UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION, INC. ATHLETIC AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS 2012-13 Annual Newsletter n 48th Edition

From the Chairman or nearly 70 years, we have Athletic Excellence Fund as part Fprovided promising students of their ongoing class fundraising opportunities to enter the Naval projects, and the Classes of 1955 and Academy via our preparatory school 1964 have included our prep school program. This program has sponsored scholarships and athletic excellence more than 3,500 deserving candidates support in their projects. Many to the Naval Academy, and today Trustees are now including these there are almost 250 Foundation priorities in their estate plans. It’s a graduates within the Brigade of group effort! Midshipmen. Equally important, The strength and vitality of our and in consonance with our mission organization continues as evidenced of maintaining the Naval Academy’s by the induction of the following 18 athletic excellence, we also provide new Trustees, who were welcomed critical financial support to all at our Fall and Spring meetings: physical mission areas—including Chairman ADM Tom Lynch ’64, USN (Ret.), addresses the Trustees. club, intramural and varsity CAPT Maureen Cragin ’85, USNR athletic programs. Mary Gilman ’92 Our Foundation, which includes Col Jim Gfrerer, USMC ’87 Trustees, Emeriti and Foundation David Gray Parents, was an integral part of the Matt Jacobson ’84 In this issue… last $250 million-plus comprehensive Tom Jones ’72 campaign to support the U.S. Naval Maj Quintin Jones ’98, USMC From the Chairman ...... 1 Academy. In fact, our small group RADM Matt Klunder ’82, USN alone contributed more than $41 Jocelyn Butcher Lane ’01 From the Executive Director . . .3 million toward the campaign goal, Peter Lengyel ’84 Awards ...... 5 thereby continuing our tradition Carl Liebert ’87 of relevance and responsiveness to David McDonnell ’85 The Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy . . . .8 the Naval Academy. The Athletic Mike McGee ’01 Excellence Fund was established to Gen Peter Pace ’67, USMC Cooperating Prep Schools preserve this tradition of support. RADM Kendell Pease ’68, USN 2012-13 ...... 8 Athletic excellence is now our RADM Bob Shumaker ’56, USN Statement of primary fundraising focus. We have Will Smith ’97 Financial Position ...... 9 asked all of our Trustees to support CDR Dave Wilson ’74, USN Foundation Prep School this important program. In addition, Students ’17 ...... 10 several classes have included the (continued on page 2)

SAVE THE DATE 70TH ANNIVERSARY MAY 2-3, 2014 UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION, INC. ATHLETICATHLETICAND ANDSCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIPPROGRAMS PROGRAMS n n n n Football. Sprint Maury, Mitch to Award Coach’s presenting (Ret.), USN ’64, Lynch Tom ADM that hastaken placeatNavy-Marine transformation seen theextraordinary visited Annapolis recently, you have continues unabated. Ifyou have renaissance ofNavy athletics the pastyear: passing offourfellow Trustees during Trustee since1989 CAPT Roger Onorati’61, USN Trustee since1977 ADM FrankKelso II’56, USN Trustee since1989 Emeritus CDR BillEarl’51, USN Trustee since1981 Emeritus Don Buhrer ’48 On amore positive note, the It ismy the saddutytoreport midshipmen deserve nothingless. offered attheNaval Academy. Our the world-class athletic facilities these projects have enhanced greatly much-needed renovation. All of house, Hubbard Hall, underwent a major teams. Recently, thecrew foul weather for practicefacilities and now housesanindoortrackand Brown Fieldhousewas dedicated to thestadium. Elsewhere, the Wesley havetelevision facilities beenadded areas andnew scoreboard and terror. Several new suites, recruiting continue today intheglobalwar on in eachofournation’s wars and whohavepersonnel participated made by Corps ourNavy andMarine tothesacrifice it isafittingmemorial More importantly,in thecountry! mid-sized collegefootballstadium recognized as themostbeautiful Stadium. Memorial Corps It’s now Chairman Rear , USN(Ret.) Thomas C. Lynch ’64 working withyou throughout theyear. without you! in thefuture. We couldnotdoit andwillcontinue todoso Brigade overall athleticexcellencewithinthe have madeasignificantimpacton your support. personal Ourefforts Naval Academy nextyear! to the anniversary ofsupport we plantocelebrate our are now apart. With thatinmind, andtraditionofwhichthey heritage athletesabouttherich programs andeducateour projects toassistNavy athletic involved inawiderangeofvolunteer Trustees have steppedupandare school studentsreceives. Finally, our tuition assistanceeachofourprep have alsoincreased theamountof athleticexcellence.who support We those Trustees, parents andfriends $25,000/year forfive years) ofNavy Friends Athletics— Rip Miller—$15,000/year and levels years. There are new recognition athletic programs over thepastseveral forNavyour financialsupport We have achieved thatby increasing to theneedsofNaval Academy. is toremain relevant andresponsive I lookforward toseeingyou and Finally, Ithankeachofyou for Again, ourFoundation’s purpose (Fleet Club—$5000/year, 70th for From the Executive Director 3

his has been another outstanding monetary support to the Naval Tyear for our Athletic and Scholarships Academy and Naval Academy Program. I am privileged to work Athletic Association for varsity, club with so many wonderful families and intramural sports programs. and candidates, our own Alumni Much of the renovation work at Association and Foundation, as well Navy-Marine Corps Memorial as the staffs of the Naval Academy Stadium was funded by our Admissions and Athletic departments. organization. We are also committed Our Spring and Fall meetings to helping keep the current football were each attended by many of coaching staff intact. With Ken our 250 active Trustees and their Niumatalolo as Navy’s head coach spouses. The focus at both events and a slate of challenging but was maintaining our relevance to winnable games this year, we have the Naval Academy and promoting a great opportunity to extend our the Athletic Excellence Fund and current run of successful seasons and the prep school program. While we retain the Commander-in-Chief’s Executive Director CAPT Ed Wallace ’72, USN (Ret.). are doing very well overall, we still Trophy. Coaching staff stability is need your help in our mission to critical to the program’s success. support these important programs. During the past year, we $1.53 million during the upcoming The information provided below provided more than $1.4 million in year to not just the major sports, but gives you an idea of the wonderful private grants for recruiting, team all varsity, club and intramural teams impact we’ve had over the past year. and coaches’ travel, trophies, team at the Naval Academy. equipment, radio broadcasting, In just the last several years, our Athletic Support athletic facilities and annual coaches unique organization has contributed An important part of our mission and midshipmen athletic awards. We many millions of critical dollars to is, of course, the Foundation’s are committed to providing more than (continued on page 4)

CAPT Ed Wallace ’72, USN (Ret.), with Foundation midshipmen at Spring Trustees’ dinner. .

INC VADM Michael H. Miller ’74, USN; USNA Commandant

, CAPT Bill Byrne ’87 USN; and our Foundation’s Chairman RADM Tom Lynch ’64, USN (Ret.), were there, too. Next year’s Foundation prep class (USNA 2018) is already formed, with 45 prep students enrolled at our affiliated schools for

PROGRAMS the 2013-14 academic year. Their credentials are just as impressive as the classes that preceded them. Historically, 95 percent of our sponsorees become midshipmen each year. Of that number, almost 90 percent will graduate from USNA in four years with a bachelor CAPT Ed Wallace ’72, USN (Ret.), speaking to the Trustees at Spring meeting. of science degree, the highest of any accession source to the Academy. So, this program is a win-win for our the Naval Academy, the preparatory An outstanding 95 percent of the 54 students and the Naval Academy! school program and Navy athletics. original Foundation-sponsored prep If you have any questions or We could not accomplish this school students, 51 (40 men and 11 want to do more to support our without the generous contributions women) became midshipmen on programs, don’t hesitate to call our we receive each year from our Induction Day. office. Thanks again for your Trustees, parents and other friends We hosted a wonderful reception outstanding support! of the Naval Academy.Thanks again in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial for your sincere commitment to Stadium’s banquet facility for excited this unique foundation! Foundation students and their families the day before Induction Edward C. Wallace ’72 SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship Programs Day. More than 300 people attended Captain, USN (Ret.) We completed another successful the event. It was a great way to say Executive Director admissions cycle for the entering “Welcome Aboard!” to the newest USNA Class of 2017 on 27 June. Plebe Class. USNA Superintendent AND

Coach Ed Perry wrestling presentation. UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION ATHLETIC AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS ATHLETIC Awards 5 Admiral Louis E. Denfeld Memorial Award The Admiral Louis E. Denfeld Memorial Award recognizes that Foundation-sponsored member of the graduating class who has best displayed traits of leadership, demonstrated academic proficiency and participated extensively in extracurricular activities. The award honors Admiral Denfeld, a 1912 graduate of the Academy, a destroyerman in World War I, a submariner in the ’20s and ’30s and Chief of Naval Operations in 1947. After retirement, he became the original Chairman of the Foundation Trustees’ Executive Committee. This year’s recipient of the Denfeld Award was Midshipman Midshipmen award winners at Spring Trustee dinner banquet. Miles McGee from Purcellville, VA. Miles attended Marion Military Institute, in Marion, AL, under in leadership and competitive spirit. development of Navy football as Foundation sponsorship. He This award honors “Piggy” Jones, a coach and assistant director of majored in history and his service one of the founders of the Naval athletics for 48 years (1926-74). selection was Navy pilot. Academy Foundation, who personally This year’s recipient of the Miller led the preparatory school program Award was Midshipman Keenan H. McCoy Jones Award during the ’40s and ’50s. Reynolds from Antioch, TN. Keenan The H. McCoy Jones Award This year’s recipient of the Jones’ is majoring in political science. recognizes that Foundation- Award was Midshipman Nicholas sponsored member of the graduating Poremski from Baltimore, MD. Roger Staubach Trophy class who has demonstrated the Nick attended Valley Forge Military The Roger Staubach Trophy honors highest degree of excellence in the Academy and College in Wayne, PA, Roger Staubach ’65. Roger, the Naval Academy athletic program and as a Foundation-sponsored student. recipient of the Heisman, Maxwell He majored in comparative politics and Walter Camp trophies and the and his service selection was Special Naval Academy Athletic Association Operations (SEAL). sword as well as a three-time winner of the Thompson Trophy, was also E.E. “Rip” Miller Varsity a first team All-American at Football Award quarterback and MVP of Super The E.E. “Rip” Miller Varsity Bowl VI and is a member of the Football Award is presented annually National Football Foundation, the by the Naval Academy Foundation College Hall of Fame and the Pro to that member of the varsity Football Hall of Fame. Presented football squad who is voted by his by the Trustees of the U.S. Naval teammates as having contributed Academy Foundation Athletic and the most to the team. This award Scholarship Programs, this trophy

ADM Louis E. Denfeld Award is a lasting tribute to Rip Miller, ADM Bob Natter ’67, USN (Ret.), with Midshipman who played a major role in the (continued on page 6) William McGee UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION, INC. ATHLETICATHLETICAND ANDSCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIPPROGRAMS PROGRAMS E.E. ”Rip” Miller Varsity Football Award Football Varsity Miller ”Rip” E.E. varsity footballplayer ofthe Trophy ispresented totheNavy Programs,Scholarship theJoe Bellino Academy Foundation Athletic and by the Trustees oftheU.S. Naval College HallofFame. Presented National Football Foundation and Joe was alsoa1977inducteetothe Athletic Association Sword in1961. Trophy andtheNaval Academy recipient ofboththe Thompson a Maxwell Award winner, and the team unanimous first All-American, Trophy winner, aswell asa records. Hewas the1960Heisman and set15Navalrushing Academy touchdowns, amassed1,664yards Playing bothways, Joe scored 31 to anOrangeBowl in1961. berth Football teamover three years and Joe Bellino’61. Joe ledtheNavy The Joe Bellino Trophy honors Joe Bellino Trophy (Nuclear). was Submarines selection andhisservice (Honors) majored insystemsengineering from Palos Heights, IL. Keegan Midshipman Keegan Wetzel success over hisvarsity playing career. themosttoteam’scontributed player classwhohas ofthegraduating theNavyhonors varsity football ADM Tom Lynch ’64, USN (Ret.) with Midshipman with (Ret.) USN ’64, Lynch Tom ADM Keenan Reynolds Keenan This year’s recipient was Joe Bellino and Napoleon McCallum Trophies McCallum Napoleon and Bellino Joe service selectionwas service Surface Warfare. majored inpoliticalscienceandhis from Columbia, SC. Gee Midshipman GeeGreene ground gainerover hisplaying career. classwhoistheleading graduating Midshipman GeeGreene his varsity playing career. yardsgained themostall-purpose in player classwhohas ofthegraduating presented totheNavy varsity football Napoleon McCallum Trophy is and CollegeHallofFame. The of theNationalFootball Foundation retirement. Heisa2003inductee forced his until akneeinjury he played fortheOaklandRaiders completing hisactive dutyobligation, 26 Naval Academy records. After yards with7,172andonceheld forall-purpose Division Ihistory Napoleon rankssecondinNCAA halfback in1983and1985, team A consensusfirst All-America Programs.Athletic andScholarship the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation and ispresented by the Trustees of in honorofNapoleonMcCallum’85, The NapoleonMcCallum Trophy is McCallum Trophy Napoleon Skip Orr ’65 with Midshipman Gee Gee Greene Gee Gee Midshipman with ’65 Orr Skip This year’s recipient was This year’s recipient was Surface Warfare.Surface selectionwasand herservice She majored inEnglishand Arabic Byrne Brigid Dolyniuk Trophywas her fouryears atthe Academy. andacademicsduring leadership class whohasexcelledinathletics, female midshipmanofthegraduating Dolyniuk Trophy ispresented toa Programs,Scholarship theCheryl Academy Foundation Athletic and by the Trustees oftheU.S. Naval Directors of America. Presented Information the CollegeSports as anacademic by All-American a QPRof3.5andwas alsoselected with majored insystemsengineering Hall ofFameforswimming. She was alsoinductedintotheNavy swim teamandthevolleyball team, Commander andwas captainofthe achieved thepositionofRegimental Lawrence Sword. Cheryl, who Thompson Trophy andthe Admiral volleyball, aswell asawinnerofthe inswimming,varsity letters crew, and ’83. was Cheryl therecipient of12 DolyniukCarlan honor ofCheryl Dolyniuk The Cheryl Trophy isin Cheryl Dolyniuk Trophy on theathletic field andtheideals discipline thecoachestaughtthem games. Their players remember the and won aschool-record 595 the headcoachfrom 1962to1993 coach (1937-61). Joe Duffserved as his25years as head 314 winsduring Bishop guidedNavy Baseballto Joe DuffandMaxBishop. Max Trophy isinhonorofNavy coaches The Joe Duff/MaxBishopBaseball Baseball Trophy Joe Duff/Max Bishop service selectionwas service Surface Warfare. majored inpoliticalscienceandhis from Columbia, SC. Gee This year’s recipient ofthe from . Midshipman 7 instilled in them as they headed off to the team’s success over his varsity their military careers. The two were playing career. coaches, they were teachers and they This year there were two prepared the players for careers in recipients of the Joe Duff/Max military service and in life. Presented Bishop Trophy: Midshipman Greg by the Trustees of the U.S. Naval Dupell and Midshipman Ben Academy Foundation Athletic and Nelson. Greg is from Tampa, FL, Scholarship Programs, the Joe and majored in history. His service Duff/Max Bishop Baseball Trophy selection was Navy Pilot. Ben is from is presented to the Navy varsity Winter Springs, FL, and majored in baseball player of the graduating ocean engineering. His service class who has contributed the most to selection was Naval Flight . 1st LT Travis L. Manion Wrestling Trophy BGEN Dave Papak ’76, USMC (Ret.), with Lieutenant Commander Midshipman Mason Bailey Erik Kristensen Crew Trophy The Lieutenant Commander Erik The recipient of the LCDR Erik Kristensen Crew Trophy is in Kristensen Crew Trophy was memory of LCDR Erik Kristensen Midshipman William McGee ’95, killed in action in Afghanistan. from Okatie, SC. He majored in The LCDR Erik Kristensen Crew history (Honors) and his service Trophy is presented by RADM and selection was Marine Corps Ground. Mrs. Edward Kristensen and friends and classmates to the Navy varsity The 1st LT Travis L. heavyweight crew member of the Manion Wrestling Trophy graduating class who has contributed The 1st LT Travis L. Manion

Cheryl Dolyniuk Trophy the most to the program’s success Wrestling Trophy is in memory of 1st Sharon Disher ’80 with Midshipman Brigid Byrne over his career at the Naval Academy. LT Travis Manion ’04, killed in action in Iraq. The 1st LT Travis L. Manion Wrestling Trophy is presented to a Navy wrestler from the graduating class who displayed outstanding leadership and work habits throughout his career at the Naval Academy. This year’s recipient was Midshipman Mason Bailey from Fairmont, WV. Mason majored in Information Technology and his service selection was Navy pilot.

New Boxing Trophy To commemorate the long history of Navy Boxing and honor previous coaches Emerson Smith, Spike Webb, Tony Rubino and Jim McNall, this new trophy will recognize national champions on Navy’s club boxing team. It was established by USNA Foundation Trustee Chuck CAPT Ed Wallace ’72, USN (Ret.), at Spring dinner with Commander-In-Chief Trophy displayed. Spadafora ’63. . The Society of Sponsors of the

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or the past 42 years, the Society of Sponsors has n The Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy , Fgenerously supported the Naval Academy Elizabeth S. Hooper Memorial Scholar, Victoria A. Foundation’s scholarship fund, and that support now Reyes from Severna Park, MD, attended Greystone totals almost $300,000. We are greatly indebted to this Preparatory School at Schreiner University in Kerrville, past year’s Society President, Rosalie Calhoun, and the TX, this year under Foundation sponsorship. entire membership for providing scholarship support on behalf of the following candidates during the 2012-13 n The Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy academic year: Honor Scholar, Samuel D. Ciocco from Walkersville,

PROGRAMS MD, attended Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, PA, n The Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy under Foundation sponsorship this year. Mrs. Arleigh A. Burke Memorial Scholar, Zachary M. Michel from Florida, attended three different high For complete profiles of these students and the schools and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in other outstanding Foundation Prep School Students Annapolis, MD. Zach attended The Kiski School in who are part of the Academy’s Class of 2017, please see Saltsburg, PA, under Foundation sponsorship. pages 10-20.

Cooperating Prep Schools 2012-2013 AVON OLD FARMS SCHOOL THE KENT SCHOOL NORTHWESTERN Avon, Connecticut Kent, Connecticut PREPARATORY SCHOOL Crestline, BLAIR ACADEMY THE KISKI SCHOOL Blairstown, Saltsburg, Pennsylvania THE PEDDIE SCHOOL Hightstown, New Jersey GREYSTONE PREPARATORY MARION MILITARY INSTITUTE SCHOOL AT SCHREINER Marion, Alabama PORTSMOUTH ABBEY

SCHOLARSHIP UNIVERSITY Portsmouth, Rhode Island Kerrville, Texas THE MERCERSBURG ACADEMY Mercersburg, Pennsylvania THE SALISBURY SCHOOL HARGRAVE MILITARY Salisbury, Connecticut ACADEMY NEW MEXICO MILITARY Chatham, Virginia INSTITUTE VALLEY FORGE MILITARY Roswell, New Mexico ACADEMY AND COLLEGE THE HILL SCHOOL Wayne, Pennsylvania Pottstown, Pennsylvania NORTHFIELD MOUNT AND HERMON SCHOOL WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY THE HUN SCHOOL OF Mount Hermon, Massachusetts Hudson, Ohio PRINCETON Princeton, New Jersey WYOMING SEMINARY Kingston, Pennsylvania UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION ATHLETIC AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS ATHLETIC United States Naval Academy 9 Athletic and Scholarship Division Statement of Financial Position (Unaudited) . Foundation Prep School Students ’17

INC Following are profiles of sponsored candidates who are members of the Class of 2017. 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.

The Major The Rear Admiral George Olmsted, USA Ronald F. Marryott ’57 (Ret.) Honor Scholar Honor Scholar The Major General George The Rear Admiral Ronald F. PROGRAMS Olmsted, USA (Ret.) Honor Marryott ’57 Honor Scholar, Scholar, recipient of a recipient of a scholarship scholarship created by Ridgway created by John R. Strachan ’44, B. Espy Jr., is Ryan A. Adair a Foundation Associate Trustee, from Conowingo, MD. Ryan is Joshua D. Amodeo from graduated from Rising Sun Blacksburg,VA. Joshua Ryan A. Adair High School in North East, MD, Joshua D. Amodeo graduated from Hargrave where he lettered in basketball Military Academy in Chatham, and football, serving as team captain his sophomore year. VA, where he participated in the marching band and was Ryan was also a member of the National Honor Society promoted to Commanding Officer of his company senior and volunteered at the local nursing home and with year. Joshua also participated in cross country for three food drives. He remained on the academic honor roll years, lettering twice, and was awarded the Spirit Award all four years and graduated in the top 10 percent of his for effort and demonstration of the cross country spirit. class. Under Foundation sponsorship this year, Ryan He was also awarded the Patrick Henry Patriot Award attended Valley Forge Military Academy and College, his senior year for exemplary demonstration of American in Wayne, PA, where he played defensive end on the spirit throughout school, as well as the Senior Bible college football team. Award for exemplary performance in and outside of class. Outside of school, he was an active Boy Scout for eight The Lieutenant years, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and holding the Commander Richard E. positions of Senior Patrol Leader and Quartermaster. Bowe Memorial Scholar Under Foundation sponsorship this year, Joshua attended The Lieutenant Commander The Kiski School in Saltsburg, PA. Richard E. Bowe Memorial The Commander William SCHOLARSHIP Scholar, recipient of a scholarship established by Earl Fannin, USN (Ret.), Bowe’s wife,Virginia, in Class of 1945, Memorial recognition of his outstanding Honor Scholar service in the U.S. Navy and to The Commander William Earl LeslieAnn Alasagas our country, is LeslieAnn Fannin, USN (Ret.), Class of Alasagas from Arlington, VA. 1945, Memorial Honor Scholar, LeslieAnn graduated from Seton Home Study School recipient of a scholarship with academic honors and attended Northern Virginia created by Fannin’s classmates, AND Community College. LeslieAnn was a competitive is Steven R. Bakotic from senior-level figure skater, an avid rock climber and long Steven R. Bakotic Hurley, MS. Steven graduated distance runner. She was a three-time gold medalist for from East Central High School the Commonwealth State Games of Virginia’s figure in Hurley.A standout athlete, Steven lettered in football; skating championships, a black belt instructor in Korean cross country, which he captained; and track. Steven was swordsmanship and Tae Kwon Do and a professional also in the NJROTC. Outside of school, he was a figure skating coach. She volunteered in her community volunteer fire fighter. This year under Foundation in summer programs for the youth and young adults who sponsorship, Steven attended Marion Military Institute participate in the Northern Virginia Special Olympics. in Marion, AL. Under Foundation sponsorship LeslieAnn attended Valley Forge Military Academy and College in Wayne, PA, where she earned an associate’s degree and also assumed leadership positions with the plebe detail. UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION ATHLETIC AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS ATHLETIC The Commander Robert R. The Jerauld L. Olmsted 11 Zastrow (USNA ’52) Class of 1922 Memorial Memorial Scholar Athlete Honor Scholar The Commander Robert R. The Jerauld L. Olmsted Class of Zastrow (USNA ’52) Memorial 1922 Memorial Honor Scholar, Scholar Athlete, recipient of a recipient of a scholarship created scholarship created by Zastrow’s by Ridgway B. Espy Jr., a many friends, teammates and Foundation Trustee, is Shannon classmates, is Alexander J. F. B r o w n , who graduated from Barbaria, who graduated from Key West High School in Key Alexander J. Barbaria New Rochelle High School Shannon F. Brown West, FL. Shannon graduated in New Rochelle, NY.A.J. was summa cum laude, lettered in a five-year letterman in varsity wrestling, a five-time swimming, marching and concert band and was selected undefeated champion and two-year captain of the team. to the All-County Band. She also ran varsity track her He received the Student-Athlete of the Year award his senior year and played fast-pitch softball, where she was senior year. He holds a first-degree black belt in Kumite captain her senior year and earned two varsity letters on Ryu Jujitsu. A.J. was an AP Scholar with Distinction and a a team that won the District Championship her junior member of the National Honor Society and National and senior years. Shannon was an active member of the English Honor Society. He was selected as a delegation National Honor Society, Beta, Mu Alpha Theta and member of Students Inside Albany. A.J. was also a member Spanish Clubs; a member of her church youth group; and of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, rising to the rank of PADI SCUBA diver-certified. Shannon also completed Lead Petty Officer and earning Honor Cadet status three an eight-week summer internship for the Office of Naval times at various training evolutions. He received the Sons Research at the Naval Research Lab in Key West, where of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Medal she tested aluminum samples under different conditions and the Commendation of Meritorious Performance. For based on design concerns for the newly constructed the last five years, he has volunteered with the Westchester Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and presented her modeling Chapter of Miracle League, a baseball league for children research at Naval Research Lab in Washington, DC. with disabilities. His dedication was recognized when Shannon attended Greystone Preparatory School in he earned the Michael Lemp Ultimate Buddy Award. Kerrville, TX under Foundation sponsorship this year. Through the Washington Crossing Foundation, A.J. received the Travis Manion Memorial Award and the The Captain Patrick M. Henry Rowan Family Foundation Award. This year under Klokow Memorial Foundation sponsorship, A.J. attended Wyoming Seminary Honor Scholar in Kingston, PA. The Captain Patrick M. Klokow Memorial Honor The Captain N.F. “Red” Scholar, recipient of a Stein, Class of 1952, scholarship created by Klokow’s Honor Scholar family and many friends, is The Captain N.F. “Red” Stein, David J. Campbell from Class of 1952, Honor Scholar, Frederick, MD, a graduate of recipient of a scholarship created David J. Campbell Urbana High School in by Stein’s parents, Harry and Frederick. David spent his Ruth Stein of New Kensington, sophomore year studying abroad in Melbourne, Australia. PA, is Terry I. Belin from He was a four-year honor roll student, varsity wrestler and Baltimore, MD. A graduate of a member of the 2012 State Championship wrestling Terry I. Belin Baltimore Polytechnic Institute team. David also played football and ran cross country. in Baltimore, MD, Terry swam He spent his senior summer hiking and kayaking in the competitively between his freshman, sophomore and Alaskan wilderness as part of the National Outdoor junior years. He lettered in swimming both sophomore Leadership School. David was also a peer minister at his and junior year. He also played varsity lacrosse his senior local church. He is a certified lifeguard and likes to year. Terry was a member of Air Force Junior ROTC and snowboard and surf in his free time. This year under served in various leadership positions all four years of high Foundation sponsorship, he attended Hargrave Military school. Terry attended college in Germany for a year after Academy in Chatham, VA. high school. Under Foundation sponsorship this year, Terry attended New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM, where he was a member of the Boxing Club and Phi Theta Kappa. UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION, INC. ATHLETICATHLETICAND ANDSCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIPPROGRAMS PROGRAMS was Admin Sergeantofhiscompany. Forge Military Academy andCollegein Wayne, PA, and year underFoundation sponsorship, Nickattended Valley of ExcellenceinHigherLevel ComputerScience. This in Vietnam. hissenioryear hereceived During an Award victims of Agent Orange living intheFriendship Village effects of for Agent Orange usageandhostedfundraisers Club, where theschoolraisedawareness oftheafter- was oftheschool’s apart yearbook cluband Vietnam high schoolwithareputable localclubteam. Nickalso standard diploma. Heplayed icehockey allfouryears of Baccalaureate Diplomainadditiontoa International the swim teamandnamedaDistinguished Scholar. Academy inMercersburg, PA, where hewas amemberof Under Foundation sponsorship, SamattendedMercersburg of theUSNASwimmingScholastic All-American Team. member oftheMonocacy Aquatic Clubandamember in the500Freestyle. Outsideofschool, Samwas a 2009 and2010. Samwas theSwimmingStateChampion of Fameandwas namedtheMost Valuable Swimmerin is amemberofthe Walkersville HighSchool Athletic Hall gave youth demonstrationsforvarious organizations. Sam Challenge in2011and2012. intheNationalIONRobotics Club andparticipated with Distinction. Samwas amemberoftheEngineering of theNationalHonorSocietyandan AP Scholar State ofMaryland Scholastic “Merit Award,” amember “Project Leadthe Way.” Hewas alsotherecipient ofthe academy called inthepre-engineering participant the and earned Academic Excellenceaward. Hewas a Nicholas Dille-Umber Nicholas Samuel D. Ciocco He was Club, alsoamemberoftheChemistry which his classwithHighestHonors MD. in first Samgraduated High Schoolin Walkersville, fromgraduated Walkersville Samuel D. Ciocco Academy Foundation, is Trustees oftheNaval Board of createdscholarship by the Honor Scholar, recipient ofa The SocietyofSponsors Honor Scholar The Society ofSponsors Republic. Nicholasreceived the School ofPragueintheCzech oftheInternational graduate Nicholas Dille-Umber and classmates,many friends is createdscholarship by Mariano’s Honor Scholar, recipient ofa (USNA ’60)Memorial The G. Jr. Thomas Mariano Honor Scholar (USNA ’60)Memorial The G. Thomas MarianoJr. , who , a in Saltsburg, PA. thisyear,sponsorship Andrei attended The KiskiSchool won theDivision Championship. UnderFoundation captainofhishockeybecame thealternate team, which football andrecreational soccer. In11thgrade Andrei Patrol. Freshman year heplayed varsity hockey, freshman average. HejoinedJunior HonorSocietyandCivil Air point with thebillswhilestillmaintaininga3.9grade years. Andrei worked forahotelandhelpedhisfamily maintained afull-timejobthrough hisjuniorandsenior Troy Y. Esaki Manoa secondsemester. semester andtheUniversity first ofHawaiiduring in SchoolinCrestline, Preparatory Northwestern CA, Under Foundation sponsorship, Troy attended bodysurfing, fishing, hiking, andworking running out. ministerinhischurch.Eucharistic Heenjoys surfing, athletes. Outsideofschool, Troy was anacolyteand executive memberofhisschool’s I-Club, aclubofvarsity Championship racehissenioryear. Troy served asan All-State runner, intheHawaii placingfirst State captain ofthecross teamandathree-time country country, baseballandtrackteams. Hewas atwo-year Honolulu, HI. Troy was avarsity athleteonthecross Hannah B. Hjelmstrom Andrei Ghioca ryY Esaki Y. Troy , from whograduated IolaniSchoolin California. Hannah lettered in High Schoolin Southern fromgraduated LagunaHills Hannah B. Hjelmstrom Foundation Associate Trustee,is by John R. Strachan ’44, a recipient created ofascholarship Coppedge ’47Scholar Athlete, The CaptainJohn O. “Bo” Scholar Athlete “Bo” Coppedge’47 The CaptainJohn O. varsity hockey athleteand at theageof13. Andrei was a moved to Texas from Romania School inEucless, TX. Andrei fromgraduated Trinity High Christine Christine Vogel Lorenzen, is Judith; sister, Karen; andaunt, Robert, Classof1961, and created by Vogel’s parents, recipient ofascholarship HonorScholar, Memorial Vogel, USN, Classof1989 The LieutenantRobert W. Honor Scholar of 1989 Memorial W. Vogel, USN,Class The LieutenantRobert 1947, is H. McKinney oftheClass createdscholarship by Robert Scholar, recipient ofa The Classof1947Honor Honor Scholar The Classof1947 Andrei Ghioca , who , who volleyball and track for four years and was captain of The Commander 13 the volleyball team her junior and senior years. She was Robert Timothy Hanley named first-team All-League, honorable mention, and Memorial Honor Scholar Underclassman MVP. During her senior year, she The Commander Robert volunteered as a coach for her school’s junior varsity boys’ Timothy Hanley Memorial volleyball team. Outside of school, Hannah played club Honor Scholar, recipient of a volleyball for five years and was team captain. Hannah led scholarship created by Hanley’s her club team to fifth place in the Junior Olympics and widow, Mary Ellen Hanley, a first in the Southern California Soiree Championships. Foundation Trustee, is Alison This year under Foundation sponsorship, Hannah M. Keenan, a graduate of studied and played volleyball at New Mexico Military Alison M. Keenan Lewis and Clark High School Institute in Roswell, NM. in Spokane, WA. Alison was a two-year captain of her track and field team as well as The USS HOUSTON CA-30 senior captain of the cross country team. She was a very Memorial Scholar successful runner in her high school career, competing at The USS HOUSTON CA-30 State Cross all four years with both an 11th and 9th award Memorial Scholar, recipient of under her belt, as well as a fourth place finish as a team. In a scholarship established by track she competed at State competition her sophomore the USS HOUSTON CA-30 year and placed 11th in the 3200M race. Outside of Survivors Association in school she volunteered for various organizations such as memory of the ship and her Hoopfest, Bloomsday, the Spokane Marathon and men, “Still Standing Watch Over Ironman. This year Alison attended New Mexico Military the Sunda Strait,” is Evan S. Institute in Roswell, NM, under Foundation sponsorship. Evan S. Hovenden Hovenden, a graduate of John Horn High School in Mesquite, The Class of 1964 TX. Evan lettered all four years with the swim team Honor Scholar and was captain his junior and senior years. He also The Class of 1964 Honor participated in the school orchestra and was a member of Scholar, recipient of a National Honor Society and a group leader for freshman scholarship created by the class, orientation. Outside of school, he swam on the RACE is Alexander M. Kraus, a club team and participated in his youth group at Lakeside graduate of Mount Saint Joseph Baptist Church. With the church youth group, he took High School in Baltimore, MD. part in World Changers mission trips. Under Foundation Alex was a member of the sponsorship this year, Evan attended Greystone Preparatory National Honor Society, School at Schreiner University in Kerrville, TX. Alexander M. Kraus Spanish National Honor Society and an AP Honor The Lieutenant Scholar. Alex played football, basketball and lacrosse, Mark Allen Prusinski lettering in lacrosse his junior and senior years. He worked (USNA ’84) Memorial extensively with underclassmen through the National Honor Scholar Honor Society’s Peer Tutoring program and the Big The Lieutenant Mark Allen Brother program. At graduation, Alex received the John Prusinski (USNA ’84) M. Plevyak Award for Outstanding Christian Gentlemen. Memorial Honor Scholar, Alex supports veterans and active duty service members recipient of a scholarship through different programs established by the USO. He created by Prusinski’s mother, attended Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, PA, under JoAnne T. Prusinski, is Jordan Foundation sponsorship. Jordan A. Kangwijaya A. Kangwijaya, a graduate of Groton-Dunstable Regional The Charles E. Whelan High School in Groton, MA. Jordan was a member of the Memorial Honor Scholar rocket team that placed 43rd in the nation. He also played The Charles E. Whelan alto saxophone in the marching band and was captain of Memorial Honor Scholar, the varsity tennis team. Outside of school, he was recipient of a scholarship employed at the Minnesota Zoo and worked at Best Buy established by Ridgway B. Espy during the holiday season. Jordan also was a member of Jr., a Foundation Trustee, is the Civil Air Patrol, rising through the ranks to become Mary E. Kraynak, a graduate his squadron’s First Sergeant in addition to being a of Ansonia High School in distinguished graduate of the Air Force’s Specialized Ansonia, CT. Mary was the Undergraduate Pilot Training Familiarization Course at Mary E. Kraynak class president all four years and Columbus AFB, MS. This year Jordan attended New co-president of Student Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM, under Ambassadors for two years. She lettered in varsity soccer Foundation sponsorship. and tennis all four years of high school and served as the captain for both teams senior year. Outside of school, .

Mary was an altar server for her church and a member of The Class of 1957 the Civil Air Patrol, where she earned the grade of LtCol. Scholar Athlete She is also a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. This year under The Class of 1957 Scholar INC Foundation sponsorship, Mary attended The Kent School Athlete, recipient of a in Kent, CT, where she played varsity soccer. scholarship created by David L. Mitchell, a Foundation Trustee, , The National Capital on behalf of all his classmates, is Council, Navy League James A. Lieto, a graduate of of the United States Boiling Springs High School in Honor Scholar Carlisle, PA. James graduated in The National Capital Council, James A. Lieto the top half of his class with Navy League of the United honors. He lettered in football, States Honor Scholar, recipient swimming and track, accumulating a total of nine varsity of a scholarship established by letters and co-captain positions his junior and senior years. the National Capital Council, is He also participated in a local rugby league in Carlisle. In PROGRAMS Joseph N. Lane, a graduate of track, James was a District and State qualifier as well as a Joseph N. Lane Oyster River High School in District Champion, State finalist and medalist. He was an Durham, NH. Joseph received a active member of his church as both a senior acolyte and varsity letter every year for swimming, winning three lector. James volunteered with local religious organizations individual State titles, along with four team titles. Joseph to help serve the community and the Wounded Warrior was captain of the swim team his senior year. He also Project to help disabled military veterans. He also helped practiced with the Seacoast Swimming Association, where run and volunteered at several youth football camps he broke seven team records in four years. Every Saturday throughout the summer. James was also on the newspaper after morning practice Joseph taught the youngest staff, a member of the Students Against Destructive members of the swim team how to swim the four core Decisions (SADD) Club and the Interact Club, where he strokes. He also served as class representative on the performed more than 30 hours of community service. School Senate, played in the band and studies piano. As a This year under Foundation sponsorship, James attended Foundation-sponsored student, he attended The Peddie Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, PA. School in Hightstown, NJ. The Vice Admiral The C. Robert Powell Rodney and Pam Rempt Memorial Honor Scholar Honor Scholar The C. Robert Powell The Vice Admiral Rodney and Memorial Honor Scholar, Pam Rempt Honor Scholar, recipient of a scholarship recipient of a scholarship created created by Ridgway B. Espy, a by the Bob and Kathleen Foundation Trustee, is Gabriel Verratti Family to honor Bob’s R. Larios, a graduate of classmate’s naval service and

SCHOLARSHIP Hayfield Secondary School in tour as Superintendent of the Alexandria, VA. Gabriel was a Catherine M. Macklin U.S. Naval Academy, is Gabriel R. Larios four-year honor roll student and Catherine M. Macklin, a varsity athlete. He ran and graduate of Langley High School in McLean, VA. lettered in varsity cross country, indoor track and outdoor Catherine was a co-captain of the varsity soccer team and track all four years of high school and was a member of a recipient of the Most Valuable Player award for 2012. 4x800 relay team that attended both States and Nationals. In addition, she was named an AAA All Liberty District Gabriel also received the Scholar Athlete award for his First Team Forward. A four-year starter for the field respective sport three times while in high school. He hockey team, she was voted Best Defender by the team AND spent the majority of his senior summer doing and was selected by U.S. Field Hockey as a member of its community service hours at the local food bank. During Futures Program. Catherine participated in many school his free time, he enjoys running, playing Frisbee and activities, including yearbook photography, athletic team tutoring students in math. This year Gabriel attended management and the fashion show. Outside of school, Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, VA, where he Catherine played fall and spring season club soccer for was the assistant coach of the cross country team and the McLean MPS, BRYC, Reston SA and McLean ECNL. Public Relations Officer. He was also awarded the She played Super Y Soccer for the NOVA FC Majestics, academic excellence award during the second six weeks earning a United Soccer League (USL) National of the marking period. OIympic Development Selection for 2010-11. Her team was the Mid Atlantic Divisional Winner and National Finalist in the USL Super Y North American Finals in Florida in 2011. Catherine has been a USSF-certified soccer referee since 2010 and volunteers with youth soccer. This year under Foundation sponsorship Catherine attended The Hill School in Pottstown, PA, where she UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION ATHLETIC AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS ATHLETIC anchored the midfield for the Pennsylvania ISAA 2012 The Norman R. K. 15 State Championship-winning varsity soccer team, Stanford Class of 1944, earning the “Team Choice” award. She also played Memorial Scholar on the squash team. The Colonel Norman R. K. Stanford Class of 1944, The James L. Holloway, Memorial Scholar, recipient III Scholar Athlete of a scholarship created by The James L. Holloway, III the Patrick Lefler Family, is Scholar Athlete, recipient of Roberto A. Marroquin, a scholarship established by who graduated salutatorian of C. Thomas Clagett Jr., a Roberto A. Marroquin Lighthouse Christian Academy. Foundation Trustee, is Michael Roberto was a member of the F. Madigan, a graduate of band, orchestra and various vocal groups. He taught Corona del Mar High School in lessons at church for grades four through six and also Newport Beach, CA. Michael taught beginners ages two through five. He was also a Michael F. Madigan participated in the school’s peer tutor for math and science. He also participated in varsity sailing team for four many sports, such as swimming and soccer. Roberto years and was captain his senior year. He participated in attended New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM, all disciplines and represented the team by qualifying for under Foundation sponsorship and was a cadet squad leader. the Singlehanded National Championships three of his four years. With a crew of three other sailors, Michael The Josef S. Tressler qualified as skipper to represent the Southwestern U.S. at Memorial Honor Scholar U.S. Sailing’s Chubb Jr. Championship for the Sears Cup. The Josef S. Tressler Memorial Finishing a close second, he and his crew won the coveted Honor Scholar, recipient of a Cox Sportsmanship Award. He served five consecutive scholarship created by Ridgway years on the Junior Board of Directors at the Newport B. Espy Jr., a Foundation Trustee, Harbor Yacht Club, serving as Commodore during his is Joshua C. Mayberry, a fifth year. Aside from sailing, he served as a peer tutor for graduate with scholastic honors two years and served as an alter server for more than six from A. Crawford Mosley High years in his church. Michael is a qualified U.S. Sailing level School in Panama City, FL. I Sailing Instructor and has worked and volunteered for Joshua C. Mayberry He was a varsity member of the four summers as a sailing instructor/coach at local yacht track and cross country teams, clubs, teaching advanced racing to junior sailors. This as well as an active member of the high school band and year under Foundation sponsorship Michael attended U.S. Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Portsmouth Abbey School in Portsmouth, RI, and (USMC JROTC). He was selected twice to perform in participated on the varsity cross country and sailing teams. the Florida All-State Band, playing the alto and baritone saxophone. Joshua also played the tenor saxophone in The USS RALPH TALBOT the Advanced Jazz Band. Joshua steadily climbed the (DD390) Memorial leadership ranks in the USMC JROTC, leading 120 Honor Scholar cadets as Battalion Commander his senior year. As Color The USS RALPH TALBOT Guard coordinator, he participated in numerous (DD390) Memorial Honor community services including sporting events, funerals Scholar, recipient of a with military honors and various local dedications. scholarship created by shipmates Joshua’s half marathon team raised close to $1,000 for the of the USS RALPH TALBOT to Wounded Warrior Project. Under Foundation sponsorship honor those who were killed in Joshua attended The Kiski School is Saltsburg, PA. action while serving on the Thomas P. Mahala vessel during World War II, is The Roy Campbell Thomas P. Mahala, a graduate Smith Scholar Athlete of Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange, NJ. The Roy Campbell Smith Tom lettered in baseball and basketball, serving as a captain Scholar Athlete, recipient of a of the baseball team. He served as representative of the scholarship in honor of four baseball program at school events for prospective students consecutive generations of and fundraising efforts at local Rotary Clubs events. Tom alumni established by Captain was an intern at Precision Systems Design, an information Smith, a Foundation Trustee, is technology recruiting company, and also took classes at Jackson R. Meier, a graduate Seton Hill University and Raritan Valley Community of Wyoming High School, in College. Under Foundation sponsorship Tom attended Jackson R. Meier Cincinnati, OH. Jack was a The Salisbury School in Salisbury, CT, and participated in letterman on the varsity weightlifting, basketball and baseball. baseball, track & field (pole vault captain), diving, bowling (captain) and cross country teams. In addition, he was the baritone section leader in the marching and concert .

bands. He was also a member of the National Honor The Society of Sponsors Society and the National Foreign Language Honor of the United States Society (Latin) and was the Junior Producer of the Annual Navy Mrs. Arleigh A. INC Community Variety Show. Jack attended the USNA Burke Memorial Scholar Summer Seminar. Throughout high school he worked The Society of Sponsors of the extensively with elderly patients and children with Down United States Navy Mrs. Arleigh , syndrome, assisting them with daily living skills and A. Burke Memorial Scholar, transportation. This year under Foundation sponsorship, recipient of a scholarship created Jack attended New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, by the Society of Sponsors, is NM, where he was named to the Superintendent’s List Zachary M. Michel, who during the first semester and participated in diving, boxing Zachary M. Michel attended the Carlucci American and Bronco Olympics. International School of Lisbon in Lisbon, Portugal. His senior year his family moved to The Rear Admiral Robert Annapolis, MD, where he graduated from St. Mary’s High B. Erly Honor Scholar School. Zach was a varsity captain of his basketball and PROGRAMS The Rear Admiral Robert B. volleyball teams, was awarded 12 varsity letters and was Erly Honor Scholar, recipient of named CAISL Athlete of the Year as a junior and MVP a scholarship created by Erly’s of St. Mary’s swim team his senior year. He served as vice wife, Lois R. Erly, is Mark W. president of his school and loved participating in Model Meloro, who graduated from United Nations. He taught Sunday school classes and Allentown High School in volunteered at a retirement home and did missionary Allentown, NJ. Mark was a work in Romania and Bulgaria. This year under member of the student council Foundation sponsorship he attended The Kiski School Mark W. Meloro for three years and student body in Saltsburg, PA. vice president his senior year. Mark was a four-year varsity wrestler and captain his The Class of 1949 senior season. He also participated in varsity football and Memorial Honor Scholar outdoor track. Additionally, Mark sang in the school choir The Class of 1949 Memorial for two years and was a member of the Model United Honor Scholar, recipient of a Nations. Under Foundation sponsorship this year, Mark scholarship created by the class, attended Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, PA, is Kristofer I. Misch, a where he played football, wrestled and ran outdoor track. graduate of Fremont High He was also a member of the Spanish Club and was a School in Sunnyvale, CA. He dormitory prefect. was a member of the Fremont High School DECA chapter The Class of 1942 Kristofer I. Misch since his freshman year, where Honor Scholar he took part in and won The Class of 1942 Honor numerous competitions at both regional and state levels.

SCHOLARSHIP Scholar, recipient of a In his sophomore year he was the vice president of scholarship created by the class, membership of DECA. He also participated in many is Brendan J. Metcalf, a school theater productions and had many large roles, most graduate of Jesuit College notably the lead role in the school musical in his junior Preparatory School in Dallas, year. He was also voted into an officer position as the club TX. Brendan was on the varsity secretary at the Fremont High School division of the swimming, rugby and water International Thespian Society. Kristofer was a member Brendan J. Metcalf polo teams. He was captain of of the track and field team, where he participated in the both the rugby and water polo 100-meter dash, long jump and triple jump. He was a AND teams his senior year. Brendan traveled to the USA Water member of the Robotics Club, the National Honor Polo Junior Olympics four times with the North Dallas Society and the CA Scholarship Federation, in which he Water Polo Club. He was a volunteer with his dog, earned a lifetime membership. Outside of school, Ruby, visiting senior citizens and children with special Kristopher took part in the People to People Student needs as part of a dog therapy program. Under Ambassador program to Australia, volunteered as a Cabin Foundation sponsorship this year, Brendan attended leader at the Walden West Science Camp and received The Hill School in Pottstown, PA, where he lettered a certificate tor the Summer Education Engineering in water polo and swimming. Program at Santa Clara University. While a Foundation- sponsored student, Kristofer attended first semester at Northwestern Preparatory School in Crestline, CA, and second semester at San Jose State University. UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION ATHLETIC AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS ATHLETIC The Coach Albert A. and was the treasurer of the National Honor Society. He 17 Cantello Scholar Athlete was also captain of the soccer, cross country and indoor The Coach Albert A. Cantello track teams and earned eight varsity letters. During his Scholar Athlete, recipient of a senior year he was awarded the U.S. Marine Corps scholarship established by Dan Distinguished Athlete Award. Outside of school, Connor Busch (’77) and his wife, Mindy, embarked on two service projects where he collected and in recognition of the hundreds recycled bottles and cans around his neighborhood in of midshipmen Busch Hawaii. In a period of less than two years, he recycled influenced while at the Naval more than 46,000 cans and bottles to raise more than Academy, is Nicholas T. $2,300 for the USMC’s Toys-for-Tots program. When he Nicholas T. Morris Morris, a graduate of moved to Virginia, Connor planned, cooked and delivered Scarborough High School in meals for 15 families a month at the Fisher Houses at the Scarborough, ME. Nicholas graduated in the top 10 National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. This percent of his class and was a 2012 AP Scholar with past year Connor competed on the varsity soccer, wrestling Distinction. He was a four-year letter winner and captain and track teams at Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, of the track and cross country teams, where he was a part PA. He was selected as First Team All IPSL for soccer and of six state championship teams and won three individual was awarded the Schweizer Soccer Cup for his hard work state titles. Nicholas volunteered with local organizations and determination that consistently helped the team to including a soup kitchen, track and band boosters and maintain focus and high spirit throughout the season. Habitat for Humanity, and he was also a volunteer coach for the middle school track teams. Nicholas attended The Major David A. Kish Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, PA, where he was a Memorial Honor Scholar peer tutor, student government representative, math clinic The Major David A. Kish volunteer and admission office intern. Memorial Honor Scholar, recipient of a scholarship The Class of 1955 created by his Kish’s friends and Honor Scholar classmates, is Michael D. The Class of 1955 Honor Nunan, a graduate of Valley Scholar, recipient of a Christian High School in San scholarship created by the class, Jose, CA. Michael served as is Robert E. Mucka Jr., a Michael D. Nunan captain of the swim team, where graduate of Notre Dame High he established new California School in West Haven, CT. Central Coast Section Records in the 200- and 500-yard Robert was a member of the free events and was ranked second nationally among all National Honor Society and Tri high school swimmers in the 500. He anchored the Robert E. Mucka Jr. M Music Honor Society. He winning 800-meter freestyle relay at the 2011 USA Junior lettered all four years on the Nationals. He is an 11-time high school swimming All- varsity swim team and was named a scholar-athlete of the American. Michael competed at the 2012 Olympics Trials All-SCC Academic team. He was first chair clarinet and in Omaha, NE, and earned a spot on the USNA Junior section leader in the Notre Dame High School Concert National Swim Team in both the 200- and 400-meter and Marching bands. Robert also was a member of the freestyles. He was named Pacific Swimming’s 18-year-old Chess Club and attained a black belt in Shotokan Karate Male Swimmer of the Year. Michael completed more than by the age of 10. He now holds a third degree black belt. 100 community service hours in church activities, elder Robert was very active in community service as a care and disability swim meets. He worked as a cashier for volunteer visiting the elderly, altar server, Columbian West Coast Food Services during his daily school lunch Squire member, Leap of Faith youth group member and break. This year under Foundation sponsorship, he Bible camp counselor. He earned the Columbian Squires attended The Peddie School in Hightstown, NJ. highest award—the Squire of the Body of Christ. This year Robert attended Avon Old Farms School in Avon, The Arie and Ida Crown CT, under Foundation sponsorship. Memorial Honor Scholar The Arie and Ida Crown The LCDR Memorial Honor Scholar, Erik S. Kristensen recipient of a scholarship created Memorial Scholar by the late Robert Crown, is The LCDR Erik S. Kristensen John S. Orchard, a graduate Memorial Scholar, recipient of Dr. Phillips High School in of a scholarship created by Orlando, FL. John was a three- Kristensen’s family and many time All-American Water Polo friends, is Connor A. Mulloy, John S. Orchard player who played four years a graduate of W. T. Woodson of varsity water polo, making High School in Fairfax, VA. captain his junior and senior year. He played in every Connor A. Mulloy Connor graduated cum laude level of water polo from National to International, playing .

in the National Junior Olympics tournament and against The Vice Admiral and other countries in the International tournament. John also Mrs. Edward H. Martin swam four years on the varsity swim team, where he Honor Scholar INC competed at a state level and earned the school record for The Vice Admiral and Mrs. the 400-free relay with his teammates. John was a yearly Edward H. Martin Honor volunteer of the Special Olympics at the local YMCA, Scholar, recipient of a scholarship , where he helped run the meets. This year under created by the Martins’ friends, Foundation sponsorship, John attended The Hill School Mr. and Mrs. Philip D. Rowe Jr., in Pottstown, PA, where he played water polo. of Reading, PA, is Joseph C. Puza, a graduate of New Egypt The Admiral Charles R. Joseph C. Puza High School in New Egypt, NJ. Larson Honor Scholar Joseph was a member of the The Admiral Charles R. Larson National Honor Society in addition to other school Honor Scholar, recipient of a organizations such as the volleyball club. He was active in scholarship established by the his community by helping run the school blood drive and PROGRAMS Trustees of the Naval Academy the school lacrosse clinic in the summer. Joe lettered his Foundation for Larsen’s sophomore year in wrestling, three years in football and all extraordinary service as the four years in lacrosse. He was named the captain of his Superintendent of the Naval football and lacrosse teams and won two division titles Academy, is Charles P. with his football team. He also made many state playoff Charles P. Palmiotto Palmiotto, a graduate of appearances for football, lacrosse and wrestling. Joe Potomac Falls High School in received the Most Improved award, the Lombardi award, Potomac Falls, VA. Chad was goalkeeper for the varsity two conference honors and two game balls in football. He soccer team. He was in the Honors Latin Club, a National also received the Newcomer Award, two Hustle Awards, Honor Society member and earned his Eagle Scout rank three conference honors and was named MVP for defense in 2012. Chad was also involved in many community in lacrosse. Under Foundation sponsorship this year, Joe service events and projects through Boy Scouts and in the attended Greystone Preparatory School at Schreiner summer of 2009 travelled to Baltimore to provide mission University in Kerrville, TX. work with Grace Covenant Church. Under Foundation sponsorship, Chad attended Mercersburg Academy in The Society of Sponsors Mercersburg, PA, where he was goalkeeper for the soccer of the United States team and was on the indoor track and field team as a Navy Elizabeth S. Hooper shot putter. Memorial Scholar The Society of Sponsors of the The Class of 1948 United States Navy Elizabeth S. Honor Scholar Hooper Memorial Scholar, The Class of 1948 Honor recipient of a scholarship created Scholar, recipient of a by the Society of Sponsors, is

SCHOLARSHIP scholarship created by the class, Victoria A. Reyes, who is Nicole A. Pick, a graduate Victoria A. Reyes graduated from Severna Park of the American School of Paris High School in Severna Park, in France. Throughout high MD.Victoria was captain of the varsity track team and school she played varsity earned three varsity letters. She was also a cadet in the volleyball, basketball and Annapolis NJROTC and was the Commanding Officer Nicole A. Pick softball. She was a co-captain of of the company in her senior year.Victoria was the all three teams her senior year, president of her youth group and coordinated a Walk and her volleyball team won the International School for Alzheimer’s through the National Honor Society. AND Sports Tournament three years in a row.As a member of This year under Foundation sponsorship she attended Habitat for Humanity, Nicole participated in building Greystone Preparatory School at Schreiner University in homes for families in Macedonia and actively volunteered Kerrville, TX, where she earned a 4.0 in the first semester, as peer mentor for younger high school students. She was helped out at the Boys and Girls Club, tutored her also president of the Romania Club, where she raised classmates and elementary school children, served the funds for Romanian Children’s Relief and led a trip to a Kerrville community and was the Logistics Officer for children’s hospital in Bucharest to care for abandoned the second semester. children. Under Foundation sponsorship, Nicole attended Northwestern Preparatory School in Crestline, CA, followed by George Mason University for second semester. UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION ATHLETIC AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS ATHLETIC The Coach Ed Peery The Virginia Jones 19 Memorial Scholar McKie Memorial The Coach Ed Peery Memorial Honor Scholar Scholar, recipient of a scholarship The Virginia Jones McKie created by fellow USNA Memorial Honor Scholar, wrestlers, classmates, friends recipient of a scholarship and family, is Christopher J. established by Jones’s husband, Sarao Jr., a graduate of Pope Jay, and her loving family, is John XXIII Regional High Massimo L. Smaldino, a School in Sparta, NC. CJ graduate of Maria Carrillo High Christopher J. Sarao Jr. received the Dwight D. Massimo L. Smaldino School in Santa Rosa, CA. Eisenhower Leadership Award Massimo was a member of the for Outstanding Character and Leadership and was a student government as a senior class senator and Puma National Honor Society member. He was a Boys’ State Peer/Senior Mentor for freshman. Massimo held multiple Delegate and AP Scholar. CJ lettered in wrestling all four leadership positions in Boy Scouts before attaining the years and tennis for two, serving as captain both his junior rank of Eagle Scout. He is a member of the Sonoma Air and senior seasons. He held multiple positions in Boy Explorers, a volunteer at Pets Lifeline and a food bank, Scouts before attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and Friends in Sonoma Helping. Massimo helped reinstate a worked as a certified lifeguard for the YMCA. This year service club called Varsity Athletes Against Substance under Foundation sponsorship, CJ attended Mercersburg Abuse and served as its president. He was a captain and Academy in Mercersburg, PA, where he was captain of four-year letter recipient on his baseball team while also the wrestling team and ran cross country. lettering in soccer as a sophomore. As a senior, he was named an Under Armour Pre-Season Baseball All- The Major Megan M. American. He received First Team All-League and All- McClung, USMC Empire Honors, as well as The Silver Slugger Award from (USNA, 1995) Memorial his teammates. This year Massimo attended The Kiski Honor Scholar School in Saltsburg, PA, where he was named MVP of the The Major Megan M. soccer team and received a 4.2 GPA his first semester. McClung, USMC (USNA, 1995) Memorial Honor Scholar, The Sgt. John H. recipient of a scholarship Moreno, USMC created by Drs. Michael and Memorial Honor Scholar Re McClung, is Mario L. The Sgt. John H. Moreno, Mario L. Smaldino Smaldino, a graduate of Maria USMC Memorial Honor Carrillo High School in Santa Scholar, recipient of a Rosa, CA. Mario was a student government participant scholarship created by Ernest C. as a senior class senator and Puma Peer/Senior Mentor Moreno ’61 and his family to for freshmen. With the help of his twin brother, Mario honor John Moreno, who was reinstated a service club called Varsity Athletes Against killed in action during the Tet Substance Abuse (VAASA) and later served as its Evan J. Staresinic Offensive in Hue City, South president. Mario, a captain and four-year letter recipient Vietnam in March 1968, is on his baseball team, was a three-time All-North Bay Evan J. Staresinic, a graduate of North Allegheny High First Team and two-time All-Empire First Team baseball School in Wexford, PA. Evan served as captain of both the player. He received the Puma Athletic Award for being school swimming and water polo teams his senior year. the Most Inspirational/Dedicated Player as a sophomore The water polo team was Western Conference Champion and the Most Valuable Player his junior and senior years. all four years of Evan’s high school career, and took third Outside of school, Mario is a member of the Sonoma place at the Pennsylvania State championships his junior Air Explorers, Post 1268 and a volunteer at both the and senior years. His senior year in swimming his team Sonoma Ecology Center and Friends in Sonoma won the WPIAL championship and took third place Helping (F.I.S.H.) Food Bank Organization. at the Pennsylvania Swimming and Diving State He also held multiple leadership positions in Boy Championships. He served as vice president of his school’s Scouts before earning the rank of Eagle Scout. This year German Club his junior year and president his senior under Foundation sponsorship, Mario attended The Kiski year. Evan was a two-time water polo and swimming School in Saltsburg, PA, where he received a 4.4 GPA his All-American and earned eight varsity letters. He was first quarter while earning Effort Honor Roll and High involved in his school’s orchestra program from third Honor Roll marks. grade and plays both the cello and violin. This year Evan attended The Kiski School in Saltsburg, PA, under Foundation sponsorship. .

The Class of 1946 Group Commander of the AFJROTC detachment and Honor Scholar led the corps of 72 cadets to be Distinguished Unit with The Class of 1946 Honor merit during his senior year. Jeremy, commander of an INC Scholar, recipient of a Armed Regulation Drill team which placed third in the scholarship created by the class, State Championships, served as student body vice is Wyley N. Taylor, III, a president and class speaker. This year under Foundation , graduate of Whitehaven High sponsorship Jeremy attended Marion Military Institute in School in Memphis, TN.Wyley, Marion, AL. who earned an honors diploma, participated in the Honors The USNA Class of 1960 Wyley N. Taylor, III Optional Program during his Memorial Scholar four years at Whitehaven, where The USNA Class of 1960 he played three years of varsity football, two years of JV Memorial Scholar, recipient of a and one year of freshman football. Outside of school, scholarship created by the class Wyley volunteered his time on projects with St. Jude’s honoring the sacrifice and PROGRAMS Childrens’ Research Hospital and the local homeless bravery of classmates Donnie shelter. He received the 2011 Academic All Star MVP of Lee Darrow, Alexander McIver, the Whitehaven Football Classic, 2011-2012 Whitehaven Jr., William Marshall Roark and High School Scholastic Athlete, Scholarship Honoree Martin Nelson Tull, who were of The Memphis Chapter of the National Football Matthew H. Washington killed in action while in the Foundation and College Hall of Fame and the Hobson- service of our country, is Goodlow Foundation and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Matthew H. Washington, a graduate of Annapolis High National African-American Youth Initiative honors. School in Annapolis, MD. Matthew attended Seton Under Foundation sponsorship this year he attended Catholic Central High School in Binghamton, NY, his New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM, where freshman and sophomore years and moved to Annapolis, he earned his scuba diving certification. MD, in 2010. He was team captain of the varsity lacrosse team, won MVP and was nominated for the Kelly Award The Louis William honoring the premier lacrosse player in Anne Arundel Alter Memorial County. Matthew also played varsity soccer, was a Scholar Athlete member of the National Honor Society and tutored The Louis William Alter students in calculus and physics. Outside of school, he Memorial Scholar Athlete, volunteered at a local homeless shelter in Binghamton. recipient of a scholarship This year under Foundation sponsorship, Matthew created by Alter’s son, L. William attended The Hill School in Pottstown, PA, and played Alter Jr., a Foundation Trustee, is varsity lacrosse. Erin Thamm, a graduate of Campbell County High School The CDR Roland T. E. Erin Thamm in Gillette, WY. Erin participated Bowler Jr., USN (Ret.),

SCHOLARSHIP in soccer and tennis and won Class of 1945 Memorial state titles in both. She was vice president of the Interact Honor Scholar Club and a four-year member of the National Honor The CDR Roland T. E. Bowler Society. Erin also participated as a youth group leader at Jr., USN (Ret.), Class of 1945 New Life Wesleyan. Her club interactions and church Memorial Honor Scholar, activities enabled her to aid the City of Gillette and her recipient of a scholarship fellow students through various community projects and created by the class, is Morgan fellowship. She attended Greystone Preparatory School in R. Young, a graduate of Kerrville, TX, under Foundation sponsorship. Morgan R. Young Towson High School in AND Baltimore, MD. Morgan The Captain William S. received three varsity letters for lacrosse during her four Busik, Class of 1943 years. She was captain during her senior year and was Honor Scholar named to the Baltimore County first team her junior The Captain William S. Busik, year. She earned a spot on the senior All-Star team during Class of 1943 Honor Scholar, her final year at Towson and received honorable mention recipient of a scholarship in the Towson Times for her success during the season. created by John R. Strachan Morgan also lettered in soccer and was named the (USNA’44), a Foundation Offensive Player of the Year in her junior year. She earned Associate Trustee, is Jeremy the Scholar Athlete Award several times during her high Valero, a graduate of Eielson school career. Outside of school Morgan was a member Jeremy Valero High School at Eielson Air of the Skywalkers 2012 Blue lacrosse team. This year Force Base, AK. Jeremy lettered Morgan attended The Peddie School in Hightstown, in cross country and track all four years and qualified for NJ, where she played on both the varsity soccer and each State Championship each year. He also served as lacrosse teams. UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION ATHLETIC AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS ATHLETIC Athletic and Scholarship Programs 21 Spring and Fall Trustee Meetings UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION, INC. ATHLETICATHLETICAND ANDSCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIPPROGRAMS PROGRAMS Spring andFall Spring Trustee Meetings Programs Athletic andScholarship Athletic and Scholarship Programs 23 Spring and Fall Trustee Meetings UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION, INC. ATHLETICATHLETICAND ANDSCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIPPROGRAMS PROGRAMS Spring andFall Spring Trustee Meetings Programs Athletic andScholarship Athletic and Scholarship Programs 25 Spring and Fall Trustee Meetings UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION, INC. ATHLETICATHLETICAND ANDSCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIPPROGRAMS PROGRAMS Pre-Induction Day Reception Programs Athletic andScholarship Athletic and Scholarship Programs 27 Pre-Induction Day Reception MISSION To promote athletic excellence at the Naval Academy through a comprehensive preparatory school scholarship program and through privately funded grants to athletic and physical development programs for which government funds are not appropriate or not available.

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