting a war, still he would learn that there are some harms, some mischief in achieving our ends, so repugnant that they can't even be put in the balance for weighing up the costs and benefits. They are a cost that could never be proportionate to the good achieved. In all these areas of gray, the classical texts are of lasting value, and I continue to use them in the classroom. Kant deepens our understanding of the foundation of morality in respect for self-governing persons. Mill and Bentham articulate our implicit views about utilitarian calculi, Aquinas tells us of the notion of collateral damage, friendly fire, and how it is different from intentional harm, Aristotle teaches us about the notion of an excellent human being and virtuous officer, whose courage and wisdom must serve as examples for others.

The Stoics, who were Admiral James Stockdale's '47 daily sustenance in those wretched eight years as a POW in Vietnam, teach us that we need to separate out what is within our control and what is outside of it. More is within our control than we often think. And we must be master of ourselves, masters of our wills, if we are to avoid depravity and servility even in the most depraved and servile conditions a human being can ever be subjected to. Our students read Admiral Stockdale's testimony at the same time as they read the Stoic text of Epictetus who Stockdale had committed to memory, from his days of studying philosophy at Stanford. When his plane was shot down on September 9, 1965, he whispered to himself, "I am leaving behind the world of technology, and entering the world of Epictetus." It wasn't only Admiral Stockdale that entered Epictetus's world. My students did, as well. After that unit of the course, they came up to me to tell me how much they loved the reading, how inspiring and fortifying they found stoicism, how it captured their own thoughts as military persons who prepare for a life of uncertainty and sacrifice. The hope is that all the ethical conceptions will resonate in some way with the lived life of a Navy or Marine Corps Officer, and that through living with these writings and discussing how they help to navigate in hard cases. Midshipmen will sharpen their own compasses and make responsible choices under their watch.

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Navy Athletics Director's Notes I would like to reflect a bit on the academic year just concluded at the Naval Academy and highlight some of the accomplishments of our Midshipmen student-athlete teams. It was a year of firsts and one that will go down in the annals as one of the best in our proud athletic history. It has been a very successful year and I want to thank all of you for your continued support of our Naval Academy Midshipmen.

Your support is critical to create the margin of excellence necessary to maintain our competitiveness in NCAA Division I-A athletics nationally.

Army-Navy Rivalry—Won by the Midshipmen, 11-10.

Football—Posted nine victories, defeated California, 42-38, in the Aloha Bowl, set 33 school records.

Cross Country—The women's squad went undefeated, while the men captured the prestigious Heptagonal Championships and Jon Clemens earned All-America honors.

Men's Soccer—Donald Field was named Academic All-America.

Men's Basketball—Won the Patriot League tide and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament.

Women's Basketball—Won a school record 22 games, beat Army three times.

Women's Swimming—Won a sixth straight Patriot League title and sent its first swimmer, Julie Mason, to the NCAA Division I meet.

Men's Swimming—Britton Smith earned Academic All-America honors.

Rifle—Undefeated for the second consecutive year, placed sixth at NCAA Championships, while Harold Kim was selected as an AilAmerican.

Women's Indoor Track—Undefeated at 11 0, defeated Army.

Men's Indoor Track—John Mentzer earned All-America honors in 5,000. Rob Tomlinson (pole vault) and John Mentzer (3,000) placed first at the IC4A Championships.

Tennis—Captured its second consecutive Patriot League title.

Several national scribes termed this past football season as the Year of the Academies. I have every reason to believe that terminology could have been used for the entire year here at USNA. It's been a great year. Here's to surpassing it in 1997-98. Coach Weatherbie has already set the standard with his team goal, "Win 11 in 97." That's what we're all about and will continue to be—Striving for Excellence in Integrity, Sportsmanship, Leadership, and Successful Athletic Teams.

Beat Army and Air Force!

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Baseball 19-26, 12-6 in the Patriot League Shortstop Bob McClure went 2-for-3 and drove in two runs with a double in a five-run fifth inning to lead the Navy Midshipmen to an 8-0 victory over George Washington. The Midshipmen took a 2-0 lead on a double by catcher Pat Klokow in the second before breaking the game open with five runs in the fifth.

First baseman Joe Krone led off the fifth with a single and advanced to second on a wild pitch.

Krone moved to third on Toph Lake's groundout. With one out, rightfielder Matt Michalowicz hit a grounder to Colonial second baseman Robert Ingwer who threw home in an attempt to nab Krone. Ingwer's throw sailed over the head of catcher Cassedy Smith allowing Kjone to score and put Navy up 3-0.

Navy went on to score four more times in the inning. Tony Mauro and Matt Smith added RBI singles before McClure drove in two runs with his double.

Tony Mauro had six hits and drove in two runs as Navy swept Lafayette 14-2 and 11-5.

Mauro went 4-5 and scored two runs in the first game, while Matt Smith drove in three runs as the Mids coasted to the easy victory. Kevin Carlson improved to 5-3 on the year by giving up just two runs, one earned, on four base hits in his complete game effort. Lafayette's two runs in the top of the sixth against Carlson broke a 27-inning scoreless streak by Navy pitchers. Pat Klokow and John Schroder drove in two runs apiece. In game two. Navy fell behind 3-0 in the second inning but got six runs in the third, one in the fourth and four more in

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the sixth to put the game away. Toph Lake, Matt Michalowicz and Mauro all had two hits for the Midshipmen. Lake had a double and triple.

Shane Groover improved to 2-1 on the year, giving up five runs, three earned, on six base hits in five innings of work. Josh Smithberger came on to pick up the save, giving up just one hit and striking out two in two innings.

Smithberger has not allowed a run in his last 13 innings of work.

The Navy baseball team continued its torrid hitting, drilling Lafayette, 18-4. The Mids, winners of six straight of eight of nine, pounded out 15 hits, including six in a 10-run sixth inning. The Mids are averaging 11.3 runs per game during their six game winning streak and scored 43 runs in the three-game series against the Leopards. Second Class Toph Lake and First Class Matt Smith had three hits apiece, with Smith driving in three runs and Lake knocking home two. Third Class Tony Mauro had two hits and three RBI, while Plebe Zach Guerra and Second Class Todd Benke had two hits apiece. Mauro went 8-14 on the weekend with six runs scored and five RBI. He is hitting .345 on the year and a blistering .542 in the Patriot League. Youngster Scott Kozink improved to 3-1 on the year, giving up four runs, three earned, on 10 base hits. He struck out six and did not walk a batter in his second straight complete game. Kozink is 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA in two Patriot League starts.

Kevin Haverbusch's sacrifice fly with one out in the eighth inning broke a seven-all tie and lifted the Maryland Terrapins to an 8-7 victory over Navy Midshipmen at blustery Shipley Field. Navy jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning as Tony Moore led off the game with a walk. Matt Michalowicz singled him to second and Tony Mauro singled off the second baseman's glove to move Moore over to third.

Moore scored when rightfielder Jim Thomas threw wildly back to the infield, while Michalowicz and Mauro moved up a base. Matt Crum's groundout scored Michalowicz and Matt Smith hit a sacrifice fly to right to score Mauro. Maryland got one run back in the second and took the lead with three in the third off of Navy starter Ed Hoak. The Terps extended the lead to 7-3 in the fifth off of Hoak and Tom McLemore. Navy cut the lead in half in the top of the sixth, scoring twice. Smith led off with a base hit and, after Mark Zematis flied out, Nate Paukovits doubled off the fence in left field. Terp shortstop Kevin Haverbusch then booted John Schroder's ground ball to score Smith. Doug Thumm singled in Paukovits to make it 7-5, but Moore flied to center and Michalowicz struck out to end the inning. Navy tied it in the eighth off Maryland reliever John Masciandaro. Nate Paukovits led off the inning by reaching on third baseman Scott Bronowicz's throwing error. Schroder followed with a base hit to center and when Maryland

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centerfielder John Bolton let the ball go by him, Paukovits came all away around to score and Schroder went to third. After Thumm grounded out, Schroder scored on a wild pitch to tie the game at seven. Maryland regained the lead in the eighth. McLemore hit leadoff man Chris Blue to start the inning and John Bolton followed with a hit-and-run single to put runners on first and third with nobody out. After Bolton' stole second, McLemore struck out the designated hitter, Joe Clemente, for the first out of the inning. Haverbusch, though, followed with his game-winning sacrifice fly. Navy did rally in the ninth off closer Mike Ginsburg. Ginsburg struck out Mauro to start the inning, but pinch hitter Luke Braham stroked a single to right, hisfirstcollegiate hit, and Smith followed with a bloop single to right to put runners on first and second. Ginsburg, though, bounced back to strike out Zematis and Paukovits to end the game. Smith had three hits, while Michalowicz, Mauro, and Schroder had two hits apiece. Ed Hoak started and went four innings, giving up six runs, five earned, on eight base hits. He walked one and struck out two. McLemore, who falls to 0-10 on the year, gave up two runs and three hits in four innings of work. He walked two and struck out five.

Tom McLemore and Scott Kozink both tossed complete game victories to lead Navy to a doubleheader sweep of Lehigh. Navy won the first game 4-1 and took the second game 42. McLemore earned his first victory of the season in the first game, allowing just two hits and an unearned run in the full seven innings of work. He struck out three and walked one.

Lehigh scored in the third to take a 1-0 lead before the Midshipmen tied the game with a run in the sixth. Navy then scored three runs in the top of the seventh to take the lead and the win. Zach Guerra led off the Navy seventh with a walk and moved to second when Matt Smith reached on an error. Pinch-hitter Todd Benke then dropped a sacrifice bunt to put runners on second and third with one out. Pinch-hitter Nate Paukovits then walked to load the bases for John Schroder, who put Navy up 3-1 with a two-RBI double. Doug Thumm then delivered an RBI single to put Navy up 4-1. In the second game, Kozink struck out nine Lehigh batters and scattered five hits to pick up the win.

Lehigh took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second, but Navy scored twice in the top of third on RBI singles by Toph Lake and Matt Michalowicz to take the lead for good. Navy went up 3-1 with a run in the fifth, and Lehigh answered to make it 3-2 in the bottom of the frame. The Mids added an insurance run in the sixth to make it 4-2.

The Navy baseball team split a doubleheader with Lehigh, winning game one, 1-0, and losing game two, 6-1. The Mids won game one, 1-0 in eight innings, thanks to the brilliant pitching of Kevin Carlson. Carlson shutout the Mountain Hawks on four hits, walking three and striking outfive.The victory was Carlson's third in a row as he improved to 6-3 on the year. Navy, which banged out nine hits on the day, finally pushed across a run in the top of the eighth. With two outs and nobody on, Doug

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Thumm and Toph Lake had back-to-back singles and then Matt Michalowicz doubled home Thumm for the only run of the game. It was Michalowicz's third hit of the game.

Thumm had two hits for the Mids, while Lake, Matt Smith, Nate Paukovits and Todd Benke all had one hit apiece. In game two. Navy scored an unearned run in the first but was shutout the rest of the way and lost to the Mountain Hawks, 6-1. Ryan Kusko went the distance for Lehigh, giving up just five hits. Shane Groover took the loss, giving up four runs, two earned, on three hits. He walked five and struck out two. Josh Smithberger, who had not given up an earned run in the last 13 innings, have up two runs in an inning and a third. Lake, Thumm, Tony Mauro, John Schroder and Mark Zematis all had singles for Navy.

Steve Tomshack and Scott Crandell both had four hits and four RBI to lead the UMBC Retrievers to a 20-6 win over. Tomshack finished 4-for-5 on the day and had a two run homer in the second inning. Crandell was 4-for-4 with four singles. Two of Crandell's hits came in UMBC's nine-run third inning. Navy starter Ed Hoak absorbed the loss after allowing 10 runs on nine hits in just two innings of work. The Retrievers scored nine more runs off reliever Brad Burnett. Navy catcher Pat Klokow finished 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and three RBI. Toph Lake, Zach Guerra and John Schroder also had two hits each for the Midshipmen.

Navy clinched a berth in the 1997 Patriot League Baseball Tournament and remained in the hunt for the regular-season title by taking both games of a doubleheader from the Bucknell Bison. The Midshipmen won 4-1 in the first game and 8-5 in the second. Navy's wins, coupled with Lehigh's two losses to Army, allowed the Mids to clinch a berth in the Patriot League Baseball Tournament. Kevin Carlson and Scott Kozink both pitched complete game victories for Navy. Carlson scattered eight hits and struck out seven to improve to 7-4 on the year. Kozink improved to 5-2. In game one, Pat Klokow's RBI double in the fifth broke a 1-1 tie, and Todd Benke gave Navy a pair of insurance runs in the sixth with a tworun single. In game two, Navy led 5-3 in the sixth, but the Bison scored two runs on an error to tie the game. The Mids answered with three runs in their half of the sixth, and Kozink retired the Bison in order in the seventh to nail down the win.

Navy needed a sweep and got a split on in a Patriot League doubleheader against Bucknell.

The Mids needed to sweep Bucknell and have Lehigh sweep Army to have a chance to win the Patriot League regular season title. The day started off good for the Midshipmen as the Mids took game one, 2-1, and Lehigh defeated Army, 9-5. But the Mids blew a 5-0 lead in game two to lose 7-6 in nine innings, while Army defeated Lehigh. Navy ends the regular season with a 19-26 record and a 12-6 mark in the Patriot League. The Mids took game one, 2-1, behind the outstanding pitching of Tom McLemore (210). McLemore gave up just one run and five hits while walking none and striking out six.

The Mids scored both of their runs in the second. Matt Smith led off the inning with a walk and then Mark Zematis doubled him home.

Zematis scored when Bison shortstop Joe D'Orazio threw the ball away. McLemore carried a three-hit shutout into the seventh, but gave up a leadoff single to Steve Rutkowski and a one-out RBI double to Erich Muzi.

McLemore then got Mike MacNeely to pop to the catcher and Joe D'Orazio to fly to left to end the game. The win was the 100th for Bob MacDonald as the Navy head coach. He is just the third Navy baseball coach to win 100 games. The other two are Joe Duff and Max Bishop. In game two, Navy jumped out to a 50 lead after four innings and led 6-2 after five frames, before the Bison roared back to score two runs in the sixth, two in the seventh and one in the ninth to win the game. Navy got three runs in the second on an RBI double by Tony Moore, who had three hits on the day, an RBI single by Toph Lake, and a run-scoring single off the bat of Tony Mauro. The Mids made it 5-0 in the fourth on back-to-back triples to lead off the inning by Lake and Joe Krone. Krone's triple scored Lake and then he scored on a wild pitch. Bucknell got a run back in the fifth on a two-out, two-run home run off the bat of Dave ApoUon. The Mids scratched across a room in the bottom of the inning when Toph Lake was hit by a pitch with one out and the bases loaded.

Bucknell, though, battled back to get two runs in the sixth, one unearned, and two more in the seventh, one of them was unearned as well, to tie the game in the seventh. Navy had a chance to win the game in the bottom of the seventh, but pinch runner Matt Michalowicz was thrown out at the plate on a base hit by Tony Moore.

The Bison took the lead for the first time all day in the ninth when, with two out, Alex Inclan doubled and then scored on a throwing error by jimior shortstop Todd Benke. The Mids tried to rally in the ninth when Todd Benke drew a one-out walk, but Nate Paukovits flied to center and Tony Moore forced Benke at second to end the game.

Men's Basketball The Navy men's basketball team has been chosen as the recipient of the 1997 Schoenfeld Sportsmanship Award by the members of the Collegiate Basketball Officials Association for outstanding sportsmanship during the 1996-97 season. Areas that were considered in the voting included sportsmanship on the part of the coaches, players and fans of each institution.

"This is a great honor for the Navy basketball team and for the Naval Academy itself," said Navy head basketball coach Don DeVoe. "This team not only won basketball games but conducted itself in a first class manner on and off the basketball court."

Hassan Booker and Michael Heary were named co-captains of the 1997-98 Navy men's basketball team at the annual awards banquet.

Heary is the school's all-time leader in threepoint field goals made (161) and is also the second best free throw shooter in school history (.825). Heary averaged 17.9 points per game this year and became just the 15th player

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in school history to score 1,000 points in his career. Heary was named first team All-Patriot League and made the All-Tournament team for the 20-9 Midshipmen. Booker was a force inside for the Midshipmen this past year, averaging 12.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per contest. He became the first player ever to win the RADM R. F. Marryott Award, which is presented to the member of the basketball team who has demonstrated the strongest will to win and the desire to do his best for the team through team spirit, aggressiveness, improvements, sportsmanship, and effort. He was named first team All-Patriot League and was the Patriot League Tournament Most Valuable Player. 1996-97 co-captains Brian Walker and Michael Green were also honored. Walker was awarded the Charles Evans McDonough Memorial Cup which is awarded to the member of the Naval Academy basketball team who is deemed to have been the outstanding team player during the season. Walker was named second team All-Patriot League and leaves as the school's all-time steals leader and second all-time in career assists. Walker averaged 6.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.1 assists and became the first player in league history to lead the league in assists for three consecutive years.

Green leaves the Academy as one of the school's all-time best defensive players. He was named the team's top defensive player for the third consecutive year and will be sorely missed next year. Second Class center Mike Palumbo won the Comeback Player of the Year award.

Palumbo, who missed all of last year with a hip injury, started the final 17 games for the Midshipmen and averaged 3.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per contest. Navy went 14-3 after Palumbo became the starting center. The banquet honored a Navy team that won their third Patriot League regular season title in the past four years, appeared in the NCAA Tournament for the second time in the past four seasons, won 20 games for the second time in the last three years (and just the sixth time in school history), finished in the Top 10 in rebounding

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for the third consecutive season, swept Army in the regular season for the fourth consecutive year, won the Schoenfeld award for the best sportsmanship of any team on the East Coast, and became just the fourth team in NCAA history to improve its conference record in five consecutive seasons.

Navy head basketball coach Don DeVoe was named the Sears/NABC District IV Coach of the Year for leading the Navy Midshipmen to a 20-9 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament. It is the fifth time that DeVoe has been named District Coach of the Year and the second time at Navy. He won the award in 1979, 1981 and 1982 at the University of Tennessee, while winning the award in 1994 and 1997 at Navy. DeVoe joins an illustrious list of coaches who were named District Coach of the Year, including Eddie Fogler of South Carolina (District 5), Tubby Smith of Georgia (District 6), Clem Haskins of Minnesota (District 11). Roy Williams of Kansas (District 12), Rick Majerus of Utah (District 13), Ben Braun of California (District 14) and Stave Lavin of UCLA (District 15). Other district winners include Dennis Wolff of Boston University (District 1), Tim Welsh of lona (District 2), Phil Martelli of St. Joseph's (District (3), Mark Gottfried of Murray State (District 7), Tic Price of New Orleans (District 8), James Dickey Texas Tech (District 9), and Skip Prosser of Xavier (District 10).

Heavyweight Crew 4-4 The Navy men's crew bounced back from a season opening loss against Princeton to dominate competition at the George Washington Invitational held in Washington DC. In tough conditions throughout the day. Navy placed all five of its boats entered in the grand Finals and walked away with allfivechampionships. The Grand Finals were all rowed in windy, rainy conditions. In the varsity eight, Navy finished four seconds ahead of Georgetown to take the title. In the second varsity, Navy pulled away

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from the competition, beating Georgetown by almost six seconds. In the first freshman race, the Mids enjoyed an eight second victory over the boat from Virginia. Navy's second varsity boat was two seconds faster than that of St. Joseph's. In the varsity four with coxswain.

Navy enjoyed its largest margin of victory on the day, a 12-second win over Johns Hopkins.

The Navy men's heavyweight crew was unable to defend its Goes Cup title, as the Mids were narrowly outdistanced by Syracuse in 35 degree weather in Syracuse, NY. Cornell placed third in the annual three crew race. Navy took a 1/3 length lead after 1000 meters and held that lead with 500 to go before Syracuse made a late sprint to finish just over one second ahead of the Mids. Cornell finished ten seconds back.

Navy did manage to walk away with the Norman Stagg trophy, awarded to the overall team champion, based on all raced rowed on the afternoon. Navy placed first in the second varsity, pulling away from Cornell in the final 1000 meters to win by over two lengths. In the first novice race, Navy placed second to Cornell. The Mids were close through the race, but could not seem to push any closer than one half length. In the varsity four. Navy rowed away with a 35 second victory over Syracuse.

The Navy men's heavyweight crew dropped a tough race to Harvard and Penn in the annual Adams Cup, held on the Severn River. The race was tight until the halfway mark, when Navy experienced some trouble in the rough waters.

Harvard and Penn pulled away, with Harvard winning in a time of 5:55.34. Pennfinishedsecond in 5:57.12 while Navy was third in 6:02.85 In the morning's other races. Navy's third varsity boat topped Penn and their second freshmen boat took first, beating both Penn and Harvard while their second varsity boat placed third an did the first freshmen boat.

Senior Rower Dean Phillips A slipped disk during the fall rowing season should have meant the end of Dean Phillips collegiate rowing career. No one would have even given it a second thought, not even Phillips himself. "I had a picture of our boat from the final fall race, and 1 thought that that would be the last time 1 would ever row for Navy. The injury put a lot of things into perspective," said Phillips. "1 was not worrying about rowing, 1 was happy I had had the opportunity to row for so many great boats over my first three and a half years here. "I said to myself, 'I am the captain of the team, 1 will do whatever 1 can to work with the rest of the team and make Navy crew as fast as we can be this Spring.'" As things turned out, Phillips' January surgery turned into swimming rehabilitation in the early Spring and back in the boat by the start of the season. Phillips regained his number six seat on the Navy first varsity heavyweight crew. "He has worked so hard after the injury," said Head Coach Rick Clothier, "I have never had an athlete go through what he went through in mid season and return like he has.

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Where will the SACC be held?

The SACC is the Service Academy Career Conference supported by the Alumni Associations from the U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis) and U.S. Coast Guard Academy (New Lx)ndon) and Associations of Graduates from the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) and the U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs). The four previous Conferences have been attended by over 160 companies and 3550 alumni.

The SACC WiW be held at the Hyatt Regency - San Diego Bay, San Diego, California.

Who will be the candidates at the SACC1 The candidates will be alumni from the Service Academies.

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

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

Who is a typical candidate?

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

What is the schedule for the SACC ?

The tentative schedule for the SACC is as follows: Monday, October 27,1997 (Noon until 5:00 p.m.)— Recruiter check-in and receipt of resume books and electronic versions of resumes Tuesday, October 28,1997— 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Open Session I Recruiter Break 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Open Session U Wednesday, October 29,1997— Interviews as scheduled by company recruiters.

What is the company registration fee?

The company registration fee is $1000/lst table with additional tables being obtained for $750/2nd table, $500/3rd table, $250/4th table. This fee entitles a company access to the best candidates in corporate America; open sessions to meet with candidates; opportunity for on-site interviews. For each table registered, a company receives hard copies of all resumes submitted and an electronic version of the resumes with search software. PLEASE NOTE: This fee does not cover the cost of your room at the hotel. You must make separate room reservations by calling 800-233-1234 or 619-232-1234 and asking for the SACC rate.

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SACC

Service Academy Career Conference October 27-29, 1997

What is the SACCl The SACC is the Service Academy Career Conference supported by the Alumni Associations from the U. S. Naval Academy (Annapolis) and U. S. Coast Guard Academy (New London) and Associations of Graduates from the U. S. Military Academy (West Point) and the U. S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs). The four previous Conferences have been attended by over 160 companies and 3550 alumni.

Where will the SACC be held?

The 1997 SACC will be held at the Hyatt Regency on San Diego Bay in San Diego, CA. You may obtain a room at the Hyatt for the SACC rate of $189 plus tax a night. Call 1-800233-1234 or 619-232-1234 for reservations and ask for the SACC rate. There are many other hotels available in the area, or think about renewing relationships with classmates in the San Diego, CA area.

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

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

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

The recruiters who participated in the 1995 and 1996 Conferences found the electronic database extremely helpful; it would be wise to use this resource.

A limited number of BOQ rooms will be available for your use at The Admiral Kidd Inn, ASW Training Center, San Diego, located just two blocks from the airport. Please call 619-524-5382 for information and reservations.

4. To participate in the October 1997 SACC, send to the SACC office no later than September 19,1997: a. Completed registration form below b. The $20 registration fee c. Two (2) hard copy resumes (1 page/1 side) d. The Electronic Resume and Attribute program 5. Upon receipt of the above items, you will receive a confirmation notice with a definitive schedule.

6. The tentative schedule for the SACC is as follows: Monday, October 27,1997: • Interview Prep Seminar at 7:00 PM. Tuesday, October 28,1997: • Registration opens 9:00 AM - continues all day • Two open sessions from 10:00 AM to 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Wednesday, October 29,1997: • Recruiters may schedule individual interviews Wednesday.

We cannot guarantee resumes received after Sept. 19,1997 will be included in the Resume Book provided each recruiter.

To have your resume included in the electronic version of the data base, please return the resume and attribute disk to SACC office. Electronic versions received after Sept. 19,1997 will not be provided SACC recruiters at this conference; however, they will be added to the normal Service Academy Resume Database. This is a hard deadline, as the resumes have to be compiled and the disks copied. (If you have returned an electronic version after May 1,1997 for the Service Academy Database, it will be included in the SACC Electronic Resume Database).

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

SACC Candidate Registration Form Name (to be printed on your nametag, no ranks please)

Address Work Phone numbers: Home Academy Class Will you attend the free Interview Prep Seminar?

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and I have always been around boats. I think that is where you can get the best leadership a career threatening injury and worked back to skills." Those are the leadership skills that got return to the sport he loves. But that does not him elected as this year's team captain. "He coine close to telling the entire story. Dean leads by performance. He has set the standard Phillips was not unlike many athletes at throughout his time here," said Clothier. But Swampscott High School. He was a varsity there is still some rowing in his future. Phillips letterman who dreamed of competing at the hopes to return to the 1997 Nation's Cup and Division I level. After a look at some of the help the United States defend its title. But he is Ivy Leagiie schools, Phillips was accepted to still not looking too far ahead. "Right now, the the Naval Academy, where his dream would number one priority is to make Navy fast. come to fruition. "1 wanted to play Division I Given that I make it through the end of the seafootball in college and I wanted to serve my son and my back feels great, I will row for the coimtry," Phillips said. "I was fortunate enough Under-23 National team." Clothier, on the other to get accepted to the Naval Academy and the hand, sees a bright rowing future for Phillips.

Academy offered all 1 wanted. My reasons for "He could most definitely be an Olympian in being here have obviously changed." And they 2000 in Australia. Rowing for the Under-23 changed in a big way. The 6-foot-3 215-pound team, he has been tagged as a potential Olymtight end gave up football before the start of pian." Phillips success also translates to the his Plebe Year and decided to come out for classroom, where he carries a 3.31 GPA in crew. His grandfather had rowed in the early mechanical engineering. The rigors of being a 1900s so there was a trace of history to draw varsity athlete, suffering through a career from. It would be great to say that Phillips was threatening injury, and maintaining his grades an instant success, immediately rising to the could have taken a told on Phillips. Instead he top of Navy crew. Reality was that Phillips was now sees everything as a positive. "I attribute a solid if not spectacular, Plebe rower for Navy. much of my success here to Navy crew," said "1 really did not know anything about crew Phillips. "It's such a great program that it could before I came here," said Phillips. "I did not take someone who had never rowed before and even know the seats moved." "He was a big, in three years, they could be on the National solid, athletic kid as a Plebe, but it was not team. We went to Belgium and won the gold immediately apparent how talented he was," medal in the Under-23 world championships, said Clothier. "Not until late in his Youngster the Nation's Cup. It was the first time the U.S. Year did I realize he was something special." ever won the gold medal. That's why I row Phillips did improve dramatically. The Sum- Navy crew." mer between his Second and First Class years, he improved so much that he was named to the United States National Under-23 team that won Lightweight Crew the gold at the Nations Cup, thefirstgold medal 0-6 for the U.S. ever at that level. Walk-ons in colThe Navy lightweight crew fell to defendlegiate athletics are rare enough, but Phillips ing national champion and perennial power has already accomplished more on the water Princeton in Princeton, NJ. Princeton led the than most scholarship athletes will in their en- entire race and stretched the final margin out tire career. It is not uncommon for Navy to to 14 seconds, 5:58.94 to 6:12.85 In the develop athletes in the crew program who are afternoon's other races, Princeton edged out walk-ons. Six of the eight men in the varsity Navy in both the second varsity, first novice boat had not rowed before coming to Navy. But and the varsity four. to attain such a level in such a short time is The Navy lightweight crew fell to 0-3 on the more than uncommon. "He is a great example season, with an eight second loss to Rutgers of a guy who developed in the program," said University. The Mids finished in a time of Clothier. "Our program's success correlates 6:03.80, to 5:55.80 for the Scariet Knights. In directly with the development of the novice the afternoon's other races, Navy's third varrowers we bring in as Plebes. This season, we sity beat Rutgers by three seconds. Navy's were blessed with five Firsties who have pro- Plebe eight fell to the Knights by two seconds gressed tremendously." Phillips credits his de- and the second varsity beat Rutgers by almost velopment as an athlete and as a student to three seconds.

Clothier. "He is not in it for the wins," said The Navy lightweight crew fell to Phillips. "His main goal is to make sure that Georgetown by two lengths in the varsity eight we use rowing as a complementary intellec- race. In the afternoons other races. Navy's tual experience at the Academy and develop freshman eight topped the Hoyas by over two us into better men. To transform high school lengths and the second varsity and third vargraduates to mature young Naval Officers. "He sity finished one and two in a race against keeps telling us as long as we come and work Georgetown's second varsity. hard every day, he will do what he can to help The Navy men's lightweight crew fell to us, and the wins and losses will take care of themselves." Phillips is now in the final stages Harvard University by twenty seconds. The of his Naval Academy rowing career and look- weather was a factor all day, as only three of ing forward to a career as a Surface Warfare five races were able to row. In the second varOfficer. It seemed like his only choice. "Sur- sity race. Harvard topped Navy 7:01 to 7:20 face Warfare was myfirstchoice," Phillips said. and in the first novice race, Navy beat Harvard, "That's why I came here. That's why I thought 6:41 to 6:47.

The Navy lightweights fell to Penn in the everyone came here. I grew up by the ocean. annual Callow cup, named for former Navy

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crew coach Rusty Callow. Penn and Navy battled in a close race for a good part of the 2000 meter course before the Quakers pulled away in the sprint to win by seven seconds. In other races on the morning, Penn took top honors in the second varsity and the first freshmen while Navy won the second freshmen race.

Women's Varsity Crew 1-7 The Navy women's varsity eight crew placed fourth of four teams in a regatta held at Princeton. Princeton won the race with a time of 6:34.70, followed by Rutgers and Columbia. Navy finished in 7:09.35. In the other races, Navy placed second of four teams in the first novice race, trailing Princeton by 10 seconds.

In the second varsity, Navy placed third, edging out Columbia.

The Navy women's varsity eight crew placed second in a race against UMass and Villanova.

The Mids managed a second place finish despite having to stop the boat midway through the race. Navy recovered and was able to maintain a lead against Wlanova as UMass pulled away for the victory. In the other races on the day, Navy placed second in the second varsity eight and the first novice, while taking third in the second novice race. The Navy women's crew continued its improvements as it moves closer to the Eastern Sprints and IRA Championships. Navy fell to Georgetown by 10 seconds, in a race that was close until the final 500 meters, when the Hoyas pulled away. The Mids did get a great win in the first novice race.

Navy had lost to Georgetown by 10 seconds just three weeks back, but beat Georgetown by 12 seconds. In the morning's other races, Navy's second varsity fell in the closest race, battling neck and neck with Georgetown before coming up just one second short. In the final race, Georgetown's second novice boat cruised to a 40-second win over the Mids boat.

Navy women's crew fell to Coliunbia in New York. Columbia finished in 7:01.6, to place six seconds ahead of the Midshipmen. In the other races. Navy took the second varsity race by just over a second while Columbia won the two novice races.

Golf Second Class Aaron Wright won the individual title at the 18th Annual Navy Spring Invitational leading the Navy men's golf team to a third place finish in the tournament. Wright tied the tournament record with a 143 after shooting a 69 on the second day moving him from eighth place to first place. He is also the first Navy golfer to ever win the tournament that started in 1979. Second Class captain Jim Day was the next highest finisher for the Mids placing 23rd with a 153. Ryan Dranginis finished 28th with a 155 and Pete Lauder shot a 156 for 36th place. Penn State took first in the team competition with a total score of 593 followed by Temple in second with a 602 and Navy in third with a 604. The Nittany Lions have won the Navy Spring Invitational two years in a row.

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Second Class Aaron Wright shot a 74 leading the Navy men's golf team to a second place standing after the first round of play at the Temple Invitational in Philadelphia.

The Navy golf team shot a 608 for two days, claiming third place at the Temple Invitational.

The Mids were in second place after the first round of play, but fell to third after shooting a 305, two strokes higher than Monday's 303.

Peim State won the tournament with a 600 and were led by Adam Decker, who finished in second place with a 145. Mike McDermott of St. Joseph's won the tournament with a 140.

Georgetown finished second followed by Navy in third, Temple in fourth and Towson State in fifth place. Youngster Mike Albus was a surprise for the Mids, finishing at the top for Navy in fourth place with a two-day score of 149.

Albus shot a 76 for the first round, but fired a 73 on Tuesday. Second Class Aaron Wright, who was in second place after Monday's play, wound up tied for eighth place with a score of 151. Plebe Ryan Dranginis also shot a 151 and tied with Wright for eighth place. Second Class Jim Day shot a 158 for 30th place and Plebe Pete Lauder finished 36th with a 160.

The Navy men's golf team finished fourth overall with a team score of 913 at the Rutherford Invitational hosted by Penn State. Penn State won the tournament with an 881 followed

by Bowling Green in second with an 898, Seton Hall in third with a 906 and Navy in fourth with a 913. Leading Navy was Second Class captain Jim Day who started the tournament off whh a bang. Day hit a hole-in-one on the 14th hole on the first day of play to finish the round with a two-under-par 70, the second lowest score that round. He then hit a 76 and an 80, ending up tied for 10th place with a 226.

Third class Mike Albus, coming off a strong finish at the Temple Invitational, finished tied for 22nd with fellow Midshipmen Aaron Wright. They both shot a 229. Plebe Pete Lauder finished in 38th place with a 234 and Ryan Dranginis finished 53rd with a 240.

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At first glance, Navy golfer Jim Day doesn't look like he is one of the team's strongest golfers, but all 5-foot-5 of him packs a pretty powerful punch. "Jim is probably our strongest player off the tee," said Head Coach Pat Owen.

"He has a powerful drive and, combined with its accuracy, it makes him a threat in every event." "Pound for pound, I'm probably as strong as anyone off the tee," said Day. "But it is pretty fun to step up on the tee and watch people's reaction when I do hit the ball. On the golf course though, you drive for show and putt for dough, so it's the strength of your mental game and your short game that really determines your score." The Second Classman from Brecksville, Ohio, has had a successful career so far at the Academy. He was elected team captain at the start of this year and was named to the All-Patriot League team both his Plebe and Youngster years. He has helped the Navy golf team improve in its District and maldng the NCAAs is right around the corner. "I'm very confident that this year we are going to make the NCAAs," said Day. "After the heartbreak of last year, we did come into this season with some pretty high expectations, and I believe we are playing better than last year. The quality of play in our District has also improved considerably, but when I look at the two teams that are our main competition, Seton Hall and Georgetown, I think that we are a better golf team," continued Day. "I think that is going to show coming down the stretch." Down the stretch is NCAA Regionals on May 14-17, with the top four teams moving on to compete at the NCAAs. Last year, the Mids finished fourth at the Regionals and should have moved on to the NCAAs, but were overlooked by the committee and were not selected. That is the heartbreak that Day refers to and it is something that he and the team will not let happen again. So far this Spring, Navy has placed in the top five in every tournament and is right in the hunt.

"Jim is very good at planning a strategy for the course," said Coach Owen. "He has a game plan and he executes it. He's a good tactician and he's an excellent putter and possesses a strong mental game. These are all qualities that make up a good golfer." Day has not only been successful on the golf course since his arrival at Navy, but successful in the Brigade as well.

He was one of 16 Midshipmen selected to the Honors Staff by the Company Honor Representatives and then he went to two striper boards and was chosen from there. Day serves as the Academic Liaison Officer and has been keeping busy with his new responsibilities. "I serve as the bridge between the faculty and Brigade on honor issues," said Day. "I deal a lot with the faculty honor reps and I'm in charge of training the faculty on honor issues. I am a point of contact for any questions the faculty may have regarding honor cases." Day won the Ohio State High School Golf Championship his senior year at Gilmour Academy and that attracted a lot of scholarship offers for him, but the Academy was the place he wanted to go.

He had been influenced by a high school friend, Rob Liotta, who is now a Firstie at the Academy and ranked number one in the Class of

'97, to look at Navy as an option. "I really liked the fact that Navy put so much emphasis on developing the whole person," said Day. "The emphasis on developing you as a leader was what really attracted me. When I came here on my visit, I thought 'wow, I can really see myself going here'," continued Day. "Coach Owen was also a key factor in my decision to come here. He's just fantastic and I can't say enough good things about him. He knows golf, he's very good at working with us and he's very understanding about the pressures that we are under as Midshipmen. You couldn't ask for a better golf coach and the Academy is very lucky to have him." The Academy is also very lucky that Day is only a Second Classman and has one year left on the Navy golf team. He's already thinking about a career as an officer on a submarine or maybe Surface Warfare, but his task at hand is to keep improving and keep winning on the golf course. "I have been playing golf since 1 was about 3-years-old, I played my first tournament when I was 9 and I have been playing ever since," said Day. "It was fun to shoot lower and lower scores and that is what kept me playing." As Navy heads into the most crucial part of its schedule, Day hopes he and his teammates keep shooting lower and lower scores.

Gymnastics Firstie Matt Tucker qualified for the NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships after finishing tied for second individually in the vault competition at the 1997 NCAA Men's Gymnastics East Regionals. Tucker finished behind Ohio State's Blaine Wilson, a 1996 Olympian, with a score of 9.775. Rob Flaimery, who qualified for the NCAA Championships last year in the parallel bars, just missed making a secondstraight trip to Nationals. He missed the cut by just two spots and one-tenth of a point. Tucker also competed in the floor exercise, parallel bars and still rings. Flaimery also competed in the pommel horse.

Head men's gymnastics coach She Fukushima was named the 1997 Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in a vote of the ECAC gymnastics coaches. The i award is presented to a coach who has demonstrated team and individual improvement, service to the sport, leadership roles for studentathletes and high graduation rates. "This is truly an honor, especially since the selection was made by my coaching peers," said Fukushima.

"I feel good, not so much for myself, but about the Athletic Department and Naval Academy as a whole. "The award should come to the institution rather than the individual because it really is a group effort." Fukushima is in his sixth year as head coach and saw the Midshipmen finish second at this year's ECAC Gymnastics Championships. He has coached nine Academic Ail-Americans and nine NCAA Regional qualifiers. Fukushima began his gymnastics career in Japan and has coached all over the world, including in the Olympics and World Championships. He has coached five Olympians and five USA National Team members. He has also published two books on gymnastics in Sweden and England and has had numerous Shipmate, June 1997

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articles published in Europe, Japan and the United States. Fukushima graduated from the University of Washington with a BA and an MS and completed his Ph.D. at California in 1984. He earned the Pac-8 Conference Scholar-Athlete-of-the-Year award in 1971 and also achieved AllAmerica stahjs that season. He was the Pac-10 Coach of the Year in 1984,1987 and 1989 and was named the NCAA Western Region Coach of the Year in 1989.

Matt Tucker scored a 9.6125 to place seventh overall in the vault competition of the NCAA Championships held at Iowa City on the Campus of the University of Iowa. "Matt did an excellent job," said Assistant Coach l y Redmon. "It is exciting to place a gymnast so high at the NCAAs. Matt did an outstanding job in representing the Naval Academy." The vault was won by Blain Wilson of Ohio State, who scored a 9.8125.

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the board with a goal by Youngster attackman Jamie O'Leary with 5:05 left in the first half, but Hopkins fired in three more goals before intermission to make it 10-1. The Blue Jays won 12 of 13 faceoffs in the first half, never allowing Navy's offense to get things going. The Mids opened the second half with an extra-man goal before Hopkins reeled off seven straight goals. O'Leary, Mike Newton and Chris Messineo each had a goal and an assist. Brad Gilroy and J. L. Reppert also tallied one goal each. Plebe goalie Mickey Jarboe made 11 saves and senior Tim Fox made seven.

The Navy lacrosse team fell to Army for the second straight year, losing 14-12 in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in front of a record crowd of 6,299. After trailing 3-0 in the first quarter, the Mids scored three straight goals in the second to tie the game three all. Navy not only held Army scoreless in the second quarter, but it held the Cadets' shotless as well, outshooting Army, 20-0. In the second half, both teams came out shooting. Navy quickly took a one goal lead, 4-3, in the first minute and a half of the third quarter, but Army tied it four all 45 seconds later. It went back and forth for the next two minutes until Army took a 6-5 lead that h would never give up. The Cadets Chad Hadlock scored four of his six goals in a span of three minutes in the third. Navy came within one goal in the opening of the fourth quarter, 11-10, but a couple of Navy penalties and Army goals put the Mids out of contention. Mike Newton led Navy with a career-high four goals. Jamie O'Leary, J. L. Reppert and Andy Ross each scored twice and Brad Gilroy and Scott Meushaw each scored once. Ross also tallied three assists to score five points in the final game of his Navy career.

6-6, Season Complete Second, Class Scott Meushaw put on the best performance of his career, scoring four goals, leading Navy to a 17-7 win over Bucknell in men's Lacrosse. Bucknell took a lead one minute into the game when Ed Joffe scored the first of his five goals, but it would be the only lead the Bison would enjoy as Navy went on to score six straight goals over the next 17 minutes. Navy's J. L. Reppert opened the scoring a little over one minute after Bucknell's goal from a feed by Brad Gilroy, leading Navy to 10 more goals before halftime. In the second half, the Bison again made the first move with another goal by Joffe, but Meushaw scored two straight with Jeb Cole, Jason Hull and Mike Newton adding to Navy's lead. Each team would score only once in the fourth as Navy Rifle earned its largest margin of victory since a 19-3 win over Air Force in The Navy rifle team, winners of the Mid Atlantic Rifle Conference 1994. In addition to Meushaw's four goals, First Class Andy Ross, Sec- in both smallbore and air rifles for the second straight year, won the ond Classmen Hull and Newton and Third Classmen Reppert and Jamie conference's "Best of the Best" award and had five shooters earn allO'Leary each scored twice. Third Class Alex Borcz and Jeb Cole and conference recognition, the league's head coaches have announced. In Second Class Bert Geis each scored one goal. Gilroy ended the night air rifle. Navy team captain Harold Kim and Second Classman Chris with a game-high three assists, O'Leary had two and Meushaw and Geis Robinson were both named first-team all-conference. Plebe Jon ladonisi each had one. was a second-team selection, and Plebe Josh Kelley was named honorNavy scored four goals in the second quarter to take a 5-4 lead into able mention. Kim was also named first-team all-conference in the the half, but would be held scoreless in the second half as Maryland smallbore along with ladonisi. Kelley was a second-team smallbore handed the Mids a 10-5 defeat in men's lacrosse action on in Annapolis selection, and Robinson and Youngster Ken Quandahl were both named in front of 2,427 fans. Navy scored the first goal of the game when honorable mentions.

Mike Newton hit Jeb Cole at the 10:28 mark. Maryland's Scott Hochstadt then scored two of the Terps next three goals as they ended the quarter Men's Soccer with a 3-1 advantage. The Mids outscored Maryland, 4-1, in the second Navy soccer player Donald Field was selected for the 1996-97 GTE quarter and led at the half. In the second half, it was all Maryland as it Academic All-America Fall/Winter At-Large Third Team for his sucscored six unanswered goals and held the Mids scoreless. Terp Frank cess both on the soccer field and in the classroom. "Earning a position Radin had a career-high day with four goals and Hochstadt ended with on the GTE Academic All-America Team requires countless hours of three. Todd Evans, Peter Hilgartner and Matt Hahn each scored once. hard work and dedication, along with personal motivation and disciJamie O'Leary led the Midshipmen with two goals and Jeb Cole, Andy pline," said GTE CEO Charles Lee. "We at GTE strongly believe in Ross and Brad Gilroy each had one. Mickey Jarboe made 21 saves for recognizing excellence and leadership, and supporting the GTE AcaNavy while Sean Keenan made 17 for the Terps. demic All-America program is one way we express this commitment."

The unranked Towson State Tigers handed Navy a 14-6 loss at Field, a Youngster from Middleton, WI, moved from midfield to forMiimegan Stadium behind the play of midfielder Spencer Ford who ward this season and played a key role, appearing in 17 games for the ended the evening with a career-high five goals. Ford started the Tigers Mids, who finished 10-9-1. He also maintains a 3.93 GPA in physics. off on the right foot by taking a Barry Heddings feed into the goal with He was named to the District II GTE Academic All-America team earjust 1:03 off the clock. Kevin Sturm scored for the Tigers three minutes lier this year. "Donnie leaves everything on the soccer field," said Coach later to put Towson State on top 2-0. Chris Rosegen and Jamie O'Leary Greg Myers. "And he treats his academics the same way. He is everythen tied it up with Navy goals before the Tigers went on a 5-0 run to thing you want to see in a student-athlete and in a Midshipmen." assume a 7-2 lead at the half. Andy Ross and O'Leary came out firing for Navy in the third quarter to pull the Mids within three at 7-4, but the Men's Swimming Tigers' Matt Clune answered as they continued to keep Navy at bay.

Navy swimmer Britton Smith was selected for the 1996-97 GTE AcaTowson State went on another 5-0 run to up Navy 13-5 midway through demic All-America FallAVinter At-Large Third Team for his success in the fourth quarter. O'Leary ended the night with two goals and Mike both swimming and academics. Smith, a Second Classman from Ramsey, Newton and Scott Meushaw scored one goal each in addition to Ross NJ, was Navy's top middle distance freestyler all year and helped lead and Rosegen. the Mids to a 10-3 record and a third place finish at the Eastern IntercolThirteen different Blue Jays found the back of the net as Johns Hopkins legiate Swimming League Championships. He was named to the Dispummeled Navy, 24-5. The 19-goal loss was the worst in the 89-year trict II GTE Academic All-America team earlier this year. history of Navy lacrosse, topping an 18-goal defeat at the hands of SyraTennis cuse in the 1988 NCAA Tournament. It also marked the worst defeat in the history of the JHU-Navy series, which dates back to 1908. The Blue 18-11, Patriot League Champions Jays held the Midshipmen scoreless for the first 24:55 of the game, The Navy tennis team defeated Brown 4-3 and fell to Yale 6-1. Against winnmg every single draw and building a 7-0 lead. Navy finally got on Brown, Mitch Kock came from behind to defeat Aditya Mehta, 1-6, 76, 6-0, in No. 1 singles. Navy's Silas Bouyer won at No. 2 and Tim 42

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Crawmer posted a win at No. 3. Jim McHugh clinched the match for the Midshipmen, rallying for a 5-7,7-5,7-6 win over Marcus Rollan at No. 5.

The Navy men's tennis team dropped a heartbreaking 4-3 decision to the Army Cadets. Army won the doubles point, taking two of the three matches and that proved to be the difference as the two squads spUt the singles matches at three each. At No. 1 doubles, John Johnson and Rae Cho topped Navy's Mitch Koch and Silas Bouyer, 8-5 to take the eariy edge. Jay Wicklund and Jim McHugh evened it up for the Mids, with a tough 9-7 win over Rick Michalski and Lowell Goldman but a win by Travis Bums and Wes White gave the Cadets the eariy 1-0 lead. In singles. Navy got wins from Mitch Koch, who bounced back from an openmg set loss to top Rick Michalski, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 at No. 1. Tim Crawmer, beat John Johnson 6-4,6-1 at No. 3 and Nate Williams came from behind to edge Lowell Goldman 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 at No. 6 but the Mids needed one more win to take the match. Cadets clinched the match when Brian Zelno topped came back from a set down to top Jim McHugh 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 at No. 5. Army also got singles wins from Rae Cho and Wes White.

The Navy men's tennis team lost a tough 4-3 decision to, Princeton Univershy. Navy took the doubles point with victories by Jay Wicklund and Jim McHugh and McCauley and Tim Crawmer. Wicklund and McHugh improved to 16-1 on the season with the win. In the singles matches, Navy got wins from Silas Bouyer, who topped David Schonbraun (6-2, 6-0) and Tim Crawmer, who bested Ahn Ahn Liu (62,6-7, 7-6). At No. 1, Mitch Koch forced a third set before falling, 6-7, 6-1 7-5. Koch trailed a break in the third set before tying it at 5. At. No. 6, Nate Williams also forced a third set before falling to Jeff Schachter (6-2,4-6,7-5). Later in the afternoon. Navy beat St. Mary's in an abbreviated match, 5-0. Navy got singles wins from Bouyer, McHugh, Wicklund and Chip Moldenhauer as well as a doubles win from Dan Stahlschmidt and Spencer Wilcox.

The Navy tennis team improved to 14-9 with a 5-2 win over George Washington. The win was the first for the Mids over the Colonials in five seasons. Navy started strong, taking the doubles point with wins from Jay Wicklund and Jim McHugh, who improved to 17-2 on the season, and Tim Crawmer and Joe McCauley, who improved to 2-0 since McCauley returned from injury. In singles. Navy got victories from Mitch Koch, who beat Anders Bergkvist at No. 1, Tim Crawmer, who bested Evan Harte at No, 3, Jim McHugh, who beat Brett Grossman at No. 5, and Nate Williams, who beat John Trivas at No. 6.

The Navy tennis team fell to 24th ranked Harvard University, 4-3.

Navy took the early lead, winning the doubles point with victories from the teams of Jay Wicklund and Jim McHugh and Tim Crawmer and Joe McCauley. Harvard then took the first four singles matches to clinch the contest. The Mids did get singles wins from McHugh and Nate Williams at No. 5, and No. 6 respectively.

The Navy men's tennis team suffered its seventh 4-3 loss of the season, falling to Eastern Intercollegiate Tennis Association foe Dartmouth on the USNA Courts. Navy took the early lead when the doubles team's of Jim McCauley-Joe McHugh and Nate Williams-Spencer Wilcox each took their matches to earn the doubles point. In the singles matches.

Navy got wins from Mitch Koch, who topped Gabe Sauerhoff 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 at No. 1, and Joe McCauley, who beat Matt Fuller, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 at No. 2. McCauley usually plays No. 4 but, with Silas Bouyer and Tim Crawmer sitting out, was forced up to No. 2. In the second match of the day. Navy took the doubles point and cruised to a 7-0 win over Bucknell University. Navy did not lose a single set on the day and got singles wins from Koch, McCauley, McHugh, Williaihs, Spencer Wilcox and Chip Moldenhauer.

The second seeded Navy men's tennis team advanced to thefinalsof the Patriot League Tournament, with two victories in Hamilton New York. Navy started the day with a 5-0 win over seventh seed Holy Cross.

After taking the doubles point with wins from Mitch Koch-Silas Bouyer, Jim McHugh-Jay Wicklund and Tim Crawmer-Joe McCauley, Navy got singles wins from Koch, Crawmer, McHugh and Spencer Wilcox. The two remaining singles matches were halted when Navy clinched the win. Later in the afternoon, the Mids faced third seed Colgate, and won their second match of the day without dropping a set, a 4-0 decision.

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Joe McCauley spent a good part of this season on the sidelines with an injured ankle. When he returned to the lineup, he suffered five consecutive losses while trying to regain his early season form. All of that frustration was cast aside as his come-from-behind win over Army's Wes White clinched Navy's second consecutive Patriot League Championship. McCauley, a Second Classman from Phoenix, AZ, fell behind a set before storming back to win the second and third sets, 6-1, 6-3 respectively. "Joe played outstanding for us today," said Head Coach John Officer. "He has had a tough season with the injury, so it was great to see him playing like he did today." The Mids knocked off the Cadets after falling in the regular season by the same 4-3 score. The difference, as in the regular season, was the doubles point. Navy got a pair of wins from the teams of Mitch Koch and Silas Bouyer and Jay Wicklund and Jim McHugh to take the early 1-0 lead in the match. The Mids, however, did not get off to a great start in the singles matches. Navy dropped five of the six first sets before rallying*. At No. 1, Mitch Koch dropped a 6-3 set to Rick Michalski and was down match point in the second before coming back to take the second set 7-5 and the third, 6-1. Tim Crawmer, playing at No. 3, defeated John Johnson in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4. "I thought we had the momentum with the doubles point," said Coach Officer. "But we struggled at the start of the singles matches. We had three Plebes and two Youngsters playing singles and they turned it around. Koch beat a Michalski, a senior who has been here many times.

The young players really stepped up their game for us today." For the second straight season. Navy entered the Championship as the second seed, having fallen to Army in the regular season, and for the second straight season, Navy came away the Patriot league Champion.

Men's TVack 9-1 Darrin Hinman set an Army-Navy meet record in the pole vault and Jon Pontius finished first in both the long jump and javelin throw to lead the Cadets past Navy 89-74 in men's outdoor track. Plebe Torrence Chaplin took first in both the 100 and 200, meeting the NCAA provi-

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sional qualifying time in the 100. Navy took first and second in the 500, 800, 1500, 5000 and 3000 steeplechase. Jon Clemens, who won the steeple and finished second to teammate John Mentzer m the 5000, qualified for the IC4A Outdoor Championships in both events. The Midshipmen also got firsts from Colin Echols in the shot put and Jon Gagnon in the discus. Both Echols and Gagnon won their respective events with IC4A qualifying throws. Echols also qualified for the IC4As whh a second-place finish in the discus.

The Navy men's track team competed at the Kansas Invitational Saturday in Lawrence Kansas, and came away with a couple of top finished in the relay's. In the distance medley, Navy's team of Blair Swaim, Torrence Chaplin, Sam Adams and Scott Barnacle placed third overall, with a time of 10:06. The 4X1 mile relay team of Barnacle, Adams, Jon Clemens and Michael Ryan placed second overall, with a time of 16:58.89. Other top finishers for Navy were Colin Echols, who placed fifth in the shot put, with a toss of 52'-3 3/4", and Rob Tomlinson and Matt Poirier, who both tied for fifth in the pole vault, with vaults of 16'3/4".

Jon Clemens and John Mentzer both qualified for the 1997 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in the first day of action at the Peim Relays. Clemens took fourth in the steeplechase, meeting the NCAA automatic qualifying time of 8:42.42. Mentzer, who was an AilAmerican for Navy during the indoor season, finished second and set a new school record m the 10,000-meter run with an NCAA automatic qualifying time of 29:00.80. Mentzer's winning time eclipsed the previous school record by almost one minute. Tim McNeil set the previous 10,000 record in 1979 with a 29:49.60. Clemens, Navy's outdoor track captain and a 1996 cross country All-American, and Mentzer competed at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 7-8 in Bloomington, Ind. The duo competed in the 1997 Indoor Track Championships with Mentzer earning All-America status in the 5,000-meter nm.

Youngster Matt Poirier tied for second in the college division pole vault at the Penn Relays, continuing a string of outstanding performances

by Navy's track & field athletes. Poirier finished second with a vault of 16-feet-7-inches, which ties the school record set by First Classman Rob Tomlinson last year. Youngster Anthony Saxon finished seventh in the Eastern division triple jump, and Second Class Jim Koehler tied for 10th in the Eastern Division high jump. Saxon finished with a leap of 48-2.75, while Koehler leaped 6-7.5. A pah of Navy relay teams also had solid runs, with the distance medley team taking ninth and the 4 x 1500 team taking 11th in the Championships of America division. The DMR team of Sam Adams, Torrance Chaplm, Blah Swarni and Mike Ryan took ninth m 9:53.7, while the 4 x 1500 tandem of Jon Clemens, Scott Barnacle, Ryan and Adams finished 11th in 15:26.29

Women's IVack 5-0 First Class Tamara Allen took first place in the 400-meter hurdles and the long jump and ran legs on two record-setting relay teams as the Navy women's track & field team defeated Army 82.5-71.5. The win marks the first time in school history that the Midshipmen have defeated the Cadets in both the indoor and outdoor meets in the same season. Navy defeated Army 73-63 during the indoor season on January 31. Allen scored a personal best in the long jump with a leap of 18feet-1.5. She later ran on the 4x100 and 4x400-meter relay teams that set school and Army-Navy outdoor meet records. The 4x100 team finished in 48.14 seconds, and the 4x400 team closed the meet with a run of 3:51.43. Suzanne Dondero also set school and meet records in the high jump, eclipsing 5-06.5. Plebe Chantelle Nagbe had firsts in the 100 and 200 and was second in the 100 hurdles and triple jump. She also ran the opening leg of the 4x100 relay. First Class Rhonda Leverett was first in the 400 and second in the long jump. She also anchored the 4x400 relay team and ran the third leg of the 4x100. First Class captain Jen Drake won the triple jump with a personal best 38-03.25. Second Class Rebecca Cline won the 5,000 and provided the meet-clincher with her second-place finish in the 3,000.

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ond Class Susan Smith won the javelin throw. Second Class Rebecca Cline took first in the 1,500-meter run. Plebe Joanna Helm took second in the 100 high hurdles and 400 intermediate hurdles. She also ran a leg on Navy's 4x400 relay team, which also finished second. First Class Maureen Moroney, Rhonda Leverett and Tamara Allen teamed with Helm in the 4x400.

The Navy women's track team took home a host of first place finishes, personal bests and school records at the Mount St. Mary's Invitational, held in Emmitsburg, MD. In the long jump. First Class Tamara Allen jumped 5.61 meters to set a school record and take first place.

First Class Suzanne Dondero won the women's high jump, with a leap of 1.57 meters, while Stacy Lehmann placed second also clearing 1.57.

In the discus, Plebe Kristy Nistier took top honors with a personal best throw of 39.78 meters. In the hammer. First Class Lea Potts also took first with yet another personal best toss of 42.74 meters. Plebe Chantelle Nagbe set a school record m the 200 meter dash, with a time of 25.17, placing third in the event. In the distance races. Second Class Rebecca Cline took top honors in the 3000 meters with a time of 10:05.03 while Firstie Maureen Moroney set a personal best time of 4:40.37 to win the 1500 meters.

Navy's women's 4 x 100 relay team of Tamara Allen, Joanna Helm, Rhonda Leverett and Maureen Moroney took fourth in a school-record clocking of 3:50.00 in the first day of the Penn Relays. The 4x400 team also broke the school record earlier in the season against Army with a tune of 3:51.43. The Navy women's 4x100 relay team also placed fifth, and Suzanne Dondero recorded a fifth-place finish in the high jump.

Spring Football Many Navy fans might be wondering how the Midshipmen are going to replace Omar Nelson at fullback. Nelson had a standout First Class season, rushing for 857 yards and nine touchdowns and catching six passes for 66 yards and one touchdown as he helped lead Navy to a 9-3 record and a 42-38 victory over California in the Aloha Bowl. But don't fret Navy fans, the cupboard is not bare. Not only does Tim Cannada, who rushed for 379 yards and two touchdowns last year, return, but there is also a little known Youngster about to make a big splash on the Navy football scene. Not many people know about Irv Dingle, a 5-11, 213 pound fullback from Fairfield, CA. But they soon will. Dingle is an outstanding athlete who has played his first two seasons on the junior varsity team. "In everything Irv does on the practice field he goes 100 mph," said Navy head coach Charlie Weatherbie. "He is one of those guys that doesn't know anything but full speed in practice and that is a habit that you have to have. If you practice hard during the week, you are going to play great on Saturday." Cannada, a Firstie, has the advantage on Dingle because he does have two full years of varsity experience, but Weatherbie expects Dingle to see a lot of action in the Fall.

"He is running with a lot of confidence and is playing with a lot of confidence," said Weatherbie. "He is a tough guy that has good speed. I would compare him close to Omar speed wise, and he will knock you silly when you try to tackle him."

The first scrimmage of spring practice was dominated by the defense as Navy head coach Charlie Weatherbie put his troops through a two and a half hour scrimmage. The defense constantly harassed quarterbacks Chris McCoy and Jonathan Limbert and gave up just four scores all day. McCoy was held to 45 yards on 15 carries, while completing six of 13 passes for 75 yards. "I thought the defense did a real good job of keeping the offense out of the end zone," said Navy head coach Charlie Weatherbie. "The defense was doing a real good job of stringing things out. I thought Adam Crecion played real well and David Rautenbach did a nice job rushing the passer." Weatherbie was pleased that the offense bounced back late in the scrimmage to score on three long touchdown runs. Pat McGrew busted a 70-yard touchdown run, Jonathan Limbert scored on a 65-yard run and John Vereen scored from 27-yards out. "The offense did a good job once they got going," said Weatherbie.

"The defense is always at an advantage early on and we were trying to do some different things with Chris McCoy in the passing game as well.

I think both sides of the ball and come away from today with some good things to build on."

Navy head football coach Charlie Weatherbie was very pleased with the second scrimmage of spring drills. The team scrinunaged for about two hours and both the offense and defense had positive moments to Shipmate, June 1997

talk about. "I thought it was a real good scrimmage," said Weatherbie.

"I thought the offense did a good job early and then I think the defense stepped up their play and did a real good job during the two-minute drill." Wide receiver Mark Mill and third string quarterback Steve HoUey were the stars of the day offensively. Mill caught four passes for 113 yards and three touchdowns, while Holley had 11 carries for 60 yards and a touchdown and threw a 50-yard touchdown pass to Damon Myers and a 18-yard touchdown pass to Mill. Heisman Trophy candidate Chris McCoy threw the ball well at tunes, completing five passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns. His touchdown passes were both to Mill, one for 30 yards and the other for 54 yards. Fullbacks Irv Dingle and Tun Cannada also had good days. Dingle carried the ball sue tunes for 45 yards and two touchdowns, while Cannada had six carries for 43 yards. Fourth string quarterback Scott Jones had 114 yards rushmg on just 10 carries thanks to a 70-yard touchdown run. "I thought the quarterbacks did a good job today. I thought Chris threw the ball well in the two-minute drill and I was real impressed by the job that Holley and Jones did," said Weatherbie. The defense also had its share of highlights as the swarming men in blue had 15 tackles for a loss. The number one defense held McCoy to just 15 yards on 12 carries. "I thought Denis Kane had another great scrimmage," said Weatherbie. "He is really playing well. I thought David Viger, Jason Coffey and Gervy Alota also had really good days."

Navy quarterback Chris McCoy, Heisman Trophy Candidate for 1997, has been selected as one of Georgia's 1997 "Peach of an Athlete" Role Models by the Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. McCoy was selected for his outstanding athletic performance, scholastic achievement, contributions to his school and community during the 1996-97 school year. McCoy is one of eight amateur athletes that are either from the state of Georgia or who go to school in Georgia that were recognized as a "Peach of an Athlete" on Monday, April 21 at the Grand Hyatt in Atlanta. Two amateur athletes and one professional athlete will be chosen as the "Role Model" of the year. Some of the past winners of the Peach of an Athlete award mclude Dale Murphy, Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, Bill Elliott, Hershel Walker, Mark Price, and Kevin Butler.

At the annual Bliie and Gold game, the Navy defense came to NavyMarine Corps Stadium ready to play, and it showed. The defense bottled up Chris McCoy all afternoon and won the kudos of the fans and coaches in attendance. On the offensive side of the ball. Navy ran the ball more than it had in the previous scrimmages, in a large part, due to the gusting winds which caused most thrown balls to fly over the heads of their intended receivers. Chris McCoy finished the afternoon with 26 yards on 13 carries. Irv Dingle led the Mids with 39 yards rushing, 38 of which came on one play. Navy QB's finished the day a combined 3-for14 for 54 yards before coach Weatherbie called for the two minute offense. That two-minute offense was the one bright spot on the day for the offense. Navy's top three offensive units had been held to only one score on the afternoon, a three yard run by Pat McGrew. The first team then marched 70 yards in the first two minute drill, capped off with a Chris McCoy touchdown pass to LeBron Butts with five seconds on the clock. "The offense struggled but when we went to two minutes, they marched right down the field," said Weatherbie. "I told the team, will be in three or four situations like that next Fall, and the offense really responded today."

Quarterback Chris McCoy completed seven-of-15 passes for 176 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Blue over the Gold, 20-0. McCoy threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to LeBron Butts with 7:29 remaining in the third and then hit Jason Wolf with a 50-yard touchdown strike in the fourth quarter. Despite the two touchdown passes by McCoy, the defense dominated most of the scrimmage. The Gold defense held the Blue to 77 yards rushing on 31 carries (McCoy had just 29 yards on 14 carries), while the Blue defense gave up just 102 yards of total offense to the Gold. Firstie co-captain Gervy Alota had an interception for the Blue. "Any time that I have been around a team that has been any good the defense always dominated the Spring," said Navy head coach Charlie Weatherbie. "When that happens you are going to have a pretty good football team, I believe. I think we have an opportunity to be pretty good." The Gold's Matt Harden, a fullback, was the leading rusher in the game, carrying the ball seven times for 49 yards. Irv Dingle has 27 yards on four carries for the Blue. Wolf had three catches for 112 yards

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and a touchdown, while Butts had three catches for 53 yards. "I saw some good things out there today," said Coach Chariie Weatherbie. "I thought Irv Dingle ran the ball well today at times, I thought Chris (McCoy) threw the ball pretty well,, I thought Steve Holley (backup quarterback) did a nice job of running the second team, and it was good to see Gervy (Alota) get that interception and take it up the sideline. We had a real good spring ball. It was probably as good as spring ball as I have been around. We have to continue to work hard and come together as a team."

Gary Lane, who will be a Youngster this Fall, from Largo, MD, has been named the winner of the Vice Admiral William P. Mack Award as the most improved player during the 1997 spring football. It is the second straight year that a native Marylander has won the award. Last year, Charles Fisher of Takoma Park was the recipient. Lane, a strong safety, played for the junior varsity last Fall but is expected to be a big contributor in the secondary and on special teams this Fall. "Gary played comerback in the Fall but has found a home at strong safety," said Coach Weatherbie. "He is extremely talented, as talented as any defensive back we have. Lane came to the Academy from DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, MD, where he played defensive back and wide receiver and was a two-year letterman. Lane also won two letters in track. The Vice Admiral William P. Mack Award is given annually to the Navy football player who has shown the most improvement in spring practice. The award was initiated in 1976 and is named in honor of Vice Admiral Mack, the Naval Academy superintendent from 1972-75, and a strong supporter of the school's intercollegiate athletic program.

The winners: 1976 Kelvin Graham, dl 1977 Ed Reid, de 1978 John Taylor, ot 1979 Ted Dumbauld, lb 1980 Curt Gainer, te 1981 Ken Fancher, lb 1982 Jeff Johnson, og 1983 Rick Pagel, de -1984 John Carroll, db 1985 Chris Castelli, og 1986 Enoch Blazis, mg 1987 John Nobers, qb 1988 Bert Pangrazio, fb 1989 Steve Tazza, db 1990 Dave Christel, dt 1991 Robert Goodson, dt 1992 Greg Hubbard, og 1993 Jamie Spaman, te 1994 Ross Scott, wr 1995 Shaun Stephenson, wr 1996 Charies Fisher, db 1997 Gary Lane, db

Assistant Football Coach Todd Spencer Navy's newest assistant football coach, Todd Spencer, couldn't wait for the start of spring practice. After many late nights of brushing up on Navy's spread offense. Coach Spencer was ready to put his knowledge to the test. "I've been scrambling a little bit lately," said the energetic Spencer. "I had to learn a whole new offense, new terminology and different nuances and intricacies before the start of spring practice." At this time last year, Spencer was far from the East coast as an assistant at Oregon State University. He coached the offensive line there and is responsible for the same here at Navy. Since his arrival, Spencer has seen a definite difference between the athletes he used to coach and the Midshipmen. "I love coaching these young men," said Spencer. "The main difference is that these players are intrinsically motivated and that's the best kind of motivation. These young men work hard at everything and they are a real joy to work with." Second Classmen Mike Wahle and Blaine Kindler impressed Spencer right from the start. Wahle is slated as Navy's starting left tackle and Kindler is the starting right tackle.

"Their athleticism and explosiveness have been very impressive all Spring," said Spencer. The question mark is who will back-up these players once the Fall rolls around.

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"It is wide open at tackle after Wahle and Kindler," continued Coach Spencer. "There is a lack of depth and playing experience, but I think spring practice is helping us decide who will fill those holes."

Quarterback Chris McCoy Navy quarterback Chris McCoy does not look back. Not when running the football and especially not when discussing football. "Last year is over. It was a great season and a lot of fun, but we have to put that behind us if we want to have another great season this year," said McCoy. McCoy was happy with the way spring drills went, calling it the best spring practice since he has been at the Naval Academy. "I was really happy with the way the young guys came around so much on the offensive side of the ball," said McCoy. "We grew so much as a team during spring drills, as a unit. There are some guys that nobody has heard of that are going to make a name for themselves this year." The Spring was also very important for the offense because Ken Niumatalolo has taken over the offensive coordinator position from his mentor, Paul Johnson, who left Navy after the Aloha Bowl victory to become the head coach at Georgia Southern. "Coach Niumatalolo has grown with us during the Spring too," said McCoy. "He has gotten better with each practice. He has impressed me with his play calling. He is developing his offense and how he is going to run his offense next year. It isn't Coach Johnson's offense anymore, it's Coach Niumat's offense." McCoy will also enter the 1997 season with an extra burden to carry. Not only will he enter the season as the starting quarterback for a team that will carry with it high expectations, but he will also carry the label of Heisman Trophy candidate with him. McCoy says it is something he can handle.

"It doesn't bother me at all because I know we have to win before I can even be thought of as a Heisman Trophy candidate as the season goes along. We have to win games and that is what we have to concentrate on. If we win games, that will take care of itself. It is very exciting for me and it is an honor to be considered a candidate for the award and I am very pleased with it, but the facts are we have to win games for us to be successful and to be thought of as a 'Heisman Trophy Team,' as I like to say because it takes a team to win the award," said McCoy. McCoy credits his teammates for the opportunity to win the Heisman Trophy and is thankful that he plays with a group of guys who put the team in front of any individual honors. He says the lack of jealousy on the team is a big reason the team was so successful last year and will be successful again this year. "The guys tease me about being a Heisman Trophy candidate, but they probably want me to win it more than I do," said McCoy. "They are real supportive of me and are real excited about this.

I told my teammates at the beginning of Spring that if this is something, as a team, that they don't want to do to let me know and we can cancel it, but the guys have been very supportive at all times." McCoy says the team goals for 1997 are simple, "win 11 in '97," said McCoy, "ff we win 11 in '97, we will be playing that 12th game on January 1, 1998.

That means, we beat Army, beat Air Force, won the Commander-inChief's Trophy, beat Notre Dame, and are ranked in the Top 25. We know that we can win now and we have a strong belief in each other.

We feel like if we stay focused, believe in each other and ourselves and keep working hard that we can win 11 in '97. If you are going to set goals, you might as well set them high." McCoy says it is hard to believe that it is already his First Class Year and sometimes wonders what could have been if this coaching staff would have been here his Plebe Year. "I wonder how it would have turned out if we would have had this offense my first year here," said McCoy. "It feels like my career just started and now all of a sudden, it will be over in 12 games." Twelve games. That is all the time that is left for Chris McCoy to make his mark on Navy football. He has already done alot, but look for him to do even more this year.

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Pres: ADM U.S. Grant Sharp, USN (Ret.) Secy: RADM Joshua W. Cooper, USN (Ret) 400 Madison Street, Apt. #808 Alexandria, VA 22314 h: 703-549-8708 Ships Names—Ships named for Classmates.

KLACKERING (FFG-42) is named for RADM. ThoMembership: 43% mas Burton Klackering (1904-1975), one of the outstanding submarine commanders of World War Pres: RADM Walter C. Ford, USN (Ret.) II who received three Navy Crosses for his aggres'Send news directly to Shipmate. sive leadership of the fleet submarine, GUARDFISH George O'Keefe wrote in the May issue of his (SS-217). visit with Speed Graubart. This month he sends in THACH (FFG-43) is named for Admiral John a photo of the same visit.

Smith Thach, early Navy air test pilot, a recognized aerial gunnery expert, and afightertechnician famed for the Thach Weave which bears his name.. .received the Distinguished Service Medal for his exceptionally meritorious performance of duty as "Fighting Three" operating from LEXINGTON and YORKTOWN. He earned two Navy Crosses for aggressive leadership of VF-3 at Raboul and in the Battle of Midway.

We are sorry to report the death of Margaret S. McCaffree who was the widow of CDR. James Kent Averill, who was killed in the line of duty in an aircraft accident in the Central Pacific in March 1944.

Margaret married Captain Burnham C. McCaffree '26 who died in 1966. She passed away George O'Keefe and Speed Graubart on 4 March 1997 and was interred with her second husband in Arlington National Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, James K. Averill, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL and RADM. Burnham C. McCaffree, Jr. '54; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Membership: 81% A cruise on M/S Seabourn Spirit is best described as sheer luxury—the hotel manager calls it (the ship) Pres: CAPT Francis L. Busey, USN (Ret.) a 5-star hotel.

Sec'y: CAPT Gordon Campbell, USN (Ret.) We, John Masterson (grandson) and I toured San 3848 Somerset Drive, Durham, NC 27707-5017 Francisco then set out to do China in two weeks. We [Ed. Note: We regret to inform you that Captain started with a 20 hour ride with United Airlines— Francis L. Busey, USN (Ret.) passed away on 9 May transferred at Tokyo and eventually landed at Beijing, 1997. The Alumni Association is grateful for all his breezed through customs etc. with remarkable speed. efforts to support the Great Class of 1926.} We eventually found our guide and bussed to the Burnham McCaffree's son, RADM B.C. Palace Hotel. Being under the wing of Seabourn McCaffree, Jr., '54 USN (Ret.) wrote that his step- Cruise Line helped a great deal. mother, Margaret S. McCaffree passed away on 4 John M. And I used the morning of our "rest-up March 1997 in Annandale, VA. She had lived in day" walking to Tiananamen Square and gawking at Jacksonville, FL until mid-1994. Interment was in the Chinese en route to work. Beijing has 12 million Membership: 71% Arlington National Cemetery with Burnham. Marpeople, 8 million bicycles—and all were on the street. garet is survived by her son, James K. Averill, Jr., of There are few traffic lights and bicycles dart in and Send news directly to Shipmate.

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We visited the Forbidden City and took a rickshaw ride through the hutangs, the old neighborhoods.

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Eleanor Spalding Curtis, wife of BGen Donald Curtis, USMC (Ret.), died of cancer on April 10 in her home in Coronado, CA. She and General Curtis were married in 1984. (General Curtis, the USNA's oldest living graduate and oldest living Marine Corps officer turned 101 on 14 April 1997.)

The family has submitted the following information on Eleanor: "She was a Coronado native, one of five children of the late Emma Louisa and Rev. Charles Edward Spalding (Rector of Christ Episcopal Church, Coronado, 1901-1921 and 1928-35).

Eleanor joined the American Red Cross during WWII and served as a secretary in Hawaii. She continued an 18-year secretarial career in San Diego, first with the Red Cross and later with the Navy.

She was active in the Christ Episcopal Church Choir for 40 years.

Eleanor, a 1934 Coronado High School graduate, attended elementary school at Janet Owers Beach School on the grounds of the Hotel del Coronado; and after Coronado High School, the St. Paul Business School, Coronado.

She served two terms on the Coronado Hospital Board of Directors.

Mrs. Curtis' first husband, Calder Atkinson, a Naval Aviation Cadet was killed in WWII. Her second husband, CAPT Alexander Gray '21, USN, died in 1977.

In addition to General Curtis, Eleanor is survived by a sister, Emmie Spalding Hamilton of Chula Vista, widow of RADM Thomas J. Hamilton '27, USN; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held at Christ Episcopal Church, Coronado on April 25. Mrs. Curtis' ashes were inumed in the Fort Rosecross Natural Cemetery Columbarium, San Diego.

Donations, instead of flowers, were requested to be sent to: San Diego Hospice, 4311 Third Avenue, San Diego CA 92103-1407.

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wall, a short walk sufficed since the walk way is on uneven granite blocks.

Thence to the Forbidden City of 9999 rooms.

Number 9 was considered a lucky number! Space does not permit a full description, however, the Emperor received many presents, including a galaxy of clocks and blocks of jade in considerable quantity.

Visits to the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven where the Emperor went to pray for productive harvests were important way points as we finally embarked our beautiful ship, Seabourn Spirit at Tianjin. We were shot with luck with good weather and smooth seas as we cruised in the Yellow Sea en route to Shanghai.

Modernization has brought problems—the major one—traffic jams. Daytime temperatures are similar to our own in the middle states in early Spring.

We are saturated with visits to museums and related activities—one star activity was one of a group of gifted children dancing and singing "Jingle Bells."

A group of professionals put on a magnificent show onboard the ship.

One is entranced by halls and pavilions connected by moon glass and zig zag bridges designed to discourage demons who can only move in a straight line. While not an aficionado of museums, my judgment of the collection of bronzes, ceramics, paintings and scrolls is that these are world class.

Visits were made to Jade Buddha Temple where a jewel encrusted Budda is said to wergh a tou.

At Nanjing, we entered the broad Yangtze, stopping briefly to visit Sum Yatsen's tomb, high a hill where 392 stair steps will bring you to the tomb.

At Zhangjiagang, at the entrance of the Yangtze, we encounter countless shipping (large and small).

After a visit to a silk factory, we're on our way out of this great river which is an inspiration in itself.

On our way home, we'll tour Hong Kong Island, Repulse Bay and Aberdeen and if possible find our friend and tailor, Lee Chong Tai—looking forward to a twenty hour return trip via United Airlines.

We are sorry to report the death of Cdr. Edward Burton (Robby) Robinson, '27 USN (Ret.), who passed away on Easter Sunday after an extended illness at home at Rancho Santa Barnardo, San Diego County.

Robby hailed from Tuckahoe, N.J. where he received his early education. At the Academy, he maintained a comfortable place in the middle of the Class.

He was a member of the A Squad in Boxing and participated in Gymkhana. A description of his service career is contained in the "Last Call" section. The Class is making a contribution to the USNA Alumni Association in his memory.—^Josh Cooper

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Secy: CAPT Philip R. Osbom, USN (Ret.) 8206 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 Corr. Secretary: Dot Flatley Sandpiper Village, Apt. PI, 1224 Village Creek Lane Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 I received such a nice and supportive letter from Cornelia Foley with some well expressed philosophy that I thought it should be shared. Her letter follows: I was distressed to learn in last month's Shipmate of the death of your daughter. I can relate to your sorrow, as Paul and I lost our eldest son in a drowning accident when we were stationed in Newport, RI in 1951.

The pain of loss is so great. Our comfort lies in the faith we have in God's promise that death is not an end, but only a beginning to a new life of joy and peace. We come to realize that what seemed a total loss is only separation for a time, and even though the physical presence is no longer there, the spiritual union between us can never be broken. I pray that you can believe this too, Phil, and that God will bless you and your family, and bring you peace.

You are so good to continue heading the '29 column at this difficult time for you. I am sure all your Classmates thank you.

I have a certain affinity with you as a correspondent as well. I have recently had a hand in resurrecting my 1926 classmate column for the Punahou High School Bulletin in Honululu. The former correspondent died and the column lay empty for several issues. I decided to try to do something about it. I obtained a list from the school of 35 classmates still living and sent a letter to each of them, begging for an update on what they were doing. About half of them responded with short accounts, enough to fill three upcoming issues. While I'm not sure this can continue, at least it was a shot in the arm, you might say. I have personally benefitted from the effort by renewing a few old friendships, and making a few new ones who have become regular pen pals.

I am basically well, but am losing my eyesight to macular degeneration, which makes me dependent on help with many things. I hope you yourself are keeping well. You are doing your Classmates a service for which they, and I, as a Navy widow, are very grateful.

Her reactivation of her class column gives thought to the state of our own column in Shipmate. Time, energy and health are qualities needed and they are in short supply.

We send best wishes to Cornelia in coping with her eye problems.

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Pres: RADM William O. Snead, USN (Ret.) Secy: CAPT John A. Moreno, USN (Ret.) 1214 Fifth Stree, Coronado, CA 92118 h: 619-435-3732 Our sad news continues!

A thoughtful note from Betty Drane concerning the death of Bill Drane on 23 February. As she wrote.

Bill had suffered from Parkinsons disease for several years but never showed anger or complaint in all that time. His funeral services were held on 1 March at Saint Stephens Episcopal Church, Sebastopol, CA followed by inurnment at Clarksville, TN—Bill's original home and that of his forebearers. He is survived by his wife, Betty, 1913 Grace Drive, Santa Rosa, CA; daughters Margi Debridge of Virginia, Donna Segal of New York; stepdaughters Ginny D'Angelo and Mary Hunt of San Jose, CA; sister Lucy Gracey Drane of Tennessee; 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Bill McKean died suddenly on 24 March after an illness of only one day. His funeral services were held at the Ft. Myer Chapel on 31 March, followed by interment with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Bill Snead represented the Class.

Survivors include his daughters Page Zyromski, 6411 Drive, Painesville, OH; and Sister Mary Faith, RSM. Marie Lowrance died on 14 March at Coronado after spending several years at the Villa Coronado Convalescence Hospital. She was married to Foo Rutter for 39 years until his death in 1973. She was married to Bill Short '32 in 1978 until his death in 1986. In 1987, she married life-long family fi'iend Rebel Lowrance who predeceased her in 1995. She is survived by her children R. L. Rutter, Beverly Hills, FL; Michael G. Rutter, Coronado, CA; Timothy J. Rutter, Ashland, OR; Susan Chamberlin, Wilmington, DE; and seven grandchildren. The family plans on a quiet ceremony at sea on her birthday, 1 May, and suggests that any memorial contributions be directed to the American Red Cross.

Helene N. Flynn, John Flynn's widow, died on 6 January at Corte Madera, CA, according to the brief information we have received from the Public Administrator of Marin County, CA. We have no further information, but it is believed she left no survivors.

On a more cheerful note, Anita Page House, Herschel House's widow, was recently honored for her legendary acting career at the 14th Annual Living Legacy Awards in San Diego. She accepted the award in person from Randal Malone of MTV's hit show Singled Out. Other honorees included Attorney General Janet Reno and Gayle Wilson, wife of Pete Wilson, Governor of California. Anita lived in Coronado for many years but subsequently moved to Los Angeles to be near her daughters.

The San Diego Group of the USNA Alumni Association held a very successful luncheon meeting aboard BOXER (LHD-4) on 13 March. There were more than a hundred attendees present including, as the oldest—or should we say "more mature"— Roscoe Newman and your Secretary. The Wardroom Mess food was delicious with a choice of seven entrees and many side dishes—all buffet. It's a far cry from our old single entree days, but we did have more mess attendants! The ship did a wonderful job of welcoming and guiding us, led by an outstanding skipper with a very fine crew.

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After many changes because of TV programming and other conflicts, the Navy-San Diego State University football game is now firmly scheduled for Friday, 5 September at 1135 a.m.—publicity and ticket application forms not withstanding.

Pleasant telephone chats with Chief Masterson, Bill Snead and Al West—all of whom seem to be doing well.

In closing, a nice note from Betty McClain, Warren McClain's widow: These thoughts while muddling through preparations for 15 April and peering over the paper maze to see if the sun is still shining: The IRS taketh, I have no doubt, I wish they didn't Have so much clout!

I visited with Grace Ennis by phone. She has trouble walking and doesn't drive now. Her spirit is still great. We sometimes get together for lunch.

How good to hear news about Grace Ennis! We had lost track of her!

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Pres: RADM J.O. Miner, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: RADM A. B. Metsger, USN (Ret.) 3520 N. Roberts Lane, Arlington, VA 22207 h: 703-524-4599 E: ABEM31@compuserve.com Another fine luncheon of the Classes of '33 and '31 was enjoyed by Gillette, Stewart, and Metsger—and ten '33ers—at the Chevy Chase Club on 8 April. (Miner and Webster were at Ellie Williamson's funeral held at the same time.) The luncheon group, both '31 and '33, expressed our appreciation of our late Classmate, Doc MacDonald, the moving force in getting our two Classes together.

Doc MacDonald at our 65th.

Jack Miner and Abe Metsger attended an Alumni Association Class Presidents' Meeting 5 April. Seems we're getting older; of about 60 attending, there were only two Classes senior to ours—'29 and '30. We conclude the Association is giving fine service to the Alumni and to the Academy, is in excellent financial shape, and has a most able and attractive staff.

There was also an informative discussion of the athletic outlook.

From San Diego Bob Heilig tells us that Larry Cook is recovering nicely after a hip replacement.

Our San Diego group plans a Class Luncheon the third Thursday in May. Ruth and Ed Moring have

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The Morings at our 65th. moved to a new retirement home in Chula Vista, Franciscan Manor. (Address, tel no. below.) Ruth, who has been enthusiastically active, is not as mobile as she was; and she and Ed like the convenience to the San Diego Country Club at Chula Vista.

In the Bay Area, Ginny and Dick Peterson are doing well. Junetta Firth fell after a hip replacement.

Max is still in a retirement home; expects to return home when Junetta is fully recovered. Helen Frances and Ed Steffanides, great at cruises, are just back from the Amazon, are preparing to go off again.

Ali Gadrow Evans in Virginia Beach reported the 7 April death of Jesse Motes; she had visited him Sunday, 22 March, his conversation was limited to greeting her by name.

We talked with Elynor Brown at Fleet Landing; are not surprised to find her reporting both herself and Gene Ritchie healthy and happy. Elynor reports a fine social environment at Fleet Landing. PK Will, living in the health unit of the same complex, is happy and physically healthy, but limited in mobility.

Our column is created by our fine area reporters; the Secretary is grateful for their loyal support as they dig out the news of a shrinking population, and keep our column going.

Dorothy McFarlane of the Washington area is recovering nicely from two hip replacements.

Peggy Fitzgerald in Hilton Head sounds bright and happy, just as in our earlier days. She gave us the address and telephone number of Henry Williams.

Henry (Fast Bill) and wife Kenny (Caroline), who have moved to Florida, will sell their Hilton Head house. Bill is in a nursing home where he gallops around in a wheelchair in spite of Alzheimer's. He retains much of his sense of humor. (Address, tel number below.)

We include a 1991 picture of Margie and Benny Bass; we submitted Benny's obituary separately.

Not having been in touch with Eleanor and Red Cone for some time, we telephoned, talked with Eleanor. Eleanor says they are "both pretty well."

We admire Dick Steere for attending several of our recent Washington luncheons in spite of lack of vision, coming from CoUington by cab. It wasn't like him to miss the March and April meetings, but we talked with him by phone. He reports no particular change in him and Cesca. They are both physically limited; Dick with little vision, living comfortably at CoUington.

Also at CoUington is Margaret Werts who at the end of January had a mild stroke; she now gets aroimd with a walker and on a scooter. Early in April, Margaret was operated on for a detached retina, at time of writing she is awaiting a recovery from this.

Long John Kirkpatrick's most recent of many honors include Humanitarian of the Year by "Five Who Care," benefiting Children's Hospital of Oklahoma; and a West Point Society of Central Oklahoma dinner honoring him as a distinguished ex USMA '29. John is one of the few of our time with experience at two top Service Academies.

We sadly report the death of Ellie Williamson, 21 March. Her Service was held in the Fort Myer Chapel on Class Lunch Day, Tuesday, 8 April, followed by inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery and a reception at Fort Myer. She joins Willie who died in February 1988. Ellie had been living in Williamsburg. Our Class was represented by Miner and Webster, as reported above, and Audrey Dempsey.

Swede Larson's grandson Larry reported to us the death on 19 March of Rosalie Larson Donahue, Swede's widow. She was interred in Arlington National Cemetery. Swede died in an airplane accident in December 1942.

The Secretary has an email address: ABEM31@compuserve.com. We have some doubt as to the utility of email for our purposes, but it's available to anyone who may find it convenient.

Class records now show 84 survivors and 4 unaccounted for of our 441 graduates.

UPDATES: Sherry Betts: correct AC: 910-949-3274 Dick Hay: tel # 803-791-4635 Ed Moring: 127 W Mountain View, Chula Vista, CA 91910; 619-422-6734 PK Will: Leeward Manor, #1 Fleet Landing Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. (Courtesy of Dick Hay who wrote on 26 March.)

Henry Williams: 10265 Ulmerton Rd. Apt 228, Largo, FL 33771; 813-585-4779.

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Pres: CAPT Will I. Bull, USN (Ret.) 1725 Oak Lane, McLean, VA 22101 h: 703-538-5891 Sec'y: Bob Gamble 8311 River Crescent Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-266-8775 We reluctantly give up writing about NAUTILUS with this issue of the Shipmate. Andy Nisewaner had a most interesting blueprint of our First Class Cruise, showing our location two or three times a day. Of special interest was the WYO'S course as she took NAUTILUS in tow and then towed the crippled sub to safety. Anyone interested in this blueprint need only write me, and I'll be glad to forward it for your enjoyment.

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As we look back to the beginning of Plebe Year, the unpleasantness is little remembered. Then, 68 years ago, when we embarked on our first exciting cruise to Europe, we were Youngsters! A picture of our feeling on the day we said, "T'aint no more Plebes!"

Steve Archer, who died last July, was a member of our great 1932 wrestling squad. In om Lucky Bag, we see mention of successes by Max Silverstein, Dan Goodman, George Hughes, Joe LoughliU;, and Ernie Snowden but Steve was not yet a real star.

After his retirement, he became very active in the AAU and then started a wrestling program in his local high school. He became known as the "Father of Wrestling" in Florida athletic circles. He is like Otto Scherini who carried on after retirement and achieved fame for his dedication to athletics. There must be something inspiring about that Florida climate!

Now that our Reunion is over, many thoughts will go through our minds. "If I didn't go, should I have gone?" "Wes Johnson's Boat Cruise was wonderful!"

"Annapolis is quite a city these days." "Should we have a 70th?" "My Classmates sure seem older."

"There were more women than men!" "I'm glad it's over!"

If we do have a 70th, it will be fun for those few able to come and enjoy it. If you graduated at age 22, you'll be 92, a ripe old age. But you will be nine years younger than our 20 "Oldest Alumni"—as listed in the January Shipmate. Now that we're living longer, we'll have to be 75 years out of school just to consider making the list!

We will try to condense the Washington-Annapolis and San Diego Luncheon Meetings into a paragraph. The people coming to Ft. McNair will be named once: Will I. Bull, Muriel and Barry Atkins, Frances Foley, Howard Prince, Janet and Bill Stuart, Bob Gamble, Jane Moncure, Mary Pierce, and Margaret Van Every. After a nice lunch. Will I. and Bob reviewed Reunion plans. Al Cope writes that Jayne and Dick Blair (from Florida), Anne Thomas, Pat Willard, Lloyd Mustin, Jack Kaufinan, Dick Best all joined him and Bette at the MCRD Bay \^ew Club. Ship talk included Dick's telling how 6" guns were loaded on DETROrr at the same time Al was in CONCORD with Gus Kasparek, Bill Brown, and Paul Emrick. Al is busy digging up info on Jack Binns and family. The 9 April 1997 meeting at the O & F Club enjoyed the presence of many not at the March meeting: Helen and Bob Maulsby, Wes Johnson, Mary Bruce Prince, Jane and Win Bailey, Ruby and Stan Miller, Sara Ann Mott, Louise and Modoc Sunderland. Because it was a joint meeting with West Pointers, we enjoyed seeing Smokie and Archie Lyons again. They brought Jansen Morris.

The luncheon was first-class, much better than the Bill of Fare at Ft. McNair. Francis Foley told us about the time when, as a J.O. on RALEIGH, he alerted his captain about a Coronado ferry boat out in the ocean off San Diego. The captain refused to believe the report; angry at young Foley, he rushed to the bridge. But then there was no question—^the ferry was headed for San Pedro for repairs. Francis was one very relieved J.G.!

Recent News—^Ed Konrad, one of our football stalwarts, passed away last March. His heart wasn't working properly after open-heart surgery. Ed and Anne were busy people, but they set up a travel plan which meant two months away from Sanibel every year. Anne is staying in their home on Sanibel. Eno Knock and Helen are celebrating 60 years of happy marriage this month. Eno was in the USNR, studied civil engineering, and then worked for Illinois Highway Dept. Eno's health is OK, but his mobility is via wheelchair. Was Asmuth has shifted his domicile to 6200 NW, Apt. 383 in Washington, DC. He moved there from Virginia Beach. His new home is in KnoUwood, a retirement home similar to Vinson Hall. Bud Leeds passed away on 3 April 1997. After retirement. Bud worked for American Machine & Foundry Company. He and Billie made many cruises, but the one he always remembered was on a Russian ship with vodka @ 50 cents! Funeral services were held at Arlington National Cemetery.

In December 1944, ADM. Nimitz reported we lost three destroyers in a typhoon—HULL, MONOGHAN, and SPENCE—^with all hands. Dan Gothie was lost on a Japanese prison ship in October of that year.

Brooks Harral stated in his "History" that we, as a lucky group, survived that terrible storm.

An interesting excerpt from an 18th century book Sea Life: First, all the decks were wetted by the hand pump. Then came a couple of hands sprinkling sand on the wetted planks, then the seamen ('youngsters') took up their holy stones and went on their hands and knees to whiten the deck to its usual spotless whiteness. It was hard, and often unpleasant, kneeling for an hour or two, on sanded planks.

Imagine yourself on board four-gun ketch INTREPID during the evening of 16 February, 1804. You are a Lieutenant and in command. Your Commodore has ordered you to sail your ship into the well-fortified harbor of Tripoli and burn powerful PHILADELPHL\, recently captured by the enemy, the Pasha of Tripoli.

Bad weather has kept you at sea for nine days, but now the wind is slackening. In danger of becoming becalmed, you and your officers decide to attack.

Your plan: "Enter the harbor, bluff your way alongside, board her, bum her, and sail away." With little

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wind, you are now slowly approaching the former American ship when you hear, "Identify yourself!

Stand clear!" PHILADELPHIA'S guns are loaded, two enemy warships are close by, and the Pasha's shore batteries are threatening.

Fortunately, your careful planning will help. Six of your crew are topside, dressed in Maltese clothing; your one civilian, Salvador Catalano, is an Arabic-speaking pilot hired to be your alter-ego as well as navigate. While you are running up a British flag, he shouts back: "We're a Maltese ship; we've lost our anchors—we must tie up so we won't drift aground!"

The Tripolitans are satisfied; they even send a boat to help. In the dark, lines are passed and joined. Then an enemy sailor sees your anchors and cries out "Americanos! Americanos!"

But now the time has come; the ships touch and you shout: "Away boarders!" The attack begins, your men using cutlasses, pikes, tomahawks, and daggers.

Success—you and your men kill 20 Tripolitans without losing a man! Amidst great excitement, you order your lusty fighters to bring the combustibles to storerooms, cockpit, powder rooms, and berth deck.

This accomplished, you order: "Burn the ship!"

After the last man leaves, you shout: "Shove off!" and leap into the rigging of your ship. As INTREPID pulls away, the harbor forts start firing. Luckily, the shot is too high and you feel relieved. But then the canon on PHILADELPHIA are set off and your ship narrowly escapes being hit. Finally, there's the harbor entrance. You set all sails and choose the best course to join the fleet. What a glorious feeling! (From Burn PHILADELPHIA'S by Major Wasielewshi, USMC) Here are five distinguished Midshipmen in new white service uniforms. My memory says; Tut 'Dittle, Gordon Underwood, Lou Brian, Dirk Dimitryevic, Burt Davis. Any corrections?

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Pres: CAPT R. W. Thompson, Jr., USN (Ret.) Sec'y: RADM Charles A. Blick, SC, USN (Ret.) 2725 31st St. NW, Washington, DC 20008 San Diego Correspondent: Mrs. R.S. Riddell 4037 Alameda Drive, San Diego, CA 92103 h: 619-295-9091 The Washington Group met for lunch on 11 March at the Chevy Chase Club. Attending were Blick, Campbell, Coleman, Elliott, McKibbin, Moorer, Oren and Strean. From the Class of 1931, Colwell, Fitzgerald, Gillette, Metzger, Miner and Webster joined us. After the usual jolly good lunch, Tom Moorer led us through the labyrinths of news items now on the front burner—not a simple task—^with participation from both sides of the aisle. Tom's favorite subject "women in combat" has never really been analyzed in all its implications. Tom feels that women being remmed to the U.S. as casualties of war in body bags will force a reassessment. Tom pointed out that during the 1967 war, Israel immediately withdrew women from combat units and reassigned them to headquarters and rear echelon activities. Israel found out in the crucible of war that those units with women in the ranks were not effective.

"Bill" Fitzgerald '31 observed that "Josh" Prueher the grandson of our "Bert" Prueher is now attending Oxford University in the U.K. as a Fitzgerald Scholar.

Charlie Robertson died on 22 Feb 1997 in Woodland Hills, CA. After retiring from the Navy, he joined the Rocketdyne Division of Rockwell and subsequently managed partnerships and real estate.

Charlie is survived by his widow Eleanor Dashiell Hatcher Robertson of 21763 West Amber Drive,

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Woodland Hills, CA 91364-5204; and a daughter, Darrin R. Drucker. Our condolences to Eleanor and Darrin.

Archie Wright has been advised by the National Library of Poetry that his poem "The Canal" will be published in their forthcoming anthology Etches in Time to be available in the Summer of 1997. Archie, as a semi-finalist in their North American Open Poetry Contest has an excellent chance of winning one of 70 prizes, including the $1,000.00 Grand Prize.

His poem is quoted below: (Good Luck, Archie.)

The Canal One afternoon in mid-November With some time upon my hands.

Strolling by the wide Potomac lx)ng since now my favorite strand.

Down along its banks, I wandered by the C & O Canal, Squirrels and chipmunks for companions, 'Coons to boost my low morale.

Then a mallard with his partner.

Making ripples on the sheen Of the placid, darkening waters, Fixed me with his eyes of green.

Now the autumn leaves were falling As the sun played hide and seek.

All recalling coming Winter Now forecast as cold and bleak.

Suddenly the sky grew darker And the crows began to scold, Now a jogger to remind me, Dinner time—it's getting cold.

The Alumni Association was recently advised by the Trustee of CAPT Lester C. Conwell, USN (Ret.) that "Les" died on 1 May 1994 in LaJoUa, CA. No details available. The Trustee is Ms. Joan Williams, 523 Garcia St., Santa Fe, NM 87501.

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Pres: CAPT Hugh Q. Murray, USN (Ret.) 6310 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22307 Sec'y: CAPT Roy C. Smith HI, USNR (Ret.) 3730 Ramsgate Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 h: 410-268-5668 West Coast Correspondent: CAPT Robert W. Leeman, USN (Ret.) 1611 Chatsworth Blvd, San Diego,CA 92107 Ann and I are just back from a wonderful cruise through the Panama Canal with stops in Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica and at Grand Cayman on the way to disembark in Fort Lauderdale.

Now I'm looking at a deadline for June copy in two weeks and a blank computer screen. I'm almost sure I'd written up a couple of items for June before leaving but I can't find anything to back that up and, with the failing memory of old age, no certainty that I ever did. So, it's a case of starting with a very few items that came by mail while we were away and the prospect of a very short column—with apologies to any earlier correspondent whose gem doesn't appear.

Fid Murray hosted the WB&A March lunch and, in my absence, sent this report: A small, congenial group ushered in yet another Spring for '34 at the Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria on 30 March. Kit Semmes, Ruth Fuller, Helen and John Harllee, Vema (Hyde) and John Craven, Rose Williams, Eel Dutton with driver escorts, and Fid listened with memories of their own as one after another reminisced all over the country from Annapolis to Honolulu, Boston to Coronado, and even a stop in New Orleans. Fid met Kit there at a party hosted by her father, then ComEight, where she later married BJ, her father's aide. Eel was assigned to NEW ORLEANS on gradua-

tion, and his sister married Pierre Charbonnet '40 from there. Others had visions of our 55th Anniversary Mississippi River cruise in the Mississipi Queen, and everybody enjoyed Justin Wilson's 'Cajun' stories as told by Fid so often.

Anne and Ed Batcheiler were missing, she suffering from both collar bones broken in an automobile accident when a diplomatically-immune driver ran a red light and smashed into them. Ed wasn't hurt but the car was totaled.

Bob Leeman wrote that Kay Baumberger (Bambo's widow) had recently visited San Diego, to the delight of her many friends from days Bambo was homeported there and later, after retirement to Rancho Santa Fe, when the Baumbergers, ardent golfers both, participated regularly in the Class golfing activities organized by Nels Johnson and any other Class or related activity that came along. Bob ended with the cheerful note that Kay has lost none of her verve and charm.

Sid Merrill wrote from Newport that Myra Taylor, Brown's wife who has been in a nursing home for many years, had died on 1 March. That caused many complications, for Brownie had fallen several times in February and was admitted to Newport Hospital on 1 March with a chipped bone in his right arm. From there, he was transferred on 10 March to Bleinheim Newport (Nursing) at 303 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02840. His phone is 401-899-0031.

Tom Peacock also wrote of a death, that of Pat Moran in Dallas on 11 March at the St. Paul Medical Center from heart failure. A Memorial Mass was held at St. Monica's Catholic Church, in which he had been quite active, followed by a family funeral service at Calvary Hill Mausoleum in Dallas. Pat was one whose eyes precluded a commission, and he tried several things before joining Bendix Aviation in 1936 for an eleven-year pull, ending as Assistant to Director of Engineering, Eclipse-Pioneer Division.

Having married Minnie Hamphill from Dallas, they moved back there in 1947 where Pat became District Sales Manager in North Texas for Schlitz Brewery. In 1953, he joined Chance Vought and worked there in missiles and space until retirement. On the side, he served as Chairman of the Dallas chapter of American Astronautical Society, Vice President of the Dallas Council of Scientific Societies, charter member and twice president of the North Texas Chapter USNA Alumni Association. He leaves his wife Minnie; daughters Julie Travis of Dallas and Mary Anne Moran of Denver, CO; son Patrick of Arlington, TX; five grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

As predicted, this is a short column; in fact, the shortest '34 colunm since Butch Harbold took it over way back yonder.

Here are a related pair of dichos: Poderoso caballero es Don Dinero (A powerful gentleman is Sir Money) and El dinero trabaja en silencio (Money works silently).

Thank You! Your support to the Annual Fund allows us to provide USNA with neededfiendsto maintain "Excellence without A rrogance! "

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Pres: CAPT Jefferson D. Parker, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Jessie B. Gay, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT W. H. Packard, USN (Ret.) 5600 Yorktown Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207 h:703-536-7120 Our Class Council luncheon meeting, held on 2 April, was attended by CMs: Rod Badger, Chet Briggs, Clag Claggett and driver, Slade Cutter, Jim Eppes, Jesse Gay, Noel Gayler, George Hutchinson, Doyen Klein, Wy Packard, Lefty Paddock, Jeff Parker, George Powell, Bobo Thomson, and Henry Tipton. A lengthy discussion was held on the proposed location for the 65th Class Reunion due to be held three years from now. The recognized need to make hotel and other facility reservations now generated this discussion. Annapolis was the tentative selection. Ed Keats, who managed excellently the 60th Reunion, was previously asked to manage the 65th if held in Annapolis, and he accepted. Other discussions included the report of the death of Lou Detweiler on 1 April and the need for selecting those to take action to fulfUl the many tasks Lou had faithfully handled for the Class for many years.

During the past month, reports were received on the deaths of other Classmates as follows: Frank Smith on 5 March 1997 in Silverdale, WA; Ben Sarver on 13 March 1997 in Norfolk, VA; and Al Moody on 25 March 1997 in Poway, CA. "Last Call" items are now being prepared by Jesse Gay. The receipt and research of details for the write-up of all of these, hopefully will be completed in time for publication in the next issue of Shipmate. Dave Nash sent in the newspaper obituary article on Al Moody, and he mentioned that Al's Memorial Service took place the day before he read the article, so he was unable to attend. Dave also noted that he hadn't seen Al since he (Dave) was teaching Seamanship and Navigation at the Naval Academy in 1946-49. They had roomed together during Second Class Summer.

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Membership: 82% A nice lengthy letter from Ruth and Slade Cutter, written in Ruth's readable handwriting, reported on their December-January motor-trip to Austin, TX from Annapolis for the wedding of Slade's grandson and then to Portland, OR where Slade's sister lives. Next, they drove to Medford, OR for Christmas with Ruth's daughter.

Ruth and Slade also celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary on 12 January 1997 before starting their trip back to their home in Ginger Cove, Annapolis.

A note of 20 March from Norm Meyer reported on a recent trip he and his wife, Barbara, made to Green Valley, AZ where they had a good visit with Nancy and Bill Sullivan. Bill was in good spirits as indicated in this picture of Nancy and Bill that Norm snapped.

Your Corr. Sec'y appreciates the many complimentary letters received from Classmates on his book, A Century of U.S. Navallntelligence, but very few included personal information for use in the Class Shipmate column. A nice letter of 6 March from Bill Samuels reports, in addition to favorable book comments, that he swims daily with his wife, Pat, plays tennis, golf, and skis, all in moderation. A very flattering letter from Henry Eppes in Sarasota, FL additionally promised to send some news on the Eppes family. Such a report should be very good and is anticipated favorably, but probably not soon. He does keep extra busy editing The Noon Balloon, the newsletter of the Naval Airship Association, which hopefully goes to Rangoon.

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Pres.: CAPT Randolph Meade Jr., (SC) USN (Ret) Sec'y-Treas: CAPT O. M. Butler, USN (Ret.) 1101S. Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, VA 22043 Corr. Sec'y.: CAPT William A. Ellis, USN (Ret) Goodwin House West #832, 3440 S. Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA 22041-3127 h: 703-578-7546 Time flies by fast, and here it is mid-April, deadline time for the June Shipmate. We thought at first that we'd have no news again except that about our own trip to and sojourn in the Alexandria Hospital e c u at the end of March. But then in came a wee bit of news in response to our past pleas that may be of interest to you all. So here goes!!!

A card dated 1 April was received from Dorothy and Hugh Garver which confirms the report we made in the May Shipmate news. They have moved to The Renaissance Retirement Community at Sandestin which from the postmark apparently is somewhere near Pensacola, FL. Their new address for the winter months is Renaissance At Sandestin, 2400 Crystal Cove Lane, Destin, FL 32541; 904-2670979. In the Summer, they return to the cooler, less humid clime of Michigan where the address is P.O. Box 1265, Bay View, MI 49770. According to theb card. Renaissance at Sandestin provides total comfort, convenience, and security for the ultimate senior life-style residence. Our best wishes to Dorothy and Hugh in their new home in which, by now, they should be thoroughly acclimated.

Bob Odening, in his note of 22 March, had this to say: I'm sending along some pix for your (Class history) scrapbook, or if one or more qualify for printing in Shipmate so much the better. The occasion was to make up for the cancellation of the LA '36 get-together for the A&N Game. Bob Neyman had planned to host the event, but most of us were either out of the area or out with theflu.However,

Four "Old Salts" at the Black Angus mini-reunion. Bob Neyman, Bob Odening (standing), Mark Hattan, and Frank Springer.

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Bob was able to round up a quorum on 12 March at a convenient centroid, the Black Angus Restaurant on Atlantic Avenue near Long Beach's Signal Hill.

Responding to Bob's call were Katie Chenault, Nancy Hansen, Virginia and Mark Hattan, Lois and Bob Neyman, Sylvia and Bob Odening, and Laurette and Frank Springer. Our spirits were subdued by thoughts of the most recent departures from our great and greater family of '36ers, but the warmth of close friendship made the get-together glow. We resolved to get together again before the Neymans leave for their Minnesota digs. In the meantime, we all send our greetings to everyone and our best wishes for a safer and saner world for all of us.

Thanks Bob for your report and the four photos of your Black Angus group. Ten is about all we can muster up now in the WB&A area when we try to get together. You all seem to do much better.

Speaking of recent departures, we were in receipt of a phone callfromthe Alumni Association that mail addressed to Henry Hemenway had been returned marked "Deceased." We have no details or any further information regarding such a report. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Henry or can at least confirm the Association's report, please let us know. A note or card to Mack Butler or your CS would be greatly appreciated. If the report is true, our Class is now down to 97 living Classmates of those who graduated in 1936.

That is about it for now, but before we close we will explain the opening remark about us being in the Alexandria Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;22 March will be a Saturday we'd just as soon not remember. As Ede and your CS were leaving the dining room after dinner, the latter was suddenly aware of being ill and feeling lightheaded and about to fall. Somehow, Ede, all 80 pounds of her, managed to catch me and sit me down in a nearby chair where I began to feel better.

However, before one could say no, I was wheelchaired up to the third floor "Care" facility where our doctor decreed I should be sent immediately to the Emergency Room of the hospital for a more positive diagnosis as to whether or not I had a sudden heart attack. So for the first time, I got to ride in the back of an ambulance instead of up front with the driver, not a comfortable feeling I can assure you.

Once stabilized in ER, I was sent off to a room in e c u for further monitoring and evaluation where, according to the doctor, the EKGs showed that the heart's electrical system had malfunctioned, thereby causing an irregular heart beat. Thus, after more tests on 24 March, including a very interesting echogram moving picture of the inside of my heart, it was decided I needed a "Pacemaker." And so on 25 March, one was inserted; and I am doing very well, glad to be home. Now you can call Ede and me "Mr. and Mrs. Beep Beep," since now we both have "Pacemakers." Golden years? Who said so!

That's all for now. How about some news about what you did during the Summer since apparently we are having no Spring as of this writing. What's happened to Mother Nature as she brings us seventy degree weather one day and snow on the next.? Well at least we here in the WB&A area are better off than those poor people up North or in the Midwest who live along the swollen rivers. Take care. Let us hearfromyou. Am sure you all must have some news of interest to everyone, friends in other Classes as well as Classmates.

Write soon because the next issue of Shipmate will be the July/August issue; and if you wait, the news may be ancient by the time it appears in print. So get busy right now! Sit down and write us a note, or better yet, give us a call at 703-578-7546. We're usually at home all day or evening.

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Pres: CAPT John S. Slaughter, USN (Ret) Sec'y-Treas: RADM D.G. Baer, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Frank N. Shamer, USN (Ret.) 7112 Lewison Drive, San Diego, CA 92120-1248 Patty Mehle just missed our '37 column for the May Shipmate, mailed on 7 March. Her letter forwarded two pictures from Gloria and Speed Currie who had again gone to Key West to visit son Mike, '67, and to escape mid-Atlantic weather The first photo shows Thirty-Seveners Libby and P. K. Taylor, Mary and Walt Barry, Gloria and Speed Currie, and the lady Sally and I always referred to as "Pretty Betty Kelly." They are lunching at the Lynnhaven Fish House on 15 January this year. The other photo shows Speed and son Mike, a retired Naval aviator who skippers his own charter fishing boat, "Tailhooker." They are displaying the 15th cobia taken that day in February. The Curries had a wonderful time on their trip. Maybe they will give us a report on it.

Patty reports that the Mehles and the Shuppers have reserved rooms for the 60th. Bud Hall and I are planning to share accommodations also, as we did for four years at USNA. She hopes that the Good Lord will keep all of '37 well until we meet again.

Speed Currie and son Mike Currie '67 and a cobia.

Patty certainly writes a nice, friendly letter. This fine letter missing my mailing leads me to publish herewith my "receiving" deadlines for the rest of this year. They generally are twelve days prior to the date our submission must be at Shipmate, 5/29/97 (JulyAugust), 7/2/97 (September), 8/6/97 (October), 9/3/ 97 (November), 10/1/97 (December), and 12/3/97 (January-February). You can see that there is a two month lead time built in. Why add to it?

Wayne Brown has filled me in on "Tommy" Van Patten. He passed away 28 February in Phoenix, AZ. There was a family service on 3 March and a funeral Mass on 4 March. Wayne arranged for a funeral spray emphasizing the colors blue and gold with a card reading, "For our Tommy Van Patten, from the Naval Academy Class of 1937."

Tommy and I were Navy juniors in the Virgin Islands in the late Twenties. I always wondered whence came the nickname. Tommy. I decided he must have given it to himself, confronted as he was with three last names, Ellsworth Harper Van Patten. From an advance copy of his "Last Call" submission, I learned that his dad gave it to him because of his interest in the moving picture cowboy actor, Tom Mix. Irene will remain at their Phoenix address, 4924 East Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85018; 602-952-8060.

Tommy's dad was Secretary to the Governor (a retired line officer captain) of the island group. My dad was Dispatching Secretary for St. Croix and, there was another lieutenant commander. Supply Corps on St. John. The removal of the administration from the Navy Department nixed this cozy arrangement a few years after we left.

Bill Brinckloe, after a phone call to Peggy Bieri, sends us the following correction to his account of life with Bemie early in their careers. "Peg Bieri reminded me that Bernie and I carried out more of a Chinese fire drill than I described when we repaired our old Pontiac's steering. We not only failed to align the wheels fore and aft, but we put the half-nut in backwards, so when we turned the wheel left the wheels tried to turn right."

Currently, the Navy/San Diego State football game in Reunion West 1997 starts at 1130 PST, 5 September in order to permit time to rearrange the field for a Padre game that evening.

A point of contact for funeral services at USNA has been established in the Chaplain's Center. It is Ms. Patricia A. Taylor, 101 Cooper Road, Annapolis, MD 21402-5027; 410-293-1101; Fax: 410-2934809; DSN: 281-1101/4809; email: taylor@nadn. navy.mil. I suppose that Charlie Minter will be glad to hear this. The point of contact handles information on the columbarium and the cemetery as well as the services.

Just as I close this column, I learn that we lost Larry Bernard on 31 March. A family service was held on 2 April. In June, his remains will be committed with full military honors at the military cemetery in San Bruno, CA. In this instance, we lost a hard working, utterly reliable professional.

Patty Mehle's wish for our Class has already been frustrated.

KEEP REVVIN' WITH '37!

Taylor, Libby Taylor, Walt Barry, Mary Barry, Speed Currie, Gloria Currie and Betty Kelly.

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Pres: RADM M. H. Rindskopf, USN (Ret) Chairman, Wash. Area: CAPT J. H. Raymer, USN (Ret.) h: 703-979-8130 Sec'y: CAPT R. W. Carter, SC, USN (Ret.) 3118 Little Creek Lane, Alexandria, VA 22309 h: 703-780-8779 CLASS OF '38 CONNECTIONS! Events keep happening around the Class and sometimes information lags—this might be especially relevant to the planning for our '60th reunion. For purposes of being informed and staying informed, we have established a communication linkage around the country.

The idea is simply to ensure your personal awareness of important events which affects the Class as whole and which strengthens that friendship tie that otherwise might tend to be neglected between reunions. Mike and Jack say our thanks to you "Area Connections Willingness to participate, and... if you feel there are any missing area links, let's establish them. " Classmates in each area can look to their Area Representative—below: Area Area Connection Alternate San Diego Leo Jense Tom Fuller 619-698-1934 (Will call West Coast Connections) L. A. Paul Lovelace — 310-475-5471 San Fran. Bud Wolfe George Neel 415-343-3567 Seattle Bob Schelling — 606-522-8548 Midcentral Willis Denekas — 630-323-8073 North East Ed Conrad— 207-326-8600 Wash., DC Snowden Arthur — 202-342-6210 (Snow will call South East Coast Connections) VA Beach Bill Glennon — 717-428-2869 Whispering George Reinhart — Pines 910-949-2156 Florida Paul Schultz Les O'Brien 941-792-1492 (Remember to record your toll call expenditures for a quarterly report to Frank Jones, Class Treasurer, for reimbursement.)

And now a correction to last months CLASS INFORMATION!!—Reference to Snowden Arthur's letter invitation to mail to him your updated biographical sketch for our 60th??—No—No—No!!

That invitation only applied to the Washington area Classmates. Please stand corrected!

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE: The annual meeting of Class Presidents with Alumni Association Officers took place in Hubbard Hall on 4 April 1997...Frank Jones was there for me...(I am still nursing that hip!) As always, the meeting was of the "live contact" type where we dialog our concerns and get up-to-date information. RADM Ron Marryott '57, Alumni Association President and CEO, outlined the Alumni Association mission as to: (1) Support USNA including keeping records of Alumni, (2) Enhance the USNA image, (3) Support "commimications" with Alumni.

For you computer buffs, also being considered is "Flashnet" which could surely offer some very direct and rapid communications! Attention was focused on the role of "fund raising" to support the "brick and mortar" projects. Captain Randy Bogle '68, Commandant, emphasized the importance of programs stressing character, leadership, ethics, etc.

(Our Class project fits in here). Captain Paul

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Zambernardi '70, Treasurer, said Alumni Association financial condition was sound, that donations were higher in 1996 over prior year, and told how funds are being applied. Cdr Dave Church '67 talked about details of services to Alumni. Managing Editor Nancy Gorum told about work being done to improve quality of Shipmate based on Alumni suggestions. In summation of the four-hour meeting, the key message transmitted was "the continuing very great value of Alumni donations which assist the Academy in initiating important programs, enhance on-going programs, improve special capabilities,"... plus always working to render the very best services for Alumni members. It was a good meeting—a lot is being done, and '38 is helping!!!

MAILBAG: Got an interesting call from Randy Klippel—he was in Washington with a group of over 125 San Diego stalwarts with the Roger Hedgecock talk-show. They were here to support the "balanced budget" and integrity and morality in political Iffe.

Trent Lott and Newt Gingrich were there and things went along just fine! Well,—I think we can really admire people who stand for virtue—and willing to put their time and travel to the test. Randy and his group surely qualify! Congrats to you and your group...it's a worthy cause, indeed! Then from up north in Pennsylvania comes copies of publications from the "Committee to Restore the Constitution" from Rett IHckey. Here the concerns are about the encroachment of the "New World Order" government upon the U.S. Constitution and our way of life.

If you would like copies, drop me a postcard; and I'll send along. Heard from Snowden Arthur...He was hospitalized for an operation pending—but avoided; but still had a worrisome irregular heartbeat situation which resulted in a "pacemaker implant" which got him back to full operation! Good work Snow!! Mike Rindskopf tells us his "new hip" is doing OK; and in mid-April, wife Sylvia had a hip operation! No news so far of '38ers going to those exotic spring travel safaris— if you are doing them, cut us in on the fun—^with pictures! We all like!!

FORUM: USNA is pretty important to us and to our country, and what happens there seems to dominate our interest. We know ADM. Charles Larson '58 is facing humongous problems associated with diversity, gender, politics, discipline, and more.. .and that he is fixing things. And the most recent "shock" event was that of a Midshipman involving lies and sex for which she was expelled—only to have SecNav and Senator Kennedy have her reinstated— and commissioned! One of you sent me a copy of the April Baltimore magazine—which on its cover

carries the lead story, "Sex, Lies, and the Naval Academy" purporting to be a factual report of the whole affair—events, lies, expulsion, lawyers, and reinstatement!! If the Baltimore magazine has it right, we may be witnessing a new era of compromised honor and integrity. Another of you sent me a copy of the Washington Post for 6 April 1997...here that paper prints another attack on USNA by James Barry (the same USNA instructor who wrote a scathing article attacking USNA about a year ago)— captioned, "My Losing Battle with the Naval Academy."

Mr. Barry is no longer with USNA and now "develops real estate"—but a larger question is, "Why would a prestigious newspaper like the Post listen to him—let alone print an opinion story not in fact?"

In this last story, Mr. Barry portrays Midshipmen saying to him, "Nothing will change—we will be screwed and you will be gone!" Not believable that such an attitude exists... we know otherwise. And the Classmate sending me the Baltimore magazine made special effort to point out that Mr. James Barry was present at the "commissioning" on board CoNsrrruTiON last February of the Midshipman "kicked out"— then reinstated by Mr. Dalton...and the Classmate's letter closed off with the thought, "What is going on here?" If you want a copy of the Baltimore magazine article, just drop us a postcard. It does sound pretty authentic!!

EVENTS AND MEETINGS: The Frank Jones report in the President's Message preceding tells you about the meeting of Alumni Association Officers with Class Presidents—and the need to support the Association programs. The San Diego group had their April meeting at Admiral Baker Park for a change of location, with some 15 showing up. Washington/Annapolis group had their March meeting at ANCC—this time again in a room by ourselves where we could hear ourselves think and talk. As usual, Raymer ran the meeting...(See pics)..

Rindskopf told.us about the funding of Class Project Leadership Forum, need for membership improvement in Alumni Association and giving, and about the new "MAZE GAME" the Class has funded for the Leadership Department. By the time you read this, the Class will have seen the game in actual operation and next column will have a report for you.

The whole idea is really fascinating! In the future, we'll also try to tap our "Regional Connections" for reports of the goings-on of other '38er groups. As you probably know, when no specific person is tasked to report, there are very few reports. So, when you do get together, give someone the privilege of sending us a clip—with pictures—or whatever.

The Washington Group "At Work

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Chairman RaymerLOSSES AND REMEMBRANCE: We are sad to lose two Classmates. CAPT Russell Hedgecock was an EDO who did a lot of duty in Japan, had DESLANT staff duty, retiring in 1961. He spent 15 years with ODECO, Al Laborde's famous oil exploration company, and finally retired again in 1980 to Fort Myer, FL. Russ died 25 March 1997, and wife Laura will be bringing Russ's urn to the Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium. A memorial contribution was made to the St. Marks Episcopal Church in Olivios, CA. Then on 27 March, RADM Hamilton Hauck died in Solvang, CA. Ham was a distinguished aviator, retiring in Navy in 1958...and then to work primarily in missiles research for Ratheon and later Infared Industries where he was board chairman and president. We do remember Russ and Ham in our thoughts and prayers.

MOVES AND RELOCATIONS: Got a nice newspaper story about Herb Mandel summarizing his three careers as Navy for 23 years, (mostly submarines), with Electric Boat at Groton, CT, and finally with Advest stock brokers in New London, retiring in 1997! Maybe this is a new record for the Class in last retirements??? Anybody with a later one??? Herb and Ann plan to return to their home on Greenway Road in New London—^where they intend to attend concerts, swim and enjoy retirement.

Sounds like a good move Herb!! And.. .if you Classmates are moving—don't forget to cut us in on the move—and how you will be doing!!! A card from Ruth Silk tells us of her move to The Forum—8505 Woodfield Crossing Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46240.

The rest of the Class looks to be in pretty unmoving locations. Not bad?

CLASS CLIPS: Class President Rindskopf says: It has been my pleasure to highlight the accomplishments of several of our Classmate's offspring.

This month's "son-in-the-sun" is long overdue but now gets his chance because I recently received a photograph of one of his superbly executed paintings. I am talking about the elder son of Winn and Johnny Haines, John Jr., who has long been with the Panama Canal Company and is now their General Counsel. This painting is an example of his work, and we wish him a happy retirement in Panama and time for his effective art work!!!

Well—^well and well! We never cease to be amazed and admiring of the talent of our Class and their families!!! We'll hang in on our Class pegboard on the peg captioned—"Artistry in the Class"! Kudos to Johnand John Jr.!!

LAST THOUGHTS: There is a bit of cynicism in some comment from the Class...including a favorite look at taxes and government. But one particular comment had to do with the idea of Clinton's "free" financing of college for all. This is what he said, "You better remember that when this Government proposes to give you money for free education, they will take it from you first!!" And then give you back SOME PART of what they took!! I guess this is another version of the, "There is no free lunch" syndrome!! At least so far!! Pay your taxes, enjoy living, and in the process.. .stay safe and well! RWC

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Pres: CAPT Paul Loustaunau, USN (Ret) Sec'y: CAPT William J. Ruhe, USN (Ret.) 1310 MacBeth Avenue, McLean, VA 22102 Gus Norwood writes from Vancouver: The 1997 biennium includes the date when half the Class ot 1939 has passed on. Those who remain alive are now a minority. Apparently, the age is 80 for this phenomena which I find remarkable because I'd heard that WWII had its greatest impact on the Classes of'38 and '39...After my lung surgery last year, I took off 15 pounds and now feel great!

Butch Coulter sent four items for Shipmate. The first, an article from the Military Order of the World War's Officer Review of Feb. '97, presents a Class mystery. The article is about a '39er who returns to the Academy and recalls much of his life through his experiences there. He had a roommate nicknamed "Bucky" who he loved dearly, a wife named Beth, and he was visiting a granddaughter who would shortly graduate with the Class of '97. He said that he had been on academic probation his First Class Year and that his roommate Bucky had tutored him sat. (probably not "Old Buck", Russ Buckley who is deceased.) On seeing the Chapel, the '39er noted that: "So many years ago along this very walk he had proposed to Beth. Her eyes were filled with dreams and hopes, passion and pride. Then there was their wedding. And four years ago, he'd lost her. His eyes filled with tears as he remembered." (Who was this '39er with a wife Beth, a roomie Bucky and a granddaughter about to graduate with '97? The answer will receive a valuable mention in the next Shipmate. All right you publicity hounds. Go for it.) The next item was Harry Seymour's obit from the Annapolis newspaper The Capital of 21 March. Butch notes that the '39ers who attended Harry's Memorial Service in the Academy's Chapel were: Stan Hindman, Butch Coulter and Vad Utgoff. The last two items dealt with Red Waldron, who had, as Head of the Annapolis Fair Tax Committee, said that the "city taxpayers are being stiffed by the county."

And that he is "considering a lawsuit against the county in Maryland Tax Court over property taxes."

The second article about A.L. Waldron, says he has taken the Arundel Senior Assistance Program which raises funds for and provides assistance to county residents over 55 who need safety equipment (metal arm supports, a bath mat, a tub grip, etc.). The article notes "Old people want to stay in their own homes, and this helps them to be safe there." Butch added to his note which enclosed the four articles that: "Marie and I will have to cancel our reservation for the April '39 lunch because we'll be baby sitting our 5-year-old grandson and taking care of granddaughter's critters—dog, rabbit, and gerbil."

(Sound familiar?)

H.A.I. Sugg writes: I note that Rhythm Moore has volimteered the 'Terrific Trio' for the evening cruise on the 22nd of our 60th Reunion. I wrote him, as a Dicken's character said, "Barcus is willing!" However, I would add ceteris paribus to that...We go along about as usual. Mary Lou retired last December and is still not over the shock of having no scheduled reveille.

Fred Clarke writes: Our March San Diego '39 luncheon had in attendance: Barnes, Brent, Bemis, Dolan, Clarke, Fargo, Fischer, Norton, Ramage, Sharpe, Walker, Wallingford and Keller. For the past several days San Diego was visited by a Chinese Navy destroyer and frigate, both with gas turbines. At lunch, we were all impressed by the high quality and smartness of their ships as well as the fine military appearance of the officers and crew. Joe Vasey has a real point when he tells us to be alert to these guys who promise to be a real Pacific Naval power in the future.

An article in Fly-By, a magazine put out by the National Museum of Naval Aviation tells of how: Fifty-five years ago, LT. Howard Ady cruised his PBY over a broken cloud in the middle of the Pacific on 4 June 1942 and suddenly spotted carriers of the Japanese Imperial Navy steaming relentlessly toward isolated Midway Island. The sighting allowed our Task force to spring the trap, sending four of Japan's carriers to the bottom and turning the tide of the war in the Pacific. For this, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Howard Ady and VADM Fetterman, President of the National Museum's Foundation.

A follow-up note from George Roberts tells of the response to his request for submarine books by '39ers for his collection.

First I got a nice letter from Ned Beach and an autographed copy of his Scapegoats. Then I received your wonderful War in the Boats. (Ernie Schwab said his book on submarines is out of print and there were no more copies left.) Henry Singleton and I fly tomorrow to Pittsburgh to attend a final dinner party in his honor given by the Board of Directors of our new Allegheny Teledyne Inc.. .Then we'll fly back to the West Coast Thursday night. Your note of reminder of our Plebe Summer together at "the Boy's school" was appreciated. But don't forget, it's now a Girl's school too.

Glad it wasn't in 1935!!!

The '39 luncheon in Washington, with wives, on 2 April had about seventy in attendance. Lois and Pres Shamer came from furthest away, Moorestown, NJ. Betty and Murray Frazee came from Gettysburg and Peimy and Stan Hindman and Mary Kent and Gerry Norton came over from Annapolis. '39ers were reminded of the Tom Rudden Memorial Golf Tournament to be held on 17 June at the Fairfax Army-Navy golf course. Ft. Myer's buffet luncheon showed many '39er males pigging out on desserts.

Bing Gillette had at least five different dainties. I had an equal number of "delicious" things which frankly made me feel a bit ill. (Old age?) Then Danny Weitzenfeld as MC announced that his program was devoted to the Surface Warriors. I led off with a description of the Japanese Grand Steategy for winning

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the Pacific War. This strategy was based on the estimate that the U.S. had gone so soft during the '30s that they should not want to continue a really tough war and would let it wind down—accepting as a fait accompli the Japanese seizure of South East Asia lands and islands. The uneasy peace that would follow might last only ten years, but that was an acceptable kind of victory for the Japanese. The U.S. on the other hand had a secret War Plan Orange which we felt would guarantee a U.S. victory. This entailed our U.S. fleet, at the start of the war, sailing across the North Cenfral Pacific to the relief of the Philippines and on the way encountering the Japanese fleet and beating them in a "decisive battle Mahanian style, (like Trafalgar), then forcing a Japanese surrender off the Empire itself. All a matter of a few weeks. But the Japanese Grand Strategy called for a decisive battle against the U.S. Fleet in port—at Pearl Harbor—^with the U.S. battleships wiped out and the U.S. Fleet no longer a threat to their conquests of lands full of the raw materials they'd need to win their war in China and in the Pacific. (Primarily oil).

Protecting this flow of raw materials to the Japanese Empire caused them to develop an inner and outer perimeter of fortified islands which would be so costly to breach, in men and equipment, that the U.S. finally giving up trying to get at the ships carrying supplies up through the South China Sea. Plausible?

Yes. But the Japanese never figured on the U.S. reaction to their "Day of Infamy," and their plans had never included the U.S. adding MacArthur's "I Shall Rehim," to their Fleet Strategy. The War Plan Orange proved to be a peacetime fantasy that was totally changed to a kmd reality after 7 December 1941.

I was followed by five '39ers from the surface Navy who related anecdotes from their past. Egil Steen told of being on the Neutrality Patrol and having 40 violently sick reservists aboard who the ship's doctor analyzed as having "eaten too many strawberries with their liquor." And he bragged that he'd watched MacArthur wade ashore at Leyte. (Oh?) He also told of how he and two other officers spotted a group of nurses in Casablanca. Uninhibited, one of them said "Look at those gorgeous legs." At which, about "eight of the nurses turned around and came back to talk to us." (No gender harassment in those days?) Paul Loustaunau told an old chestnut about the skipper of COLORADO ordering "Let go the anchor" and the order being relayed through six go-betweens until the deck bos'n finally ordered "Drop the hook" to a seaman who then hammered out the pin holding the anchor chain and down went the anchor into the water. Bob Green told of when he was in Newport and saw a PT boat (his?) fire a torpedo inadvertently that hit a ship out in the harbor but didn't sink it.Ciypical pre-war torpedo performance?). Then Dave Bill told of being 2 and 1/2 years on a DE and being hit by a kamikaze off Okinawa. "The exploding plane hit us where all of our toilet paper was stowed, creating a real crisis." Jim Coleman had a good story about when, as skipper of destroyer CURRY he was operating in DesDiv 22 which was known as the "Dixie Division" since all the skippers were Southerners. Thus when they left Hong Kong, they all flew the Confederate Flag at the yardarm. "The newspapers blasted us," Jim said. "And we feared for our reception when we arrived back in Boston.

But there was a band on the dock playing Dixie, Mississippi Mud, Stars Fell On Alabama and Is It True What They Say About Dixie"! etc. so we all breathed a lot easier."

The Maxim of the Day for '39ers is: "Push is the force exerted on a door marked 'Pull'."

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Jiggs and Zoe Largess

Mary Kent and Gerry Norton

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Egil Steen

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'40's Mary Carpenter, Ed and Marge Muhlenfeld, Florence and Bill Roseborough

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I am also happy to inform you that my cadets are forming a Mariners' Cooperative, that will be acquiring a training vessel for their apprenticeship training after they graduate; this will enable them to continue on their maritime careers. This cooperative movement is under my direct supervision, and I am praying that the project will succeed. I shall inform you of its progress.

In closing, I wish to extend my warmest regards to our 4.0ers. May we live still longer and significantly.

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Pres: CAPT William M. Carpenter, USN (Ret) 1119 Aquia Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 Sec'y: CAPT Jacob V. Heimark, USN (Ret.) 410 Old Gulph Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Con. Sec'y: CAPT Edward C. Sledge, USN (Ret.) 932 Shetland Court, McLean, VA 22102 The Internet! Your old "prez' is not on it, but I know some of you out there are, surfing for all that good stuff bouncing around among those billions of elecfrons. Late in March, I paid a brief visit to Al Bergner on Virginia's Eastern Shore; and Al says he wants to hook up all the emailers in the Class. So, click on with Al at bigpop@esva.net and he will come right back at you. Al is pretty much a homebody these days—^with just a bit of time off for golf at his nearby country club—and he is taking loving care of Jayne.

Many of us know that Jayne was stricken a few years ago with Parkinson's disease, and she is at the stage where continuous care is required. While I was there, she was with us in her chair in the living room; but we were unable to communicate. Al decided against a nursing home for Jayne, preferring to keep her at home. Al's daughter, Barbara, comes three days a week to help; and between the two of them, they keep Jayne as comfortable as is possible in her condition.

Al's home is truly in the boondocks, and I needed explicit directions to get there; but it's an idyllic spot when you do get there, right on a little inlet from the Chesapeake Bay. And Al's son, Jon, a retired EDO Captain, is building his own home nearby, also on the water's edge. Al and Jon dug the trench for the footers by hand, to save as much of the forest greenery as was possible. They did hire a man to do the concrete block footer, but all above that is the handiwork of Jon and his wife. As you can see in the photo, Jon is at the stage of finishing the inside details—a true carpenter (small "c").

Bergner and the House that Jon Built Way around on the other side of the world our Classmate, Abe Campo, is still charging ahead in his quest to train Philippine merchant marine officers. Abe_has to be about the same age as the rest of us, but he is not ready to quit. Here is what he says: They were the saddest news to me, the recent passing away of Ace Barton, Pat Dupzyk and Leigh Winters. We pray for the peaceful repose of their souls. We consider that they lived greatly and fruitfully.

We 4.0ers must carry on till the ends of our respective destinies. I myself thank the good Lord, for keeping me still active and achieving. I feel I must not abandon my young cadets who are aspiring to become merchant marine ojGficers someday.

My Marine Transportation Department (of Far East Aeronautical and Technical Institute—FEATI), which has attained full university status many years ago and is still graduating around 300 cadets yearly.

All along with their maritime training, my cadets participate in intramural athletics. And I am proud to inform you that my cadets have won three times in a row in three years the championship in basketball. In the attached picture, the captain of my team is presenting the third championship trophy that they won recently.

I am now inculcating the Navy discipline in my cadet corps. My disciplining them, I explain, does not incur additional tuition fees. And I remind them that they are pursuing a noble profession, the maritime.

CAPT Abe Campo, Cadet Basketball Captain Betty and Harv Seim are back from their South American excursion through four countries. They took lots of pictures, but apparently they were too shy to get themselves in the scenes, so I have only one to show—but it is one with a story. Thirty-three years ago, a young girl from Chile lived with the Seims for a year while here as an exchange student.

While in Santiago, ChUe, Betty and Harv found Carolina Varela for a joyful reunion. She was their guide for sightseeing around that beautiful city, and they got to have lunch with Carolina's family. Betty and Harv also visited Brazil, Argentina and Peru, in the latter getting up to Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca city on a mountain top—here I wish they had got a picture of themselves! Anyway, it must have been a great trip.

Harv and Betty Seim, and Carolina Varela Again, I don't have a picture that's good enough to reproduce here; but I can report the story. Last Fall there was a gathering of notables at Boston College, for the opening of an exhibition of 75 paintings, watercolors, drawings and prints by J.M.W. TXirner—his Romantic Vision of the Holy Land and the Bible, all this at the McMullen Museum of Art at the college. Present with John were Israeli Consul General Dan Kyram, Princess Wijdan Ali of Jordan, Cardinal Bernard Law, Boston University President William P. Leahy, SJ, and museum director Nancy Netzer. Our Classmate, John, does many great things, and we wish him well in such things he will be doing in the future.

Leesburg Steeplechasers: Rear—Betty Bowell, Steve Axeman, Mike Henry, Carpenter, Bowell; Front—Eileen Henry Axeman, Ruth Henry

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Back here among the PALS (Potomac Area Lunch Survivors), we have double news of Ed Muhlenfeld and Marge. They are about to move to Ginger Cove near Annapolis, and probably will have moved by the time this is printed. Now we gave Marge and Ed permission to abandon the Washington suburbs only on condition that they agree to come back bringing our Classmates in the Annapolis area, namely, Frankenburger and Pauli. Bill Lamb has been regular reporting in here and so has Loretta Hechler, but we do wish we could see more of Frank and Suzy and Bob and his friend, Edie Wallick. The other bit of news about the Muhlenfelds is that they just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary—they got married just a bit later than most of us. Here is a picture of Marge and Ed, with Mary Carpenter and Florence and Bill Roseborough, and another shot of the loving couple all by themselves!

Marge and Ed Muhlenfeld—50 Years A couple of Classmates have been on the binnacle list, but I'm glad to say they are off now. Vince Healey had some complicated surgery, something about a bile duct removal and splicing in a substitute, removing a bit of malignant tissue; but now all the bad stuff is clear, and Vince is fully active again.

Up in Maine, George Kittredge had a bout with spinal meningitis, but good old active George won that one and is back to his usual strenuous routine.

Keep on dodging those bullets, George!

As you remember, we have two Classmates doing the Shipmate thing, one for correspondence and one for writing the column. Ed Sledge is our letter-man, and Jake Heimark will later be our columnist. And the correspondence man passes on a bit of word from out in Santa Fe. Bill South reports that on 17 May the ex-"wives" of Bancroft Hall rooms 3202 (2/c year) and 1030 (1/c year), namely. Bob Wooding (Scottsdale, AZ), Stu Swacker (Dallas, TX) and Paul TVeitel (Mansfield, TX) and their spouses or companions will get together at Bill's hacienda to break bread, sip wine and reminisce—a fancy word for sea stories! That is good news, and we hope there will be lots more of such "togetherness." When your read this, the Santa Fe event should be history.

Up in Maine, George Kittredge rides his horse every day, and shovels out the you-know-what; but down here in Virginia, some of us just watch the horses, we don't have to shovel. Here are a couple of pictures taken up near Leesburg, where the horses gallop around and jump over fences, while the spectators place huge bets on which one will keep his rider and come in first. Jack Bowell is the bookie who takes all the 25-cent bets and pays off the winner—doesn't even take a bookie's cut!

By the time you read this, the Castine Caper will be in preparation; the letters to attendees were to have gone out in April. The dates are 22 June to 6 July, and there should be another good attendance. Thanks to Fritz Freund, who makes a trek up there to check on things early in the Spring, the routine keeps on track. And Ted Rodgers from his winter spot down Florida way, keeps tabs on what goes, and will be on the scene long before the out-of-towners get toCastine. If by chance there should be any of you out there who have not signed up for Castine and would still like a chance, the number up there is 207326-2283, and there might still be room.

"Bookie"Bowell, with Ruth Henry, Eileen Henry Axeman and Betty Bowell The (Temporary) Secretary's Comer: We are moving along at a good pace on the Early Winters Scholarship Fund; and no doubt by the time this gets in print, we shall be much nearer our goal of $20,000. But as of mid-April, the sum is $12,965.

That amount comes from just 80 donors. We shall make it, all the way to 20K! Here is a tittle anecdote sent in by Gene Henley some time ago; as he said in his note, it shows Early's sense of humor. Here is Gene's quote (to Dee): Specifically, I will always recall an incident in Haiti which to me represents his wry sense of humor and no-nonsense dealing with possible problems. If you may recall when I brought a submarine to Haiti for a visit, you invited me to dinner.

We were discussing the social problems and risks in Haiti and how the potential threats could coped with. As we were about to sit down to dinner, Leigh went to each open window andfireda shot into the bushes and then said that we would not be disturbed for the rest of the evening.

Gene, Dee and all of us thank you for the memory.

Now in closing, to recap our losses just since the list that Early reported in the January-February Shipmate: George Hemingway 11 December 1996 Dick Cochrane 9 January 1997 Leigh Winters 12 January 1997 Ed Morrison 2 February 1997 Don Kable 12 March 1997 Bill Bush 15 March 1997 Bob Boettcher 15 March 1997 Ed Heam 19 March 1997 Bud Beaver 27 March 1997 Our hearts go out to every one of these families.

ONLY FORTY IS 4.0!

Thank You! \ w i Your Contribution \ \ to Our Annual Fund I * [ V!L\ Supports Our i ^t * ^ \ Naval Academy! /0f

Carpenter, Bergner, "Rusty" and Al's grandson, Ben Murphy

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Chmn & Sec'y: CAPT Victor Delano, USN (Ret) 5610 Wisconsin Avenue, Apt # 1409 Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4419 h: 301-215-7532 e: Vdelano@aol.com For several years the Joyner Library at East Carolina University has been the repository of our Class records. Under the guidance of Dr. Don Lennon, the various letter files and written memorabilia submitted by Classmates, widows and other family members and the oral histories of Classmates have been thoroughly catalogued for historical reference purposes. More recently, ECU has undertaken to maintain the Class Roster which was originally put together and so well-kept by our late Classmate Fred Wyse and then Lou Davis. Don Lennon was most ably assisted in this work by Gene Williams whom many of you met in the course of giving oral histories. Quite unexpectedly. Gene Williams died from cancer last December, and his loss to the effort is still felt. Heretofore, our Class has provided no financial support to ECU for its worthwhile effort in our behalf. At our April meeting, the Executive Group in Washington decided that a contribution at this time to ECU would be appropriate. After a full discussion, it was unanimously agreed that the Class would donate $5000 to the ECU Naval History Endowment Fund in memory of the late Gene Williams.

It was agreed that we have adequate funds in our treasury for this purpose. Accordingly, a check was sent to ECU with the expressed hope, at the suggestion of the Executive Group, that our contribution will help in completing the oral histories of Classmates who have not yet been interviewed.

During a March stay in my condo in Naples, FL, Faye and Buck Newsom were in the area to escape Kansas weather; and we got in a good game of golf together. Living in Lawrence, KS, Buck is a strong supporter of the Kansas Jayhawks, so their loss the next day to Arizona put a damper on the fun. Larry has another tie with KU. His daughter is married to the grandson of Phog Allen, the legendary Kansas University basketball coach.

Through some careful research, I found another Classmate whose ship also distinguished herself by sinking German submarines. Pete Batcheiler reported aboard HUSE (DE-145) in December 1943 as Executive Officer; and in June 1944, he assumed command which lasted through 1945. Over that period, HusE shared the sinking of five U-boats. Forgive me but it would seem that good HUSE was made of Pete.

At least one of our authors is at it again. Mac McLellon is working on a new book on self improvement of individuals that should be ready for printing this Summer. In the meantime, Mac says that while he writes Naomi does the gardening; and they are looking forward to a fine citrus crop in their yard next Winter.

Remember the Hale-Bopp Comet? During the height of its visibility, the Class of '41 Observatory held an Open house for several nights for the benefit of the Naval Academy. One night was set aside for the Class of '41 and a group of six got together for dinner at which they hosted four Midshipmen members of the Astronomy Club. After dinner, they went to the Observatory for the viewing and, as luck would have it, the clouds took over so nothing could be seen. Professor Katz-Stone was present and, with photographs and good talk, made the best of the evening. It was opened again a few nights later and the viewing was good.

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Belatedly, I have learned that Bill Daly's wife, Cornelia, died in January after a long illness. She and Bill had been planning a move into a retirement home which they both liked in North Andover, MA; but, regrettably, Cornelia passed away before the move, so Bill has moved alone. I know that everyone joins me in expressing our sorrow to Bill in this sad loss. At the same time, I know that his friends will be pleased to hear that Bill is getting along weU. Not only has he moved but, in the latter part of the Winter, he got in 5 weeks of skiing. Go to it. Bill.

Now for those June birthday boys: Ackley, Blandin, Celustka, Dreyer, Garrison, Hadler, Jamison, Don Kirk, Larson, Lockhart, Maxwell, Molitor, Moore, Nicholson, Price, R. J. Smith, Starkey and Stewart. With all the candles on these cakes, you might have a small fire extinguisher handy! Last month, I left out one name for which I apologize. Jack Conger was a May man, and I just plain missed it. I hope to get it right next year.

Here are the latest Class Roster changes: W. J. Daly, 575 Osgood Street, Apt. 6402, N. Andover, MA 01845; 508-738-6160.

Waldron McLellon, email address: wally79497 @msn.com.

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Pres: CAPT Max Duncan, USN (Ret) Sec'y: R. S. Day, CLU 2426 Chestnut St., Falls Church, VA 22043-3052 The 15th Annual USNA '42 Mary T. Hill Memorial Golf Tournament will get underway at Quantico on 22 April, and the wrap-up will appear in the next Shipmate. Charlie Bishop and Dick Sewall were due in from San Diego. Charlie Allsopp had planned to attend, but the appendectomy performed in January had not healed properly; and he had to change his plans. If all goes as planned, there should be six foursomes. In any event, the weather should be "perfect."

It always is, one way or the other.

Dale Reed turned the tables on our West Coast Classmates and showed up for the monthly limcheon in San Diego for a double-header having attended the March luncheon in Washington before heading West. This rare opportunity presented him with the opportunity to introduce his son to those Classmates present. As it turned out, he was more impressed with the camaraderie than overwhelmed by the sea stories and comments about the country's leadership.

The lively crew included John Drew, Tom Pearson, Ivan Sturgis, Charlie Bishop, Don Holmes, Gene Farrell, Dick Sewall and Dick Evans.

The 9 April luncheon at Sam's Restaurant in Annapolis brought 58 of us together on a bright, cool spring day. The weather had become something of a paradox as we shifted from a taste of Summer to the blustery temperatures of Winter. Fortunately, as quixotic as it seemed, we were spared the violent weather of the Northern Plains. While Trilby and Max Duncan visited Florida and cruised the Caribbean, Frank O'Brien handled the preliminary arrangements. His efforts were enjoyed by Trilby and Max, Shine Payne, Betty and Ace King, Peggy and Bunky Herndon, Edie and Frank O'Brien, Peggy and Jim Small, Betty Lou and Bill Houser, Peggy and Buzz Betzei, Joan and Richard Curtis, Rufe Porter, Ann Beale, Angelique and Ike Kidd, Martha Jane and Charlie Smith, Rita Beaumont and JT Hill, Ruth Opp, Yvonne Padget, Walt Robinson, Hap Day, Barbara and Dale Reed, Jane and Bob Stahl, Muff and Norm Nash, Vira Schoenfeld, Betts and Bill Divine, Jack Hinchey, Ray Wilhite, Martha and

Pappy Sims, Marion and Bill Montgomery, Irene and Mac MacKown, Anne and Layton Allen, Patricia and Swabbo Rawson, Betty and Frank Carter, Kay Cole, Rene Griffith, and Ruth and Jack Gommengenger.

As of 16 April, Fran Poage has settied in a retirement community, the Remington Qub, In Rancho Bernardo. Her address is Remington Club, Apt. 165, 16916 Hierba Drive, San Diego, CA 92128; 619-6759468.

Max keeps a running total of Class addresses (read vital statistics). As of mid-April, he has firm addresses on 315 grads, 38 non-grads and 90 widows of whom 10 have remarried. The list also includes 236 grads and 44 (known) non-grads who have embarked on their final cruise on the eternal seas.

During the luncheon at Sam's, Rufe Porter took rightful pride in annoimcing that his grandson, Lincoln Porter, who Uves near Baltimore, will be a member of the Class of 2001.

On Easter Sunday, Frank Tofalo lost his ten-year struggle with Parkinsons. He and Peggy had lived at Vinson Hall in McLean, VA since 1990, when they moved down from Ithaca, NY, where Frank had served as a bank trust officer for 13 years following his retirement from the Navy in 1971. Known to many as "Chief," a name Jocko Hebron delighted in calling out each time they met, he had acquired the nickname while serving on PORTLAND on a visit to a South Seas Island where a real-life native chief turned up with the name of "Chief Tofalo." There is no record of how such a fine Italian name turned up so far from home, but perhaps it was pronounced a bit differently than we do. On 8 April, a Mass of Christian Burial was offered at St. John's Catholic Church in McLean; and he was buried with full honors at Arlington Cemetery. Classmates and fiiends joined the family for the service and the interment and at a reception at the Ft. Meyer Officers Qub. In addition to Peggy, Frank is survived by two daughters. Dr. Rosemary T. Bowes of Washington, DC and Anne V. Bourg of London, England; two sons, Michael R. Tofalo of Los Angeles and LCDR Joseph E. Tofalo assigned to MONTPELIER in the Gulf, who were on hand to support Peggy, and four grandchildren. While it was a heavy burden that Peggy lovingly shouldered, they missed very few Class functions; and Frank was on hand for the March luncheon at Ft. Meyer. Dapper to the end, he will be missed.

Following the April luncheon. Max had called Norma Laing after being advised that the Alumni Association had received a memorial gift in Freddie's name. Norma reported that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer in January 1996, but treatment kept him mobile until October when brain timiors were discovered. Fred died on 12 December. Norma plans to stay in their Chandler, AZ home, which is located in a gated golfing community 17 miles South of Phoenix. Their daughter. Holly, lives nearby. One of their sons lives in Minnesota, while the other is a LtCol in the Air Force. Our prayers and sympathy go out to both Peggy and Norma and to their families.

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Pres: CAPT E. A. Robie. USN (Ret) 220 Lookout Lane, Annapolis, MD 21401 h:410-757-5773 Sec'y: CAPT "Jack" Van Ness, Jr., USN (Ret.) 7108 Broxburn Dr., Bethesda, MD 20817 h:301-320-4564 As Uiis column is being written in early April, there is somber news of the loss of several more of our Classmates.

Our Classmate, the Reverend Jim Reaves, died on 13 March following a long illness that was mentioned in the story about him in the May column.

You might want to find your May Shipmate and reread the life of service that Jim lived.

Then, on 18 March, we lost Classmate Mel Brown. Mel was an innovative ship designer. His ashes were interred in Des Moines, LA. After his retirement from the Navy, Mel was hired to be Technical Manager of the Navy's Amphibious Assault Landing Craft Program at the David Taylor Model Basin. His work resulted in the Landing Craft Air Cushion Vehicle that the Navy and Marine Corps uses today. His supervisor. Bill Ellsworth, was greatly impressed by Mel and used these phrases to describe Mel: "perfect gentleman," "very, very dedicated," "a very good program manager," "liked by everyone," and "he put a whole new class of vehicles in the Navy and Marine Corps."

On 19 March, Classmate Bill Everett passed away.

Bill had suffered from some time from a difficult ailment, which he faced with courage and dignity.

Bill was buried in Arlington on 2 April on a beautifijl and sunny day as Spring returned to the Washington area. At his moving and eloquent Memorial Service, he was eulogized by his grandson, Jonathan Minas, as a man who left a legacy that will guide his children and grandchildren through their lives. Then, to honor Mel, his seven children and eleven grandchildren walked behind Bill's caisson-borne casket on the final journey from the Old Chapel to the burial site, accompanied by his devoted wife, Rosemarie, and friends and Classmates.

Bill Kirkland, who, among his many notable accomplishments, wrote our Class column in an outstanding manner for many months, departed our ranks on 26 March. Bill's ashes were interred at the Naval Academy on 31 March, on a particularly windy and cold day, surrounded by his devoted family (wife Peg, six children, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren) and a number of friends and Classmates. The service was warm and loving, in celebration of Bill's life.

Classmate Len Smith said of Bill: "I was privileged to know Bill Kirkland, a fine Naval Officer, a gentleman, a talented civilian in retirement, and most important to me, a grand friend."

Classmate Howard Mckinley said: "The eight bells have tolled for Bill—Classmate and friend of many years. His steadfastness to the principles he espoused were his hallmark, and the good times we shared will be long remembered."

Class of '45's Randy Prothro, a long and close fiiend, said that Bill left a legacy—"life everywhere was always better when he departed thaii when he arrived, whether Boy Scouts; USNA Alumni Chapters; friends, family and Classmates; house plans; or boats. Peg, of course was the glue that held it all together, quietly charting the course while Bill steered the ship."

NOTE: It is a coincidence that in February I received the following story for our column from Howard McKinley. Since the May column was complete, I held Howard's wonderful words for the June column. Here they are:

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Remembrances—Cruising The Chesapeake We took possession of the chartered motor yacht Ursula Marie for an eight day cruise of the Chesapeake and set out gunk-holing the old familiar spots that brought back fond memories of years past. We were in the good hands of skipper Bill Kirkland and Peg, with Classmate Howard McKinley and Lorraine, Don Richmond (Captain, USNR), and Don and Dianne Cooley—all of the latter acting as navigator, deck hands and helpers.

A five page, single-spaced glossary, dubbed "Kirkland's Rules for Keeping the Skipper Pleased and Happy," was circulated well in advance and, knowing Bill, sternly enforced. I pass along #9 to give you the flavor.

"On arrival in a port, the Skipper will make all address to people on shore side, unless otherwise specifically instructed."

Our ports of call included the Solomons, Tides Inn, Crissfield, Cambridge, St. Michaels, Chesterton, and return to Annapolis. The Chesapeake is still the cruising area of choice, and a special treat was the last night's stay in the surroundings of the Academy.

Afterwards, Lorraine and I visited with Bill and Peg in their recently completed home in Williamsburg. Bill's condition necessitated that he be on oxygen full-time; but during the entire voyage, he stayed true to the course and filled the skipper's role in the highest tradition—it was a journey we would not have missed.

Peg and Bill Kirkland, Chesapeake Bay—September '96

Howard and Lorraine McKinley, Chesapeake Bay— September '96 I ^ a s u r e Hunting From Charlie Cooper comes this fascinating and unusual story of searching for the "golden galleons" of Spain.

After my last duty as Head of the Foreign Language Department at USNA, I enrolled in the Middlebury College Study Abroad Program in Spain in 1964. After this, I landed a job as Instructor of Spanish and Spanish Literature at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA. Late one afternoon a gentleman came to my office to ask if I could translate a letter for him. It was about a sunken galleon in the Bay of Cadiz. It turns out that he was Burt Webber, Jr., who a few years later found the remains of the galleon Ar«e5(ra Senora de la Limpia y Pura Concepcion which in 1641 had wrecked on the shoals of what is now called Silver Bank. Not too long afterward he invited me to be his researcher. I tried it, enjoyed it, and left teaching to become a researcher full-time.

In the Fall of 1979,1 began work for Webber's firm, SEAQUEST. I would go to Spain to work in the various archives tor periods of four to six weeks, then return home with microfilm to review and translate. I worked hard, learned a great deal, met other historians, and had a wonderful time. It was, for me, a 'memorable feast.'

The toughest part of the job was to keep looking for lost ships without becoming mired in the innumerable interesting aspects and problems of life in the Spanish colonies. The Spanish king was trying to control every aspect of life in the colonies, and a good many of the letters from the Indies presented problems that only the King could resolve, including such things as precedence in a parade.

The other really difficult aspect of the work was the handwriting of the scribes which varied from gothie lettering to a flowing, ebullient style employed by the scribes being paid by the line or page and thus could fill a whole page with only a few sentences. Needless to say reading a word that stretches clear across the page is a real task!

I did manage to find some worthwhile information, but to date none of it has produced any 'treasure.' Part of the problem is to find backers for such projects, and changes to our income tax ended the tax advantages of 'limited partnerships.' The other problem is competition. The discovery of the remains of CENTRAL AMERICA off the Carolina coast was made by a rival group just months before Burt had zeroed in on the location.

Classmate Investors: Pay Attention My biggest disappointment has been that a ship I found in the Gulf of Mexico has not been targeted for recovery. It is in relatively shallow water, and unlike galleons that pile up on reefs, she still has all the gold and silver on board. Maybe Burt will get lucky and find a backer to fund the necessary expedition.

The key to success in treasure bunting is in the research—finding out all about the ship's location, what it was carrying, if any cargo has been recovered, and if so, how much and by whom. After that, the legal hurdles have to be cleared with the nation in whose waters the wreck may lie. Then find backers to put up sufficient funds to see the project through, and contract for equipment, personnel, and search and recovery ships. Then the project can get underway to find the lost and sunken ship.

Charlie closes with these words: "Before anyone jumps into a treasure hunting project, I suggest they first talk with Burt. If I can be of help, give me a call. I've always been interested in salvage and diving ever since going to Deep Sea Diving School with Jim Heg back in August 1949!"

A Distinguished And Extraordinary Career: Many of you have had noteworthy careers, but here is the career of Norb Aubrey, who has had among the most interesting.

Upon graduation, he was sent to Dartmouth College to train Reserve Officers, along with an impressive group of Classmates—Bob Golly, Lee Edleson, John Gano, Paul Erkenbrack, Howard Danner, Wilbur Doyel, Turner Battle, Paul Copeland, Mike Clemens, Jim Donaldson, Ed Dankworth, Gal Galvani, Hank Cooke, Frank Butler, and Len Field.

While there Norb married Carol McManus, the sister of Phil Mcmanus. (Skipping ahead just a bit: Carol and Norb now have been married for over 54 years and have 6 children, 15 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson.)

In Noveifaber 1942, Norb reported to YORKTOWN (CV-10), where he shared a room with "Shack" Moore. In early 1944, Norb was ordered to SubSchool in New London, along with. Classmates Bob Stecher, Jack Hudson, Ajax Miller, Charlie Cooper, Lee Edelson, Jake Irvin, Charlie Stastny, and Alcus Barrett.

He was then ordered to SEGUNDO (SS-398), on which he returned to the war in the Pacific for the next 18 months, and then RAZORBACK (SS-394), followed by a second tour in SEGUNDO, then BAYA ( S S 318), where he was relieved as Executive Officer by Paul Lacy.

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After 7 years of sea duty, Norb was ordered to the Naval Academy as a 3/C Steam Prof. In the same departinent were Reuben Woodall and Jack Griggs; and Norb and "Snuffy" Klauer coached the JV Lacrosse Team to an undefeated season.

After a year and a half, he received orders to recommission BANSHAW; but as he was leaving his home, Carol received a telephone call from Jim Calvert, BuPers Submarine Desk, changing his orders to BESUGO in Yokosuka. Norb arrived aboard BESUGO at 0400 and was underway at 0700.

In 1952, at the ripe old age of 32, Norb received orders as CO of CAIMAN (SS-323), which he commanded for 2 years. Norb was relieved as CO, CAIMAN, by Roy Gallemore.

Then followed a tour in BuPers as Head of the Officers Plans Section, serving with Frank Meyer.

Then via the Armed Forces Staff College to SubLant, where he served with Art Newlon.

Then to Hawaii as ComSubDiv 73, where this interesting exercise took place: The unmanned test submarine, TINOSA, was "bottomed" by manually opening the main vents. The submarine rescue vessel, GREENLET, moored over TiNOSA. Norb went down in GREENI-ET'S diving bell, entered the submarine through a hatch aft, walked through the submarine to pick up a baseball cap purposely left there, returned to the diving bell, and surfaced!

Jack Barrett relieved Norb as ComSubDiv 73.

Then came a tour on the staff of CinCPacFlt, serving with John Nichols, Jim Campbell, and Jess Naylor, followed by a tour in Japan with Submarine Flotilla 7.

Let's take a break here, and pick up the story next month with Norb working with Admiral RIckover...

Busy, Busy Lady You may recall the interesting story last year of Peggy and Fenton Smith taking a zillion of their children and grandchildren into and out of Africa.

But there is another aspect of Peggy's activities that is well worth mentioning...

Peggy Smith: bachelor's and master's degrees; former physicist in the Navy; first woman to go to sea on a warship during wartime; and now.. .author!

Peggy has written a hard-cover children's book about Laz, the Lizard, stowing away in Peggy's bag and flying to New Zealand. The title is Laz Goes To New Zealand, a book for children 4th through 6th grade, and "the children among us of all ages." Since the Smiths are shortly to depart on another of their odysseys, this time to China, the publisher, Vantage Press, is clamoring for a sequel: "Laz Goes To China". Watch your Best Seller list! Read about the adventures of Laz! Salty Guy You will recall the story of our Classmate, Bob Kackley, that was in last month's column. Since that column was sent in, the following photo has been received from Bob. He and Betty will be coming to our 55th.

Bob Kackley Off Florida, 1995 Having A Party In Virginia Bob Stark reports in from Charlottesville, VA. He sent the news of a welcoming dinner party he and Grace had for newcomers to the area: Mary and Jim Aller. Also in attendance were Betsy and Mike lY%main and Joe Kemp and his date, Peggy Hanky.

You will recall that you can fly your plane right to Joe's house, as reported last month; and a story on Betsy and Mike is coming up below.

What about the party? Well, you may know that Charlottesville, where the University of Virginia is located, INVENTED parties. The Starks' party will no doubt be continued at our 55th, if not sooner.

Front Row: Pat Feamow, Fran Hudson, Patty Robie.

Back Row: Swede Hansen, Fred Feamow.

Southern California Goes For Best Party Title Just above, you have had a story on a party in Virginia and a party in Florida; but California is hard to beat when it comes to parties...

From Fenton Smith in Chula Vista comes the following: You would have been proud to see how the stalwarts of '43 rallied around to welcome Jane and Les Heselton back to San Diego. Aphone call from Les to Peggy and Fenton Smith alerted the faithful, and the reunion. "Ttvas a full moon and a balmy evening, so Peggy's famous Irish stew set us all up for a campfire outside after dinner" Attending on February 21 were: Barbara and Miles Finley, Ann and ''Swede" Hanson, lane and Les Heselton, Billye and Lefty Lavrakas, Marj and George Meyer, Linda and John Nichols, Fran and Bill Racette, Sheryn and Lee Scherer, Peggy and Fenton Smith, Mary Beth Klaur, Joanne Riley ('45) The Annapolis crowd will be pleased to know that the Southern California locals each provided the Heseltons with a bottle of California's best wine.

Les was left with the logistic problem of getting the case of wine home, but he bore up bravely as he left, grinning.

Betsy Tremain, Mary Aller, Peggy Hanky, Grace Stark, with Bob in second row.

Peggy Smith, "Swede" Hanson, Sheryn Scherer, Les Heselton

Jim Aller, Mike Tremain, Bob Stark, Joe Kemp What's Different About This Photo?

(Hint: it's the mirror) From Fred Fearnow on Hutchinson Island, Florida...It seems that several Annapolis snowbirds flocked together in February for cocktails at the Fearnow condo, followed by dinner at a nearby restaurant. Take a look at the following dynamite photograph, and see if you can figure out how it was taken.

George Meyer, Lee Scherer, Lefty Laurakas

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Marj Meyer, Bill Racette

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A Career in Ship Design Every one of you will remember taking long looks at our respective standings in our Classes and who was always at the top—Bill Riblett. Here is a summary of Bill's illustrious career.

Bill spent World War II serving in destroyers in the Southwest Pacific. His first ship, FARENHOLT, was damaged by crossfire between United States and Japanese cruisers in the Battle of Cape Esperance, and his second ship, KILLEN, was damaged by a bomb from a Japanese dive bomber in the Leyte Gulf, just after KILLEN helped sink a Japanese battleship during the Battle of Surigao Sfrait.

Selected to go to MIT for a PG course in naval architecture in 1945, Bill was deferred for a year because he was needed at sea. He served short tours as XO of ERBEN in late 1945 and XO of HARWOOD in

early 1946 before attending MIT. Following designation as EDO on completion of the MIT course. Bill served a split 3-year shipyard tour between Long Beach and Mare Island. He became involved in submarine design as Mare Island converted old Fleet boats for either quiet operation or to carry cruise missiles. To gain practical submarine experience, he was transferred to NEREUS as the first ED to serve as a siibmarine tender repair officer. There he served his final tour of sea duty tied to buoys in San Diego harbor.

Bill's first East Coast ED tour was at the Engineering Experiment Station, across the Severn from the USNA. As Laboratory Officer for Noise, Shock and Vibration Research, he learned the science of acoustics and its application to ship silencing. After a four year tour, he moved to Washington for the first of two long tours at BUSHIPS and successor agencies. In between those tours, he spent 3 years at Charleston Navy Yard. During the 11 years in the Navy Department, almost all of the work was involved in ship design. But the following two years, consisting of administrative work, convinced Bill to retire in 1970 and go on to a second career.

Hisfirstposition with Bolt, Beranek and Newman was Program Manager for Underwater Noise Reduction of Spruance Class destroyers. After 4 years of work in Washington, with considerable commuting to Pascagoula, this work ended, although assignments on other ship silencing tasks on new ships continued until 1985. In that year. Bill left BBN as a full time employee and became a part time consultant.

During the 70s and 80s, Bill and Dot traveled extensively to northern Europe and the United Kingdom, including one trip to Germany to trace Dot's ancestors. Dot has been interested in genealogy for many years and was one of the first women to use the personal computer to catalogue the hundreds of names and relationships of Bill's ancestors and her own. In 1992, she published a book concerning her parents and their ancestors, some of whom dated back to tiie 17th century.

In the Fall of 1992, Bill was diagnosed with a rare disease; but an experimental drug has kept the disease in remission.

And the following year, there was a warm and wonderful event as their four children gathered to honor their parents on their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Well Done, Bill and Dot!

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Bill and Dot Riblett Don't Let a Second Career Interfere with Fun Dick Belt left a farm in Missouri in 1937 and enlisted in the Navy. After service in WEST VIRGINIA, he joined our Class and, following our graduation, served in AUGUSTA, participating in three invasions— North Africa, Normandy, and Southern France.

Dick served in the submarine service from 1945 to 1948. Shore duty at the Sonar School, Key West, was followed by staff duty in Japan in 1950, including six months Naval Liaison duty with the 8th Army in Korea.

Dick left Tokyo in 1953 to service in the following variety of billets: Destroyer XO; Instructor at the USNA; CO of two destroyers; a year at the Naval War College; CNO Staff; U.S. Naval Mission in Rio; CO of a General Repair Ship; Chief of Staff, First Naval District, Boston; Staff, U.S. Forces, Japan.

In 1972, Bill retired and went to Evergreen, CO. He invested in real estate work, which gave him the flexibility to enjoy skiing and senior softball. Skiing and Senior Softball are both serious activities and are not to be interfered with by any second career.

But, Bill says, any 1-70 travelers are invited to visit; and he and Reggie are looking forward to the 55th.

Dick and Reggie Belt Virginia Gentleman Our Classmate, Mike IVemain, grew up in Columbus, OH and went to Ohio State for a year before entering the USNA with our Class. He was in the 19th Company, 4th Batt, for all three years. His roomie was Roger Spreen, who was one of his best friends.

On graduation, Mike went to HELM (DD-388), which was operating in the Coral Sea. He and another Classmate, Walter Nock, went to Hawaii from San Francisco together—then each took different transportation to their ships. In late August, just two months after graduation, Walter was lost on ASTORIA.

In November 1942, one of Mike's feet was badly mashed; and he was put ashore in Army hospitals in Australia for several months. He was transfened to Navy Bethesda from there, and finally, to limited duty in Washington for the rest of the war. In Washington, Mike served first on the Staff of COMINCH in 10th Fleet Headquarters, routing conveys and independent shipping in the Atlantic. When the war ended in Europe, Mike was assigned to the Officer Detail Section in BuPers, until retirement as a lieutenant in October 1946.

Back to his first ship assignment upon graduation—his first Exec on HELM was CDR (later ADM) Allan Reed. In 1943, Allan introduced Mike to Betsy Gilmer (Sweet Briar, '42), a WAVE officer. Three months later, they were married in Charlottesville, VA. Mike had always hoped and planned to make the Navy his career, but fate had other plans; and Mike had no regrets in that regard. Mike's first civilian career was as a general partner with Betsy's brother in the Ford agency in Charlottesville. It was a very good business, and Mike sold Fords for 17 years, or until 1963, when the agency was sold.

Mike then moved into banking, where he worked for 22 years with a bank that is now NationsBank, retiring in 1985 as Senior Vice President and Senior Commercial Loan Officer for the area. During all of his time in Charlottesville, Mike has served the community in civic and service organizations—Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Historical Society, the YMCA, Coimty Service Authority (water and sewer).

University of Virginia Hospital Advisory Board, and several State Boards—Banking, Automotive Trade, and Chamber of Commerce.

During this time Betsy was kept busy in raising their children, gardening, church activities, starting schools, playing tennis and assisting Mike in many ways. In addition, over some 14 years, she wrote recollections of her father, including genealogies on ten of her forbearer families—seven generations in Charlottesville!. All told, about 400 pages, including a fairly complete series of family pictures—a major work which all of their family (see just below) now appreciates.

Children/Grandchildren: Three daughters (Wellesley, Sweet Briar, Vanderbilt), now all married. Seven grandchildren, ages 18 to 24. There is a reunion together some place every other year for all, numbering 17 with husbands.

After seven operations on his foot (the last in 1996), good medical care at the University of Virginia, and custom made shoes from the VA, Mike can still walk pretty well, although not up to long hikes. All in all, both Mike and Betsy are both in good shape and ready for another 20+ years! And ready to see their many friends at our 55th!

Mike and Betsy: A great story/a great family/a great life!

Mike and Betsy Tremain

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The Lost Patrol No progress made here, unfortunately. Still looking for: Frank Adams, Homer Allen, Henry Bottoms, Philip Brugge, George Foster, Marshall Gregory, and Robert Mooney.

Coming Up Norb Audrey, Part II; Bill Patterson and Fireball.

President's Comer Our Class President, Ed Robie, has this important message for you: In January, the Alumni Association staff was reorganized to improve communications with and support of our Alumni.

CDR Dave Church '67 has been reassigned as the Division Director of Alumni Services. A professional Communications and External Relations person will be hired to head the Information and Communications Division. This person will not only have Shipmate responsibility, but also responsibility for the newly implemented ListServe, the soon-to-be established HomePage, and the eventual RashNet for communicating with our Alumni.

Those of you who have the facilities should sign up on the Alumni Net for stepped-up communications.

Renovation of 49 College Avenue (just around the comer from Ogle Hall) into a new Alumni Office Building has just been completed. When in Aimapolis, stop in and see this great new addition.

USTENING OUT We've suffered some tough losses in the weeks during which this column was being written. Everyone take care of yourselves. We all want to see each other and reminisce a LOT at our 55th.

And, please, send in information and photos for this, YOUR column. Don't be reticent; every one of you has something interesting and different to tell the Class.

THAT'S '43 FOR TODAY!

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Pres: CAPT Henry S. Barbour, USN (Ret.) Annapolis Rep: CAPT Jack E. Godfrey, USN (Ret) Sec'y: CAPT Wynn V. Whidden, USN (Ret.) 6156 Loch Raven Drive, McLean, VA 22101-3132MAIL BAG: As ever, it was a pleasure to have Rags MuUer check in. Rags said three things arrived on 15 March. First, the biggest snowfall of the Winter; second, an invitation to the local U.S. Military Academy Alumni dinner, at which there would be no speeches, no football films, but just a simple toast to the Corps—the Long Grey Line—and the other service counterparts; and third, the March copy of Shipmate, reminding him that he had been meaning to write and send a photo of the USNA Alumnus chair given to him by his kids in 1995. Although policy prevents printing a photo of inanimate objects without inclusion of a Classmate's image, it will suffice in this case to quote the inscription on the plaque attached to the chair back. It read: CDR Ragnwald MuUer—Class of 2944—With Love From His Children and Grandchildren—Christmas 1995. When Rags opened the carton, the kids were incensed at the obvious Class year error, and wanted to ship the chair right back. Rags refused, saying, "Never, how else could I prove I was a millennium behind the rest of my Class!" He further states, "The President can build a bridge to span a century, but what about a millennium?" Rags is now taking another course in Dartmouth's ILEAD (Instruction for Lifelong Education At Dartmouth) program, "Writing Memoirs." He sent a copy of a recent homework assignment, titled, "Berlin 1961", which is, unfortunately, too long to reproduce here.

Hank Barbour also heard from Rags MuUer back last year, at which time he mentioned that he had run across a gem in his memento locker which, because Hank was still positioned for a cruise on Chesapeake Bay, might help him prepare for one. This item, which he sent along, was a mimeographed copy titled: Cruise Manual, U.S. Naval Academy Chesapeake Bay Cruises By Third Class (1944), Summer 1941. The cruise manual was very thorough. As some of you may remember, it included a check-off list for everything—even the number of "skivvies" to be brought along on the YPs, Ketches, and JAMESTOWN.

Skip Richardson checked in from Walla Walla again after a lengthy silence. He is now living alone and is doing some painting in impressionistic oils (rather French he says) and finishing another considerable novel while corresponding with the Navy Department relative to correcting his personal record of service. One of his three daughters calls him daily, to his great joy—a young woman whom he adores as something right and virtuous in his somewhat tumultuous life. He also has an attractive young lady friend, a registered nurse now directing a hospital, who was also a concert pianist and renders classic compositions on his Baldwin piano, to his delight.

Skip said to tell all his friends that he is doing fine after having had 16 transfusions of liquid iron into his veins last Summer in treatment for his persistent internal bleeding. He expressed his warm regards to be passed on to all old and dear friends, including Rojo Adamson, Ed Napier, Hank Barbour, Bob Long, Oliver Hazard Perry, and "Lord knows, who else."

MEMORY: Jinny Bartmann reported with deep regret the sudden death of her husband and our Classmate, James S. Bartmann on 22 March 1997 in Naples, Florida. Jim died of an aortic aneurysm following dinner with former sailing and yacht club friends in Golden Gate, Florida. Jim was an avid sailor, and Jinny stated that "As reported in the '44 Lucky Bag, his 'yen for a wet sheet and a flowing sea' never diminished throughout his life. Except for the crowds which he hated, the Severn continued to be one of his favorite places to sail." We extend our sympathy to Jinny and the entire family in this time of their great loss. Please refer to "Last Call" for Jim's obituary.

SECRETARY'S CORNER: The speaker for the March luncheon of the '44 Headquarters Chapter in the Washington Navy Yard was our Classmate, Gene Walter. Gene left us before graduation and later joined the Army Air Corps and became a navigator

flying in B-29s in the Pacffic Theater. He gave a most interesting narration of his experiences in training and later in combat operations with the 444th Bomb Group, 58th Bomb Wing, 20th Air Force based on West Field, Tinian, Marianas Islands in 1944-45.

Many of us participated in the early raids on the Marianas and later invasions and capture of the islands of Tinian, Saipan, and Guam, from which the B-29s later operated. Gene related how, at 0300 on 8 August 1945,170 B-29s (one of them Gene's plane) of the 58th Bomb Wing took off andfirebombedthe Japanese Imperial Steel Mills in Yawata, Kyushu, Japan. On the following day. Major Charles Sweeney flew the B-29 "BOCK'S CAR" from Tinian intending to drop the second atom bomb on the city of Kokura, adjacent to Yawata. There was so much smoke from the still burning Yawata he could not visualize his aiming point. After three attempts, using more fuel than planned, he headed south and Abombed Nagasaki, the secondary target, before making an emergency landing on Okinawa. In 9 months of combat, the 20th Air Force lost 414 B-29s. While their guimers shot down 1128 Japanese aircraft. The 468th Squadron alone suffered 234 KIA, 63 POW, and lost 43 B-29s. Certainly, Gene Walter did his bit admirably in WWII, and '44 is proud of him and his Air Corps mates.

As of 24 April 1997, Nancy and Hank Barbour moved to a new address: 6209 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-571-0699.

We are presenting four more photos from the '96 SubVets Reunion this month. The first one is of Don Miller (USNA roommate of Bill Tbmer), Peg Turner Perry (widow of Bill l\imer now wffe of George Perry), and Marquita Miller. The other three are selfexplanatory by caption.

Happy Summer...WVW.

MillersflankingPeg Perry

Pete Hailey, the Chadwicks, Jean Nott, Hank Hanssen and the Millers

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Lindy Lindenmann and Pete Hailey

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Pres: CAPT Dick Wilson USN (Ret.) 220 Buxton Road, Falls Church, VA 22046-3616 h: 703-536-8106 Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Dutch Schuiz, USN (Ret.) 5100 26th St. N., Arlington, VA 22207 h: 703-536-7156 For 53 years or more, Theodore Chase Ashley of 133 Dr Braley Road, E. Freetown, MA 02717, has had the distinction of being the oldest living member of the Class of 1945. Since I had not heard from Ted for several years, I sent him a card asking, "Are you still Looking Alive?" His timely response: Dear Mr. Dutch R. Schuiz, You are still only the second oldest member of the Class of '45. However, do not give up hope as 1 am slipping fast.

When I reached 70, I decided it was time to quit riding my motorcycle, so I got rid of my Harley.

But when I was 73, my son who lives in the State of Washington and owns two Harleys, called me and said I should come out there and ride one more time before I passed on. So I did. He rode with his wife on one Hog, and 1 rode solo on the other...4000 miles in seven Northwestern States...Then, when I was 74, we tried it again; but we only went 3000 miles in four states and Canada. I haven't been on a motorcycle since; and in April, I will be 77 so you see how fast I am failing...On our trips, we traveled back roads and stopped at motels in small towns. We would start early each morning, ride for I 1/2 to 2 hours, then stop for breakfast. One morning, we traveled and saw only a herd of cattle being driven by five cowboys before we reached the next town. We stopped for breakfast; and while we were waiting, my son asked the waitress, 'What is the population of your town?' She replied, 'Right now it is 15, but when you leave it will be 12.'...That's the kind of vacation we had. I loved it.

Ted concluded: "If as time goes by, I can give you a more positive answer, I shall." Sincerely, Ted. Some months ago in this column, John Hicks gave us an interesting account of the compliance with SecNav Josephus Daniels' 1914 edict banning alcohol in officers messes with his tale of life on board CANBERRA after she had been torpedoed on 15 October 1944. Not to be outdone in the sea story category.

Bill Rhinesmith of Dunsmuir, CA was quick to re-

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spond with this story of life on board PITTSBURGH operating in the Western Pacific in WWII: We were a part ot TF 58.2 anchored in Ulithi Atoll having just returned from the Iwo Jima invasion...As a part of the ship's R&R Program, the wardroom had been divided into three groups, each of which was to get a long afternoon on the beach al Mog Mog Island to play volleyball and party. I was in the first group of about 35 officers and eight or nine wardroom stewards. We carried steaks from the meat locker and plenty of bourbon and scotch with which to wash them down.

Bill had explained that the liquor was authorized for transport in a locked and sealed compartment...To continue Bill's account.

The plan was for the officers to go inland, set up the volleyball nets for the games and the stewards to remain on the beach to prepare the food and drink...After about two hours of hard volleyball, we returned to the beach...The fires had burned out, the stewards had barbecued and eaten every steak and drunk every last drop of booze. They were scattered about the beach and draped over logs, tables and each other, everyone absolutely stoned.. .We hailed a boat and prepared for the trip back to the ship, hungry and thirsty.. .The word was out by the time we got there. The rails were manned by every sailor not on watch. The hoots and hollers were a roar as we came alongside with a cargo of apparently deceased sailors. Each of the bigger officers hoisted a dead steward on his shoulder and climbed slowly up the gangway to the applause, cheers, catcalls and whistles of hundreds of sailors...We were a little short-handed in the mess until everyone sobered up and did his time in the brig...There were seven '45ers on board PnrsBURGH after graduation: Don Logle, Dick Jewell, Val Grey, John Kidd, John Pirro, Bill Kistler and Mason Milliken. The last two are gone; but if any of the others remember the incident, I'd love to hear from them.

Our Alumni Association President and CEO, RADM R.F. Marryott '57, USN (Ret.), visited the Sun Coast Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association on 6 February 1997 according to a note and foto from Cliff Bermann. Other '45ers in the picture are Pete Perkins, Jack McLain and Bill Petrat.. .Howie Blum of Melbourne, FL sent another fete with these comments: "Enclosed is a photo of me taken with RADM Marryott during his visit to a meeting of the Space Coast Chapter on 8 February. I am once again President of the local chapter and am keeping busy playing golf, a little travel and socializing with local area Classmates and friends."

Frank Kleber and Sam Gorsline

NEWS FLASH! Visit the Naval Academy Alumni Association's â&#x20AC;˘^ NEW Website ^ at ' www.usna.com Presidents Marryott and Blum in Melbourne, FL

President Marryott in Sarasota, FL

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Sam Gorsline and Star Goalie Sam Gorsline of 29625 Circle R Greens Drive, Escondido, CA 92026 enclosed a foto of himself and Frank Kleber taken at a March 1997 Rotary District Conference in Blythe, CA. However, his main purpose in writing was to provide a picture of himself and his 13 year old granddaughter who is considered oneofthebest soccer goalies of her age group in Southern California. OK, Grandpa, let's hope for a great scholarship offer!

THE TRAVEL BUREAU: The following news from Thad Taylor just missed the May issue (Alas, I'm sorry for the poor timing.)

In your Shipmate column I would appreciate it if you would highlight the Association of Naval Aviation Convention in San Diego, CA May 2125. The ANA assembly will be a good time to celebrate 50 years of Wings of Gold for '45 aviators.

Most of us were designated Naval aviators in 1946 and 1947. Bob Froyd, Max Rush and I pinned on the Wings of Gold in the same ceremony in Pensacola in April 1947.

Thad and Nancy met Betty and Tor Bratten on a Panama Canal cruise in March 1996 and the foto shows the two Classmates on board ship in La Guaira, the seaport for Caracas, in the background.

"We did not see Lou Scliris in Caracas, but he sent us greetings The Taylor's next cruise will be a 17 day trip and tour of Western Europe from 13-29 August 1997.

Thad Taylor and Tor Bratten at Caracas NOTES FROM THE TWENTY-FIRST COMPANY: Jane Reynolds Howard was hospitalized several days after our Valentine luncheon in February, but she has returned to her Vinson Hall residence and was planning to spend the month of May on the West Coast. In a recent newsletter addressed to "Friends of Bob Reynolds" she updated the information on the efforts to learn what really happened to Bob's PB4Y2 and crew on 8 April 1950 when the plane was shot down by Russian fighter aircraft over the Baltic. Since July of 1996, LCol Terry Nelsen,

USAF, of the Department of Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Office in DOD has been actively trying to find out what happened on 8 and 9 April 1950 to PB4Y2 BU# 59645 and its crew. LCoI Nelsen was sent to Sweden in September 1996 to locate five Latvian fishermen who apparently witnessed some events of the shutdown and had sought refugee status in Sweden. After interviewing one of the fishermen, LCol Nelsen visited the seacoast town of Liepaya, Latvia, which had been mentioned in statements about the event. He talked with one person who saw the Privateer fly over the city and, in later visits, had been able to interview 37 people who were aware of the "Privateer Incident." Considerable local press and TV interest has been generated. A Russian Orthodox priest in Liepaya posted flyers inside and outside of his church urging parishioners to cooperate with the DP/MO and the Joint Commission.

Several conclusions have been advanced to date: One, based on eyewitness accounts surrounding the incident, the Soviet's did conduct salvage operations soon after the shootdown. The probable location of the wreckage has been narrowed down to two specific locations. It is possible that a US, Danish, Latvian and another country search effort in June '97 could be conducted in conjunction with a scheduled Joint Naval Exercise. LCol Terron Nelson, USAF, can be contacted at DP/MO 703-602-2202, extension 422. Finally, those wishing to assist Jane in her efforts may make a tax deductible contribution to the "Bob Reynolds Search Fund" and mail to Mrs. Jane Reynolds Howard, Mnson Hall, Apt 056, 6251 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101-4818, 703-533-1863.

NEW SUBJECT: Your Corresponding Secretary has enjoyed such great response from the 21st Company that it seems logical to recruit in that community for my relief. Any comments?

BYTES AND PIECES FROM MAIL: Important note for your Personal Affairs File: A single point of contact has been established at the USNA Chaplains Center to coordinate all funeral services held at the Naval Academy. Contact the Memorial Affairs Assistant, Ms. Patricia A. Taylor, 101 Cooper Road, Annapolis, MD 21402-5027, 410-293-1101...You will recall that you have to be a Flag Officer to be buried in the Naval Academy Cemetery.. .And, if you want to memorialize someone with an Honor Chair at Alumni Hall, call Ms. Stephanie Tuttle, 410-2634448, ext 127...Sam Gorsline sent me a card from the Department of Veterans Affairs which stated: "Congress did not pass any new law giving veterans a dividend based on the amount of months their insurance was in force while on active duty. The information you received regarding such a dividend was a hoax."...Bill Petticrew '46 advises the Class that Bruce Cunningham suffered a heart attack in March 1997; but after by-pass surgery, he is home and walking. Bill added, "Bruce and Bob Barnhart and I were roommates Plebe Year. I was turned back and became a '46er. Both of us now live in a suburb of Austin and do get to see one another quite often,"...Did you know that in 1996 the 1000th female was graduated from the USNA, the Brigade is now 15% female...The USNA has produced 42 astronauts, more than any other college...This is your last chance to leave your grandchildren something tangible about Grandpa's experience in the Navy.

Yes, I am referring to our great Fifty Years After Book with 1613 fotos, 280 pages, gold crested cover, weight three pounds. Send me a check for $50, payable to the Association of the Class of 1945; and you will get your copy by First Class mail.

Red Orebeton is responsible for this Tag Line: "You know you're getting old when a Night Out means an early cheeseburger at McDonald's."

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Pres: VADM Charles H. Griffiths, USN (Ret.) Vice Pres: CAPT Jim W. Foust USN (Ret.) 1914 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 800-334-5701 Treas: CAPT Wils E Engel, USN (Ret.) 6807 Rosewood St., Annandale, VA 22003 h: 703-256-5832 Sec'y: Clete Kennelly 7911 Sleaford Place Bethesda, MD 20814-4625; h: 301-654-7315 Sec'y: CAPT Ed Ellis, USN (Ret.) 7405 Charmant Drive, Apt. 2111 San Diego, CA 92122; h: 619-550-9457 (Mail) PO Box 221117, San Diego, CA 92192-1117 I deeply regret to report the death of another Classmate. Gail Gilliam (17), passed away on 26 March 1997 at Bethesda Naval Hospital from lung cancer.

Gail and his wife, Trudi, who he met and married in St Croix, US Virgin Islands in 1972 had moved from there to Montana to retire about a year ago. Memorial services were held in the Chapel at the hospital.

Bob Cuccias (16); Sallie and Wils Engel (4); Al Glennon (4); Hal Hamberg (7); Ray Howe (13); Clete Kennelly (10); Perry Taylor (19); and Renee and Al White (6) were in the small party of mourners. Gail's remains were to be cremated and his ashes scattered over the beaches in Maine where his surviving daughter and son now live. Trudi is returning to Montana.

Bob Kephart (20), Faber, VA reported that he was unable to attend the Annapolis Brunch because of severe pain in his knee, hip and spine. He said that, in spite of much pain, he really enjoyed the 50th but had to go into the hospital right after that for his 5th and 6th total knee and hip replacements. He is now in line for major spine surgery. (Probably completed by the time this appears in print.) His wife, MoUie, is still recovering from her stroke in the late 80s and subsequent painful arthritic right hip that was fractured in 5 places from a fall during her second stroke.

Clete said: "And still he smilesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all the time. Think you've got it bad.!!!"

Glenn Reiff (14), Pueblo, CO is interested in the 52 1/2. Are You? In my last column, I mentioned the recent deaths of two Classmates but had no other information.

Subsequentiy, I received copies of their obituaries which I am summarizing as follows: CAPT Richard S. Baird SC, USN (Ret.) (6) died 8 February 1997 in Virginia Beach, VA from complications following a stroke. Following graduation, Dick served in a destroyer, an ATF, several LSTs and as Gunnery and Supply Instructor at the NROTC Unit, Cornell University. He then attended Navy Supply School in Bayonne, New Jersey and served in the Supply Corps for the remainder of his Navy career. He earned an MS in management from the Naval Post Graduate School and completed the Naval Warfare Course At the Naval War College. His final tour of duty was as Commanding Officer, Navy Finance Center in Cleveland, OH. After retirement, he worked closely with the blind through the local Lion's Club and served as President of Clan Baird Society and the Scottish Society of Tidewater. A memorial service was held on 13 February 1997 at King's Grant Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach followed by burial in Arlington National Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Olive, and several nieces and nephews.

CAPT Daniel J. Clements SC USN (Ret.) (12) died at his home in Pensacola, FL on Friday, 14 February 1997. His Naval career included serving in

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VALLEY FORGE (CV-45) when she became the first canier to circumnavigate the world and a two year tour as Supply Officer at the now-closed Barin Field in Foley, AL. He earned an MBA at the Naval Post Graduate School and served a year in Vietnam. His final tour of active duty was as Director, Office of Supply and Management, Defense Construction Supply Center in Columbus, OH. On retirement from the Navy, he became VP for Planning for the Blue Cross of Central Ohio for nine years. He and his wife, Wilma, then moved to Pensacola where he was active in real estate and volunteer activities. His remains were cremated and the ashes interred at the Barrancas National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Wilma; two daughters: Mary Horton and Julie Clements-Regan; three sons: Daniel, Patrick and Thomas; a sister; a brother; and eight grandchildren.

It is requested that memorials be sent to the Hospice of Northwest Florida or the American Cancer Society.

The Forestal Lecture on 26 February 1997 was attended by: Art Bennett (16); Bobbe and Tom Faulders (5); Frede Froelich (9); Al Kelley (9); Clete Kennelly (10); Helen and Dave Leighton (18); Dick Wilson (2); and Gordon Yeo (4). "Governor Christine Todd Whitman, from New Jersey, the speaker was terrific. She spoke of integrity, morals, responsibility and proper leadership and the tough decisions that go along with it all." But an interesting event also occurred that evening when Al Kelley was delayed by a traffic back-up and asked a Midshipman usher where he could sit and not bother anyone. After he was seated, he noticed that he was sitting in his wife's Memorial Chair. The Chair had been dedicated when she was married to her former husband, who had a heart attack and died while he was serving as Commandant of Midshipmen. The three had become good friends when they attended numerous academic functions around the DC and Annapolis area.

The following additional people have made their reservations for the 52 1/2: B.G. and Ash Ashley (13), McLean, VA; Rita Furland, widow of Fred Furland (5), San Diego, CA; Marigold and Bob Gorton (5), San Diego, CA; Jean and Hal Hamberg (7), Annapolis, MD; Peggy and Sam Hollier (12), Bozeman, MT; Thirza and Art Jacobus (1), Toms River, NJ; Ann Lindsay, widow of Jack Lindsay (7), San Diego, CA; Marli and Jack Lowell (1), Hilton Head, SC; Arlene and Corliss Nugent (2), San Diego, CA; and, Fran and Jim Weirich (17), Virginia Beach, VA. Also, Shirley and Lynn Fowler (3), Naples, FL, have canceled. Our total is now 68.

FUTURE EVENTS Greater Washington DC Class Luncheon on the third Friday of each month at the Crystal City Marriott. Call Wils Engel for information.

The next San Diego Area Quarterly Luncheon will be held at Mr. A's on Friday, 6 June 1997. Al Thomas (4) will be the host and will promulgate pertinent information to the group. Call him at 619-5710306.

Navy versus San Diego State in the opener of the football season for both teams in San Diego on Friday, 5 September 1997 at 1130 PST. That's correct one one three zero. This settles a conflict with a Padres baseball game the same day. There will be a Class Party in conjunction with the game, and we expect our ranks to swell with out-of-towners who will be there for a LSM/LSMR Reunion being coordinated by Bob Gorton. For party information, call Ed Ellis.

Our FIFTY TWO and a HALF 25 January to 31 January 1998. Need information? Call Clete Kennelly.

Our FIFTY FIFTH at the Hotel Del Coronado in early June 2000.

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Pres: ADM William J. (Bill) Crowe Jr., USN (Ret.) Sec'y: Chester H. (Chet) Shaddeau, Jr. 343 Prestonfield Lane Severna Park, MD 21146-1512 h: 410-647-5868; f: 410-647-2453 e: Stadir@erols.com THE MAIL BUOY Hi. Bernie and 1 had dinner recently with Shirley and 'Rimer Joy at their lovely condo in Lodi, California on the banks of the Mokulumne River. While Turner recuperates from his second knee replacement in a year, Shirley golfs frequently. He expects to join her on the links very soon.

Bemie has been a volunteer mediator for about five years and finds both challenge and satisfaction in her efforts to resolve disputes between private citizens, usually tenant/landlord or neighbor/ neighbor disagreements. She also tutors language skills at a local elementary school.

I have become a grief counselor for a local nonprofit group and find it rewarding. When Turner has his knee working fluidly again, I'll go over and attempt to wrest some loose change from his pockets on the golf course! Sincerely, Ed Scoles.

Also checking in from Northern California was our perennial student (the Internet, CPA, and Spanish are occupying him at present) Tom Hartigan: ...spent the last week of January and the first week of February in England. Initially stayed in Woolton, a village near Liverpool, where Robert, the son of my fianc£e Pat Geyer, is a University professor. A bout with the flu let me experience the British medical system—fast, helpful, and not too expensive. Recovered enough after a day to hum a few tunes at the Beatles Museum, then on to Hereford to stay with the parents of my youngest son's wife and visit White Castle in Wales. Then just before we left, spent a few minutes with Bill Crowe in London. He appreciated my comment that when my family moved from Oklahoma to California, back in the Dust Bowl era, we substantially raised the IQ level of both states! Then Gary Bigwood, an old friend, put us up for one night at the Miter Hotel, near Hampton Court, the Renaissance playground of Henry VIII. Aside from the above, my most intriguing impression of Britain was that instead of signs for children and deer crossing, they have one—a triangle—with a little bent-over man using a cane, followed by a little thin lady, "Elderly Crossing." It caught my attention.

Back in Sacramento, '47 had a good contingent at the 6 March luncheon ot the local Alumni Chapter. Lou Renz, "Red" Laitner, Bill Spencer, Will Small and I showed up. Lou is recently relocated here after years of teaching in Washington state, while Red showed great recuperation after the illness you reported last year. Spencer is our caller and rounder-upper, and 'Rimer is still out with the knee surgery. Sacramento's '47 is a Class act.

"Beau" Foster writes "I'm ordering a '47/'97 penknife. I realize that I'm at an age to be reducing unneeded assets, but my knife collection will be the last to go. Hope all is well at your end. I'm proud to report that my bout with cancer has arrived at the remission stage!"

Jay McKie, in a note to Warren Johnson, sends support for the Tripoli Project, thinks the Reunion videos were obviously a labor of love, and notes that he has retired effective 6/30/96 from his manufacturing company; and they have been gone for 20 of the 35 weeks since—Norfolk, North Carolina, Switzerland, Newport Beach, Cheyenne, Aspen, and Switzerland again. Not all bad, huh?

BUSINESS MATTERS As of this writing, a clear majority of you have approved the incorporation of the Class and the Bylaws which will govern us under that arrangement, in accordance with the proposal sent out on 1 April for your vote. At the date of this writing (April 14), the count was 399 in favor, 5 against. A final count as of the closing date of 1 May will be provided to you both in this column and in another letter which will be sent out in July, when you are presented with a slate of nominees for Class office to serve from 1998 to 2003, under the new organization.

The Nominating Committee (presently being formed) will be happy to receive any recommendations from you for the slate of new Class Officers and Directors. They will be doing their work in July, and you should be reading this in mid-June, so please communicate your recommendations as soon as possible. Send them to me at the address above, or to your VP, Jake Finneran, at 5600 Beam Court, Bethesda, MD 20817; 301-657-8824. We will immediately provide them to the members of the Nominating Committee.

FROM THE DIPLOMATIC POUCH Vem Weaver, in a '47 Ambassadorial footnote to modem European history, advises that prior to the Navy-Notre Dame fray in Dublin last Fall, he and Joyce, with Shirley and Bill Crowe, attended a great brunch sponsored by the Superintendent, Chuck Larson '58, and the USNA athletic staff. After the game's unfortunate outcome, they were enroute to a party at Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith's residence, but on the way, found themselves in front of a pub marked "Timothy J. Crowe and Sons." Of course they went inside, introduced themselves, and explained to the innkeeper the proper pronunciation of his name, which for many years the locals had mistakenly been pronouncing to rhyme with "crow" instead of with "cow". The innkeeper, properly appreciative of the lesson, made Bill an honorary member of the "Crowe-bars," the Irish Rugby team sponsored by the pub. The event turned a whole saloon full of Irish Notre Dame fans into Navy supporters!

As to whether or not they ever got to the Embassy party, the record is silent!

Bill and Shirley Crowe, with Vern Weaver, sample the innkeeper's wares at the pub in "Dublin's Fair City."

SHIP'S STORE We still have a pretty good stock of the '47/'97 penknives; but sales have been good, too, so if you're interested call me at the number shown in the masthead—PDQ—$5.00 each, postpaid.

YOU'RE LISTENING! At least, a few of you are! I received a sprinkling of replies to my request for up-to-date biographical summaries and photos from several Classmates, and I tip my green eyeshade to them for their cooperation. I need this data from MANY of you, and you would be doing me—and yourselves—a great favor if ALL of you took the request to heart. Please help me fill out the data in your individual files—Service history, education, marriage(s), kids, honors, civilian careers—all is needed, and it is best coming from YOU.

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PARTY TIME! Nothing is more fun here at '47 Central than to showcase our Classmates having a great time, and the stars came together in such a way that the four principal centers of population for the Class all contributed to the gaiety this month: From the West Coast: Norma and Hank Ruppel were honored at a bash thrown by their kids as (Hank's words!) "a reward for fifty years of legitimacy!" As you would expect, considering the honorees and the location, an eclectic group of '47 attended, as attested by the photo.

From Florida, a subset of the Southeast Florida contingent assembled at Weston where Nydia and Roberto Leon hosted the diimer and the sea-story telling. Marilyn and Bob Gatewood gave a lift to Leo Hofman's widow Gloria, Dorothy and Jack Drago came in from Homestead, Dorothy and Bob O'Shea from Lauderdale, Louise and Sam Frock from Lighthouse Point, and Ted Cohen from Williams Island. It was a real reunion for Gatewood and Frock, who lived across the corridor from each other in Bancroft but had not seen each other since graduation! The rain drove dinner indoors, but the final "Blue and Gold," with Roberto at the piano, was no less heartfelt.

In Crabtown, there was no rain problem, just a cool and sunny day; and the 33rd annual Class of 1947 Spring Fling at the Academy O and F Club brought out 62 of us on 11 April to hear the speaker, enjoy the lunch and the comradeship, watch the Prade, and glory in the spring breezes. Our speaker.

Bob Gatewood and Sam Frock meet again, fifty years after

A In Florida : Bob O'Shea and Jack Drago.

CAPT James A. Barber, Jr., USN (Ret), Executive Director of the U.S. Naval Institute and Publisher of the Proceedings, gave us a fascinating insight into those prestigious organizations and their relations with the Academy over the last century and a quarter.

Aside from the regular locals, and those who are so dependable that they might as well be locals, we greeted Elaine and Keith LakeyfromMassachusetts, Lynn Reed's widow Betty Ann, with her daughter and two granddaughters (one of whom is considering a shot at USNA) from New Jersey, and Dar and Elmer Kiehl from the Tidewater group. Our Honorary Classmate, Annapolis Mayor Al Hopkins was an honored guest.

The reviewing Officer for the parade was VADM Patricia A. Tracey, USN, Chief of Naval Education and Training and Director of Naval Training. She is the first woman officer to achieve three stars in the Navy. Her presence established a number of firsts for the occasion and must certainly have provided a role model boost for the women Midshipmen of the Brigade.

Spring came a week earlier in Tidewater Virginia, where the Hampton Roads contingent assembled 37 at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club to hear the wise words of our Veep, Jake Finneran, and to inhale the balmy airs over the Lafayette River.

Attendees, first at cocktails, then dinner and dancing, were Joe Adelman and guest, Virginia and Dan Bailey, Jean and Tom Brenner, Ouida and Ward Byington, Len and Ted Davis, Rick Warren with Bunny Sisson, Anne and Jim Griffin, Dot and Bob Hirsch, Dar and Elmer Kiehl, Mikie and Bob Stone, Trudy and Scotty Schaefer, Ellie and Pete Pitz, Pat and O.D. King, Barb and Lou Larcombe, Audrey and Al Maynard, Joe McKenzie and guest Mariette Irwin, Dolores and Hank Munnikhuysen, and Curly Weber. We hope to have some pictures for the next issue.

The Stones' daughter, Tommie, was in attendance with her husband, COL Ralph Femrite, USAF (Ret)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;a graduate of the Air Force Academy. THAT made people feel OLD, but thefinal"BEAT ARMY!" got "BEAT AIR FORCE!" added, which helped restore the balance of things. What a Class!

LOOKING ASTERN It may have been only a little over fifty years ago, but when you go digging around what happened in 1946, you begin to realize what archaeology must be like! Or so it seems to John Prehn. As City Administrator of Annapolis, he was visiting the site of a neighborhood watermain repair and paving crisis (on New Year's Eve, yet!), when he realized that he was very close to the location where he and fellow Kansan Bob Peniston had rented a house for June Week. He couldn't locate or identify the exact house, so he went back and dug up a photo (which see), and wrote to Bob for HIS recollections.

Bob could remember the owner demanding payment in advance, and recalled that it was there, according to his wife Fran, that he first kissed her, but that is about all. No address. And nothing there now that looked like the houses in the picture.

The head of the local Homeowners' Association, however, was able from their file of photos to determine the exact house, address, and remodeling history, so the historical picture is now complete. Except that Fran Peniston also claims she heard a rooster crowing when she received that kiss. Any explanations for THAT one?

In Escondido, celebrating Ruppel 50th: Rear row; Jack Fisher and Dick Gardiner. Front; Bill Rusell, Hank Ruppel, and Bob Whitegiver.

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Sec'y: CDR Sumner Moore, USN (Ret.) 11 Seastones Drive Portsmouth, RI 02871 H: 401-846-2875

Look out, world—here comes the Class of 1947 to run things! Bob Peniston in whites and John Prehn in the grays of sainted (?) memory, in front of their June Week house on Madison Place, Annapolis.

QUICK TAKES Hope some of you noticed the photo in the '45 column of the March issue. Classmate Nat Heller and wife Olga are shown with Electra and Lou Scliris, '45, at the Marine Birthday Ball in Caracas.

Lou relieved me as ASTALUSNA in the Caracas Embassy in 1958, and looks just as good in his blue and gold suit today as he did then!...a fax from Nat advised that Al Maxfleld is recovering from a broken hip suffered after slipping on a deviled egg at a church brunch! Which Nat says shows that anything having to do with the devil should not be allowed at church functions!! Al is on a walker at this writing but getting there.. .Joe Adelman enclosed a clip from the London Daily Mail confirming British expectation that our Prez Bill Crowe will probably remain as Ambassador until a few months after the upcoming British general elections.. .Ken Robinson sends a clip from The Tennessean describing his career in miming, covering 46,500 miles and 319 races, including 96 marathons—five of them in the last five months! At 74, he says, "This article pretty well describes my ' w o r k ' for the past 19 or 20 years!"...Latest addition to the vanity plates list is Phil Fairman, who advises that everything saying "Naval Academy" has pretty well been taken in Florida, but that he IS the proud wearer of Florida plate 47 NAVY.. .Nye (Dusty) Rodes wrote in search of some Navy music and, in subsequent fonecon, says he is getting more exercise than he knows what to do with—keeping healthy...

As you read this, your Scribe will have shifted base to Rhode Island until T h a n k s g i v i n g . . .

Newport.. .although we actually reside in Portsmouth on the East side of the island, about 3 miles from the town of Newport. If you are in the area, drop us a line or give us a call.

Now listen up, because it could happen to you.

The Social Security Administration declared me deceased some time in February. The first indication of my demise came with a call from the Navy Federal Credit Union to Jane on 8 March to confirm my death, since SOSEC wanted them to send back the March check. Since then, I have spent some 3 hours on the phone with various SOSEC offices, have filled out two forms, one declaring I am sound of body, and one requesting urgent funds to assure I was paid for April and subsequent months until they were able to restore the record. Meanwhile, Jane has been receiving widow payments, along with condolences.

With misgivings generated by tales of Medicare fraud and illegal immigrant larceny of SOSEC numbers and records, I was suspicious of the SOSEC suggestion that a slip of a key punch was the probable cause.

In any case, the massive computer-run agency was sluggardly in correcting the record, not done until 14 April. Fortunately, a couple of calls to Cleveland assured me that the Navy accounts were not affected, though they said if SOSCEC should call them with a suspected death. Navy would have no choice but to disconnect me. Now I owe SOSEC money because of Jane's extra payments, but they'll have to ask for it.

On 23 March at Fort Belvoir, just South of Washington, Walt Grechanik was presented an impressive award by the garrison commander for passing 5000 miles swimming in the local pool (over several years. They keep track of such things). Walt sent a photo of the presentation. I would guess the average lifetime mileage in distance swimming for the Class may be five miles. Walt, be assured, the Class joins me in offering congratulations, salted with enormous awe!

Visit the Naval Academy Alumni Association's NEW WEBSITE at www.usnaucom Walt Grechanik recieving 5000 miles swim award from the Fort Belvior Garrison Commander

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Joe Wilson signs in from Abington, PA: I'm writing to report that Gloria and I just returned from an 8 day visit with Anne and Nick Castruccio in St. Croix. Nick and I were Plebe roommates and shipmates in PRINCETON in Korea, '50/'51. Nick and Anne have lived on St. Croix for 26 years and really look great. Their lovely home and Anne's gift shop, Many Hands, in Christiansted, suffered severe damage from Hurricane Hugo in '89. Nick's J30 sailboat was thrown up on the beach, but all is now back to normal. They were wonderful hosts and tour guides, and I'm sure we would not have seen as much of the island if Nick hadn't driven us all over. He also sailed us out to beautiful Buck Island where we swam off the boat.

The day after we left, Nick sailed at midnight to St. Thomas for 3 days of racing. He was scheduled to race the following three weekends in San Juan, Tortola, and some other island. So, he remains young and vigorous which we were pleased to see.

Floyd McCurdy and Swede Hanson, Nick's roommates Second and First Class years, stopped for a day to see Nick during a cruise. Otherwise visitors are scarce. We were disappointed we missed Kate and Charlie Kelly, who lived next door for several years but recently sold and moved to San Antonio.

See vou al the 50lh,

Joe Wlson and Nick Castruccio—St. Croix Jud Shook called me the other day seeking addresses of company mates, looking towards the projected company dinners at the 50th. I was able to accommodate him. Thus, you can see that planning is proceeding at company level to ensure a super 50th.

Cal (Ace) Perkins transmits from 3062 Lunada Lane, back in Alamo, CA, 94507, since the new year: With so many Classmates checking out, I thought I better check in while I can. After retiring from the Navy in '75,1 worked in construction until retiring from Bechtel in '92. Most of that was on foreign projects (Germany, Colombia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Brazil, etc.) plus three years in Minneapolis. A gold company coaxed me out of retirement in '95, and I couldn't resist moving with the project to Uruguay, up on the Brazilian border, for my third project in South America. It was great.

Catherine and I traveled a lot in Argentina and Chile. We are now back in Alamo enjoying the good life. We look forward to the 50th and welcome visitors any time.

I add from the Perkins Christmas letter some interesting detail: Both of us are giving our Spanish a good work out. Cal speaks well on the technical side, while Catherine talks a lot with the maids, the town people and on shopping bouts to Montevideo, focusing on the antique dealers. Catherine really enjoys the place. She has time to explore the countryside and learn about geology and the process of gold mining. From our front verandah vantage point underneath 100-year-old Ombu trees, we have a panoramic view of the horizon in all directions with the 'Big Sky' all around. In one direction we see the crusher, the mills, the leach tanks and in the other we see the building of the fresh water and tailings dams, including 28 hectares of heavy membranes to seal the earth from the tailings. Day and night we see and hear giant Caterpillar trucks redistributing the world in 54 ton bites. At dusk, we have the privilege of seeing the beautiful sunsets seldom seen elsewhere.

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Cal and Catherine Perkins, San Gregario Mine, Uraguay Dan Shockey sends in a photo of five Classmates who are illustrative of the pervading youth and health so often seen among '48ers. See for yourself. Dan adds:

have lost 208, although there are discontinuities in the Register I need to check on. 186 who resigned live in California. 16% who remained for a career live in Virginia. 13 killed in action. 22 died in aviation accidents. 50% of congressional appointees resigned. Of those, 27% returned to their home state.

Of 201 Navy appointees, 37% resigned.

Herewith a continuation from last month's column and a story Ed Sutter recently came across, written long ago by his brother. Ed's brother was a Navy doctor during WWII. After a long tour in the European Theater, he was assigned to a new LSD, and enroute to WESPAC for the invasion of Japan the ship paused at Annapolis in mid March 1945, anchoring in Annapolis Roads. The good doctor requested from the CO a boat to visit the Academy and his brother, Midn 4/C Sutter. It's a long and amusing yarn, since the CO stating the ship was buttoned up, refused permission. The Doc considered this preposterous and, after fuming and doing some planning, suited up in dress blues, and went to the XO, asking for a boat. The XO, seeing him all dressed for shore, asked if he had made a request to the CO. The doctor's answer was that he had spoken to the Captain. So the XO told him to have the OOD provide a boat, and he got ashore and marched to the Main Office, Bancroft, and explained to the OD his mission. Recognizing the unusual situation, the OD

arranged for Ed to be produced; and they had a great reunion in the old visitors waiting room across from the OD shack. When the visit was concluded, the OD provided transportation back to the ship along with a flashing light message to the ship advising the imminent arrival of the ship's medical officer.

He was met at the quarterdeck by the CO, XO, and the OOD, and the group moved immediately to the Captain's cabin. The short, and to the point exchange in the cabin resulted in the good doctor being confined to his quarters until further notice. The doctor, being a resourceful man, with thorough backing from the entire crew, quickly found ways around the restriction; and he survived the rest of his tour, being rescued by the ending of hostilities and his detachment for further duty stateside.

On 4 April, I attended the Class Presidents' Meeting at Annapolis, which was well-attended and informative. Also present were Phil Rogers, for the 50th Committee, and Graham and Held, who are responsible for determining whether there is an appropriate 50th Class "gift" which we could finance, acceptable to the Academy as well as the Class. We received an excellent update on the state of things at Navy, a very good look at the finances of the Alumni Association, and an excellent feel for the fact that Alumni affairs are big business these days. I encourage you to read Shipmate in detail on these matters.

Here is a photo taken at Ft. Myers, FL in February, posed after lunch at the Country Club. Wives were included, and a great time was had by all. Left to right. Ahem, Mike Ames, Gene Spalding, and Shockey, with Bob Schenkel in front. We hadn't seen Mike in years. The Spaldings ran into him unexpectedly in Ft. Myers where the Spaldings live, Mike was there from the St. Louis area for an extended stay and golf Shenkels live in Punta Gorda.

Ahems and Shockeys were snow birds escaping the winter cold.

The Class support of the 24th Company Wardroom coalesced in the presentation of a check for $1000 to the Company Commander by Jim Beggs at noon meal formation on Tuesday, 1 April, to fund a new fridge. The formation was inside in the corridor in the company area in spite of a nice day outside. Once the muster was taken, the company broke formation and gathered around while Jim made the presentation, supported by your Scribe, Warren Graham, and Charlie Held. Then, we all proceeded to the Mess Hall (now King Hall) for lunch. We split up and sat at different tables. The chow was spread out on the table for the taking. Soup in pitchers, cartons of milk, masses of sandwich makings, salad makings, yogurt cartons, sliced peaches. Selves were helped while Plebes braced briefly, but pretty relaxed so late in the year. The Six Striper made announcements, including a very favorable introduction of the presence of the Class of '48. He sat down, but popped up again, having forgotten to introduce the Supe, there with the Supes of the other Academies on hand for a conference. We got top billing. All of which reminds us that you all need to send a supporting tax deductible donation to Robert L. Ghormley, 5408 Christy Drive, Bethesda, MD 20816-2014, made out to USNA Class of 1948. The 24th Company Commander indicated they were scheduling a picnic at North Severn soon, and invited any and all '48s to join the fun.

As I suggested I might in last month's column, I include some stats run by Don Behrens from the 1996 Register of Alumni, which for the first time melds the entire Class alphabetically, making access quicker. There are some holes in the data, making a statistical breakout by computer, as Don has done, without painstaking examination of individual entries, subject to error. 1078 souls entered in '44. We graduated 500 in '47 and 410 in '48, total 910. We

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Aheam, Ames, Spalding, Schenkel and Shockney at Ft. Myers

Moore, Duncan, Ghormley, Ball, Spinceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;March Luncheon

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Pres: Alfred C. Boughton III, USNR (Ret.) Sec'y: LTCOL Richard H. Francis, USMC (Ret.) PO. Box 10262, McLean, VA 22102-8262 h: 703 339-5275 Our monthly Class luncheons for the WashingtonAnnapolis area are being expanded based on the results of a local area survey. In addition to the regular meetings at the Orleans House in Rosslyn on the second Tuesday of the month and the Annapolis monthly luncheons, a combined quarterly luncheon is planned for husbands and wives at the Officers' Club at Andrews AFB currently scheduled as follows: Friday , Sept. 5, 1997 (after Labor day) Friday, Dec. 12,1997 (Christmas observed) Friday, Feb. 13, 1998 (Sweethearts) Friday, May 8, 1998 (Mother's Day) Friday , Sept. 4, 1998 (after Labor Day) Friday, Dec. 11, 1998 (Xmas observed) Mickey McDonald is point of contact for these Friday quarterly luncheons. Please make a note of the above dates and notify Mickey of your intentions to attend a few days in advance. His phone is 420-571-9569, fax is 410-571-1412, and email is madeloimicd@aol.com. Plan ahead; let's have a good tum-out for these quarterly gatherings. Naturally, we want to continue to see you at our respective monthly luncheons.

We had a combined Class luncheon on 11 March at the Officers' Club at Andrews AFB. Attending were: Gene S h i n e , Mickey M c D o n a l d , Slim Somerville, Ralph Ghormley, Tom Kilcline, Gene Reiher, Graham Leonard, Wes Brown, Pete Klein, Bill Guthrie, Roy Goldman, Fred Grabowsky, Chet Davis, Jack Venable, Ken Carr, CMC Jones and TBarkley Wood.

Pete Plank sent the following: I'm enclosing a couple of pictures taken last month at South Lake Tahoe in Nevada where Jo and I had lunch with Dee and Roger Peard at Caesar's Casino. We had a great visitfindingthat Roger has been retired at Lake Tahoe for 18 years from the Air Force—flying civil air patrol one day a week and dealing cards for Caesars most of these 18 years.

Since the weather was great and the skiing was fantastic, I didn't get to gamble away any money so I'm enclosing a second check for the '49er House. This is money that Caesars would probably have taken away from me if Roger had a shot at it.

Sounds like everything is coming great for the house and for our 50th reunion in 1999—hope to see you there. My best to Mickey McDonald— my old roommate and Fred Grabowsky—another 10th Company stalwart.

Pete Swanson supplied the following photo of his and DeEtte's 6th grandchild, Jessica Noel Swanson.

The little girl was the miracle baby who her parents had wanted for several years. Pete has no idea now what she'll want to do in the years ahead, but just maybe, she'll be a Naval aviator.

you may want to consider designating and coordinating the presentation of your eulogy, if you would so desire, with a friend or Classmate. Just let us know who. Other Classes have discussed this and so should we. Any comments on these suggestions are welcome.

One other comment. As you look through Shipmate, you'll notice many of our junior Classes are filling their columns with news via email. We can do the same, and we encourage those of you who can and want to to send in Class news, opinions, travel plans, anything you want the Class to know, via Pete Swanson's email address in the header.

Finally and regretfully, we have received notice that Joe Morrison passed away on 20 March 1997 at Shreveport, LA, during an unsuccessful heart bypass operation. Our condolences to his wife, Nancy, and family. We hope to publish his obituary next issue.

That's all for now. Nothing can be finer than to be a 49er ! RHF

50 DeEtte and Pete Swanson holding Jessica Noel Swanson, their sixth grandchild BUSINESS. The following is an update on donating securities to the 49 House project: The USNAAA has two accounts for transferring securities, as follows: Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc., 410 Severn Avenue, Annapohs, Maryland 21403; 410-268-5700, DTC (Depository Trust Co.) participant number is #015, Naval Academy Alumni Association Account Number #675008964-043 or Legg Mason Wood Walker, 125 West Street St. 201, Annapolis, Maryland 21401; 410-268-4700, DTC (Depository Trust Co.) participant number is #740, Naval Academy Alumni Association Account Number A\C 701-7874 A donor may walk into any Dean Witter Reynolds or Legg Mason Wood Walker office in the world and deposit shares into the account (if he or she holds the physical certificate), or a donor may have their broker transfer shares electronically to one of the above accounts at no charge. It is important that a donor notify the Alumni Association (Joni Jones, 410-263-4448, ext.119) that a transfer is in progress and that it is for the 49 House Project. This will ensure prompt recognition for the donor. If you have any questions, call Joni Jones or our Class' Executive Director, Gene Shine. REMEMBER: Any donation to the Alumni Association, to the 49 House Project, or to the Class of 1949 is tax deductible for the donor.

Also, our thanks to all of you who have offered and sent a '49 Lucky Bag for 49 House. Our needs have been met.

As your Class secretary, I need to address a touchy subject. Let me offer the following for your consideration. After discussion with several Classmates, I thought it might be desirable to follow the example of other Classes and request, recognizing the inevitability that faces each of us, that each of you send me a brief biography, no more than 250 words, describing the events of your life that can be used as an obituary. This is not to inflict upon you a morbid exercise but rather offer the opportunity to faithfully represent your desires in this regard. This is purely voluntary. I will keep a confidential file, and no comment will be made regarding your response or lack thereof. Please take this in the positive spirit intended. And to get into the subject just a bit deeper.

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Pres: RADM Milton J. Schultz, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Wayne L. Jensen, USN (Ret.) 499 Skyhill Court, Chula Vista, CA 92010 B.B. Lane has taken the time and expended the energy to sit down and write "A Testimony" which he has entitled "What's For Dessert"In his book of 181 pages, published by Altavista Printing Company, B.B. explains that his mother always told him that if he ever wrote a tome that simply had to be the title.

We of '50 were always well aware of the Lane Cedar Chests and the Lane Company. With the advent of B.B.'s book, we can follow the 75 years of management leadership demonstrated by the family until the hostile takeover of the company in March of 1987. Anecdotal in manner it nevertheless chronicles the business climate of the era addressing societal concerns, political pressures, military constraints and the changing environment. B.B. has done an impressive job of showing he knows, "What's For Dinner".

Stan Neander relays from Jack Akin that he.

Jack, has made arrangements for a mini-reunion of the Class of '50 to be held at the Lake Sunapee Country Club in New London, NH during 27-28 September 1997. If global warming hasn't changed the pattern for Autumn in New England, that should be at the time when the leaves are changing color leading to a beautiful setting. Jack has a full schedule of events but space is limited and it must be FIFA (First In 'with reservations' First Accommodated) Contact Jack Akin at 603-526-6431 for details.

Dick Goodspeed sends a clipping from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram which describes the career of Marty Van Kleeck, daughter of classmate Rip Van Kleeck. Marty has accepted the position of managing director of the Grandbury Texas Opera House after spending 23 years in the business of acting, costume design, directing and stage management.

The Goodspeeds and the Van Kleecks recently attended one of Marty's productions and want to alert Classmates that she has a first class operation underway in Grandbury. The Goodspeeds, Van Kleecks and the Mancis all plan to attend the Akin New Hampshire event—but they must get their reservations in soon.

Lloyd Harrison has always been a student of history, and even though he has now reached another decade in years, his interest has never flagged. He subscribes to Civil War Times and he sends along the May issue which has an article on "Annapolis At War"— Civil that is—that includes rare photos of

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the Naval Academy. That article has historical background in fact and it is interesting to compare it with the fictional accounts of the period contained in the book, Annapolis by William Martin, published by Warner Books. An understanding of the early days allows us to achieve a better understanding of the Academy that produced us. The active duty Navy of that time had to do the bidding of its civilian masters on the political altar that was fashionable. And so things haven't changed. We must depend upon a concerned Alumni Association with pro-active trustees of professional organizational management experience willing and able to devote considerable energies to the determination of direction for the affairs of the organization.

the 1st Friday comes on the 4th and the club will be closedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;good reason. We have made change #1 to the Class of '50 plans for Friday ,5 September and the Navy/SDSU football game. The luncheon for that date will be canceled since the game will start at 1130. Instead of the luncheon, following the game we will have a picnic style affair at the San Diego Yacht Club starting at 1800. All should contact Bob Muck at 5835 Cactus Way, La JoUa, CA 92037; tel: 619-456-1956 to let him know that you will play a part in such a victory picnic gathering. The game will be an excellent warm-up for Air Force and for Army. Wayne

David Tobin, circuit judge in Miami, FL sends the sad news of the death of our Classmate, Russell Seipp, who passed away on 28 March with complications of emphysema. Russ was active in the Lions Club and a partner with his brother, John, in Seipp Buick in Hialeah. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons, James and Jeffery; daughter, Judy Carswell; and 5 grandchildren. Harry Hussmann points out that he was a shipmate on ST. PAUL in 1950 and that subsequent active duty assignments for Russ (or Mort to most of his friends) were with VP-17, HORNET, VP-4 and Naval Station, Rota, Spain.

Larry Hawkins reports there was a good turnout for the April luncheon of the Washington area group.

The following made it: (to LaPorta's) Daryle Tripp, Bill Diehl, Chariie Hirsch, Ray Bowers, Bill Kiehl, Arnie Austin, Frank Sterner, Harry Krantzman, Milt Schultz, John Henderson, Larry Hawkins, Bill Simons, Bob Oliver, Willy Ayres, Dick Powell, Marsh Treado, Fred Beck, Jim Lynn, Jim Lisanby, Earl Halpem, J.J. McNally, John Cavanaugh, Phil Ryan and Charlie Cooper. Nancy and Jim Lynn were back from Hawaii where they took a week's cruise on the Hawaiian-American Independence. Their daughter, Karin, is a Navy Diver assigned to CINCPACFLT Staff. Jim Lisanby arrived from Mississippi in the middle of the unusual Spring snow storm that hit the north east and wondered if perhaps his sense of timing wasn't very good. The dedication ceremony for the THRESHER/SCORPION Memorial and the acceptance of the Paine Library took place on the 10th of April. Jim Lisanby provided pictures of the impressive glass sculpture executed for the Memorial by Bob Krag's son, Eric. The sculpture is a symbolic reproduction of the sail of a nuclear submarine with objects of the marine environment situated around the central figure. Dick Powell is still getting the word out about our Fund For Fifty (505050) progress and is seeking support at all levels. The response from widows of deceased Classmates is exemplary. Dick planned to put out another letter on progress toward our Year 2000 goal in May. Milt Schultz attended the Alumni Association President's meeting on the 10th of April. The report from the Stansfield Turner Committee on Ethics was due out in May. Over in Annapolis the group met on the 4th of April and had: Jerry Coleman, Ed Greenberg, Rex Kilbourn, Byron Lee, Ed McLean, Tom Ross, Phil Ryan, Daryle Tripp and George Van. Ann and Tom Ross had just returned from Florida and stopped off to see Jo and Bonner Brown in Starr, SC. Bonner was recovering from eye surgery and the prognosis was good. Ann and Tom didn't mind the snow and cold of the northern climes and in fact were off on a tour of Nova Scotia and the Canadian Maritimes during May.

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The San Diego 1st Friday in April gathering at the Naval Station Mariner Club with wives present but in an adjoining room featured: Bob Muck, Dick Smith, Dick Prescott, Frank Cassilly, Gene Wisenbaker, John Malloy, Stan Neander, Dick Thurston and Mark Frudden. It was announced that the July luncheon would be on the 11th since

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Pres: CAPT F. TVent Shaver, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: William W. Boyes, Jr. 2214 McAuliffe Drive, Rockville, MD 20851-1548 Our Class Treasurer, Paul T\izo, received a letter from Lois Heigl. She asked to be removed from the Class mailing list. Of course, Paul and your old scribe could do nothing but comply. She joins one other widow. Diary Irwin, who had earlier made a similar request.

Received a news clipping from my favorite Richmond, VA correspondent late of Cutter Crew 207 Plebe Summer, Fred Gambke. In it a local columnist discussed "The Military's Mission." He quoted Doug MacArthur, USMA '03, as saying to the Corps of Cadets in 1962, "Your mission is to win our wars."

The writer then offhandedly pointed out that our new Secretary of Defense, William Cohen, had a military career that "consisted of one day in ROTC while in college at Bowdoin." He further noted that the Navy is seeking to reduce shipboard pregnancies, the Army's rate of pregnancy in Bosnia is one every three days, and two female Air Force officers had sexual relations with enlisted men and one of them committed adultery with the civilian husband of an enlisted woman. Then he spoke about the five female Naval Aviators in CAG-11 on ABRAHAM LINCOLN who are no longer flying. One killed herself in a landing accident, one has been transferred off and "three have been grounded for poor flying." One of the latter is about to sue, of course, and I'm sure she'll scream about sexual discrimination. The article goes on and on quoting ADM Thomas Moorer '33 and ex-SECNAV James Webb '68 to the effect that DOD has some real problems with feminism that they haven't faced up to in the armed services. The columnist thinks this "politically correct" experiment is not working and quotes Webb as saying that for someone "to speak his mind would likely be his undoing."

Change of address: Bill Danner is now at 5000 Coakley Bay #B2, Christiansted, VI 00820.

Dan Evans wrote me a nice letter saying he'd heard he'd been lost (which he wasn't) and reminded me that his first wife, Miriam, died in 1986; and he remarried in 1988 to the former Lily M. Tripp. Says they Winter in Naples and Summer in the NC mountains. Sounds pretty good, and Dan says hello to his roomies. Bob Fasulo and Roger Drew.

Dan and Lily Evans at Christmas As Claire and Bob Dunn were touring an old Buddhist shrine deep in the Jungles of Java, they were surprised to hear a voice yelling, "Bob! Bob!" Turns out it was Bill Whitner ashore with a cruise group.

Bill was the bridge director (running bridge tournaments onboard). Small world for '51ers sometimes.

Received a nice note from Paul Maier's widow, Toni, thanking your old scribe for making sense out of his obituary. She enclosed a program noting that Paul's ashes were spread over Puget Sound and adjoining Boeing Test and Training areas by COL Dick Francisco, USMC (Ret.). The colonel noted that CAPT Paul L. Maier had the distinction of flying the last combat jet fighter sortie over North Korea in July 1953.

Since most of us who were on active duty served on a staff at one time or another, I thought it would be of interest to note how the German Army's General Baron von Hammerstein selected his staff officers during World War II. He said: I divide my officers into four classes: the clever, the stupid, the industrious and the lazy. Most officers possess at least two of these qualities. Those who are clever and industrious are fitted for high staff appointments. Use can be made of those who are stupid and lazy. The man who is clever and lazy, however, is destined for high command for he has the temperament and nerve to deal with all situations. But, whoever is stupid and industrious is a danger and must be removed immediately.

I write this on the day our '51 Spring Fling is taking place and am reminded that our annual business meeting and elections will take place on 6 May 1997 at Ft. Myer. And since I already have most of the ballots you mailed in, I can tell you that my unofficial count shows a near unanimous vote for Lee Doggett to be our Class President for the next three years. Way to go, Lee! Like many of you, I confuse the spelling of Ft. Myer, where we now hold most of our Class functions, with Ft. Myers in Florida the winter abode of Albert Corwenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and with the statement Herman Goering made right after World war II started. He said his much vaunted Luftwaffe would never permit Berlin to be bombed. And in a further expanse of braggadocio said if it ever happened you could call him "Meyer." Well, a few months later when he laboriously shuffled his porcine 289 poimd body into a cramped air raid shelter, he looked around at his fellow inmates and said, "Call me Meyer!"

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Standing: Gordan Van Hook, Marcia and Bob Watts, Bob Adler Sitting: Ann and Beau Dietrich, Leila Van Hook, Elsie Adlerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;All at Homecoming.

Bob Dunn and Bill Whitner in the Java Jungles.

By the time you read this in the June issue of Shipmate, you will probably already have been contacted during our phonathon for the Class of 195rs 50th Reunion Fund. It may have a slightly different name by then, so I am informed by Tony Thorne, but the request will be the same, i.e., we are attempting to raise $500K which will be matched dollar for dollar

by Ralph Hooper. That is the goal of the Class to be met by the year 2001. It will probably be the "Last Hurrah" for the Class; and if the goal is met, it will leave an endowment sufficient for the Class of 1951 Model Ship Gallery to forever provide for the maintenance and rehabilitation of those ship models.

Ralph, by the way, dropped us a note saying much as he'd like to attend our annual business meeting, he is going to be out of the country. "But please support our '51 drive." A noble sentiment, to say the least.

Well, your old scribe graciously turned down a request by this year's Chairman of the Nominating Committee, Pete Hilgartner, to run for a fourth twoyear term as Class Secretary. Jack Grace was importuned to run for the office but was not crazy about writing the monthly column for Shipmate. Instead, Bill Smith, Art Ward, Bob Rehwaldt and unknown scribe drinking it up in Lake Tahoe that task will be performed by a committee headed

by Sam Ginder, our present Vice President. I know for sure that Sam is an extremely competent writer, and I think he will breathe some fresh air into the column.

With that, I'll just bid, "Adieu" Walt. [Ed Note: Thanks Walt for keeping the Class of 1951 together and informed. We wish you much luck in the future.

Fair Winds and Following Seas!...Fondly, the Shipmate Staff.]

Ralph Cooper, Frank Liberato and a gaggle of beautiful admirers.

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Lefty Nehez, Eileen Gambke, John Dungan, Harriet Nehez, Fred Gambke at the 45th reunion.

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Jack Hamilton, Sam Ginder in dark glasses, Bobbye and Dick Childs and Dave Soracco

C.J. and Sam Ginder, Jim Foley and Evelyn Swart enjoying the San Diego camaraderie

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Pres: CAPT Vincent J. Manara, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Leigh Ebbert, USN (Ret.) 2514 Culpeper Road, Alexandria, VA 22308-2133 The ballots continue to roll in. I'm sure that there will be much news to glean, when Demp Jackson returns them to me. The date for this column coincides with final preparation of tax forms, and the Masters Golf tournament. Diversions!! Jean and I will have gone to the commissioning of SULLIVAN'S (DDG-68) in Staten Island in April and will share that experience with you. Part of my current psychic wage is created by involvement with ships, the War College, and Naval postgraduate school. This wage was increased the other day, when I walked into a Pentagon office and found CDR Pat Roane '81 busily arranging his desk. A delight to see. He shared with me pictures of HIS boat on the Piankitank in front of his Dad's "cocktail cruiser" It also triggered a thought that maybe I should think about more golf!!

We had a delightful lunch in March, at the Fort Myer club. In part it was due to the assembling of the following: Jim Troutman, Dick Denfeld, Ed Leonard, Adam Berry, Jerry Rapkin, Howard McCoUum, Harry Spencer, Vince Manara, Charlie Brown, Jake Brown, Jim Stone, Vince Argiro, Mike Sorrentino, Pat Lockwood, Tom Thawley, Jim Keane, Frank Hannegan, Gamett Bailey, Les Banghart, Hork Dimon, Jim Fisher, Bob Reed, Doug Payne, Dan Danielson, Ed Sabec, Leigh Ebbert, and Larry Skantz to share lunch and stories. However, the talk and discussion by CDR Pat Walsh '77, USN, who is USNA's Department Head for Leadership, Ethics and Morals, was most informative. Arriving at the Academy during one of the recent episodes, he was quickly drawn into and has been "working" the issues. He was upbeat about progress and encouraged our questions and understanding. The program to bring the discussions about current topics is being integrated with the Executive Department, and Company Officers play a significant role. I realized that there is more to this important story than what I might read in the press and I need to pay attention to that. What should our role as Alumni be? Ideas? Jack Sheehan and others are in a position it discuss it. There was a minor exchange between our candidates for President. Vince Manara claimed there was no lobbying during the "coffee" visits by Classmates in his Duck, NC "villa." Jake Brown and Frank Hannegan declined to comment. Jean is wondering if anyone got to sleep in the Lincoln hammock?

REUNION. You should have gotten the mailout for the Reunion—1 of 3!!—but some of us did not receive it. If you have any questions, email us, call, or write. Vince Manara has taken care of the football seating for those desiring to be seated with the Class. Select your options, and follow the timing.

Tom Thamm wrote the following to Vince from Cary, NC, as he paid his $40 for tickets to the Temple game: It's been a long time since I've been back to the Academy. My last trip there was while I was consulting for Baltimore Gas & Electric in the late 70s.

I just happened tofinishmy work at Calvert Cliffs a little early, so I drove to Annapolis for a look around. I recognized most of the buildings, but I certainly didn't recognize the lifestyle of the Midshipmen!! I kept looking for the old familiar formations and guys marching to Class; long gone.

And maybe for the best.

Myfirstwife, Sally died in 1986, and I remarried a lady from Finland. We are happily settled in beautiful North Carolina. She doesn't know a thing about Canoe U. and some of its bizarre traditions, so our 45th reunion will be quite an adventure for her. Marjattan and I look forward to seeing you (Vince) at the reunion very much.

Thanks, Tom. Pete Barry is organizing the reunion golf matches and is offering Thursday as a primary day, with Friday as a backup. Consider sending your reservations in for both days, and if we don't play the first—Pete will refund! More later.

A couple of pictures. One of the Dapogny's forwarded from Dave Jones '53 who wrote: "Sue and Jim Rogers '53 sent me several pictures recently, one of which was of Bobbie and Bob Dapogny with Sue Rogers in the middle. It was taken in February '97 when the Rogers visited Pensacola..." Dave reports that the Winter was wonderful in Defray Beach and that he had almost too many golf days!! Thanks, Dave.

The Dapognys Vince Manara provided the picture of Fran and Ron Hattin. They are looking great.

The Hattins Hork Dimon gave me a copy of the Precision Strike Digest, which reported on the Winter Roundtable that he (Hork) attended. The lead article reports the honoring of former Secretary of Defense William J. Perry receiving the first William J. Perry award for contributions to precision strike weapon systems over the past 30 years. Prominent in the article and the picture showing the presentation was Walt Locke. Perry's remarks included Walt, former chairman of the Precision Sfrike Association: All Marines—All '51.

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Something as big and as complex as the cruise missile system involves hundreds, indeed thousands of people. But it is often true that one person is necessary to get you there...I have to tell you that person in the cruise missile program was Walt Locke. If he had not carried the program to where it was in '77, our strategy of tiuclear deterrence would have been at risk.

Thanks, Hork, for the information.

Douglas C. Murphy died on 20 February in Jacksonville, FL and was buried in Arlington in March.

We are all saddened.

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Pres: RADM S. David Frost, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: LCOL David B. Jones, USAF (Ret.) 6708 Pageland Lane Gainesville, VA 20155 h: 703-754-4492 Sally has a coffee cup that Pat and George Hall gave her that has a poem on it that goes "First you crawl and then you walk. Eventually you learn to talk. Pretty soon you start to stoop...Getting old is pigeon poop." That last sentiment was brought home again this month when I got a message from Jeff Weldings informing me that Ann Olson, the wife of our Classmate John Olson, died recently from cancer. And then, two days ago (6 April), Hart Sebring called with the news that our Classmate William J. (Bill) Dougherty had died in March.

While I didn't really know Ann, I felt as if I knew her through John's letters and the pictures he sent in of the two of them with their six grandchildren.

The March 1977 column has a great picture of Ann, John and the grandkids. I will remember her through that picture. We send our deepest sympathy and love to family. Bill Dougherty was a 10th Company mate as well as a roommate for a semester Youngster Year.

He was a native New Yorker who worked hard near exam time and rested a lot in between. The Lucky Bag uses the phrase "slept a lot." At any rate, he made it through the four years relatively stress free.

He went into the Air Force after graduation and resigned fairly early. In civilian life, he did well, becoming a vice-president at TWA and leaving his Bronx neighborhood for Long Island. We send our love and most sincere condolences to his widow Mary and to his family. He was a good guy and a friend.

Brad Mooney, Irv Boeskool, Judy and Gus Hubal and Hart Sebring have all told us about the special Chuck Mumford Appreciation Day sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 1128 on 22 March 1997 at the Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church in Vienna, VA. Chuck has been with Troop 1128 since 1976 and has served as treasurer since 1979. He sat on the board of review of many of the boys in the troop and on the Eagle board of almost every Eagle Scout since 1979. While we all know Chuck as a long time Class Secretary and as a very helpful and active member of our Class, few of us knew of the many hours he has donated to Scouting. Brad Mooney was one of the principal speakers at Chuck's Day, and he reports that there were 40-50 Classmates and wives in attendance. Brad announced during his talk that as the '53 Pavilion was one of Chuck's activist ideas, the Class will place a plaque honoring Chuck on the new flagpole that we are erecting at the Pavilion. Other speakers announced that in honor of Chuck's commitment to and belief in the benefits that scouts receive from long term camping activities, the Troop is establishing the Chuck Mumford Long Term Camping Scholarship Fund to make it possible for all the

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Troop's scouts, regardless of financial ability, to attend the summer camping session at the Troop's Goshen, VA Camp. Contributions to this fund can be made, payable to Troop 1128, BSA, c/o Peter J. Slavish, 9411 Gamba Court, Vienna, VA 22182. Additionally the Troop announced the establishment of the Chuck Mumford Unsung Hero Award. Fittingly, the first winner was Chuck. As many of you may know. Chuck is ill with a melanoma that is spreading. But his Troop, by organizing and planning this meeting that brought together Chuck, his family, his scouts, his scouting friends, his Classmates and Service friends, and his real estate friends, insured that he discovered how much all these friends respect him and think of him while he could fully appreciate it.

As Irv said, it was a beautiful ceremony and a truly wonderful tribute to Glenda and Chuck. The first picture this month is one of Chuck in a typical pose at a tailgate talking with Sheila Gildea. Maybe next month someone can get a picture from the ceremony. Well Done Chuck, and thanks to all who reported.

Chuck Mumford with Sheila Gildea After telling me about Bill Dougherty and Chuck's ceremony Hart Sebring said that the Annual Wine and Cheese (read Class party) will be held at our Pavilion on 21 June 1997 at about 1630. This is a fun event—catered by our own Lynn and Dave Johnson.

Plan to attend; and as an added bonus, you can check out our new flag pole and plaque to Chuck. If you didn't get a flyer, call Gus Hubal at 703-533-3014.

As promised last month, here are a couple of Hal Walter's Tidbits: Life is uncertain; eat desserts first!

When you see something you like—buy it. You'll be sorry later if you don't (so true). The best of this month's bits is: If it will brighten some one's day— say it!! Thanks, Hal—more in later months.

Last month, I reported that Sheila and Joe Gildea were going to make an "Around the tip of South America cruise in mid-January" and hoped they would send us a report on the trip. They made the trip and sent us a report along with a couple of pictures. They flew from Miami to Puerto Montt, Chile (about 2/3 of the way down Chile) and boarded a relatively small Greek cruise ship, ODYSSEUS. Necessarily small so it could navigate the narrow channels and fjords and enter the small ports along the coast, it carried 280 passengers and a crew of 200. The passengers were all seasoned travelers who had done the normal cruises and were looking for something different. Getting to know these people and swapping sea stories with them added much to the trip. The scenery was breath-taking, weather beautiful, seas usually calm, and the sea birds, penguins and sea lions were fun to see. A Geology Prof from MIT explained How, When, Why, and What caused the beautiful mountains, volcanoes and glaciers and an Ornithology Prof talked about the sea birds of the extreme Southern hemisphere. Joe says "All in all, we both feel we will remember this adventure as better than our wonderful Alaska Cruise/ Tour of a few years ago." The first picture they sent shows the two of them on deck near Punta Arenas, Chile in the Magellan Strait. The second picture shows Joe in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southern-most city in the world. Thanks, Joe.

Sheila and Joe Gildea in the Straits of Magellan

Joe Gildea in the Southernmost City in the world A letter from Jack Wilson reports that the Atlanta Alumni Chapter did a great job putting on the Navy Tailgate Party at the Navy-Georgia Tech football game last Fall. Navy grads took over the campus and seemed to own the Student Center where the tailgate get together was held. What was even better was that Navy owned the football field that day too.

The '53ers in attendance included Genevieve and Jack Wilson who came over from Chattanooga, Clayton Mays and our Father Jim Walker who came from Macon, and Gil McCullen who came on the Atlanta Metro which let him off two blocks from the stadium. Jack says that "Gil and I had traveled together a bit when we both attended the Notre Dame game in Dublin." They had not known each other as Mids but, while waiting for their flight at the Atlanta Airport, proved the fact that there is no place so large that '53ers can't get together. Barbara and Gil and Gene and Jack were on the same schedule but not always on the same bus while in Ireland.

While there were lots of '53ers in Ireland; if they weren't on your schedule, you didn't get to meet or visit with them. Next time the organizers should address that problem. His picture shows the four Atlanta tailgaters. Will save his other picture for a later column. Thanks, Jack. Hope to see the two of you at some of our home tailgates this coming Fall.

Sue Rodgers sent in some recent pictures. The first shows four of the Charleston, SC '53ers at dinner after the Army-Navy game. The picture shows Tom Mayberry, Jim Rodgers, Al Baciocco and Mac Cramer. The other pictures Sue sent in were taken on a trip they took to Kingsville, TX, returning via Pensacola and Tallahassee. In Pensacola, they saw Bobbie and Bob Depogny who are friends from '52 (am sending the picture of the Depognys to '52 as they don't always seem to have too many pictures).

In Tallahassee, they visited with John Olson, but Ann was ill and at an appointment. The Tallahassee picture shows Jim with John in front of the Olson Insurance Company office. Thanks, Sue—you take good pictures.

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with the Bassetts on the left and the Flynns on the right. Her second picture is a great one of the two of them in front of an appropriate sign. They look like natives don't they? Thanks, Joyce.

Mention of the Bassetts reminds me that I still have some news from K im's last letter which was mostly about the ND game trip. At the end of that letter, Kim said that in February 1996, he, their younger daughter and her husband and their son went to Silver Banks, a reef in the Caribbean about 100 miles North of the Dominican Republic. It is a rendezvous spot for Humpback Whales, which come there to mate and bear their young. They were able, on a very carefully regulated basis, to get in the water with them. "It was awesome and fascinating." In May of 1996, Carole and he went to Bermuda for their 40th Anniversary and stayed at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon. It was great. That was followed in August by a week at Lake Powell on a houseboat with friends. That too was a wonderful experience. Kim concludes "There is so much to see and do that our problem is finding the time." You are soright,Kim, and it seems as if most of our Classmates are finding at least some of that time! Thanks, again.

A long letter from Ed Petersen with a lot of pictures just arrived. I'll run two of the pictures now and save the rest for next month. Ed says that he and Carol moved back to their California home last June after three years in Mississippi where he was the Scripps Institution of Oceanography On Site Rep overseeing construction of the new research vessel

Jim Rodgers and John Olson As promised last month, here is the picture of Nancy and Bill Ritchie as they prepare to attend the Scottish Heritage Society of Eastern North Carolina's Eleventh Annual Robert Burns Night Celebration on 25 January 1997. Ritchie is sept of Clan Mackintosh (sometimes spelled Macintosh). Both Nancy and Bill are wearing the Mackintosh tartan. Nancy says it takes Bill longer to get dressed for one of these affairs than it does her. Having just finished reading one of The Cat Who... mystery novels in which the hero, also a member of Clan Mackintosh, dons the full tartan outfit, I feel as if I know about how long it takes Bill to get ready. Not a uniform for a cruise box race. Thanks for the picture Nancy—you two look great and doesn't Bill have nice legs?

ROGER REVELLE. They enjoyed the southern lifestyle

Joyce and Pat Flynn enjoying Ireland Joyce and Pat Flynn sent in a nice letter with two pictures discussing their visit to Ireland for the Notre Dame game. Joyce says it was an incredible tour.

The overnights were in castles or B & Bs operated by people who truly made you feel right at home.

"What a great Cottage Industry that is in Ireland."

They were on a bus with 50 other people and a driver that constantly kept them in laughter as he talked about his country and pointed out the 40 shades of green from one coast to the other. At their Dublin hotel were Corliss and Charlie Cole and Carole and Kim Bassett. They also saw John Galvin, the Hank Hukills, Phil Knotts, George Erasers, Jim Jelineks and many others. Joyce concludes "Sure hope they have the Shamrock Classic again over there. And remember Navy didn't lose—we came in second."

Joyce's first picture shows a group of Navy types

and hospitality, but quickly readjusted to the West Coast, particularly the climate. They prefer hot and dry to the 3 H Club—Hot, Humid and Hurricanes.

He is still with Scripps as Port Engineer in San Diego at the Nimitz Marine Facility, Point Loma. His re-retirement date is uncertain—either 1 July 1997, or sometime in October baSed upon decisions to be made in April or May. His first picture was taken during an enjoyable day visit with Jay Hamilton's widow Joanne, last August in Redondo Beach, CA. Ed was the best man at Joanne and Jay's wedding.

The second picture shows Chris Curl (Shirley and Kent's son), Kent Curl and Shirley Curl with Ed in front of ROGER REVELLE. Chris is now the Relief Captain for ROGER REVELLE and MELVILLE, Scripps two

large research vessels. Carol and Ed's California address is 24 Via Andorra, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679-4100, 714-888-9436. Thanks, Ed. More next month.

The Ritchies in their Clan Mackintosh Tartans

A nice letter from Joyce and Don McVay enclosed a great picture of their family reunion last Summer at Sandbridge and reported on their recent trip South.

First stop was Atlanta to visit son Chris and his new bride Sarah. They had never left the Atlanta Airport before so it was fun to get a cooks tour of the area.

Then on to Pensacola to tour the huge Air Museum.

They thought it was very well done. While in Pensacola they drove by their first home. Joyce says, "We were sure poor in those days." Unfortunately, the weather was cold and rainy, so they gave up on the idea of playing cheap golf at the base and drove Southeast to Orlando where it was much warmer.

Played golf for three days there, two at the NTC which.closes 1/98. Ormond Beach was next for more golf and beach walking. From there, it was North to Jekyll Island, GA for still more golf and beach walking. The last leg was to Cary, NC to visit daughterin-law Christie and grandson Connor (Jeff was still on assignment in Fort Lauderdale but hopes to get home soon). The 16 days flew by, and they got home to Dumfries, VA just in time for some ugly weather.

"Oh well!" Thanks, Joyce. When you guys get golf on your mind, you really go at it!

The Bassetts, Flynns and friends

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football game season tickets in our Class section should be sent in to the Athletic Department no later than about 25 June. Send your news and photos to me at the Gainesville address, as we will be in Virginia from May to sometime in the Fall. Have a great Summer, Dave

Joanne Hamilton with Carol and Ed Petersen

Judy and Peter Conrad

Curl, Curl, Curl and Petersen I received a very nice letter and package from a very good friend of our Class, Captain Joseph K. Taussig '41, USN (Ret.), and honorary '53er as well as honorary Master Chief. Joe, who I thought was the only human being in the whole god-forsaken Executive Department when we were Mids (to give proper credit the above is a paraphrase of what Edgar Allen Poe said about Benny Havens before the USMA kicked said Poe out of West Point; but it certainly fit Joe then, and I'm sure fit during his last tour when he was the DASN CPP/EEO). To get to the point, Joe sent the three volumes of his collected literary works that he has collated so far to the Class secretaries of 1952, 1953, and 1954. He considers us his Classes and he says "It still is one of the highlights of my day, week, and even month when I cross paths with one of the Classes of '52-'54. It was the best years of my life, and they did a hell of a lot to make them so." Joe is hoping to raise money for the Alumni Association or for our Class treasuries. His plan is for anyone that would like copies of "Old Joe Taussig's literary messes" to make a specific separate contribution to their Class treasury, or for tax benefits (such as they are) to our Class Fund at the Alumni Association. Joe left the size of the donation up to us. He also thought most of us would be most interested in Volume 1 entitled The Day I Lost My Foot In The Pentagon And Other Literary Jewels as most of us were not around him in the '81-'93 time period when he "proved that five successive SECNAVS lacked any degree of personnel judgment and failed to fire him." However, I've read Vols. 2 and 3 and think they are as good as Vol. 1. I would suggest at least $10 a volume or all three for a $25 donation. Send your check to the Alumni Association and note on it that it goes to the Class Of 1953 Fund. Additionally, let Joe know how many volumes you want or have paid for and where he should mail them. Joe's address is J.K. Taussig Jr., 400 Ridgely Ave., Annapolis, Md., 21401. His phone is 410-2687319 and his Internet address is JKTAUSSIG@AOL. COM. Thanks, Joe for the good times and memories you gave us at USNA and for all the good things you have done before and since.

The final two pictures are a shot from a pavilion party last Fall of Judy and Pete Conrad and a shot from the Jacksonville Army-Navy party of the hosts, Molly and Randy Randall holding a hostess gift that Hal Walters made for them.

Don't forget Class Luncheons are on the first Tuesday of each month at the Fort McNair Officer's Club at 1130. The Wine and Cheese Pavilion Party will be on 21 June 1997 at our Pavilion at the Navy Memorial Football Stadium at 1630. Requests for your

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Molly and Randy Randall

McCullen, Mays, Wilson and Walker

Mayberry, Rodgers, Baciocco, and Cramer

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Pres: COL Fitz W. Woodrow, USMC (Ret.) Sec'y: Edward H. "Ed" Dawson, Jr. 6601 Howie Ct., Camp Springs, MD 20748-3941 h: 301-449-1954 f: 703-354-6522 If you haven't done so, this is the last notice to arrange your plans to attend the great annual Class picnic to be held on Saturday, 14 June from 1100 on at the Crown Sailing Center on the Naval Academy grounds in Annapolis. Steve Jordan and Bill Hargrave are the coordinators.

The family of Classmate James J. Hill wishes to thank his Classmates for the lovely flowers that were sent to his wake/funeral..."During a time like this, we realize how much our friends really mean to us.

Your expression of sympathy will always be remembered. J.J.'s family sends." Thanks to Ed Tipshus for arranging for the traditional Blue and Gold floral display.

Jim Bell announces that a group of Classmates congregated in Easton, MD on 29 March to help Hal Smokey Gard, Ted Walker, Ed Dawson, George Zeberlein and Emie Evans Wood celebrate his wedding to the former Jane Robbins of Easton. Long distance travel awards go to Ann and Mike Stroop and Steve Wallace by driving all the way from the deep South to attend. Hal's three daughters with their families added to the festive exuberance of the occasion.. .truly a memorable event on a beautiful Easter weekend in Eastern Maryland. Jim says (as an aside) it took a lot of innovative thinking to come up with a suitable wedding present for themâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^what do you get for someone who already has four homes between them? The Class wishes Hal and Jane health and happiness in their new marriage together.

We learn from experience... a man never wakes up his second baby just to see it smile. Philippians 4:9 NASB What a pleasant surprise to hear from Russell Meteer after all these years: Just a note from an old non-graduate to let you know there was life after the Academy. I was looking through my March issue oi Shipmate and spotted an ad, Herff-Jones with replacement '54 rings.

It brought back fond memories of all that went into our Ring Dance in June of '53. That was the beginning of the end. Verba received her miniature. Later that Summer, we decided to get married. We might have pulled it off if it hadn't been for (name deleted).

Oh, well, life has been good to the Meteers.

Thirty-five years with IBM, seven children and twenty grandchildren. I retired in 1989. My wife and I are serving our Church now as missionaries in the Family History Center in Salt Lake City. We served earlier in a mission in Manchester, England from 1990-1991.

If there are any genealogy buffs who pass through Salt Lake until next March, I hope they will call.

We will gladly give a grand tour of the extensive research facilities, libraries, etc.

The one sad note about memories is remembering how hard it was to give back my Class ring...Wear them with pride! Sincerely, Russ Meteer.

Russ lists his address: 6341 W. 4215 St., West Valley City, Utah 84128. After March 1998, his home is 4826 Buxton Way, Rocklin, CA 95677. Phone in Utah is 801-966-5905, in California 916-632-1019.

It seems that there was a reunion of a few of our Classmates who have gone astray. Dick Padberg sent me a picture (with no message) of the clandestine meeting in Key Largo, FL in February. Dick identifies the scurvy knaves as Paddy "Perfect Head" Padberg; Frank "Knot-Head" Knotts; Gary "Few Hairs" Thomas (USMA '54) and Eugene Marion "Fredd Hogg" Poe. What is moral is what you feel good after... Matthew 5:8

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Padberg, Knotts, Thomas, Poe

Bill Hoover, Ed Tipshus, Jim Hay and Fred Kinley

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Midshipman Burke reporting as ordered, sir Well, I did give Glen a direct military order to input our column, and he has duly replied. Glen wants us to know...that between the years 1763 and 1767 Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon were engaged in surveying and marking the boundary between the grants of William Penn and Lord Baltimore. This line has come to be known as the Mason-Dixon Line and is often referred to as the line of demarcation between the North and the South. This was especially apparent during the Civil War. In laying the line, marking stones were replaced along most of the line.

At every five-mile point along the original line, the surveyors placed a "Crown Stone," an elaborate marker some five feet high bearing the coat-of-arms of the land owners. Very few of these are still in existence.. .End of Report, says Glen. Now you know as much about the Mason-Dixon Line as I do, an expert on the subject.

Glen enclosed a picture of himself with Chris Brown and Bryce Mutch taken at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland at the Notre Dame game.

Bill "Cutter" Robinson has moved from Del Mar to 1819 Stanton Rd., Encinitas, CA 92024.

Have a great Summer, see you at the picnic. ..What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us... There is no limit to what can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit...Cheers, Eddie.

Chris Brown, Glen Burke and Bryce Mutch

Scott Mobley and Bob Schenzig

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Pres: LCDR Dennis Sullivan, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Thomas G. Kiefaber, USN (Ret.) 10522 Bimham Road, Great Falls, VA 22066-3202 The Wes Saunders' Annual Crab and Shrimp Feast will be held at their Severn River home on 19 July, starting at 1 pm. It's always a great party and a chance for the Annapolis group to turn out. Washington area Classmates will receive aflyer—forthose outside the area who want to attend, call Wes at 410923-6729 or drop him a note at: 302 Kyle Road, CrownsvUle, MD 21032. Bring boats and swim suits.

The '55 Washington Area Golf Program is in full swing. The kick-off was at Reston National in April; at Army-Navy Arlington in May; and at Mt. Vernon Country Club in June. Future matches are: at ArmyNavy Fairfax on 17 July; Bell Haven CC on 14 August; and at Hidden Creek CC (Reston) on 18 September Don Kellerman has arranged for a special package deal for the August event that includes dinner. An end-of-season dinner function will follow the last match when prizes and special recognition for achievement will be awarded. Additionally, the Ed Straub Memorial Golf Trophy will be presented as the premier award to the Classmate exhibiting golf excellence, sociability, and overall exuberance. If you are from outside the Washington area and want to play/participate, call Ray Hine at 703-556-1852.

Our Class was again near the top in Alumni Association fund raising for 1996. Two hundred and one Classmates contributed a total of $147,000 to various funds and for various activities within the Yard.

Many thanks to all who contributed so generously.

For 1997, the Class will participate in the Annual Fund drive which provides unrestricted support to the operations of the Alumni Association and various Midshipman activities. All should have received already a letter from Steve Chadwick '62, RADM (Ret), who is Chairman of the fund drive this year.

Telephone solicitations will not be needed for our Class. In 1998 and 1999, the Alumni Association has asked the Class to participate in a major fund drive to provide an unrestricted endowment to support it's operations and some of the Superintendent's needs.

Eventually, this endowment will obviate the need for annual giving for USNAAA support by providing a source of interest income. Class contributions to the fund would be our major gift to the Academy to mark the 45th anniversary of our graduation and our 45th Reunion. There will be more on this later from USNAAA. Now that the kickoff for the SDSU/Navy game has been rescheduled for 1135 Friday, 5 September 1997, we have accordingly replanned the '55 Reunion in San Diego. Currently, the local San Diego/ Coronado Chapter of the Alumni Association only has plans for all Classes the evening of Thursday, 4 September at Aerospace Museum; Friday AM tailgate party, followed by SDSU/Navy game; and Saturday AM all Classes' golf and tennis. As previously reported, Conlin-Dodds has been hired to manage the Alumni (all Classes) functions. This leaves a lot more room for '55 plans than the original schedule did. '55 planners have taken advantage of this opportunity and expanded our schedule. Hopefully you approve and will find it exciting. The schedule is solidifying (Local '55ers have made deposits securing venues for functions). Here it is: Tuesday, 2 Sept. daytime: '55 golf and concurrent '55 tour of San Diego Wild Animal Park.

Tuesday, 2 Sept. evening: '55 dinner at Coronado Cays.

Wednesday, 3 Sept. daytime: '55 trolley tours of San Diego metropolitan highlights.

Wednesday, 3 Sept. evening: '55 cocktail party with heavy hors d'oeuvres at Submarine Base, San Diego (Ocean View Terrace).

Thursday, 4 Sept. daytime: '55 Harbor Cruise.

Thursday, 4 Sept. evening: all Classes' Alumni party at Aerospace Museum, Balboa Park.

Friday, 5 Sept. morning: all Classes' tailgate party.

Friday, 5 Sept. 1135: Kickoff—beat SDSU! Friday, 5 Sept. evening: '55 pool-side BBQ at Hanalei Hotel.

Saturday, 6 Sept. daytime: '55 beach party at Gator Beach, Amphib Base, Coronado.

Saturday, 6 Sept. evening: '55 dinner bash at Mexican Village (MEXPAC), Coronado (renovations of MEXPAC will be completed mid-June 97).

Sunday, 7 Sept. morning: '55 brunch, Hanalei Hotel.

Suggest you order game tickets through USNA Athletic Association. They will sit '55ers together.

Local Chapter organizers (who hired Conlin-Dodds) have given assurances that tailgate tickets will be available separately. The Hanalei Hotel will be '55 headquarters (but not Alumni headquarters). We have a block of rooms reserved. We have a guaranteed room rate of $85 per night (single or double occupancy). We will also have a hospitality room. Tom Boucher has done an excellent job putting the hotel package together Those who have responded to the initial San Diego Reunion notification and those who attended our 1994 '55 Mini-Reunion in San Diego should have received already the 1997 '55 San Diego Reunion Registration Forms. Any other '55ers will be gladly added to the list upon application; contact Ned Floyd, 10 Jamaica Village Rd, Coronado, CA 92118-3208 or 619-423-2870 or floyd@cts.com. If you want to attend the game but don't want to go to the tailgate, you should get your own tickets by calling the USNA Athletic Association at 800-US4-NAVY before 1 August. Ask to be seated with the Class of 1955.

Our Cold War mural for the 40th Reunion has been completely paid off, and it stands as one of the highlights of Alumni Hall. Some excess funds will be used to establish a permanent maintenance program for the mural. Ted Parker is working on this. The fund will also provide for refurbishment of our Nimitz bust which stands in front of the library (Nimitz Hall).

Conceptual planning for the 45th Reunion has begun. Dates are October 18-22, 2000 and the Saturday football game is with Rutgers. We have over 100 rooms reserved at the Annapolis Marriott which is on the waterfront within walking distance of the Yard. We also have additional rooms reserved at the Days Inn on Route 50 (same as for the 40th). We still have a long way to go—if you have any ideas, put them on our Listserv or call me at 703-759-7743 or another Washington area Classmate.

Heard from Geoff Gardner: Susie and I escaped the fickle Washington Winter for a three week "Golf Rehab" trip to San Diego. We enjoyed 21 sunny days out of 23 and temperatures between 65 and 80. We hooked up with Peggy and Hugh Webster for a journey North to Pauma Valley and a Saturday evening with Nancy and Paul Abemathy in paradise. They enjoy a luxurious ranch style home with a small pasture for Nancy's horses. We played a round of golf on Paul's world class course, and he beat me like a drum. My rehab program needs a lot more work!

Enclosed is a picture of Paul and Nancy in his customized golf cart and Paul acting as the bag man for Webster and Gardner as we collected oranges from one of the Abemathy neighbors. On the way back to San Diego, we stopped at the Wild Animal farm and were amazed by the incredible variety of animals in their natural habitat—sure beats going all the way to Africa! We also managed a short visit with Bill Anders who is doing some serious fiying with his P-51 Mustang. We will not be able to make the San Diego Reunion this Fall, but we certainly recommend the people and the climate.

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HEARD IT ON THE GRAPEVINE ('55 Net).

The Listserv continues to grow, astoundingly. Hearty welcomes to Norm Palladino (24)—NPalladino® aol.com; Ed Perron (11)—tequesta2@juno.com; and Bill Collier (18)—-bcollier@netrax.net. That makes us 124, but who's counting? Carl Strang reported returning from a business trip to Argentina and without some personal belongings he started out with. Lessons learned: Buenos Aires is a very beautiful city. Ditto Argentine women. Argentine pickpockets are very resourceful. Strang can be very stupid and gullible at times... Geoff Gardner had some interesting observations: I was fortunate to attend a local Rotary Club meeting that featured a talk by Admiral Chuck Larson '58. In a low key but firm way, he reviewed the progress that he has directed over the last three years in resetting the sails at the Academy. The key points include a significant reduction in liberty, civilian clothes, and emphasis on First Class accountability for the Brigade. He stressed the adoption of ten Guiding Principles for individual action that were printed in the middle of page four in the March Shipmate. He also believes the football program has turned around on his watch. Heexpressed some annoyance with the media that focuses on the "ten kids we kick out" rather than the significant accomplishments of the Brigade as a whole. His talk was warmly received by the audience of businessmen and community leaders.

Actually I think things are even better than the Admiral acknowledged. "Our varsity teams are holding their own with Division lA teams. Two years ago, the football team manhandled Notre Dame for three quarters before committing turnovers and "silly penalties" that cost them the game."

(Quote from Coach Weatherbie in Fienstein's book—A Civil War). Overlooked in the March Madness is the fact that our Patriot League champs beat Utah in the second half 37-35. Two or three poorly executed plays on offense and defense made the difference in the last four Army-Navy games.

The coaches have the programs and the support— they now need to take the kids to the next level.

Overall, the adverse media coverage has declined.

Perhaps because the Army sexual harassment problems are grabbing the headlines, perhaps because the media feels that they crossed the line last year, or just maybe—things really are improving. That is my view—BZ to our Plebe—Chuck Larson '58

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Gary Snyder, Ted Hyman and Darrel Westbrook

Shipmate, June 1997

Pat Taylor, Guy Grafius, John Roberts and Steve Kaiser have been sharing photos with each other from computer to computer. A photo of an old N3N spuned Pat to "rapturize" on the Net about his last N3N flight—the infamous "cross country hop."

That was a nightmare, as it turned out. By the time I had almost 10 to 12 hours in that bird; had successfully pulled out of power-on and power-off stalls from 1500-2000 ft, and I was seriously considering Navy Air. Then, for the first time, I really took notice of all the cockpit gauges. When 1 realized my oil pressiue gauge read zero with the needle hard over, I tried frantically to get my JG pilot's attention. I started signaling him by spelling "OIL" backwards since he was viewing me in his rearview mirror—drawing zeros and using both hands to form a round gauge and a finger in the middle showing a 0 peg. All for naught—this nonchalant jockey, who must have had all of 200 hours in Naval Aviation, yelled into my gosport to keep my head out of the cockpit, my hands on the stick, and quit the charades! Needing to coach me to confidence, he informing me that I was going to make the landing on this, my last N-3-N flight. Everything he said those last two minutes was prefaced with, "Now..." "Ok...now you can level out..." "...now look at those whitecaps out on the river...they'll help you with some depth perception"..."now the throttle, cutback a little on your air speed..." As I made my final approach on what I thought to be the thrill of a lifetime...his last "now...," I was sure was going to be something like..."set her down".. .1 cut the throttle completely, and the sky fell out from under me. We dropped the last 25 feet like a rock, (I momentarily lost the "bubble"), and as we pancaked onto the water, the struts on the starboard pontoon snapped! My pilot was livid. We were like a ruptured duck with a 18 list to starboard. The little amphib, I think they were called "Ducks," came down the ramp and hooked up a cable and snatch block to tow us back up onto the apron of the Aux NAS. There were at least 3 or 4 young pilots standing around, their flights completed, laughing at their buddy, my instructor, over what a silly sight we must have been. Meanwhile, I am getting an earful chewing out—"I will see to it you never fly a Navy airplane!... You would have wiped out everything aft of the island had that been on a carrier!" "You've got no depth perception at all, Taylor!"...On and on, I couldn't get back on the bus fast enough! So...yes, I have recollections of that beautiful little airplane, and I thought to myself on several occasions over the years since, "how did I ever acquire such a good periscope eye (monocular vision) when I couldn't even set that damn airplane down on the water?!!

POTPOURRI. Bill Anders has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Naval Academy Associates. The Associates is a prestigious, independent, non-profit organization formed to assist the Superintendent in his efforts to provide a margin of excellence at the Naval Academy and to sustain the values which the Academy is grounded. Lucy and Hank Mustin have taken the opportunity to spend a lot of time in Monterey, revisiting old haunts from P 6 school days and seeing their son John, who, until recently, attended the school. On a recent trip, Lucy was able to officiate as a scorer for the Pebble Beach Celebrity Golf Tournament. A photo sent attested to her approval rating—in the arms of Bill Murray with golfers Scot Simpson and Jeff Sluman looking on [Ed. Note: unfortunately no Alum in the picture, so we weren't able to publish...Nancy].

In a recent Washington Post editorial, Charles Krauthammer bemoaned the lack of a Cold War Memorial and called for the building of one. At John Roberts' instigation, Geoff Gardner has extended an invitation to him for a VIP tour of our Cold War mural in Alumni Hall. We'll see!

Please visit our NEW WEBSITE at http:llwww. usna. com

Shipmate, June 1997

The Richetts and Jack Renard

The Zipfs and the Hintons

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Co-Chairmen Class Executive Committee C A P T Bill Henry, USN (Ret.) C O L George Mushaiko, USAF (Ret.) Sec'y: C A P T P. C. Peterson, USN (Ret.) 401 Third Avenue Melbourne Beach, FL 32951-2537 e: peteusna@sprynet.com Short of news this month as Pete R a n d r u p seems to keep many of us busy with the email news.

Received a note from Pete Booth along with a picture of the Flatleys and Furlongs when Jim and Nancy were in Pensacola for their son-in-law's designation as a flight surgeon.

Hopefully by now the '56 40th Reunion Book is in your hands. Last word I had is that 25 March was to be the first mailing.

Recently Bob Milligan was in town at Patrick AFB to address the local TROA chapter. Bob is Comptroller of the State of Florida and did a great job of putting out the straight word to the Chapter members and guests present. He told of his efforts to reduce costs and increase efficiency in the state government.

Bob Milligan and Petersons Got word from George Mushaiko that he was recently recovering from another scouring of the arteries and doing well. I'm sure that by now he is back at work and supporting our government in Washington.

A reminder of getting your tickets for the San Diego/Navy opener in San Diego for the occidentals and season tickets for the home games for the Easterners. Beat Army!

NEW USNA Alumni Association Website! www.usna.com

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Pres: C A P T Walter T. Meukow, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT W. H. Peerenboom, USN (Ret.) 1003 Rachel Lane, Vienna, VA 22180-6473 e: whpeerenboom@compuserve.com or 102424.577 @compuserve.com Let me open this month's column by passing along the appreciation of Bob Foss, for the outpouring of sympathy and support from Classmates, particularly his company mates in the Third Company on the loss of his beloved wife, Bev. And, for my part, I'd like to say that Bob and his family have been models of courage and grace in this time of loss. I know I speak for all the Class in remembering Bob and his family in our prayers and good wishes.

This month is interesting in that it is the first time since I began doing this that our only input is by electronic means. That has to be some sort of technological breakthrough and is probably a good thing, because it insures that the correspondence stays where I can find it. I have increasing trouble keeping track of where things get put down, so as long as it's in my "in basket" in the computer it is retrievable on time. (But, if you have any urge to communicate by snail mail, please do not let my incipient senility dissuade you; just be aware that it may delay inclusion of the material. I may misplace things, but that failing is matched by the fact that nothing ever gets thrown away, so sooner or later, it will show up).

To get down to business, Vic Prushan wrote a note for us that reads: Contrary to the current trend among our Classmates, Florence and I are NOT retired nor do we have any short term plans to do so. I've had my own marketing consulting firm for over fifteen years, and I'm having too much fun to pack it in.

I'll keep working at it until I get it right or can't stand up by myself, whichever comes last. Florence is assistant Executive Officer of the Ventura County Superior and Municipal Courts, which keeps her hopping. About 2300 people call her "boss." Speaking of marketing, I am pleased to pass on that my new book, No-Nonsense Marketing: 101 Practical Ways to Win and Keep Customers, will be published

by John Wiley & Sons in May 1997. This is a somewhat iconoclastic and irreverent look at business marketing practices and how to improve on them with common sense and a return to basics. Getting a book out proves that I was paying attention in all those Bull classes way back when.

We had a great visit over the Christmas holidays from my old (aren't we all?) First Company roommate, Sandy Liebsman. He was here with his significant other, Ellie Rosenberg, doing the grand tour from San Diego to Santa Barbara, with a day with the Prushans in paradise—a.k.a Thousand Oaks— before heading back to New Jersey's West Coast.

Come enjoy the best weather in the world.. .See you at the 40th!

Sam C o u l b o u m sent in a note describing his life and times up on the Massachusetts coast, including the fact that son Mark is working at nearby Leslie College on his master's degree in education. Marty continues to operate her successful antique shop, and Sam acts as "general Factotum" for the enterprise.

He can be reached at "Samuel W. C o u l b o u m The Personal Navigator Persnav @shore.net http:// wwwl.shore.net/~persnav." That's quite a mouthful, even for a computer, but that is what he sent, and, knowing how tempermental these machines are if everything is not exactly right, I am compelled to repeat every last symbol, letter and dot.

Dick Scales sent in a disc, which I have transcribed; but it still counts as an electronic piece. Here is what our REAL Class Secretary has to say: I am sad to report that in addition to Bev Foss' death, two other wives of Classmates have passed away recently. Joe Monteith (12 Co.) lost Joyce who died of a heart attack in December, and John Holt's (14 Co.) Valerie succumbed from a long bout with diabetes. The Class extends our sympathy and condolences to Joe and John.

We have leamed from recent efforts at connectivity and communications that we have lost contact with two 19th Company widows, Mrs. Jim Norton and Mrs. Charlotte (Sedano) Schwartz. We hope that someone in the Class can help us reconnect with them.

We have had some success in finding and confirming locations of several Classmates, listed as follows: Chester TVicca (22 Co) is at 380 North Cornish Point, Lecanto, FL 34461, 352-344-2603; Bill Petro (21 Co.) is at 8066 E. Theresa Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, 602-473-0406; Harvey Martin's (18 Co) widow Norma can be reached at 18957 Co. Highway S56, Steamboat Rock, lA 50672-8019; Charles M. Houtz (2 Co) is at 34 Main Street #209, WUkes Barre, PA 18701, 717829-1794; Kenneth C. Brown (17 Co) is now at 436 Rayles Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472,707-8237233; Mrs. Barbara Lyons, widow of E.P. Doyle (12 Co.) is at 42775th Avenue, Avalon, NJ 08202; Mrs. Denise Thomas, widow of Ron Jensen (23 Co) is at 1205 McKinley St., Annapolis, MD 21403, 410-263-4458.

Among those who began with the Class but did not graduate, we've located Rudolph H. Driftner at 3149 Chesnut Oaks Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244,205-733-1106; Joseph W. Rivers at 17301 SE Highway 450, Umatilla, FL 32784, 352-6691694, and Robert £. Bryson, who can be reached at PO Box 297, Potosi, MO 63664.

A good deal of effort has gone into filling holes in the Class directory; and as a result, over 50 names will be added to the next output. Of added interest is that for some of the "holes" we have the unpublished numbers, which we can provide when circumstances are deemed appropriate, but where careful control has been requested. In any event, we are coming ever closer to having a really complete listing of the greatest fraternity of Classmates anywhere in the world.

Thanks, Dick, for all the work you have put into this effort. I know we are all grateful to have a useful directory of at least 842 of our closest friends.

Finally, I am hoping to receive a full firsthand written report of a recent event which took place in Columbia, SC in March, when members of the infamous Third Company arranged a surprise celebration for none other than our favorite Company Officer, Colonel Robert. J. (Bonz) Perrich, USMC (Ret.) From what I heard it was an elegant and emotional event, which began when Willie Mickle, posing as an "occasional tourist" in the lobby of the local Holiday Inn, happened to encounter the Perrich family (daughter Kathy was in on the show) and invited them to join him for dinner, since they happened to be there. The fun began when the assembled company mates and spouses, who happened to be in a room reserved for the occasion, broke into the Marine Hymn as Bonz and escort entered. I'll save the rest for next month, when Fred Howe, or one of those in attendance gets me the full report. Till then.

Beat Army!

Shipmate, June 1997

The Association of the Class of 1957 United States Naval Academy 40th Reunion Committee 15Aprill997 Dear Classmate: The Class of'57 40th Reunion Committee wants you to join us 16-19 October 1997 for the best 40th Reunion you will be privileged to attend. Enclosed is the Registration Form to make that happen.

As most of you are aware, Loews Annapolis Hotel, our 40th Headquarters, is sold out. That's good news, because we're already assured of a big enthusiastic crowd. However, those of you who did not make the cut at Loews, may not share that enthusiasm.

We do not tvant to lose you! Mtemate hotel accommodations are available at Days Inn, 2521 Riva Road (800-638-5179), and Holiday Imi, next door to the Days Inn (800-224-3150). We regret that Days Inn and Holiday Inn require a 3 night package— part of the price we pay for this being a big Annapolis weekend (regular Homecoming and the Annapolis Boat Show). The bus transportation that will support us to/from ali key events, will most assuredly include the alternate hotels. Your Company Coordinator will be contacting you, and will do his level best to assist you if you have a problem with accommodations.

Please note that this Registration Form does not address hotel reservations?4bu must contact your hotel directly.

Class of 1957 40th Homecoming Events Thursday, 16 October Friday, 17 October

Saturday, 18 October

Sunday, 19 October

Ice-breakers' reception, Loews Hotel Golf Tournament Yawl Sailing Tennis Formal Parade at Worden Field Alumni Reception in Dahlgren Hail Dinner in King Hall (old Mess Hall) Presentation of Class Project at Visitors' Center Pavilion Party (aka Tailgate) at '53 Pavilion, Navy- Marine Corps Stadium NAVY FOOTBALL vs. VMI Banquet at Loews Hotel Brunch at Alumni House Memorial Service, Main Chapel

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The Registration Team will be on station at Loews Thursday and Friday to ensure your proper introduction to this fantastic event.

It's a very busy schedule of events, enhanced by the opportunity to be a part of the Friday night Regular Homecoming Reception/Dinner in Dahlgren/King Halls. On Saturday morning, we'll gather at the Visitors' Center Theater as Walt Meukow leads our Class Project presentation. We will issue the challenge to the NAVY Football Team to score 57 points against VMI! Please plan to stay through Sundays events when we will join our Classmate Ron Marryott, the President/CEO of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, for brunch at Alumni House. Our concluding event will be the Memorial Service in the Main Chapel.

We're pleased that costs for the major events of the weekend are very much in line with our experience of five years past. We've taken a major step to reduce the frustration of moving about Annapolis on a regular Homecoming W e e k e e n d - ^ transportation Fri/Sat/Sun tolfrom ^//^f^«».'Photographic coverage has also been arranged, concluding with a Class picture on the steps of the Main Chapel. That effort should result in a Christmas present on your doorstep in the form of a 40th Reunion Memory Book.

For those football fans who do not routinely deal with the NAAA, please note Keith Hastle's offer on the reverse of the Registration Form. Remember, you must correspond directly tvith Keith on this matter.

We would appreciate your Registration Form response as soon as possible. Please do not stash it for the Summer. Come, join the party. Let's have some big time fiin. We have one 40th Reunion—no reruns!

Your 40th Reunion Committee Dick Madouse Chairman P.S. Enclose a business or personal card with your Registration Form for a surprise drawing.

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Class of 1957 40th Reunion Registration Form Name

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Costs: -$78 Registration Includes: Favors, Memory Book, Intra-Annapolis Bus Transportation (Fri/Sat/Sun) and Administrative costs Options Self Guest(s) Thursday, Oct 16—Reception (Loews Hospitality Suite) (@$6/person I

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Please indicate the optional events that you wish to attend and total. Add that amount to the cost of registration and return this form, with payment, to:

Bob Lutz 2909 Edgehill Drive Alexandria, VA 22302-2521 Please make check payable to the "40th Reunion USNA Class of 1957'* 84

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FOOTBALL TICKETS: Airangements have been made for a special Class of '57 block of tickets for the VMI football game on 18 Oct. The seats will be as close as possible to the '57 Class season ticket holder section in the West (Home) side of the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium.

Keith Hastie (21st Co.) is handling these arrangements and coordinating the procurement of tickets with the NAAA. Tickets are $20 each and orders must be received by Keith NO LATER THAN 15 JUNEl Following a season of success, football tickets are expected to be at a premium, so don't miss the deadline.

For additional information, Keith can be reached at 703-978-6090.

For those interested in purchasing football game tickets in this special Class of '57 section, please inform Keith of the number of tickets you require and remit your check payable to theNAAA. Send your requirements/payment, to arrive no later thanlS June 1997, to: Keith Hastie 4905 Red Fox Drive Annandale, VA 22003

(Please check appropriate blocks if you intend to participate and make your desires known to the noted coordinator.)

ATHLETIC EVENTS: I I GOLF:

0900 Friday. Shotgun start. USNA Golf Course. National Alumni Association Championship. Classmates only. Cost $45/per person including green fees, cart, lunch, souvenirs.

—Cookie King (13th Co.) coordinating.

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TENNIS:

1100-1500 Friday. Mixed Doubles. Round Robin.

—Wayne Fritz (18th Co.) coordinating.

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YAWL SAILING

1100-1400 Friday.

—Dick Emmet (14th Co.) coordinating.

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Please come home to celebrate our 40th Reunion!

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Pres: LCOL Gordon M. Gerson, USAF(Ret.) e: gmgerson@eroIs.com Sec'y: COL Warren S. Walters, USMC (Ret.) 5664 Ravenel Une, Springfield, VA 22151-2430 h: 703 321-9586 e: wwalters@mail.erols.com http://www.sni.net/Class/58 Here it is, June 1997, and here we are, 43 years out on our voyage as '58ers. As presented by Shakespeare in King Henry V, "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers..." arefindingsome choppy waters as we get closer to the turn of the century.

Our youngest Classmate, John Frustace (16th) turns 60 this month, so the rest of us are tracking further ahead on the calendar; and the accursed actuarial tables are starting to catch up with us. REUNION 40, only 10 months from now, will be a major checkpoint for us, so don't miss this muster! There are tales to be told of the days when we were bold.. .and still time to be enjoyed with Classmates of old.

Following is a note from Tom Fleming in San Diego: Navy's football team is scheduled to play San Diego State on Friday, 5 September (1997) in San Diego. Because of a myriad of schedule and TV requirements, kickoff for the game is 11:30 A.M. Despite the strange timing of the game, a large turnout of Alumni is expected. A tailgate for all Alumni is planned, and the local '58ers are looking into having a dinner that same evening for those Classmates who will be in town. Those desiring to attend the game and sit in the Class of '58 section should order tickets directly from the Naval Academy Athletic Association at 800-US4-NAVY by 10 July, if you are a member of the Athletic Assn. If not a member, let me know; and I will order for you through my membership. After 10 July, there will be no seat location guarantee. Dinner arrangements for the evening following the game have not been finalized, but those desiring to attend such a function, if arranged, are requested to let Tom Fleming know at: 226 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118; 619-4370063, fax: 619-437-0304; or via email: tfleming2@ aol.com.

Once again, a shipmate has departed earlier than anyone would have expected. On 1 AprU, Dennis Kendrick Wilson (14th) suffered a massive heart attack and succumbed. He was driving to work, felt poorly, and instead went to Roeder Clinic at Fort Myers, VA. After checking the vitals, medical personnel there recognized the onset of a heart attack and were in the process of transferring him to Arlington Hospital when he was stricken. Denny, a New York state resident, had joined the Class after a year at Northwestern, and was a varsity wrestler for two years at USNA. He started as a surface line officer, then became a submariner in diesel boats. He served a couple of instructional tours, one in Canada and

Travelers this past Winter included Pauline and Chet Grocki (6th), who spent a good part of February and March out in the warm tropical Pacific. They visited with son Russ Grocki '81 and family, currently stationed in Pearl Harbor with submarine Squadron 3. Additionally, they went on to the island Kingdom of Tonga, where Chefs brother lives. There are some 170 islands in the kingdom, and the Grockis had the use of a 51-foot Benetau yacht to go island cruising in luxury. Chet reports they fully expected to run into Robinson Crusoe on some of the islands.

They did send photos; but on the South side of the Equator, the sun seems to be always behind the subject, and the faces are totally in shadow. The only solution is to make a return trip to get better photos...carrying one of the new Class flags!

Chet also reports that they did a bit of traveling last Fall, renting a house in Tuscany (like Italy) for two weeks, then on to Paris for a week, followed by a visit to Holland, where Chefs mother was bom.

On returning to the U.S., they ran into Ema and Kent Lawrence (16th) at Logan Airport in Boston, the latter just returning from their Mediterranean craise reported in the last column. Pauline and Chet continue to love life on Cape Cod, where he keeps his tmmpet-lip in shape for playing at REUNION 40!

An update from another 6th Company mate, Pete Ericksen, who announces that he has become an independent commercial real estate broker in Monterey, CA after several years association with another firm. Pete will be expanding his work in the development of investment properties for retu-ement.

His offices are located in the area known as the Ryan Ranch. Pete passed along this word with his submission for the yearbook. Have you sent yours in?

Withers and Slavens, Christmas, 1996

finished up as CO of RUSH (DD-714).

Upon retirement in 1978, he began a second career in industry and, at the time of his death, was on contract to the Department of Agriculture as an employee of the Bums and Roe Services Corporation.

Dennis had an avid interest in history, obtained his master's in history from Harvard, and authored a book on the Confederate Raid on Saint Albans, VT. He was active in Class activities, serving on the Executive Committee preparing for REUNION 40 and serving as the 14th Company representative. Denny is survived by his wife, Barbara, two sons, a daughter, and three grandchildren. Denny was buried in Arlington National Cemetery on 8 April. The Class offers condolences to the family on the loss. He shall be missed!

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Not-yet Plebes Mile Beran and George Myers, 1954

Meyers and Jokanovich, San Pedro, 1996 Hap Hansen (15th) gives his new address as 600 Oystercatcher Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443. He and Mary had been living in Cary, NC, near Raleigh, while he was flying for American Eagle. When Raleigh was closed as a crew base, he then commuted to fly out of New York until he hit the magic age of "No Fly 6 0 . " N o w they have their home in Hampstead, with a small beach house on nearby Topsail Island. Two hurricanes last Summer have given them plenty to do; but when they are caught up, it will be visiting kids in Hawaii, Idaho, and Japan, then maybe Hap will look for something in the flying area (charter/corporate/banner-towing/etc).

A first-time Shipmate letter from George Myers (16th), way out in San Pedro, CA. George writes: Enclosed are two pictures. One is Milo Beran (13th) and myself the day before our swearing into the Academy in 1954. The other is with Pete Jokanovich (12th) at the Korean Bell Memorial in

San Pedro last 4th of July (1996). I will admit to the first 50 lbs! Milo and I were appointed by the same congressman from Cincinnati. He is a lawyer and sometimes a Judge in Cincy. Pete is a neighbor in San Pedro (Los Angeles) and a very successful businessman. Othersfromthe local Cincinnati area in our Class were Shane Daniels (8th), Leo Gies (7th), Pan! Stiller (20th) and Massey Pierce (15th).

Massey was killed in a Navy FJ Fury in 1960. Brad Stumcke (15th), Matt's roommate, is still in contact with Matt's wife Sallie and their son. She has remarried and still lives in Cincinnati. As I recall, their first date was visiting at my parent's home around Christmas 1957. Brad is a retired Navy Captain, and I understand is also retired from GE where he got lots of cockpit time flying in SAAB airplanes evaluating engine performance. About my roommates Roger Nntting, Bud lies and Gene Peltier: Rog's second career, after 31 years in the Navy, is running a 500+ man company in the DC area and dreaming of retiring with Fran to their home in Bend, OR. Bud retiredfroma distinguished USMC career, where he spent many years developing the Harrier as a test pilot, both in Pax River and England and was also CO of the Harrier Training Squadron. He retired from his second career as a test pilot for Grumman and now teaches highperformance acrobatics and flies air shows out of St. Augustine, FL with his 2 airplanes. It never stops Elaine! 1 had a memorable meeting with Bud in Vietnam in 1968. We were both A-6 pilots. Bud was in DaNang and I bingo'd in from RANGER with no fuel and spent the night with him in his hooch(?)—it was the time the Tet Offensive started!

I still often think about the untimely death of Gene in 1985 and how much he had left to contribute.

Speaking of the CEC, after seeing the Navy-AF game in Colorado last year, we headed home by way of New Mexico; and it seemed everyone in the state knew what a great job Ben Montoya (5th) was doing—^maybe we have another senator in our future! Ken McNutt (16th) came through San Pedro some years back and looked like we all want to look—he could again captain the gymnastics team today. I am retired from Northrop (it's really Northrop Grumman now where Joe Port (23rd) still works) after 25 years and as a Capt. USNR—I spent over 10 years at Edward AFB as a test pilot and the rest in marketing of some sort—much of it around the world—hard to remember. Judy and I (almost 10 years married now) spend the Summers sailing our Catalina 34 "OK-3" (Navy carrier LSO talk) in the local So. Calif, waters. Two of our 9 grandchildren are of age to come along. We are off to France for a test pilot symposium in early May and then around Italy for 3 weeks ending up in Bellagio, our favorite place. I sent in my bio and $ to Fred Victor (11th) for our Class book—we all owe him and his committee a great deal of gratitude—which re-

minded me I never have written for our Class column in 39 years. As a former 2PO in the 16th Co., rU lead the way for others like me! If everyone would write once there be enough material for 75 years!

Bill Withers (19th) sent a letter in, telling of his retirement from his second career with Raytheon Engineers and Constmctors, and the commencement of his third career teaching high school Electricity and Electronics in Morris, IL. He also coached a school Quiz Bowl team which won the Illinois State VICA Championship. Bill sends in a couple of photos, the first showing he and Sally visiting with Linda and Bob Slaven (1st) in Alexandria VA last Christmas, and the second with roommate Dick Wilson and wife Marcia last Febmary in Escondido, CA. And Bill says he has sent in his bio and check for the yearbook! The Withers address these days is 1209C Lakewood Drive., Morris, IL 60450.

Alan Goldberg (12th) emails in to let us know he is still kicking...not as hard today as before, since he and his Harley tried to occupy the same space as a moving car (you remember the physics on that one?) and Goldy ended up with a separated shoulder. It could have been a lot worse, but it's still a hard way to get one's name in Shipmate. Goldy lives in L.OS Gatos, CA with his lovely new bride of 10 months. Char Hummel Goldberg. At their wedding last August, there was a mini-reunion with Winnie and Paul McNergney (12th) and Kathie and Bill Hemingway (18th). Goldy says both his sons have graduated, one from U of California and one from U of Oregon. His plans for the Summer include flyfishing in Alaska, Montana, and California, and getting back to the gym as soon as the shoulder permits. And we await the wedding photo!

On the Binnacle List this past Spring were Class wives Roxanne Kessler (Ed Kessler, 15th), who had major abdominal and venous surgery in March, and Cindy McLane (Mike McLane, 6th) underwent eye surgery to repair a retina. On the Classmate list were Pete Westphal (1st) and Mike Dallam (6th), who joined a significant number of '58ers who have undergone the Schwarzkopf Maneuver Get those PSA checkups. Classmates! It's serious business.

'58 TRIVL^: Correct answers to the question about the missing week in Norfolk were supplied by Joan MacLean ( R a p e M a c L e a n 21st) and Bill Sacbse (14th). The questions about the peculiar rule on Bancroft Hall rooms during Plebe Summer has this answer. We had to be clear of our rooms during the times stated in the question. Next, do any other numbers besides "1958" appear on the die-cut outside of our Class rings? Hasta Luegol WSW

NeWsFiash!

NEW Naval Academy Alumni Association ^ Website http://www.usna.com

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Pres: VADM Francis R. Donovan, USN (Ret.) Chairman Executive Committee: CAPT David W. Dyke, USNR (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT John A. Butterfield, USN (Ret.) 1130 Sugar Sands #190, Singer Island, FL 33404 f: 407-863-8984 www.roanoke.kl2.va.us/Dave'sWorid/usna59.html NOW IS THE TIME for all good reporting secretaries to make their deadline, and so I observed early reveille to get this report off to faithful '59ers. As per usual, there is good news/bad news, and I shall start with the latter. The Joe King family experienced a great loss recently with the death of their son, LCDR Joseph R King, Jr. '83, in the crash of an H60 Seahawk helicopter off the coast of North Carolina. Young Joe is survived by his wife Bonnie and 5 precious little girls. It is a very tough loss for Joe and Nicki, and all the family. I was able to attend a beautiful Memorial Service for the HS-3 Tridents and their lost crew of 4, held on the seawall at NAS Jax on 26 March. I wanted to pay my respects to our Classmate, and as well for my son, Andrew '85, who once was a fellow instructor pilot, squadron mate and friend of Joe Jr. Also, Andrew joins that squadron, HS-3, in July; he could not break away from his training to attend. Class of '59 was there to support the Kings; Dennis Read and Wayne Rickman were there also. Denny traveled down from the Birmingham, AL area, and Wayne from Aiken, SC. Wayne works with the Department of Energy (DOE), as does Joe King. Denny and Joe were COs of nuc-powered cruisers during the same time frame. I remember Denny had ARKANSAS and Joe VIRGINIA. Wayne had

a super career; he was one who was heavily involved in making Bangor, WA, the fantastic base that it is.

He was highly respected for his Command in the great Northwest. Wayne eventually retired from his Flag job as COMTRALANT. One footnote; Wayne tells me that Roger Bacon has moved to Colorado to work for DOE at Rocky Flats. I think Roger kept his terrific home near the Hood Canal, but we shall hope he (or Joan) gives us a first-hand report.

I am confident a number of '59ers turned out to pay respects to the King family at Funeral services held on 4 April 1997, at the old Ft. Myer Chapel, followed by burial in Arlington National Cemetery.

I know the DC area '59er call tree made sure the word was out. Again, our deepest sympathies to the King family! You can call them at 703-425-4244, or write 4912 Woodland Way, Annandale, VA 22003.

Here's a report from Dave Sullivan: The Class luncheon was held on Thursday, 13 March, at the Army Navy Club in Washington.

Dave Dyke invited Nancy Gorum, the Managing Editor ot Shipmate, to attend. We had a general discussion on ways to assist the Alumni Association and ourselves in becoming more technologically efficient. The goal is to help alumni from all Classes communicate easily and quickly. The end result, I think, would be greater attendance at reunions and more rapid transmittal of data amongst ourselves.

People in attendance included Dick Robinson, Bob Bovey, Jim Collins, Bruce Nordwall, Dave Dyke, Bill Clautice, Ing Kiland, and Gary Smith. I enjoyed meeting Nancy and discussing technology and communications, and I later continued that dialogue when I spent the evening in Annapolis (which included some socializing with Nancy and Chuck Gorum '76).

'59ers—Dave Sullivan suggests we all take a look '59 Web Page (www.roanoke.kl2.va.us/Dave'sWorld /usna59.html). You may well want to chime in on planned expenditures, plans, and programs. Thanks so much. Sully, for your report, and all your great work for the Class, which right now includes answering all sorts of email, updating '59 records, and sending messages to Garcia!

I noticed Waverly and Jack ShirrefTs photo in a recent Shipmate. Well Done, Jack, as a member of the Alumni Association President's Circle and as a staunch supporter of the Association. I owe you a phone call when you are spending some time here in the West Palm Beach area!

A note from Valli and Phil Powers.

Just read a recent column and noticed an error in the relationship of Brett Butler and the Powers family. Brett is Valli's son-in-law. Her daughter Eveline is married to Brett. Evidently the 'in-law' portion got dropped in the write-up; everything else was just fine. Yes, Brett is still doing very well and feels he can make another year in baseball and contribute to helping the Dodgers perhaps make it to the World Series (sec'y: I hope so! I have been a Dodger fan from the time I was a kid growing up in Upstate New York and the only team for me was the then Brooklyn Dodgers). Take care. You are doing a great job with the column. The computer is finally back up and running on line, although a few other problems come up occasionally. Warmest Aloha! Phil.

Many, many thanks, Phil, and continued prayers for Brett; I noted he had to sit out a game or two, and health seems to still be a worry.

Letter from Dan Branch, one of the leaders of the '59 'DOE Mafia' that appears to run Rocky Flats, and other parts of DOE around the country (how about a commentary from one of you other nukes with the energy connection??).

Enclosed photo of Bob Morgan, Geoff Cant, and Dan B. on the slopes in Colorado as part of 1959 SKI WEST in 1997. This was the first week in March with cobalt blue sky, fresh snow, mild temps, and perfect snow for skiing. Perhaps we can generate some interest for next year. I suggest SKI WEST '98 for Classmates, families, and friends to be anchored around the period March 5-10. Attendees could travel Thursday, 5 March (or earlier) and depart Tuesday PM, 10 March, or Wednesday, 11 March 1998. That would result in 4 or 5 ski days for the period. Late departures/early arrivals as individually arranged. Concept would be to take several condos in Frisco, CO, which is 13 minutes from Copper Mountain, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, and Breckenridge. There is a nice Holiday Inn next to the condo housing, with a large recreation room, pool, hot tub for 14, fireplace/reception area, pool tables, ping pong, etc. Rooms at the Holiday Inn can be arranged in advance with a discount if a number of rooms are reserved. The cost for a condo for 6-8 averages about $175 nightly; the Holiday Inn is about $150 per night. The condos are all 2 bedroom and 2 baths, with a sleeper in the living room. Bedrooms are set up so that 1 bedroom has 2 double beds. Lift passes at all of the ski resorts can be obtained at a discount, in the $30-$35 range.

We can plan a horse-drawn sleigh ride Saturday nite into the woodst for dinner. There is abundant x-c skiing, shopping in the ski towns, and at nearby discount malls. Hiking trails around the lake pro-

vide immediate access to x-c, snowshoeing, or hiking. There is also snow mobiling, and even mushing—sleds pulled by huskies for trips into the mountains. Airport vans are convenient; Frisco is 95 minutes from Denver. Local ski bus shuttles make it easy to get to various ski areas. The locals (and us '59ers) say that the snow in Colorado is better than Utah! For those interested in skiing or just relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the area, I suggest communicating about the Ski Week right now...not later than August, with the goal to firm plans by 1 September 1997 so we can make reservations for lodging. Please call or write Dan Branch 303-499-0337, 555 Apollo Dr., Boulder, CO 80303, or in Maryland contact Geoff Cant 301-627-3123, 5601 Green Landing Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Please contact one of them

by August. For more info, call me, Dan Branch, any time!

Thanks, Dan, and hopes that more '59ers are able to partake of a grand time in Colorado in 1998.

Thanks for your organizing and cheerleading efforts!

And speaking of cheerleading, one of the very best is Joyce Clautice. She certainly was in rare form during the trip to Dublin for Navy vs. Notre Dame in Fall '96. We often see her with a Navy hat, bowler, or knit cap that reflects her Navy spirit through and through. Evidently she organized a group to do a 10 km run at St Patrick's time. Son Jimmy, Katie Cant (a '59 daughter), and even our man Bill Clautice joined Joyce in the Shamrock Run. Bill in Class fashion finished in '59 minutes!.. .while Joyce was close behind insuring her Navy guy would not falter before the finish. Well Done Team Clautice!

The Class needs your help! If you have any knowledge (or any good leads) about these Classmates, please react immediately and get the word to me!!

We need more information about some of our deceased '59ers so that we can render proper memorial to them. Not all questions are relevant for each individual, but they include—did they die on active duty?—did they resign their commission but return to serve the government later in some capacity?— were they in the Reserve when they died? Also, it would be nice to simply have an update on how we lost some of our Classmates. The initial list I have: LT Richard Eaton Farrington; LTJG David Denis McCarthy; LTI^wrence Robert Menzies; LTJG Tom Ryan; Herbert J. Solomon 11; COL Winfield Wade Sisson USMC; LT Walter S. Snyder; LCDR George P Varver, Jr; LT Carl Anton Bailer SC USNR; and CAPT Peter Michael Cunningham USAF. That's news for now from your snow-free correspondent writing from sunny Florida, glad that he did not get caught in the April Fool's storm which welcomed Spring to the Northeast. I am about to attend mid-April meetings in DC and hope to see some '59ers in the Annapolis area. Rise 'n Shine!!

Bob Morgan, Geoff Cant, and Dan Branch Shipmate, June 1997

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Pres: Dr. Richard R. Pariseau Sec'y: Bill Lewis 14312 Cove Ridge PL, Midlothian, VA 23112-4337 h: 804-744-8808; f: 804-675-5372 e: bilewis@richmond.infi.net Deadlines: 7 July (September '97), 11 August (October '97), 8 September (November '97). I appreciate the input over Internet. New additions include, John Michalski, Dick Hamon, Axel Larsen, Ron Hinkle, Bernie Cauley, Jerry Fee, Lamont Phemister, Bob Steele (updated).

I received addresses for Murray Witcher, Sam Kanakry, and John Booth and Lou Schriefer. Unfortunately, the email addresses did not check out.

I've had problems with sotae others, but we'll work down the list as we can.

Bob Steele sent me an update on Washington Chapter activities. Our change in sponsorship from the 12th to the 1st company. In the recent Brigade reorganization, "our" 12th was assimilated. The new 12th had a sponsor and the 1st didn't, so we adopted them. The event was celebrated at a grand tailgate after the Delaware game, last November. As usual, the Duffys and Paepckes shouldered the major portion of the organizational responsibility.

The Class also made a significant monetary contribution to the THRESHER-SCORPION memorial and Paine collection of submarine literature, which was dedicated in the Nimitz Library on 10 April. As we all know, our Classmates, Ron Babcock and Jim Henry were lost with THRESHER. Among other things, donations will provide for maintenance and support of the collection, which is probably the most extensive of its kind. It was donated from the estate of Dr. Thomas O. Paine, an early director of NASA. Our participation was entirely by individual contributions, which, by the way, are still being accepted by the Alumni Association.

Ron Hinkle forwarded me a note he received from Carl Strang '55. It seems that Ron and Carl had discussed the use of the word "dauber" or "dobber" that Ted Parsons had used in one of Ron's Class columns. Carl submitted the word to Random House as a new entry in their dictionary. In Febmary, Random House sent the following note: Many thanks for your continued interest in the Random House Unabridged Dictionary and for your enlightened notes on the growing usage of "dauber" Our RH Historical Dictionary of American Slang enters dauber or dobber with citations going back to 1915. It certainly belongs in our unabridged dictionary, and we will enter it in the next edition of RDH2, which will probably appear in 1999.

Congratulations Ted Parsons and Ron Hinkle and thanks to Carl.

From Alex Larsen over the Internet: Hello, just loaded the address. I was in 21st company. I never took typing, but I survive. Still working, here at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC). I started in 1967 after a USAF navigator tour in B52s. Managed to get 15 or so years in the Texas Air Guard (F-101 for ten years and F-4 for five years).

I spent 1983 to 1990 with a private aerospace company (Orbital Sciences Corp.) in the DC area, but then returned to NASA. Since 1990, I have had a role in payload safety at JSC with the Space Shuttle Payload Safety Review Panel (PSRP). The objective, relatively fundamental, is to make sure the payloads (experiments) are safe to fly.

My wife Norma and I spend our time trying to figure out where to go next. In off hours, I mostly boat. Our current boats are a Tartan 10 (sail 30'x 9'x 6*) and a Douglas Skater 24'. With two Merc 2.4 EFI offshore engines. We also have a canoe.

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From Tom Marti: Homecoming Hotel Reservations: For those of you planning on attending Homecoming in 1997 (our 37th Reunion) over the weekend of October 17-18, 1997, the Class has reserved fifteen (15) rooms in the Loews Annapolis Hotel, 126 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. The rooms can be reserved on afirst-come,first-servedbasis. So call NOW! For reservations call 800-235-6397, or 410263-7777 and ask for reservations. Be sure to state that you are with the Class of 1960 and want one of the blocked rooms. If the rooms are all taken when you call, try Historic Inns of Annapolis (HIA) 800-847-8882. If you are calling from Maryland, the phone is 800-638-8902. If both the Loews and HIA are full try calling the Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Center 410-268-8687 to see if they can assist you in finding a room over the Homecoming Weekend. And don't forget the football game, Saturday, 18 October at 1:00 PM in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium against Virginia Military Institute, (VMI). See you there!

I was hoping to have a report from the Tahoe ski weekend. It appears that I have got to get Ted Parsons on the Internet, some way. The weekend was 10 days ago and no word yet. I guess this means we are in for a tremendous report, when it comes in.

USNA '60 1997 GOLF INVITATIONAL FRIDAY, 10 OCTOBER U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY GOLF COURSE BACKGROUND: We've talked about it for too long. While our young bodies are still able to hit the occasional 220 yd. drive, and our hand-eye coordination sufficient to sink a few 20 footers, let's play.

I've reserved five tee-times starting 1154 on the Friday before the Navy-Air Force football game. Sooo, there is room for 20 players, with the possibility to squeeze in a few more should we arouse sufficient interest.

SPECIFICS: Muster: Let's everyone be present by 1100 to get incidentals.

COST: $45.00 to include cart, green fees, momento and 19th Hole party at the Knorr's (spouses or significant others welcome).

FORMAT: Everyone will play their own ball so we'll have a low gross winner and you can brag or groan about your score. However, other prizes will be awarded by Tourney Committee (for example, on #15 there will be longest drive, straightest drive and shortest dive on the fairway contest) P.S. Jim Maxfleld in charge of side bets!

BUSINESS SPECIALS: Should you successful business magnates like to donate some specialty advertising golf equipment for prizes—they would be readily accepted (tees, balls, towels, etc.).

REGISTRATION: Send checks ASAP payable to Jim Knorr, 1914 Sands Drive ,Annapolis, MD 21401; email: TUGKN0RR@A0L.COM

Please visit the Naval Academy Alumni Association's NEW WEBSITE at http://www.usna.com

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Pres: RADM Jerry Smith, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Roger Onorati, USN (Ret) 1756 Point No Point Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-849-3812; w: 301-261-8862 f: 301-261-8669; e: rtrogero@ea.net Bill Hartman '61 homepage (http://www.jorge.com.

USNA61) Greetings from Crabtown, the only capital city in the United States without an airport, train station, bus station, or go-cart track. Spring has sprung its beautiful floral landscape here back East, and hopes are high among some of us that this will be the year our golf handicaps go down. Another month of light nooze from the hinterlands, so let's get to it.

MAIL CALL. From the sands of the Middle East, Tex Painter checks in with his semi-annual update.

Six months have passed since our grand 35th reunion. I wonder how many of us will be at the 40th? I have made it back to the States only once on business since then, but I was able to attend an Alumni luncheon of the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter in early February. I was entering Brennan's and suddenly a great shadow blocked out the sun; there was "mother" Neil Block.

Nothing special going on over here in the desert.

I just finished reading the Class news in the March Shipmate. It is like the dark ages over here right now. Too much work, too many problems, too little time and too few people due to too many security alerts. Most of my good workers with families have left. Keep up the good work of reporting the activ ities back in the real world. Believe it or not, it's a pleasure to read. Even my boss, Phil Sykes (USMA '61) reads my Shipmate and Naval Institute.

On a serious note, our Engineering department is looking for elctrical engineers with design experience in industrial buildings, HVAC designers for industrial building, civil engineers with experience in earthwork and concrete, and I (construction management) am looking for two good tough Electrical/ Mechanical Site Supervisors to oversee multiple field construction sites. If anyone is interested, contact me. (966-1-246-2400 X2385) VIA THE INTERNET. Here are the emails received during the month.

Jim Cavanaugh: I was in Vegas for an ISRI (Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries) convention and had dinner with Hank Hahn. It was a great visit! His spirit and mental abilities are all very much in place. He's as sharp as a tack, quick on the pick-up, seems resourceful and certainly presents a great, warm, tolerant view of people and things. The last time I saw Hank was at Suitcase Simpson's wedding in 1961—but in less than ten minutes you would have thought we had last seen each other just a couple of weeks ago. We both kind of went through what we've done with our lives, all the ups and downs.

He talked enthusiastically about his children (who are 20-ish , 1 gather), and I guess they are a great source of strength for him. All in all, it was a great evening. The hardest part for me was trying to tie in many of our Classmates he made frequent reference to. His memory is clearly better than mine, and behind that I think there is a great "feel" or warmth for people. I'm not sure how I'm going to make it work or happen, but I'm determined to stay in closer touch with Hank and do whatever I can to support him and help him achieve his goals. This visit seemed to go down well with him, so I'm sure repeats will also. Maybe next time, I can rope Roger Goodall in. I've got a full plate at work (I've just been made CFO, but now we're talking about selling the company—so who knows what's in store for me down the road.)

Stan Roman: Although we have landed in Wilmington, the "airfield" is still uncompleted. We have had the opportunity to become well-acquainted with many of the subcontractors in the area. In fact, they have become part of the family. The weather has been

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superb (golf shirts and Bermudas). Played my first round of golf last Saturday with our boys. They took all my money; however, my back held out for 18 holes (great great news). There are a lot of retired military in the area. Time permitting, I will start to explore the possibility of a new Alumni chapter in the Wilmington area. As always, thanks for your outstanding support of the Naval Academy and WGNAC. Look forward to seeing you in the area in the future.

Don Meyers: My first book has just been published. Leadership Defined. It is really good. It will be reviewed

by Naval Institute and also Marine Corps Gazette.

It is about leadership, with examples from the military, business, and education. At present, I am doing the marketing; but I am attempting to have it carried in Bibelot and Dalton's. Could you give it a plug?

Phil Oppenheimer: "We have been blessed by a really nice happening, i.e., our daughter, Leigh, received a merit scholarship for four years to Syracuse University College of Arts and Science. I'm a very fortunate and happy dad."

Dick Gill: Roger, just a short note to ask a favor. Shirley and I located to Benicia, CA for about a year and saw the article in the most recent Shipmate from Al Dessayer who talked about the Contra Costa County Chapter of the WGNAC. Since we live right across the water from the County, I'd like to contact Al or Bill Dick; but, so far. Directory Assistance isn't any help. Could you either send me either address or email (or someone out here who's familiar with their activities! I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm still with Framatome Technologies out of Lynchburg, VA. Out here for an assignment to help one of our main subsidiaries for about a year.

Had to have triple bypass surgery last month. No heart attack fortunately, just a lot of chest pain. If anyone ever has a doubt on whether to call 911 when you have a chest/arm pain, let me tell you it's a" no brainer!" Just do it! My email address is RBGILL@msn.com and our address is 334 West H Street, Benicia, CA 94510. Best wishes to you!

Dick Morgan: Caryl and I have finally gotten a computer and fax so we are able to communicate on line. Was in Los Angeles last week on business and took advantage of visiting Beth and Glen in Coronado.

They have a great setup there, and the long weekend, despite the cool temperatures, was indeed fun.

Caryl really enjoys retirement but manages to stay as busy as ever. I intend to remain gainfully employed at Vitro until I find something I would prefer doing, which doesn't seem to fit the current scenario. It was good seeing you at the last Class luncheon. I have not been able to attend a number of them in the past but hope to increase frequency of attendance during 1997.

Arlie Campbell: Here's a report on the THRESHER/SCORPION Memorial Dedication and Paine Library Presentation.

It was a wonderful ceremony today. Bob HoHbrd did us proud in getting '61 involved in the Paine Library support and the Pipe & Drum Band. One piper played Navy B&G at the end of the ceremony.

The Marine who is spearheading the effort and his designated relief and backup, the chaplain, were both there, and Jerry Smith and I got to meet them and chat a while. Class representation, in addition to Bob Hofford and Smith included four submarine nukes, Jerry Kennedy, Andy Saiko, Tom Murray and me.

Tom Murray: "Just a note to let you know that I have joined the employed world. I began work at Space Applications Corporation on 7 April. We are supporting the DARPA Adaptive Spectral Reconnaissance and Hyperspectral Mine Detection Programs.

The office is located at 4001 Fairfax Ave., Arlington VA. Phone 703-242-0701."

SEEN AND HEARD AROUND TOWN. Along with five other "Old Farts" with fewer educational a d v a n t a g e s than w e , M i k e M c M i l l a n , Ron Carlberg, and I played some golf over a five-day period in North Myrtle Beach during the variable

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weather conditions of early April. Mike managed to walk off with the trophy for six consistent rounds of golf during the same weekend that Tiger Woods set the world on fire with his performance at the Masters. I have dubbed Mike as the Tiger of ' 6 1 . Much Chivas and Jack Daniels was consumed, and many good cigars were smoked during the course of our outing. Pictures proving to our wives that we were actually golfing will hopefully follow in the next issue.

I received a nice note from Joan and Mike Moynahan in early April. They have moved from the island of Oahu to Maui in Hawaii and are enjoying it to the hilt. They proudly sent me a local paper with an article announcing that their son, Brendan, who got married in San Francisco in April, was named as Maui's PGA Professional Golfer of the year. Brendon is Judy Huffman's (George Huffman's bride) and my godson. Maybe I can get a few needed lessons next time we visit.

PARTING SHOTS. Finally, a note from Arlie Campbell announcing that the 12th Company Representative duties have been taken over by Tim Dugan. His address is 2686 Carrolton Road, Annapolis, MD 21403. h: 410-263-2431; w: 703-604-0702; eiiiail: tpdugan@clark.net G E T IT D O N E W I T H '61

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Pres: RADM Stephen K. Chadwick, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: Howard Plnskey PO. Box 3380, Annapolis, MD 21403-3326 http://www.msv.org/62.html GREETINGS FROM ANNAPOLIS The Class of 1997 graduated. Induction day for 2001 is 1 July, and our 35th reunion is a little more than 4 months from now, 9-12 October. Tempus fugits!!

CLASS NEWS As reported last month, our friend Charlie Ingram passed away in February. George Fitzgerald wrote a moving tribute to Charlie, and his widow Pam sent us the accompanying photo.

Our Classmate and my old friend, Charlie R. Ingram has left us. After a year long battle with prostate cancer, he died suddenly on 17 February in Newark, DE. I'm unpracticed, as most of us are, in writing letters like this about the death of a friend.

I deal with grief by remembering the happy times and funny stories connected with my departed friends and relatives. And fun times with Charlie there were: Navy lacrosse games, dinner parties, Fourth of July fireworks, wordy political discussions across the Federal, state and local spectrum, garden tours and gardening (Charles, King of Peonies), restaurant sampling and other foraging expeditions, sea stories from Med and West Pac cruises, the challenges of being a manager at Dupont-Merck, and the successes and folibles of corporate life. There was even a joint writing exercise about a fabled canoe trip on the Brandywine for a Class article in Shipmate. I got to know Charlie in September 1960, after the Great Class Salad Bowl Mix #1 (aka, the Two-Year Third Batt DeFanging Exercise). Charlie was in 20th Company, I was in 19th. In the nature of things in those days, we were sometimes in the same class together. In the EE labs, he had a lot of partnership offers.

He did well in academics. He served 5 years active duty in the blackshoe Navy, aboard DUPONT (DD-941) and RODGERS (DD-876), and stood #1 at his Destroyer School. After leaving the Navy, he received a master's degree and PhD in statistics from Florida. He then went to work for the Fish and Wildlife Service in Ohio, where he met his wife Pam and her daughter, Stacey. He stayed in the Reserve, eventually making captain, USNR. Our friendship grew after he and Pam moved in 1987

from Connecticut to Chadd's Ford, PA, which was about 8 miles from my house in Greenville, Delaware. He was the Senior Director of Development Operations for Dupont-Merck, based in Wilmington. He was very intelligent, a warm friend, a dedicated family man, a good wit, all delivered with that version of the southern accent that is found in Northeast Florida. (Proud of his Academy and Class connections, a contest with mixed emotions for him would have been a Navy-Florida football game!) He and Pam had several fine foreign trips together, but a golf trip, local or far, was special.

He enjoyed the chase of the white pill. He was a good fiiend during a particularly difficult time for meâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an extended period of unemployment. His understanding was of the more valuable, personal kind: he had gone through a period of it too, a few years earlier. He and Pam kept in touch and maintained the companionship. It's the foul seas that proves the strength and character of the keel. The last time I saw him was the '96 Army-Navy game at his house. A few beers in honor of Navy with lots of chatter He tired quickly in his chemotherapy recovery phase, but his progress was real over the prior six months. He was in excellent spirits, determined to beat the retreating cancer, and happy to be back at work since September after a near six-month disability period. The last time we spoke was in mid-January, after things had taken a turn for the worse. He was losing bone calcium but was still in good spirits and continuing to fight, he just asked for a few prayers of support. He died suddenly on us, when Pam and the doctors had expected him to be going home from the hospital the following day. The shock was the very unexpectedness of it. Pam said he never gave up. I'm proud to have known him. Good-bye CHARLIE, my friend. You will be remembered and missed.

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SIR SNUFFY AND LADY DOTTIE Stew Langley has kindly kept our Classmates informed, via his newsletter, of Dottle's and my adventure to London for the Knighting Ceremony.

Since you asked for a Shipmate input, here 'tis. But before getting into that, let me publicly thank all of you who have been so generous in your praise and congratulatory messages. Believe me, they have, and will always, mean one hell of a lot. So with that, here goes: First I am deeply honored that my friend and former Chief of the British Defense Staff, Field Marshal Sir Peter Inge, felt that I deserved recognition from his country. I know that Peter personally invested a great deal of time and energy into my receiving this recognition and for that I am enormously grateful. The award, which is "Honorary Knight Commander of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire," was presented to me during an audience with Her Majesty the Queen in her private quarters in Buckingham Palace on the 5th of March. Dottie and I had arrived in London on 1 March where we were guests of Ambassador (Admiral) Bill and

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Shirley Crowe. That, in and of itself, was great fun plus, during the 6 days in London, we got to see many dear friends from our recent tour in Naples, London and Sarajevo. On the morning of the 5th, Air Vice Marshal Peter Harding, a member of the Royal household, and Peter Inge's staff arrived at the residence to brief us on the event which was to be at 1220. Following the brief, he departed in order to be in place to greet us at the Palace. Dottie and I finished getting ourselves together and, at the appropriate time, a car and driver arrived to drive us to Buckingham. Peter Harding, along with a very nice Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander, met us at the entrance and escorted us upstairs to a small waiting room immediately outside Her Majesty's office. We were joined there by a Lady in Waiting, introduced as "Lady Susan" but who immediately said "Call me Susie," which we did. We chatted easily for about 15-20 minutes...all the while being made to feel very special and at ease by our "greeters." At 1220 sharp, a signal of some sort was received and our RN LCDR said "It's time, let's go." With that, the doors to the office were opened, Dottie, the LCDR and I walked in; he announced, "Your Majesty, Admiral and Mrs. Leighton Smith" and, as briefed, departed, leaving three of us in the room. I bowed, Dottie curtsied, and we walked to the center of an elegantly furnished and modestly small office where Her Majesty shook our hands and greeted us warmly. She welcomed us, then turned to a table, picked up a handsome box, presenting it to me with some very gracious words of thanks for my work in Bosnia. I cannot, for the life of me, remember what I said.. .but Dottie said I did okay. We were invited to sit and talk, which we did for about 15 minutes. As briefed, the Queen carried the conversation; and since she was fully up to speed on Bosnia and all of its difficult tentacles, it went quite smoothly. She asked a few personal questions of both Dottie and me, and I can assure you, made us feel very, very special. Again, as briefed, when our audience was over, the signal was clear; and we stood, shook hands and departed, turning at the door to bow and curtsy once more. When I met Her Majesty, I was immediately struck by her striking blue eyes. My first thought on seeing her was "the photographers have not done this Lady justice. She really is a handsome lady, but more than that she has a keen sense of how to make people feel quite comfortable when in her presence.

She, and every single member of her staff that we met, made us feel as if that day belonged to us, our Navy and our country. I was as proud as I have ever been. There was one humorous part to the story. A friend, who had met Her Majesty some years back, told us that she is very soft spoken and that we would have to listen carefully to understand what she was saying. I'm about as deaf as a post, and though I have hearing aids for both ears, I usually wear only the one in my left ear. For this meeting, I plugged 'em both in and had them turned at full volume when we went into her office. Her majesty had apparently been briefed on my difficulty and, in order to help, was speaking rather loudly. Despite the fact that I was REALLY HEARING EVERYTHING LOUD AND CLEAR, I did not dare readjust the volume. Besides, I didn't want to take a chance on missing anything. Following the ceremony, Dottie and I were driven to Peter Inge's flat where he and his wife, Tisha, held a luncheon for us. They had kindly included several of the British military who were instrumental in our planning and/or execution of the IFOR mission, and it was great to see them again. I would say that there are a number of things in one's career that stand out as quite special and this certainly has to be at the top of our list. I will also tell you that, just prior to leaving Winfield House, (the Ambassador's residence) I looked at Dottie and said, "You know honey, back when I was feeding those pigs on that farm in Alabama, it just never occurred to me that one day we would be on our way to Buckingham Palace to be received by Her Majesty the Queen."

Dottie nodded, flashed her beautiful smile at me and off we went on yet another great adventure.

Leighton and Dottie spent some time in March in Israel along withTred Lewis.

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Paul TuUy, Joe Broz, and Atlantic salmon on the Miramichi Paul T\illy writes that he and Joe Broz finally got together last Fall to pursue one of their dreams catching the elusive Atlantic salmon. They spent 5 days in New Brunswick, Canada, fishing on the world famous Miramichi River. and the time was there for "catching up." The fishwere less cooperative...there are plenty left in the river but a few fell for the leather, tensile and hair imitations Joe ties and calls "flys." By the way, Joe is holding the fly rod but guess who caught the fish?

Paul and Susan live in Cocoa Beach, FL where Paul works for McDonnell Douglas at the Kennedy Space—Joe and Nancy currently reside in Newtown, CT where Joe is a VP for the James River Corp.

That's our Class news for this June Shipmate article. Have a healthy, safe and fun Summer and send in your photos and stories, your Classmates love them.

Until next time...

Yes, you're right: that's a new Internet address at the head of our column. More about that below. The secret will be revealed somewhere within this news report. (That's a little "Grab their attention" technique I learned from Publishers Clearing House.

Unlike the sweepstakes flyers, however, this month's report will be without snappy illustrations. Simple reason—nobody provided any photos. Why don't YOU send a picture to me?) Our first correspondent is John "Rusty" Rank, who tells us of his rather unusual career path since graduation.

I have been meaning to drop a line to Shipmate for 33 years and 10 months but never quite got around to it. A recent, unexpected phone call from Phil Marsden has inspired me and has given me the excuse I have been looking for to apply for my annual tax filing extension and use the time to meet my obligations to Shipmate. Upon graduation from USNA, I joined the USMC. After returning from my all-expense-paid trip to Vietnam as a company commander with the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, I served for a brief time as a communications officer in Norfolk. From 1967 to 1970, I participated in the Excess Leave Law program and later did two tours as a USMC lawyer In 1972,1 resigned my commission as a Marine Corps Major, was commissioned a LTJG in the Naval Reserve, was promoted to LT and LCDR the same day, ordered to active duty, and transferred to Norfolk. I augmented to the regular Navy and subsequently attended graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, served as Military Judge in Philadelphia, then as Staff Judge Advocate for the Chief of Naval Air Training. After having held eight ranks in two different services ( Is this a Class of '63 record?), I retired as a Commander in 1983 in Corpus Christi, Texas. I have been in private law practice in Corpus Christi since that time. Grace, my steady drag while at USNA, was foolish enough to marty me soon after graduation and has not yet realized the error of her ways. We have three boys and four grandchildren. We have marked the October '98 Reunion on the calendar and hope to attend. Now that it has become a tradition for me to write to Shipmate, I will try to write my next letter in less than 33 years.

Thanks for writing. Rusty! We look forward to seeing you at the gala 35th Reunion next year. Don Palen has sent a lively letter about some of his recent travels, most of them connected to marketing for his business in worldwide military insignia and related items.

I hit the road this Winter, and my first stop was Pensacola for a face-to-face meeting with a lady I had been talking to for six months on the Internet.

That was lots of fun, after which I spent three days playing Snake Oil Charlie at the NEX Pensacola.

Then on to Tampa, where I visited with my niece and her husband and my brother Ted and his wife, down for the Winter. The next stop was Key West— work three days, play four days, work three days, play four days. I'm now (mid-March) back in Tampa and will head out next week for Jax, then King's Bay, where a number of my sub qual pin collectors are eagerly awaiting my artival. Should be fun. My plans are vague after that, but I'll probably visit Ft. Campbell, KY, Charleston AFB, Ft. Bragg, the Tidewater Virginia area, and Annapolis, then back to Newport in time for the spring thaw about the end of April. Having a great time, and my double-pawed cat, Beamer, has figured out that whatever is outside the door of my 5th wheel trailer when the door opens, is home for at least a day.

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Don, you sound like one happy gypsy! The catalog of Don's offerings, which I last saw a few months ago, makes for interesting reading, including items from many different Armed Forces and other government organizations worldwide. You can contact Don by mail at 44 Bliss Mine Road, Apartment 10, Middletown, Rhode Island 02842-7016 or by email at don@icbm.com. I was glad to make contact with Jim ShuU via the Internet recently. Here's some of the information he shared with me: I've been at the Baptist Sunday School Board in Nashville, a large religious publisher, since 1970 where I am director of the Production Services Dept. I also teach management courses at a local university. My wife, Carol Ann, manages a book store in the town where we live, Franklin. We have two sons: Jason, who is a senior at the University of Richmond, and Jared, who is a junior at Stamford University. I retired from the Reserve in 1989.

The Nashville Chapter of the Alumni Association is doing well. The speaker at our last meeting was CAPT Tom Butler, USNA Candidate Guidance Officer. Carol Ann and I are going to celebrate our 25th anniversary in New York in April.

Thanks, Jim, for keeping in touch with us!

Pete Quinton sent this account of the dedication ceremony for the Thomas Paine Collection of Submarine Books and the memorial sculpture honoring THRESHER and SCORPION at the Academy in April:

The memorial service and dedication were held on 10 April in the Bo Coppedge Room in Alumni Hall. That was the anniversary of the day THRESHER went down in 1963. In attendance from the Class of '63 were Bob Harper, Bob Lagassa, myself, and Mark Crane. (As it turns out, Mark had a halfbrother who was a torpedoman on THRESHER.) Didn't see any other Classmates, but there may have been others on hand. Rear Admiral Eugene B. Fluckey '35, USN (Ret.) (Medal of Honor winner) gave the keynote address recognizing those who gave their lives in defense of this country. There were various other remarks given by the senior submariner at USNA (Captain H. J. Halliday '69 USN), Rear Admiral Milton J. SchulU Jr. '50 USN (Ret), Admiral Larson, and Mrs. Thomas Paine who presented the library to the Nimitz Library in memory of her husband. The sculptor of the memorial was Mr. Eric S. Krag, the son of LCDR Robert Lee Krag '50, an Engineering Duty officer who was riding THRESHER on her checkout when she went down. It was a very nice ceremony and brought out comments from Bob Lagassa and myself about our knowledge of SCORPION. Bob had been on board her shortly before she left on her final cruise to go through one of his many qualification boards headed up by SCORPION'S CO, Francis A. Slattery '54. Bob had also taken the time to visit with our three SCORPION Classmates George Farrin, Jack Burke, and Chuck Lamberth. My remembrances were that SCORPION deployed with the Task Force I was in (then known as Hunter/ Killer Group "A"). I was the Weapons Officer on board JOHN Wn.us (DE-1027). All across the Atlantic, we worked with SCORPION (she was our target and we were hers). We parted ways as we went North to Norway, and SCORPION went into the Med. It was on her way back from this cruise when she was lost. For those who don't know, Dave Byrnes was OIC of TRIESTE deep submergence vehicle which dove on the wreck site a few months after the sinking when the site was discovered. TRIESTE collected various physical evidence and made numerous photographs of the wreck site for the investigation board. In connection with THRESHER, LTJG Ronald C. Babcock '60 was one of our "Firsties" when we were Plebes in the 13th company.

TTianks, Peter, for sharing your report and recollections. The Class of 1963 provided financial support to the memorial effort. I plan to have a recap of that participation for you in our next issue.

From the Colorado Rockies comes this happy bit of news from Ken Sanger: I want to tell you that I met the woman of my future a while back (a short while back!). I asked Doris to marry me, and she surprised me by saying "Yes!" A firm date has not been set, but it should happen in the next 20 years or so, perhaps July '97.

While we sort that out, I have moved into Doris Fuller's life and home in the Denver 'burbsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;5766 S. Ivy Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. The phones are 303-694-2414 or 303-741-4406; the fax is 303-694-2901. Doris has two lovely children and, given my love of skiing, you know she either held a gun to my head or totally captured my heart to get me to move to where I have to plan a ski day rather than simply decide to ski on an as desired basis. (Hint: she doesn't own a gun!) We are keeping my place in Frisco as a mountain retreat, so I won't be totally deprived. Please write, call, or visit!!!

On Monday, 31 March 1997, the first grandchild of Sue and Terry Abell was bora to their daughter Allison and her husband Patrick Moore at the Bethesda Naval Hospital. The strapping grandson, Rohan Patrick, displaced eight pounds, four ounces.

With the Moores living in nearby Arlington, VA, Terry said, "Grandma Sue and I are looking forward to getting to know this new little one." Congratulations! The Naval Academy sustains an effort called the Legacy Project. Among its aims is the collection and preservation of information about family relationships and distinguished Academy Alumni. I will pass such information to the project staff as it becomes known to me. If you are part of a family with two or more Alumni (direct descendants, uncles, cousins, etc.), please tell me the names. Academy Classes, and relationships of your family members.

I would also appreciate hearing from you about any of our Classmates who have held elective office, significant appointive offices, senior positions in major corporations or nonprofit organizations, or have distinguished themselves in other endeavors. Please take a moment to inform me about this. I know about several of us whose fathers or children are USNA Alumni, but I would appreciate your confirmation of names and Class years. Thanks! Big doings at the Shelley house these days. As I type this in mid-April, I am surrounded by stacks of boxes that leave me little elbow room. After nineteen-plus years in This Old House, Lou and I are preparing to move away.

Having gone to closing two weeks ago, we are temporarily renters in our home. I expect to be making a job change (probably retirement) very soon. When we move, I will have our postal mail forwarded but expect to be without an Internet address for a few months. Tom O'Brien has generously agreed to serve as our email point of contact until I reappear.

His Intemet address appears at the head of this column, and I encourage you to use it. Tom will forward your messages to me and will maintain the Class email directory. The directory, by the way, has grown to include 141 names. That's it for now, my friends. Please take a moment soon to send a brief note to me or to Tom about what you've been up to lately. We need your help. Thanks!

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Pres: CAPT Jerry Anderson, USNR (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Grant Fulkerson, USN (Ret.) 6000 Natick Court, Burke, VA 22015 h: 703-978-6885 e: gfulkers@csc.com Think Spring has definitely arrived and all of us older folks are coming out of our winter hibemation. That is the only explanation I can think of for the surge of news we received for this month's column. To make things even easier for me nearly all of the news came via the Intemet so the column is literally written by those of you sending in the information.

John Howland, who by the way is one of our most faithful correspondents, sent in a very interesting note regarding his and a lot of other Classmates Sub School Reunion.

A microcosm of both the Class and the submarine force from the 60s through today came together in Hawaii for a Sub School Reunion. The events took place March 13-16 and included a dayrideon PASADENA (SSN-752) and dinner at COMSUBPAC's beautiful home on Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. Those attending the fourth reunion for class #133 that graduated in June 1966 included: Susan and John Alich, Rosemary and Jerry Ellis (currently COMSUBPAC), Connie and John Gorman, Sita and Dan Greeson, Bill Holmes, Karen and John Howland, Judi and David Lipscomb, Larry Lovig (with Kate Barry), Carol and Bob Milhiser, Donna and Hank Molloy, Marcia and Win Peterson, Barbara and Roger Sweeney and Kathy and Len Wass. John Sweet who perished in SCORPION loss in June 1968 was also a member of the class.

A special prayer memorial was conducted by Bill l^liey '54 to honor our friend and Sub School/ Academy Classmate at the Arizona Memorial on the Friday afternoon of the Reunion. Our submarine brothers and shipmates from other schools present included Char and Rick Bonsack, Miami of Ohio; Inky and Tom Bragg, Vanderbilt; Nancy and Bill Cameron, University of Mississippi; Jeanne and Bill Christie '78, University of New Mexico; Marcia and Don Liebich, University of Rochester; Pete Sarafian with Pat Jensen, Duke; Pat and Dick Schermerhom '53, Marquette; and Sandy and Bill Talley, University of Oklahoma.

John wanted to send along a special thanks from all the attendees to the primary ringleaders: Pat and Dick Schermerhom ("The Crouching Lion") and Char and Rick Bonsack ("Over Easy Rick"), and to Rosemary and Jerry Ellis for being phenomenal in the hosting department!

John also sent along a little scuttlebutt on the USNA guys: John Alich '64 is keeping Envirotech organized in Austin, TX; Jerry Ellis '77 will likely be in Pearl until sometime in '98, no idea where the next stop might be; John Gorman is a national Alumni Association Tmstee representing the Dallas Chapter; CAPT Dan Greeson, USN (Ret.) (he and Jerry were the only two present to make a full active duty submarine career) is working on an Ocean Engineering degree at the U of Hawaii; Bill Holmes is residing in Greenville, SC; John Rowland's Money Minds continues to progress, 800-ASK-A CFP or 800-ASK-A CPA; Dave Lipscomb may be in New York City in the near future; Larry Lovig is keeping Len W a s s organized (on o c c a s i o n ) ; Bob Milhiser is spending time in China helping the Chinese build some power plants; Hank Molloy is keeping the semi conductor industry going at Operations Associates Int'l in Cupertino, CA; Win Peterson has started Peterson Consulting Group, based on Mercer Island, WA; in addition to their other successful ventures, the Sweeney's are busy with The Wausau Bread Market, a WI retail venture you won't want to miss; Len Wass is cranking with his consulting operation, WCG Inc. in Naperville, IL.

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Got a short note from Matt Huttmaker who lives in Gaithersburg, MD Matt wanted to send in his email address blackdog@erols.com and while he said he didn't have much interesting news Matt did pass along that he has five children, two of whom have finished college, a daughter who is a college freshman, and two sons who are both in high school.

John C. Henze also wanted to have his email address added to the ever growing list. John has two addresses and can be reached at: jhenze@vnet.ibm. com orjhenze@ctl.nai.net.

Got a short but very interesting note from Michael J. Jontry (4'" Company) whose email address is: s53748@richland.cc.il.us. Mike wrote to dispel a rumor he had heard via the Intemet vine that: "I may be deceased, or otherwise not reported as being alive, well, and of reasonably sound mind. If you are indeed the person keeping tabs on us '64ers, please feel free to let me know what you don't know." Mike, a.k.a. Snipe had indeed been one of those "lost" Classmates whose address had been lost over the years. Have contacted him over the Intemet and hope to have more information on Mike in next month's column.

Another Classmate, Don Lutton, used the Intemet to send in his first update in over thirty years. Don's email address is 74221.1601@CompuServe.Com. I would probably never write a letter to the "Class News" column (I haven't in 30 + years) but I can send a short email. I live in Newburgh, IN, a suburb of Evansville, where I've owned a small animal practice for 13 years. I graduated from the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1975 and have lived in southern Indiana ever since, doing mostly cattle and horse work for several years, but as the aging process began to take it's toll, I've restricted my work to dogs and cats only. I was tracked down by my old roommate Jerry Julian last year through a surprise inquiry over the Intemet. He has for years worked in the computer industry and currently lives in San Jose, CA. I'm also in frequent contact with old roommate Larry Myers, a physician now living in Wisconsin teaching medical residents at the University of Wisconsin in a rural, family practice setting. He and his wife Cheryl paid a short, surprise visit last weekend as they headed south looking for a few days of warm weather. I've enjoyed following the careers of my Classmates over the years via Shipmate, and certainly would love to hear from some, particularly 15" Company, who seem to be rarely heard from.

The next note is from Bob McClure (Red to my old fiiends.. .Whitey these days). In addition to sending along his email address: BobMcClure@aol.com, Bob also sent along some news and a very good suggestion.

Thought I'd send my address along with the rest of the Cyber folks. As you can see from my numberless address, I've been on AOL for a long time.

Having traveled around the country, I wonder why we (USNA) have some of the world's oldest aircraft in the Yard. If you remember, during our Plebe Year they removed the F9 (Panther) and F3H (Demon) from the yard and replaced them with the A4A and F4B that are there today. I never saw an A4A in my airdale years (heard they were in VSF1 and 3) but never verified. If you get to Santa Rosa, CA., you will find an F16N (Navy Agressor) and an A6E. Why can't we get something new at the Academy (Very good question)? My son Scott '88 is on CAG2 staff as LSO and is off to the gulf on CONSTELLATION (CV-64) in April. I was fortunate

enough to get a Tiger cruise from Hong Kong to Yokosuka on INDEPENDENCE 2 years ago and enjoyed the experience after 20+ years away from the gray boats. Have 2 grandsons in the wings for Navy Air (one 6 and 1 a year old) so still have some interest in the future of Navy Air. Add me to the email list please.

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Len Wass included me and several other Classmates on an email message regarding the Tom Stick web site. Len has been up to Tom's hunting and fishing lodge in Alaska and recommends it for anyone who enjoys hunting and fishing or just some quiet time in the outdoors.

Check out Tom Stick's new web site at www.tomstick.com. He's our first environmentallyfriendly bear hunting and salmon fishing guide Classmate. As the kids say nowadays... '64 Rules!"

Keith Weal also decided to send along his email address KeithWeal@aol.com after seeing the growing list in the March column. Keith and his wife Marcia are still in Atlanta, GA. Keith says he spends most of his time being M r Mom to their 18 month old daughter Elizabeth.

Jerry Welch has recently taken over the duties as the semi-official coordinator of the USNA '64 Washington Area Lunches. He has been using the Intemet to get the information out to as many folks as possible and he sent along the following note: We would like to invite all Classmates to attend the Washington DC Class luncheons when they are in the area. They are held at the Army-Navy Club every other month, with the next luncheon scheduled for Thursday, May 22nd. Please let Jerry know at JWelch@CPS-Systems.com if you would like to have us contact you via email with a couple of weeks notice, as well as a follow up notice the week before with a list of Classmates planning to attend.

You can also contact Jerry to get the future dates of the luncheons for any of you who may want to plan a trip to Washington around a luncheon. You can also reach Jerry via phone at 703-827-0919 or fax at 703-827-0476.

Received a phone call from another formerly lost Classmate. Paul Graves, 10th Company, called to report that he is no longer missing. He and his wife are living in Chico, CA. Paul left the Marine Corps in 1973 and recently retired. He promises to send along some additional information for our next column.

Chico Pacheco sent news from Costa Rica: I am President of local USNAA Chapter—there are 8 of us. I am now semi-retired— means that I "have" to work to survive. I Live in San Jose, Costa Rica. Costa Rica is a nice place and has become a good tourist and business destination. Any Classmates or USNA grads wanting information or a visit here are very welcome. I have thought that a 7th Company reunion would be a nice thing here but it is still in the planning stages. One of my side interests will be in a limited partnership with a tourist company so I am thinking of putting together a package for USNA grads to visit. Will mail again with details and perhaps a plan for a reunion here Doug Horton sent his email address djhorton@ compuserve.com along with Brief news ioi Shipmate: I left McDonald's corporate staff seven years ago after 14 years in various technical management roles. Since then, I've been consulting on technical issues related to the food service industry, including equipment design, testing, and energy issues. I serve on two national advisory groups on food service equipment testing standards. Recently, I've been doing expert witness work for the food service industry, relafing to product liability and also, contract disputes between national chains and their suppliers. I travel frequently and enjoy the variety of consulting. After 12 years of active duty in subs, I've been "freezing my buns" in Chicago for over 20 years. The first nine years, I was in the Reserve with Classmates Len Wass, Ed Cladek, and Bob Silvert. I network regularly with Classmates in the Chicago area, including Len Wass, Charlie Jett, John Howland, and others. Life is good!

Andy Douglass feels in a few years we will be receiving more email than postal mail he wants to be added to the email list douglaas@ixl4.ix.netcom. com. His message is: Moved up here 4 years ago from Chicago as SVP & General Council for St. Paul Companies (property and casualty insurance)—still waiting for

spring...Went to the DMV to get USNA '64 on a vanity plate; and somebody already got it, does anyone know who? Had to settle for USNA instead...

To Be Is To Do—Socrates To Do Is To Be—Plato Do Be Do Be Do—Sinatra Have email addresses for two other Classmates with their promise for some news in the near future: David Tomberg, M.D. DTORN64@msn.com and Jerry Ellis JEROELLIS@aol.com Jerry Anderson sent a note and a program from the April 10** THRESHER and SCORPION Memorial Service and the Dedication of the Thomas Paine Collection of submarine books that took place at USNA. The Paine Collection includes nearly 3500 books, fiction and non-fiction, American and foreign, relating to submarines and submarine warfare. The collection was compiled by Dr. Paine, a submariner from WWII who later served as the Administrator at NASA during the first seven Apollo missions. His family donated the collection to the Academy after Dr. Paine's death. The Memorial Sculpture honors the crew members of THRESHER and SCORPION who

were lost at sea. The Memorial Sculpture was donated by the Class of 1950, while the funding that supported the housing of the Paine Collection in Nimitz Library was provided by Classes who had Classmates onboard either THRESHER or SCORPION. Several of our submarine Classmates donated funds in honor of John Sweet, who was lost onboard SCORPION.

Thanks again to everyone who sent in news this month. Hope you all have a great Summer!! Keep those cards, letters, and emails coming. Don't forget to order your football tickets for this Fall.

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Pres: Pete Gness 410-757-4796 Sec'y: CDR Dave Anderson, USN (Ret.) 98-1851A Kaahumanu St., Aiea, HI 96701 h: 808-456-5330; w: 808-474-6953 f: 808-474-8445 e: daveand@aloha.net http://www.aloha.net/~daveand Greetings and salutations from your Class secretary staff. We have received some good input this month and have had some personal experiences to relate. Be assured that your input is appreciated and we take pleasure in sharing the news with the Class by way of this column. Some of you may not be aware that on our home page you can tap into the on-line Class directory, see a listing of the email addresses of all Classmates that have contacted us and check out several other interesting. Class related topics. The address for the home page is above.

Our first input c o m e s from Jere H a r p e r Jahl26@aol.com who says: I've retired from AT&T after 25 years—the last seven as account exec, to the State of CA. I tried working for MCI in 1996 here in Philadelphia— not fun! I'm teaching high school as a long term substitute at Kensington H.S. They have a 70% drop out rate—so it is quite challenging!

I confess that your web page interest is quite a role model for me. I have to get busy and do more recreating than the jogging I do. Haven't played golf since leaving Sacramento in early '96. The good news is that our daughter and four sons are all out on their own now—supporting themselves.

Our oldest son will graduate Fresno State this year and plans to do a graduate assistantship in music at Fullerton, CA this Fall in choral music.

Thanks Jere for that report on what you are now doing. There are lots of changes in the works all over the place as the age of retirement creeps up on us.

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Don Hallwachs dahallwachs@CCGATE.HAC. COM (aka WaXer '65) checked in with this report on his doings: I'm sending this from lovely downtown Camp Pendleton, the palatial computer room 2 of the UHIN trainer facility. You know it has to be a good location when the street that runs by the building is named Teamwork Road. I've been here sort of two weeks on and two weeks off in December, January, February, and now March. One side trip to Boulder, CO is tucked in there somewhere.

The UH-IN trainer has been undergoing test and development. The main part of my job is to conduct Contractor testing and to assist the Government folks with their testing. Tvo major parts of the total simulation are still under development, that being the Conmiunications/Navigation suite and the Tactical Environment suite. Comm/Nav is being done by our guys and should be done in about two weeks. Tactics is being done by a subcontractor, hence the reason for the Boulder Trip. Just to keep everybody happy, the subcontractor has transfened the work to Dayton, OH. The next official test will be 3-8 April, and I'll be there. In some obscure part of the contract, it says we are to finish the sell-off to Uncle by 30 May 1997.1 certainly hope so. I'd forgotten how inconvenient this geographical bachelor thing can be. Luckily, the kids are full grown and out of the house.

I have it in my mind to get a good scanner for my home PC. Maybe then we can work out something whereby I can send you some digital cartoon updates for the '65 home page.

It's a bit tough out here to see Hale-Bopp due to the extensive amount of housing development. I had to drive about 40 miles inland to get some decent dark sky. It's quite a sight though.

Now we hear from Clyde Bingham binghamc@ pobox.tcs-inc.com who filed the following report: I was out in San Jose the week Pete died and heard it from Mike Paul. I was trying to relocate from DC area to the Bay Area. I lost my job here in February; and with divorce due to be final next month, it seemed like the perfect time to return to where all my relatives are. Did a few interviews and attended software job fair, but nothing in the bag (yet).

The government contracting that I've been doing for last 9-1/2 years is sure different than commercial work in Silicon Valley. My phone number is 703-845-0964.

I assume you have also heard about Rene Gonzales' losing battle. Pat Martin said he got a letter from Rene's dad saying Rene passed away last September. I had written Rene last year but never received reply. Apparently Rene was in Carmel Valley and had a lonely time the last few years.

I'll give you updated info on me soon. Start new job in Annapolis tomorrow, but still want to move out West. Something about having to put bread on the table.

Thank you Steve MacDonald for the note that Lee Watkins has just retired to the Atlanta area after having shut down the Charleston, SC base. Congratulations, Lee, on a great career in the Navy and best wishes for the next venture.

Hap Hadd reports that Betsy and Clem Meehan, Melanie and Pete Gness and the Hadds (and other unnamed folks) have started a Washington, DC husband and wife golfing group that went on its 2nd Annual outing to PA in mid-April. Last year, they had six couples and, playing Captain's choice, the three teams recorded scores of 76, 78 and 78; not bad. Betsy Meehan and Melanie Gness carried Tom Murphy and Hap. This year eight couples were lined up. If anyone wants to join Hap, et. al., in the future, please let Hap know; especially if they have access to a nice course.

Of course, we are thankful for that report. Hap, but how about some pictures and a complete roster of names and some humorous anecdotes.

Well Done! To the Class of '65 on the response to the invitation to join in the Pete Robinson Locker fimd raiser. We have the necessary amount collected

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David (son of Denny) McComb, Pete Scardigno, Brian Lantier, Wayne Goodroe, Fred Berthrong, Tom Cruise and Bob Elder holding a tribute to Pete Robinson.

for the locker and will be putting the excess toward

a seat in the stadium. I spoke with Pete's wife, Joan, and she is very moved and touched by the continual support she and Pete have received since the onset of his cancer over six years ago. From Joan, a heart felt thanks to all. The photo was taken at the Robinson's funeral in early April.

From Ed Linz exchpub@erols.com we have the following: Thanks for taking the lead on Pete's Locker. We have followed his heroic struggle and are confident that he is now resting in peace. In order to assist in the funding of Locker #65 dedicated to Pete, we would like to donate a portion of each '65 sale of our new book, LIFE ROW, A Case Study of How a Family Can Survive a Medical Crisis, to the fund. We say "our book" because LIFE ROW is truly a Class of 1965 project. It was written by Ed Linz and is being published by Aaron Spurway through his company, Exchange Publishing (he has been publishing newspapers in Spokane since 1978). The book is based on the experiences of Ed and his famUy from when they initially confronted the diagnosis of a fatal, and mysterious, heart disease in 1991 until a successful heart transplant operation in late 1994. The final chapter, "Ten Steps To Survive An Extended Medical Crisis," may be particularly helpful for anyone whose family or friends are facing a difficult medical situation. We expect that the book will be very successful when released nationally later this year. We currently have limited copies available from the initial press run for $16 plus $4 postage. Mail orders with check should be sent to Exchange Publishing, P.O. Box 2394, Springfield, VA 22152 or e: exchpub@erols. com with credit card info. Please identify yourself as a member of '65 so that we can make a donation for each order! There are several sections of the book which involve flashbacks discussing USNA during our era and the Navy in general during the Cold War years. Several Classmates, including Mark Davis and Spike Karalekas, are also involved in the story. Once again, thanks for your efforts to honor Pete. We hope that we are able to use LIFE ROW to assist in the project.

Thanks, Ed for that generous offer and good luck on the book.

While on a recent business trip to the Atlanta, GA area, I had the pleasure of visiting with CM. Wood and his bride Shea and also with BJ and Paul Kellog.

CM. is enjoying his role as a scientist (health phys-

ics) with the CDC in Atlanta. He has been there for the past four years and has the additional pleasure of living on a tmly beautiful lake on which he regularly cmises in his fast boat. In December, CM. was married to the former Shea MacKenzie who has, among many other talents, the distinction of being a published author of several wonderful cookbooks.

Paul Kellog is a senior project manager with the NRC Paul has had a very distinguished career with the NRC and has also enjoyed a period of time during which he did not work for the NRC. During that respite of several years, he and his lovely wife, BJ, worked together to build a successful cosmetic distribution business. All was going well until the Third Law of the Siberian Salt Mine was invoked by others. Anyway, BJ and Paul have a handsome family of two daughters and two sons, only one of whom still has a bungle cord attached to him.

As a final note, you all owe a hearty congratulations to Dave Ster Anderson who was married to Judy on 25 May in Hawaii. Judy is a career Naval Officer stationed in the islands doing analysis work.

She and Dave met while mnning, biking, swimming, roller blading, pumping iron, dancing and engaging in other CBAs (according to Dave, a CBA is simply a "calorie burning activity"). It is an understatement to say that CBAs are a way of life for Dave and Judy.

So when you visit the islands to see Dave, put on your mnning shoes. Congrats Dave and Judy, and Best Wishes from the Class of '65.

So that's it for this month. Please send Dave those emails, letters etc; and please do not forget to take those pictures and send them in with a word or two of description.

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Pres: CAPT Fr«d P. Moosally, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CDR Mike Baird, USN (Ret.) 63 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 West Coast: Robert G. Johnson, Jr., Esq. 30011 Ivy Glenn, Suite # 1 2 4 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 w: 714-495-1211; f: 714-495-7736 Looks like everyone is still preoccupied with other things. This may go down as the shortest column I've ever written. I have some information on planned events, but nothing concrete to report. Here goes.

For those in the Washington, DC area. Chuck Grutzius is hard at work planning a Class event focused on the Army/Navy Game. The idea is to take the train from Union Station up and back and, of course, celebrate up and back. I'll have more on this as the plans solidify. In other happenings, the Class Leadership Awards to the winning Officer and Petty Officer aboard HUE CITY (CG-66) was scheduled for 10 April. Bob Zvacek was slated to present the awards for the Class in Mayport, FL. I hope to have pictures and data by the next column article. The similar awards to GONZALEZ (DDG-66) will be made in Portland, ME, also in April.

I have only one address change. K. N. "Dutch" Ranch wrote to say that his new address is Box 1730, Vienna, VA 22183. Dutch is a program manager for Digital System Resources, Inc. in Arlington, VA. Well, that was quick and painless. I hope I have more luck with the mailbox next time. This is not fun. Hope you all have a great 4 July. All the best— Mike!!!

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Pres: CDR David E. Church, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: LCOL Jim McNeece, USMC (Ret.) 4832 Solomon Dr., Annandale, VA 22003-4041 e: SCRIBE67@AOL.COM So tonight I begin with bad news. Jeff Beinbrink passed away on 27 March 1997 of cancer at Balboa Naval hospital in San Diego. I have received much mail from Classmates and friends, so I will try to synopsize a bit. Jeff was clearly a person well liked, loved, and respected. From Steve Andres: Terry Young, Buddy Barnes, Judy and Pledger Robertson, and my wife Louise and I attended the Memorial Service for Jeff on 4 April at Fleet Training Center, San Diego, which was his last command. We represented our Classmates from 26th Company, many of whom would have attended if it were possible, and expressed our condolences on behalfoftheClassof'67.

Jeff hadn't been at fijll strength for some time, but he didn't know what the problem was unril recently. Some time ago, he went into the hospital for exploratory surgery. The doctors removed a small tumor from his abdomen. Everyone was optimistic, but he later experienced a serious blood problem necessitating transfusions. He overcame that setback, but last September, the doctors informed him that the cancer had returned in inoperable form. He embarked on chemotherapy and related treatments, but they were not successful. He retired on 20 March 1997. Jeff's goal was to complete 30 years of active duty service on 7 June 1997, but his retiring was the best decision for his family.

Jeff's family always had top priority. His wife Barbara, his mom and dad Bob and Shirley, brother and sister Glenn and Nancy, and sons Wil and Andrew were always present at the milestones of Jeff's Naval career. After he completed his overseas assignments to Italy and Korea in the mid-70s, he

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Joe and Nancy, Fred and Diana, and friends

arranged his duty assignments to stay in the San Diego area, which became his family's residence.

He met Barbara during his tour at the War College in 1991.

He was devoted to Wil and Andrew and went out of his way to provide a stable family life for them as they grew up. Today, they are fine young men who have great respect for their father. Wil is an aspiring actor living in San Diego, and Andrew is a sophomore at Arizona State on a baseball scholarship. Jeff negotiated several absences from Balboa in his final days to attend ASU games to see Andrew play. Jeff was physically tough himself and placed a high value on athletic excellence.

Those of us who can remember Jeff's own athletic career as a goalie on the Navy lacrosse team can appreciate his pride.

Larry Johnson also wrote, in part: As usual, Jeff kept his inward pain to himself and led most of us to believe he was an all up round, invincible to the last. He was a champion in the surface community and even managed to fly the P3 with me on several cross countries. As a Classmate, friend, and a person who could bear hug you to breathlessness, he will always be remembered for his zest of life and care for those who joined his path.

Finally, RADM Tim Beard '66 was Jeff's boss.

Tim sent me several emails before and after Jeff's death. We owe him a debt of gratitude for the help he gave Jeff and his family since last September.

On 20 March, I had the honor of officiating at the retirement ceremony of Captain Jeff Beinbrink at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego. As you may know, Jeff had been hospitalized off and on for the past two years with cancer. Sadly, a week after his retirement, Jeff passed away. My association with Jeff didn't begin until September 1996 when I assumed command of the Training Command Pacific.

Jeff was then the Commanding Officer of Fleet Training Center, San Diego; but because of his continuing fight against his disease, the unit was being run by his Executive Officer. When it became evident that he would not be able to resume his duties in full capacity, he came to me to explain his situation and outline his plans for the immediate future. He was candid about his condition, upbeat about his prospects, but realistic enough to ensure he had fully prepared for retirement and the possibility he might not make it until 7 June—30 years of service anniversary—his goal. From the beginning of our relationship, I was pleased with the way Jeff was upbeat and upfrontwith me about his situ-

ation. Jeff's dominating characteristics were his perseverance and refusal to admit defeat. These traits colored his every action, and I therefore held him in great esteem. Jeff's change of command was 15 November. Unfortunately, it was followed by several prolonged hospitalizations through the late Winter and into Spring. The retirement ceremony on 20 March at Balboa required a great deal of physical and psychological effort on Jeff's part, and he carried it off with a befitting demeanor.

On Friday, 4 April, a Memorial Service was held in the Fleet Training Center auditorium for Jeff.

The ceremony was superbly executed by the men and women of Fleet Training Center and was a fitting tribute to a shipmate. Eulogies were delivered during the service by Bill Smith '68; Jim Tumbull, a longtime friend and his former Commanding Officer (in GEORGE PmLip); and by me.

Jeff's legacy to the Navy will live on in everyone who served with him. I will certainly remember Jeff with great respect and fond memories, as will those of you who knew him well.

Now, on to other things. I never heard how it tumed out, but Tom Kelly mentioned a get together at Mac McCormack's in Woodbridge, VA. Tom said tentative plans included Lou Balestra, Pete White, Jack Young, Adam Llewellyn, myself and our wives. Mac has promised a weekend of "drinkin' and gaming to include a catfishing expedition!" Sure hope I get a report back on that one.

Got this one from Gary Tabbert. He has strayed a long way from his home base in Phoenix!

It's been awhile, so I thought I'd drop a few groups on you. Had dinner last month with Sally and Miles Libbey and Peggy and Barry Pollara in New Jersey. Miles is running his own company out of the Princeton area, and Barry is managing the region for a big brokerage firm. In fact, I am doing some consulting in Pakistan with Miles' company. Interesting work, even if the surroundings are not exactly resort quality.

Still stay in touch with Gaye and Ritcb Gouk, and I can verify his claim about kids in the house...and they are some great kids...visited with them in November, following up an employment opportunity at Boeing which is full of '67 guys. I heard from Jay Fontaine and Pat Staeheli during my probing for jobs. Nice to have pals in high places.

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I recently returned to Graytown, OH to put down some roots. Seems appropriate with the Navy career winding down and the other changes in my life. Don't know how long it will last, but it makes sense right now. I stopped at the DMV and asked if "USNA 67" was available as a custom license plate...Gone! OK, you guys, who has it? Actually, "67 USNA" is available, so I plan on getting that one when I get back. Right now, as I type this, 1 am in Sialkot (northern Pakistan, near the disputed India border), so most CONUS activity for me is either remote control or temporarily suspended! I guess I am in consideration for the farthest email, too.

I should be able to frequent DC on a more regular basis from Graytown than from Phoenix, so "Slummers"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;consider yourselves warned. Also, maybe Mary Jane and Ron Johnson would like to share driving to some of the home games next season. They must come pretty close to Toledo on their way from Michigan to USNA! I tentatively have set up my retirement for, of all days, 07 June 1997, at Offutt AFB in Omaha, NE. It is the normal drill weekend for my unit, so it seemed to be a logical choice. Of course, the papers will have an effective date of 01 July or 30 June (can't remember which one ROPMA specifies) but the ceremony is on track for an exact 30 years! Don't think I'll be throwing my cover into the air this time, however.

I got another retirement invitation today in the mail, as well. Jim Aldrich is retiring 30 April in the COMNAVAIRPAC Courtyard, NAS North Island. I guess it's that time for most all of the remaining few.

We'll have some star bearers left to carry on for us, though.

I intercepted some comms from Chuck Scherck to Dave Davis at USNA. Chuck is planning a 28th Company 30th Reunion get-together for the NavyRutgers football game on 13 September; and for any of you planning to attend (game or 28th Co. bash), Dave confirms that kickoff is scheduled for 1900... 'sense me.. .1 guess that's 7:00 p.m. now that we're almost all civilians.

Joe IVujillo sent a check for his 30th reunion deposit and a note with news via Dave Church. It reads: ...as for news, my new wife, Nancy and I spent some time in London on our honeymoon. We looked up Diana and Fred Bush. He is the air attache to the UK. We all had a great time. Diana is a gourmet cook and treated us to an extravagant brunch at their place. Fred plans to retire this June, and they may settle back in Montgomery. Enclosed is a picture of us and some friends who traveled with us.

I'm still practicing radiology in Tulsa and enjoying most of it. No plans of retiring soon. My oldest, Marie, is graduating from the University of Texas in May, Sarah is a sophomore at the University of Tulsa, and Nicholas is graduating from high school. He is in the decision-dilemma of college: Montana (skiing) or Kansas (graphic arts and girls)...some decision, huh! My youngest is in the fourth grade and enjoying sports.

Rereading this letter, I realize that the 30 year interim in communicating with USNA was updated in one and a half pages. I either led a dull life or forgot most of it.

Well, I can't comment on how exciting your life has been; but if you've read my columns over the past couple of years, you should realize you have pretty good company in the "forgetting" category.

Or m a y b e you read the c o l u m n s and forgot...no...let's don't do that! Thanks for the letter, Joe! I'd better get out of here before I get in trouble. That's it...Goodnight!...Jim

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Pres: RADM Kendell M. Pease, USN Sec'y: Leo Kuehn 531 Wilson Road, Annapolis, MD 21401-1061 http://www.usna68.com Sorry about last month guys. I hadn't received any mail or heard any news to pass on in the column, and I guess I just wasn't feeling really creative. Anyway, a little bit of both (mail and news, not creativity) to help with this month's column. So moving right along...

Received a note from Dick Evert. Dick and wife, Marty, departed the Washington area in April for San Diego. Dick is taking over as head of San Diego operations for a subsidiary of Texas Instmments.

Following his retirement as F-14 Program Manager at Navair, he worked in the DC area for a small company involved in Unmanned Air Vehicles. The Evert's son. Matt, graduated from UC Santa Barbara last year with an electrical engineering degree, and now lives in Dillon, CO where he has his own business designing and publishing web pages. He also works every week as a ski instractor at Copper Mountain Ski Resort. Dick reports that Marty was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Health in the Reagan administrative after they first came to DC in the late 80s, and then served for four years as the President of the American Occupational Therapy Association based in Bethesda, MD in the early 90s. She is now an assistant professor at Washington University in St. Louis, commuting there twice a month. Thanks for the update Dick. We'll miss seeing you back here, but know you'll find a place out in San Diego with many 68ers in the area.

And speaking of San Diego, Steve Haines sent in a short note and a copy of an article about Jay Johnson checking out the new F/A-18E/F aircraft at NAS Patuxent River. It seems our Classmate and CNO couldn't pass up the opportunity to get back in the seat for a little flight time in the Navy's newest fighter Steve reports that Denny Rowley had his annual St. Patties Day party again, with a great time had by all. Steve passes on that Denny and wife, Gail, say everyone is invited each year; they just don't take the time to send out invitations. Those who like this annual ritual just show up sometime the week before and leave some the week after... (I think you'll do just fine in San Diego, Dick!)

Steve also passed on the information conceming this Fall's Navy-San Diego State football game scheduled for Friday, September 5. It seems that due to potential scheduling conflicts with the San Diego Padres at San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium, the Navy football game is now scheduled for that Friday with kick off time at 11:35 a.m. Anyone for a tailgate breakfast?!

Jim Hurston sent me a nice letter from the Tidewater Virginia area. Jim is completing his third year teaching fifth graders at Malibu Elementary School in Virginia Beach. He reports that he is thoroughly enjoying the experience. Jim also reported on attending the ceremonies in February at NAS Oceana disestablishing the last East Coast A-6E squadron, VA-75, and the East Coast A-6E Attack Wing. Ceremonies were also held the same day at NAS Whidbey Island closing out the long operational career of that venerable aircraft. Jim saw a number of fellow Intruder crewmen that he had not seen for years including Classmates, Barry Yankolonis (with wife, Nancy) and Dick Taylor. Jim also attended a wedding in Pennsylvania where he saw Marty and Clay Thomas. The oldest Thomas' daughter who was also at the wedding is married to a P-3 pilot and Jim didn't miss the chance to kid her about being on per diem for the wedding! The wedding they were

attending was for the daughter of Jim's former XO when Jim commanded VA-176, Gary Stubbs (Duke '68). Jim reports that it was a very special and uplifting ceremony. Clay, by the way, is the director of White Sulpher Springs, a retreat facility owned by the Officers' Christian Fellowship and located in Manns Choice, PA. Jim also spoke with Sam Wilson around Easter. Sam lives on a farm in Camp Hill, AL (near Auburn).

Thanks for taking the time to write, Jim. Have a great Summer. (A good time for teachers, I'm told.)

Saw a brief write-up in the March 24, 1997 issue of Aviation Week reporting that John Lydiard had been named Vice President/General Manager of the Avionics Division of Nashua, NHâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^based Sanders, a Lockheed Martin company. According to the article, John had previously been vice president for NITE Hawk programs for the Lockheed Martin Aeronutronic Co. in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Congratulations, John. Guess you'll have somewhat different surroundings up there in New England.

Enjoy...

Lastly, will report that the local DC area luncheon was held the first Thursday in April. Jim CuUen took muster and reported that the following Classmates were in attendance: Joe Anderson (recently pinned on his second star), Terry Glover, John Kennedy, Ray K i d d , Bill Metzger, Joe Sikes, Frank Simmons, Jack Smith, Ed Sullivan, and Eric Washam. The gathering place is still the Crystal Gateway Marriott at about 11:30 on the first Thursday of the even months. Next two dates are 5 June and 7 August.

A reminder to please check out our Website at www.usna68.com. Dave Tyler has done a bang-up job. Thanks again to those of you sending mail and Class news. Have a wonderful Summer all of you...Leo

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Pres: William H. Newton III Sec'y: Steve Hudock 6006 Woodlake Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310 e: shudock@erols.com Jim Speer was kind enough to email a few groups about the April 5,1997 Navy vs. Maryland lacrosse game, which Rita and I and about 60 other Classmates and wives attended Steve Ward started off the Spring Season with a bang this year! He set up the Class tent (if you haven't seen it, you're missing a thing of beauty) and choreographed a '69 Class soiree in conjunction with the game. A well done to Steve Ward, Al Cipriani, all their helpers, and the 9th Company Mids who staged a great party. (As you may recall, '69 is sponsoring the 9* Company) Never one to miss a party, the 11th Company also used the occasion to have a mini-reunion. Despite the fact that Navy lost the lacrosse game, the 11th Company (as always) won the party! Present for the gathering were: Mary and Tony ApoUaro (who drove in from Long Island); Jody and Tom Verrengia (who flew in from Miami); Becky and Chuck Karlan (who flew in from KANSAS!...are they party lovers, or what?); Jack Lahren (who drove up from Virginia Beach...his wife, Sandy, didn't make the trip as she had to hold down the fort), and the westem Fairfax County, Virginia contingent consisting of: Mary Jane and Jim Slaight and their daughter Stacey; Shanda and Pat Sullivan (Pat was the one with the dachshund laying over his shoulder or poking its head out of his shirt; Shanda was the one in dark glasses trying to pretend she was waiting for a friend); and Sandy and Jim Speer

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In addition to the lacrosse game and party, the 11th crowd took the opportunity to welcome Chuck Karlan to the ranks of the big FIVE OH! The celebration was held at the Carrol's Creek Restaurant in Annapolis. Becky brought the birthday cake and Chuck's Company mates brought the roast! 27 years of discreet memories and pent up revenge!! Diana and Bob Boynton (in Beijing), and Nancy and John LaTourrette (in Nevada) were unable to attend but did manage to bum up the Intemet with some terrific stories...most of them undeliverable in a public restaurant. Linda and John Bodine (in Houston), Barbara and John Post (in Charlottesville), and Jerry and Brad Hawkins (Virginia Beach) were, also, unable to attend, but did send their best wishes. For those 11th Company Tigers that were unable to make the event.. .You missed a great party!.. .especially the part where Chuck was actually showing concern (sweating) over the course several of the stories were taking. But, in the end, we were professionally discreet...and he owes us big time! Many thanks, Jim for providing this great write-up.

Stan Bryant wrote in from somewhere at sea on board KENNEDY where he has settled into the job as COMCARGRU Four after completing an interesting tour in Iceland as Commander of the Iceland Defense Force. He loves the job since it keeps him flying from the ship regularly. He and Judi recently traveled to the Pacific Northwest to do some skiing followed by attending the ceremonies that bid farewell to the venerable A-6 Intmder. VA-196 was the last squadron to shut down out there, and since that was Stan'sfirstsquadron, he felt drawn back out west to where all the fun began for him, rather than attending the concurrent ceremony for VA-75 conducted in Oceana. Helen and Bob Neumann accompanied the Bryant's. Bob flew with Stan over Viet Nam and has been with Bath, Ohio, since he got out over 20 years ago. Bob Wood, another A-6 driver, is now retired and working as a travel agent in his second life, made all of the arrangements for Stan. Bob and Janie are doing great work in the travel world.

Stan mentions other Classmates in the Norfolk area, including: Bob Klosterman, first CO of JOHN C. STENNIS [Ed. Note: Please see the Class of '72 column for a nice write up of the Change of Command...Nancy]; Greg Brown, CO of DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (when "Zipper" finally leaves IKE in '98, it will end a string of seven years mnning that the Class of '69 has had one of its own commanding a carrier starting with Jim Ellis in 1991. Speaking of Jim, he continues to lead the pack having put on his third star and now serving in DC as N3 at OPNAV. The rest of the Norfolk contingent includes: Bob Sprigg, ACOS for Plans and Policy at SACLANT; Lee Duckworth at Doctrine Command, Bill Laz at the PE.B, and Ken Cech who just left the COS job at CCDG-8. Stan noted many others in the area, but he was mnning out of airspeed and encouraged others to write in and share what's happening around them. He also noted the Steve Brixey, another A-6 bombardier who has been out since the mid 70s has been working in the aircraft industry most of the time.

Steve is presently living in Wildomar, CA, and is working for Loral Corp. Finally, Stan writes with some glee about Bob Rachor, his old roomie. Seems "The Rocket" is out at TRANSCOM knocking them dead as Comptroller, although no one remembers him being able to balance his checkbook. Brenda and Bob are living aboard Scott AFB and enjoying the cushy Air Force life. Between Jessica's horses and Geoff's college bills, we hope Bob is making ends meet without having to borrow from the TRANSCOM accounts (just kidding. Rocket!) That's a great letter, Stan. Many thanks for taking the time out and keying it out for us.

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John Post reported in from Charlottesville, VA, where he is mnning a very successful Arthroscopy Center. He says it' a shame when he looks at the Classes behind us in Shipmate and they look old!

Many of our members turn fifty this year, and he's already gotten his invitation to AARP, but doesn't think he could stand taking an old person's discount, so he threw it away. Life in Charlottesville is good.

John and his wife and another couple rented a sailboat in Guadaloupe for a week in the Caribbean and says it's amazing how quickly those knockabout skills retum. He was in Houston turning in his third application to the Space Shuttle program and shared diner with Mike Lounge. Mike left NASA a short while ago to join SPACEHAB and, in his words, is a "slimeball contractor" to NASA. He is in excellent health, extremely funny, spends periodic time in Vienna, VA, for an of those who would like to get up with him. In January, John did more than "mn into" Roger Henderson. He had a number of problems with his left knee and gave John his first opportunity to operate on a Classmate. Believe it or not Roger can still walk! Lastly, John mentions seeing Jim Speer on a regular basis. Jim is now a "consultant to the govemment." He recently spent a couple of weeks in Pensacola, FL, and I'm sure single-handedly straightened out the entire multi-base area saving the govemment millions at the same time. John's guess is that's what he'll tell us the next time we see him.

Pat Sullivan recently celebrated his 50"" and while dining at local favorite restaurant with another couple realized that he recognized the couple at a table next to him, exchanged pleasantries and went on with his meal. It was apparently then he began to get suspicious, looked more carefully around the restaurant, and realized that he knew everyone in the place. It turns out that his wife, Shanda, had rented the entire restaurant for the evening for the most super 50"' birthday party he could imagine. Way to go Shanda!

And on that happy note, I'll close this column with the renewed plea for more information. Write, call, email—I'll be happy to pass along just about anything. BEAT ARMY—Steve.

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Pres: Fred Hall Sec'y: CDR Royal Connell, USN (Ret.) 1978 Valley Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401 e: njrotc@arctic.nadn.navy.mil Greetings all, may this find you warm and in good weather. There is little mail but some important considerations for us this month. First of all, I received an email from Tom Crowley '78. He's the PCO of HOPPER (DDG-70). You can see where this is going, right? Well you're right, he has asked us for help in his ship's commissioning in San Francisco, 6 September 1997. He invites the entire Class to the ceremony and points out that he is aware that we were very involved with the commissioning of LAKE ERIE. He is reluctant to press for support again so soon but has had several of our folks approach him with an interest in helping out. The commissioning is being sponsored by the San Francisco Navy League (POC: Marcial Garcia "hopper@acsnet.net") Speaking of LAKE ERIE, I got a note from CAPT Roy Chappie who relieved Ron Route '71 as CO of Lake Erie last July. They have completed her third year of commissioned service, and he took the time to announce the 1996 winners of the Class of '70 Leadership Awards as LT Brian J. Quin, USN and OS2(SW) Michael B Green, USN. RADM Woody Sutton, who is now commander Naval Surface Group MidPac and commander Naval Base Pearl Harbor, emceed the ceremony and presented the awards. LT Quin is the ship's Fire Control Officer and led the Aegis Fire Control division in the ship's winning of the Battle "E". Petty Officer Green is a stalwart in the operations department and serves as Tactical Information Coordinator and is a member of the ship's award winning Honor Guard. LAKE ERIE is currently deployed with the Constellation Battle Group to the Fifth Fleet.

Lynn Widener is starting to plan for the 30th Reunion already. He's looking into Loew's Annapolis again for the year 2000. Available weekends are few; however, we have a choice of either Labor Day weekend or the 18th of November with football games. We got lots of positive feedback from the 25th there, but now's the time for you to voice your opinion pro or con, offer comments or suggestions, etc. We need your input.

Bits and Pieces: FHTNC notes that Bill Doud recently deployed to WestPac as CO of ANTIETAM and George Galdorisi recently returned from deployment with the staff of CruDesGm Three. For those of you who are not either in the local area or who are not in the Class email directory, you might be interested to know that the 11th Company Wardroom, which we sponsor, had a dining-in last April which we helped to underwrite. The organizer of said event was then-Midshipman 1/c Keefer son of our own Tom Keefer.

That's all folks, if you want to read more, write more. Ring-A-Ding-Ding.

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Membership: 67% Pres: CAPT Perry Martini USN Sec'y: CDR Brian Horais USNR (Ret.) 11234 Cranbrook Lane, Oakton, VA 22124 e:bhorais@wjsa.com Spring has spmng, but there is still an occasional frost and even a few snowflakes. I hope you have all survived Winter and the Dark Ages and are sharpening your pencils in anticipation of the many inputs you will soon be making to the Shipmate column.

Don't hold back! I welcome any and all news. Group photographs from the 25th Reunion are featured again this month thanks to excellent support from' the Shipmate publications staff. You may notice that the type of paper used in the Class news section has changed. Let me know if you have any comments on the new paper, and I will forward them on the Shipmate staff. Perry Martini forwarded news of the recent flag rank selection listings for the Marine Corps. John Sattler is to be congratulated as the first General select from the Class of 1971. Semper Fi John!. I had a chance to visit with and work as a member of the pit crew for Debbie and Mike Bluestein as they initiated a new racing season at Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia. Mike is racing formula Ford-Continental in Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) sanctioned racing. He repainted his car a bright red and proudly displays the number 71 on car as his official race number. Best of luck this racing season Mike! Skip Liddell recently passed through the Washington, DC area and met with Steve Pelstring and myself for lunch. Skip is a Vice President with Kanawha (like Okinawa without the 'O') Insurance Company and was in town for an Insurance Industry Legislative meeting. Steve is at the Pentagon at OPNAV in charge of the Force Stmcture Assessment. I received a call recently from Mark Krivonak in Florida letting me know that Walt Haventstein has relocated to the Washington, DC area. Walt is with Raytheon E-Systems and was promoted to VP and General Manager of the Raytheon E-Systems office in Falls Church, VA. Congratulations and welcome to the Washington, DC area Walt. Keep those letters and cards coming!

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Pres: L C O L Bob Lee, USMC Sec'y: CDR Rich Robison, USN (Ret.) 12695 Catawba Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22192 f: 703-413-5376; e: robison_rich@prc.com http://www.charm.net/~bfant/usna72/72toc.htm

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Emails...we get emails...we get lots and lots of emails.. .Yes, indeed, ladies and gents, the Class Web Page has been busy lately. Thanks to webmaster Andy Wehrle, your scribe has been wired into a lot of exchanges with those Classmates who are on-line.

Aaah, but does that mean that nobody writes anymore? Not so! Received the following from Ken Smith: My wife, Susan, was just reminding me that, after having bored you with the pictures of the scoreboard at the '95 Navy-SMU game where she proposed to me, I had not followed up with the result. Well, we tied the knot the following 13 April.

So, as we approach our first anniversary and another crushing defeat for SMU at the hands of Navy is on the horizon (the game's in the Cotton Bowl again!), here's just a note to say my answer was "yes!"

We honeymooned in Estes Park, CO and hiked the Rocky Mountains National Park. My oldest, Melissa, sang at the wedding, and my son Jason was best man. (He gave a heck of a toast for a thenten-year-old.) Jennifer read our wedding certificate (an old Quaker custom from Susan's Haverford, PA heritage), and Aima, our youngest, was flower girl.

It was truly a blended family affair.

I saw Ed Perrott at a conference in Denver last week, and we agreed to both be at the 25th. Hope to see you there, too.

Thanks for the update. Ken! The Smiths reside at 1709 Lake Hill Lane, Piano, TX 75023.

The Smiths' Wedding Party: Melissa, Susan, Ken, Jennifer, Anna and Jason News from F a r Away Dept. Got the following from Mike Joyner: Just a short note to say hello from Jakarta, Indonesia. I artived over here (in late March) and will be here for three or four months working on a project for Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), the state-owned electric company. The govemment of Indonesia plans to privatize and partially deregulate the company in the next few years, so I am over here helping them to develop and implement a manpower planning model. The company has 58,000 employees and is experiencing about 15% annual growth in electricity demand.

Last month I served as tour guide for a group of managers from PLN visiting a few utilities in the U.S. The highlight of the trip was the day we spent with the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company, where Jack Skolds (5th Co.) is President and COO. For any Classmates who might happen to be out 32nd Co.

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this way, the drinks are on me! My mailing address and telephone number in the States will stay the same. I have voice mail, and the mail will be forwarded. I also have email—MCJoyner@aol. com. I look forward to seeing everyone at homecoming.

Thanks for the note, Mike!

This and That From the Web Dept. Jim Pledger (pledgers@aol.com) recently completed his tour as Commander, Afloat Training Group, WESTPAC in Yokosuka and transferred to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard at Bremerton (Comptroller). His new address is: 17940 State Highway 305 N.E., Poulsbo, WA 98370; h: 360-394-1902; w: 360-476-7550. Peg and Jim "Archie" Labelle jjlabell@ix.netcom.com are doing well in Colorado where Jim is Lead System Designer, Computers and Communications Systems for Lockheed-Martin Astronautics. Their address: 6058 South Pierson Court, Littleton, CO 80127; h: 303-972-3163; w: 303-977-0697. Judy and Al Thomson gthomson@erols.com are living in Centreville, VA; Al is stationed at the Pentagon as one of the Duty Captains in the Navy Command Center. Aaron (oldest son) is an Architecture Major at Virginia Tech and Greg (youngest) is a senior at Centreville High and will be attending Tech next year. Carl Strawbridge, who is currently CO of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (NH), is retiring in July.

He was kind enough to pass along that Paul Jorgensen assumed command of SUBMEPP in Portsmouth in May (congrats to you both!), Jim Dunn is working for Essex Engineering (also in Portsmouth), Steve Bills is working for Booz-Allen Hamilton in Crystal City, and John Welch is President of Electric Boat in Groton.

25th Reunion Dept. Plans are moving along rapidly for the Reunion to be held 17-19 October at the BWI Marriott in Baltimore. You should have received the first Reunion flyer from Rich Goldsby back in March; the second will be in your mailbox shortly. Information and the latest updates are also available on the Class Web Page. Gary Hall, who— it is said—stays awake nights planning things for the Reunion, was kind enough to provide the following list (suitable for cutout and posting on your refrigerator door). Enjoy!

USNA Class of 1972 25th Reunion To Do List For USNA '72 Wives/Better Half: You know he'll procrastinate so here's what has to be done: Reunion Events Friday, 17 Oct thru Sat, 18 Oct • Hotel Reservation: BWI Marriott: 410-8598300 or 800-228-9290. Mention USNA Class of '72.

Do this immediately.

• Plane Reservation: USAIR discount rates. Mention USNA Class of '72 even if you're not using the discount rate.

• Register for Class events: Mail form and check to Rich Goldsby. Do this ASAP. • Optional: Register for Alumni Association event: Friday evening dinner. Mail form with check for that event to the USNA Alumni Association. Do this as soon as forms are available. Watch Shipmate and/or our last flyer in June/July.

• Tickets for Saturday football game: Call 800US4 Navy (874-6289) and order tickets, ask for '72 section on the Blue (home) side.

Monitor our USNA Class of '72 Homepage: http:/ /www.charm.net/~bfant/usna72/72toc.htm • Dress for Events: Alumni Association Friday Dinner and USNA '72 Saturday Dinner Dance: Men suit. Women Cocktail Dress. All other events casual attire.

Avg temperature in mid-Oct is 52-55 degrees during the day, mid to upper 40s at night.

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Final Note Dept. Congratulations are in order for Doug Roulstone, who assumed command of JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN-74) back in April. The following eloquent and moving description is provided by Andy Wehrle, who attended the ceremony.

The 3rd of April dawned bright and warm, the beauty of the day enhanced by the previous three days of near freezing temperatures and wind chill.

As my wife and 13 year old daughter approached JOHN C. STENNIS with me, the little one asked, "Daddy, what are those cone things at the bottom of the ropes?" I couldn't help but laugh. In the lee of the newest and finest nuclear powered aircraft cartier in the U.S. fleet, arguably the most technologically sophisticated ship ever built, the first question my daughter asks focused on perhaps the simplest and most ancient technology employed on STENNIS—rat guards. Actually I was thankful for the question—I could answer it! After ten years as a grunt and IS years as a civilian, any other question might have been too hard!

As we boarded STENNIS, two floods began—my daughter's questions and my emotions. And my daughters questions were much easier to deal with it turns out. Now, days later, the questions have subsided, but the emotions still rage. The day was, at least for me, and for the rest of my Classmates in attendance, richly symbolic. On this day, our Classmate, CAPT Douglas R. Roulstone, USN, and USNA Class of '72, assumed command of STENNIS from CAPT Robert C. Klosterman, USN, and USNA Class of '69. In a very real way, this ancient ritual change-of-command ceremony was much more than the passing of command, for this command was being passed from the Class of '69 to the Class of '72. This ceremony was symbolic of having earned the respect of our Firsties—the men whom we had feared and respected as Plebes, the men who had been virtual gods to many of us— now, this ceremony was also a coming of age. One of our own was assuming command from a former Firstie—VERY satisfying. And, I am sure, VERY appropriate.

Everything about the ceremony was first class, the crew decked out smartly in dress blues with medals jangling at every step, the red, white, and blue bunting, white chair covers. It was particularly enjoyable to experience the pomp and ceremony with my daughter at hand. Her sense of wonder and awe was almost palpable. As each dignitary was piped aboard and each announcement boomed through the IMC, I could almost feel it sinking into her young mind and soul. No telling what this day will produce in her life. I can remember the powerful effect a similar day had in my life when I was her age. Indeed, this day was a very real fruit of that far off and all but forgotten day. 1 smiled inwardly with satisfaction and thankfulness for ceremony, for pomp and circumstance, particularly now that I was an observer!!!

As the ceremony began, and the colors were trooped, the tears began. Such a simple, yet powerful ceremony. I wasfilledwith pride and the memories of so many former ceremonies, so many hours on so many parade decks. And the oldest of those memories were in the minds of every Naval Academy graduate there, "Ladies and gentlemen, before you, on historic Worden Field, stands the Brigade of Midshipmen..." And yet another question from my daughter, "Daddy, why are you crying?"

In the receiving line, as I took CAPT Klosterman's hand and looked him in the eye, it was my pleasure to say simply and emphatically, "Thank you. Captain." As I stepped down the line, I introduced my wife and daughter with pride to my Classmate. After shaking hands warmly and congratulating Doug and his wife heartily, it was my pleasure to present them with one more memento celebrating the day, a collection of congratulatory email notes from Classmates which I had collected.

After strolling past the static displays of ordnance, firefighting equipment and Marine infantry weapons, my bride and I took our daughter on one of the tours led by members of the ship's company.

As we rode the number 4 elevator to the deck, my daughter clung to my arm and squealed with glee.

"Almost as good as a roller coaster, huh?" I jibed. I

got a roll of the eyes and a "Oh come on. Dad!" look, but it was clear she had been thrilled by the ride! On theflightdeck, we were greeted by a young ship's store clerk. Her pride in her uniform and in her ship were evident from her squared away appearance, self-confidence and positive attitude. She had obviously been well schooled on the tour she was to provide and answered questions with authority and confidence. It was a pleasure to walk the flight deck with her.

Later we returned to the hangar deck and the reception. Eric Davis, a Classmate, had rounded up all five Classmates in attendance and a photographer. After the obligatory Classmate shot for Shipmate, Doug had a picture taken of him and his father, a retired Navy captain. Class of '46. It was another tear-jerking moment—what a day this must have been for Doug's father!

As my bride, and fellow former Marine, and I enjoyed the bug juice and strawberties she asked why 1 was so pensive. "Just playing 'what if?'" I replied. And as she has on many occasions in the past 22 years, my bride looked me square in the eyes and said flatly, "Well if you're going to play that game, I'll take our daughter and go on home."

I could only smile sheepishly and demure, of course she was right; had I gone in the Navy, I might never have met her nor fathered my two beautiful daughters. Still, command of a carrier!

When CAPT Klosterman and his wife finally departed, the crew assembled in a cordon from the reception area to the quarterdeck and gave their former commanding officer a resounding and heartfelt round of applause. There were many a tight throat and misty eye as the bos'n piped his former commander ashore, "Captain Robert C. Klosterman, United States Navy, departing." The 4 bells sounded to signal CAPT Klosterman's departure seemed to hang in the air—as if they, too, mourned his departure. A fitting tribute.

But that tribute only served to emphasize the joy of the occasion for our Classmate. Indeed, each of us who shared four years on the Severn with Doug felt the same measure of pride and joy in our Classmate's accomplishment!

What a day! A day etched in our memories, a day to treasure, a day to build upon, a day to savor.

Congratulations Classmate! May the good Lord continue to bless JOHN C. STENNIS and the United States Navy.

More to come. D. O. IVied and IVue with '72.

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Pres: Tom Storch Sec'y: Dirk P.D. Mosis III 1266 W. Paces Ferry Road #594, Atianta, GA 30327 h: 404-231-4785; w: 404-812-5314 e: DMOSIS3@aol.com [Ed. Note: Please note that we inadvertently ran the '73 April 1996 column in our April 1997 issue of Shipmate. We apologize for any inconvenience this error may have caused anyone. The following contains both the column your Secretary intended for April and his normally scheduled column...Nancy.]

April 1997 Column I would give you my email address, but then I probably would not be able to get on anyway. GRRR! If I sound cynical, or frastrated, then you are so observant. Dmosis3@aol.com. Please give it a try. But, I have been trying to get hooked up for 1.5 hours, to include talking to a tech rep, but to no avail. I think I will blame my 9-year old son for doing something toil...

Tom Kilcline, Deputy Commander of Carrier Air Wing FOURTEEN achieved a career milestone as he made his one thousandth carrier arrested landing, piloting an F-14D onto CARL VINSON on 10 November 1996. (Tom, great way to recognize your Marine Shiomate. Tune 1997

Corps brethren!) Tom has accumulated his traps flying the F-4 Phantom, F/A-18 Hornet and F-14 Tomcat, landing on nine different carriers. And the event was all the more special as it occuned during Tiger Cmise when three of his children—Tommy, Beth, and Katie—were on the platform to wave the pass.

Congratulations, Tom! That's 999 more than I experienced! That F-4 on 1st Class cmise is still about the greatest feeling I ever had!

I spoke briefly with Bruce Hargus at Air Products in Pennsylvania. We were comparing notes on how to catch Tom Gallagher's change-of-command.

While Bmce has a lot of travel, he likes the new position.

Evelyn Marquardt dropped a note from Annapolis. She sees a lot of the '73 tail-gate crowd.. .Evelyn, be wary of the company you keep. Thanks for staying in touch!

Scott Krajnik spent the $.32 to send us some news. Thanks, Scott! What a guy! Prior to the Navy basketball victory over Bucknell, securing the NCAA berth, Scott, Ross Chaffin and son. Matt, Color Girl Jane and Captain Pat Fogarty, and Kevin Callahan and Barbie Krajnik had dinner at the Little Campus Inn prior to the big game. Kevin's idea of the '73 blimp inside Alumni Hall went a little limp. But the effort and thought was there. '73 Spirit! (Please see the accompanying photos of said blimp making an appearance at Army-Navy basketball with the help of Mrs. Paul Ryan and 'Tom Storch.) Pete Flynn and Susan saved seats for Scott and crew. And a big Navy victory!

Scott tells us that the Fogarty's are going to Philadelphia after daughter, Kristen, marries Ensign John Wiliams '96, as Pat assumes command of Northern Division Naval Engineering Command. Congratulations, Pat! And thanks for the news, Scott.

Captain Paul Hendrickson completed the twoweek Reserve course at The Naval War College. And Brian Roby is aboard KITTY HAWK out of San Diego.

Speaking of San Diego, I was in the area to see my nephew become PFC Mosis, third in the line of Mosis Marines; and I was able to visit with Doug Leiand in Coronado. WOW! What a great place.

Weather, Navy, and cold beers in Doug's neighborhood, where the owner of the brewery knows Doug by name after only two weeks on the island.

Hmmm... Sally is set to join Doug shortly in their new home on Coronado. It sounds like Doug has big plans for Navy-San Diego State this Fall!

I guess that's about it for now. I hope you have a great summer! '73!

June 1997 Column Greetings! These column deadlines sure seem to be coming around more quickly these days. Is this another sign of old age? Can you sleep through the night without getting up? Come on; admit it! According to the actuaries, we have just passed the halfway mark in our lives. There are to be 3-4 million people 95 years of age in the U.S. in another fifty years; sounds good to me!

Jim Chapman sent a new 9th Company roster, and he reports that Bob Hartling is CO of MONTEREY (CG-61). Bob and Kathy live in Virginia Beach. Jim has not found Brian Orr, Dave Schrader and Carl Hance, as well as Carol and Bob Brathune have moved with no forwarding address. Dave Architzel took command of THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) on 1 November. Jim saw several '73er's at the ceremony: Joy and Jim Etro, Sue and Mark Salmen, and John Harvey. Jim is in DC; Mark is with Northwest Airlines in St. Paul, MN; and John is CO of an Aegis cmiser in Norfolk. And Mark recently made Captain in the Reserve. Jim, thank you for the update!

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Larry Myers sent some 22nd Company news. Bill Doherty and Larry have teamed up in their search for addressees. Bill recently located Ron Whisenhunt in Broken Arrow, OK with wife, Terry.

Ron is an Environmental and Safety Engineer with Crane-Carrier. Bill also found Bill Neilsen in Ft. Lauderdale with wife, Cara Jean. Dick Hoover and Steele Glenn are LOST. CAPT Bill Kordis and family visited Carol and Larry over the holidays. Joe Klingseis stopped by to visit, too. Bill's wife, Linda, and their daughters, Lindsey and Erin, live south of DC in Montclair, VA; and after a 9-month tour at the Pentagon, Bill moved to San Diego as HS Wing Commander at North Island. [Needs of the Navy!] Bill's change of command will probably be in June when he will retum to the Kordis women while being CO of the ROTC programs at George Washington University.

Collette and Joe Klingseis and sons. Rick and Steve, live three blocks from the Myers. Joe just finished an OSD tour in Policy and Strategy where he earned the Defense Superior Service Medal and has commenced major command training pipeline enroute to assuming command of ANZIO (CG-68) out of Norfolk.

Larry has been with System Planning Corporation since retiring in September '94. He is heading up business development in Australia, so travel has been a constant. Carol says Larry is working too hard, but he loves the job. Daughter, Michelle, is a sophomore at James Madison University, and their son is a freshman at Oakton High School. As per Larry's Christmas cards: Carol and Ben Francisco are in Williamsburg; Lynne and Chip Keener are in Houston, with Chip living part-time in Angola where he is the manager for a deepwater drilling ship for Global Marine; the Mike O'Sullivan's have relocated to Yardley, PA where Mike is with Lockheed Martin Telecommunications with business in Korea, South Africa, UAE, Rome London, etc. The Jim Van Sickles are still in Pensacola with Jim flying Northwest out of Detroit to the Far East and Hawaii. The best news was that Marilyn (Van Sickle) is recovering nicely from '95 cancer surgery with a good prognosis. Kaitiin (14), Britton (7) and Keaton (5) keep Marilyn hopping!

Larry, thank you for the update. Good Stuff!

Denis Eaton writes from Leesburg, VA, having departed from Springfield last Summer. His commute to Tysons Corner takes about the same amount of time as before due to use of the Dulles Greenway.

Young Denis played freshman football at Loudon County High School. Stephen is playing soccer.

Dawn has the new house in order. And, all is well with the move to the "counfry". Thank you, Denis.

Jack Pohlmeyer sent us some 25th Company news. Jim Moseman is CO of PRINCETON (CG-59) upon retum from a NATO tour in Bmssels, Belgium.

Larry Carello retired as a captain in the Reserve and isflyingDC-lOs overseas for Northwest. He has played golf with Bob Clarey in Honolulu during a long layover Bob retired from active duty on 1 September 1995. Nona and Tobin McNatt joined Jack, and Bob's wife, Kathy, at Bob's ceremony in Pensacola. Bob gave a terrific address, and Bob is now a Navy dependent as Kathy is still on active duty. Jack and family got to visit Bob for a few hours on their way to Kauai for vacation.

Kyle Smith is flying for American Airlines out of DC. Kyle and Jack have gotten together for a sailing trip from Key West and some water sports at Cancun.

(Jack acknowledges they have very understanding wives!)

Jack is still flying MD-88s for Delta, mostly in the eastem half of the U.S. And, Jack continues to be very active in the Blue and Gold Program.

Jack, thank you. (And, Classmates, I particularly appreciate Jack humoring me by writing to me in longhand script—my preferred means of communication.)

Martha and John Gorman wrote to us from Quito, Ecuador. (And as I write this, there is a change of power taking place down there.) John is Naval Attache and senior Navy "guy" of two in Ecuador. Navy visits and coordination between many staffs for training and other Navy interests keep John more than occupied. Jack (9) and Anna (13) are in a superb school with Ecuadorians, Americans and Internationals. Anna is playing the clarinet; Jack is on tmmpet, and both are leaming Spanish.

Martha is hugely occupied with "room mother," Attache wife meetings and luncheons, tennis, volunteer work and more. They are enjoying the beauty of eternal Spring at 9,200', and have been to the Galapagos Islands, and are just beginning to explore the local area. Thanks, John and Martha. It sounds wonderful!

Christine and Bob Nestlerode write from Groton, CT where Bob took command of SUBASE New London. Mike Kane, Bob's ol' roomie, attended.

Chris stays very busy with the Cub Scouts, although she has tried to decrease some of this in light of Bob's job as Base Commander Karl, Robert, and Austin enjoyed the snows of '96. Karlfinishedthe 7th grade; Robert bridged to Boy Scouts, and Austin earned his Wolf Badge. So, a very busy year, to include three full days in the Museum of American History out of 10 days in DC. Thank you, Companymate!

Bev and Don Jefferson had a very busy '96. Bev went on her first duck hunt with Don. Ali received all kinds of high school awards (11 varsity letters; Most Inspiring Senior from 19 area high schools; Female Athlete of the Year; Honors), and she is attending Pomona College. And she is starting on their women's basketball team.

Brad's Dartmouth football team went 10-0 and won the Ivy League Championship, and Brad eamed All-Ivy honors at defensive back! And Bev and Don are empty nestors, who are traveling a lot to see the Children's games! Thank you, Bev, for your great holiday letter from you and DJ! CeAnn and Brad Chalker brought us up-to-date on their Ohio clan. '96 was the 'Year of Snow'! Alan (20) is in his third year at Ohio State, majoring in electrical engineering and computer science. Carrie (19) is a sophomore at OSU, majoring in microbiology. Both Buckeyes are busy with extracurricular activities and earning honors, while being a good support system for each other.

Matthew (11) is in middle school; swimming, piano, and mnning add to his day's activities. Patrick (9) appears that he will be the tallest Chalker. Brad is lawyering, teaming up with CeAnn for two different triathalons, and his garden is looking great.

CeAnn is still working three days a week as a bookkeeper. And her list of 'other activities' is lengthy: treasurer for Ohio Association for Gifted Children; Chairman of local affiliate; coach of Patrick's Odyssey of the Mind team; Sunday School teacher; Jazzercise; triathlete—whew! CeAnn and Brad, thank you!

Susan and Ed Cotter sent us Holiday Greetings from Orilda, CA. Ed is still with Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, working in Government Programs and Health Regulation. His greatest passion continues to be skiing! Susan is still with Lincoln Property Company in Foster City. This upbeat market keeps her busy as the Operations Manager for the Northern Califomia Industrial Division. Horseback riding on Saturday and Church volunteer work complement family and work.

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Betsy is a high school sophomore. Track, Teen Council, Girl Scouts, and getting her drivers permit are but a few of her activities. Eddie is a junior in high school and drives everywhere. Spring volleyball holds promise after shoulder surgery cut short last season. Thank you. Cotter's!

G e r a l y n n Renner/Bill Laskin wrote from Glenview, IL. Davin is one, and Grant is three. Bill retired from the Navy Medical Corps in June '96 and accepted a position at Northwestern/Memorial Hospital in academic pathology, the only such position in the free world. Thank you, Geralynn, for the update on the men in your life.

I spoke to Kristin and Chuck Munns earlier in the year. They are enjoying Ford Island, 100 yards from ARIZONA. Chuck had seen John Ashmore, Dan Thigpen and Kai Repshold. Always good to chat with'S.O.G.'!

Marc Goldberg called to tell me he was having trouble with my AOL address, but not as much trouble as I have getting on and off of AOL. Marc is CO of ALASKA. And he is awaiting word from his detailer as to his next spot.

So, what's happening in your neck of the woods?

It never ceases to amaze me at the disparate careers, achievements, talented children, sacrificing spouses, athleticism, and goodness that comes from '73! Share it with us. '73!

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Pres: Steve Hubbard Sec'y: CAPT Larry Warrenfeltz, USN 21 Colony Trail Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448 h: 504-626-4964; e: n4@cnmoc.navy.mil Dear 'mates, I must be living right. I held this column to the last second, hoping for something in the mail. Carl Klee, with his usual impeccable timing, came through. He wondered if we were in the feast or famine mode this month. Well, it wasn't exactly a famine, but the rations were going to be slim!

Enclosed is a photo from the latest Reserve East Coast ED conference. With over 400 attendees, we could only muster four from the great Class of '75.

I was in charge of this year's conference and was glad to see the weekend conclude so I could get my life back. The other Classmates were Randall Kochanik, Bruce Beemer, and Rick Udicious. In my Reserve travels, I have recently run into Mark Satorius—NRC Deputy Director of the Office of Enforcement in Rockville, MD; Steve House— Northrup Grumman near BWI; and Steve Butler— Department of Labor Inmycivilian capacity, I have recently taken a new position at DOE, moving from the Office of Nuclear Energy to the Office of Oversight to conduct field appraisals of the DOE laboratories. Steve Simonson also works in this office as a Batelle contractor, providing programmatic support in a number of areas. Also at DOE, Kim Loll works in the Office of Defense Programs. In closing, I would like to acknowledge the fine article on Alumni who retum as civilian professors in the March issue of Shipmate. It featured our very own Professor Mark Harper.

Carl also mentioned the magazine's paper and format change. I know that in one of the Winter issues, the editor talked about the reasons for shifting part of Shipmate to a newsprint type of paper. It has to do with the big growth in the number of pages.

Maybe impacts the timeliness of printing and distributing, too. I'm sure cost played a role^—you can never get away from the impact on the bottom line.

[Ed. Note: Please see "All Hands" in the March, April and May issues for a more in-depth discussion

of the paper changes. The short story is we are realizing a savings of over $100,000 a year. Thanks for your support.. .Nancy] Nevertheless, '75 will always have quality gouge, even if it's printed on Navy-issue toilet paper. You know the stuff—your Cub Scout can use it for finish sanding of his Pinewood Derby car.

I had to "borrow" one of Nancy's birthday cards for this information. She shares a birthday with Bob Young's wife, Joy; and they always exchange cards.

Joy reports Bob will begin cockpit training with FEDEX sometime this Summer (they've slowed their training pipeline). Until then, you can still buy a nice sailboat from Bob at Clipper Bay. Joy is busy with canvas work as the Chesapeake Bay boat owners spmce up their craft for the summer season.

Some email from '75's overseas branches to round out this month's edition. Chris Cikanovich reports that he's in the process of being "repatriated." I guess that's another way to say the Cikanovichs are coming home. Bill Dixon checked in from Chad.

Looks like the Navy and Army are going to have to work together in the near future. The Defense Attache at the US Embassy N'Djamena is almost sure to get the security manager position in Cameroon, our sister country in the Chad Development Project. USNA '75 and USMA '77 will be heading up security for the entire project. This is supposed to be one of the biggest things going in the oil business today, with a 1000+ kilometer pipeline stretching from the fields in Chad through Cameroon to the coast. The next few years will be exciting.

Rose and I are in the process of buying some property in Florida between Ft. Meyers and Sarasota. It's time we had a home to stay at during home leaves. Ties to the States are important for the old sanity check. Especially when living in the fourth poorest country in the world.

I don't get much news here except for the Shipmate. Wish the guys from 20th company would do a little better job of sending in news. I'd like to reconnect with them. Take care. Go Navy and Semper Fi! OK, all you 'mates from the Big 2-0: Bill has laid the challenge on the table. See if you can overwhelm your scribe with letters, email, and photos!

This month's edition of the "Bill Squires" monthly news is, as always, brought to you by the wonderful folks at the Magic Kingdom. A friend of mine here in Louisiana recently returned from a two-month project manager assignment in Orlando. He was working on the Disneyworld Sports Complex that Bill is heading, and says it is a beautiful and impressive complex. See Bill, you can't escape. Even if you don't send news, I write about you anyway!

Go Navy!!—Larry

Please visit our new Website at http://www.usna.com Kochanik, Klee, Beemer and Udicious at the East Coast Reserve ED conference

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Pres: Chuck Gorum 146 Prince George Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-263-3337 e: cgomm@annap.infi.net Sec'y: Chuck Dirienzo 2833 Horseman's Ridge Drive, Clayton, NC 27520 h:919-550-2627 w:919-460-0071 e: chuckles@'ipass.net Hello '76! We just have a short article this month, so sit back, strap in and hold on!

I was fortunate to attend this year's Service Academy Career Conference in Pentagon City in April.

As a volunteer for the Alumni Association, I was able to go "backstage" and chat with some of the recmiters attending the event. These folks were very excited about the prospects in the crowd waiting nervously outside the locked doors. I don't have any statistics about how many Academy alums got job offers, but I can guarantee you that there were many; and for those who hadn't tried marketing themselves in the private sector, the lessons were many. Over fifty major firms were represented, and the Association had to turn away over a dozen more. Candidates attending the sessions were estimated at over seven hundred eager and nervous individuals. A number of '76ers were in attendance; Mike O'Connell was recmiting for ConEd, and Mike Flentje was interviewing right and left for RWD Technologies. About four other Classmates were making the rounds and checking out the opportunities in the room. For purposes of confidentiality, I'll not specifically identify them (don't want to surprise anybody's boss with the news!); but let's just say they were some dam good looking guys and therefore easily recognized as representing '76.

My hat's off to Tom Kennedy and Derwood Curtis for organizing the first Pentagon Class Luncheon in years! Twenty-five of our gang enjoyed the ambiance of the newly renovated Pentagon Executive Dining Room and the raucous chatter of old friends. All but about five of the group were in uniform, with the rest of us smoothin' in our business suits. After assaulting the salad bar, we spent a few minutes discussing Class issues. Not the least among the topics was the idea of a Class project of some kind. Mark O'Hare offered to move forward investigating appropriate involvement for the Class in the dedication and commissioning of RONALD REAGAN

(CVN-76) over the next few years. Other ideas included contributions to the Academy in a number of forms or possibly support for other segments of the Navy Family. Coming to a consensus on such a project will be a long and detailed effort to ensure success. Keep your ears open as we start pursuing ideas and gauging support from everyone.

By the time you get this, we'll be just weeks away from our 25th Anniversary 1-Day picnic. Set aside 12 July to join us in Annapolis for a Saturday afternoon get together. We'll meet at the pavilion on the far end of Hospital Point at 1400. The Class will provide sodas, burgers, basic sandwich dressings, chips and sports equipment. Everyone bring a covered dish to share, and let me be the first to beg you not to forget the desserts! Security will allow beer, but no hard liquor on the grounds; so if you want to tip a few, bring your own suds. Please come out and join us! The Class of '01 will have been onboard just over a week by that time, and I'm sure we can all get a few chuckles out of the memories they invoke.

I'll check into getting a few tee times at the Naval Academy Golf Course for early Saturday morning so that some of us can go out and chase that little white ball in the morning dew, and let our families

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meet us for food in the aftemoon. I am not going to tie up many reservations, so please email me or call in advance to check on a spot. I'll also be canceling far enough in advance for the course to re-issue spots we don't seem to need. Don't bet on just walking up and getting to play. Email me at cgomm@annap. infi.net or call me at 410-263-3337. I'll also be putting our additional information on the Class' listserve as it isfirmedup.

Well that's all folks! I hope to have the list of attendees from the luncheon in time for the next column so everyone can make their guest appearance in Shipmatel Take care everyone! Chuck G.

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mean-spirited, extremist, right wing fringe group trying to compete with me, your Give King and get the whole deal moved back to Crabtown. Clearly, not in keeping with our family values and our aim to help All the children.

I believe that would be just about enough pathetic stabs at comedy, so we ought to move right into this month's load o' info. By the way, those of you corporate execs looking to benchmark on a few TQ cost savers, you may want to call the Home Office for some tips. According to my sources, by using this paper for the article. Shipmate is saving a little over a hundred grand per year on magazine production costs. Dollars that can be spent for enhancing career seminars for Alums (that would be you all), supporting the Brigade and a host of other things (like maybe springing for some custom-made, stoneware UnHomecoming beer mugs from The Arlington Pottery in '99). Anyway, my hat's off to the Home Office folks for making things better and saving bango dollars in the process (and I'm not trying to suck up like I usually have to because the article's too long or too late). Now on with the info: This month will be stuff from the Intemet being as how Mr Mailbox gave me goose eggs. First up is some troonage from John Kunert: Just thought I'd drop a note to let folks know where I am and what is going on. I am currently in command of KAUFFMAN ( F F G - 5 9 ) and residing in

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Pres: Mike Finley Sec'y: Ken Russell 210 South Main Street RO. Box 380, Arlington, SD 57212 h: 605-983-4777 e: gone2pot@juno.com I almost didn't make it again this month because I dorked up the conversion factor on the due date.

Yeah, see the due date for this article was 13 April based on the regular calendar. The conversion factor for the South Dakota calendar would make that the seventy-third of Febmary.

So I'm doing my monthly Elvis channeling the other day when in walks Gandhi and Eleanor Roosevelt. Both were a little upset and concemed for the 39 chuckleheads formerly from Rancho Vista.

Apparently, Mrs. R and Mahatma were zorchin' around the local area as the Heaven's Gate crowd arrived at the Hale-Bopp spaceship. The Nike Air Vince Foster's shod computer nerds entered the alien craft only to find everyone wearing suits with bowties, fez caps with ANOI embroidered on the front, and a big sheet poster with the words AWelcome To Calypso Louie's Mother Ship painted on it hanging in the entrance bay. Major screw up, to be sure. Not to worry though, they'll just stay on board for three more years and take the Bridge To The Twenty First Century over to the ship they were trying to get to originally.

No Un-Homecoming update this month. The deal's pretty much locked in Jell-O, and I'm patiently waiting for the funds to get here from the NAAA and Ronbo's House O' Alums so the buffalo nickel key chain guy can get his advance on materials. Also, as of February 73rd, there's been no word from the

Norfolk with my wife Diane and son Andrew (9).

I've been here since September '96 and have enjoyed every minute of it. Unfortunately, time is passing too quickly as I am due to rotate in March of next year enroute to the Naval War College in Newport. The family is doing fine and enjoying time together while the ship is in DSRA at NORSHIPCO here in Norfolk. My Academy roommate, Jim Weckerly is currently in Command of HSL 46 in Mayport, FL. That's about it for now.

Will write soon with more detailed info on others that I've seen or heard about. Thanks, John, email address: ffg59co@juno.com

Thanks John, and we'll be looking for that future update. Next up is an email from Dan Vortherms: Sorry it has taken so long to get you a note. Seems like Christmas was either yesterday or a year and a half ago. Shirley and I really enjoyed visiting your shop. It is nice to see someone achieve success doing something they enjoy. I presume you get few Classmate visits in that neck of the woods. I make it back there periodically as I am one of two '79ers from South Dakota (the other is Denny Olsen from Elk Point, curtent whereabouts unknown). I escaped the drudgeries of defense work several years ago when I joined a new start up company in Denver in the wireless communications business. That job eventually took me to Omaha for a couple of years to start up the network for Nebraska and Iowa. After that company was involved in a merger (read acquisition), most of our engineering team competed for and received jobs within the new corporate engineering structure. However, when they started playing musical corporate headquarters locations (let's make it Denver. No, Seattle! No, Washington, DC!!), I decided I did not want to go back to that rat race. So, 1 quit. Along with most of the Denver management of the previous wireless company. Now, 1 am back in Denver with the same management group, similar venture capital funding and a new company that is less than a year old.

We are in the Internet business and it beats defense any day. Things are booming, but the wife and kids would like to be in one place for a while again. I am still in the Reserve. Trying to stay gainfully employed while in the Rocky Mountain Navy, however, is difficult. Staying away from the standard Reserve admin weekend is difficult with a new unit full of direct commissioned Reserve officers. But, I think we now have a viable, useful project for the gaining command to keep us busy. .. .1 will be back visiting a sister on her way to 3 years in Germany (courtesy of a West Point husband) and two new nieces. Take it easy Ken, and keep the columns flowing. 1 think my name has appeared on one Shipmate edition, courtesy of

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someone else, so I know how little I contribute to the information flow. I do not envy you for that job!

Thanks a bunch Dan and like I was telling Scott Morrison last month, I love how this snow and cold weather will scare people from moving up here. As soon as folks figure out that turning the heater up, getting a down jacket and staying home in a blizzard is the secret code to living here, the place will tum into the Front Range. In the meantime, keep telling people there in Colorado (and especially people from Califomia) that South Dakota is a cmmmy place and should only be visited in the summertime. Next up is tron-o-gram from Bama Bubbah's beer drinkin' buddy, Pete Parsons: Just a quick one here (email makes this so easy!).

1 attended a Program Review the other day for the Stinger Missile (since it's the missile that my Avenger Fire Units use) and who but Walt Ballard (who was in Alpha Company, Sir, with me Plebe Summer) gets up about half way into the review to give a presentation about a critical part of the missile for which he is the Program Manager for at Honeywell. Walt's card says he's the Program Manager for Inertial Instruments Opr for Honeywell, Inc in Miimeapolis. He and wife Merline have three children, two boys and a two year old daughter.

Despite all the heat he was taking at the Program Review (that's what Program Reviews are all about, right?), he successfully completed his pitch; and we had a good laugh about him frying me one Saturday morning for some infraction of the rules during second semester of First Class Year (or was it the other way around?). I missed the chance to go out with Walt and his buddies after the review, since they were going to one of our finer Huntsville eateries ("Yew waaant fur-eyes weeth thaat fur-eyed cait-feesh?) and, having been there once, I just had to pass! Just thought I'd send along this little tidbit to help you through the next column.

Pete, I believe the correct spelling is Awon't, Athey-at and Afee-ush for Awant, Athat and Afish.

All the other words are spelled correctly. You know but nothin' says lovin' like catfish from the deep fryer, huh? Next up is a test sample from Paul Wright: "I'm really just testing your email address in case I have some real news for you. I promise I will send some good stuff soon."

Okay Paul, we gotcha Lima Chuck, now how's about some news? Next off the superhighway is a note from Mark Heinrich: Greetings from the Pacific Northwest! I thought I'd take a moment and "come up for air." I'm finishing my first year in Whidbey Island, WA... after completing two years in the 'other Washington' in April '96. Things are hoppin' at Whidbey... I'm the Supply Officer here...where we support EA-6B Prowlers, P-3C Orions, and EP-3E Aries aircraft.

Suffice it to say that this is a very challenging job!...and also tremendously rewarding. But, even with a great department, trying to 'do more differently' is definitely a stretch in the era of downsizing, rightsizing, regionalization, outsourcing, and partnering! Judy, Jared, Colin and I are really enjoying the Pacific Northwest. Jared (3rd grade) and Colin (1st grade) are doing well in school and are also continuing to improve their swimming times.

Judy has made lots of new friends and is enjoying Oak Harbor. We're staying busy with age group swimming events on many of our weekends. Jared tumed 8 in September, and has four 10-and-under triple-A times so far...he's only swimming 3 days a week. ..so burn out shouldn't be a problem! Colin, who tumed 7 in Febmary, is also in the region's top 25 times for breast, back, and free. Hisflystill has a ways to go! We've done lots of sight seeing and traveling around the Pacific Northwest...one of the highlights was a kayaking trip in the San Juan Islands. Both Jared and Colin got stung by bees during the trip.. .but other than that.. .it was a great day! We also took a great ski trip this Winter to Canada. Jared and Colin are both becoming accomplished skiers. There are two other '79ers here at Whidbey who I see regularly. Don Quinn (and Jean) live here in Oak Harbor...Don is the CO of

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VAQ-139. Tom Phelan was also here...Tom was the CO of VAQ-140. Tom Phelan (and Donna) just left for Pax River. I'm enclosing a picture in the mail (today) from Tom Phelan's change of command. From L to R, that's Don Quinn, Jean Quinn, Donna Phelan, Tom Phelan, and me. As for 18th Co. Classmates, I know Roy Harkins (KENTUCKYBlue in Kings Bay), Scott Van Buskirk (USS ? at Pearl Harbor) and Joe Mulloy (SAN JUAN in Groton) are in command of subs...while Simon Boocock is flying 737s for United Airlines out of L.A... .and Shawn Hilvers is flying for American...out of Washington, DC. Don Hubbard is working for Alex Brown in Baltimore...in their M&A organization.... Here's our address in Oak Harbor: Judy and Mark Heinrich, 2734 SW Capital Dr., Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Our home phone number is 360675-3337. I have an email address at work; it's: heinrichm@naswi.navy.mil. We've got an email address at home...it's heinrich@whidbey.net Wow, thanks Mark for the update and info about other Niners. Last but definitely not least is perhaps some flameage from Greg Baka but after consulting with my spiritual adviser, Koko The Signing Gorilla, this message is somehow really for Mike Holoubek. I don't know but Koko was pretty adamant about this really being a message for Mike (Koko jumps around a lot and flails those long arms when she's trying to get her point across). I'm going out on a limb here and taking Koko's word (hands??) for it. Here goes: Did you know that the Classes of '77, '78, '80, '81, and '82 all have their own Web pages? Perhaps if you publicize the USNA muster report site, and sign up yourself (we don't all carry around our Shipmate magazines at work to locate your email address) some of the more technologically sophisticated among us (I'm certainly out of that category) will be inspired to set one up. Keep up the goof, I mean good, work, /s/ Greg. Gregory Baka, Assistant Public Defender, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S.A. (120 miles North of Guam).

Thanks Greg and thank goodness Koko's there for us too. Now Mike, if that message means something to you, please let us know. Also, she kept referring to the well known adage having to do with going to the restroom or getting off the pot, go to the restroom or get off the pot, I don't know what the heck that was all about. Sometimes Koko can be a little hard to understand. She said you'd get it.

Next up is a brief commercial break to let you all know that you can now get a copy of The Return of Philo T McGiffin by David Poyer '71 from the Naval Institute. Give the Institute a call at 800-233-8764 if you feel like getting a copy. Dave wrote to me and asked if I'd spread the word so there you have it.

And no, there's no Cut in it for yours tmly. Hey, come on, I'm the damn Give King. I've got all the power, fame and fortune I can handle right here at the Laptop of Love.

That's gonna have to do it for June. Next month, no matter what, I'm breakin' out the FHTNR's I've been promising so look for that lively ploppage.

Remember kids, when you're stuck in freeway traffic or the boss just hands you a ten pound pile of doo-doo with a five pound sack to put it all in, I'll be in the shop, doing EXACTLY what I love doing everyday, making beautiful functional pottery, wondering why the hell I didn't do this a lot sooner. Ken. '79, Omnes Viri.

News Flash!

New Naval Academy Alumni Association Website http://wws^,Usna.com

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Pres: Tim Kobosko Sec'y: CDR Joseph A. Grace, Jr., USNR 15 Allard Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119 h: 504-486-9040; w: 504-539-9255 f: 504-539-9257; e: notc@gnofn.org www.USNA1980.org Happy Jazz Fest! It seems that every day is another festival or event here in New Orleans. This one features many of the greatest names in music in a monstrous outdoor concert that might rival some of the great pop festivals we grew up with. Each day hundreds of thousands of people go to listen to some great music, eat wonderful New Orleans cuisine and to enjoy the City. Hope many of you can come down for one over the next few years!

However, in the great Classmate tradition, I didn't go to Jazz Fest, instead, I was helping Mike Serafin build a deck on the back of his bride-to-be's house.

It must be the call of cheap labor. Get the beer and steaks and you have a great labor draw. They are getting married on the 10"" of May during our large block party, and also in the great Naval tradition, they want to be married on a deck that isn't buih yet...thus the hurry to build the deck. It should be great. By the way, for those who know Mike and have been following his Shipmate romance, ask him about the test for helmsman that he had to pass, administered by Corinne. It's a good story.

On to the mail bag! This first note came in from Randy Farley, and it is a combination of two separate messages: Things haven't changed too much here in San Diego...other than we bought a house last October. New Address and Phone: 7323 Basso Court, San Diego, Ca 92119; 619-698-1854. I also got (eamed?) a promotion here at work. I am now a Program Engineer, and am scripting exercise Schedule of Events then serving as overall Operations Conductor for the exercise, complete with all the paperwork and post-exercise data-basing. I'm also working closely with the government's Operations Manager in developing SCORE'S capability to conduct missile-ex's (ICW TESTs and the like) on our range. So far it has gotten me a trip to Kauai for a week as well as a couple trips up to Pt. Mugu (no big deal there since I'm up there twice a month anyway for reserve stuff!). The family is doing great, Kevin is in Kindergarten and Brian sure wants to be!! Both of them will be looking down at me before too long! I should be back in Newport the middle two weeks of September for another War College course.

I attended Steve Honan's assumption of Command at HS-4 here at North Island this morning.

He joins Earl Gay (HSL-43) and Ray Farmer (VR-56?) as '80 COs here at NASNI. Bill Personius is XO of HC-11 and is looking at a change of command in September, possibly over the Navy-SDSU football game weekend! Tony Vanaria is XO of HS-6 and should have his COC this year as well. I think there is another '80 guy here as XO of a HSL squadron, but I'm not sure who it is. I'll keep you posted on who shows up here since they ALL have to pass through my range (SCORE) sometime while they're here!

Greg Hightaian (ghightaian@mdc.com) checked in, he is working for McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis the past year and half. He is a manager of info systems for the Pensions and accounting groups at HQ. John Igel (106507.1245@compuserve.com) also wrote me a note: Technology is a wonderful thing. The ease of email has removed any excuse I might have used over the last 16+ years to avoid writing to Shipmate. After taking my commission in the Marines, I went immediately to The Basic School and then on to flight school. I was designated a Naval Flight Officer in March, 1982.1 transitioned to F-4 Phantoms at MCAS Yuma, AZ and then reported for duty

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at MCAS Beaufort, SC. 1 served in VMFA-122 and VMFA-312 and had deployments to Norway, Japan and the Philippines. While assigned to these gun squadrons, I attended a number of schools including the Navy Fighter Weapons School. In September, 1983 I married the former Becky Black at the Chapel on Parris Island. Becky and I left the Marines in May, 1986 and moved to Wilmington, NC where I joined Coming Incorporated. We have two children, Matthew, age 9 and Jennifer, age 7.

I've held a variety of positions in manufacturing and engineering at Coming in the Telecommunication Products Division. Coming is the leader in the manufacture and supply of optical fiber and a winner of the 1995 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Our optical fiber plant in Wilmington is the world's largest. Currently, my family and I are living in the United Kingdom where I am beginning the last year of a four-year assignment to a company named Optical Fibres, a joint-venture equity company of Coming. My current title is Director, Technology and Quality. We expect to repatriate sometime in early 1998 and will likely move to the Coming, NY area. I'd love to hear from my Classmates in 27th Company or from any Classmates who make it to the UK. I can be reached at: The Gables, Little Heath Rd. Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AH, United Kingdom, or PO Box 1384, Corning, NY 14830; e: 106507.1245@compuserve.com BEAT ARMY! A note came in from John Kirby, jkirby@intuitivesoftware.com, who is in the process of working up another web site link for the Class. If you have any comments or suggestions for John, give him a call: He would like to call it "Braced Up!" What do you think? h: 410-744-8126; w: 410-659-0707.

Kathy Slevin Rondeau, Krondeau80@aol.com also sent in another note: I graduate from the Army's Command and General Staff Officer's College in FT Leavenworth (affectionately known as the short course—ha, ha— The Federal Pen and Disciplinary Bartacks are here too, the long courses) on 6 June. From there I go to Scott AFB near St. Louis, MO to work as a Program Manager in the J6 of USTRANSCOM (Transportation Command). My kids are doing well.

Daniel is now 7 (1" grade), and Marlena is 10 (5* grade). We are all looking forward to the move, will probably live in O'Fallon, IL. St. Louis is a great place for catching hops all over the world, so I will be glad to help locate times/destinations and put '80 folks up while waiting for their hop. It would be great to see some of our Classmates again.

After three years there, I (and all '80) hit the 20 year mark and can start considering retirement.

Can't believe it is almost that time. My goal is to start making it to some reunions and "rekindle" lost friendships. I really do miss everyone. Print my email address so I can hear from some. Been looking for Mark Breckenridge, and I finally found him. His email is Breckems@dmdcwest.fmp.osd. mil. He is still involved with theater in Monterey, CA. He just finished directing a play for a friends church which they produced as a fund raiser He also may be involved in a production of the musical Oliver at the Forest Outdoor Theater in Carmel this summer.

This note came in from Walt Porr. He is always a faithful writer to Shipmate: wporr@chiba.netxn.com We are expecting our sixth child in December. I am in the process of putting the pieces together to go into private practice. I have been with the City of Bakersfield nearly seven years and there are some career civil service types ahead of me with seniority. In other words, there's no place to go.

Would love to hear from any of the Club 34 gang.

Our new address (we moved across town) is 201 Rio Bravo Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309-1932; h: 805-327-5476; w; 805-326-3721.1 have a Johnnie Cochran case, although I have yet to see Johnnie himself and doubt that I will. I picked-up my private pilot's license on April 7, 1995 and am currently working on both my glider endorsement and instmment rating. I recently sent in my Alumni Association vote for Eddy "O." He doesn't look like he's changed a whole lot from the photo that was provided. Best Wishes Ed.

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T h i s note c a m e in from: A l a n Wellesley (WellesleyAK@worldnet.att.net) In late February I attended a former shipmates retirement ceremony at Ballast Point in San Diego, and made it a week-end outing by taking Robin and the boys along for visits to Sea World and The Wild Animal Park. While wondering around Ballast Point I experienced the pleasant surprise of bumping into Ed Dempsey. Ed is looking great— changed very little over the years. We enjoyed a nice, although short, visit, and Ed invited us back for a tour of his boat. LA JOUA, sometime in the future (LA JOLLA was undergoing some major maintenance at the time). I can't wait to take him up on that offer! Ed informed me that another boat at his pier, JEFFERSON CITY, is commanded by Sean Sullivan. I tried reaching Sully by phone but was unsuccessful. So, Sully, if you read this, get in touch with Joe Grace (or me) as I would like to get some ink about you into Shipmate.

It's finally official...Lee "Luther" Fatch is a married man. Lee and wife Diane Marquis were actually manied about a year ago in Hawaii in a small private ceremony. They decided to repeat their commitment amongst family and friends at a larger ceremony, and did so in Beaufort, SC on 22 Feb 1997. Unfortunately I was not able to attend, but 1 have heard it was one heck of a party (and a nice ceremony too!). I am sure to get more details in the coming weeks, and will pass along any '80 news that is applicable.

I talked with Mark Lethbridge on the phone recently. Mark, Linda, and boys (x3) are still in the Atlanta area and they are all doing well. Mark is still in the water treatment/consulting business and is very excited about his work. They still love the Atlanta area, and I sure would like to get down there . for a visit sometime! Mark and Linda, it's just been too darn long! I have been communicating with Mike "Fergie" Ferguson a lot lately. He has been keeping busy flying for American Airlines and doing Reserve duties. Ferg is artanging/coordinating the final air show to be held at MCAS El Toro the week-end of 26 April 1997.1 am planning to take our oldest son, Michael Lee, down for the show and to visit with "Uncle Ferg". Ferg reports that Keelie and boys, John Michael and Thomas Lee, are doing great. Keelie and John are planning to attend the air show, too, so it will be nice seeing them again! Every now and then I get a short email from Dave Lengyei. Dave and wife Mary Beth are doing fine. Dave works for NASA at Houston, and they keep him very busy. Dave keeps me up to date on a lot of the "happenings" on the shuttle flights and MIR space station. When Dave tells me something I usually read about it in the newspaper one or two days later.

One day at work last December I received a voice mail, foUowed-up by a personal visit from Gary Smith. Smitty still works for Lockheed Martin and was at NSWC Port Hueneme on business. He was in a hurry, so we couldn't visit very long, but it would be appropriate to say that Smitty still looks much younger than he is—but then, he always has looked young and "still wet behind the ears."

Not long ago I called Mickey "Polecat" Jones, who still resides inraralWest Virginia. Even though Mickey departed USNA during our Youngster year, I know many NAPSters and 33"' Herd members remember him fondly. We have stayed in touch and usually talk a few times every year, exchange Christmas cards, and the like. Mickey has done quite well for himself. He works as a mechanical engineer at the former Union Carbide (now some French owned company) plant near Charleston, WVA. Along the way Mickey married a good woman named Sandy, and they have two young boys.

I just received a copy of the recent USMC LT COL selection list and the following class of '80 names jumped out at me: Allen, Travis; Barker, Howard; Brownlowe, Jim; Cotterell, Robert; Dambra, DF; Damm, Ray; Futch, Lee; Griggs, Ray; Heidhausen, Bud; Houck, Geoff; Jamison, Jim; Lindblad, Tom; Martynenko, AV; McMaster, JD; Mislick, Greg; Padilla, Rueben; Raum, Hank; Riedel, Dave; Schultis, KC; Slater, Scotty; Stein, Tom; and Verducci, Tony. I very well could have

overlookedAeft out some names, so please forgive me if I did. Congratulations to all the selectees! I have also received email from Glen Morris, Frank Stagliano, RickAtwood, and Bob Oxborrow recently. They are all fine. I edited (slightly) Rick's email and have included it below. Glen is good about forwarding jokes and funny stories (especially about the Dallas Cowboys) to me via email.

Keep 'em coming Glen! I just received an email from Glen announcing a change in his job status, and will also include it below. Stags was just seeking some information. So far I haven't been able to help him, but sometimes this old brain works kind of slow. Bob is working at NAVAIR and gave the following data dump to me in a recent email: "Did flight school as an NFO at Pensacola, EW school at Corey Station and then went to EA-6B Prowlers. Flew a tour with VAQ-134 and then spent 2 years at Monterey at the postgraduate school.

Went back to a squadron, VAQ-135 for a tour and then to work with SPAWAR at NRL in DC. I became an AEDO in '92 and have since moved to PMA-234 at NAVAIR. I have a wife, Tammy and three munchkins; Sharra, 15; Bobby, 10; and Bryant 5. I have seen Mike "Robbie" Robinson off and on. I think he is now down in the Virginia Beach area. Last I saw Dave Thompson he was working for a division of SPAWAR near me. But I believe he has gotten out of the Navy now (not sure about that). I see a couple of our 24'''Co. Classmates pretty often. Dave Porter works just around the comer and Jim Ransom has a couple of boys who do karate with my son.

Here is a note from Glenn Morris: gmorris@ framatechxom.

It's mid-life crisis time I guess (about to tum 40, etc.). I'm shifting jobs. Out of the blue several weeks ago, I received a call from Ericsson (cellular & mobile radio) with a job offer. So starting next week I am an Intemational Program Manager for Private Radio systems. My area of interest is Latin America. The family is extremely excited because Daddy gets a real interesting job and we don't have to move! The corporate headquarters is here in Lynchburg, VA. From Nuke to Telecom in one quick step. And no I don't know if I can get tickets to Ericsson Stadium (where Carolina Panthers play). My new email address (starting late next week I guess) will probably be: glenn.morris® ena-east.ericsson.

A note by RickAtwood (mongo@premierl.net) Well I'm sure I'm the last character you'd probably hear from. The mmors are false, I am alive and so far doing quite well. It's been great reading about all the other Wildmen and Classmates over the past couple of years. This Internet thing has really opened up some serious avenues of communications. Okay here's the scoop...Somehow, someway, I have managed to almost reach the finishing line after 23 years affiliated with the Canoe Club.

I'll be retiring in August. Wow, timeflieswhen your having fun. The last 16 plus years have been anything but normal for me. After getting thra flight school and the A-6 West Coast Rag I went to my first sea tour with VA-115. Wild was a mild term for me and my antics over in WestPac. I did my dead level best to live up to my call sign, Mongo, (now email address) while living in Asia. While visiting Hong Kong in November of '83 I met my future wife, Susannah Clarke and we got married a year later in Hong Kong, November '84. (Susannah is from just south of London. Did you think any self respecting American gal would have me?) After my stint in the Western Pacific Susannah and I went back to P'cola for shore duty and lo and behold AT Junior made his way on to the scene. Thomas reported for duty in February '87. P'cola was followed by 3 years in purgatory on CONSTELLATION. I did the day Air Ops thing with quick jaunts up to the flight deck to stand in as the ATO. What fun. November 11, 1988 marked the arrival of my second golfing buddy, Denny. February '91 saw the end of my active duty career and the beginning of what has been a hell of a ride in the Reserve. During the past 6 years I have managed to get an XO tour under my belt. In August '94 I took over as CO of NR NAS ADAK, (Yep, ADAK). It was great to be King and what a ride. With the draw down

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Dempsey's Change of Command 1 to r: Dan Archer, Ed Dempsey and Rich Carlquist the unit was decommissioned and we all moved over to a larger unit supporting NAS Whidbey Island. Having made the 3rd stripe the Reserve is a bit reluctant to pay an 0-5, so in August this year I will tum my sword back in to the plow share. I am currently working for an insurance firm called the St. Paul Companies. No I don't want to sell you any insurance. Somehow over the past 9 years I have managed to tum a love affair with computers into a full time occupation. I am a senior field technology analyst, big name for the resident computer puke, and work out of the Seattle office. Susannah, Thomas, Denny and I live about 50 miles north of Seattle on 5 acres just south of a small town called Stanwood. Susannah is an RN working in Everett and Thomas and Denny are in 4th and 2nd Grade. I still manage to get some flying in from time to time as I have a pilots license and enjoy flying those Red Neck Messerschmidts (Cessnas and Pipers), but it doesn't even come close to rippen thra the sky in 17 tons of screaming death. Since getting off Active Duty I've only ran across few Classmates. I went to the West Coast A-6 decommissioning and saw several A-6 Classmates but that's about it.

Ellen and Kathy and Ed Dempsey. Jerry is still in the ole' Nav working with SPAWAR in San Diego area on Modeling and Simulation type stuff. Ed just completed his first ORSE as CO of LAJOLLA and passed with "Flying" colors, I think he said they got an Above Average. Kathy has rounded us up for the Dolphin Scholarship Auction this coming weekend at the San Diego Sub Base. The biggest present for the Archer's was the notification by the doctors the day before Birthday party that Tina is pregnant! This past weekend Jerry Nies reported into San Diego, CA. Jerry's going to be CO of the DOLPHIN, the last diesel sub in the Force. They do lot's of RDT&E with NRAD so he'll get to see and operate some really neat, state-of-the-art, sonar and communication systems. Speak periodically with Harry Coker who's still active in the Nav working at OSD Space Architecture Office. He's hoping to move to a new assignment in the Washington DC area later this year. Jerry Dalo and his wife Becky are expecting their second child. Jerry's work is going well with Northwest Muttial and their son Christopher Daniel is adorable. This past weekend my brothers ran into another '80 soul, Paul Remmington of 2°'' Company, in Savannah, GA. He was celebrating with the Irish along the River Front! Paul now works for the FAA and is considering a position with the FAA over in Brassels.

"REMOX" is doing very well ! We want to know where Doug (AKA "Fired-Up") Fiorino is residing these days ? How about that Navy Basketball team ! They played a great game on ESPN to win the Patriot League championship and trip to the NCAA's. Promptly lost to Utah, but what the heck, it was another great season!

It was great to get a message from Dan Hinz who reported that his roommate, Jeff Zerbe assumed command of CHEYENNE ( S S N - 7 7 3 ) on 7 March 1997.

Dan Archer, Kathy, Tina and Ed Dempsy—Christmas Party at the Archers This note came in from Tina and Danny Archer, DArcher885@aol.com This past weekend we moved into a new house we had built just north of Miramar Naval Air Station off 1-15. Located off Mira Mesa Blvd, it's a new community known as Sunset Glen (near the San Diego Ice Rink). Still have some pictures to hang and boxes to unpack, but we are almost settled! We had a big Birthday Bash for the Fabulous Tina on 28 Febmary '97, celebrating her 40*.

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He is stationed in Norfolk for now, but will take the ship "through the ditch" to the West Coast at some point in the next year or so. Dan didn't get to the CO-C, but he says that he'll be at the next one. He went on to say that Joe Edwards, his Youngster Year roommate is at JSC. He's qualified to fly the shuttle, just waiting for his tum at bat. The shuttie simulator is out here at NASA Ames Center (on Moffet field) and he has to come out here and practice every six months.

This note came in from Rich Springman, also of the 33"* Herd. It seems that they have finally been inspired by the works of Kathy and Sharon to get on the stick and start to check in.

This is the first time that I'm responding to anything vaguely associated with Shipmate'. Hope you feel honored! Tuming 40 must be affecting me in some funny way. I'm regretting that I didn't take the opportunity to make and retain friendships with many of my Company and Classmates. To make a long story even longer—I've had a great life. I have a good job—I test submarines for Electric Boat and a loving partner—^we're having a wedding in September! I don't know what else I could ask for Thus it's very nice to hear from people in my past. Hope we stay in touch.

Midnight feedings, diapers, jealous siblings and general chaos. Could that describe your home. It sure does describe mine at the moment. The baby is doing great and she sure is beautiful, however, I will also admit that at times the thought of having them ali grown and taking care of themselves is appealing. When they are all asking for something at the same time and all seem to need more and more of your time.. .it seems that there is never enough to go around. How Pete Kilger and Penny do it with seven children is beyond me. None the less.. .the show must go on. By the way, I know that sometimes I may print the same letter in two different issues. Sorry about that, it gets tough to remember what I have printed and what I haven't. Things are a little hectic, so please bear with me. I look forward to hearing from one and all. If you don't want something printed, let me know and I'll leave it out (contrary to popular belief!!!) Hope all is well with the Class! As always, BEAT ARMY, JOE.

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Pres: Robert D. Ravener, Jr. 9867 S. Isabel Ct., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 e: THERAV5@AOL.COM Sec'y: Dave Ciccarelli 608 Patrice Dr. SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 h; 703-779-7459 w: 703-299-1681 e: dciccarelli@dtihq.com I had an epiphany last week (it's early April) which could, but probably won't alter the course of life on Earth as we know it. Eternal life has been realized, not by humans or even animals, but by plants. Last year's crabgrass never died. Nor did it the year before or in '94.1 fear that if snow, frost, and my kids can't kill it, it will last forever. Neither, it seems, will it temporarily submerge to facilitate the application of a pre-emergent. It's permanently emerged.

I even reverted to my childhood and attempted to "get the roots" with a butter knife, but, alas, the roots apparently extend many miles below the planet's crust and are vulnerable only to subterranean nuclear blasts which violate the communities covenants. So I sit on my porch and stare in wonderment at the perfect life form. It stares back at me, veiny, yellowed leaves wrinkled in an apparent sneer, wilted from my assaults, but not vanquished. I have no choice. I shall use Roundup and kill my entire lawn.

On to the mail. A letter (really, not an email) from Rich Kopp came my way recently, and it went like this.

This is the first time in quite a long while that I've written to Shipmate, but I was prompted to do so by a chance meeting with several fellow 'Slers recently. More about that a littie later. First to let you know what I've been doing. After leaving active duty back in 1986, I started working for the Swagelok companies and I am still employed with them. I live in the greater Cleveland area with my wife, Dorin, and 4-year old daughter, Antonia.

When I left, I could not completely separate myself from the Navy so I affiliated with the Reserve. After being a ship driver on active duty, I

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changed designator to EDO. I am curtently assigned to the NR COMSUBLANT Det 305 unit out of Cleveland as the staff material officer, which brings me to how I met the other '81ers. At the begitming of March, I attended the COMSUBLANT Reserve Readiness Workshop in Norfolk. At the conference, I saw the followmg Classmates: Greg Denkler, Jim Gerding, Tom Jacob, Mike VanBrocklin, Frank Voter, and fellow 30th Co. member. Matt Carr.

There may have been other Classmates there that 1 didn't see, so I apologize if I left anyone out.

Another Classmate that I've seen recently is my former roommate and best man at my wedding, Russ Vranicar. He's working for good old Uncle Sam in a civilian capacity. He and his family live in Chillicothe, OH, and they were up to Cleveland for a visit last July. He also became an EDO and is curtentiy assigned to the NAVSEA Det down in Cincinnati.

That's all the news I have for now. BEAT ARMY! Rich can be reached at 418 Miner Road, Highland Heights, OH 44143-1539.

Now, a word (actually several words) from Tom Weber, sent to me via the Information Superhighway. Tom did both sides of the Big Green Machine as a CH-53E pilot and an EW Officer for the 2nd Radio Battalion and 22nd MAU(SOC)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;a.k.a., the "snake eaters." Then he was off to a higher calling as a confractor to the USAF among others. Not satisfied with merely working with servants, civil, Tom decided to become one, get this, while in Thailand of all places. Back in MD now, Tom's doing Unix system admin while studying for his MSEE at NPS via remote video (No, really). Tom's married to the fonner Cynthia Anne Caughey of Scottsdale, AZ and has three kids, Erika Jane, Alicia (Ali) Mary, and Thomas (Tommy) Alexander III, bom in 1995, the year of the golden pig, in Bangkok. Tom said there was no point in sending a photo since he looks exactly the same as he did 16 years ago (Tom, a thousand people just said "Sure you do, Tom" at the same time). Tom anticipated all you doubters of Thomas and reports that he got carded in 1989 so nyah, nyah.

Still, he invites all to stop at an '81 gater this Fall, see for yourselves, and maybe sample some of his home brew as you do. Such are the lengths to which the gray-templey-challenged among us resort. Tom and my crabgrass should get together.

Next up, John Rogers, the only '81er to almost have a ship named after him, but they accidentally added a "d." John and his wife, Dianne, are in Houston along with John Austin Rogers '17. John's in electrical sales with the Powell Electrical Manufacturing Company and is finishing up his XO tour with a Reserve unit. In his spare time, John directs Houston's Hoop-it-Up, 3-on-3 basketball tournament in which 1,200 teams participated last year. He's headed for 2,000 in 1997. Proceeds benefit child abuse prevention. Dianne is a Director for Sheltering Arms, a non-profit in-home care management organization. John says the Rogers anchor seems to have been dropped in Houston and invites visitors (old Glee Clubbers?) to drop by for a visit. John's Superhighway exit is "jrogers@powl.com."

More signs of passing time. Hank Nieman retires 1 Jun 97 following 24 years of service including four with a black chin strap on his cover. He left DC on 7 March and moved to Orlando where his home and wife awaited (Hmmm, he's retiring and lives in Florida...must be a retirement community). Hank writes that, while with NDW, he got to attend all of last year's home games, visited USNA many times, and even got in a little sailing with Mark Mulligan who teaches at the USNA Sailing Center. Still, FL beckons and he leaves with no regrets. Fair winds, etc.. Hank and remember, the higher the number, the greater the UV protection.

From 2nd Co., a note from Jeff Upchurch that languished in a mutual friend's email file for almost a year (Yes, Jeff, he passed it to me...Yours, too.

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The Dalhoff Clans celebrated their 15th Anniversary (in May). They have a daughter, Hannah, who is four. Jeff works for Wheat First Butcher Singer (investment brokers) in Tysons Comer, VA as he has for the past-10 years.

Jeff and Debbie are at 5221 Clifton Street, Alexandria, VA, 22312; h: 703-658-7511; h: 703-761-4754; e: jup@washdc.mindspring.com.

Swooping in electronically from New England is an old acquaintance of mine from so many 2/C Wednesday PMs at Little Campus, with $0.85 drafts chased by bleary-eyed sprints down brick sidewalks to 1830 formation, it's Mike Stankus. Mike's still fixing Hawk missiles for Raytheon and is even contemplating going back to school, "This time, though, I think I will actually study!" Wife, Patti, works at the Police Department. Son, Tim, tumed 14 in April and is finishing 8th grade. Daughter, Leanne is 12 and almost out of 6th and daughter, Beth, will be 10 next month and is putting the wraps on 4th. Patti, Mike, and family can be reached at 9 Olesen Road, Derry, NH 03038-4847; e: MUTUALMIKE@aol. com. Stank sends regards to all of his Classmates.

On to the Fort Myer Bowling Alley where, last 22 March, we found Jim Ahlgrimm and his lovely wife, Marijo, with Jake and Aaron in tow. Yes, Jim had honcho'd yet another DC area '81 function with the usual Ahlgrimm verve and organizational savoir faire. Present, too, were Jill and Jim Wetzel with sons Jeffrey, 12, lyier, 11, and daughter Sandi, eight.

Jim and Jill live in Hemdon, VA, and Jim fights American Legion Bridge traffic twice a day to get to Kensington, MD where he's the Postmaster. With his energy, I'm certain that the on-time delivery rate is 100% in that zip code. In the next several lanes were Lin and Eric Lum with sons Kelvin, 7, and E.J., 5, Debra and John Welch with son, Paul, 2.5, Bambi and Brian Coval, and Ellen and Mark Patton, accompanied by Erik, 11, Michael, 9, Colleen, 7, and Claire, all of one. The Welchs are at 900 North Stafford Street #2323, Arlington, VA 22203; h: 703527-5776. The Pattons are at 5101 Queenswood Drive, Burke, VA 22015; h: 703-503-0389. As for scores, suffice it to say that had we been golfing, a few of our Classmates might have been approached by the Nike Tour and possibly the PGA itself.

Thirty-third Co., listen up. Here's a blast from your past from Garrett Dalhoff.

Greetings from west central MN! This is my first letter to Shipmate since having resigned midway through our Youngster Year. I've enjoyed keeping up on what our Classmates have been doing and felt it was time to let you and the others (especially 33rd Co.) know what's been happening on this end.

I completed my B.A. degree in Psychology at Creighton University, Omaha, NE in May of 1982.

Later, in August of 1990,1finishedup my M.S.E.D. degree in School Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI. I am now in my 7th year as a licensed school psychologist serving 5 mral school districts. In addition to this, I am contracted by two counties to work as an intensive in-home therapist.

While a student at Creighton, I met my future wife and help-mate, Camilla. We were married in Austin, MN on 26 May 1984. Camilla later graduated with a B.A. degree in Elementary Education from the University of Minnesota-Morris in June of 1986. Camilla is now happy to be at home as a full-time mom and homemaker.

Camilla and I have been blessed with 5 beautiful children; Rachael Marie (12/1/87), Zachary Gerald (5/14/90), Ruth Therese (7/27/93), Monica Anne (12/23/96), and Justine Patrice (12/23/96).

I have enclosed a picture, taken of our family on the occasion of Monica's and Justine's baptism.

We are all heahhy, doing well, and happily settled on our hobby farm, 3 miles south of our small village of Cyras (pop. 328). We invite Classmates to call or visit at anytime. Home address: RR#1 Box 10, Cyras, MN 56323-9703; h: 320-795-2780; w: 320-589-4248.

Thus ends yet another episode of "All My Classmates." Join us again next month when the Secretary opens his mailbox to find Fleet Home Town News Releases detailing sundry, strange and wondrous deeds done dirt cheap and worldwide by our noble Classmen and Classwomen. Once again, don't forget about the Class of '81 Golf Toumey at Ft. Meade in Odenton, MD on Friday, 20 June at 1130.

It's $50 a head. Call Fred Reitzel, h: 703-729-4809, or Greg Denkler, h: 703-521-2721, "denklerg@aol. com" for info.

Until next month, ponder these. When a cow laughs, does milk come up its nose? Furthermore, why is abbreviation such a long word? And, a serious poser, what's another word for thesaums?

"Daddy, pleeeeeze turn off da compooter and come...play...with...me!" "Only if you say 'Great googley moogley' three times, fast." "Great googey moogey, great gooey mooey, great, whatever."

"Close enough." Click. Regular shutdown.

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Pres: LCDR James H. Flatley, IV, USN 5202 Ocean Dr., Emerald Isle,NC 28594 Sec'y: LCDR John Hughes, USNR 182 Sherman Hillroad, Woodbury, CT 06798-3616 h: 203-263-2980; f: 203-263-2983 e: hughesnavy@aol.com I know, I know, where have I been? I could make a few excuses, but I probably used them already and well as we all know, there is no excuse, SIR. I think it is summer time when this issue comes out, so school is out and now we can relax because the kids can do all the work around the house, this is if you have children, and they were bom the week after graduation. Otherwise it's still your job to do all that housework. Even vacations now seem like work, planning months ahead of time to get reservations at Disneyworld, and trying to use those frequent flyer miles for the 3 seats the airlines set aside for us fmgal travelers. Then I don't even want to think about trying to plan activities once we get there. Forget about trying to get to the golf course to get in a few rounds. You know, I think I'll just hang around the house and I'll probably have just as much fun???

Well let me get a few things out of the way first.

As I write this in mid April, we have yet to get started on the 15 year Reunion events. I will commit to you all that I will have some kind of information by next issue on what planning is being done and who is doing it. If you have any interest or suggestions please give me a call. I think it's been awhile since we've done anything with regards to the Class organization and done any Class activities. Therefore I suggest we consider updating our Class charter and create a more active organization to get more of our Classmates active in efforts to support USNA as well as to bring us closer together as a Class. There is a group of people who have expressed some interest in doing things, and my guess is that we will have already had some kind of "meeting" to discuss things and will share some of these ideas with you in the next issue. I don't mean to ruffle any feathers, but...then again maybe I do. I will keep you informed.

I recently attended a meeting at Hubbard Hall regarding the efforts of the Alumni Association to support the Academy. As you may have noticed, the Alumni are being looked to for more and more financial support of the school. Although the Academy still gets substantial funding from Congress to operate and update some of the facilities it is becoming more and more difficult to do some of the things the Academy would like to do. And this is where we come in to help. Alumni Hall would not have been built without Alumni support, the recent appointment of our old friend ADM Leon "BudGood Morning Navy" Edney '57 as Professor of Leadership was also made possible through an endowment set up by an Alum, John McMullen '40 (see "All Hands" in May for more info). The Class of '83 is intimately involved in some of these activities with Dan Struble as Executive VP of the Associates and Greg Zingler as Director of Alumni Hall.

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happy to hear from you. The Academy needs our support, financially, intellectually, physically, and spiritually.

Jon Yuen sent an email with some skinny on a few guys, but he conveniently forgot to mention that he was recently deep selected for 0-5. Actually it doesn't surprise me, Jon was always a very capable mariner even if it is as a Supply Officer "I noticed in the last Shipmate that we lacked an input from '83 and the last time I wrote you a note, you did absolutely no editing" (Jon, I try to just get by doing the cut and paste trick, imagine if we had computers at school, "cut & paste" would have been an art form for completing those term papers) Danny Clague called me...he wanted his name in the Shipmate again...He said he went on a summer craise with you and wanted to know if you were still good buddies with the Chief you met? I hear this is a good story waiting to be retold "(this was in my old daze, and I'll save it for verbal retelling at a football game, wouldn't want that kind of story in print)". Carl Sink is in the DC area...He has survived the downsizing of the govemment thus far and is still with the Department of Energy. Tom Dalpini now works with Texas Instmments, but still in the DC area. He and his family are doing well.

Chris Murch is diligentiy keeping up witii the 14th Company and if you haven't gotten one of his updates, it's probably because he doesn't know where you are...and, none of your other companymates knows either. Dennis Yeatman will be staying in San Diego...going to SURFPAC. Lisa (Yustak) Vickers is now at NAVAIR, which is located at Pax River.. .Thefirsthighrisebuilding with an escalator in that area. Mike Arnold hasn't changed his mind and he is still going to Gaeta, Italy (Mike needs to get awayfromClass of '95 females who can beat him up in the annual PRT, thank God I don't have to embarrass myself with that every year). Mark Hopgood is now in Hawaii...living the good life andflyingfor Northwest (when he isn't off skiing in Vail).

Thanks Jon, you are so eloquent no editing is needed, just editorial comments. Congrats on the CDR selection.

Last time I wrote I briefly mentioned the death of Joe King. Joe left behind his loving wife, Bonnie and 5 daughters. The funeral was held at Arlington National Cemetery April 4. Joe's sister Kelly (King) Henry '84 and father Joe Sr. '59 and friends have set up a memorial fund in his name and it would be appropriate to send a few dollars to LCDR Joseph F. King, Jr. fund,c/o Jacksonville NFCU, PO. Box 45085, Jacksonville, FL 32232-5085. It's hard to talk about a Classmate's death; it is truly a sad time, but it reminds us all of how dedicated those who serve are. The Navy is a service that has it's dangers yet we continue to go out on the "tip of the spear" and proudly serve our country. I am sure Joe was proud to be a Naval Officer and a Naval Aviator and I am just as sure that Joe was even prouder to be a good father and husband to his family. My prayers go out to Joe's family.

Just some more quick notes from those of you who provided some updates...

Joe Wilson actually talked to his old roommate, Adolph Scissum for the first time since December '83. He is back in our hometown of Huntsville, AL. I'd be happy if my roommate called after so long, but I'm afraid he might be asking for money (only kidding Dowder). Joe also bumped into Jackie Blackwell in a supermarket. She is stationed aboard

right people who have the right kind of money??)

Dave Saba finally made a special brew from his Deep Creek Beer Works just for... whoever wants to drink it. Dave is in Westem MD and can easily ship beer to you (as long as you pay for it and it conforms to all legal restrictions that apply to shipments). Better yet, just get yourself out to Frederick and find the place and he just might give you a free sample.

Anita and Brian Collins are alive and well in Alexandria VA. I guess Brian goes to the movies alot because Anita says he is with NAVSEA in the Office for Theater Air Defence. I forget the name of the movie but it was with Chevy Chase and he was selling military equipment to other countries, Brian liked the movie so much he is directing Foreign Military Sales of the CIWS. I guess Brian and Anita do get the housework done by their son, who is 18 and will be going into the USAF after high school this year. Their daughter is a member of the Screen Actors Guild as she shuttles between DC and NYC for gigs doing commercials and appearing on NBC's Law & Order, and doing shows with Paul Simon.

Their younger son, keeps them busy just being a regular 3 year old. Chris Murch is doing well with his own Gold Plating Company in San Diego. He reports that Tim Kraft is in the movie business as well. Tim is working with Jim Webb '68 on producing a movie based on his novel Fields of Fire.

Now how can I get a gig working for Tim, I could be Bruce Willis's double in the stunt scenes. Yo Hofflier might want to touch base with Tim as Yo embarks on his literary career when he's not flying for United (which is most of the time). Bob Wise is in North Carolina with Merck. Craig Williams has been working on capitol hill working for Sen. John McCain '58, making sure no Republicans got caught renting out the Lincoln bedroom. Craig says he has a girlfriend who is a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader but nobody has met her. Hmmm, sounds like typical Naval Aviator hyperbole. But I guess Craig doesn't use hyperbole too often, because his story about a dog fight with some MIG bandits and taking out 2 scud launchers in one mission to earn the Distinguished Flying Cross was pretty ho-hum stuff for a Scud Stud like Craig. Russ Bartlett didn't beat Cosmas Ndeti in the Boston Marathon but he did finish the same day. Russ is trying to convince the CNO to use flying motorcycles as a cost effective alternative to the new joint strike fighter. His idea came up flat and they are sending him to Ft. Bragg to work on some special operations stuff (his head needs a special operation).

Well that's all I have time for this month, I promised myself that I would not miss any more deadlines (I also promised myseff I would lose 20 pounds

by June 1st) so much for promises. Oh well, I do have good intentions. I hope your Summer is simmering and you're all having a good time. Hope to see you at one of the football games this year: there are thoughts about having an '83 area for tailgating at each game, but nothing firm yet, I'll let you know, fwfs, John "The best of all things is to learn. Money can be lost or stolen, health and strength may fail, but what you have committed toyour mind is yours forever."â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Louis L'Amour

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stmction at Newport News Shipbuilding. Joe and his wife Kimberly also live in Newport news and have two children David and Jennifer. The folks from 8th Company and "7th Battalion" can contact Joe at 704 Newbury Circle, Newport News, VA 23608. Jim Blake is in the DC area working for some big time political group making sure the congressmen are doing the right thing (at least the right thing for the

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Not pictured: Rich Ferrell who was standing an exciting three-week watch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Here are the bios: Doug Denneny (DJDenneny@aol.com) is wrapping up his department head tour with FF-213. He can't wait until the fly-in at NAS Oceana and seeing his wife Stacey and 18-month old daughter. He hopes to be stationed in the DC area for his next shore duty.

Chip Kilbum is serving as the Maintenance Officer for the VFA-97 Warhawks. He currently resides in Lemoore with his wonderful wife, Neva, and their two sons, Connor (3) and Jackson (1).

Kurt Woltersdorf (K-M-Woltersdorf@Juno. com) is back at HS-6 for a retum engagement. He is currently the Safety Officer and an aspiring Ops O upon retum to San Diego.

Dianne Archer (Servoff@cv63.navy.mil) joined KrrTY HAWK in July '96 as the Services Officer. She and her husband, Denny, are enjoying San Diego.

Mike Pease (Lpeasel618@aol.com) is OIC of the VQ det. His wife Leslie and two sons live in Coronado.

Scott Orren (onen@whidbey.nct) just finished a test pilot tour at Patuxent River and is assigned to VAQ-135 for his department head tour. He will be in Whidbey Island for two more years.

Kevin Anderson is curtently the Admin Officer with VAW-117, the World Famous Wallbangers. His wife Katherine and three children are still trying to set up house in San Diego.

Rich Ferrell is also in the midst of his department head tour. He is with VS-29 after transitioning from the A-6 community.

Since I do not have much mail, I will rip off the highlights of Linda Schumacher Eriksen's newsletter. The photo was taken at Jane Lochner Zabel's house during the gathering she hosted in March.

Chen (Kerr) Coleman has moved to Galveston, TX. Her husband, Gerard Coleman '81, is teaching basic Navy stuff like "Boats, Steam and Wires" to the NROTC students at the Galveston branch of Texas A&M University. Gerard is also the sailing coach there.

Lou Anne (Nesta) DeMattei lives on the Maryland side of the Potomac. She is an engineer with TRW and also serves in the Reserve unit attached to the Naval Reserve Security Group at the National Security Agency. Lou Anne's husband, Joe, is a cryptologic officer at NSA. Their son, Pete, is a freshman at DeMatha High School.

Melanie (Kirby) Doherty lives in Rhode Island and (big surprise) purchased a sailboat. Melanie has been working for American Power Conversion the last three years. She is the Regional Manager for the northern region which includes sales responsibility

"for everything North of Pennsylvania, West of Maine and East of the Dakotas" and is responsible for about $60 million in annual sales. Melanie and husband Ed make sure to take time to sail their J-24 Patriot (so named because they took delivery on 19 April, Patriot's Day!) and launched her 14 June, Flag Day. The Dohertys would love to hear from any Classmates in the area (sounds like you can mooch a weekend sail too). They may be reached at 401423-3196.

Mary Helinski is the Operations Officer for Naval Mobile Constmction Battalion Four. By the time this goes to print, Mary should be on deployment to Puerto Rico.

Word has it that Jeff Conklin got married, and his wedding was held just a few minutes from Gail Haberlin's restaurant in Manitou Springs, CO. (Jeff,

I'll need an update please...) Chris Gromek and Kris Holderied, who attended both Jeff's wedding and visited Gail's restaurant, said that the wedding was lovely and the restaurant great.

Sue Honan Hanson is flying for Southwest Airlines based out of Chicago. Her husband, Gary, flies for US Air based in Baltimore. Sue should have relocated to Rhode Island by now. Sue, how about an update?

Kari (Standard) Perez is the proud mother of three, Nicolas (8), Stephen (5) and Christa (3). She drills in the Reserve and is the Maintenance Officer for her squadron. She is also the president of the NAS Spouses Club and teaches aerobic/step classes four times a week.

Kathy (Eaves) Mokris is a happy fuU-time mom.

She is very active with her children's schooling.

The Ladies of '84 at Jane's HouseBack row: Sue (Borden) Davis, Kathleen Murtay, Toni Kasprzak Chase, Dawn HoUoway, Marg Rawhouser, Kelly (King) Henry. Front row: Kris Holderied, Linda (Schumacher) Eriksen, Jane Lochner Zabel and Sharon Pfiefer.

"'84ers Craisin' on the USS Kitty Hawk"Front row: Scott Orren, Mike Pease, Doug Denneny and Kevin Anderson.

Back row: Kurt Woltersdorf, Dianne (Hardin) Archer and Chip Kilbum.

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Vicki (Wall) Shankland and family recently settled in Key West and are loving it. Vicki works for the Navy Doctrine Command (where she worked in Norfolk) but now she telecommutes. Paul Shankland, her husband, works at the Joint Interagency Task Force as the aviation liaison officer for the counterdrug operations in the Caribbean and East Pac. Vicki's children, Nick (8) and Cara (6), are adapting nicely to Florida life.

FROM THE FLEET HOME TO'WN NEWS CENTER: LCDR Kevin R. Andersen, reported for duty with Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 120, Naval Air Station Norfolk. LT Mark Michaud graduated from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). CAPT Terrance B. Walton recently received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for service while serving at Marine Corps Recmiting Station, Montgomery, AL. LT Breck A. DeGroff, recently reported for duty at Naval Air Reserve, Naval Air Station North Island.

LCDR R.B. Armstrong recently reported for duty with Patrol Squadron 40, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. LCDR David W. Stender, recently participated in the 21st Annual Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC. MAJ Mark J. Desens departed on a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard NASSAU Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG). LCDR Brian A. McUvaine recentiy reported for duty with the submarine Precommissioning Unit (PCU) CONNECTICUT. LCDR G a r y M. Watson was awarded a master of arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies.

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Hello again. You're wondering if I'm still alive, aren't you? Sorry about missing last month's column; was called out of the country on family stuff.

The score now stands at 1 (one) round of drinks, on me, for everyone who attends the fifteenth reunion.

I think I'll be home sick that day...

I'm KIDDING. On to the news, of which there's lots. This email thing sure works out great, don't it?

Joel sent me this letter just after the last deadline I successfully made (mea culpa, mea culpa), so I'm to blame for its, um, age. Joel wrote: First, since this is my first input to the column, I want to thank Chuck Sharkey for all the support he's provided for our Class over the last 11+ years.

Also, thanks for the fantastic job Nancy Heckman and Pat Mooney and all the Class officers and volunteers have done over the past 11 years. Without them, there wouldn't have been the tremendous 5 and 10 year reunions, the Shipmate columns or the countless other things they did which none of us know about. THANKS AGAIN TO ALL OF YOU. Well, Homecoming was a great time. Ruth and I came down from Philly and stayed with Sonny and Melanie Dean (4), who live right along the bay near the Bay Bridge. Friday night was a bonfire night with the Deans, the Hansons, Bryan Caisse (8), Joe Valentine (2) and others in attendance.

Bryan is living in NYC working at Bear Steams with "other people's money". Joe is also up in NYC, married to Hillary (in case there is anyone who didn't know that) and also at Bear Steams doing some of that financial stuff. Not much you can say about the game. The Cannoneers ran out of rounds for the guns, the Plebes either looked like Amold or were dead (347 pushups either makes you or breaks you), and Chris Berman went hoarse saying, "...and he could go...all...the...way."

One nice advantage to Homecoming this year was that I didn't have to use the 30 second "Hi, this is my wife Ruth, we live in Philly and this is what I've done the last ten years of my life" sound bite. The folks I did see I had a chance to talk with for awhile.

I saw Mike Montesanti (12) who works for QAD, Inc., a software company in New Jersey, as the Information Systems Manager. He is martied to Nancy and has one daughter. Gil Wolfe (33) is working for GE Appliances down in Miami, where he has most of Latin America, it seems, as his area of responsibility.

Back on the Philly front, Dan Dibono and Elise (4) had a baby, Daniel, back in November. Dan is active with the Reserve up here at NAS Willow Grove and is waiting for the airlines. Frank Proctor (23), Franz Wagner (14), and Kevin Worsh (36) are all working for the same insurance firm in Center City. Frank is married with two sons.

I heard via email (more on that concept below) from Pete Martino (31). He is living in the Philly suburbs as well and is running a software company called XRT (or something like that). Anyway, he emailed from London (rough) and told me that Alex VanGorden and Brad More also are working for XRT. He also added that Jim TVettin is working as a contractor in the nuclear industry in the Quad Cities area (that's Iowa/Illinois, I believe). On the email front, I have also briefly "talked" with Paul Severs (31) who is on the West Coast somewhere.

A couple of closing items. There will be a survey mailing coming out for all Classmates. I ask that you please read through the survey and retum it both for the benefit of myself and the Class officers as well as NAAA, who will also use the data.

Finally, one of the ideas I wrote about on that ballot form (I'tri sure you all read it) was to develop a intra-Class networking system. The first step towards that is to establish easy communications between us by compiling a listing of email addresses. My goal is for our Class to be as connected online as possible, which I hope will allow for easy passing of information in all directions.

There are three principal gathering points I intend on using for compiling this list. One is me, and my email addresses are hansonjl@juno.com (home) or hansonjl@mpco.nihs.compuserve.com (work). The second is Tina Higgins who you can reach at 104116,2374@compuserve.com. The third point of contact is Mike Casey, who you can reach at mike@tridsys.com. If you're not on line, just drop us a line (especially if you're not sure if your address is up to date) or call. We're here to serve the Class of '85, all ideas on how to improve that service are welcome. Future ideas under consideration include an Internet Homepage which would allow posting resumes, locator notes, etc (I'm still investigating the hardware and software requirements for this). I hope everyone had a safe and pleasant holiday season. Until next time, BEAT ARMY! Joel Hanson, 132 Mendham Drive, North Wales, PA 19454; h: 215-699-3918; w: 215-646-7400 x-3129, e: hansonjl@mpco.mhs.compuserve.com "Safe and pleasant holiday season?" Ouch. If ONLY we had a more timely way of communicating with each other...Hmmm...

Okay, okay. I've received a significant number of responses to the April column's questionnaire regarding websites. It sounds like most people are in favor, based on a ludicrously un-scientific sample. In fact, I heard from Alex Kiefer (kiefer@aero.org), who would like to offer web hosting services to the Class (for free, the altmist). Robert Quinton has a web business which Alex helps out with, and they can do all aspects of the web hosting. For the uninitiated, this is a pretty generous offer, since there's a lot more to a website than you might think. Here are some examples of their work: http://www.jamaicagleaner.com/ http://www.infochange.com/ http:// hockeyonline.com/ http://www.cariboutpost.coni/.

I'm going to pursue this foolishly generous offer, since my "Leam HTML in 21 Days" book is disturbingly large and heavy. Besides, the sites Alex listed are pretty professional. I've also reserved our Class' "domain name" (defined as "an Intemet term I d o n ' t u n d e r s t a n d " ) ; I hope no one gags at "usna85.org." Stay tuned.

More news: Tony Krueger (tonydiane@WORLD NET.ATT.NET ) wrote an acronym-packed letter to say that he's currently in THOMAS S. GArES as Operations Officer (OPS). He should by now be on dep l o y m e n t with the KENNEDY Battlegroup (JFKBATGRU), with Jamie Pierce (OIC of HSL48 Det l ) ' s helicopter detachment aboard. Tony also wrote that John Figuerres is OPS on TICONDEROGA. I'll let Tony tell the rest: "Recentiy saw hi prior to our JTFEX. Tico was OPFOR, and we had the pleasure of sinking them." OK, TK. I also got not one but TWO messages from Pat Dunn (Dnnpsean@aol.com). Pat's now at the Pentagon working in the bowels of OPNAV (Branch 312, Current Ops and Plans). At the time of the letters, though, he was with the ROOSEVELT Battlegroup: Read/received your March Shipmate. With email being so prevalent these days, none of us have an excuse for not dropping at least a wee bit of a note.

Out here in the great THEODORE ROOSEVELT Battle Group are the following '85er's I am aware of: Me: B A T G R U Commander's Staff as Asst Chief of Staff, Materiel and Logistics(N4); (Well, not any moreâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mike); Rich Brown: OPS LErrE Gvu (CG55;) J e n Hamman: He is doing his department head tour with VC-6. They ran drones, septar boats and unmanned aerial vehicles; Mark Henning: COMDESRON THREE TWO, Combat Systems Officer; Rich Nowak: NFO in E2C squadron VAW125, Skyhawks; Marty Pepet: Staff Intel Officer for Commander, Carrier Air Wing Three Shipmate, June 1997

(CAGStaff); Mark Weber: COMPHIBRON EIGHT N4 in NASSAU; Cmise has been pretty standard: Numerous small and large scale exercises with France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, etc. TR and VEU-A GULF (our other cmiser) split some of their time into FIFTH FLTAOR to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH in Iraq.

The amphibs have had the only excitement for the deployment with the evacuation of non-combatants (a.k.a. Foreign Service reps) from the embassy in Albania.

Hit following ports this cmise: Cartegena, Spain; Caimes (for Christmas); Naples (New Years); Haifa, Israel; Anatalya Turkey (received Imminent Danger Pay for the port visit); Livorno, Italy; Rhodes and Corfu, Greece; Jebel Ali, UAE (Imminent danger pay for two months and tax free pay for two months); and Palma. 56 percent OET^MPO compared to 85 percent in 1995 and 97 percent in 1993.

Golfing was most excellent, especially for a winter cmise. But the casinos were even nicer to me.

Good news came in the message traffic a few days ago—Glen Langford has been nominated as a mission specialist (not bad for a SWO). Still not martied, nor have any plans in the future. But I've been told about the male to female ratio in DC. Jim Challender (Poohby229@aol.com) also sent in an email, summarizing his life from graduation, through Nuclear Power Training to PHILADELPHIA. After his sub tour, he moved to Cape Canaveral as the Operations Officer for all of the Fleet Ballistic Missile test launchings. Jim left the Navy in September '92 and became a Project Manager for an engineering company in Memphis, TN. In March of 1996, Jim and his wife, Lisa, adopted a baby boy, James Michael. James was two weeks old when they received him. In September 1996, he was "made an offer he couldn't refuse" (which I hope didn't involve a horse's head) and moved to Concord, NH to become the Engineering Manager for a company that manufactures food processing equipment: ovens, fryers, chillers, and so on. Jim offered an open door to anyone visiting Concord.

I also received a letter from Secretary Emeritus Nancy Heckman (NLHeckman@aol.com), someone who understands the value of detailed cortespondence with the Class. She wrote that she's in San Diego now in a Fleet Replacement Squadron, and ran into Dale Horan who's cunently in 'VF-21 deployed aboard CONSTELLATION. Kevin Bianchi is at the FRS also (HC-3) and will be reporting to HC-11 for his department head tour. Andy Butterfield is also mmored to be in town at HS-10, also in the FRS. Lynn (Casity) and Dan Flint (DFlintl228@aol. com) also wrote in from Knoxville, TN; they had their first child, Ryan Daniel, on 27 January. Ryan is helping Dan analyze his doctoral dissertation data at home while Lynn finishes out the school year teaching her high school physics students. Dan will be interviewing for university faculty positions this Summer for positions to start at a marketing department as early as January 1998.

Jeff Smith (the Sixth C o m p a n y one, at melba01@sprynet.com) dropped a note from somewhere in cyberspace: This is my first letter to Shipmate since graduation, so I have a lot to catch up on. I spent my first tour in VP-6 Blue Sharks in Barbers Point, HI; and from there, I accepted orders to Miami, FL to be an exchange officer to the Coast Guard. I was the Air Operations Officer for Commander, Caribbean Squadron. For all my Classmates who were involved in counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean from Aug '90 to Mar '93,1 was one of the guys at the other end of the call-sign CTU44.7.3 or CrU 4.1.7 or even "Alpha Sierra". 1 was the guy who was involved in taking charge of the surface units during all boardings by the Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachments, and I also got to plan the air search areas for the P-3s involved in the operation. Well, then they offered the separation bonus, so I took the money and ran. From there, I decided to go into retail (still trying to figure out if

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that was a mistake). I am curtently in the management training program with Office Depot. I used to work for Service Merchandise but was a victim of "restracturing". Oh well, severance pay is a beautiful thing (at least I got a little vacation before returning to work).

On the family side of things, I curtently have four beautiful children (yes, four!); and we're done having children. There is Melba Catrina 11, Geoffrey Brandon 5, Oliver Lawrence 4 and Hans Bailey 20 months. For those people that remember, I am still married to Melba; and in July, we will celebrate our 12th anniversary.

Mike Midgely (MSMidgley@aol.com), who's not only a Classmate but also the President of the San Diego Alumni Association Chapter, emailed me to spread the word about Reunion West '97. Mike's really taken the lead in putting together a weekend packed with the sort of get-togethers that, well, get people together. (Boy, don't you hate when a figure of speech just won't let go?) The dates are 4-7 Sep 1997 to coincide with the Navy-SDSU game. Let Mike know soonest if you plan to attend.

Got a letter from Kevin Clinch (kytycori@msn. com), who's now working for Commander Operational Test and Evaluation Force (COMOPTEVFOR) in Norfolk. According to Kevin, "We test and evaluate the new weapons and combat systems—our mission, and tell program managers, defense contractors, sub-contractors, and sub-sub-contractors where to go—sometimes that seems like what we really do."

(Since I'm involved in the New Attack Submarine program myself, I can't say he's wrong.) Curtently, Kevin is SEAWOLF (SSN-21) Operational Test Director. Since SEAWOLF is back in drydock, Kevin is off supporting accreditation of a high-end simulation facility for testing torpedoes and sounds pretty happy about it (I don't think Shipmate would let us print the expression he used, though.) Kevin reports "Two boys, a girl, we're on our 4th dog (named Casey), and Gail and I celebrate our 11th anniversary on 03 May." Your dog is named WHAT? Finally, I got a phone call from Greg Garcia back in April. Greg and Julie are living in Massachusetts these days, where Greg is the CEC point man for decommissioning a Naval Air Station (I think it's Weymouth—Greg, is that right?) and disposing of the real estate. The political situation is apparently pretty dicey, with multiple overlapping towns competing for the right to inherit the base. This should set Greg up for a fine post-retirement career wearing a Century 21 blazer and driving a big ol' Continental.

Whew. So THIS is what a real column looks like.

Jeez. Thanks for the input, folks. Until next time, Mike P.S.: A final note regarding email: please remember to put your snail-mail address in the note, including a phone number. That way, I'll be able to compile a Class database much more efficiently. If you'd rather not see your address published, at least give me a city and state. Thanks, Mike

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Sec'y: LT Tim Wolf, USNR RO. Box 87, Annapolis, MD 21404 h: 703-271-0907 e: shipmate87@aol.com Washington, DC Wow—the year's half over and our 10-year Reunion is just around the corner—October 17-19, 1997. Class of '87 activities include a reception in Mahan Hall on Friday evening and the all-day tailgater on Saturday at the stadium, where Navy plays VMI. I urge you to seek your accommodations now, since this weekend is also a boat show weekend. Annapolis will be quite crowded, but we'll still party!

FYI—the Alumni Association has a new Internet web site and I encourage you to check out the contents of the site. The address is "www.usna.com".

On Thursday, March 20th, Susan and Jim Fisher became proud new parents for the first time with the birth of son, Jacob Andrew. Cindy and Chris Dunphy are expecting their first child this month.

Tom Keane is in Monterey at NPG School. Ed Sullivan works for Merck in North Carolina, and the family (Mary Lou and the two boys) are doing great. Mary Anne and Mike Pullman got married in Las Vegas with Elvis as best man. Mike works for Kaman Corporation flying the KMAX helicopter.

The Pullmans live in Phoenix.

Vicky and Matt Sampson became parents for the third time on April 13th. Son Joseph Bmce joins his brothers Matthew and John, with mom and dad in Yuma, AZ. News from Rose (McCain) and Kevin White in Wooster, OH—After Rose left active duty in January 1995 and Kevin in September 1995, he took a job with Intemational Paper in Ohio. With three children, Samantha, Jonathan, and Paul, Rose has a fulltime job as mom. She stays quite busy with the PTO and other community activities. In the Fall of 1996, Kevin transitioned to the U.S. Air Force Reserve and is completing training in Little Rock to fly the C130. He recently took a job with Executive Jet, an airline out of Columbus, OH. They wish everyone well and ask that Jason Wong and Craig Burris get in touch—The Whites are at 558 N. Grant Street, Wooster, OH 4 4 6 9 1 or BeastW@aol.com.

From the wide open spaces of Nevada, our long lost compadre Jim Matheson checked in on-line.

Jim is a TAR at VFC-13, the local adversary squadron at NAS Fallon, NV. He moved there with the TOPGUN school last year. Having spent over three years of great flying with TOPGUN, Jim is enjoying a calmer life with VFC-13. It also is nice to spend time with wife Julie and their dog. Jim is reachable on-line at Matheson@Phonewave.net. All you 34th Company Alums get in touch with him.

Having had lots of contact with Classmates coming through Fallon and in the aviation world, Jim provided some updates: Jim Kushner is a TAR at HCS-3 in Point Magu, where they do CSAR support for airwings. Eric Schoenbucher and Paul Horan

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are with VFA-125, the F/A-18 RAG at NAS Lemoore. Gina and Eric are recent parents of twins, making a total of four children. Eric is bound for CVW-9 as CAG LSO soon. Paul and wife Michelle have two children and he is an IP at the squadron.

Harry Schmidt is an IP at TOPGUN. Mike Tluchowski and Jeff Crymes are instructors at NSAWC at Fallon. Karen and John Martins are in Point Magu, with their two children. John is at TPS. Leslie (Hirko) Harris is MPA on PELELIU. Penni and Matt Miggins were manied in St. Louis last year.

Also, Paul Buck is with Delta Airiines. Annie and Paul have three children. Joe Van Helden is a SelRes at VFC-13 with Jim, when he's not flying for United.

Laurie and Joe have two children and live in Fallon.

Al Coleman is an admiral's aide at NAWC China Lake. Wife Lisa is a corporate pilot for Warner Bros.

Doug Wilson works for a silicon wafer development firm in St. Louis. He and Suzi have one daughter Lynda and Rick MacMurchy are in the Pittsburgh area with their three kids. Rick is also with United.

Melanie and Lee Miller are in Allentown, PA with son Andrew, where Lee works for Air Products and Chemicals. Bourke Milligan is an IP at VS-41 at NAS North Island.

In other on-line news, Tony Ferrari is in Virginia Beach, where he is stationed as CVW-17 Strike Ops Officer. He currently is flying with VF-103, where Shawn Scharf and John Ortega are also assigned.

Tony mentioned he was training for the USMC Marathon in Washington in the Fall and is interested in knowing who else might be up for the task. He can be reached on-line at dinoferrari@juno.com.

One of our busier Classmates these days is Jim Mema down in Atlanta. Shannon and Jim proudly announced the birth of their new baby, Joseph Michael, born on January 25th. Besides the hectic pace of being a new dad, Jim has pulled double duty working full-time at The Clorox Company in operations management and gone to law school at night for the past three years. Jim will complete school next year at Georgia State University.

Kathleen and John Bissa are now in Jacksonville, FL, after a tour in Norfolk for John as a CARGRU aide. He is doing the instmctor syllabus at VP-30 (the VP RAG) and should go on to a department head tour next year. They have two children, Claire and Annalise, who like being close to Orlando and Mickey Mouse.

Janice and Art Pruett are in Monterey, where he started in the Material Logistics program in the Systems Management Department. Art's previous tour

Kyoko and Tom Watson New parents Jessica and Ted Brown are proud to announce their new addition to the family, Austin Stafford Brown, born October 20th of last year. Jessica is still working at United Airlines and Ted is a consultant with Deloitte & Touche Consulting Group in Dallas, working on large-scale reengineering projects in a variety of industries.

was on CARL VINSON as the IM2 Division Officer in

the AIMD. Janice works as an administrative assistant at the Quail Lodge Resort in Carmel.

Other news from Art includes—Lori and Eric Parker are in St. Louis, where he works for a firm that manufactures and distributes various industrial gases. The job requires some travel, but nothing outrageous. Lori is a teacher for an elementary school.

Anne and Derrick Smith are happy, new parents.

Their new son is named Andrew and was born in December Derrick is at Martin Marietta and is a certified network engineer. Anne is back at her job as an eye doctor in the Burke, VA area. Darren Tamer, who was on CARL VINSON with Art, is supposedly in the DC area now.

Locally, Ralph Nelson has an Internet services company and Craig Dellorso works for System One, a technology-based staffing company.

Tom Watson dropped a quick note to say that he and Kyoko are now married and live in Tokyo. They held their wedding ceremony in Northern Michigan.

Kyoko is from an island near Okinawa and is a nurse working for the Tokyo govemment. Having lived in Japan for three years, Tom works for a small Japanese company which makes electric power utility equipment.

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Who says lightning doesn't strike in the same place twice—just ask Elissa and Dave Adams. On December 14,1996, Elissa gave birth to their SECOND set of twins—^Allison and Benjamin. Siblings Michael and Mckenna recently tumed five and are helping mom and dad with the newborns. Dave is still dutifully serving his country as an E-2C NFO stationed at the RAG (VAW-120) as an instmctor. He added that John Plohetski is the Reactor Training Officer on THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Kim and John live in Chesapeake, VA near the Adams. Dave also mentioned that Charlie Daniels is to report to VAW-120 soon.

News from the Northeast, Pat Perkins lives in Cheshire, CT with his wife Carol, and children Ryan and Megan. After getting out in 1993, he worked for Dexter Corporation for two and one-half years before moving to Duracell, Inc. There, Pat serves as a quality engineer in the New Products and Technology Division, which, among other projects, is involved with rechargeable batteries for computer and cellular industries. In his free time, he serves in the Reserve with Submarine Development Squadron Twelve in Groton. A highlight of his Reserve duties has been to ride a German U-boat.

Out on the other side of the continent. Dawn (Alvarez) and Pat Stratton have made the Sacramento area their home after living in Texas for a while. Pat is a major account representative for Pfizer in Sacramento and Dawn is very busy, having recentiy become a mom with their daughter Amanda Jeanne late last year.

Locally, Emie Harper notes that his third child is due in July and he will likely be getting new PCS orders from Headquarters, USMC soon. He has been stationed at Quantico as a Marine JAG, following his studies at the George Washington University Law School.

Speaking of new born babies, Vicky and Matt Sampson were expecting the birth of their third child this past April. The Sampson clan is in Yuma, AZ. Lynne (Mickelson) and Joe Rizzo are in North Carolina with their two children, Katie and Rebecca.

Joe recently returned from afloatwith the 26th MEU CE on NASSAU, in which he served as the S-4A officer. Lynne left active duty in 1992.

Ed Magee is deployed in Aviano, Italy for Operation DENY FLIGHT. On this side of the Atiantic, Ed is assigned to VMFA (AW)-224 in Beaufort, SC with Russ Emons.

Blood is thicker than water they say, at least in the D'Ambra family. Chuck D'Ambra is working for General Electric in New York state, at the same location as brother Mike D'Ambra.

J.D. Cook is in the Delta airlines pipeline in Atlanta. Jason Cronin is at Kirkland Air Force Base in New Mexico, where he is doing a PEP (Instmctor Pilot Exchange) tour with the Air Force combat SAR training unit. He mentions the culture shock of seeing how a sister service does operations, despite really being on the same team.

Way down under, Cheryl and Jeff Danielson have been living in Australia for over one year now, as Jeff is doing a PEP tour with the Royal Australian Navy flying S-70B-2 Seahawks. They have been living about two hours south of Sydney on the Tasman Sea. Recently however, due to RAN needs, Jeff got transferred to Perth to make a Southeast Asia deployment onboard HMAS DARWIN (FFG-04). He'll complete his tour in late 1998. I'm sure no one in the Class is jealous of Jeff and Cheryl.

Gone, but not forgotten—Howard Baca sends his greetings to the Class of '87. After approximately five years in an insurance practice, Howard is finishing up his four-year degree at California State University—Hayward. In addition, he is a police officer with the Hayward police department awaiting a full-time slot in the department. Beyond that, Howard is affiliated with the Army National Guard

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as a military police officer in an MP Company in Sunnyvale, CA. He can be reached at 31770 Alvarado Blvd, #185, Union City, CA 94587-3966 and 510441-2824.

Basking in the light of JAG, Curt Permito noted that life as a Marine Corps lawyer is exactly as portrayed on TV. Andrea and Curt are still in San Diego, as he commutes to Camp Pendleton, where he is a defense attorney. Andrea and Curt are expecting their second child in June. Curt also noted that Susan and Mike Norton were martied in April 1996, in which he was best man. Mike is the Aviation Safety Officer with HSL-46 flying SH-60Bs in Florida.

Mike Gleg passes along that he recently moved from San Jose to Huntington Beach, CA and a position as a Field Sales Engineer with Integrated Device Technology in Irvine, CA. IDT is a semiconductor company. Mike enjoys the surf and single life.

Marc Ruggiano graduated from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia last May and works for McKinsey & Company in Atianta. Rob Calhoun is studying for his master's degree in chemistry at Aubum University.

Now a full-fledged Golden Gopher after leaving the Marine Corps in 1993, Chris Johnson sent in a personal update. Working to finish his dissertation, he'll soon eam his Ph.D in health services research, policy, and administration at the Institute for Health Services Research, with a Ph.D minor in Business Adminisfration at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. Chris is married to Ivy and they have one daughter, Jessica.

Orlando Gotay sent in the following to the Class: This is the first time I've addressed a letter to the Class column at Shipmate. I feel that the ten year mark is appropriate to bring you up to date as to my activiries.

I was last stationed as the Machinery Officer aboard BELKNAP, C O M S I X T H F L T flagship, in

Gaeta, Italy, from 1988 to 1990. Following an unsuccessful investigation by the Naval Investigative Service regarding my homosexuality, I resigned my commission and was honorably discharged.

Following my separation from the service, I moved to San Francisco in early 1990. SecNav ordered me to repay the cost of my USNA education, which I refused. After threats to refer the matter to the Department of Justice, I contested the order through legal means. Congress, and the media.

SecNav ultimately rescinded it. The same day I was also notified I had been accepted to law school at Golden Gate University in San Francisco.

While working full-time, I eamed my law degree in 1994, and passed the California bar examinafion on the first attempt. I worked as a member of the state and local tax practice at Coopers & Lybrand unUl 1996.1 eamed my master of laws in taxation degree, and am now in private practice, exclusively in the area of taxation law. Among other things, I assist active duty members and retirees in a variety of tax matters, including tax planning, tax controversy work, and compliance. I am a member of the bars of California, the U.S. District Court for the Northem District of Califomia, and the U.S. Tax Court. I recently passed the federal bar examination of the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, was appointed Vice-Chair for the Tax Committee of the Barristers Club in San Francisco, and a member of the Committee on Taxation of the State Bar of Califomia. I anticipate eaming a designation as a Certified Specialist in Taxation Law, the highest credential awarded to tax attorneys in Califomia, later in 1997.

During all these years, I have traveled extensively, notably to Europe and Southeast Asia. I have written articles on subjects ranging from revisiting Vietnam, taxation law, and local political commentary.

I am saddened to report the passing of the father of Tony Martinez (15th Company) eariy this year in San Juan. Please join me in extending condolences to Tony and his family.

Regards, Orlando Gotay, Jr., LL.M., 260 Bay Street, Ste. 408, San Francisco, CA 94133-1945, 415-788-6940; and CATaxes@aol.com Shipmate, June 1997

Lastly, I accepted an offer from RADM Ron Marryott '57, President and CEO of the Alumni Association, to serve on the Association's Editorial Advisory Board. Along with six other Alumni, we will provide guidance to RADM Marryott regarding budgetary and editorial policies pertaining to mass communication methods employed by the Alumni Association. Please contact me if you have any comments in this area.

TTFN.TJW.

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Well, by the time you read this, the Summer will have officially begun. I hope all you '89ers have a safe and happy one! Let's get right down to business and see what the mailbag has in store for us this month.

First up is a letter from Mike Shoup. Mike writes to say that he's currently Air Officer of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, at Camp Lejeune. Evidently Mike found some time in his travels to meet and marty a lady named Jennifer, who is a pharmacist and the mother of their daughter Mary Evelyn (bora last August). Congratulations Mike and Jennifer!

Mike also added some details of some Classmates he's run into. But I'll let Mike tell it as it happened: I left Steve Lambrecht back at VNFA (AW)332 in Beaufort. We were together on two deployments to Aviano, Italy, over the past three years.

We crewed up together for Top Gun and WTI. Steve's caustic humor kept me laughing and sane.

Steve and wife Jodi, are headed to Cold Lake, Canada, this Summer. He picked up a three-year exchange tour with the Canadian Air Force. Only a Minnesota boy could be happy about that deal!

When anyone sees Steve, ask how he got famous in Cecil. The story is worth it.

John Ostrowski is at AWS in Quantico. He married a Navy doctor named Cheryl. Fred Fagan is also up there after a tour in Parris Island.

Maria (Chapman) Long also finished a tour at Parris Island and is up here in Lejeune. She is a company commander at Radio Battalion. I saw Rick Thompson over at New River. He is a CH46 pilot at HMM-266.

I heard second hand that Steve Baker and Deb are in Seattle. He left the Corps to work for Bill Gates.

Sue Seaman and I traded email. She is the deputy G-1 at 1st FSSG. She will deploy with 13 MEU next year Thanks for the note, Mike. Look forward to future installments...Next up is a note from Buck Blum:

Just to update you all, I left the service after serving three years on FRANCIS SCOTT KEY and going through decommissioning in Hawaii with Bob Busby, Gary Burger and Francis Spencer. I am now married and am fortunate enough to have two wonderful children. Andrew is two and 1/2 and Catherine is two weeks old.

I work as a Senior Reactor Operator at the Robinson Nuclear Plant in Hartsville, SC. My wife is a teacher at the junior high school here in town, and we have been married for four years. I spend most of my idle time golfing and trying to stay far away from any Army jeeps! Here is some news on a few Classmates from Thirty-Third Company.

Matt Cox is married with two children and is stationed in Jaxsonville, FI. Jeff Kerr is martied with two children and is stationed in Maine. Rob Duguay is a special agent with the FBI and lives in San Francisco. He is married with one child.

Gary Burger is married with a child on the way and works for General Mills in Michigan. Gary Kom is getting martied in April and is attending business school in San Francisco. Steve Kalderon is getting out soon and will be working for Seagate in Minnesota. Bob Busby is married and will soon be finishing law school in DC. This bulletin board is great. I really enjoy hearing the news from everyone. I especially enjoy the USNA Sports updates we are getting. Keep up the good work; and if you are ever near Florence, SC, drop me a line and, I'll take you for a jeep ride.

Thanks for the Jeep ride offer Buck, but I'm not sure a quiet afternoon of fishing wouldn't be more my speed (see my Lucky Bag action photo).

The next note flew over the '89 email list at the speed of sound (how fast is that, anyway?) from George Fleming, but was so short I'll paraphrase it as follows: George is working on his PhD in Physics at Columbia U and (from the sounds of his email) very much enjoys being single.

Since taking this beat, I've discovered that Columbia U is a popular place for '89ers. I heard from Paul Dabbar who graduated from CU with an MBA and is working as an investment banker at J.P. Morgan in New York City. Another New Yorker, Dennis ORourke (orourke@navlaw.com), wrote to say that he's an attomey practicing Intemational Shipping and Corporate Law in the Big Apple.

Dale Rorbach (Drohrb@aol.com) writes from Gainesville, FL, home of the Gators: Well, it's been awhile...Lisa and I are living in Gainesville, FL with our...2 children. Leigh Susanna was bom on 2 June 1994 and Chad Irwin came into the world on 21 January 1997.1 am here on orders trying to complete an ME in environmental engineering in a year...not a trivial effort as I am finding out. In August, we are Gulfport bound to NMCB 133 (provided PCS money holds out...).

Everyone here is doing GREAT! I would love to hear from or know how to contact Erik Burian, Chris Brunett and Paul Gallagher...If you have email addresses or other addresses, I would appreciate them immensely...

Thanks for the note. Dale. If anyone out there has some contact for Dale on the names above, drop him an email.

I heard from Margaret (Marcantonio) Raybum this month. She said that she is married to Jeff Rayburn '87, and that they are both working for EDS in Piano, Texas. Margaret and Jeff have two.

Margaret also mentioned wanting to get in touch with Sara (Applegarth) Joyner. Hopefully by the time this issue is published they'll have made contactâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; but just in case, I thought I'd mention it. Margaret provided her address and emails: 3508 Canoncita L a n e , P i a n o , Texas 7 5 0 2 3 , email at work: MSMCL303.MRAYBU01@EDS.COM, email at home: MLRl@AOL.COM Dwight Neeley needs no introduction. Take it away Dwight: Howdy Classmates! I just got back from a bunch of time on the road over the past few months flying the mighty Battleherc around the world. Ran into Ken Johansen at NAS Key West around the end

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of Febmary. He's on an exchange tourflyingP-3s for the Dutch Navy. What a rough life. I then spent about 10 down days on Wake Island this month trying to get Per Lovfald and his FA-18D from Iwakuni, Japan to Miramar, CA. He's in VMFA121 for about another 2 years and one more pump.

Also saw Elizabeth (Meneeley) HofTmeister at the chow hall in Wake one moming on her way through. She's aflightsurgeon at Kaneohe Bay, HI for the time being and will be going to Balboa Hospital in San Diego soon to complete her residency. Rock on!!! Beat Army!!!

Carl Ward sent in the following to the email list, and I promptly stored it in my Shipmate file for a rainy day: Hello, just sending a message to see who is out there. I am working at GE Appliances as a Quality Engineer in Louisville, KY, home of the Kentucky Derby, KFC, UPS and Louisville Slugger. My wife Angle and I have been here for a year since I got out last FEB. Also working here at Appliancesfrom' 89 is Rob Williams and Paul Radomski. There are another 6 or so USNA gradsfromother Classes including (In case any one knows them) Jim Blastos '86, Cart Liebert '87, Mike Finch '87, and Chris Lopes '90. Just wanted to say HI. Thanks for the good words, Carl. By the way, tell Carl Liebert I said hello and thanks for the memories in Athens, GA. I must say, this column has definitely been chock full of names from the active duty ranks of the Navy and Marine Corps. It's encouraging to know that so many Classmates are still in the Service. Here's a note from Joe Navratil, a PAO who's on the move even as this column is published: Classmates, finally got around to sending something. I'm sfill in the Nav, stationed in the Pentagon as a PAO. Going back to sea as PAO of GEORGE WAsraNGTON in June. My tours since graduation have been as a SWO on MOUNT WHITNEY, teaching English at USNA and my job here at CHINFO. Have 3 kids, 2 girls and a son bom January 1st this year. Yes, we're stopping at three.

Other Classmate news: Todd Flannery is Flag LT to RADM McGinn (Director of Air Warfare).

Dave Ladderer works w/NATOPS at the Washington Navy Yard. Rick Miller is just about to start his Dept Head tour on COLE in Norfolk. Rick may be the most decorated Classmate so far: MSM, multiple NCMs and NAMs + all the Persian Gulf medals. Anyway, Scott Russell is an EOD at Pearl.

Jim Rodriguez is an Air Force AWACS navigator who just got married last Summer and makes regular excursion flying the No-fly zone in Iraq. I'll pass more as I think of them.

Where are Carl Newman and Dwight Dick?

Before I sign off for June, I want to send a special congratulations out to Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Schaefer on the birth of Clark Hayden Schaefer, born 13 March 1997 in Bellevue, WA. Clark weighed in at a strapping 8 lbs 7ozs. Go Gerry!!!

That's about it for this month's issue. Till next month...J.T.

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Pres: LT Doug Barber, USN 9290 Mason Creek Road, Side B, Norfolk, VA 23503 h: 804-583-3641 Summer is finally here!! I hope everyone is enjoying the weather. I have one (1) letter to write about this month, from Rob Patrick underway with THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71), writing about his 6th company Classmates.

Kathy and Sam Snow celebrated the birth of their son, Scott Michael Snow in February, and he has the marine haircut down pat alreadyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;CONGRATULATIONS!!

Here is the latest 6th Co wedding list: Sean Parker and Robin Moyer in April, and Pepe Porrata and Charlene Smith in July. Sean moved up to the great Northeast, finally got a clue, and is marrying a Red Sox fan. He'll be teaching at the Sub Base in Groten, CT. My ranting and raving as a Youngster still hasn't cured him of his love for MC Hammer, though. Pepe is working at Navy Amphib Base Coronado and going to business school when he's not golfing/surfing. Nicole is also onboard ROOSEVELT with VHA37. She and Pat went to Florence and Pisa together the 1st time they were in Italy and had a great time.

She got some exciting news, acceptance to University of Florida Business School! That's were she'll be headed after she bids the Navy farewell this Summer. Her husband, Dave, will be on deployment with "^^-45 next Fall so she'll have plenty of time to study.

Scott Miller's brother will be taking over as XO of VP-45. Amy Egeli is in VP-45 with Dave. Amy and Stu's squadrons have been playing Sicily tag with each other. It seems that one of them is always on that island throughout the year. Jermifer and Ed Rapp moved to San Francisco for Ed's job with Anderson

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Consulting. They took a trip down to San Diego to visit Pepe and stopped in LA to be on the Newlywed Show. Deb and Bill Dey are living in Norfolk. I imagine Bill is with his fleet squadron in workups getting ready to leave. Jen Lass well decided it was too comfortable in Virginia and shipped off to Bosnia for the Winter. She had one word to describe it: muddy. She may already be back in the States by the time this gets out. Erik Stohlmann and Paulette are in Japan having a great time visiting exotic lands when Erik isn't flying with INDEPENDENCE. They went to Bali on a delayed honeymoon and were planning a trip down under last time they wrote. Lynn and Mike Doherty are in Brunswick, ME; Mike is deploying with a P-3 squadron, and Lynn was going back to school for her master's. Jeff Harris got a new job in Houston with the Westem Geophysical Company, similar to the job he had before except this company sent him to England for a week on business. (Thanks Rob) Please write and let me know what is happening and what you think of our Reunion plans...Doug

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Pres: LTJG Matt Amy, USN Sec'y: LTJG Vinny Smith, USN 208 Post Canyon Rd #204 VA Beach, VA 23451 Hello again '93. The big news from me this month is that I got married to Tonda Anquinette Hall of Colfax, LA on 28 March at Chapel By The Sea in Virginia Beach. I transfer this month to the Intel School in Dam Neck, VA to be an instructor.

Vinny and Tonda Smith Curt Mueller writes from CALIFORNIA (CG-36).

Curt is the CIAO onboard. Also on CALIFORNIA are Jett Davis, Aaron Benway, Mark Vannoy, Andy Schmidt, and Mike Seeberger. Thanks Curt.

Jason Jack writes from Diego Garcia. Jason is on a Merchant Marine ship out there. He is expected to get back to the States this month. Phil Paschel is on HALLYBURTON in the Persian Gulf. Phil is also expected to return this month. Thanks, Jason.

Mark and Michelle Brett-Gilmore write from Columbia, MD. Michelle and Mark had a baby girl named Alexis on 21 July 96. Michelle is stationed at the National Security Agency, Fort Meade, MD, and Mark '90 is stationed at Office of Naval Intelligence, Suitland, MD. While Michelle was visiting her family in Paraguay over the Christmas holidays, she met a 1934 grad named John Wiley. Thanks Michelle and Mark.

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Craig Wirth, Mike Huber, Jason Waldron, Jay Schnelle, Sam Smith

Holly and Craig Wirth write fiom Havelock, NC. Craig is stationed at MCAS Cherry Point, NC at VMAr-203 flying AV-8B Hartier. Craig and Holly will be heading to MCAS Yuma, AZ the end of the Summer. Also at VMAr-203 are Mike Huber, Jason Waldron, Jay Schnelle, Jeff Fails, Tom Gore, Brian Blalock, and Rob Schroder. Sam Smith is with VMA-542. Boogie Lianez is flying CH-46s in El Toro, CA. Thanks Craig and Holly.

Keri and Chris Lewis writes from Kadena, Japan. Chris is flying with VP-46. Also with Chris at VP-46 is Kent Moore, Dave Klieman, and Tim Gallagher. They retum to Whidbey Island, WA this month. Thomas Muldrow and Aaron Crespin are doing well. Kim and Matt Wagle are in Dahlgren, VA. Cartie and Ray Marciano are in California. Ray is flying F/A-18s. Chris York is getting married to Dawn this Summer. Rick Peterson is flying F/A18s. John Killacky is an F-14 RIO. Thanks Chris and Keri.

That's all for this month. Catch you in July. God bless. Vin.

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Pres: 2Lt. Scott Hornbuckle, USMC Sec'y: Ens. Jim Keck, MC, USNR 11305 Woodson Ave., Kensington, MD 20895 h: 301-933-7358 Hello, '94! Greetings to all Classmates, family, and friends scattered far and wide, and welcome to another edition of the 1994 Class News column. I guess I will have to start out with an apology. Yes, I did hear from a small number of you (two!) via the postman, but I will not be including those letters in this month's article. I guess I could just say, "No excuse sir/ma'am" (since most of you probably outrank rae now!), but I'll give you all an explanation, anyway. I am temporarily at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio enduring yet another six-week clerkship. Well, I neglected to bring those letters with me. (Sorry). BUT, I do have some email messages. So, here goes the latest news via the information superhighway.

Let me start off, with some rumor that has some hint of being accurate. An '89 graduate recently (March 18,1997) attended the Association of Naval Aviation symposium in Jacksonville, FL and he says that the 1 star from BUPERS briefed them on the pilot accessions and long term goals of manpower in the aviationfield.Apparently only 350 pilots were accessed from YG94 which will create a huge gap in the years to come. The solution he offered was that any YG94 passing the medical exam would be accepted for transfer to the aviation community. Anybody interested? Give it a try.

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Next up is a belated, but nonetheless newsworthy, email from Bryan Laird.

I just wanted to drop you a quick note and update you on a few people from '94 that I've had some contact with. I'm down here at Paris Island, SC with the Sixth Marine Corps District. I spent about a year on the drill field doing the series commander thing before being transferred to Sixth District. Now, I'm doing a combination of computer stuff and "quality control" for the recruiting side of the house.

I'm currently living with Scott Hurt who is stationed at MCAS Beaufort doing aviation supply.

I've hardly seen Scott over the past two years as he has been the most deployed LT in history. Otherwise, he seems to be enjoying himself and is busy collecting toys like a truck to replace the one he sunk at Quantico. I think his next toy will be a boat to enjoy the swamps of Beaufort.

Scott's brother, Ryan, is down in Jax, FL with his wife enjoying the P-3 scene.

I recently had a visit from TVoy Cable (21) who is on his way to Hawaii to fly helos. Needless to say, he is happy with these circumstances.

Troy is trying to put together an email list of all the old 21st Company types. Until he gets settled, you can send messages to me at lairdb@clb.usmc. mil.

Billy Darrenkamp is currently on deployment in the Med with the 26th MEU and he is doing well in the public affairs field.

I know that Byron Alexander is also stationed in Hawaii doing the sub thing, but as per usual, I've lost temp contact with him.

I have heard from Melissa Cherwin and Karen Heine on occasion. Karen is still overseas in Japan and Melissa is on the West Coast. Scott Hurt is getting ready to head off to Japan this Summer. I ran into Mitsu Binnis in Charleston after a rugby match this last weekend. She is stationed there with Brian Lawrence and seems to be doing well.

Thanks, Bryan. Okay, '94, that's all for this shortened edition of our Class news column. Have a great Summer, Take care and God bless. C-ya...Jim.

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Pres: ENS Bart Phillips Sec'y: 2LT Tonya Barz, USMC 516-11-9838 1928 Lyndale Ln. Billings, MT 59102 home page: usna96.digiweb.com Hello, '96! As we are all adjusting to our new places in the Fleet and dealing with the fact that "good ol' '96+1" has now taken the sacred oath of commissioning (yes, make sure that you are sitting down!), let me fill you in on some of the latest happenings of our Class.

Mark Wrzyszczynski writes on behalf of all of those mighty "killers of the deep." The guys in Mark's section that headed to Prototype up in Balston Spa, NY included: Pat Donohue '95, Rich Olszewski, Brian Shimkaveg, Juan Rodarte, and Brian Stites. Mark Scott also graduated but was put on medical hold because of a knee injury sustained while playing racquetball. Mark had surgery on 28 February and is TAD—Orlando while he heals.

Good luck, Mark (with the knee, that is—not down there in the land of "beach bunnies!"). Those that headed to Charleston, SC included: Mark, Nick Kristof, Chris Mendez, Chad (Ironhead) Thorson, Pete Rogers, and Bill Lacivita. Joe Davis, Paul Frontera, Brian Nowak, Matt Drag, and Matt Gille also journeyed to SC. Also in the group are Pat Clark, Lee Marsh, and Todd Hickman.

Maurico Perez, Matt Parsons, and Bob Robinson complete the Prototype clan. The Submariners head to Groton in September, graduate SUBOSC the day before the Army/Navy game, and should be hitting the Fleet in January of 1998. Thanks for the update, Mark. Best of luck to all you guys!

Word from the Fleet announced that Jonathan Vorrath has reported for duty aboard ESSEX, homeported in San Diego. Victor Spears has reported to the Naval Security Group Activity, Fort Meade, MD. More wedding bells are in the air. Jennifer (Weir) and Jim Hanley were martied at a small outdoor ceremony at Quiet Waters Park, MD. The best man was Randy Risher. Brian Grana is also newly martied. Congratulations to both of the new couples!!

Plenty of '96er's still torment the lands of Pensacola. Word has it that Pete Riebe, Dan Mauldin, and Jeff Dermody are keeping the "Motherload" afloat while they finish up API. Our famous president Bart Phillips has finally deserted his post at USNA and has picked up down with the pilots. Bart's class (97255) is led by Luke James '94 and includes Kevin Snode, Nate Morgan, Keith Galloway, and Brian Reardon. Also in the class are Nick Good, Wes McCall, Chuck Dwy, Mike Elliott, and l y Dunaway. David Loo and Jay T\imer complete the group. Dave Carnal and Mark Crowe are two weeks ahead of this clan in the API cycle.

Pensacola still seems to boast the best social environment amongst our Classmates. Andy Berner, James Boomer, and Travis Hayes hosted a weekend BBQ for a group of '96 at their pad down South.

The latest and greatest news regarding the increasing technology of our Class is the 1996 webpage!!

Ray Owens, current API'er and "Computer God/ Intemet Extraordinaire," is the father of our very own webpage. Take a few minutes to browse the capabilities (usna96.digiweb.com) and discover all the great options like the "Chatting Rooms" where you can actually leave a message for someone else.

Thanks for your time and efforts, Ray! We look forward to using the page to spread news and give our Classmates another method by which to keep in touch.

In the Marine news, many are hitting MOS schools and heading to the FMF. The first class of IOC, ground supply, motor transport, logistics, and combat engineers have all graduated. A few of the graduates and their duty stations include: Jo Roy (IwaKuni), Lori Kelley (Camp Pendleton), Cindy Duggan (Camp Lejeune), Annika Moman (IwaKuni), and Rich Weeks (Okinawa). Stacey Haynes (29 Palms), Craig Ab.ele (Camp Pendleton), Marc Amos (Camp Pendleton), and Andrew McNulty (Camp Pendleton) have also reported to their duty stations.

Well, '96, it is finally official—as of April, the U.S. Naval Academy was ultimately left unsupervised as the final, few diehard TADer's left their duties on the premises and headed to their schools.

The current status of the institution and the repercussions of the '96 absence is unknown at this time.

To all of you out there, please take notice of our new addresses (email address to follow in next issue). The notes and letters help me keep everyone in touch with the latest, so please keep them coming!!

Also, if you are not receiving the Shipmate at your current address, just call the Alumni Association, Amy Chambers at 410-263-4448 ext 112; email: achamber@arctic.nadn.navy.mil or jot them a line.

So, to all of you Stateside and overseas—fair seas, following winds...and be sure to ask the APIer's about their motivational indoc inspection (Hey Bart, when you can frenchbraid those blonde locks, it is time for a trim, dear! Hee—even if it is within Navy Regs!)... Tony a

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Chapter News ALABAMA Alabama Chapter T. Morris Hackney '53 40 Country Club Road Binningham, AL 35213-3625 h: 205-871-7940; w: 205-871-5731

Huntsville Chapter Thomas Hartline '81 112 Crestview Circle Madison, AL 35758 h: 205-464-0410; w: 205-544-0052 e: tom.harline@msfc.nasa.gov

ARIZONA Arizona Chapter CAPT Dennis M. McComb, USNRR (Ret) '65 1146 E Village Circle Drive N Phoenix, AZ 85022 h: 602-863-6313; w: 602-947-2282; f: 602-863-7655 e: mccomb@kellerwilliams.com

will be semi-formal (coat and tie required). Invitations containing directions and price will be mailed to all Alumni in the LA area in early May. Captain Dick Couch '67 USNR will be our speaker for the event. Dick is the senior Naval Special Warfare/Seal officer in the Naval Reserve and a prolific novelist on Naval Special Warfare topics. Please make the extra effort to attend this outstanding event in support of our chapter officers for the coming year.

Upcoming Events 6110197 Orange County Business Exchange Luncheon 6128197 Installation of Officers and Directors Dinner Congratulations to Danny Musselman Danny has become the grandfather to an 8 lb, 8 oz baby boy delivered by Marcy Musselman, Danny's daughter-in-law. Everybody is doing just fine and we will all be looking for Andrew at our functions very soon.

San Francisco Chapter CAPT Thomas G. Lozier, SC, USNR '74 2614 Derby Drive San Ramon, CA 94583-4311 h: 510-866-8299; w: 510-887-7333

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CDR John J. Branson, Jr., USN (Ret.) '50 1281 Sylvan Road Monterey, CA 93940-4942 h: 408-375-8603

Daniel Musselman, Jr. '60 1701 East Hilltop Drive Orange, CA 92665 H/W: 714-283-3534; F: 714-283-5642 Orange County Business Luncheon The Orange County Business Exchange Luncheon was held at the Officers Club at MCAS El Toro on 8 April 1997, with Michael Todaro '67, a self employed attomey practicing in Texas and California as our guest speaker. Mike talked about our justice system—Myth vs. Reality in the O. J. Era—which led to a rather heated discussion. To say the least, not everyone was in agreement about our justice and court system. Those in attendance included Ken Klofkorn '43, Walter Stevens '43, Stan Weissburg '46, Rich Crane '47, T. R. Johnson '47, Jim Kirkpatrick '47, Mort Richardson '50, John Snyder '50, Kim Bassett '53, Simon Kittler '53, Bob Lowell '53, Joe Zebrowski '53, Joe Koch '57, George Watts '58, Joe Keeley '59, Danny Musselman '60, Joe Gatiin '67, Mike Hall '67, Michael Todaro '67 and his wife Dianne, Bmce Stevens '70, Dale Quinlin '71, Steve Sprecher '77, Rene Pili '78, Jerry Dalo '80, Greg May '82, Jim Loper '83, Michael Seaver '83, Steve Shatynski '83, Mike Wray '85, Jim Hagler '87, Dave I^pez '89, Joe Mandichek '89, and Lan7 Farrington—Associate Member.

1997 Installation Dinner The installation dinner for Los Angeles Chapter officers and directors serving for the year commencing ; July 1997, will be held at the Califomia Club on Flower Street between Fifth and Sixth in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, 28 June 1997. This location has been selected to maximize the attendance for this noteworthy event. Cocktail hour will commence at 6:30 PM with dinner at 7:30 PM. Dress

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Sacramento Chapter CAPT John B. Haynes, USNR (Ret) '55 132 Oak Canyon Way Folsom,CA 95630-1850 h: 916-989-2947; w: 916-988-2547 On 15 March 1997 from 1930 to 2400 hours, the Sacramento Chapter of the USNAAA joined forces with the local West Point Society of Graduates to act as phone bank volunteers for public television station KVIE during its annual fundraising session.

In attendance for our team were Tom Hartigan '47 and Pat Geyer, Joyce and John Haynes '55, Mark Hoff '90, Connie and Dave McKie '66, Darla Lamper '91, Mo Slater '42 and Will Small '47.

Substantial monies were raised, friendships strengthened and a sense of pride prevailed for the charitable effort.

The regular monthly meeting took place on Wednesday, 2 April at the Palomino Room at noon.

Among the 26 attendees were SOPA Wally Nelson '35 (looking like a million bucks), speaker Ted Ustick '39 and his wife and son. Mo Slater '42, John Daniel '43 (who really "carried the message to Garcia" as chairman of the nominating committee).

Bill Goode '43, Joe Drachnik '43, Will Small '47, Lou Renz '47, Tom Hartigan '47, Betty and Bill Spencer '47, Barry Whittlesey '49, Joyce and John Haynes '55, All-American and Hall of Famer Ron Beagle '56, Tom Langley '56, John Lally '56, Robert W. Johnston '57, Bruce Friederich '57, Larty

Smith (USMA '62), Steve Berg '66, Dr. Terry Brown '67, Frank Blake '68 and Manfred Ernst '71, Saxony, Germany.

President John's announcements included word that Bmce Friederich and Cay Drachnik (Joe '43) were invited to exhibit and donate (a tumed wooden bowl and painting, resp.) to a prestigious art gala/ auction held on 10 April. Our submarine veterans are lobbying the USPS for a commemorative postage stamp as they observe their centennial anniversary in 3 years. The nominating committee offered its slate: President John Haynes, Vice President Terry Brown, Secretary Steve Berg and Treasurer John Lally. The vote was unanimous in favor. Tom Langley announced that Blue & Gold Mike Madalo was the recipient of a prestigious appointment to the position of Chief of the Farm-Home Division of Califomia Veterans' Affairs.

On 20 May 1997, 0730 hours, a business breakfast will be held at Denny's Restaurant on Micron and Bradshaw for a combined USNA-USMAUSAFA gathering. President John Haynes has typically invested substantial time and effort into its organization.

John Lally posed a question: What writer makes the most money? "A New York Times Bestseller List author," one person volunteered. Another opined, "A movie screenwriter." John mercifully ended our suffering by pointing out that it is the writer of ransom notes. He then asked, "Why did God ask Abraham to kill his infant son?" When no one could answer, John pointed out that "had he waited until he was a teenager, it wouldn't have been a sacrifice..."

As a group, we were treated to a genuinely inspirational presentation by our own Aubum-based member Ted Ustick '39. He recounted his career in the (mostly-but-not-always) Silent Service throughout World War II, and raised sincere emotions in all, and thoughtful memories among those who Were There.

It all began for him on the 312-foot Tarpon, a submarine commissioned in '36 as a foremnner of the World War II boats. It displaced 1,500 T, housed a crew of 72 men and 6 officers. With a 16,000-mile endurance, it could remain at sea for 90 days with a complement of 24 torpedoes, fired from 6 tubes forward and 4 aft. Standard top performance 21 knots, but (can we say this, Ted?) with governors disconnected it ran at 23 knots.

Ted pointed out that fewer than 60,000 men served in subs during the War, out of 2 million sailors: less than 1/2% of the total force. Yet we lost 62 boats (23%) and 3,606 men, or 1 in 4 of the brave Americans who went to sea. Submariners can proudly point to more than 6 million tons of enemy shipping sent to the bottom.

Later tours took Ted aboard SPADEFISH in a variety of positions including XO, and he was involved in most or all of their 29 confirmed kills. The boat and crew received—among other honors—Presidential Unit Citations and were "staned" for having put in 6 Outstanding Patrols. Remarkably, Ted participated in 14 war patrols—an incredible number, considering that 5-6 is widely accepted as heroic.

Captain Ustick lent humor to his remarks by relating the story of the mother sardine and her brood that was swimming in the Pacific about that time when a dark form came into view. As it approached and loomed larger and larger, one of the smaller fish asked, "Mom! What is it? What is it?" "Don't worry," was her reply, "It's nothing but a can of people."

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It also seems that—at the beginning of one particular deployment—Ted had the opportunity to bring aboard some items of contraband, in the form of two cases of liquor (Can you still be "Class A'd" for this, Ted?) The mix was impressive: gin, vodka, bourbon—the works. Since it had to be well-hidden in order to be available for a proposed party at the Royal Hawaiian, the booze was hidden under flooring in the engine room. Several weeks later, when they had artived in the Islands and it was time to recover the booty, they clandestinely moved it ashore. It was only when the party started that they discovered someone had filled about half the bottles with water! (It is appropriate to mention at this point that Captain Ustick was able to convey his feelings in rather salty language...) Some time later, an admission was obtained from Shaky Jake Lewis, one of the crewmen, who confessed that he "found it, but we all drank it."

Ted closed his presentation with the story of a recent Memorial Ceremony held on the shores of the Columbia River in Portland. The Sub Vets association was able to find granddaughters of crewmen from each of the 62 boats that had left and never retumed during the War, and brought them to Portland. In tum, the bell was mng, the name of the ship was called, and a granddaughter tossed a longstemmed rose into the curtent. The recounting was an emotional moment for Ted, and he tumed to his wife and said softly, "One of these days I'll be able to tell that story without losing it..." The entire room was silent for an extended period, and then the group applauded en masse.

It is appropriate to mention at this time that there might be some inaccuracies in the retelling of Ted's story, as this writer—along with the rest of those in attendance—was totally enthralled, and frankly did not wish to take his eyes from the speaker for even a moment to take notes. It is a rare opportunity to hear the historical telling of events from one who Was There, and it was not lost on those of us in the Sacramento Chapter fortunate enough to have been in attendance. Sadly, the number of these heroic sailors is diminishing; we who listened will be able to tell our grandchildren, "I heard it from the mouth of a hero—one who answered the call and did his duty."

So we salute you, Ted, and your shipmates who served so bravely. Thank you for the legacy you pass down the line.

San Diego/Coronado Chapter LCDR Michael S. Midgley, USNR '85 13295 Kibbings Road San Diego, CA 92130 h: 619-792-9196; w: 619-279-USNA e: MSMidgley@aol.com Web: http://www.sandiego-online.com/alumni/ Our special March Luncheon, and it was really special, took place aboard BOXER (LHD-4) at the 32nd St Naval Station. CAPT Kevin Moran '74 (CO), Tim T^aaem '76, (SUPPO), Bob Gilbeau '83, (ASUPPO) and Julie Treanor '94, pulled together a fabulous Navy Day for us. Thank you all for being so gracious and hospitable. BOXER was spotless, (as if ready for an INSURV Inspection) the buffet luncheon super and the welcoming remarks by Kevin Moran humorous as well as insightful. In addition to ship's company, we were also hosted by CAPT Bob Annis '71, COS COMPHIBGRU 3, and commissioning CO of BOXER and CAPT Carl Weiscopf '70, COMPHIBRON 7 (embarked in BOXER). And, an "extra" was provided. Each guest was presented with a BOXER "Golden Gator" coffee mug. Thank You! Following lunch. Bob Annis provided a thorough briefing on the PHIBGRU responsibilities and the BOXER Amphibious Ready Group make up and

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In addition to those reported above, the following is a list of attendees: Dick Agnew '49, Chris Ames '76, Steve Ayers '71, Bill Ayers '48, Ed Behm '45, Jack Bennett '41 Bob Bolger '64, Tom Boucher '55, Dennis Bussey '69, Jeff Clough '64, Bob Congdon '49, Frank Curtis '59, Dick De Prez '44, John Drew '42, Pete EUer '55, Gene Farrell '42, Neil Finn '70, Myron Fleming '62, Jerty Fulk '56, Chuck Gorder '48, Don Grinnell '61, Lou Guertin '47, Will Hays '53, Dave Henderson '44, Chuck Hickey '49, Dale HoUabaugh '57, Andy Kremm '51, Jack Laney '44, Bill Lloyd '60, Mike Midgley '85, Rufe Moore '53, Jack Moreno '30, Bob Morris '52, Brian Murphy '84, Bob Neely '48, Roscoe Newman '30, Bill Patton '47, Walt Phaler '37, Chris Pierce '90, Pepe Portata '92, Bob Price '55, Rollo Rieve '41, Ned Roberts '56, Jim Rodgers '53, Richard Rudisill '44, Sheryn and Lee Scherer '43, John Schmidt '60, Don Scovel '56, Frank Shamer '37, Milt Silverman '41, Harry Stebner '45, Bob Stevenson '60, Mike Szoka '72, Pat Tiemey '70, Paul Tompkins '62, Jim Vivoli '71, Stan Waid '53, Andy Waters '88, Chet White '63, and many guests.

Reunion West '97 Based upon the rescheduling of the Navy-SDSU kickoff from Saturday afternoon to Friday moming, here is the latest "tentative" schedule: Thursday, 4 September 1997 1830 Reception, San Diego Aerospace Museum.

Balboa Park, $30.00/person Friday, 5 September 1997 Note this change!

0830 Game Day—Pre-game party and football game ticket, $50.00/person.

Anticipate an 1135 AM kickoff for the Beat SDSU game.

Saturday, 6 September 1997 AM Golf and Tennis Tournaments 0830 Shotgun Start for golf at the Sea and Air Course, NAS North Island 1030 Tennis round Robin at Bames Junior Tennis Center, Loma Portal 0900 Alumni Assembly with ADM Larson, Holiday Inn on the Bay Sunday, 7 September 1997 0930 Farewell Bmnch, Holiday Inn on the Bay, $15.00/person.

NOTE: Because of time delays from column preparation to Shipmate publication, all hands should check their local Chapter newsletter or contact Bob Stevenson '60, Chairman RW '97 at 619-475-1926, for the latest information on game and event times.

Or you may call Conlin-Dodds, Athletic Tours at 800553-5527.

Hotline (619-279-USNA) Please check out the Hotline. The information is updatedfrequently.It is convenient as well as readily available. The Hotline, check it out. Make your luncheon reservations via the Hotline.

New, Improved Business Networking Forum Our business networking fomms are held on the second Friday of every month at The Munchie Emporium (formerly Marie Callender's Restaurant) on Miramar Road at the 1-15 interchange (Miramar Road and 1-15) and adjacent to the Holiday Inn. There is plenty of parking available within The Munchie/ Holiday Inn complex. We are working together with the San Diego West Point Alumni Group. All are eager to share ideas both professionally and personally. BRING A FRIEND along. Academy ring not required. The fomm is open to all types of opportunities, from employment to increasing business share for service providers. There is no need to make res-

ervations, but do check the Hotiine (619-279-USNA) for any possible or unexpected changes. THERE IS A CHARGE OF $5.50, which covers juice, coffee, muffins and assorted fruits. Please bring the exact change (cash-no checks).

In addition, our Networking Coordinator, Jack Gavin '77 is building a work search/networking data base and requests the following information especially if you are looking for a new job: Name, Occupation, Company, Address, Phone (Work and Home), Email address, and what kind of work you are searching for! Email to: gav77@msn.com or mail to Jack at: 1425 Crestview Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056 SACC West Coast Plans are taking shape for the 27-29 October '97, Service Academy Career Conference {SACC) in San Diego. Look for more information in the newsletter, on the hotline and in future columns here in Shipmate during the next few months.

Don Grinnell '61

Santa Barbara Chapter CDR William J. Stewart, USNR (Ret) '63 1617 Las Canoas Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 h: 805-962-0703; w: 805-963-1863

COLORADO Colorado Chapter David M. Govan '53 1607 Lakeshore Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525-2420 h: 970-223-6104; w: 970-226-1262 The Colorado Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association welcomed RADM Ron Marryott '57 at a social hour and dinner at the Wellshire Inn on 5 April 1997. Chapter President, Dave Govan, introduced Admiral Marryott, who brought us up to date on recent events at the Naval Academy and the state of the Alumni Association.

Attending the meeting were Wayne Brown '37, Penny and Joe Shoemaker '48, Norma and Dave Govan '53, Robert Babbin '57, Sheila and Dan Branch '59, Betty and Terry Camilleri '59, Lucy and Bob Morgan '59, Barbara and Arland Kuester '61, Sue and Jim Bicknell '61, Richard Life '62, Andrew Sosnicky '66, C. Pierce Crabtree '66, Diane and Jerry Crawford '68, Gary Francis '68, Kate and Pat Maley '69, Steve Brown '74, Gary Roberts '74, Marcus Fisk '78, Matt Coleman '79, Liz Stemaman '80, and Andrew Zakem '91.

James Bicknell '61

CONNECTICUT Connecticut Chapter CDR Greg R. Gullette, USN '77 86 Pond View Circle Guilford, CT 06437-1245 h: 203-457-0220; w: 203-386-5710

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COSTARICA Costa Rica Chapter Claudio Pacheco '64 PO Box 4307-1000 San Jose, Costa Rica w: 011-506-224-43-25; f: 011-506-224-20-17 e: ctvsa@sol.racsa.co.cr

FLORIDA Gainesville Chapter CAPT J. Michael Smith, USNR (Ret) '61 10424 SW 41st Place Gainesville, FL 32608 h: 352-376-6611 The Gainesville Academy Club held their second meeting 17 April 1997. The attendees included 19 Naval Academy Alumni and 3 West Point alumni.

Captain Bill Vivian put on a program about the University of Florida NROTC program which was very informative and interesting.

Attending the meeting on 17 April were Charles Baker '87, Leo Cannon '53, Jim Carr '55, Chip Lavery '60, Tom Looke '83, Peter McCall '59, Ben Morland '34, Joe Phelan '66, Vic Pratt '84, Larty Reid '58, Mark Rubino '85, Gene Shaw '47, Rachelle Smith '92, Mickey Smith '61, John Smitherman '53, Hart Stringfellow '48, Ty Tyler '76, Al Vito '44, Bill Vivan '67, Charlie Hall (USMA) '46, Bob Lutz (USMA) '45, and Lee Pardi (USMA) '62.

Our May meeting was held on 22 May at Szechuan Panda Restaurant. The program addressed the issue of women at the Academies and in the Service from a woman's perspective.

Mickey Smith '61

Jacksonville Chapter CAPT Charles A. Pendleton, Jr., USN (Ret) '43 5212 Antares Court Jacksonville, FL 32233 h: 904-249-6683 The Jacksonville Florida Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association held a luncheon meeting on 15 April 1997 at the Ocean Breeze Convention Center (Mayport O'Club). There were more than 66 Naval Academy Alumni, spouses and guests in attendance including: Ben Allen '48, Jack Baur '39, Dave Bingemann '63, Joe Bonds '45, Jim Browne '65, Conrad Chun '86, Sally and George Cornelius '43, Bob Crowell '34, Mike Davies '95, Jim Dunford '39, Bill Emmerich '61, Don Fisher '49, Ginny and Pete Galantin '33, Ian Hadden '91, Tom Heilmann '68, Roger Heinken '95, Millie and Si Highleyman '51, Elizabeth and Clarence Hill '72, Jack Hinman '40, Betsy and Hugh Lewis '34, Russel Leuhrsen '82, John McCarthy '80, Mary and Bob McConnell '43, Tommie and Dave McDonald '28, Pete Miller '76, Lyn and Chris Moeller '42, Scott Murtay '90 and Shannon Murray '92, Joe O'Conner '77, Bill Payne '44, Norma and Chuck Pendleton '43, Betty and Bob Phillips '46, Kate and Bob Schauffler '45, John Sill '77, Lucy and Len Smith '43, Greg Streeter '58, Scott Suozzi '94, Chris and Joe Tibbets '34, Frances and Vic Vissering '45, Betty and Dave Ward '45, Bob Whitmire '74, and Luther Yarger '54.

Chapter President Chuck Pendleton '43 reminded all present of the ceremony scheduled for 21 April 1997, during which the Navy would officially name the air field at Naval Station, Mayport, FL, in honor of Admiral David L. McDonald '28, USN (Ret.).

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1963 to 1 August 1967. The Admiral, fonneriy of Ponta Vedra Beach and curtently a Fleet Landing Retirement Community resident in Atlantic Beach, received a strong hand of applause from all in attendance. Chuck also recognized the following attendees: Admiral Pete Galantin '33, Rear Admiral Joe Tibbets '34, Captain Jan Gaudio, Commanding Officer Naval Station Mayport, FL, Captain Bob Whitmire '74, Commanding Officer Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL, and a member of the USNAAA Board of Trastees Lieutenant Commander Russel Leuhrsen '82, Executive Officer, FAHRION (FFG-22).

The guest speaker was Captain Jan Gaudio, CO, Naval Station Mayport and an honorary member of the Jacksonville Chapter. Captain Gaudio provided a very detailed update on the dynamic growth of the Naval Station. Naval Station Mayport is curtently home to 24 Navy ships, three flag level staffs, many and varied tenant commands serving the Fleet, more than 13,570 Naval personnel and 1460 civilian and contract workers. It has an 8,000 foot long airfield capable of landing any aircraft in the Department of Defense inventory, is home to five helicopter squadrons and annually logs more than 135,000 helicopter and fixed wing flights making it the third busiest Naval airfield. Captain Gaudio addressed the current status of the Military Constmction project to establish nuclear aircraft carrier berthing at Mayport, the local issues surrounding the relocation of a Navy drydock to the Jacksonville area, and the Navy's position on the controversial Wonderwood Connection road constmction project which has been needed for years to improve access to and egress from the Naval Station. He also addressed other timely topics including the economic impact of the Navy in Jacksonville (over 1.3 biUion dollars), the outstanding qualities of today's Fleet Sailor, and the involvement of the Navy in the local Jacksonville area communities through volunteer projects such as Habitat for Humanity and the adopt a school program.

To sum it up, it was another enjoyable Chapter event that included fine dining, camaraderie and first hand information on what is currently happening at Naval Station Mayport and in the Navy.

The next Jacksonville Chapter event is a luncheon meeting scheduled for 1130-1300 on 10 June 1997 at the Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. The guest speaker will be Captain Bob Whitmire '74 who is expected to speak on what he learned at the USNAAA Board of Trastees meeting.

The Jacksonville Chapter's goal is to increase the participation of the Jacksonville area Naval Academy alumni in the activities of their local Chapter There are approximately one thousand alumni in the area and all are encouraged to join the Chapter and participate in upcoming functions and events. For information on becoming a member of the local Chapter, call Chuck Pendleton '43 at 249-6683, Pete Miller '76 at 212-7995, John Gillcrist '70 at 354-6000, Bill Payne '44 at 247-7904, or Tom Heilmann '68 at 285-2756.

Orlando Chapter CDR Donald E. Smith, USN (Ret) '68 438 River Drive DeBary, FL 32713 h: 407-668-2030 March Meeting The Orlando Chapter held its monthly meeting on 8 March 1997 at the Park Avenue Grill in beautiful downtown Winter Park. After various items of business were settled, Dick Laning '40, began the first of a series of "Sea Stories" whereby our members can share some of their favorite life experiences during and after our 4 years by the Sevem. Here is Dick's story:

During 1944, UT Dick Laning was Executive Officer of SALMON (SS-182), captained by Kenneth Nauman '34. Not satisfied with the one standardissue 4" deck gun, Dick and his crew, while in the shipyard at Pearl Harbor, had managed to scrounge up and retrofit SALMON with several additional 20mm and 40mm guns as well as sixteen 50-caliber machine guns. Mounting brackets for these weapons were welded on the submarine's deck and conning tower, and water-tight compartments were installed on SALMON'S deck in which to store the guns while submerged. Their plan was that upon surfacing, SALMON'S crew could assemble, mount, and use these weapons to defend themselves against hostile contacts.

Several months later after leaving Pearl, SALMON was operating in the Westem Pacific as part of a wolfpack (along with SILVERSIDES, STERLET, and SEAWOLF). Approximately 140 miles east of Honshu, SALMON attacked a large Japanese tanker which was accompanied by four CHIDORI class escorts. SALMON fired four Mark 18 torpedoes at the tanker all four of which broached enroute. Two of the errant fish, however, hit and exploded against the tanker sending her slowly to the bottom. SALMON immediately dove to deal with what tumed out to be a very intense depth charge attack. With most of her systems badly damaged or inoperable, SALMON was forced to surface. Once on the surface, the crew discovered that none of its diesel engines were operable, and on a very low battery power, SALMON was barely able to maintain forward movement.

They also discovered that the boat was taking on water and was in danger of sinking. Cold and wet the crew manned their deck guns ready for a fight.

To improve morale, Dick ordered that the main brace be spliced and a rum ration was passed around to the gun crews. SALMON'S gun crews were able to hold off the CHIDORIS until engineering was able to stop the flooding and get one engine on line giving her 6-7 Kts of forward speed. At that point, one of the CHIDORIS turned and charged SALMON in an attempt to ram her. As the CHIDORI approached, SALMON'S gun crews brought all of their guns to bear on the escort and raked the attackers' deck.

The attacking escort was stopped dead in the water and ultimately sank. Remaining CHIDORIS, wiser for the experience of their comrades, kept their distance. After firing all of the ammunition they had aboard, SALMON managed to escape into a rain squall. Engineering got two more engines on line and SALMON, still unable to submerge, headed for Saipan, topping off at 16-17 knots. As they cleared the rain squall, SALMON was joined by STERLET, SEAWOLF (commanded by Fritz Harlfinger '34), and SILVERSIDES (commanded by J a c k Coye '34).

After exchanging parts and supplies, the wolfpack headed toward Saipan. Because SALMON was unable to submerge, it was agreed that in the event of an aerial or surface attack, the other members of the wolfpack would submerge and wait to pick up SALMON survivors. However, when a Japanese Betty aircraft appeared off Iwo Jima and started a strafing ran on SALMON, instead of submerging, SILVERSIDES bravely stayed on the surface and moved in closer to defend SALMON. Fortunately at that moment, an American B24 sent to fly cover for the returning wolfpack appeared and shot the Betty down before it could fire a shot at the US submarines. The wolfpack then proceeded to Saipan without further incident.

When SALMON reached Saipan, Dick located the crew of the B24 and expressed his appreciation to them by giving them his entire liquor ration. One member of SALMON'S crew received a Purple Heart for being wounded in the leg by a piece of shrapnel. SALMON'S crew was reassigned to a brand new boat, STICKLEBACK (which Dick described as a "Cadillac" by comparison). SALMON, damaged beyond repair, had made its last patrol and was thereafter taken back to the states and used for engineering studies of submarine battle damage.

T h a n k s for a great story, D i c k ! !

T h e following individuals w e r e in a t t e n d a n c e at our M a r c h m e e t i n g : J o h n Wulff ' 3 1 , Bill U n d e r w o o d

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'42, Mary Agnes Sellars (widow of Mike Sellars '34), Dick Laning '40, Jim Congers '42, Enders Huey '41, Tom Wilkes '69, Stewart Sadler '44, Bill Sims '45, Bob Tumage '47, Bill Forbes '55, Bob Smith '47, George Ruos '50, Shel and Art Herbert '48, John MacKenzie '50, Rosalie and Bob Doxey '48, Shiriey and Walt Marquardt '49, Eileen and John Long '55, Dan Murphy '75, Ken Wheeler '62, Sandra and Jorge Ramirez '70, Don Smith '68, Russ Hauck '70.

The members of the Orlando Chapter have made considerable progress in becoming computer literate. Many are seasoned surfers of Cyberspace (i.e. the Intemet. Should any of the friends and Classmates of our Cyberspace Pioneers wish to send them some email, their names phone numbers and email addresses are as follows: Cyberspace Pioneersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Orlando Chapter Russel E. Hauck'70 407-862-1510 76435.151@compuServe.com John D. MacKenzie '50 407-862-2897 macsocsec@worldnet.att.net Paul S. Kenney '72 407-699-0836 kenney_p.psd@navair.navy.mil Richard B. Laning '40 407-273-1976 dlaning@aol.com Donald E. Smith '68 407-668-2030 admin@totcon.com Ken Wheeler '62 407-645-1779 coachwheel@aol.com Bob Manly '59 407-629-7377 clmshore@aol.com Dick Bums'64 407-295-9451 buras_r@orll.dep.state.fl.us Dan Murphy '75 407-359-9194 the_murphman@earthlink.net Geoi^e Herbert '48 407-862-0688 nxbg69a@prodigy.com Tom Mihok '67 407-629-1090 atml2@worldnet.att.net Bob Smith '47 407-295-4161 bobsmith_usnret@worldnet.att.net

Palm Beach Chapter Lt Col Kenneth J. Duckworth, USAFR '62 5201 SW 163rd Ave Davie, FL 33331 h: 954-434-6634; w: 954-522-2830

Pensacola Chapter LCDR James R. Knight, USNR (Ret.) '76 4465 Madura Road Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 h: 904-932-1147; w: 904-479-1183 The Febmary meeting of the Pensacola Chapter was very well attended. The reason for so many coming out is arguable. We had a happy hour event at the Mustin Beach Officers' Club. The price was low and active duty alums were offered free admission.

The program was advertised as Navy Blues, the Frontline show on PBS and James Webb's speech before the Naval Institute in April 1996. Due to technical difficulty, we did not play the Webb speech.

However, it drew enough members of the Class of '68 that they beat out '52 for the most represented Class. '68 was represented by: Bill Cobb, Bob Danberg, Bob "Scotty" Scotland, and Jay Becker.

They claimed that Chet Carroll was at another event in the next room. I mled that didn't count and found out later he wasn't there anyway. Dick Cooper '38 was most senior and Angela Brady '83 was most junior. Angela assumes the title of Chapter secretary/treasurer this month. Rufo Robinson '48 passes the baton saying he's had his tum. Rufo has done a fine job of keeping the check book. He's got a girlfriend and we're not sure if he'll be as regular at-

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tendee. I had to leave the Happy Hour event early and did not get to participate in the discussion after the showing of "Navy Blues." I did notice during the beginning of the show that a certain former female congressman from the west was jeered. Others gave brief comments on what an informed and authoritative source Senator McCain was for expounding on the abhortent behavior of Naval Aviators at Tailhook. The event was judged to be a success although the active duty attendance was mostly 0-5's and 6's instead of 0-3's and below. I visited West Point from 11 to 14 March as part of my congressional staff duties. This was my very first visit. I am amazed how that place impressed me. In contrast with Colorado Springs, West Point is overflowing with tradition and history. I'm not sure if we gave the Air Force another 150 years that they could catch up. I asked the football coach if he was going to retire real soon. He said no. I asked the Supe, MGen Christman, if he thought Service Academy graduates should receive regular commissions. He said yes.

West Point is an excellent institution of higher leaming and a national treasure. I'm sure glad I did not go to school there. Beat Army! West Point needs a liaison officer for Northwest Florida, ff you know an Army guy that might fill this slot, tell him to call West Point Admissions. We will be having a big party for Service Academy appointees. Northwest Florida has a large crop of well qualified young people.

Pensacola is the 13th Chapter in numbers. We will continue to grow in hopes of breaking into the top twelve. Cheers, JR James R. Knight '76

Space Coast Chapter CDR Howard E. Blum, USN (Ret.) '45 1310 Mayflower Avenue Melbourne, FL 32940-6723 h: 407-255-6534 The Space Coast Chapter held its March luncheon at Conchy Joes, Melbourne, FL. Our President, Howie Blum introduced Bill Budd as a new member of our Chapter and, at the conclusion of the luncheon, led the group in singing the second verse of Navy Blue and Gold. Members and guests present were: Phyllis and Richard Banks '43 and guest Aim Rockwood, Janie and Bob Binion '50, Kate and Tom Blake '49, Howie Blum '45, Winnie and Stewart Bocock '45, Betty and Bill Budd '44, George Cairens '35, John Callaway '47, Laurie and Jim Carrington '53, Mary and Don Cole '51, Polly and Keith DeMott '57, Neff Dietrich '47, Raymond Harrell '27, Nancy Hart ('53), Cynthia Holley ('30), Pat and Kit Kitterman '51, Betty and Bob Loomis '41, Jean and Henry Ortland '46, Peg and Pete Peterson '56, Jody and Sam Powel '50, Susie and Jerry Rester '45, Merle and Tom Schwartz '56, Marian and John Sivright '50, Donna and Ted Speaker '50, Terty and Joe Steckler '58, Becky and Chuck Sueur '46, Betty Sullivan ('27), Jean and Warren Taylor '45, Elsie and Larry IVeadwell '51, Lois and Ernest Zelmer '44 and guests Nancy Zelmer, Rus and Joyce Pettersen.

Alumni lunches are usually held on the third Saturday of each month. Classmates or widows of Classmates that are in the area during these times are encouraged to attend. Contact either Tom Schwartz at 407-255-5452 or Sam Powel at 407-259-5883.

Tom Schwartz '56

Suncoast Chapter (Zips 33571-73; 339; 342) LCDR Susan R. Welch, USN '80 5310 Foxwood Drive Sarasota, FL 34232-5612 h: 813-923-2771; w: 813-923-2771

'Tampa Bay Chapter LtCol WiUiam Collins, USMC '71 3938 Buckingham Loop Drive Valrico,FL 33594-4821 h: 813-685-7171

GEORGIA Atlanta Chapter CAPT Paul D. Hurst, USN (Ret) '62 1505 Dansford Court Marietta, GA 30062 h: 770-509-7300 The weather is magnificent, the kids are on Spring Break and, consequently, our traffic problems are relatively minimal; the Masters is being played, and we are ankle deep in pollen. Spring has done spmng here in Dixie. While our Winters are not exactly long and hard, it is always invigorating when things turn warm here in the Southland. Additionally, we then know that we are approaching that time of year when our Chapter events increase in frequency.

In addition to our monthly luncheons on the third Friday of every month, we had our annual Battle of the Links with the Black Knight alums on 16 May at the Fort McPherson Goff Course, and on 7 June, our World Famous Lobster Fest will be held at the Atlanta Waterworks Recreation Facility. If you will be in Atlanta for either of these events, contact Paul Hurst '62 or any Chapter member to sign up. You're always welcome.

At our March luncheon we had CDR John Gates USNR, the Area Blue & Gold Officer Coordinator, as our guest speaker. We ran into some difficulty in getting our newsletter out on time and were worried about attendance as we normally depend on the arrival of the newsletter as a reminder of the impending luncheon. However, even without the newsletter's timely arrival, we had a great turnout including: Tom Marshall '42, Paul Smith '42, Jack Cumberland '44, Jim Ravenel '45, Jim Hatch '47, Duane Young '49, John Stark '51, Gary Pelphry '57, Len Ebersberger '61, Art Butler '61, Paul Hurst '62, Dick Fitzgerald '62, Tony Womble '63, Lorie Moore '64, Bill Baker '64, Woodie Vaughan '64, Steve Mcdonald '65, Lee Watidns '65, Stu Caldwell '65, Mike Donohoo '65, Jim Slemenda '66, Pete Dabbieri '67, Sam Newton '68, Marc Farris '70, Robert Schultz '71, Mitch Rowland '71, Jim Murphy '73, John Cory '73, Dirk Mosis '73, Gehrig Wiles '74, Pies Bmce '77, Ernie Matacotta '82, Mario Maddox '85, David Alexander (Assoc), Linda Schultz (Bob's Wife), Corinne Schultz (Bob's Mother), Tony Schultz (Bob's Dad), and John Gates (our guest speaker).

Please note that due to some changes at Paisano's, the venue for our monthly luncheon may be in a state of flux for a few months. In April, we met at Edelweiss, a restaurant two blocks North of Paisano's.

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ture luncheons, but either watch this space for more information, or contact a Chapter Officer.) Both restaurants are approximately 1 mile North of 1-285 on Roswell Road. We meet at noon on the third Friday of each month and, whether you are visiting, have just moved to the area or have been here for years, consider joining fellow Boat Schoolers for some good food and superb camaraderie.

Steve Frederick '72

GUAM Guam Chapter LCDR Noel M. Enriquez, USNR '84 Box 26849, GMF Barrigada, Guam 96921-6849 h: 011-671-477-4382; w: 011-671-647-9629 f: 011-671-649-8870

HAWAH Hawaii Chapter CAPT Harvey Gray, Jr., USN (Ret.) '52 1117 Akumu Street Kailua, HI 96734-4012 h: 808-261-9722; w: 808-423-1341

ILLINOIS Chicago Chapter CAPT CS. Bradley, USN (Ret) '48 403 E Westminster Road Lake Forest, IL 60045-2267 h: 708-295-5269; w: 708-405-7356 http://users.mwci.net/~fullart/usna/ch-l.htm Our golf pros, Colin Mackenzie '77 and Fred Weber '75, have been hard at work all Winter putting together the 1997 "Sharks in the Water!" NavyArmy Classic. The date is set toi August 11 (Monday). The courseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Fresh Meadow Golf Course in Hillside. Tee up beginning at 1330. You can't sign up too early for this annual golf extravaganza. Make your reservations now by sending your check for $85 to "USNA Alumniâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Chicago Chapter," c/o Alumni Services, PO Box 350, Kenilworth, IL 60043-0350.

It's going to be a great aftemoon, even for the nongolfers. Dinner included.

As of the writing of this column, we don't have a new firm date for events to be held at the U-505 itself yet. But, not too worry! The delay in the plans is because some exciting things are happening behind the scenes, and we want to be able to take full advantage of them. We know that there is a lot of interest in the U-505, and we want the occasion to be one of the most memorable for the Chapter in 1997. Indeed, there may be two separate and totally different functions designed. A fall event might feature a senior submariner. Be sure to check the Chapter newsletter for up to-the-minute news about a June U-505 event.

The June breakfast will be on the 26th (fourth Thursday of every month) 0700 to 0830 am at the Midland Hotel on Adams, just West of LaSalle.

March's breakfast included Tim Bradley '48, Dean French '50, Daryl Rabert '63, John Howland '64, Fred Weber '75, Dave Beemer '83 and Greg Stefanon '87. Always good to have a past-president come back and pay us a visit as Dean did. He's now permanently housed in La Jolla (5731 Rutgers Road, 92073; 619-459-4360), but is keeping his Chicago business cranking. Foreign traveler, Daryl, is off to Mexico in the near term, Cancun to be exact.. .well, SOMEONE has to do it!. Fred reports that he and Colin Mackenzie have the golf outing well under

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control. See below for sign up instmctions. Dave is new to CIVWORLD and has just gotten underway with Dean Witter in Riverwoods (847-831-8000).

Greg parlayed his P-3 time into a spot as an FBI agent in the Chicago office (312-786-2871). Future breakfast dates are 24 July, 28 August, 25 September, 23 October (breakfasts are suspended for the holidays in November and December).

From the Chapter President September is approaching again and that is the time when officers and directors tum over for a new two year term. I have appointed a Nominating Committee to be chaired by Daryl Rabert '63 to come up with our next set of nominations for officers and directors, including a new president, membership secretary, etc. Volunteers are always gladly received.

Get involved and Volunteer!

Business in Chicago?

Before you lock in your itinerary, check out our Chapter Internet page at http://users.mwci.net/ ~fullart/usna/ch-l.htm to find out what activities the Chicago Chapter has coming up. Catch up with old (or young) Classmates and shipmates in the Chicago area.

John G.B. Howland '64 MoneyMinds@aol.com W&F: 847-998-6688

INDIANA Indianapolis Chapter LT Thomas M. Ryan, USNR (Ret) '80 617 Ramblin Wood Greenwood, IN 46142 h: 317-889-1103; w: 317-230-6710

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MARYLAND Annapolis Chapter LtCol William R. Roll, USMC (Ret) '62 18 College Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-268-9287 The Chapter concluded its monthly luncheon meetings on 9 April 1997, with special guest speaker, Robert "Bud" McFarlane '59. Bud, who served under President Ronald Reagan as National Security Advisor, recently wrote a book about those experiences entitled Special Trust. Many of his comments elaborated on those experiences and events he witnessed during that assignment, as well as commenting on recent geopolitical developments. The Chapter luncheon on 12 February featured outgoing Dean of Admissions, CAPT Jack Renard '55, USN (Ret.). Jack spoke reflectively on his many years as Dean and candidly about the evolution and present state of USNA Admission's policies, statistics, and trends. He will be missed and has superbly served his alma mater. Jack will be retiring to Florida. The Chapter luncheon on 12 March featured TROA Health Benefits Advisor, COL Frank Rohrbough, USAF (Ret.), who addressed a full array of questions and issues conceming TriCare, medical insurance and supplements, and health benefits. Voting for next years Chapter officers was formally concluded. Results confirmed the re-election of all present officers, council members, and tmstees. Congratulations to all those concemed. The Chapter concluded its schedule of events for this Academic year with a Spring Social held on 7 May 1997 at the Robert Crown Sailing Center. The Chapter will restart its monthly luncheon schedule concurtent with the start of the '97-'98 Academic Year in August 1997.

Until then, have a great Summer! See you again in the Fall.

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Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter CDR William T. Toutant, USNR (Ret) '46 3513 Graham Road Louisville, KY 40207-4371 h: 502-895-9828

INDL\NA Indiana Chapter CDR John T. Haizlip, USN '72 15246 Longford Drive Granger, IN 46530 h: 219-273-2939

LOUISIANA New Orleans Chapter

Baltimore Chapter LCDR Steve G. Young, USNR '84 c/o Legg Mason 600 Washington Avenue #200 Towson, MD 21204 w: 410-821-7700

MASSACHUSETTS Boston Chapter PeterW. Grieve'77 51 Asbury Street Topsfield, MA 01983 h: 508-887-2873; w: 800-343-9120

MICHIGAN Detroit Chapter

LCDR Anthony Capasso, USNR '84 4430 Lennox Boulevard New Orieans, LA 70131-8348 h: 504-392-5872; w: 504-392-5735

Arthur W. Bryant '66 1811 Hollywood Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1311 h: 313-885-2174

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MINNESOTA Upper Midwest Chapter

The next Service Academy Career Conference will be in San Diego, October 27-29,1997: See this issue for details!

Darrel Gonyea '61 605 West Travelers Trail Bumsville, MN 55337 h: 612-882-1112

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MISSOURI Kansas City Chapter

NEW JERSEY Monmouth County Chapter

LCDR Lynn A. Thomas, USNR '83 1404 Stonecreek Drive SW Blue Springs, MO 64015-8838 h: 816-228-6766

LtCol Robert L. Vogt, USMC (Ret.) '59 50 Polly Way Middletown, NJ 07748-3189 h: 908-671-9330; w: 908-842-8647

St. Louis Chapter Terrence Councilor '70 1516 Towne Drive EUisville, MO 63011-2040 h: 314-394-2880

NEBRASKA Omaha Chapter CAPT Richard E. Westcott, USN '70 911 Michael Drive Papillion, NE 68046 h: 402-593-1477; w: 402-294-2146

NEVADA Las Vegas Chapter CAPT WiUiam C. Lewis, USPJR (Ret.) '45 7043 Big Springs Court LasVegas,NV 89113 h: 702-368-7774 The Las Vegas Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association held its April '97 meeting on the 15th, at the Holiday Inn, Flamingo Road. If you are traveling for recreation, business or professional reasons in Las Vegas, be sure to give us a call to confirm meeting time and place and please attend. You are more than welcome. Meetings, except July, August and December, are on third Tuesdays.

We closed out most of our remaining agenda for the Spring '97 calendar. Our May meeting was at the usual site, but for our grand exit until Fall '97, we are planning a family get-together at a scenic resort not far from Las Vegas at Mt. Charleston. Not many non-residents ever hear that Mt. Charleston, one of the higher peaks in Nevada [11,918 feet], is not 50 miles from the Strip and includes skiing from December thm early March. The standing invitation above holds good for this meeting, too.

Chapter President, Bill Lewis '45, gave us a randown on the Reunion West Plans for next Fall. Looks like a great program. The last item on our agenda was a reminder that it is time to pidk a new slate of officers for the '97-'98 season. Time really flies, doesn't it? We are looking to bring in a new and much younger slate. Volunteers, "Take one step forward."

Manning the oars this month were: Dutch Harmuth '37, [SOPA pool-side]. Bob Border '39, Bob Trauger '39, Larty Giuliani '43, Ken Ruiz '43, Bill Lewis '45, Pat Dowling '46, Jack Pavelle '47, Frank Sain '49, Ken Schiweck '49, Bob Titus '49, Hugh Benton '52, Hal Lewis '52, Jim Stephens '53 and Ed Carlton '71.

For those who were there and those who missed it, see you at the next one. Any questions please contact Old Pat Dowling at h: 702-876-5594; f: 702876-2960; and e: olpatdow@accessnv.com Old Pat Dowling '46

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NEW MEXICO Albuquerque Chapter Col William Schuler, USAF (Ret.) '54 1428 Catron Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87123-4216 h: 505-292-1851; w: 505-848-0509

NEW YORK Central New York Chapter Edward A. Alberts'85 1028 Co. Rt. 20 Oswego, NY 13126 H: 315-342-1930; W: 315-448-3373

Metro New York Chapter RobertA. Black'63 NAANY 237 Park Avenue Suite 2100 New York City, NY 10017-3142 w: 212-551-1437; f: 212-697-8486 e: rblack.rbc@canoll.com Chapter Hotiine: 1-800-234-USNA

NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte Chapter Brian Dolan '76 5629 Laurium Road Chariotte, NC 28226 h: 704-364-6451

IViangle Chapter George F. MitcheU '64 4647 Edwards Mill Road Raleigh, NC 27612-4401 h: 919-571-8930 Nineteen Triangle Chapter members met for lunch on 7 March to hear Chapter member Tom Buell '58 discuss his new book. The Warrior Generals: Combat Leadership In The Civil War. Tom gave an enlightening talk on how he selected the leaders he wrote about, the main sources of his research, and a few anecdotes from the book. We were so enthralled, we forgot to take muster! Tom is a writer in residence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

On 4 April, a non-program luncheon was held. In attendance were Chris Heath '72, Jim Mergner '61, Steve Berninger '84, Alan Burkhart '67, Andy Finlayson '66, Helmut Feifs '66, Tom Runkle '66, George Mitchell '64, Dave Green '79, Bruce Runberg '64, and W A. Smith '51.

The Triangle Chapter meets for lunch at noon on the first Friday of each month (except June-August) at Newton's Southwest, near the Harrison Blvd exit of 1-40 just West of Raleigh. For further information, call George Mitchell, Chapter President, at 919-571-8930. Don't forget our 22 June cook-out.

Piedmont Triad Chapter John Anthony '60 709 Longbow Road Winston-Salem, NC 27104 h: 910-765-3804

OHIO Akron Chapter George B. Garton '59 1616 Pauli Street Canal Fulton, OH 44614-9333 h: 216-854-3501; w: 216-794-9770

Cincinnati/Northern KY Chapter CAPT D.R. Freese, USNRR '63 3092 Arbor Lane Edgewood, KY 41017-2355 h: 606-331-0449

Cleveland Chapter CAPT A.O. Rule m , USNR (Ret) '50 68 Water Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44022-3148 h: 216-247-4379

Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter CDR James H. Cowardin, USN (Ret) '66 2812 Pickwick Drive Columbus, OH 43221-2924 h: 614-488-3873 The Chapter met on 21 February 1997 at the Grange Mutual Insurance Corporate offices in downtown Columbus for a social hour and dinner, courtesy of Mick Taylor '68, President & CEO. Mick was also our dinner speaker.

During the social hour, we were able to casually tour a most impressive assortment of local art displayed on the large ground floor of the Grange Mutual Corporation buUding, where the catered dinner was also held. Grange Mutual provides local artists a free venue for the display of their art, which can be purchased. This also provides Grange Mutual with a most impressive and changing ambiance in their large, glass enclosed first floor lobby-reception and security-control area. As Mick stated, "It's one of those win-win arrangements for the artists, the public, and the Grange Mutual Corporation."

The social hour and dinner were superb! Afterward, Jim Cowardin '66 then discussed some administrative matters and introduced our host and speaker.

Mick Taylor '68 was brought up in Southern Califomia and entered the Academy via NAPS as a whitehat submarine sonarman. Upon graduation, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps. His service in the Corps included a tour of combat duty as an Infantry Company Commander in Vietnam. In 1973, he was medically retired as a captain. Subsequently, he went to Travelers Insurance as a Safety (Loss Control) Engineer. While completing an MBA, he advanced steadily to positions of greater responsibility with Travelers, then the 1st Insurance Company of Hawaii. He opened the Hawaii office of Cravens, Dargen & Co., then moved to San Francisco to manage their office there. He next moved to the reinsurance field with Employers Reinsurance Co., where he rose to Senior Vice President in six years. In 1992, Mick founded Climatic Insurance Company; and upon its purchase in 1993, he came to Columbus and Grange Mutual Casualty Company as Executive Vice President and Chief

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Operating Officer. He curtentiy serves as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Grange.

Mick gave us his views on the subject: "Can Leadership Formed at the Naval Academy be Transfened to the Business World?" Mick began his talk by impressing us with his initial qualifications first acquired in his youth in Southem Califomia, which basically was one of "surfing." Mick, Malibu, and the surf state were somewhat merged in his focus on life. He claims no other major accomplishments until he enlisted in the Navy. As a white-hat, he then obviously enhanced his repertoire immensely, as the Navy is somewhat particular as to who they select for submarine service and sonarraen. Mick obviously (on hindsight) must have picked up something while going to school in Southem California and the Navy (although he states that his teens were pretty much focused on Malibu and the surf), because he ended up at NAPS and an appointment to the Naval Academy, Class of 1968. He claims he was an average Mid. Graduation was followed with further training at Marine Corps Basic School for new second lieutenants. Infantry training, and combat duty in Vietnam. In 1973, he was reluctantly medically retired due to the loss of a leg (non-battle). Thus, you have a summary background of Mick Taylor and the environmental forces which helped form his tools of the trade.

Mick's basic thesis is that he is not a leader bom but one developed. Everything he learned at the Naval Academy (give the enlisted Naval Service some credit here for a jump start) he was able to build upon in the Marine Corps, and in his subsequent career. What he learned at the Naval Academy is what he calls the core principles of leadership. The Naval Academy is where this basic tenet and foundation occurted. It's where his immersion occurted.

All of the leadership principles that make up the skills he curtently employs in his present position, and which he used as he developed and gained experience and responsibility, were gathered at the Academy. Mick stated that most management in the civilian world does not readily recognize the very important and valuable skills that Naval Academy graduates possess (and from his perspective. Marine Corps officer training/experience). However, it is what made him the person he is today. He stated that "40% of the top executives of the Fortune 400 Corporations are former Marines. I believe a similar cortelation could be made for Naval Academy graduates." His talk was most impressive, well received, and most thought provoking. It was one of the best talks on leadership that your secretary ever heard.

As Mick stated; "Your leadership tools are presented to you at the Naval Academy. When you graduate, it is up to you to use, develop, expand, and maintain those leadership tools (principles) acquired. It is UP TO YOU." A most provocative question and answer period followed the talk.

Those attending were: Pat and Roy Girod '53, Sandy and Ed Tipshus '54, Jane and Dick Yantis '54, Jerry O'Donnell '61, Dana and Jim Cowardin '66, Karyl and Jerry Beavers '67, Karen and Mick Taylor '68, Wayne Hallenbeck '71 with Lisa Holmes, Debbie and Jim Waddell '71, Brett Oliver '78, Diane and J.P. Yantis '83, Laura and Duane Schroeder '85, Joe Herlihy '86, Steve Fenstemaker '87, CAPT John Augenstein USNR (Ret.) Blue & Gold Coordinator, Dick and Sally Uhde parents of Jeff'91 and Kimberiy '94, Doug and Marge Dixon parents of Stephanie '92, and Jack and Barb Brown parents of John '00.

It is with deep regret to report the passing of Chapter member James J. ("JJ") Hill '54 on 17 Febmary 1997 after a three year fight with cancer. Class and Chapter members attended the service and funeral on 21 Febmary. JJ was a good friend and cheerful relater of deeds and misdeeds while we were to-

gether at the Academy. His obituary will be in this issue of Shipmate in "Last Call."

Ed Tipshus '54

Toledo Chapter Robert Lauer '45 3825 Sulpher Springs Toledo, OH 43614-3309 h: 419-536-4462; w: 419-475-2061

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma Chapter CAPT Charles C. Coley, USN (Ret) '34 411 NW 14th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73103-3510 h: 405-235-0234

OREGON Greater Portland Chapter Jack E. Kohl, Jr. '65 471 SW Riverbend Drive West Linn, OR 97068-9416 h: 503-655-4205

PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Chapter Rob Bender '73 45 Grove Avenue Flourtown, PA 19031-1906 h: 215-836-7652 http://usnaphil.com The Annual Election-Dinner was held on 11 April 1997 at the Valley Forge Military Academy. Three Former Superintendents, RADM Ronald Marryott '57, RADM Virgil Hill '61 and RADM Thomas Lynch '64 were in attendance along with former Commandant, RADM Stephen Chadwick '62. The Shipmate of the Year Award was presented to CAPT Walter "Jenks" Jenkins '30.

Dick Chuday '54 and Kim Hill (wife of RADM Virgil Hill) congratulate Walter "Jenks" Jenkins '30 on his receiving the Shipmate of the Year Award.

The following officers were elected for the '97-'98 year: President: Rob Bender '73 1st VP: Phil Katauskas '68 2nd VP: Gary Snyder '55 Treasurer: Mike DeLorey '70 Secretary: Tom Kolongowski '86 38th Annual Parent's Night We have moved this annual event to 10 June after Commissioning Week when the USNA staff are available to attend our event. Don't miss this fun filled evening of renewing old friendships and creating new ones. Check the WEB page for up-to-date information.

3rd Annual Pool Party & Air Show The Blue Angels are scheduled for our Pool Party and Air Show this year, 22 June. This is a family event. Last year, the children won the volleyball game. The parents are planning a come back this year All Alumni, family and friends are invited. The SE PA Parents Association and Blue & Gold Officers are encouraged to join us. Curtently, this will be a Bring-Your-Own-Picnic. There is a snack bar available. The event will be held at the Officer's pool at the Willow Grove Naval Air Base starting at noon.

Inform the gate guard at the Willow Grove Main Gate that you are going to the Officer's Pool for the USNA Alumni Picnic. Check the WEB page for up-to-date information or call Paul James '81 at 610-828-0545.

Upcoming Chapter Events 10 June 1800 38th Annual Parent's Night 22 June 1200 3rd Annual Pool Party & Air Show 11 Oct. 1200 Navy Day Luncheon and Regatta The above events and others are in the planning stages and will be proceeded by a notice if you are on the curtent USNAAA of Philadelphia mailing list.

Any member wishing to chair an event or help mn an event can contact Rob Bender '73 at 215-8367652. Annual dues are $20. Mailings of events must be limited to dues paying members only. Mail your check for $20 payable to "USNAAA of Philadelphia" addressed to Mike DeLorey '70, 505 S. Lenola Road, Suite 211, Moorestown, NJ 08057-9896.

Web Page The Philadelphia Chapter now has a web page which will provide members with an up-to-date calendar-of-events, an on-line muster, links to other world-wide-websites, mailing lists, and much more.

The Internet address is http://usnaphil.com This web page has been prepared by Art Vossberg '77, President of AWOLART, Ltd., an Intemet presence provider. For more information visit our site or email Art Vossberg at Master@USNAPHIL.com.

Luncheons & Job Networking The Luncheons are at 1130-1300, Chart House, Penns Landing, PA on the first Wednesday of every month with the West Point Alumni. Guest speakers are planned every month. West Point would like USNA grads to network job opportunities with their group. They have had great success to date: 71 job placements in three years. The cost is $22 paid at the door for a complete lunch with salad, entree and desert. You must call Julian Toneatto to reserve a seat, 609-573-9797 or Paul James '81 at 610-8280545 within 2 days of the event.

Southeastern PA Parent's Association All SEPA members are asked to please pay their '96-97 Annual Dues as soon as possible. The Club would appreciate your check in the amount of $10.00 for the Class of 2000 and $15.00 for the remaining Classes. Make check payable to SEPA and mail to Elaine Walters, 1939 Armstrong Drive, Lansdale, PA 19446. Parents of Alumni with questions are welcomed to contact the '96-97 Parent's Assn. Presidents, Bob and Flo Williams at 215-884-0703 or Newsletter Editor, Joe Bartish '93 at 609-722-4182.

Upcoming Events 22 June USNAAA Pool Party & Air Show 20 July Welcome Aboard Picnic 8-10 August Plebe Parents'Weekend 12-14 September Firstie Parents' Weekend Blue & Gold Officers The annual recognition of all area student appointees will be held at the 1997 Appointee Luncheon/ Reception, Saturday aftemoon, on 28 June 1997 at NAS Willow Grove. The Annual Summer Camps trip to USNA for students and parents is scheduled for Friday, 18 July 1997 with the class seminar the day

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before. Dates have been announced for the annual B&G Officer training: Session I, 6-11 July 1997; Session II, 20-25 July 1997. For your planning purposes, we will host Blue & Gold HUB training at NAS Willow Grove on a Saturday or Sunday during Febmary or March, 1998. This HUB training is for those beyond 5 years in the program that need the update to be properly certified. We do HUB training every 3 years. Anyone interested in becoming a Blue & Gold Officer can contact Don McRaein PA at 610449-9674 or Al Burt in NJ at 609-387-9202.

News Input Philadelphia Chapter news input for the Shipmate should be emailed to Paul H. James '81 at: USNA81PJ@bellatlantic.net

Pittsburgh Chapter William E. Otto '71 4105 Tartan Court Murrysville, PA 15668-1045 h: 412-325-4281; w: 412-856-3500

PHILIPPINES Philippines Chapter COMO Carlos Agustin PN '60 22 Muelle de San Francisco Suite 200, South Harbor AS865 Manila 1018, Philippines h: 632-801-9320; w: 632-527-4844 f: 632-527-4853

RHODE ISLAND Newport Chapter CAPT James M. Conway, USN (Ret) '55 50 Ayrault Street Newport, RI 02840-2728 h: 401-847-5039

SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston Chapter CDR James Beltz, USNR '73 1647 Sulgrave Road Charieston, SC 29414-5934 h: 803-571-4868 We are pleased and take great pride in having one of our very own elected to the Board of Tmstees. As a Trastee-At-Large, Jim Kenney '58, is a "straight from the hip" shooter and will be a very capable representative of the Association. His past experience as a Batt Officer and Admission Board Rep at USNA and Director, Naval Academy Preparatory School will enable him to serve us well. We all thank you, Jim, once again, for stepping up and being counted.

LCDR Tony Rodgers '83, XO, EOD Mobile Unit 6, North Charleston, SC was our speaker for April.

In my years in the Navy, I did not know that a unit such as Tony's existed. I had knowledge of UDT but not EOD. What a very interesting and challenging career this must be. Tony spoke to us on the mission of his unit and the role it played in Desert Storm and the salvage of TWA Flight 800.

Saturday evening, 19 April, our Chapter hosted RADM Ron Marryott '57, President & CEO, USNA Alumni Association. After happy hour and a wonderful buffet aboard YORKTOWN (CV-10), at Patriots Point, we were given an overview of Ron's plans for the Association. A question and answer period followed, and we were able to get the straight skinny

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from the "Boss." It was a fine evening and very well enjoyed by those who attended.

I guess I pushed the "old grads" of '53 to the point that there is no way any other Class is going to usurp their prestigious position of most in attendance at our luncheons. They did it again! Don Lovell, Fuzzy Knight and Mac Cramer. (I'd like to know who is the "rallying cry" behind you all?). Others in attendance were: Ed Malloy '40, Audley McCain '43, Jim Forrester '45, Max Hill '51, Dick Dalla Mura '51, Tim Taylor '54, Ron Baker '57, Jim Moore '57, Jim Welsch '67, Jim Beltz '73, and Eric Wills '84. Once again we thank our wives, guests and associate members for attending.

BEAT ARMY!!!

Ron Baker '57

South Carolina Midlands Chapter Mr. George S. Hirsch '54 105 Shadow Pine Road Columbia, SC 29212 H:803-781-5325

Palmetto Chapter LCDR Thomas E. Courtney, Jr. JAGC USN'81 306 Pelham Falls Drive Greer, SC 29654-7204 h: 864-240-5651

South Carolina/Low Country Chapter CDR Henry A. Morgan, Jr., USN (Ret.) '59 36 Wexford Club Drive Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 h: 803-686-2917

TENNESSEE Chattanooga Chapter VADM Ronald M. Eytchison, USN (Ret) '58 11 Prentice Lane Signal Mountain, TN 37377 h: 423-886-2823 The Chattanooga Chapter had its fourth dinner meeting of 1997 on 10 April at the Town and Country Restaurant. President Ron Eytchison '58 conducted the general business. The Chapter plans to attend the Atianta Chapter's Lobster Feast on 7 June, which will serve as our June meeting. There will be no meetings during July and August; however, we will resume activity on 11 September.

Ross Campbell '59 introduced the guest speaker.

Major Al Peterson, USMC, who is the Inspector/Instmctor of the Chattanooga Marine Corps Reserve Training Center. He gave a very informative presentation about the role of the Marine Reservist in today's Navy. The local Marine Reserve unit is a primary support activity in this year's Armed Forces Day Parade in Chattanooga, which is one of only four official parades in the country. Major Peterson has artanged for the Marine Corps band from New Orleans to perform a concert this year after the parade.

SACC The next Service Academy Career Conference will be in San Diego, October 27-29,1997: See this issue for details!

Those in attendance this month were: Sayle and Sid Bowen '51, Ron Eytchison '58, Pat and Ross Campbell '59, John Milner '68, Monica and John Willis '76, Doug Pass '83, and Patrick McFadden '86.

If anyone happens to be passing through the Chattanooga area, please call John Milner '68 at 423499-5187 or 423-855-7823. The welcome mat is always out.

Y'all come!

John Milner '68

Knoxville Chapter LCDR Rudolph Escher, Jr., USNR '78 601 Gulfwood Road Knoxville, TN 37923 h: 423-531-2373

Memphis Chapter CAPT Walter C. Nfat, USN (Ret) '54 3758 South Lakewood Drive Memphis, TN 38128-4311 h: 901-386-8258

Nashville Chapter CDR John E Ohlinger, USN (Ret) '69 880 Lakemont Drive Nashville, TN 37720 h: 615-370-1441; w: 615-371-8596

TEXAS North Texas Chapter CDR Don Hackett '64 906 Wisteria Way Richardson, TX 75080 h: 214-699-8171; w: 214-750-7277 f: 214-750-3991 Web: http://Ourworld.Compuserve.Com/ Homepages/JonesDA/NAANTC.htm.

Monthly Business Breakfast Meeting The North Texas USNAAA Chapter has formed a business oriented networking group. The group has grown to over twenty (20) active members. "These breakfast meetings are held at the University Club of Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas 75240, phone number 972-239-0050. For those unfamiliar with the Westin Galleria, enter the Galleria Mall and take the elevator to front of Macy's to the University Club level. Breakfast business meetings are held every first Tuesday of each month at 0700-0800.

Monthly Luncheon Meeting The monthly luncheon is held every first Tuesday of the month. These luncheon's are held at the Harvey Hotel, 14315 Midway Road, Addison, TX, phone 972-980-8877. Ask directions to the Harvey's private dining room for these functions.

March Program The NTX Chapter hosted a dinner and dance recently at the Las Colinas Country Club on 22 March.

The honored guest was RADM Ronald M. Marryott '57, President of the USNA Alumni Association.

Good times and camaraderie was had by all. Good to see fellow Aerospace Engineer John Murdoch '74 after a quarter-of-a-century (whew!). John's still in the flying end of things; now piloting for Delta, home-based out of DFW. The following shipmates and guests attended the dance: John Alich '64, Weldon Baird '51, Jim Bethmann '77, Mike Bickel '61, Joel Bishop '84, Jim Bourn '61, Dick Cecil '64, Bill Connell '68, Ray Garfield '66, John Gorman

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'64, Don Hackett '64, John Hamilton '68, Bmce Heitz '66, Tom Howell '65, Chris Jameson '66, Rob Kunkle '60, Bill Lavallee '55, Rick Lottie '69, Mark Lambright '75, John Marshall '64, Andy Massimino '57, Tom Meyer '63, Dave Miller '65, John Murdoch '74, Merritt Nicewander '65, Tom Peacock '34, Steve Shigley '74, Ken Smith '72, Steve Smith '74, Skip Stephenson '66, Whit Tantleff '88, Dan Weaver '72, John Wroten '65 and Saul Zavala '74.

April Program An Army/Navy/Air Force Alumni Basketball tournament was held on 6 April. Sorry, I don't have any information on the participants as of this writing. I'll get this list into the next issue from Dan Weaver '72. Also, the annual Army/Navy/Air Force Alumni Spring Golf Toumament was held on 26 April.

April's Luncheon Meeting The 1 April luncheon's main speaker was David Russell, GTE Senior Marketing Representative. His topic of discussion was on: The Future of Telecommunication in the 21st Century. Many thanks for attendees and our main speaker.

Navy/SMU Returns to Dallas September 20, 1997窶年avy football returns to Dallas to hand the ponies of SMU their third straight defeat at the hands of USNA. Ken Smith '72 will be heading up the efforts for our celebration. All hands who are willing to lend Ken a hand are requested to contact him at w: 972-398-5520. Should this game be anything like the 1995 NAVY/SMU game held at the Cotton Bowl, we can expect the SECNAV, Superintendent and Commandant to cheer the team on to victory from the sidelines.

Chapter News Many thanks to the former Conesponding Secretary, David Cleary '88, for all of his efforts during his tenure here in North Texas. David decided to leave the service and NAS Dallas and has accepted a position with Bell Helicopter in Philadelphia.

Scuttlebutt is that David may be coming back to the Dallas area on temporary/permanent assignment with Bell after training in Philly. Whether it's temporary or permanent David, as we say south-of-the-border: "Mi casa es su casa!" Come back and visit us, the Texas Bluebonnets are in riotous bloom. Saul Zavala '74 is now cartying on with the duties of the NTX corresponding secretary. Emails are welcome at szavala@onramp.net or szavala@spd.dsccc.com The NTX Chapter is still in the process of coordinating and scheduling our annual summer Pool Party.

Please contact Don Hackett '64 w: 972-750-3914 We also would like to express our concem for Rick Amber '67 who continues his courageous battle with cancer. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

South Texas Chapter Roger E. Hopkins '62 PO Box 311007 New Braunfels, TX 78131-1473

Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Rich Bulger '69 6011 Ancient Oaks Drive Humble, TX 77346 h: 713-852-5222; w: 713-230-6527 April Luncheon The following shipmates attended our 10 April meeting: Zeb Alford '48, Ernest B. Brown '49, Kent Dmmmond '55, Walter Lamb '55, Marty Block '64, Joe Ince '64, Paul Marshall '65, Richard Johnston '67, Ron Lemon '68, Peter Van Deriofske '68, Rich Bulger '69, Daniel Steward '74, Jim Rebhom '83, Anthony Spinier '91, and Chris Stewart '92.

April's Program This was a joint meeting with the Houston Chapter of the West Point Society. The speaker was COL John Blaha, USAF (Ret.), USAFA '65. He recentiy retumed from a 5 month stay aboard the MIR orbiting space station. COL Blaha spoke about his experience living and working with the Russian Cosmonauts. He discussed the joint space station endeavor in the context of a world peace perspective plus the scientific importance. COL Blaha's father was a West Point '37 graduate.

June Dinner As in prior years, our Chapter has scheduled a dinner for Alumni and spouses, guests, and the USNA Parents' Club members. The dinner will be Friday evening 13 June at Brennan's restaurant. The guest speaker will be ADM Leighton W. Smith '62 (Ret.).

Prior to retiring in September 1996, ADM Smith commanded the multinational force that implemented the military aspects of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia-Herzegovina. As this column is written, he is mnning for Chairman of the Board, USNA Alumni Association. Please phone us for exact details, i.e. time and price!!

Business Breakfasts Several of our USNA shipmates are members of The Academy Association (a Houston-based business network group consisting of graduates from Annapolis, West Point, and the Air Force Academy).

Our breakfast meetings are every Tuesday rooming (7:15 a.m.) at the Metropolitan Racquet Club. Visitors are always welcome!! Future plans: we will be organizing a tailgater around the USAFA-Rice University football game on 6 September (Houston). If you're interested, please call Ed Klein '72 (713-7508868) or Bart Jealous '65 (713-655-1440).

Chapter Meetings Are USUALLY held on the first Friday of every month at Brennan's Restaurant (11:30 am refreshments, and noon to 1:00 pm lunch). The exceptions to the "first Friday" schedule are June (the 13 June "dinner"), and7ﾂｫ/y and August (no meetings due to "vacations"). Please join us!! Call Rich Bulger '69 (713-852-5222) or Peter Van Deriofske '68 (713690-9898) or send me an email for more information at Kleinl985@AOL.com.

Ed Klein '72

UTAH/IDAHO/MONTANA/ WYOMING Intermountain NA Alumni Chapter James R. Clark '66 5860 South Holladay Boulevard Salt Lake City, UT 84121-1512 h: 801-340-7183

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VIRGINIA Hampton Roads Chapter Col Edward (Ted) Y. Holt, USMC (Ret) '68 100 E. Ocean View Avenue, Ste 1103 Norfolk, VA 23503-1635 h: 804-531-0366 The Chapter was pleased to host Dave Church '67, the newly appointed Director of Alumni Services, and his lovely bride, Charlotte, at the Febmary session of the Chapter's Quarterly Luncheon Program. Dave's presentation remarks centered upon the new initiatives which the National Organization has embraced to improve service to Alumni. The "Flashnet" was the first service he described. This is an email based information service which is dedicated to rapidly providing "the gouge" about happenings at the Academy; complimentary or adverse.

The goal is to provide Alumni the tmth underlying breaking stories in the news media, such that we can cortectly respond to questions asked of us. By the way, this is a "transmit only" service; an email response function is not included. Secondly, Dave described the improvements being made in Shipmate.

Front-piece pages will include useful information for all Alums. More color is being used. Also, the paper used is being changed as a money saving goal. The "glossy" paper will be gone, but the printing costs will be cut-back as well. Finally, he described the new "user friendly" structure of the Register of Alumni. The Class rosters will be in alphabetical order rather than the traditional Class rank. Dave said the move was accepted by most of those Alumni polled; but Class standing has always been a key bit of information valued by all of us. In closing, Dave confirmed the National Organization's commitment to improving Alumni services.

Members in attendance included: Jim Miller '44, Erline and Ted Holt '48, Bill Chipman '48, Don Tmeblood '49, Alyce and Tom Parsons '49, Jack Magee '49, Jim DiNardo '50, Jim Cannon '51, Don Cannell '53, Herb Crane '54, Ira Hanna '57, Carl Spangler '65, Tom Martin '66, Dale Heely '67, Dan Lear '68, Bob Byles '69, Walt Cummings '69, Neil Kinnear '71, Jerty Rudd '74, Mark Rupprecht '76, Mike Siefert '76, Dave Paddock '77, Bmce Geary '78, Doug Shepherd '79, Tom Paulk '80, Stan Bashaw '81, Mike Hawley '81, Robert Burger, Dave Johnson, Dr Kesler, Pat Grillo Associate Member, Adriana Porter.

The next quarterly luncheon will be in August; the speaker and date will be announced in a future newsletter. The venue will remain the Breezy Point O'Club at NAS Norfolk. Of course, all Chapter events are the subject of a separateflyer.As an aside, and in keeping with the Chapter's objective of providing various and diverse events which appeal to all of our Members; fully retired, retired but still employed and active serving; these luncheons are well attended by active service officers. If one seeks the gouge about what really transpires in the Fleet, join us at these luncheons. Commodores to young department heads attend these affairs.

HONOR CHAIRS Would you like to see a classmate honored in Alumni Hall?

Anniversary, Birthday, Graduation, or Memorial Gift.

Call Honor Chair Coordinator, Stephanie Tuttle at 410-263-4448 xl27 for details.

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Richmond Chapter Bill Ruch '68 5707 Maple Brook Drive Midlothian, VA 23112 h: 804-739-3664

Hampton Roads Officers: Dave Paddock, Tom Parsons, Ted Holt, Dan Lear and Mark Rupprecht The annual Chapter Plebe Recognition Dinner is scheduled for 29 May 1997 at the NAS Oceana O'Club. Bob Byles '69, is the OinC of this most important evening at which the Chapter hosts the newly appointed Plebes from the Hampton Roads area, and their families, to an evening of dinner followed by an open fomm at which they can address their questions and concerns about the pending Plebe Year and the Academy. Besides the usual mix of retired officers and active serving officers from the Fleet, we customarily have a Youngster or two, a Firstie, and perhaps a Company Officer to field their questions. Regardless of your status with regards to the Service, your attendance is always welcomed.

Besides, it provides a nice opportunity to socialize as well.

Chapter SOE 13 July 1300 Chapter Family Picnic Tentative. Venue TBD, likely a Navy beach.

16 July 0700 Business Breakfast Speakers: Dona Galop and Storey '71 Forming an "8A" company.

24 July 0700 Board of Directors Meeting Marriott Court Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach 14 August 1130 Quarterly Luncheon Breezy Point, Guest speaker TBA. September (TBD) Golf Day 17 September 0700 Business Breakfast Speaker TBA 11 October 0700 Bus Trip to Navy-Air Force football game. Tentative. Teen-aged children are welcome to join us.

15 October 0700 Business Breakfast Speaker TBA 25 October 1800 Autumn Dinner Dance and Annual Elections; venue TBA November (TBD) Quarterly Luncheon 19 November 0700 Business Breakfast Speaker TBA 6 December 1200 Army-Navy Game Breezy Point 10 December 0700 Business Breakfast Speaker TBA Please note that each of these events will be the subject of a flyer as the plans are solidified and each event draws near. Direct all questions about the SOE to Jerry Rudd, who wears the hat of Chapter Programs Director as the 2nd Vice President.

The Chapter has embarked upon a robust and diverse schedule of a social activities for the remainder of 1997. The Quarterly Luncheon Program, instituted this year, is proving to be a success. The Chapter Officers and Directors are committed to providing activities which appeal to all of the Alumni in Hampton Roads. We invite your active participation in the events which best suit your situation and interests. Comments and suggestions are always welcomed. Contact any of the Chapter Officers.

Jerry Rudd '74

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Our big news, which we announced at our lively Valentines' Dinner, is our Chapter President Change of Command. Bill Ruch '68 replaced Chuck Stevens '73, who stepped down due to increasing responsibilities at Ethyl Corporation. Bill's home number is 804-739-3664.

We owe Chuck a lot. Under his leadership, we took our show "on the road," meeting all over the metro area at various locations convenient to ALL area Alumni. The crowds in the Fall got so big that we outgrew the Bull & Bear Club, where we had used Chuck's membership very effectively. Attendance reached 58 at the January meeting with Admiral and Mrs. Ron Marryott '57 at the Downtown Club. Well done. Chuck, and please accept our thanks for your MANY hours of work!

The Richmond Chapter invites all local Alumni to join our great fellowship. If you haven't attended, then you are missing out; and we want to see you.

Please call Steve Meyer '87 at 804-270-3996 or email him at steve.meyer@signetbank.com. Give him your Class, address, email address, fax number, and work and home phone numbers. If you didn't pay your $20 dues for 1996-97, please send a check payable to "USNA AA Richmond," to Mark James '78,12506 Lakestone Drive, Midlothian, VA23113.

From now on, we will communicate to you via Shipmate, and some combination of email, broadcast fax, and phone tree. Use of Shipmate will take the place of the newsletter, because of the time and expense required by letter mailings.

For All Members We Need Your email address and fax number!

Please send them to Steve NOW, while you are thinking about it.

Thanks to the event leaders who gave our Chapter a great month of Febmary: Cindy and Gregg Nivala '80 for the Valentines Dinner at Crab Louie's Seafood Tavern; Ed and Nancy Kozink, Parents' Club Presidents, parents of Scott Kozink '99, for the Baseball Team Dinner at the University of Richmond; and Steve Hill '74, who lives way over in Charlottesville, for the Chapter Luncheon at The Place at Innsbrook.

All events were very enjoyable and came off without a hitch, thanks to the execution by the above OICs. Well done!

November Meeting Ross Mackenzie, editor of the editorial pages of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, addressed our group over lunch, thanks to the efforts of Gordon Thomson '82. The editor has written one book. Brief Points [Annapolis (Naval Institute Press): 1993,1996], which you should pick up whenever you are in the Mid Store.

Entertaining and predictably outspoken, Ross shared his perspective on the previous week's Presidential and Congressional election results, as well as local Richmond political issues. Ross and his wife Virginia are the parents of Alec Mackenzie '91 who is with SEAL Team 8, and Ross Mackenzie '94 who recently eamed his helo Wings. In attendance were: Marge Solenberger, widow of E.K. "Gus" '34; Marylou Cumby, Marge's guest; Connie and Bill Golden '43; Randi and Fred Wortham '43; Phyllis and John Gaskin '48; Rody Williams '50; Fred Gambke '51; Bob Hill '52; Ada and Ordell Smith '52; Thyra and Larry Valade '52; Bob Oakes '59; Kathy and Rusty Chain '60; Stuart Settle '63; Bruce Woodruff '64; Tom Bemier '66; Nita and Jack Parry '67; Michael Curreri '73; Chuck Stevens '73; Steve Hill '74; Pat Gottschalk '75; Frank Rennie '76; Mark James '78; Beth and

Shane Tippett '79; John Taylor '80; Vikki and Jim WUson '80; Gordon Thomson '82; Oliver Way VMI '75, Gordon's guest; Wes Kaufman '88; Joe Kirby '90; Bill and Pat Kennedy '00, Parents' Club.

Again, thanks to all you attendees who made this great fellowship possible.

Mark James '78

Shenandoah Valley Chapter Nick Nerangis '63 125 West Boscawen Street Winchester, VA 22602 h: 540-667-1322

Williamsbui^ Chapter AUen R Whitaker '60 2304 West Island Road Williamsburg, VA 23185 h: 804-258-4628

WASHINGTON Puget Sound Chapter C. Lee Harshfield '53 2301 Fairview Ave E #316 Seattle, WA 98102-3361 h: 206-329-2423

WASHINGTON, DC AREA Greater Washington Chapter CAPT Victor A. Meyer, USNRR '62 8 Lockhart Circle Fredericksburg, VA 22401-2234 h: 540-371-2419

WEST VIRGINIA West Virginia Chapter James Daniel McQueen '67 Geary Plaza 700 East Washington Street Charleston, WV 25301 As I write this column for the June issue of Shipmate, I realize it is just a few weeks away from our bi-annual luncheon in Charleston on 2 May. I hope you got to attend.

As a spotlight on our Chapter President: Jim McQueen, Jr. '67 is an attomey-at-law in Charleston with the law firm, McQueen, Harmon, Potter, and Cheek. The McQueen in the name is our President, Jim McQueen. The Harmon in the name is McQueen's wife Kathi (Harmon) McQueen. The Potter in the name is Marie Potter, wife of attomey Jay Potter '68. Jay is with another law firm, also in Charleston. Jim was in the 20th Company at the Academy, and was a Navy football player.

Dan McCague '66

WISCONSIN Wisconsin Chapter Winston C. Williams '46 13350 West Bluemound Rd #2 Ehn Grove, WI 53122-2538 h: 414-782-6645; w: 414-782-9410

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"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the moming, we will remember them."

Lawrence Binyon, 1914

William E. Banks, IV '52 CDR, USN (Ret.), 2 November 1993 David T. Baskett '23 CAPT, USNR (Ret.), 25 January 1997 Jeffrey R. Beinbrink '67 CAPT, USN, 27 March 1997 William F. Bethel '52 LtCol, USMC, 3 November 1995 John S. Brayton, Jr. '47, 23 April 1997 Melvin W. Brown '43 CDR, USNR (Ret.), 18 March 1997 Jeane R. Clark '25 RADM, USN (Ret.), 28 January 1997 Louis M. Detweiler '35 CAPT, SC, USN (Ret.), 1 April 1997

Marion A. Fawcett '32 LtCol, USMC (Ret.), 27 December 1996 Russell H. Hedgecock '38 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 03/25/1997 James J. Hill '54, 17 February 1997 Henry T. Jarrell '27 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 29 October 1995 Howard N. Kay '48 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 9 January 1997 Fred Laing '42 CDR, USN (Ret.), 12 December 1996 John R. Leeds '32 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 3 April 1997 Samuel A. Lincoln, Jr. '29 LCDR, USNR (Ret.), 27 March 1997

Douglas G. Peck '63, 17 October 1995 Arthur G. Rand, Jr. '43 CDR, SC, USN (Ret.), 19 February 1997 John S. Schmidt '37 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 27 April 1997 Peter N. Sherrill '48, 9 April 1997 Francis W. Silk '38 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 14 December 1996 Reuben E. Stanley '33 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 2 September 1993 Earl M. Weaver '35, 10 February 1997

EDWARD BURTON ROBINSON '27 Commander Edward Burton Robinson, USN (Ret.), died on Easter Sunday, 30 March 1997 at Rancho San Bernardino, CA after an extended illness.

Bom and reared in Tuckahoe, NJ, he received his early education there and after high school enlisted in the Navy. After two years in the Service he won an appointment to the Naval Academy. At the Academy he established himself as a regular on the boxing team and maintained a comfortable position in academics in the middle of the Class.

Later, he completed a course in radio engineering at the Naval PG School at Annapolis then continued on at Harvard University where he was awarded a master's degree in electronics.

In 1940 Commander Robinson served as aide to the Commanding Officer and Governor of American Samoa at Pago Pago. He was wounded during the Japanese attack in 1942 and was eventually retired from active duty and awarded a Purple Heart Medal.

He served as Electronics Officer at the lltii Naval District and headed the Electronics Department at tiie Long Beach Naval Shipyard. During a 16 year period with tiie electronics laboratory he was designated as associate technical director for development and engineering.

He was an enthusiastic golfer, a member of the Stardust Club in Mission Valley. He was founding president of the San Diego Institute for Radio Engineers.

He is survived by his wife, Nadine; a daughter, Edwina G. Depue of Albuquerque, NM; a stepson, Patrick J. Crowley of San Diego; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Joshua Cooper '27

EDMUND GEORGE KONRAD '32

After his retirement, in spite of his very active civic life, Ed and Anne found time to spend about two months each year traveling in the United States and abroad. He is survived by his widow, Anne, who is continuing to live in Sanibel Island and his two sons, Michael and Edmund, Jr. and several grandchildren.

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Rear Admiral Edmund G. Konrad was appointed to the Naval Academy from Oshkosh, WI and graduated in the Class of 1932. At the Naval Academy, he was a member of the football team and earned the coveted "N" in that sport.

After graduation, Ed was ordered to duty in SARAroGA and, while on that first tour of sea duty, he and Anne Lee Akers were married. In 1934, he was ordered to flight training at Pensacola where he eamed his Wings. Duty followed as a junior aviator aboard TRENTON. Next he saw duty in the VG-3 squadron which was assigned to his old ship SARATOGA. Duty followed as an instructor at Pensacola, command of a torpedo plan squadron and, in 1943, command of an air group aboard LANGLEY. He took command of an air group assigned to HORNET in 1944. During his service in World War II, he eamed two Navy crosses, a silver star and two distinguished service crosses. Following the War, he had various shore assignments including duty at The Hague in Holland as a participant in MAAG. Ed retired in November 1959 as a rear admiral; Anne and Ed moved to Sanibel Island, FL where they became very active in community affairs and built their home which was known as the Chateau d'Orleans. The area around it they named the Chateau Sur Mer. He was instmmental in founding the Sanibel Community Association and subsequently served as its president. He also promoted the charter of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and served on its board of tmstees for several years.

Among other civic activities, he became a member of the board of the Chapel by the Sea and served a term of eight years.

Rear Admiral Konrad died on 5 March 1997 and was remembered in an article in the Sanibel Islander for his contributions to the community. He was obviously a well-liked and highly respected member of the Sanibel Island community.

JOHN RAYMOND LEEDS '32 Captain John Raymond "Bud" Leeds was appointed to the Naval Academy from Jenkintown, PA. He was always a strong supporter of Philadelphia and their athletic teams. At the Academy, he managed the boxing team; Spike Webb and Bud had a great season, winning all meets for a perfect record.

He was a "3-striper" his last year. During World War II, Captain Leeds was awarded the Legion of Merit and a Letter of Commendation; then in July of 1945, he received special recognition for his heroism during an amphibious landing in SouWesPac. The text of the citation accompanying the Silver Star Medal reads: For distinguishing himself by heroism in action against the enemy during an amphibious landing in the Southwest Pacific Area. Shortly after the assault waves landed, he went to the beach to expedite the unloading of ships and to relieve congestion on the beachhead. Although under enemy fire and in personal danger from explosions because of large quantities of fuel and ammunition lying exposed on the beach, he calmly and efficiently directed the activities of the beach party in rapidly unloading and dispersing equipment so that the landing craft could retract promptlyfi^omthe beach.

By his coolness under fire and skillful leadership, he contributed materially to the success of the amphibious operation. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Navy of the United States.

The action occmred on Wake Island on 12 May 1944. After the War, Bud and Billie, with their daughter Barbara, traveled over most of Europe and the Mid-East from their home in Livomo, Italy. After

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his retirement. Bud joined the American Machine and Foundry Company as an Assistant to the Vice President and Comptroller in the New York Office.

He and Billie made their home in Stamford, CT. Their daughter Barbara manied Fred Cahill in 1965 and later became a tax consultant for HandR Block while she raised her three children. Bud was living in Coram, Long Island for the past five years; as his problems with his prostate and Parkinsons worsened, he stayed at the local Veterans Hospital, eight miles from his daughter's home. He had a very real pleasure in a great-granddaughter, Megan, who adored him and wanted to visit him on every possible occasion.

Bud lost Billie back in the Seventies; she had been an active volunteer at the Stamford Hospital, at the Red Cross, at the Women's Club and at the Hubbard Heights Garden Club.

Their son Mike graduated from USNA in 1959, martied Mary Coughlin, served as Aide and Flag Lt. to ComSubLant and then as Navigator in REMORA. Mike retired after 27 years and is now working with the IDS Financial Services in Virginia. Mike, like Barbara, has three children.

Bud was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on 14 April. His faithful family, including his darling Megan, were all present, wishing him a very fond good-bye.

CHARLES EDWARD ROBERTSON '33 ^^^^^^ J X

Woodland Hills, CA on 22 Febmary 1997.

Born in Atlanta, GA, he attended elementary schools .,^ „ V there before moving to ^ k -^0 ^^ Addison, NY where he ^^t^Klj^Mr /*'•' - ^ was graduated from ^^^Ka' ^ , high school. After one year at Cornell University, he entered the Naval Academy graduating with the Class of 1933.

After service in MARBLEHEAD, he underwent fiight training, then served in Patrol Squadron Seven. Service in CuYAMA and NEW ORLEANS was followed by a year in the Bureau of Naval Personnel. In World War II, he commanded patrol squadrons, group and the seaplane tender BARNEGAT. Postwar assignments included navigator and executive officer billets of cartiers; staffs of air training and patrol wing, chief of staff of Taiwan Patrol Force and command of a Naval air transport squadron. Shore duties included Naval War College staff and two tours in the office of DCNO (Air).

While attending the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, he undertook studies at George Washington University and received the degree of master of business administration.

His final active duty assignment was Supervising Inspector of Naval Material, Central District, with headquarters in Chicago.

After retirement, he was employed by the Rocketdyne Division of Rockwell Corporation. Subsequently, he managed partnerships and real estate, finally retiring in 1979.

Charlie was martied to Eleanor Dashiell Hatcher, the daughter of the late Major General Julian Hatcher '09. He is survived by his wife and daughter Darrin R. Dmcker

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PATRICK CHARLES MORAN '34 Patrick C. Moran died on 11 March of heart failure at St. Paul Medical Center in Dallas, TX. A Memorial Mass was held at St. Monica's Catholic Church on the 15 March, entombment was by private ceremony in Calvary Hill Mausoleum.

In 1934, when Patrick Moran was ineligible for a commission because of poor eyesight, he went to New York and tried several things before joining Bendix Aviation in 1936. In a few years, he became Assistant to the Director of Engineering of the Eclipse-Pioneer Division, a position he held until 1947 when he left to move to his wife's home town of Dallas. After months as Assistant to the President of a small firm, he joined Schultz Brewing Co. as sales manager for North Texas.

In 1953, Patrick Moran joined Chance Vought, later Ling, Temco, Vought, and soon became Manager of Engineering Services. Later he moved on to the Missiles and Space Division with his last three years as Program Control Manager of the Leading Edge of the Shuttle. He retired in 1966, staying on in Dallas.

While with Vought and later, Patrick Moran was chairman of the local chapter of the American Astronautical Society and served a year as Vice President of the Dallas Council of Scientific Societies.

He was also a founding member of the North Texas Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association and twice served as its president. Pat and his wife were active in community, church and Alumni affairs and kept up a busy schedule. To avoid the Summer heat of Dallas, they bought a cabin in northem New Mexico where they enjoyed trout fishing and the wildemess life. He and his wife had planned to move into a retirement home on the first of April.

Patrick Moran is survived by his wife Minnie Hemphill Moran at 3520 Waldorf Drive, Dallas, TX 75229; daughters Julie Moran Travis of Dallas and Mary Anne Moran of Denver, CO; son Patrick of Arlington, TX; five grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

LOUIS MITCHELL DETWEILER '35 Captain Louis Mitchell Detweiler, SC, USN (Ret.) died on 1 April at the Arleigh Burke Pavilion in McLean, VA. Funeral services were held at the Fort Myer Chapel on 15 April followed by his interment with full military honors in the Arlington National Cemetery.

Lou was bom in RoUa, MO on 12 August 1912, attended high school in Zeigler, IL and had a year in Southem Illinois Normal University before entering the Naval Academy with the Class of 1935. Upon graduation, he had a year afloat on CHICAGO in the Pacific Fleet before entering the Navy Finance and Supply School in the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Upon completion of the course in May 1937, he served in succession as Disbursing Officer on ALTAIR, WILLIAMSON and DALE, all in the Pacific Fleet. In July 1939, he had a tour of shore duty as Assistant to the Supply Officer at the Naval Supply Depot, San Diego followed by duty on San Clemente Island as Supply Officer In November 1941, he joined ST. LOUIS as Supply Officer and was aboard during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. In that ship he later participated in numerous strikes against the Japanese at Guadalcanal, Munda, Kolombangara and other Japanese strongholds, for which the ship was awarded a Naval Unit Commendation.

Upon his return to the United States in October 1943, Lou reported as Assistant to the Supply Officer at the Puget Sound Navy Yard. In December 1944, he returned to Pearl Harbor to serve as Supply Officer at the Submarine Base, followed by a tour as Supply Officer on the Staff of Commander Submarines, Pacific. Detached in June 1947, he had two years in the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, Wash-

ington, DC, followed by two years as Assistant Disbursing Officer for the Ninth Naval District. In December 1951, he reported as Executive Officer of the Naval Supply Depot, Guam and, in September 1953, rehirned to the United States for duty as Officer in Charge of the Advance Base Supply Depot at Davisville, RI. In July 1954, he became Executive Officer of the Naval Supply Activity, Brooklyn; and in November 1955, he shifted to the Naval Supply Center Norfolk, again as Executive Officer.

Lou was assigned in March 1958 to Joint Task -Force SEVEN where he was responsible for logistic support for the testing of nuclear bombs at Eniwetok Atoll. In August 1960, he became a member of the original cadre of the Defense Communications Agency and organized its program and budget responsibilities. He reported to the Naval Supply Systems Headquarters in Washington, DC in August 1964 as Deputy Commander for Administration and Organization. He retired in September 1966 but was recalled the same month to organize the Comptroller Office for the Defense Special Projects Group (DSPG) in the Department of Defense. He retired for the second time in November 1967 and became the civilian Comptroller of DSPG until January 1972, transferring then to the Office of Deputy Director Test and Evaluation, DDRandE, as a Special Assistant for Programs and Financial Matters. In January 1978, Lou retired as a civil service employee but served as a DOD consultant on budgetary matters until July 1979 and as a part-time consultant at Burdeshaw Associated Ltd., Bethesda, MD, from January 1981 until August 1983.

Lou's military decorations included the Legion of Merit, the Joint Services Commendation Medal and two awards of the Navy Commendation Medal. He also received two awards of the Defense Meritorious Civilian Service Medal. His many activities included being a member of the board of directors and treasurer of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Arlington, treasurer and chairman of the Budget Committee for the Art Bam Association, Washington, DC and Class Secretary/Treasurer of the USNA Class of 1935 from 1965 to his death.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Ida Mary Detweiler of Carl Vinson Hall in McLean, VA; three children, Nancy Detweiler of Springfield, VA, Mary Detweiler of Arlington, VA, and Louis Detweiler of Portiand, OR; a sister, Betty Keiser of Walla Walla, WA; and two brothers, CDR Austin L. Detweiler '43, USN (Ret) of Annapohs, MD, and Col Robert M. Detweiler '53, USAF (Ret) of Orem, UT; and four grandchildren.

Jesse B. Gay, Jr. '35

S u n s e t a n d evening star.

A n d one clear call for me!

A n d may there be no moaning of the bar.

W h e n I put out to sea.

For though from out our bourne of T i m e and Place T h e flood m a y b e a r m e far.

I hope to see my Pilot face to face W h e n 1 have crossed the bar.

Alfred Tennyson.

"Crossing the Bar"

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JAMES FRANCIS MCFADDEN '35 Commander James Francis McFadden, USN (Ret.), died of congestive heart failure on 20 January 1997 in Dallas, TX at the home of his daughter, where he was residing and receiving hospice care following a stroke in August in Califomia. He was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on 12 May. Jim was born in Youngstown, OH on 10 October 1912 and entered the Naval Academy on 11 June 1931. Upon graduation, he served for three years in NEW YORK on the West Coast and then reported to CHILDS where he served for five years, ending up as Executive Officer and saw considerable action in the Asiatic Fleet in the early stages of the War in the Southwest Pacific after his ship had been converted to a seaplane tender. In March of '43, he finally got ashore to become an instmctor in Amphibious Warfare with Commander Amphibious Forces Pacific; and then in April '44, he became Commander of an LCI and LST Group in the Pacific Amphibious Force.

During his War service, he was awarded two Bronze Stars, a Commendation Ribbon and a Navy Unit Citation; and he participated in campaigns in the Java Sea area, Marianas, Pelelieu and Okinawa.

Following World War II, Jim served in administrative and operational assignments at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard followed by duty as Executive Officer of PIEDMONT, as an instmctor at the Coronado Amphibious Base and in '53 as Commanding Officer of COLONIAL. He then joined the staff of Commander Fourteenth Naval District in Hawaii, followed by duty in '56 with the MSTS Control of Shipping Office in San Francisco where he served until retiring on 1 Febmary '60. After he retired, he worked for the State of Califomia as an employment counselor until he retired at the age of 65, during which time he moved to Menlo Park, CA. Jim was preceded in death by two wives, Margaret Bretch McFadden and Audrey Young McFadden; and is survived by a son, James McFadden, of Fair Oaks, CA and his wife Catherine; a daughter, Sharon A. Walden, of Dallas, TX and her husband Paul; and two grandchildren and a step-grandson Landric Walden, a member of the USNA Class of '99.

Jesse B. Gay, Jr '35 BEN WILLIAM SARVER, JR. '35 Rear Admiral Ben W. Sarver, Jr., USN (Ret.), died on 13 March 1997 in a Norfolk hospital. A grave side burial service was conducted on 15 March at the Norfolk Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Ben was bom in Crookston, MN on 18 August 1912. He attended the University of North Dakota for a year prior to entering the Naval Academy with the Class of 1935. Following graduation, he spent a year on TENNESSEE ( B B - 4 3 ) , joining HATFIELD ( D D -

231) in May 1936 and participating in the evacuation of American civilians from Spain at the outbreak of the revolution there. In June 1938 he transferred to BOISE ( C L - 4 7 ) and continued duty afioat until July 1941, when he returned to the Postgraduate School in Annapolis for a course in ordnance engineering.

Completing the course in 1942, he next served, from December 1942 to May 1943, in the Bureau of Ordnance in Washington. He then joined the commissioning crew of CABOT ( C V L - 2 8 ) as Gunnery Officer and saw action in operations in the Marshall Islands and at Tmk, Palau and Hollandia, his ship receiving the Presidential Unit Citation. Detached from CABOT in April 1944, he served as Gunnery Officer on ST. Louis (CA-49) until August 1945, receiving two Bronze Star awards for his extraordinary performance of duty during enemy air attacks against his ship. While he was serving in the ship, ST. LOUIS was awarded a Navy Unit Commendation.

During the period August 1945 to January 1947 he served on the staff of Commander Yangtze Patrol

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and Commander South China Patrol followed by duty as Commanding Officer of MCCAFFERY ( D D 869). In November 1948 he was assigned to the Naval Proving Ground, Dahlgren, and from January to July 1952 he attended Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk.

Following an assignment with the Operational Development Force, he reported in July 1954 as Commander Destroyer Division TWO HUNDRED TWENTY TWO and from August 1955 to December 1956 was Chief of Staff and Aid to Commander Destroyer flotilla FOUR. After a year on the faculty of the Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, he reported for duty in the Bureau of Ordnance, Washington, in Febmary 1958. In September 1959 he assumed command of NORTON SOUND ( A V M - 1 ) and in

June 1960 was detached for duty in connection with the conversion of OKLAHOMA CITY ( C L G - 5 ) to a

guided missile light cmiser and assumed command upon her recommissioning in September 1960.

From July 1961 to June 1963 he served as Missile Development Officer in the Bureau of Naval Weapons, after which he commanded Cmiser Destroyer Flotilla FOUR in Norfolk. He also served as commander of the task group responsible for the recovery of the first five GEMINI flights. He was promoted to the rank of rear admiral on 1 April 1964. In September 1965 he became Director of the Surface Missile Systems Project, Office of Naval Material and in July 1966 reported for duty as Vice-Commander of the Naval Ordnance Systems Command, receiving a Legion of Merit award for his exceptionally meritorious service in this position. In September 1967 he reported as Commander Service Force, Atlantic Fleet and retired in this assignment in May 1969, receiving a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Legion of Merit, again for his outstanding performance.

After his retirement, Ben remained in the Norfolk area and worked for the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority until he reached mandatory retirement age for city employment. Soon thereafter he found employment with a Virginia Beach marine engineering firm and finally retired full time in 1984.

He was a member of the Board of Directors of Goodwill Industries and of the Norfolk Host Lions Club.

Survivors include his wife. Norma Etheridge Sarver; five daughtersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sue Sarver Lanigan of East Aurora, NY; Margaret Thom Rawls of Chicago; Sally Sarver Smith of Goldsboro, NC; Susan Thorn Marr of Hampton, VA; and Barbara Sarver Mortis of Midland, TX; a son, James William Sarver of Virginia Beach, VA; 12 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

LAWRENCE GEORGE BERNARD '37 Rear Admiral Lawrence G. Bernard, USN (Ret.), died on 29 March at his home in Santa Rosa, CA. At his request, services were private.

Bom and raised in South Dakota, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from that state. Upon graduation in 1937, he served two years in CALIFORNIA

(BB-44), after which he attended submarine school in New London. From there he was ordered to the Asiatic Station for duty in S-39 where he served in that submarine until the outbreak of World War II and for four war patrols thereafter. He next served in the Pacific in PUFFER (SS-268), then as CO of R-2 in the Atlantic. At War's end, he observed the surtender ceremony in Japan from the deck of ARCHERHSH (SS-311) where he was aboard as PCO.

After the War, he continued his sea duty in submarines for three years service as CO of STICKLEBACK (SS-415) and BRILL (SS-330). Next came three years of shore duty followed by three additional years of submarine duty on the staff of COMSUBLANT and as Submarine Division Commander In 1954 he reported for duty with the Weapons Systems Evaluation Group in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, leaving there in 1957 to command HOWARD GILMORE (AS-16). This was followed by duty as Navy Advisor to the Commandant of the Air War College in Montgomery, AL. In 1961 he assumed command of Submarine Squadron SEVEN in Pearl Harbor. He next served as Chief-of-Staff, COMSUBLANT, and then was ordered as Commander Submarine Flotilla ONE in San Diego. This was followed by duty in the Office of CNO during which period he was promoted to Rear Admiral.

In 1967 he retumed to sea duty as Commander Submarine Flotilla SIX with headquarters in Charleston and squadrons in Norfolk, Charleston, Key West, and Rota (Spain). His final assignment was a second tour in other Office of CNO. He retired in 1971.

Decorations include the Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal with Combat V, and two awards of the Legion of Merit.

Following retirement, he and his wife Caroline traveled for the better part of a year, most of it as motor travel throughout the US. In 1972 they eventually settled in Sonoma County, CA, a few miles outside the city limits of Santa Rosa. He was a member of the local chapters of the Navy League and the Retired Officers Association. He retained his interest in the Naval Academy and in his Class affairs.

He also served for many years on his local Congressman's committee for the interview and selection of nominees for appointment to the various Service Academies.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Caroline, of 1316 Wikiup Drive, Santa Rosa; his sons Lawrence G. Bernard, Jr. '64 of Los Gatos, CA; Captain Alan C. (Chris) Bernard USN (Ret.) '65 of Evergreen, CO; and Jon M. Bernard of Foster City, CA and one grandson.

ELSWORTH HARPER VAN PATTEN, JR. '37 Lieutenant E. H. Van Patten, SC, USN (Ret.), died on 28 February 1997, at his home in Phoenix, AZ, after a long illness.

He was born on 23 July 1915 in Portsmouth, VA, where his father was an officer in the Supply Corps, US Navy. During his teen years, his father was the Lt. Governor, and for a while was Acting Govemor, of the US Virgin Islands.

He was known to close friends as "Tommy," a nick-name bestowed by his father because of the son's admiration of the old silent-movie cowboy, Tom Mix. Van Patten later attended Long Beach High School, and was appointed to the Naval Academy from California, entering with the Class of 1937.

Upon graduation, he first served in LEXINGTON, and was on duty there during the search for Amelia Earhart in the Westem Pacific.

Due to eyesight problems, he transfened from the Line to the Supply Corps, and was ordered to the Supply Corps School in Philadelphia. During that time he met his future wife, Irene Cicero, who was

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tiien a Navy Nurse on duty at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital. They were subsequently married on 21 August 1940.

As a Supply Corps officer. Van Patten then had duty through World War II in WARRINGTON, WHTTNEY, NORFOLK and Bethesda Naval Hospital. After a long siege of intractable arthritis, he was retired from active duty on 1 July 1945.

He then spent 2 years as a stock-broker in Los Angeles, 5 years as owner of an implement company in Santa Maria, CA, and then moved to Phoenix, AZ, in 1952, where he then resided for the remainder of his life.

"Tommy" and Irene were blessed with 3 sons: Randy, Barry and E.H. Van Patten lU. From tiiese came 7 grandchildren, and he was looking forward to his first great grand-child, this baby being bora only on the day of his funeral.

Van Patten put in a career of useful activity after ending his Naval Service. After moving to Phoenix, he got an master's degree in business administration from Arizona State University, and qualified as a Certified Public Accountant. He also taught accounting and business subjects at that University, and later owned a travel agency in Scottsdale, AZ. He and Irene traveled extensively, including multiple CIub-Med and Windjammer cmises, rafting the Grand Canyon, backpacking the Southwest, and touring Kenya, South Africa, the Far East, the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, and Russian.

He was an avid goffer, despite the restrictions of arthritis on his "swing," and played golf through his lifetime.

His funeral service was attended by a full Naval escort, and he was interted in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery of Phoenix.

He is survived by Irene, his three sons, the seven grand-children, and now the great grand-child. Irene continues to reside in their home at 4924 East Flower St., Phoenix AZ 85018; Tel: 602-952-8060.

Wayne M. Brown '37 with Irene Van Patten HENRY JOSEPH BRANTINGHAM '39 Commander Henry J. Brantingham, USN (Ret.), died of a heart attack on 24 March 1997 at his home in LaJoUa, CA. A Memorial Service was held for his remains on 31 March at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery after which he was buried there.

Born 29 October 1916 in Kansas, he was appointed from the state of Oklahoma to the Naval Academy and graduated with the Class of 1939. On graduation, he reported aboard a destroyer and then in 1941 was transfened to a motor torpedo boat. He was in Manila Bay at the start of the War; and in 1942, he carried General MacArthur in his boat to Mindinao after the Fall of Conegidor. He was in Cebu when that island was invaded by the Japanese. He lost his boat and was forced to escape overland, then he made his way to Mindanao in a sailboat. From there, he flew to Newport, RI, where he taught MTB tactics. He then resumed duties as a squadron commander of MTBs in the Solomons, where he rescued John F. Kennedy from an island after Kennedy had his torpedo boat cut in half by a Japanese destroyer. He served in the Solomon Islands area for 19 months before returning to Sound School, Newport, RI. Shortly, he was ordered to BENSON that operated in Meditenanean campaigns. In 1945, he was transfened to the destroyer SATTERLEE and took part in the Saipan, Iwo Jima and Okinawa campaigns. He 130

was awarded two Silver Stars and a Legion of Merit for Worid War II. At the end of the War as CO, he decommissioned SATTERLEE in Charleston, SC and then put SIGOURNEY

in reserve, at which time he was ordered to the Electrical Engineering Department of the Naval Academy where he was an instmctor. From this job, he was ordered to EDISTO and traveled within 450 miles of the North Pole. In July 1954, he took command of a destroyer and then was on the staff of COMCRUDESPAC. He was then assigned to command of BURTON SOUND off Antarctica. During this assignment, he evacuated 11 stranded Japanese scientists from their base and escorted their rescue ship SOYA through heavy ice to the open sea. He completed his duty on BURTON SOUND by circunmavigating the earthâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a first. He was then attached to the Reserve Fleet Group, San Diego and then in 1963 was transferted to COMSIX staff as District Planning Officer. Because of his child's illness, he requested early retirement and left the Navy on 1 June 1964.

On retirement, he settled in Coronado and worked at the University of California's Chemistry Department with the primary duty of buying chemicals for student laboratories. After 16 years of this duty, he retired again in 1981 and helped his wife Elaine edit a bulletin for the San Diego Chapter of ProAmerica, a woman's political organization founded by Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt. In 1995, he had his autobiography Fire and Ice published. The book's title reflected the heat of his World War II battles and the ice from his command of ice breakers in the '50s.

He is survived by his widow Elaine Andrews Brantingham of 2823 Inverness Drive, LaJolIa, CA 92037 and a daughter Nancy Gale Washington.

BUD KEARNS BEAVER '40 Captain Bud K. Beaver, USN (Ret.), at the age of 79, died on 27 March after a brief illness. A native of Beavertown, PA, he lived in Coronado for over 35 years. He entered the Naval Academy in 1936 and graduated with the Class of 1940. Bud's first duty assignment was TENNESSEE based

in Pearl Harbor. He was detached before the Japanese attacks on 7 December to commission the newly-constracted WASHINGTON.

For the next two years Bud served in WASHINGTON as Assistant Air Defense Officer responsible for the training and operation of 20 mm, 40 mm and five inch gun batteries. His battle station was in Sky Control some 13 stories above deck level. There was no elevator and he kept very trim with the numerous battle station and condition watches which made up the daily routine. When World War II empted, WASHINGTON was a key participant in the climactic Naval actions to take and retain control of Guadalcanal.

The "Slot" and "Iron-bottom Sound" were terms which held special meaning for sailors like Bud.

Now the labot^er's task is o'er; Now the batde day is past: Now upon the farther shore Lands the voyager at last.

John EUerton

In 1943 his pending request for flight training was approved. He completed the course for multiengine pilots reporting to VP-208 and later becoming a patrol plane commander. In 1945 Bud was selected to aftend Postgraduate School at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He graduated in 1947 with an MS degree and was designated as an Aeronautical Engineering Duty Officer. Thereafter almost haff of his remaining Naval Service was in the Washington area in positions concemed with aircraft powerplant development. His job titles span the transition from conventional to jet aircraft engines. He served as Aircraft Research Engineer, Powerplants Research Officer and Powerplant Installation Design and Development Officer in his Washington assignments.

His final Navy duty was in San Diego as Bureau of Weapons Fleet Readiness Representative, US Pacific Fleet, stationed at Naval Air Station, North Island.

The prospect of further Washington duty was a factor in his decision to retire from the Navy in 1964.

After leaving the Navy, Bud accepted a position with Intemational Harvester (later Solar) in San Diego. He specialized in gas turbine design and engineering and worked for Solar for thirteen years becoming Director of Engineering, Gas Turbine Division. His impressive office had a view of the harbor and also overlooked Lubachs, at that time San Diego's finest restaurant. One of the "perks" he particularly enjoyed was luncheon in the Solar Executive Dining Room at Lubachs.

After leaving Solar, Bud embarked on a third career setting up a travel agency in Coronado. Managing the agency was an interesting and rewarding experience until the airlines became deregulated, at which time the operation "became a perpetual headache." He sold the agency in 1981 and commenced adjusting to retired Iffe on Coronado.

Bud had a very creative and inventive mind. He patented several inventions one being a portable sparkplug cleaner which paid him royalties for the life of the patent.

He is survived by his wffe Mary, two sons Bradley and Geoffiey and four grandchildren Elizabeth, Chadwick, Jennffer and Julie, all of San Diego.

WILLIAM WHITELEY BUSH, JR '40 Captain William Whiteley Bush, Jr., USN (Ret.), died 15 March 1997 in Green Valley, AZ. Bom 25 May 1918 in Washington DC, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from Delaware, and graduated witii the Class of 1940.

Bill reported to PENSACOLA in Pearl Harbor and enjoyed the mid and South Pacific until 7 December 1941. On that day PENSACOLA was just across the equator and the date line on the way to the Philippines. After a detour to leave her convoy in Brisbane, PENSACOLA retumed to Pearl and a variety of assignments with various groups. Bougainville, Coral Sea, Midway and Guadalcanal were all on the itinerary.

With orders to flight school. Bill left the ship off Guadalcanal. After primary flight training in New Orleans, Bill manied Charlotte Jones of California, in New Orleans on 16 January 1943. Upon completion of flight school. Bill reported to VB-68 and the squadron joined WASP at Ulithi in March 1944. Before the War ended. Bill went in the water twice, being fished out by a destroyer on one occasion, and by the submarine WHALE the next time.

After the War, Bill was briefly navigator in LONG ISLAND (CVE-1), and then assistant air officer in SHANGRILA. Then came three years in PG School, Annapolis, and a tour in the ComFAirGuam staff at Agana. Meanwhile, three new Bushes joined up: Mele, Bill III and Charles. Next was VS-24 out of Quonset Point, and then Washington with the Air Navigation Development Board. It was time for a fun tour and the Bushes headed to Athens, Greece.

Back to the States, it was as XO at NAS Norfolk,

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and then the CIC School at Glynco, GA. The next tour was with J-6 of the Joint Staff, but once again as a reward for enduring DC, Bill was ordered as Naval Attach^ to New Delhi, India, and Katmandu, Nepal. The final Naval tour was as Chief of Staff to CNATEGHTRA in Memphis. Retirement came on 1 July 1970.

After loafing around the midsouth for some months. Bill and Chariotte relocated to Incline Village, NV. They remained there and in Reno for 15 years until Febmary 1986. This "longest time ever in one place" was spent skiing, hiking, golfing and at more mundane things like real estate sales (Bill) and mnning an art gallery (Chariotte). Bill also put in 12 years with the State of Nevada Employment Security Department as a Hearings Officer. In 1986 Charlotte and Bill moved in Sudden Valley in Bellingham, WA, where boats and golf were the main interests. In 1992 they moved to Green Valley, AZ, where Bill was a member of the Arizona Aero Club, and was for a time on its board of directors.

He leaves his wife, Charlotte, of 54 years of marriage, three childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mele, William W. Ill, Charles, and six grandchildren.

Remembrances may be made to Hospice Family Care, 210 W Continental Road, Suite 134, Green Valley, AZ 85614, or Friends in Deed, 450 W, Continental Road, Green Valley, AZ 85614.

GUY EDWARD HEARN '40 Captain Guy Edward Heam, USN (Ret.), died of bone cancer 19 March 1997 in Long Beach, CA. Bom 10 December 1916 in Califomia, he entered the Academy in 1936, graduating with the Class of 1940.

Upon graduation, Ed reported to NEVADA at Pearl.

Within six months a transfer to MUGFORD started a career in destroyers. In April 1942, while returning from escorting the first convoy to Australia, Ed was transferred to Charleston, SC, for the precommissioning detail of BEATTY. BEATTY participated in the African invasion and the Sicilian landing, followed by several other convoy crossings until her loss in the Meditenanean in November 1943.

Ed eamed the Bronze Star for his actions when BEATTY was hit by a torpedo. Tours in MANFIELD

(Gunnery Officer), LAWA (Executive Officer) and ROE (Commanding Officer) saw the end of the War. Subsequent duties included ComServPac (Personnel); command of QUICK (DMS-32); Instructor, NROTC University of Utah; Flag Secretary and Operations officer. Staff ComCmDivOne in ST PAUL, during the Korean War. Next came Newport as Aide to President, Naval War College (two years) and student (one year). Back to sea for two years in command of MCKEAN, followed by a tour on staff of ConCmDesPac (Personnel Officer). A short tour of command of DesDiv 52 was followed by a three-year tour in Oxford, OH, in command of NROTC Miami University.

For his last tour at sea, Ed commanded ISLE ROYALE (AD-29) for one year. He retired 31 August 1964 and with Maggie decided to remain in Long Beach, CA. After a long and fulfilling Naval Career, Ed found a new calling, a second career as a math teacher. His tour at NROTC Miami, where his inspired teaching raised the marks of his students at least one grade level, gave Ed the vision of a teaching career. While at Miami, Ed eamed a master's degree in education.

Back in Long Beach, Ed did not want a permanent placement, preferting to move about as a substitute math teacher in the Long Beach Unified School District. He spent much of his teaching years at Lakewood, Millikan and Wilson high schools. He kept it up until he lost a seven-month battle with bone cancer.

He is survived by his daughter, Cameron Heam Zambenini; son, Guy Christopher Heam; grandson.

Christopher Timothy Heam; and two grandchildren from Cameron's previous marriage, Andrew Cooper Eslinger and Guy Eslinger. Donations may be sent in Ed's name to the City of Hope Beckman Research Institute, 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010, attention Central Processing.

FRANCIS TOFALO '42 Francis Tofalo, at the age of 77, a retired Navy captain who rose from enlisted seaman to direct the Navy's TALOS guided missile program, died at Arlington Hospital in Arlington, VA on 30 March of complications from Parkinson's disease. He had moved in 1990 from West Winfield to Vinson Hall, the Navy retirement community in McLean, VA. A Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, 1 April 1997 at St. John's Catholic Church, McLean, VA followed by burial with full Military Honors in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Captain Tofalo, a native of West Winfield, enlisted in the Navy in 1936 and entered into the Naval Academy from thefleet.He graduated second in his Class at Annapolis in December 1941 with the Class of 1942. He also received a master's degree in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1949 and graduated from the Naval War College in 1954.

Captain Tofalo served in the Pacific Theater during World War II and the Korean War, eaming the Bronze Star Medal and 16 battle stars. His commands included STOCKHAM and YAHCV, which under his leadership evacuated civilians from the Dominican Republic during a revolution there.

He joined the TALOS missile program as Project Officer in 1959, then directed it from 1962 through 1965. Later, in Rome, Italy, he headed the Navy section of the Military Assistance Advisory Group. After retiring from the Navy in 1971 he was a tmst officer at Oneida National Bank in Utica until 1984.

Captain Tofalo was a past president of the Greater Rome-Utica Chapter of the Retired Officers Association, treasurer and a Troop Committee member of Boy Scout Troop 93 of the Land of the Oneidas Council, finance chairman of the annual bazaar and Hope Appeal at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Whitesboro, and a 3rd and 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Margaret, of McLean; two daughters. Dr. Rosemary T. Bowes, of Keedysville, MD, and Anne Tofalo Bourg of Surrey, England; two sons, Michael R. Tofalo of Los Angeles and LCDR Joseph E. Tofalo, USN, of Chesapeake, VA; a brother and sister, Dominick Tofalo and Nancy Kurkowski, of Utica; and four grandchildren.

The family requests that any tributes be in the form of contributions to the National Parkinson Foundation, Miami, FL or the Vinson Hall Residence Association, McLean, VA.

But the bravest a r e surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory a n d dsinger alike, eind yet notwithstanding go out to meet it.

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JOSEPH RICHARD MORRISON '49 Major Joseph R. Monison, USAF (Ret.), died during triple bypass heart surgery in Shreveport, LA on 20 March 1997. A Memorial Service was held at the First Presbyterian Church Shreveport on 24 March 1997 and his ashes were interred in the Morrison family plot in Ellsworth, KS on 5 April 1997.

Joe was bom in Ellsworth, KS on 20 April 1926 and spent his early years there. He enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and attended the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Bainbridge, MD before entering the Naval Academy asamember of the Class ofl 949.

While at the Naval Academy he participated three years on the varsity swimming team as a diver winning several awards as well as Navy "N's." He was a member of the Naval Academy Choir and Glee Club, played cornet in his spare time, and participated in a variety of intramural sports.

Upon graduation Joe was one of 55 of the first Naval Academy graduates to be commissioned directly into the Air Force. He completed pilot training in Texas and received his Wings at Randolph Field, TX. He was assigned to the Strategic Air Command serving several tours of duty before being assigned to duty at the Research and Development Command at Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio. During training at the University of Washington, Seattle Joe was injured in a diving accident which cut short his operational flying career Joe retired from the USAF 1 August 1969 and joined what was then Texas Eastem, a gas pipeline company serving the Southwest and Gulf Coast states. While there he was able to demonstrate his leadership skills while serving in various management positions in the company's Houston and Shreveport offices. Joe opted for early retirement when Texas Eastern merged with another energy company.

On 3 June 1949 Joe had manied his hometown sweetheart, Nancy, who had attended Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, MD while Joe was at USNA. With their joint love of music they have made major contributions during "retired" retirement to the musical arts of their church and to their adopted community of Shreveport.

Besides his wife Nancy, Joe is survived by: sons, David and Tom Mortison of Denver, CO; daughter the Rev. Patricia M. B. Kitchen of Bryn Man, PA; grandchildren Crawford, Ben, Elisabeth, and Megan; mother Mrs. Eva Monison of Ellsworth, KS; and sister Mary Sebesta of Haworth, NJ. JAMES STEWART JORDAN '53 James Stewart Jordan, at the age of 65, an independent financial investor who was a retired Navy lieutenant commander and former Transportation Department official, died of pneumonia on 24 January at his home in Potomac. He had cancer.

Jordan served on active Navy duty from 1953 to 1964, holding sea assignments as a communications officer and ship commander.

He also was assigned to the Naval Security Group in Washington and was involved in nuclear weaponry tests during that period.

From 1964 to 1967, he worked for the special warfare laboratory of Airtronics Inc., in Chantilly, becoming deputy lab director. From 1967 to 1970, he worked for the Transportation Department, where he was an assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology.

From 1973 to 1979, he was Washington marketing director of Ocean Coatings, a company that produces fire-retardant coatings. Since 1970, he had worked on independent financial investments.

Jordan, who was bora in Springfield, OH, was a 1949 graduate of the Sevem School in Annapolis and a 1953 honor graduate of the Naval Academy. He

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received a master's degree in physics from the Naval Post-graduate School in Monterey, CA. His maniage to Kathryn Pemberton Jordan ended in divorce.

Survivors include his wife, Judith Wade Jordan of Potomac; three children from his first maniage, Sara Jordan Runco of Walnut Creek, CA, Paula J. Swinyard of San Antonio and Brian C. Jordan of Areata, CA; and three grandchildren. He also is survived by two stepchildren, Jessica S. Wade and Richard P. Wade, both of Potomac. They are the children of Judith Jordan's brother. He and his wife were killed in a 1993 auto accident.

JAMES JAY HILL '54 James Jay Hill passed away on 17 Febmary 1997 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH after a three year battle with cancer.

"JJ" was born on 22 September 1929 in East St. Louis, IL. JJ attended schools in East St. Louis, Culver Stockton College in Canton, MO, and The Sullivan School (USNA/USMA Preparatory) in Washington, DC. He was appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Illinois. JJ was in the 21st Company and lived in the Sixth Wing while at the Academy. His older brother Max L. Jr. graduated with the Class of 1951. Upon graduation, JJ was commissioned as second lieutenant in the USAF. His first assignment was at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, where he was in Plans and Operations, Headquarters, Ninth Air Force. During this assignment, he manied Barbara D. "Babs" Davis, a girl he had known since childhood, in East St. Louis on 22 June 1955. Babs was the best thing that ever happened to him. His next duty assignment was Fuerstenfeldbmck Air Base, Germany. After this tour, he resigned his commission in December 1957.

JJ's civilian career began with Emerson Electric in motor sales in St. Louis, MO, which also took him and his family to Chicago. In 1958 he went with the Bank Building Corporation of Saint Louis, where he was a consultant in design, construction, equipment, and security. He was transfened to Chicago, and ultimately, to Columbus, OH. In 1972 JJ entered the real estate business working for LandCo where he was involved in sales. In 1976 he established his own real estate company; J.J. Hill Realtors. He eventually built over 150 Heritage homes in the Columbus area. Two heart attacks in 1979-80 three months apart slowed him down a bit, but he recovered successfully from their effects. In 1986 he gave up his real estate company and became involved in the mortgage lending business. JJ retired in 1994 after the onset of his cancer. Babs and JJ's maniage of 41 years produced three wonderful sons, of which he was extremely proud, and always happy to extol their virtues and accomplishments: James J. Jr., Major USMC; John, Area Executive for Volkswagen of America in Chicago; and Jack, Captain US Army Medical Service. There are five master's degrees among the sons, all of which are married with children.

James Jay Hill was preceded in death by his parents Max L. And Leora A. Hill. Besides being survived by his wife, Barbara, and three sons, he also leaves behind seven grandchildren, his brother Max of Charleston, SC, and his sister, Maxine of Simi Valley, CA. Funeral services were held at the Worthington Presbyterian Church, Worthington, OH, with interment following at the local Walnut Grove Cemetery on 21 Febmary 1997. Classmates and fel132

low Alumni from the Columbus and Central Ohio Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association were well represented at the services.

JJ expressed himself in his usual, upbeat, optimistic, and cheerful manner, while dictating his biography to a Classmate about a year ago: It's been a Wonderful Life!

Contributions in his memory may be made to Worthington Presbyterian Church, Worthington, OH 43085, or The National Down's Syndrome Society, 666 Broadway, 8th Floor, NY, NY 10012.

Ed Tipshus '54 DENNIS KENDRICK WILSON '58 Commander Dennis Kendrick Wilson, USN (Ret.), died unexpectedly on 1 April 1997 in Arlington, VA, as a result of a massive heart attack. Grave side funeral services were held in Arlington National Cemetery on 8 April.

Commander Wilson was bom 21 November 1935 and was raised in New York state. Upon graduation from high school in Buffalo, he attended Northwestem University for one year prior to joining the Class of 1958 at the Naval Academy. Upon commissioning as an ensign, he began a career as a line officer, serving in destroyers and diesel submarines. He started as a Fire Control Officer on MITSCHER, then after sub school, served on BLUEGILL and PLAICE. He then was a tactics instmctor at the Basic Officer's course in New London, then served on CLAMAGORE. Another instmctor tour found him at the Canadian Forces Maritime Warfare School in Halifax, teaching the Soviet threat and submarines.

Upon completion of the tour in Canada, he became the Engineer Officer aboard LUCE, then went to the Atlantic Fleet staff as Maintenance Management System Officer. His last tours were as Executive Officer of PUGET SOUND and as the last Commanding Officer of RUSH, which was tumed over to Korea in July of 1978.

Upon retirement, Denny and family settied in New England, where he worked for the Polaroid Corporation, then a company called Computervision, and finally for a company named Prospective Computer Analysts. During this period, he received his master's degree in history from Harvard and was the author of a history book dealing with the Confederate raid on Saint Albans, VT. In 1989, the family moved to Washington, DC, where he was employed by the Burns and Roe Services Corporation under contract to the Department of Agriculture until the time of his death. He was an active member of the Class of 1958, serving simultaneously as a member of the Class Executive Committee and as a Company Representative.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; two sons, Dennis and Andrew; one daughter, Sarah WilsonWeingast; three grandchildren; and two brothers, Robert and Donald. Memorial contributions may be made to the Park School of Buffalo, 4625 Harlem Rd., Buffalo, NY 14226.

ANDREW BRIAN TAMAYO '77 Commander Andrew B. Tamayo was bom on 25 Febmary 1954 and died on 16 December 1996. A native of Hawaii, Commander Tamayo graduated from Radford High School with the Class of 1972 and graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1977. Commander Tamayo's initial sea tour was in COCHRANE (DDG-21) as First Lieutenant and Navigator from January 1978 to April 1981.

Following graduation from Surface Warfare Officers School Department Head Course, he served consecutive tours as Weapons Officer in STEIN (FF1065) from August 1984 to June 1986, and as Combat Systems Officer in WORDEN (CG-18) from August 1986 to June 1988. He served as Executive Officer in REEVES (CG24) from December 1990 to May 1992. His initial shore tour assignment was as Flag Lieutenant to Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Commander Naval Base Hawaii from May 1981 to November 1983. His other shore assignments include serving as Anti-Air Warfare Officer on the Staff of Commander Naval Surface Force Pacific from 1988 to 1990 and as Surface Missile Systems Officer in the Combat System Directorate (N86) in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations from 1992 to 1994. Thereafter, in June 1994, Commander Tamayo attended the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA, where he graduated in June 1995. Commander Andrew Tamayo took command of FffE (DD-991) on 7 Febmary 1996. He is survived by wife Irene, sons Gabriel and Joseph, daughter Emily and brother of Gabriel Daniel Arcangel, Rudolph L. S. Tamayo, Sr. and Crispina M. Tamayo parents Rudolph L. Tamayo, brother Estrella Bmni, sister Carmella Tamayo Durbin, sister (husband. Bill Durbin '77) Laura Tamayo Bonwit, sister (husband.

Bill Bonwit '78) Joni Tamayo-Wilson, sister. My parents would also like to share an excerpt from his last letter. This letter truly shows his love of the Navy.

Fn^ has eamed quite a reputation for being an aggressive warfighter as well as having a climate where fun and pride underscores everything we do.. .whether inport or underway. Off PI, I stopped the ship and announced to the crewâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;SWIM CALL! We all had a great time, broke out the BBQ grills on the flight deck and did back flips and swan dives off the fantail. They had an opportunity to see their CO surfing circles around the ship, behind the rescue boat. Everyone was cheering when I stood up on the board. Dad, if it gets any better, I'm going to start paying the Navy to come to work!

God had blessed me with a fine crew and a wonderful family.. .1 keep everything m perspective and remember my role as a servant/leader...

Memorial Services were held simultaneously at Yokosuka, Japan and San Diego, CA on 20 December 1996. On 9 January 1997, Taps was played from a lone bugle and 15 gun salute was fired as our Andrew was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors; My parents, Rudy and Cris, no longer live in Hawaii and would be touched by letters of the many who stayed with us during their stay in Hawaii. They are cunentiy at: 1410 Regal Glenn Ct., Monument, CO 80132.

1 do not know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know, the only ones among you who will really be happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.

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The Naval Academy Lamp Sirrica, LTD. is proud to announce the availability of the Official U.S. Naval Academy Lamp.

The distinctive Academy Coat-of-Arms is vividly re-created in gold on the black parchment shade.

This classic desk lamp is hand-polished and h^iri^fr assembled of the finest solid brass and features-^ ' ^ solid black marble base and centerpiece. Indeed, the lamp makes an impressive statement of .J^ -• \ quality about the owner.

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You can also have your lamp personalized with • an engraved brass plate affixed to the marble "^ ' base. The Naval Academy Lamp is a tremendous value as you are able to purchase direct from :; Sirrica, Ltd. Of course, you must be completely satisfied with the quality of your lamp or you may return it within fifteen days for exchange or refund.

Whether selected for your personal use or as an expressive, thoughtful gift, the Navai Academy Lamp is certain to command attention.

For faster service, credit card orders may be placed by dialing toll free

1-800-346-2884.

All callers should request to speak with Operator 772USN. NOTE: For Christmas delivery, ail orders must be telephoned or postmarked by December 10.

Symbolizing a tradition of excellence for the home or office.

Solid Marble; Ht. 22"; Wt. 8 Lbs.; Solid Brass

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U. S. Naval Academy Lamp(s) @ $159.00 each.

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MAIL ORDERS TO: U. S. NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CREDIT CARD PURCHASERS MAY CALL TOLL FREE 1.800-3«-2884 % P.O. Box 3345 Wilson, NC 27895 Please allow 4-6 weeks for shipment.

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