Since the inception of ourFoundation in 1944,we have

always provided deserving studentsan opportunity to enter the NavalAcademy via our preparatory schoolprogram.This is a need-basedfinancial assistance program and hassponsored more than 3,500 deservingcandidates to the Naval Academyover the years.Today, there are almost300 Foundation graduates withinthe Brigade of Midshipmen.Equallyimportant, and in consonance withour mission to maintain the NavalAcademy’s Athletic Excellence,weare providing critical financialsupport to the club, intramural andvarsity athletic programs.

Our Foundation,which includesTrustees, Associate Trustees andFoundation Parents,was an integralpart of the $250M+ comprehensivecampaign to support the U.S.NavalAcademy. In fact, our small groupalone contributed more than $41Mtowards the campaign goal, therebycontinuing our tradition of relevanceand responsiveness to the NavalAcademy.To preserve this traditionof support, an Athletic ExcellenceFund was established.AthleticExcellence is now our primary fundraising focus going forward; it’s the

lifeblood of this organization.Wehave asked all of our Trustees tosupport this important program.TheClasses of 1970 and 1980 have alsoincluded the Athletic ExcellenceFund as part of their ongoing classfundraising projects.

The strength and vitality of ourorganization continues as evidencedby the induction of the following 23newTrustees,whom we welcomedat our fall and spring meetings:

ADM C.Steve Abbot ’66,USN (Ret.)Mr.Charles T.Blocksidge Jr. ’95CAPT William T.R.Bogle ’68,

USN (Ret.)LtCol Jennifer E.Carter ’92,USMCCDR John M.Coughlin ’83,

USN (Ret.)ADM Sylvester R.Foley ’50,USN (Ret.)Mr.Douglas K.Foster ’74CAPT Robert T.Keith Jr. ’58,

USN (Ret.)RDML Margaret D.Klein ’81,USNMr.Ronald J.Klemick ’63CDR David B.Lillefloren ’92,USNRMr.Michael A.Maier ’90Col.Thomas F.Manion,USMCR (Ret.)Mr.Byron F.Marchant ’78RADM Mark R.Milliken ’75,

USNR (Ret.)

Chairman Tom Lynch ’64 addresses the Trustees.

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2008-09 Annual Newsletter ■ 44th Edition

ATHLETIC AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSATHLETIC AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSFrom the Chairman

In this issue…From the Chairman . . . . . . . . . .1

From the Executive Director . . .3

Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

The Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy . . . .8

Cooperating Prep Schools 2008-09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Statement of Financial Position . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Foundation Prep School Students ’13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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Mr.R.Daniel Nelson ’71BGen Robert D.Papak ’76,

USMCR(Ret.)LT Andrew M.Person ’96,USN (Ret.)Mr.Raese V.Simpson ’61Mr.David J.Tate ’67CAPT John H.Wilckens ’76,

MC USN (Ret.)Mr.Howard T.Winfree ’61CAPT Harry E.Yeiser III ’74,

USN (Ret.)

It is my sad duty to report thepassing of seven fellow Trusteesduring the past year:

■ CDR James Carrington ’48Trustee since 1968Died 6/1/2009

■ VADM James Calvert ’43 Trustee since 2007Died 6/3/2009

■ ADM Ralph W. Cousins ’37Trustee since 1977Died 8/5/2009

■ Mary Ellen HanleyTrustee since 1980Died 8/17/2009

■ CDR Garland Rex Kilbourn ’50Trustee since 1996Died 10/20/2008

■ RADM Steve QuigleyTrustee since 1978Died 3/3/2009

■ Mr. Fred Schnurr ’44Trustee since 1988Died 1/29/09

It should be noted that all six ofthese Trustees were long-timesupporters of the Naval Academy.Admiral Jim Calvert was also aformer Superintendent of the NavalAcademy from 1968-1972.

On a more positive note, therenaissance of Navy athleticscontinues unabated. If you havevisited Annapolis recently, you have

seen the extraordinary transformationthat has taken place at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.After a complete 3-year renovation,it’s now recognized as the mostbeautiful mid-sized college footballstadium in the country! Moreimportantly, it is a fitting memorial tothe sacrifice made by our Navy andMarine Corps personnel who haveparticipated in each of our nation’swars and continue today in the globalwar on terror.The Wesley BrownFieldhouse was dedicated and openedlast year and houses an indoor trackand foul weather practice facilities formajor teams.The Brigade SportsComplex, across the river by the golfcourse, also opened last year andincludes indoor/outdoor tenniscourts, fitness center and workoutfacilities, indoor golf facilities, a proshop and also a new ice hockey arena.This year the crew house,HubbardHall,will finally undergo renovation.All of these projects will greatlyenhance the world class athleticfacilities offered at the NavalAcademy.Our Midshipmen deservenothing less.

Again, our Foundation purpose isto remain relevant and responsive tothe needs of the Naval Academy.Wehave achieved that by increasing ourfinancial support for Navy athleticprograms over the past several years.We have also increased the amount oftuition assistance for each of our prepschool students. Finally, our Trusteeshave stepped up and are involved in awide range of volunteer projects toassist Navy athletic programs andeducate our Midshipmen athletesabout the rich heritage and traditionof which they are now a part.

And finally, I thank each of youfor your personal support.Our effortshave made a significant impact on

overall athletic excellence within theBrigade and will continue to do so inthe future. At our spring meeting wewere faced with a decision.Do westep up to meet the $400,000 deficitneeded by our Director of Athleticsto balance his budget or do weinform the Superintendent that wecannot fulfill the request.We chose tostep up! Since then we have raised$295,000,which is 74 percent of ourgoal and,more importantly we are at75 percent participation. I am nowconfident we shall move the goalwith 100 percent participation.Thank you!

I look forward to seeing you andworking with you throughout the year.

Thomas C.Lynch ’64Rear Admiral,USN (Ret.)Chairman

Es Miller, wife of former Coach Rip Miller celebrates her birthday at Fall Foundationmeeting.

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This has been another outstandingyear for our Athletic &

Scholarships Program. I’ve reallyenjoyed and am privileged to workwith so many wonderful families andcandidates, our own AlumniAssociation and Foundation, as wellas the staffs of the Naval AcademyAdmissions and Athletic departments.

We held our spring and fallmeetings and each was attended bymany of our 250 activeTrustees andtheir spouses.Our focus at bothevents was staying relevant to theNaval Academy and promoting theAthletic Excellence Fund and theprep school program.While we aredoing very well overall,we still needyour help in our mission to supportboth important programs.Theinformation provided below givesyou an idea of the wonderful impactwe’ve had over the past year.

Athletic SupportAn important part of the mission is,of course, the Foundation’s monetarysupport to the Naval Academy andNAAA for the varsity, club andintramural sports programs.Much of the renovation work at the Navy-Marine Corps MemorialStadium was funded by our

organization. We are also committedto keeping the current footballcoaching staff intact.With KenNiumatalolo as the head coach andan aggressive but realistic schedulethis year,we have a great opportunityto extend our current run ofsuccessful seasons and to again retainthe Commander-in-Chief ’s Trophy.That coaching staff stability is criticalto the success of the program.

During the past year,we providedalmost $1.6M in private grants forrecruiting, team and coaches’ travel,trophies, team equipment, radiobroadcasting, athletic facilities andannual coaches and Midshipmenathletic awards.We are committed to provide more than $1.4 millionduring the upcoming year to not justthe major sports but all varsity,club andintramural teams at the Naval Academy.

In just the last several years, ourunique organization has contributedmore than $47 million to the NavalAcademy, the preparatory schoolprogram and Navy athletics.Wecould not accomplish this withoutthe generous contributions each yearfrom our Trustees,Associate Trustees,

From the Executive Directorparents and friends of the NavalAcademy.Thanks again for your sincerecommitment to our Foundation!

Scholarship ProgramsWe completed another successfulAdmissions cycle for the enteringClass of 2013 at USNA on 1 July.Of our 75 original Foundationsponsored prep school students, 64became Midshipmen on InductionDay for an outstanding 85 percent.

The following applies:■ Total Foundation students inducted—

64 (55 men,9 women)■ Blue Chip (recruited) athletes—14■ Average SAT scores—1169

(V-579,M-590)■ Minority students—17■ Varsity letter winners in high

school—98 percent

We hosted a wonderful receptionthe day before Induction Day forexcited Foundation students andtheir families at the Navy-MarineCorps Memorial Stadium diningfacility.More than 350 people

Commandant, Captain Matt Klunder ’82 at Foundation reception.

Ed Wallace ’72 Emcee’s Trustee Fall dinner.

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attended the event. It was a great way to say “Welcome Aboard!”to our newest Plebe Class.OurSuperintendent,Vice Admiral JeffFowler ’78,his wife Katie andCommandant,Captain Matt Klunder’82,were there, too.

Next year’s Foundation prep class(USNA 2014) is already formed,with 62 prep students enrolled at our20 affiliated prep schools for next

Darrin McElroy and family at pre-I Day reception.

year (2009-10).Their credentials are just as impressive.Historically,95 percent of our sponsorees becomeMidshipmen each year.Of thatnumber, over 85 percent willgraduate in 4 years from USNA with a Bachelor of Science degree,the highest of any accession source to USNA.So,our program is a win-win for our students and theNaval Academy!

If you have any questions or want to do more to support ourprograms, don’t hesitate to call ouroffice.Thanks again for youroutstanding support!

Edward C.Wallace ’72Captain,USN (ret.)Executive Director

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Admiral Louis E. DenfeldMemorial Award The Admiral Louis E.DenfeldMemorial Award recognizes thatFoundation sponsored member ofthe graduating class who has bestdisplayed traits of leadership,demonstrated academic proficiencyand has participated extensively inextra-curricular activities.This awardhonors Admiral Denfeld, a 1912graduate of USNA, a destroyermanin World War I, a submariner in the ’20s and ’30s and Chief of NavalOperations in 1947. After retirement,he became the original Chairman ofthe Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

This year’s recipient of theDenfeld Award was MidshipmanChristopher W. Cobb from SaddleRiver,NJ.Christopher attended BlairAcademy in Blairstown,NJ,underFoundation sponsorship.He majoredin Mathematics and his serviceselection was Navy Pilot.

H. McCoy Jones AwardThe H.McCoy Jones Awardrecognizes that Foundation

Awardssponsored member of the graduatingclass who has demonstrated thehighest degree of excellence in theNaval Academy athletic program and in leadership and competitivespirit.This award honors “Piggy”Jones, one of the founders of theNaval Academy Foundation,whopersonally ran the preparatory schoolprogram during the ’40s and ’50s.

This year’s recipient of the Jones’Award was Midshipman GretchenR. Driessnack from Dale City,VA.Gretchen attended NorthfieldMount Hermon School inNorthfield,MA, as a sponsoredFoundation student. She majored inOceanography and her serviceselection was USMC Ground.

E.E. “Rip” Miller VarsityFootball AwardThe E.E.“Rip”Miller VarsityFootball Award is presented annuallyby the Naval Academy Foundationto that member of the varsity footballsquad who is voted by his teammatesas having contributed the most to theteam.This award is a lasting tribute to

Rip Miller who played a major rolein the development of Navy footballas coach and assistant director ofathletics for 48 years, 1926-74.

This year’s recipient of the MillerAward was Midshipman Shun T.White. Shun majored in English andhis service selection was Surface Warfare.

Roger Staubach TrophyThe Roger Staubach Trophy is inhonor of Roger Staubach ’65.Rogerwas a recipient of the Heisman,Maxwell and Walter Camp trophies,the Naval Academy AthleticAssociation sword and a three-timewinner of the Thompson Trophy.Staubach was a first team All-Americanat quarterback, is a member of theNational Football Foundation andthe College Hall of Fame,was MVPof Super Bowl VI and is a member ofthe Pro Football Hall of Fame.Thisaward is presented by the Trustees ofthe U.S.Naval Academy FoundationAthletic and Scholarship programs, tothe Navy varsity football player of thegraduating class who has contributedthe most to the team’s success over hisvarsity playing career.

This year’s recipient wasMidshipman Tyree D. Barnesfrom Hampton,VA.Tyree majored inEconomics and his service selectionwas Surface Warfare.

David Robinson TrophyThe David Robinson Trophy is inhonor of David Robinson ’87,recipient of the John Wooden,Adolph Rupp and James Naismithawards, and twice winner of theThompson Trophy.First team All-American and three-timeOlympian,“The Admiral”wasCollege Player of the Year in 1987,National Basketball Association MVPin 1995, and a ten-time professionalAll-Star. It is presented by theTrustees of the U.S.Naval Academy

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Trustee Peggy Feldmann ’80 presents the Cheryl Dolyniuk Trophy to Midshipman Elizabeth Barnesat the Spring Meeting.

Foundation Athletic and Scholarshipprograms, to the Navy varsity men’sbasketball player of the graduatingclass who has contributed the mostto the team’s success over his varsityplaying career.

This year’s recipient wasMidshipman Kaleo O. Kina fromPhoenix, AZ.Kaleo majored inEnglish.His service selection wasSurface Warfare.

Joe Bellino TrophyThe Joe Bellino Trophy is in honorof Joe Bellino ’61. Joe led the Navyfootball team over three years to anOrange Bowl berth in 1961.Playingboth ways,Bellino scored 31touchdowns, amassed 1,664 yardsrushing and set 15 Naval Academyrecords.He was the 1960 HeismanTrophy winner, as well as aunanimous first team All-American,the Maxwell Award winner, recipientof both the Thompson Trophy andthe Naval Academy AthleticAssociation Sword in 1961 and a1977 inductee to the NationalFootball Foundation and CollegeHall of Fame.The Joe Bellino Trophyis presented to the Navy varsity

football player of the graduating classwho is the leading ground gainerover his playing career.Presented bythe Trustees of the U.S.NavalAcademy Foundation Athletic andScholarship programs.

This year’s recipient wasMidshipman Shun T.White. Shunmajored in English and his serviceselection was Surface Warfare.

Napoleon McCallum TrophyThe Napoleon McCallum Trophy isin honor of Napoleon McCallum ’85.Napoleon ranks second in NCAADiv-I history for all-purpose yardswith 7,172,once held 26 NavalAcademy records and was aconsensus 1st team All-Americanhalfback in 1983 and 1985.Aftercompleting his active duty obligation,he played for the Oakland Raidersuntil a knee injury forced hisretirement.He is a 2003 inductee tothe National Football Foundationand College Hall of Fame.TheNapoleon McCallum Trophy ispresented by the Trustees of the U.S.Naval Academy Foundation Athleticand Scholarship programs, to theNavy varsity football player of thegraduating class who has gained themost all-purpose yards in his varsityplaying career.

This year’s recipient wasMidshipman Shun T.White. Shunmajored in English and his serviceselection was Surface Warfare.

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Elizabeth V. Barnes from NewOrleans,LA.Elizabeth majored incomputer science and informationtechnology (a double major) and herservice selection was Surface Warfare IP.

Joe Duff/Max BishopBaseball TrophyA new award this year, the JoeDuff/Max Bishop Baseball Trophy isin honor of Navy Coaches Joe Duffand Max Bishop.Max Bishop guidedNavy to 314 wins during his 25 yearsas Head Coach from 1937-1961. JoeDuff served as the Head Coach from1962-1993 and won a school record595 games.Their players rememberthe discipline they taught them onthe athletic field and the ideals theyinstilled in them as they headed off toactive duty.They were coaches andteachers, and they prepared theplayers for their careers in militaryservice and life.The Joe Duff/MaxBishop Baseball Trophy is presentedby the Trustees of the U.S.NavalAcademy Foundation Athletic andScholarship programs, to the Navyvarsity baseball player of thegraduating class who has contributedthe most to the team’s success over hisvarsity playing career.

The recipient of the Joe Duff /Max Bishop Trophy will be selectedthis fall.

Cheryl Dolyniuk TrophyThe Cheryl Dolyniuk Trophy is inhonor of Cheryl Dolyniuk Carlan ’83.Cheryl was the winner of 12 varsityletters in swimming, crew andvolleyball. She is a recipient of theThompson Trophy and the AdmiralLawrence Sword.Cheryl was alsoinducted into the Navy Hall of Famefor swimming. She achieved theposition of Regimental Commanderand was captain of the swim teamand the volleyball team.Cherylmajored in systems engineering witha QPR of 3.5 and was also selected asan academic All-American by theCollege Sports Information Directorsof America.The Cheryl DolyniukTrophy is presented by the Trustees ofthe U.S.Naval Academy FoundationAthletic and Scholarship programs, tothe female midshipman of thegraduating class who has excelled inathletics, leadership and academicsduring her four years at the Academy.

This year’s recipient of theDolyniuk Trophy is Midshipman

Trustee Skip Orr ’65 presents the Roger Staubach trophy to Midshipman Tyree Barnes at the Spring Meeting.

Trustee John Welch ’72 presents the H. McCoy Jones Award (a wristwatch) to MidshipmanGretchen Driesnnack at the Spring Meeting.

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Cooperating Prep Schools2008-2009

BLAIR ACADEMYBlairstown,New Jersey

GREYSTONE PREPARATORY SCHOOL AT SCHREINER UNIVERSITYKerrville,Texas

THE GUNNERYWashington,Connecticut

HARGRAVE MILITARY ACADEMYChatham,Virginia

THE HILL SCHOOLPottstown,Pennsylvania

THE HUN SCHOOLPrinceton,New Jersey

THE KENT SCHOOLKent,Connecticut

THE KISKI SCHOOLSaltsburg,Pennsylvania

MARION MILITARY INSTITUTEMarion,Alabama

THE MERCERSBURG ACADEMYMercersburg,Pennsylvania

NEW MEXICO MILITARYINSTITUTERoswell,New Mexico

NORTHFIELD MOUNT HERMON SCHOOLNorthfield,Massachusetts

NORTHWESTERN PREPARATORY SCHOOLCrestline,California

THE PEDDIE SCHOOLHightstown,New Jersey

PORTSMOUTH ABBEYPortsmouth,Rhode Island

THE SALISBURY SCHOOLSalisbury,Connecticut

VALLEY FORGE MILITARYACADEMY AND COLLEGEWayne,Pennsylvania

VERMONT ACADEMYSaxtons River,Vermont

WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMYHudson,Ohio

WYOMING SEMINARYKingston,Pennsylvania

The Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy

For the past 39 years (since 1971), the Society ofSponsors has generously supported the Naval

Academy Foundation’s scholarship fund, and that supportnow totals over $200,000.We are greatly indebted to thispast year’s Society's President,Mrs. Janet Gehman, and theentire membership for providing $12,000 of scholarshipsupport in behalf of the following candidates during the2008-09 academic year:

■ The Admiral Edward C.Kalbfus Memorial Honor Scholar,Miles E. McGee from Mandeville, LA,attended Marion Military Institute in Marion,AL.

■ The Captain James L.Rogers Memorial Honor Scholar,Sarah B. Early from Lexington, SC,attended Greystone Prep School at Schreiner University in Kerrville,TX.

■ The Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy Honor Scholar,Daniel C. Quinn of Queenstown,MD,attended The Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg,PA.

For complete profiles of these students and the otheroutstanding Foundation Prep School Students who arepart of the Academy’s Class of 2013,please see pages 10-23.

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The Class of 1947 Honor Scholar The Class of 1947 HonorScholar, a scholarship created by Robert H.McKinney ’47,is William G.Abrams, agraduate of the Tatnall Schoolin Wilmington,DE.Williamwas elected class vice presidentof the Young Republicans Cluband wrote for the schoolnewspaper.William earned

varsity letters in golf beginning in eighth grade and wasthe top ranked player on the team his freshman year,leading the team to the state tournament and top-tenranking in Delaware.William won three PhiladelphiaSection PGA junior golf tournaments the followingsummer.During his sophomore year, the golf team wasranked second in the state.William earned nine varsityletters overall in golf, lacrosse, soccer, indoor track, cross-country and swimming.His senior year,William receivedSecond Team All-Conference honors and was selected toplay in Delaware’s senior All-Star lacrosse game.Duringevery winter athletic season,William played squash at thenational level and achieved a ranking of twenty-first inthe nation according to the USSRA junior rankings.He has trained for squash and played in tournamentsthroughout the United States and Scotland,England andAustralia.Outside of school,William volunteered to servemeals to the homeless,worked at a local fitness center andattended Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg,PA,under Foundation sponsorship,where he was a memberof the varsity cross-country, squash and golf teams.

The LieutenantCommander Erik S.Kristensen ’95 Memorial Scholar The Lieutenant CommanderErik S.Kristensen ’95Memorial Scholar, a scholarshipcreated by his family and manyfriends, is Franklin E.Agli, agraduate of Absegami HighSchool in Galloway,NJ.Frankwas a rower,wrestler and a

concert and marching band member.He was captain ofthe crew team his junior and senior years. Frank was alsoField Sergeant and Section Leader in the marching band

Following are profiles of sponsored candidates who are members of the Class of 2013.They attended a prep school or junior college affiliated with the Foundation.The designations of “Honor Scholar” and “Scholar Athlete” are solely to recognize the contribution made to the Foundation by the donors of Honor or Memorial Scholarships.

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which won the 2006 USSBA National Championships.Frank volunteered his time through various communityservices such as the Oceanville Fire Department, servingdinners and working the fall and spring festivals,supporting the band and crew team through car washes,roadside clean-ups, coin drives and a book fundraising.Frank created “Operation Support the Troops” in 2004for a Civic project raising awareness for the personal needsof our troops in action.Outside of school, he was a coachat a local crew summer program, a mechanic where heworked to recreate his current car and worked in theconstruction field for six years. Frank attended TheGunnery in Washington,CT,under the Foundationprogram where he was a member of the crew team.

The Class of 1957Scholar Athlete The Class of 1957 ScholarAthlete, a scholarship created byMr.David L.Mitchell, aFoundation Trustee on behalf ofall his classmates, is Keegan M.Albi,who graduated withhonors from South EugeneHigh School in Eugene,OR.Keegan was a National HonorSociety Member and Captain

of his varsity soccer team.He was named Oregon’sSouthwest Conference First Team,Outstanding Defenderand Most Valuable Player during the 2007 soccer season.At South Eugene High School,Keegan founded his highschool’s recycling program and served as a core leader ofthe high school’s recycling team Keegan logged morethan 250 hours of community service.He was a volunteerand lead instructor with Top Soccer, a program forteaching soccer skills to children with disabilities.Keeganattended Greystone Preparatory School at SchreinerUniversity in Kerrville,TX,he served as HonorChairman,Operations Officer, Skeet and TrapCoordinator and the team running coach.

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11The Captain John O.“Bo” Coppedge ’47Scholar AthleteThe Captain John O.“Bo”Coppedge ’47 Scholar Athlete, ascholarship created by John R.Strachan ’44, a FoundationAssociate Trustee, is NicholasM.Amaral,who graduatedfrom Bella Vista High School in Fair Oaks,CA.Nickparticipated in various clubs and

activities.He lettered in both football and track.He wasawarded an honorary mention by the National MeritScholarship Corporation for his performance on thePSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.Thisyear, he attended New Mexico Military Institute inRoswell,NM,and participated in martial arts, fencing andwas a Squad Leader under Foundation sponsorship.

The Vice AdmiralRodney and Pam RemptHonor Scholarship The Vice Admiral Rodney andPam Rempt Honor Scholarship,a scholarship created by the Boband Kathleen Verratti family tohonor Bob’s classmate’s NavalService and tour asSuperintendent,U.S.NavalAcademy, is Brooke A.Amoroso, a graduate of

Frankfurt International School in Oberursel,Germany.Brooke earned seven varsity letters in basketball, softball,soccer and field hockey.Brooke was also the recipient ofMost Valuable Player awards as well as other team awards.Her junior and senior years she served as captain of thebasketball and softball teams. She was awarded Athlete ofYear in 2006-07 and 2007-08. She received the BoosterClub Athletic Award.Brooke was also recognized as aScholar-Athlete. She was active in her church groupleadership as the president of her class.Brooke attendedWestern Reserve Academy in Hudson,OH,underFoundation sponsorship where she played varsity fieldhockey,basketball and softball.

The Captain William S.Busik ’43 Honor Scholar The Captain William S.Busik’43 Honor Scholar, a scholarshipcreated by John R.Strachan ’44,USNA, a Foundation AssociateTrustee, is John B. Baker, agraduate of Stephen F. AustinHigh School in Austin,TX.John played varsity lacrosse allfour years, and was captain,earning All-State honors his

senior year.He played football for his school all four years,and was a part of the leadership council his senior year.

John was an active speaker for his school debate team forthree years, and was the Student Congress chair for histeam. John was awarded the Trustees Award his two years,which is awarded to students who were in the top tenpercent of their class.He was an active member of hisschool National Honor Society chapter his junior andsenior years,where he won the Kelly Davidson MemorialYouth Philanthropic award his junior year. John attendedthe Salisbury School in Salisbury,CT,where he was amember of the lacrosse and wrestling teams.

The Coach Albert A.Cantello Scholar Athlete The Coach Albert A.CantelloScholar Athlete, a scholarshipestablished by Dan Busch ’77and his wife,Mindy, inrecognition of the hundreds ofmidshipmen he influencedwhile at the Naval Academy, isMcKenzie A. Bowden, agraduate of Arlington HighSchool in Arlington,TX,

receiving the Principal’s Award and Honors Award.Throughout high school she was the captain of the varsitytennis team and lettered in tennis for four years, advancingto district finals and regional competition.McKenzie wasvice president of the National Honor Society and KeyClub. She was an active volunteer with her church andcommunity, and in her school’s FCA.McKenzieparticipated in her school’s Colt Choral Choir, competingindividually in UIL district and regional competitions, andsang at the National ACDA seminar.McKenzie attendedNorthwestern Preparatory School in Crestline,CA,during first semester and University of Texas at Arlington,Arlington,TX, for second semester under the sponsorshipof the Naval Academy Foundation.

The Admirals EarleHonor ScholarThe Admirals Earle HonorScholar, a scholarship createdby their daughter and grand-daughter, is John H. BowlingIV, a graduate of H.B. PlantHigh School in Tampa, FL.John earned three varsity letters in wrestling and was atwo year varsity captain of theteam. He was a member of

the National Honor Society and Delphi Service Club.John was involved in Air Force ROTC for three yearsand was a Vice Commander for his unit. John attendedValley Forge Military Academy and College underFoundation sponsorship.

Brooke A.Amoroso

John B. Baker

McKenzie A. Bowden

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The CommanderWilliam Earl Fannin ’45,USN (Ret.), MemorialHonor Scholar The Commander William EarlFannin ’45,USN (Ret.),Memorial Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by hisclassmates, is Sean P. Brown agraduate of Northshore HighSchool in Slidell, LA.Sean was a two year member of the

cross-country team and lettered both years.He also was amember of the track and field team and dance club. Seanwas a member of the Army JROTC program for fouryears reaching the rank of Cadet Captain.He also was amember of the Talented Art program for four years andwas Outstanding Talented Art Student for 2008. Sean wasan Eagle Scout and a certified BSA lifeguard.This yearunder Foundation sponsorship,he attended New MexicoMilitary Institute in Roswell,NM,and was a member ofthe Color Guard,Navy Club and Rifle Team andSergeant of the Guard of the Flame Guard Team.

The Major David A. Kish ’80Memorial Honor ScholarThe Major David A.Kish ’80Memorial Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by his manyfriends and classmates, isWilliam B. Brundage, agraduate of The Pingry Schoolin Martinsville,NJ. Will earnedtwo varsity letters in football,two varsity letters in basketballand four varsity letters in

lacrosse.He was captain of the lacrosse team his senior yearand received All-Conference honors in lacrosse and won a state championship his sophomore year.He was also aco-captain of a volunteer team at his local soup kitchen forthe past two years.Will attended The Hun School ofPrinceton,NJ,under Foundation sponsorship where heparticipated in varsity cross-country and varsity lacrosse.

The Rear AdmiralThomas C. Lynch ’64Scholar AthleteThe Rear Admiral Thomas C.Lynch ’64 Scholar Athlete, ascholarship established by theTrustees of the Naval AcademyFoundation, is Dallas H. Butts,a graduate of Salado HighSchool in Salado,TX.Throughouthis four years in high school, helettered in varsity football.

Selected as an All-State football player for three years, hewas also third place in Texas State Wrestling in 2005, 200pound division.Dallas also played baritone saxophone fortwo years,was a member of the Salado Science Club and

the National Honor Society.Outside of school,Dallasattended a Baptist mission to help out victims ofHurricane Katrina in New Orleans in 2005.Dallasattended Wyoming Seminary, in Kingston,PA,underFoundation sponsorship this year where he played football.

The Major Megan M.McClung ’95, USNA(USMC), MemorialHonor ScholarThe Major Megan M.McClung ’95,USNA (USMC),Memorial Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by Drs.Michael and Re McClung, isChristina M. Carson, agraduate from GatewayRegional High School in

Wenonhah,NJ. She was an active member of theNational Honor Society,Officer of the French Club,History Club and Key Club.Christina received ninevarsity letters in four different sports. She was captain ofher basketball team, awarded Colonial Conference ScholarAthlete,WAA Student Athlete of the Year and AcademicExcellence all four years. In her community, she enjoyedcoaching and refereeing youth sports, participating intown wide community service, as well as being an activemember of Girl Scouts.Christina attended the PeddieSchool in Hightstown,NJ,under Foundation sponsorshipwhere she continued playing tennis and basketball.

The G. Thomas MarianoJr. ’60, USNA, MemorialHonor Scholar,The G.Thomas Mariano Jr. ’60,USNA,Memorial HonorScholar, a scholarship created byhis many friends and classmatesis W. Henry Christoph, agraduate of Catholic CentralHigh School in Burlington,WI.Henry was honored by “Who’sWho in America?” for his

outstanding academic achievements for his freshman yearin high school.He was selected to participate inPresidential Classroom—National Security Program(Washington,DC) a highly selective program designed tohelp create the leaders of tomorrow,during the summerof 2006.Henry also played two years of varsity footballand baseball at Catholic Central.He was a co-captain ofthe 2008 Wisconsin State Baseball Champions.He spenthis junior year in Beijing,China, after being accepted intoSchool Year Abroad (SYA), a rigorous high school andsecond language immersion program,as one of 60 students.He also participated in the Boy Scouts of America wherehe attained scouting’s highest rank of Eagle Scout.Henrywas also inducted into the Order of the Arrow, scouting’shonor and service society.Henry attended Kent School inKent,CT,where he participated in the drama club andplayed JV basketball and varsity baseball.

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13The Sergeant John H.Moreno, USMC,Memorial Honor ScholarThe Sergeant John H.Moreno,USMC,Memorial HonorScholar, a scholarship created byErnest C.Moreno ’61 and hisfamily for John who was killedin action during the TetOffensive in Hue City, SouthVietnam in March 1968, isJeffrey C.Christopher, a

graduate of Episcopal High School in Alexandria,VA.Jeffrey earned a varsity letter all four years of high schoolin lacrosse and football and was named captain of thelacrosse team his senior year.He received All State honorshis junior year for football and received the CoachesAward in lacrosse his senior year.Outside of school, Jeffreywas an active member of the Reynolds Key Club whichtook part in many community service projects.He alsohelped tutor students in the English as a Second LanguageProgram.Jeffrey attended Salisbury School under Foundationsponsorship where he participated in lacrosse and cross-country.He also received First Honors at SalisburySchool which is given to students who maintain a high GPA.

The Captain N.F. “Red”Stein ’52 Honor ScholarThe Captain N.F.“Red”Stein’52 Honor Scholar, a scholarshipcreated by his parents,Harryand Ruth Stein of NewKensington,PA, is Shavont’eCotman-Russell,whoattended Franklin MilitaryAcademy for his first two yearsof high school and spent the lasttwo years at Hermitage High

School where he graduated.He was in the AFJROTC atFranklin and in the MCJROTC at Hermitage HighSchool.He was the commander of the RaidersTeam and amentor to first year cadets;he also instructed first year cadetsat Franklin as a rat master.He did numerous service projectswhere he earned more than 500 community service hours.Shavont’e attended Marion Military Institute in Marion,AL, this year under Foundation sponsorship.

The Commander “Early”Leigh Winters ’40Memorial Honor ScholarThe Commander “Early”LeighWinters ’40 Memorial HonorScholar, a scholarship created byhis many friends and classmates,is Max T. Cutchen,who wasborn to a Navy family inEscondido,CA, and moved 14 times and attended sevendifferent schools.He earned a

varsity letter in swimming and track.On the swim team,

he coached all pre-season and dry-land practices for the2008 season.He was a member of the Math HonorSociety, the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps andcoached a youth swim team.This year Max attendedVermont Academy in Saxtons River,VT,underFoundation sponsorship and participated in varsity cross-country running,Nordic Skiing and founded thefirst ever Vermont Academy Triathlon Team.He also hasspent a total of two years training with the Navy SpecialWarfare/Special Operations Mentor Programs in NavyRecruiting Districts Atlanta and New England.

The Commander RobertR. Zastrow ’52, USNA,Memorial Scholar AthleteThe Commander Robert R.Zastrow ’52,USNA,MemorialScholar Athlete, a scholarshipcreated by his many friends,teammates and classmates, isChristopher J. Davies, agraduate of Central Bucks WestHigh School in Doylestown,PA.During his junior and

senior years,Christopher was nationally ranked in cross-country and spring track.CJ was a four year varsityletter recipient for cross-country, and qualified for thePIAA State Championships in 2007 and 2008.CJ alsoqualified for and ran in the Penn Relays in 2006,2007and 2008.During his senior year, his 4 x 800 relay teamdistinguished itself by qualifying for the PIAA StateChampionships, coming in second in the state ofPennsylvania and earned a place in the Nike OutdoorNationals in June 2008, in North Carolina.CJ has been anactive member of Boy Scouts for 11 years, and earned therank of Eagle Scout.He attended Blair Academy underFoundation sponsorship.

The W. Garwood Bacon Jr.,Memorial Scholar AthleteThe W.Garwood Bacon Jr.,Memorial Scholar Athlete, anendowment established by hiswife,Mary N.Bacon and family,is Timothy A. Denning, agraduate of Southeast Careerand Technical Academy,NV.Timothy was a three yearlettering member of the swimteam and a two year lettering

member of the cross-country team.His senior year he wascaptain of the varsity swim team.He was a member of theFuture Business Leaders of America and FIRSTRobotics.Timothy earned his Eagle Scout rank in 2005.For his project he cleared debris from areas of public land.Timothy attended New Mexico Military Institute inRoswell,NM,under Foundation sponsorship,where hewas on the Superintendent’s List and was awarded theMatchin Award.

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The Captain WadeDeWeese MemorialHonor Scholar The Captain Wade DeWeeseMemorial Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by his wife,Catharine H.DeWeese, isKevin S. Dever, a graduate ofHighland High School inGilbert,AZ.Kevin was varsitydefensive captain for bothfootball and lacrosse.He

received Honorable Mention All-Fiesta Region infootball and Honorable Mention All-State Defense forlacrosse.Kevin attended Hargrave Military in Chatham,VA,under Foundation sponsorship and was a platooncommander and also the PG assistant coach for thelacrosse team.He would like to major in engineering andgo into the Marine Corps Infantry after he graduatesfrom the Naval Academy.

The Rear Admiral RobertB. Erly ’37 Honor ScholarThe Rear Admiral Robert B.Erly ’37 Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by his wife,Lois R.Erly, is Cody S.Dickson, a graduate of CopanHigh School in Copan,OK,and the Tri County TechnologyCenter in Bartlesville,OK.Cody was a member of theNational Honor Society and

the National Technical Honor Society and the recipient ofnumerous honor roll and leadership awards.He graduatedwith the academic honor of class Valedictorian at CopanHigh School,where he also lettered in baseball andfootball.Cody was an engineering student at Tri CountyTech where he participated in the regional andinternational competition of the FIRST RoboticsProgram.He was a five year student of Tae Kwon Do,kickboxing and boxing.He is a member of Phi ThetaKappa.Cody attended New Mexico Military Institute inRoswell,NM,under Foundation sponsorship where heparticipated with and helped coach the Boxing Club.

The Admiral Thomas B.Hayward ’48 Honor ScholarThe Admiral Thomas B.Hayward ’48 Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by theHayward Family Foundation, isRyan C. Dishman, a graduatein the top 12 percent of his classat Leonardtown High School inLeonardtown,MD.He was ahighly active member in hisschool and community.Ryan

was a Distinguished High Honors student, and excelledon the athletic field as well.He was inducted into the

National Honor Society his junior and senior years, andwas a Student Council member.He earned a varsity letterin baseball his sophomore year, and won the Coach’sAward his junior and senior years.He made All-District his sophomore, junior and senior year in baseball, and All-SMAC (Southern Maryland Athletic Conference) his junior and senior year.He played two years of varsityfootball, and lettered two years.Ryan was elected captainof the football team his senior year.He volunteered forChristmas in April,Harvest for the Hungry and othernon-profit organizations.Ryan attended The PeddieSchool in Hightstown,NJ,under Foundation sponsorshipthis year.He played football and made the ALL-MAPL(Mid Atlantic Prep League) team as well s the All-StatePrep team.Ryan was also the recipient of the HowardClark Cup Award for outstanding commitment, attitudeand performance.He also played baseball for Peddie.

The Captain James L.Rodgers ’11 MemorialHonor Scholar The Captain James L.Rodgers’11 Memorial Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by theSociety of Sponsors of theUnited States Navy, is SarahEarly, a graduate of LexingtonHigh School in Lexington Park,SC.Sarah was a Rotary YouthExchange Student in Paris,

France, for one year and attended a pre-engineeringFrench high school. She was an active member of theCivil Air Patrol, holding the highest position in hersquadron, cadet commander. Sarah received the SouthCarolina Cadet of the Year Award awarded by the AirForce Association in 2005. She received two varsity lettersin track and one in cross-country. She was a member ofthe Air Force JROTC and worked her way up to cadetdeputy commander. Sarah was a member of the NationalHonor Society.This year under Foundation sponsorshipshe attended Greystone Preparatory School at SchreinerUniversity in Kerrville,TX,where she served on theSchreiner University Student Senate as GreystoneRepresentative and made the Dean’s List for the first semester.

The Rear AdmiralWilliam Davis Irvin ’27Honor Scholar The Rear Admiral WilliamDavis Irvin ’27 Honor Scholar, ascholarship established by hiswife,Carolyn V. Irvin is MarvinL. Gibbs III, a graduate fromDesert Mountain High Schoolin Scottsdale, AZ.Marvinvolunteered at Boys and GirlsClub of America, the Keystone

community service program and also was involved in theAfrican American Men of Arizona State University(A.A.M.A.S.U.) which was a college preparatory

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15program.He played high school rugby his junior andsenior years.Marvin attended Marion Military Instituteunder Foundation sponsorship this year.

Captain John F. Laboon ’44Memorial Honor ScholarCaptain John F.Laboon ’44Memorial Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by John R.Strachan ’44 a FoundationAssociate Trustee is Gary G.Gilbert III, a graduate fromRiverside Military Academylocated in Gainesville,GA.Garywas a member of the NationalHonor Society and Horton

Society.He received four varsity letters in wrestling, threein lacrosse and two in cross-country.Gary was team captainfor wrestling and cross-country his senior year.Garyreceived many JROTC awards such as Superior Cadet inthe region.Gary attended Hargrave Military Academy inChatham,VA,under Foundation sponsorship this year.

The Admiral Charles R.Larson ’58 Honor ScholarThe Admiral Charles R.Larson’58 Honor Scholar, a scholarshipestablished by the Trustees of theNaval Academy Foundation forhis extraordinary service as two-time Superintendent of the NavalAcademy is Trey M.Gregory, agraduate of Flower Mound HighSchool in Dallas,TX.Trey was afour year All American swimmer

and a two year varsity football player.He was a member ofStudent Council Leadership Head at the school.Treyvolunteered outside of school for City House,a mainlyminority teen house that houses run-away teens.He was amember of his church youth group also.Trey mentoredelementary school kids at an at-risk elementary school andhelped tutor them for the state standardized tests.This yearTrey attended Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg,PA,under Foundation sponsorship,and was a member of theswim and football teams.

The Louis William AlterMemorial Scholar AthleteThe Louis William AlterMemorial Scholar Athlete, ascholarship created by his son L.William Alter Jr., a FoundationTrustee, is Charlotte K.Hauser, a graduate of SaratogaSprings High School in SaratogaSprings,NY, and attendedwinter term at National SportsAcademy in Lake Placid,NY,

all four years of high school.A three sport varsity athlete,Charlotte lettered in soccer and lacrosse and ski raced at

the FIS level for National Sports Academy.A lacrossegoalie,Charlotte’s New York team 6 went undefeated andwon their division at National Championships in 2007.She received the NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Award in2007 and 2008.An Elite Alpine ski racer, she hascompeted in Junior Olympic Championships from 2005-2008,was named to the NYS Alpine Elite Team in 2006and earned the Sally Davis Scholar Award 2006-2008.Charlotte was a member of her high school chorus forfour years and sang the National Anthem at many schooland civic events.Charlotte attended the National StudentLeadership Conference of American University for Lawand Advocacy in 2006 and was inducted into theNational Society of High School Scholars in 2007.Fluentin French,Charlotte participated in a French festival ofmusic and dance her junior and senior years, and was avolunteer tutor.At graduation, she received the GurtierBrothers Post #420 VFW Patriotism Award.Charlottereceived an offer of appointment last year but was injuredwhile skiing and was delayed entering USNA by oneyear.This year under Foundation sponsorship she attendedHudson Valley Community College in Troy,NY, andmade the President’s list.

Rear Admiral Ronald F.Marryott ’57 Honor ScholarRear Admiral Ronald F.Marryott ’57 Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by John R.Strachan ’44, a FoundationAssociate Trustee, is William C.Hughes III, a graduate withhonors from Sandpoint HighSchool in Sandpoint, ID.Willwas a member of the NationalHonor Society,Math Club,

Academic Decathlon and Sports Editor of his nationallyaward winning school paper.Lettering in football andwrestling,he received the Coach’s Team Captain and mostInspirational Wrestler Awards.Will earned the rank ofEagle Scout contributing more than 300 hours ofcommunity service.Additional accomplishments include:Boy’s State,U.S.Achievement Academy Awards,Who’sWho in America, Scholar Athlete,Most InspirationalSenior, Sandpoint’s Centennial Grand Marshall 2007,Cheryl Leadership Award and Black Belt in Taekwondo.Will attended Northwestern Preparatory School his firstsemester and North Idaho College for second semesterunder Foundation sponsorship.

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The Vice Admiral andMrs. Edward H. MartinHonor ScholarThe Vice Admiral and Mrs.Edward H.Martin HonorScholar, a scholarship created bytheir friends,Mr. and Mrs.PhilipD.Rowe Jr., of Reading,PA, isTravis M. Keating, a graduateof The Woodlands College ParkHigh School in the Woodlands,TX.Travis was a two year varsity

starter and two year All District performer for the footballteam.He was a three year starter on the varsity baseballteam earning All-District honors.Travis held a leadershipposition in Interact, organized Fellowship of ChristianAthletes meetings,was a member of the National CharityRoundtable since 2003, a co-founder of the College Park Chillin and Grillin Club.He was an active memberof the youth group at The Woodlands United MethodistChurch and participated in several mission trips across theUnited States.Travis attended The Hun School ofPrinceton in Princeton,NJ,under Foundation sponsorshipthis year.He played football and received First Team All-Prep honors.

The Steve BelichickMemorial ScholarThe Steve Belichick MemorialScholar, a scholarship created byhis family and many friends, isMatthew S. Kelley, a graduateof Desales High School inColumbus,OH.Matthew was amember of the NationalHonors Society,Math Club asan officer and the school’smusical.He was a three year

varsity football player, earning two letters while staring atoffensive tackle and guard.Matthew also played threeyears of club varsity rugby.He earned Boy Scouts ofAmerica highest award,Eagle Scout, through serving his troop as Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster.Matthew attended Wyoming Seminary in Kingston,PA, this year underFoundation sponsorship.He was a member of the varsity football team.

The Lieutenant MarkAllen Prusinski ’84,USNA, Memorial Honor ScholarThe Lieutenant Mark AllenPrusinski ’84,USNA,MemorialHonor Scholar, a scholarshipcreated by his mother, JoAnne T.Prusinski, is Thor J. Klinker, agraduate of South O’BrienHigh School in NorthwestIowa.Thor was a four year letter

winner in wrestling and football and was team captain hisjunior and senior years in both sports.He was a three timeAll-District selection in football and was also selected tosecond team All-State.Thor was also a member of theNational Honor Society and served on the studentcouncil as class president for three years and Student BodyPresident for one year.He volunteered as a youth soccercoach.This year under Foundation sponsorship Thorattended Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham,VA,where he was a platoon commander and was on thePresident’s Commendation list.

The Arie and Ida CrownMemorial Honor ScholarThe Arie and Ida CrownMemorial Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by the lateMr.Robert Crown, is DevinM. Laviano, a graduate of St.Anthony’s High School inSouth Huntington,NY.Devinwas a member of the varsityhockey, sailing and lacrosseteams.He was captain of the

hockey and sailing teams as a junior.His senior year hecaptured the High School State championship with St.Anthony’s, as well as Junior B National Championshipwith the Long Island Royals.He also has competed ininternational sailing events over the last seven years, as wellas working as Race Team coach for his yacht club.He is acertified level 2 sailing instructor.Under Foundationsponsorship this year,Devin attended Portsmouth AbbeySchool and participated in cross-country, hockey andsailing.He earned All League status in cross-country.

The William ErnestSisler ’83 MemorialHonor Scholar The William Ernest Sisler ’83Memorial Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by his fellowmembers of the Class of 1983 isMark E. Livengood, agraduate of Fort Myers HighSchool in Fort Myers, FL,wherehe earned an InternationalBaccalaureate Diploma.Mark

was recognized for meritorious community service atCape Coral Hospital in 2006 and was given the “JuniorVolunteer Service Award.”He was a member of theNational Honor Society,member of Mathematics andSocial Studies Honor Societies and excelled in athletics,receiving varsity letters in soccer, swimming and track.Heserved as captain of the soccer team in his senior year.Thatsame year, he tied the school scoring record and wasrecognized by his coaches with the Most Valuable PlayerAward.Mark was selected by the local press for the Tri-County All-Areas Soccer Team.This year Mark attendedNew Mexico Military Institute in Roswell,NM,wherehe was on the Superintendent’s List and was promoted toTeam Leader.

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17The William OvertonPayne Snead Jr. ’30Honor ScholarshipThe William Overton PayneSnead Jr. ’30 HonorScholarship, a scholarshipcreated by William O.P.Snead, isAlexander S. Lizotte, agraduate of Saint John’s HighSchool in Shrewsbury,MA.Alex lettered in track and field,cross-country,wrestling and

crew.He participated in History Club,French Club,Yearbook Club and also was a certified scuba diver in theScuba Diving Club.He was a member of the UnitedStates Naval Sea Cadet’s Corps.His community serviceactivities include: church Spring Clean Up, church rectoryrenovating and serving food to veterans at the Veteran’sShelter in Worcester,MA. In April 2007 he helped peoplerecover from Hurricane Katrina with the GlobalEncounter Organization and Relief Program.This yearunder Foundation sponsorship Alex attended TheGunnery in Washington,CT, and lettered in varsity crewand was also voted one of the assistant captains on the JVHockeyTeam.

The Class of 1934 Honor ScholarThe Class of 1934 HonorScholar, a scholarship created bythe Class, is Casey Long, agraduate of Amador Valley HighSchool in Pleasanton,CA.Casey was on the varsity divingteam.He scored in the top 10for best dives of the 21stcentury and scored in the top25 for the best dives since 1969.

He competed in the East Bay Athletic League.Casey wasin charge of making and posting all the school bulletins,twice a week.Outside of school, he participated inTaekwondo and Jujitsu for six years and earned a BrownBelt and also played on a city league in basketball for threeyears.He had an internship with his congressional officeand also volunteered in the community to help withbreast cancer, diabetes and autism.He is a big brother forBig Brothers Big Sisters and is an American Red Crosscertified lifeguard.Extracurricular activities include:weight lifting, running, swimming, SCUBA,Skeet andTrap shooting, and rifle shooting. In the summer of 2007,he went to Costa Rica to help build houses, teach Englishand paint schools.This year Casey attended GreystonePreparatory School at Schreiner University in Kerrville,TX,under Foundation sponsorship.

The Class of 1940 Honor ScholarThe Class of 1940 HonorScholar, a scholarship created by the Class, is Jordan B.McCullough, a graduate ofLee’s Summit North HighSchool in Lee’s Summit,MO.Jordan was a member of theNational Honor Society,wasstudent council Treasurer.Outside of school she traveled

and competed with her club soccer team including the Missouri ODP state and region teams. She alsovolunteered at a battered women’s center and was a YoungLife Minister. Jordan was a two-time award recipient ofthe 1st Team All-Region,1st Team All-Kansas City,1st Team All-Conference and 1st Team All-District insoccer. She also made the All-State team.She was also anAll-Conference and All-District award recipient in track.Jordan attended The Peddie School in Hightstown,NJ,under Foundation sponsorship this year.

The LieutenantCommander Wesley A.Brown ’49 Honor Scholar The Lieutenant CommanderWesley A.Brown ’49 HonorScholar, a scholarship created bya consortium of minority NavalAcademy graduates to includethe El Dorado Society is,Darrin W. McElroy, agraduate of Holy InnocentsEpiscopal School in Atlanta,

GA.Darrin was captain of the varsity football team hissenior year and earned letters in football his junior andsenior years.He earned the Most Improved Player Awardhis senior year, he was the number one receiver and hadover 425 yards gained.The football team earned a regionalberth and won the first round game his senior year.Darrin also participated in basketball and track and field.He earned a varsity letter in track and field his 10th, 11thand 12th grades and participated on the school record-setting 4X400 teams and qualified for Regionals in4X400.Darrin has played the viola in the school orchestrasince 6th grade and also in the church orchestra.Outsideof school he owned a lawn service and worked and wasinvolved in his community.This year under Foundationsponsorship Darrin attended New Mexico MilitaryInstitute in Roswell,NM.

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The Admiral Edward C.Kalbfus 1899 MemorialHonor ScholarThe Admiral Edward C.Kalbfus1899 Memorial Honor Scholar,a scholarship created by theSociety of Sponsors of theUnited States Navy, is Miles E.McGee, a graduate ofFontainebleau High School in Mandeville, LA.Milesparticipated in Boy Scouts and

in paintball.His junior year, he was selected as seniorpatrol leader of his Boy Scout troop and was also selectedto be the crew leader for his crew at Philmont ScoutRanch where they completed one of the most difficulttreks at the ranch.Miles attained the rank of Eagle Scouthis senior year.During his senior year, he created the firstscholastically recognized paintball club in the state ofLouisiana.This year under Foundation sponsorship,Milesattended Marion Military Institute in Marion,AL, andwas selected as the XO of his company.

The Rear AdmiralCharles A. Buchanan ’26Scholar AthleteThe Rear Admiral Charles A.Buchanan ’26 Scholar Athlete,a scholarship created by Rear Admiral Buchanan, aFoundation Trustee, is Erin K.McKenna, a graduate ofMerion Mercy Academy inMerion Station,PA.Erin was amember of the field hockey

team, swim team and lacrosse teams. She was captain ofher swim team during her junior and senior year and wasnamed to the First Team All-Main Line Swim Team.As captain and goalie,Erin led her lacrosse team to theCatholic Academy League Championship. She was namedthe All-Star goalie for the Catholic Academy League.Atthe end of her senior year,Erin was awarded the ChristianAthlete Award for demonstrating leadership, spirit andoverall athletic ability. In addition to playing sports,Erinwas involved in Community Service Corps. She could beseen dressing up as Santa Claus every year at ChristmasEve for Operation Santa Claus. Erin also spent ten dayson a Navajo reservation teaching bible school andlearning about the unique culture of the Navajo with theMercy Volunteer Program.She was Secretary of theNational Honor Society and received high honors everyyear.Erin attended Mercersburg Academy underFoundation sponsorship this year where she participatedon the swim and lacrosse teams and sang with Magalia,the women’s a cappella group.

The Class of 1935Memorial ScholarAthleteThe Class of 1935 MemorialScholar Athlete, a scholarshipcreated by Captain D.O.VanNess,USNR (Ret.), aFoundation Trustee, in memoryof his classmates lost in combat,is Riley W. McSweeney, agraduate of Bellarmine CollegePreparatory School in San Jose,

CA.Riley lettered in Varsity Football and Wrestling.During his senior year the football team won the WCALleague championship. In wrestling he qualified for theCentral Coast Section Championships Riley was selectedas a Presidential Ambassador for his school.Outside ofschool he was involved in Habitat for Humanity,Homeless Shelters,Red Cross, Special Olympics andtutoring.He was a member of his church youth group.Riley was also a member of the Big Brother program.This year under Foundation sponsorship,Riley attendedNew Mexico Military Institute in Roswell,NM.

The James L. Holloway III’43 Scholar AthleteThe James L.Holloway III ’43Scholar Athlete, a scholarshipestablished by C.ThomasClagett Jr., a FoundationTrustee, is Matthew K.McVay, a graduate of MountAnthony Union High Schoolin Bennington,VT.Mattparticipated in wrestling andfootball for four years, starting

for three of them, as well as track his senior year.Whileplaying football, he was voted to the All League team as aDefensive End.During his wrestling career, he was a twotime Vermont State Champion at 189 pounds and helpedhis team to place in the top ten at the New EnglandChampionship Tournament three times.After wrestlingseason ended,Matt was involved in coaching the localyouth wrestling league and helped run the tournaments.He won the Tri Honor Athlete Award as well as the maleAthlete of the Year Award his senior year.Matt attendedWyoming Seminary Preparatory School in Kingston,PA,under Foundation sponsorship this year.

The Robert G. Hecht ’63Memorial Honor ScholarThe Robert G.Hecht ’63Memorial Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by Bob’sclassmates and friends isWilliam D. Newberry, agraduate of Glenwood HighSchool in Chatham, IL.Danielwas captain of his varsitywrestling team his senior year of

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19high school, and a letter winner for three years.He was AllAcademic and All Conference on the varsity wrestlingteam.Daniel was also a member of Key Club.Daniel is amember of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.He was a CPRcertified lifeguard through the American Red Cross.Healso volunteered in his community and church for severalprojects and was an umpire for a youth softball recreationorganization.Daniel attended New Mexico MilitaryInstitute this year under Foundation sponsorship and wason the Superintendent and Dean’s List.

The Vice AdmiralWilliam P. Lawrence ’51Memorial Honor ScholarThe Vice Admiral William P.Lawrence ’51 Memorial HonorScholar, scholarship created byhis family and friends isRandall A. Newsome, agraduate of East Lincoln SeniorHigh School in Denver,NC.Alex lettered in basketball all four years, he was All

Conference three years,Most Valuable Player two years ina row and was nominated as a McDonald’s High SchoolAll American his senior year.Other extracurricularactivities he participated in were the Beta Club, StudentGovernment Association,History Club and Latin Club.He was active in his church and youth group for a verylong time and has done volunteer projects such as Katrinarelief in Gulfport,MI, and mission trips to the mountainsof North Carolina.He took piano lessons for two yearsand taught himself to play the guitar.This year Alexattended Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham,VA,and played post graduate basketball.

The Class of 1942 Honor ScholarThe Class of 1942 HonorScholar, a scholarship created bythe Class, is Jordyn E. Nicholl,a graduate of Excel ChristianAcademy in Cartersville,GA.Jordyn was president of hersenior class, an officer in Y-Club(a community service club) andparticipated in Fellowship ofChristian Athletes. She was a

four year letter recipient for diving and was Captain allfour years.At the state level of competition, Jordyn placedin the top ten every year.During her junior and seniorsummers she volunteered for the Lighthouse FamilyRetreat for families with Kids With Cancer.This yearJordyn attended Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg,PA,under Foundation sponsorship and lettered in varsitydiving and was captain of the team and participated onthe rock climbing team.

The Vice Admiral RobertB. Pirie ’26 Honor ScholarThe Vice Admiral Robert B.Pirie ’26 Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by ananonymous donor, is NicholasK. Ogier, a graduate of theAmerican School in Japan.He isoriginally from a small town onMaui,HI, but spent most of hislife overseas.Throughout highschool, he was on the cross-

country and track and field teams.As an active participantof the Community Oriented Student Action (COSA)club,he helped prepare and deliver food to the homeless.He was also a member of Habitat for Humanity, andtraveled to Thailand with the group to help build one ofHabitat’s many houses there.Nicholas attended NorthfieldMount Hermon School in Northfield,MA, and was amember of the Ski and Crew teams.

Captain Patrick M.Klokow ’99 MemorialHonor ScholarCaptain Patrick M.Klokow ’99Memorial Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by his familyand many friends, is NicholasK. Poremski, a graduate ofParkville High School inBaltimore,MD.Nicholas hasbeen involved with the MarineCorps JROTC since the ninth

grade and rose to the rank of Cadet Major and was theunit’s company commander for two years.He also wasactive in cross-country and track and field.Nicholas wasclass president and attended Boys State Leadership seminarand attended several JROTC leadership camps.This yearNicholas attended Valley Forge Military Academy andCollege under Foundation sponsorship.He also remainedactive in half marathons and triathlons.

Captain William J.Strachan ’19 MemorialHonor Scholar Captain William J. Strachan ’19Memorial Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by his family,is Margaret L. Puch, agraduate of Burnsville SeniorHigh School in Burnsville,MN.Maggie swam for six yearsincluding four for her highschool varsity team.She earned

All-American honors for the years 06-07 and 07-08. Sheis a record holder at her home pool in Burnsville.Outsideof the pool and school,Maggie was active in hercommunity, she volunteered at Feed My StarvingChildren and organized Toys for Tots drives.This yearMaggie attended The Peddie School in Hightstown,NJ,and was on the swim team.

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The Society of SponsorsHonor Scholar The Society of Sponsors HonorScholar, a scholarship created bythe Trustees of the NavalAcademy Foundation, is DanielC. Quinn, a graduate of St.Mary’s High School inAnnapolis,MD.Danny was amember of the Principal’sHonor Roll, First Honor Roll,National Honors Society,

Student Government and Varsity Swimming.He wasawarded the School Citizenship Award, School SpiritAward, School Leadership Award as well as the President’sAward for Outstanding Academic Excellence.He startedthe Varsity Swim Team his freshman year,was awarded St.Mary’s to two undefeated seasons and two MIAAChampionship titles.As a member of the Naval AcademyAquatic Club he was an NCSA Junior National Qualifier,was a member of the USA Swimming Scholastic All-America Team for three years, and won seven individualEastern Zone Long Course Championship Titles.Outsideof school and swimming he volunteered for MarylandTherapeutic Riding and gave tours for the HistoricAnnapolis Foundation.Danny attended MercersburgAcademy in Mercersburg,PA, this year under Foundationsponsorship where he was on the swim team.

The Roy Campbell Smith Scholar Athlete The Roy Campbell Smith Scholar Athlete, a scholarship

in honor of four consecutivegenerations of alumni,established by Captain Smith, aFoundation Trustee, is John R.Richey, a graduate of EpiscopalHigh School in Alexandria,VA.John served as a monitor,whichis a selective position awarded toonly twenty-four students at theschool.The monitors served asthe leaders of the school.Hewas also the president of theYoung Republicans and editor

of the school yearbook. John lettered in varsity squash andlacrosse. In his junior and senior years he was the recipientof the William Deal Waxter Jr.Award for MVP for squash.Serving as a captain his junior and senior year, he led histeam to two of the best finishes in Episcopal squashhistory. In his senior year the team was 22nd in the nationfor squash. John was ranked top 50 in the nation for theBU17 division.Outside of school, he spent his summerworking road construction in Central Florida. Johnattended Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg,PA, thisyear and was a member of the varsity cross-country,squash, and lacrosse teams.He served as a team captain ofthe squash team.

The Rear Admiral RobertW. McNitt ’38, USN(Ret.), Scholar Athlete The Rear Admiral Robert W.McNitt ’38,USN (Ret.),Scholar Athlete, a scholarshipestablished by C.ThomasClagett Jr., a Foundation Trustee,in appreciation of AdmiralMcNitt’s many years ofextraordinary service to theNaval Academy, is Matthew B.

Richmond, a graduate of Portage Central High Schoolin Kalamazoo,MI.Matt has been playing tennis since theage of eight.He was a three year captain of the tennisteam and lettered all three years.Matt played in theKalamazoo Super Hard Court Nationals and won a highschool state title.He also was involved in ice hockey.Mattwas a member of the National Honor Society.Outside ofschool, he was involved with Special Olympics and hislocal church program.This year Matt attended NewMexico Military Institute in Roswell,NM,underFoundation sponsorship.

The Commander RolandT. E. Bowler Jr. ’45, USN (Ret.), MemorialHonor Scholar The Commander Roland T.E.Bowler Jr. ’45,USN (Ret.),Memorial Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by the Class,is Zachariah R. Rocco, agraduate of Clearview RegionalHigh School in Mullica Hill,NJ.Zach played baseball, soccer

and lettered in cross-country and track.He was captain ofthe cross-country team his junior and senior years.Zachalso earned 1st Team All South Jersey, raced in the Meet ofChampions, broke his home course record and wasawarded the sportsmanship award.He was also a memberof the National Honors Society, Student Council,VarsityClub, Interact,Erase Racism and Sexism Everywhere(ERASE) and attended NJ Boys State.He was an activemember of his church.Under Foundation sponsorshipthis year Zach attended The Hill School in Pottstown,PA,and ran cross-country, track and was an Eco Captain aspart of the school’s Sustainability program.

The RALPH TALBOT (DD390)Memorial Honor ScholarThe RALPH TALBOT (DD390)Memorial Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by theshipmates of RALPH TALBOT tohonor those shipmates whowere killed in action while onboard and serving in RALPH

TALBOT during WWII, isZacharyT. Ryan, a graduate

Daniel C. Quinn

John R. Richey

Matthew B. Richmond

Zachariah R. Rocco

Zachary T. Ryan

21of Sandra Day O’Connor High School in San Antonio,TX.During high school, he was involved in NationalHonor Society and earned the AP Scholar award hissenior year.While in high school, he participated in BoyScouts, and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. For his projecthe renovated bathrooms at a riding therapy center thatcaters to mentally handicapped children and adults.Throughout high school he competed in swimming andwater polo, being named to the Speedo Academic All-American team in both swimming and water polo and 1st team All-Region Water Polo team his senior year.Histeam advanced to the state water polo tournament hisjunior and senior year.While swimming,he set severalschool records,won numerous district titles and advancedto the regional championship all four years of high school.Outside of school he also participated in USASwimming, swimming numerous times in the SpeedoSenior Sectional Championships.This year Zacharyattended New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell,NM,under Foundation sponsorship.

The Robert andKathleen Verratti Honor ScholarshipThe Robert and KathleenVerratti Honor Scholarship,established by the VerrattiFamily, is Scott A. Sabbatini, agraduate of St.Mary’s HighSchool in Annapolis,MD.Scottstarted playing water polo in the5th grade, but swam sincekindergarten.He swam for his

high school varsity swim team all four years.He playedwater polo for the United States Naval Academy AquaticsClub.He was team captain of the water polo team hissenior year.He has traveled all over the country to playwater polo, including Pennsylvania,Connecticut,California,Massachusetts, Florida,Virginia,New Jerseyand New York.While in California, he participated inthree Junior Olympics and the 20 and Under Men’sNational Championship tournament.While in Florida, heparticipated in the Junior Olympics and the South FloridaInternational Tournament.During his senior year, he wasvoted President of the Junior Civitan Club.This yearunder Foundation sponsorship Scott attended The HillSchool in Pottstown,NJ, and was a member of the waterpolo and swim teams.

The Rear Admiral ArthurG. Esch ’40 Honor Scholar The Rear Admiral Arthur G.Esch ’40 Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by theDistrict of Columbia Councilto honor all deceased Officersand Directors of the D.C.Council of the Navy League ofthe United States, is LavontayR. Santos, a graduate of King

George High School in King George,VA.Lavontayearned a varsity letter in cross-country, and three varsityletters in indoor and outdoor track.He was a member ofFuture Business Leaders of America,Mock Trail,Fellowship of Christian Athletes and was editor-in-chiefof his high school newspaper.Lavontay was a member ofArmy JROTC his freshman and sophomore year of highschool then moved to Virginia where he participated inthe Navy JROTC program as served as the Color GuardCommander,Company Senior Chief and CommandingOfficer of Fox Company.Lavontay attended New MexicoMilitary Institute in Roswell,NM,under Foundationsponsorship this year.

The Class of 1946 Honor ScholarThe Class of 1946 HonorScholar, a scholarship created bythe Class, is Lorenzo J. Santos,a graduate of King GeorgeHigh School in King George,VA.Lorenzo was active invarsity football, track and cross-country.He was also in StudentCongress,Debate,Theatre,Forensics League,where he was

a district champion,NJROTC where he served asoperations officer of his unit his senior year.Lorenzo was amember of Sea Cadets throughout all four years of highschool, achieving the rank of Chief Petty Officer. In hissenior year,Lorenzo helped form and lead his school’s firstever Mock Trial team to a third place victory at the statelevel in their first year of competition.This year underFoundation sponsorship he attended Marion MilitaryInstitute in Marion,AL,where he was elected President ofhis class, served on the school’s Honor Council and waschosen to be the Battalion S-5 for the spring semester.

The Lieutenant RobertW. Vogel ’89, USN,Memorial Honor ScholarThe Lieutenant Robert W.Vogel’89,USN,Memorial HonorScholar, a scholarship created byhis parents,Robert,Class of1961, and Judith;his sister,Karen; and his aunt,ChristineVogel Lorenzen is Joseph J.Savo, a graduate of ConestogaHigh School in Berwyn,PA.

Joe was a member of the crew team for three years.Hereceived the Outstanding Athlete Award in his novice yearand the Hammer Award in his senior year for setting ateam erg record with the best 2k time. Also in his senioryear, his boat placed first at the CSSRA Championshipand fourth at the U.S.Youth National Championship. Joewas the Technology Scholar and received a Service andLeadership Award his senior year.He participated in theMS 150 bike tour for three years to raise money andawareness to help people affected by Multiple Sclerosis.

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Joe attended the Kent School in Kent,CT,underFoundation sponsorship and was a member of the cross-country, swimming and crew teams.

The HOUSTON CA-30Memorial ScholarshipThe HOUSTON CA-30Memorial Scholarship, ascholarship established by theHOUSTON CA-30 SurvivorsAssociation in memory of theship and her men,“StillStanding Watch over the SundaStrait,” is Stephen J. Scales, agraduate of Texas High Schoolin Texarkana,TX.Stephen

graduated Magna Cum Laude, a distinguished graduateand scholar. Stephen was a member of the NationalHonor Society,Calculus Club,Chess Club,Risk Club,Senior Student Council,Tiger Vision,UIL Science Team,Varsity Soccer and Swim Team.He was awarded the MostScholastic Academic All State for soccer.He wasnominated for the National Society of High SchoolScholars and to attend the National Youth LeadershipForum on Defense, Intelligence and Diplomacy.He wasselected as Who’s Who Among American High SchoolStudents. Stephen was a member of the Fellowship BibleChurch in Texarkana,TX,where he taught and servedwith Project Serve and Young Life. Stephen attendedGreystone Preparatory School at Schreiner University inKerrville,TX, this year under Foundation sponsorship.Hemade the President’s List and was Vice-President ofGreystone Prep School.

The Paul C. Cook ’34Memorial Honor ScholarThe Paul C.Cook ’34Memorial Honor Scholar, ascholarship created by hisdaughter, Sandra Cook, isBuckley G. Smith, a graduateof Woodberry Forest School inWoodberry Forest,VA.Buckywas a four year varsity letterwinner in lacrosse and indoortrack and was a two year varsity

letter winner in football.As a sophomore he earned AllLeague honors in indoor track and as a senior, he earnedAll League honors in lacrosse.He also captained both thefootball and lacrosse team and was awarded the Richard S.Godine Award for excellence in athletics. In his senioryear he was elected to the school’s Prefect Board and wasa member of the Engineering Club all four years of highschool.This year under Foundation sponsorship Buckyattended The Kiski School in Saltsburg,PA, and was amember of the varsity lacrosse team and was also theweight lifting coach and was on the honor roll.

The Rear Admiral C.Elliott Loughlin, USN(Ret.) Scholar AthleteThe Rear Admiral C.ElliottLoughlin,USN (Ret.) ScholarAthlete, a scholarship created by C.Thomas Clagett Jr. isAndrew J. Stanley, a graduateof Coronado High School inCoronado,CA.Andrew wasinvolved in baseball and in theNJROTC unit.Andrew held

the rank of cadet lieutenant commander and thecommanding officer of the unit.His senior year Andrewreceived several awards for academics, patriotism, andleadership including Meritorious Achievement Award inNJROTC.He was also a member of the National HonorSociety.Andrew attended New Mexico Military Institutein Roswell,NM,under Foundation sponsorship this year.

The Myrtle and EdmundPowell Memorial Honor Scholar The Myrtle and EdmundPowell Memorial HonorScholar, a scholarship created bytheir son,Commander EugeneValencia, is Brendan J.Sullivan, a graduate of NorthStafford High School inStafford,VA.Brendan lettered infour varsity sports: football,

indoor track, ice hockey and four times in lacrosse.Hewas captain of the varsity ice hockey and lacrosse teams.He contributed in winning two state championships inice hockey as well as one district banner and two regionalbanners in lacrosse.Brendan made two trips to the Statetournaments in lacrosse.Under Foundation sponsorshipthis year,Brendan attended the Kiski School in Saltsburg,PA, and participated in varsity hockey and lacrosse.He wasalso on the honors list.

The Class of 1948 Honor ScholarThe Class of 1948 HonorScholar, a scholarship created bythe Class, is Parker D.Summers, a graduate ofHerbert Henry Dow HighSchool in Midland,MI.Parkerplayed football, baseball andtrack. In football he won thefour year Iron Man Award,the Coaches Award for

commitment and work ethic and made the SaginawValley All-American team four years in a row.He wasinducted into National Honor Society as a sophomoreand was nominated for two leadership excellenceconferences.Parker was very active in his church,participating in three mission trips and was a student

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23leader of the youth group.Parker attended WesternReserve Academy in Hudson,OH, this year underFoundation sponsorship where he was a member of thewrestling and track teams and was a student coach for thefootball team.

The Colonel Norman R.K. Stanford ’44Memorial Scholar The Colonel Norman R.K.Stanford ’44,Memorial Scholar,a scholarship created by thePatrick Lefler Family, is EdgarD.Takeda, a graduate of SaintAugustine High School in SanDiego,CA.Edgar was captain ofthe cross-country and trackteams his junior and senior year.

He was captain of the soccer team his senior year.Edgarwas a member of Key Club,Poker Club,Paintball Cluband Cycling Club.He taught Karate for two years.Edgarvolunteered with the soup kitchen at Saint Vincent DePaul, assisted at the San Diego Blood Drive, helped withbeach cleanup and assisted in Police Olympics.Edgar isfluent in Spanish and English.This year under Foundationsponsorship he attended New Mexico Military Institutein Roswell,NM,and participated in the Paintball Club.

The Brigadier GeneralRobert F. McDermottHonor ScholarThe Brigadier General RobertF.McDermott Honor Scholar, ascholarship established by theBoard of Directors of theUnited Services AutomobileAssociation in recognition of hiscareer of achievement as amilitary officer, distinguishededucator and corporate

executive, is Michael W.Thorsen, a graduate of BarronCollier High School in Naples, FL.Michael graduated atthe top of his class and participated in Academic Team,Debate Team, and National Honor Society.He playedsaxophone,piano, and was a drummer for the jazz bandand drumline.Outside of school, he was a hockeygoaltender for the AAA Florida Everblades and alsotaught kids how to scuba dive.Michael attendedNorthfield Mount Hermon School in Northfield,MA,this year under Foundation sponsorship where heparticipated in hockey, crew, jazz band and work music combo.

The CommanderCharles G. RohrbaughHonor ScholarThe Commander Charles G.Rohrbaugh Honor Scholar, ascholarship created in the trustagreement of his wife,Ruth M.Rohrbaugh, is Robert E.Van Winter, a graduate ofMount Saint Charles Academyin Woonsocket,RI.Rob was athree sport varsity athlete and

lettered in soccer, hockey and tennis.He was also involvedwith the Cumberland Youth Commission, an advisorbranch to the town government.He volunteered atBecause He Lives Soup Kitchen in Woonsocket.This yearRob attended Vermont Academy in Saxtons River,VT,and lettered in mountain biking and hockey and alsoplayed tennis.

The Class of 1949Memorial Honor Scholar The Class of 1949 MemorialHonor Scholar, a scholarshipcreated by the Class is BennyL.Vann Jr., a graduate of WestMifflin Area High School inWest Mifflin,PA.Bennyparticipated and was a letterrecipient in track and field,lettered three times in footballand lettered four times in

swimming.He was also a team captain for the footballteam and named an All-Conference linebacker his senioryear.Benny was an active member of the AFJROTCprogram in which he achieved the rank of Cadet Majorand received many awards through his four years in theprogram.Other activities that he was involved in include;Student Council,National Honor Society,Boy Scouts ofAmerica and he was the student body President for thePTSA at his school.Benny attended The Kiski School inSaltsburg,PA, this year under Foundation sponsorshipwhere he participated in football and swimming andmaintained high honors.

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Athletic and Scholarship Programs Fall Trustees Meeting

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Athletic and Scholarship Programs Pre-I Day Reception

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