The Commander Michael B. Clark, USNR (USNA 1969) Memorial Honor Scholar The Commander Michael B. Clark, USNR (USNA 1969) Memorial Honor Scholar, recipient of a scholarship created by Commander Clark’s wife, Lisa, his football teammates and classmates, is Dominik V. Pena. A graduate of John Marshall High School in San Antonio,TX, Dominik graduated in the top five percent of his class and was a member of the National Honor Society. After living in Puerto Rico for more than six years, Dominik led the varsity baseball team as a pitcher from his freshman year. Dominik has played the violin for eight years, made the All-Region Orchestra three years in a row and performed a Class One solo in the Texas State Solo Ensemble Contest. Outside of school, he volunteered for the Challenger Baseball Program by helping disabled children play baseball. He held a part-time job as a baker and had the opportunity to intern at a U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic. Dominik attended the New Mexico Military Institute in Rowell, NM.
The Class of 1935 Memorial Scholar Athlete The Class of 1935 Memorial Scholar Athlete, recipient of a scholarship created by Captain D.O.Van Ness, USNR (Ret.), a Foundation Trustee, in memory of his classmates lost in combat, is Kody A. Rulofson, a graduate of WestValley High School in Cottonwood, CA. Kody participated in soccer, lettering four times and was a two-time captain. During his senior year, he was elected as Associated Student Body President and was a member of the National Honor Society. He was also actively involved in the Future Farmers of America chapter, was the chapter treasurer and was a state finalist in the Parliamentary Procedure contest. Under Foundation sponsorship, Kody attended Greystone Preparatory School at Schreiner University in Kerrville,TX.
The Class of 1947 Honor Scholar The Class of 1947 Honor Scholar, recipient of a scholarship created by Robert H. McKinney of the Class of 1947, is Elizabeth Schwien, a graduate of Flint High School in Oakton,VA. Lizzy was a four varsity sport athlete, receiving letters in lacrosse, basketball, soccer and cross-country. She was captain of the lacrosse team both junior and senior year and JV captain of basketball her sophomore year. She received All Met, First Team All-State and All-Conference recognition for lacrosse. Lizzy was also first cello in the orchestra for three years, won the Orchestra Director’s Award and represented her school as an ambassador. Outside of school, she coached a youth lacrosse team,
volunteered in her church Sunday School program and worked with orphans on a summer mission trip in Mexico earning the Bronze Presidential Award for her volunteer work. She attended the Peddie School in Hightstown, NJ, where she was a member of the cross-country and lacrosse teams.
The Virginia Jones McKie Memorial Honor Scholar The Virginia Jones McKie Memorial Honor Scholar, recipient of a scholarship established by McKie’s husband, Jay, and her loving family, is Carley L. Seekamp, a graduate of East Hampton High School in East Hampton, NY. Carley earned honor roll recognition and received 13 varsity letters. She was also class president and captain of her volleyball, basketball and lacrosse teams. She was a three-time All-County lacrosse player and two time AllCounty volleyball player. Her senior year her volleyball team won the league championship. Outside of school, Carley completed more than 100 hours of community service. Carley attended Blair Academy in New Jersey where she participated in volleyball and lacrosse under Foundation sponsorship.
The Rear Admiral Robert B. Erly Honor Scholar The Rear Admiral Robert B. Erly Honor Scholar, recipient of a scholarship created by Admiral Erly’s wife, Lois R. Erly, is Brooke Simonds, a graduate of First Coast High School in Jacksonville, FL. She served as the captain of her softball, volleyball and weightlifting teams. Brooke was the Battalion Commander of First Coast’s NJROTC program.The Purple Heart National Leadership Award, the Daughters of the American Revolution Leadership Award, Distinguished Cadet and Honor Cadet are some of the awards Brooke has received. She was a member of National Honor Society and graduated in the top five percent of her class. Brooke was also the Secretary General of Model UN and senior class treasurer. Under Foundation sponsorship, Brooke attended New Mexico Military Institute where she played volleyball and became the executive officer of her troop.
The USS HOUSTON CA-30 Memorial Scholarship The USS H OUSTON CA-30 Memorial Scholarship was established by the USS HOUSTON CA-30 Survivors Association in memory of the ship and her men, “Still Standing Watch over the Sunda Strait.” This year’s recipient is Alana N. Stern, who graduated with distinguished honors from Gonzales High School in Gonzales,TX. Alana was a member of the 15