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Academy Pioneer Succumbs to Stroke VOL. 46 NO.35 SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 Academy profs easy to get to, again By Academy Public Affairs The Academy’s professors are the most accessible in the nation for the second year in a row, according to The Best 361 Colleges list, released Aug. 22 by The Princeton Review. Faculty availability is an expec- tation at the Air Force Academy, where the student-faculty ratio is 8:1, average class size is 20, and no classes are taught by teaching assis- tants. Academic departments here also staff Extra Instruction laboratories throughout the academic day, with at least one professor available each class period to help cadets tackle questions arising from their latest lessons. Academy students say their professors “are very tough on us and the curriculum itself is hard, but professors understand that as cadets Photo by Jamie Romero we are required to do more than just study for quizzes and write papers. See you on Parents Weekend Therefore, most of our instructors are A mother’s emotional good bye speaks volumes as her son entered the Academy in June. He was one of 1,352 very understanding and they try to members of the Class of 2010 who in-processed more than two months ago. After completing Basic Cadet make this place run as smoothly as Training, being accepted into the Cadet Wing and starting classes, Class 2010 welcomes its families and friends possible. There are always excep- back for Parents Weekend through Monday. For Parents Weekend activities, see Pages 13 and 14. tions, but that is all they are: Exceptions to the rule!” What Academy students say about the academics… Academy pioneer succumbs to stroke If the prospect of “seemingly impossible academic demands” piled Compiled by Academy Public Affairs for the first 10 graduating classes of the atop “mentally and physically Academy. For his innovations at the insti- demanding experiences, such as mili- Retired Brig. Gen. Robert F. tution, many of which were adopted by tary free-fall parachute training, McDermott, United States Air Force its sister service academies, he has been combat survival and evasion training” Academy Dean of the Faculty from 1956- called the “father of modern military appeals to you, you may well be 68, died Monday in San Antonio. education.” United States Air Force Academy He suffered a stroke August 17. He “We have lost an Academy legend,” material. was 86. current Dean of the Faculty Brig. Gen. The Academy “challenges every The namesake of the Academy’s Dana Born said Monday upon hearing student on every level” in its pursuit McDermott Library, he began his military the news. of “building officers who want to career as a combat pilot, operations officer Among General McDermott’s ground- serve in the United States Air Force.” and professional educator in the European breaking ideas was the “whole man” Students warn that “this is not theater during World War II. He was concept (known today as the “whole school, it is work. The training is appointed the Air Force Academy’s first person” concept) introduced in 1956, intense and sometimes demands Dean of the Faculty in 1956 by President which factors moral and leadership attrib- Air Force photo See REVIEW, Page 5 Dwight D. Eisenhower – a post he held See PIONEER, Page 4 Brig. Gen Robert F. McDermott I N News Feature Sports S Academy Tops in Blue Record crowd I kids deploy ‘breaks-a-leg’ witnesses classic D Page 7 Pages 18-19 Page 22 E Academy Spirit 2 COMMENTARY September 1, 2006 Superintendent greets visiting parents, guests By Lt. Gen. John F. Regni You may notice your son or This year’s incoming class is the Academy Superintendent daughter is somewhat different than most diverse in Academy history, when you said goodbye earlier this boasting the most women and largest Welcome to the Air Force summer. Some changes may be number of minority students. Their Academy… your son’s or daughter’s subtle; others, not so subtle. Every diverse skills and experiences offer new home away from home. cadet has challenged his or her abili- cadets unique opportunities to learn Your support and involvement as a ties far more than they would have from and compliment each other as parent are key to your child’s success thought possible – and succeeded. they develop into global leaders at the Academy. I encourage you to I am confident that when you leave serving our nation. take full advantage of all the Parents’ here you will understand the efforts and Thank you for supporting your Weekend activities to help you see values we impart are essential for these cadet, the Air Force Academy and our first-hand how your cadet is learning cadets to prepare for the many chal- nation. Nothing is more important and growing. Take a close look at our lenges they will face as Air Force offi- than your encouragement and support. world-class military, academic, cers and leaders of the 21st Century. Savor the time with your cadet and athletic and character-development The foundation of these values rests share in their new experiences. Again, programs that push your son or upon our Air Force Core Values of we welcome you as our honored daughter beyond his or her precon- Integrity First, Service Before Self, and guests during this very special Lt. Gen. John Regni ceived limits. Excellence In All We Do. weekend. Preparatory School welcomes visitors By Col. Larry Jones characteristics, and motivation are a reflec- During Parents’ Weekend, I know you Commander, USAFA Preparatory School tion of what you have taught them. will notice growth and development in They are rising to a challenge unlike your son or daughter, although he or she Dear parents and friends, any our nation has ever faced. The crucial has only been with us a short time. That is role they will play in keeping America free only the beginning and I am confident that On behalf of the United States Air and safe, and keeping the world stable, will you will see much more growth in the Force Academy Preparatory School staff tax their strength and abilities during their months to come. and faculty, I would like to welcome you to Air Force careers. I would like to assure Please accept my sincerest thanks for the 2006 Parents’ Weekend. you that we will develop the academic, sending us this country’s finest young Your son or daughter is demonstrating military and personal skills needed for people and for your continued support of great commitment and determination by your son or daughter to become a leader of the USAFA Preparatory School. Welcome attending the USAFA Prep School. We character and a key member of the and enjoy your United States Air Force appreciate the fact that his or her values, Academy and Air Force team. Academy! Col. Larry Jones AOG welcomes newest Academy class By James A. Shaw Core Values – Integrity First, Service Hall Projection System that you enjoy at President and CEO Before Self, and Excellence In All We each meal. This year, due to the Association of Graduates Do – are the cornerstones of the profes- generosity of graduates and parents, we sion you have chosen. These are broke ground on a Memorial Pavilion at The Association of Graduates and beacons that will guide you for the rest the cemetery. This $4 million project its more than 23,000 members extend of your life. Now more than ever the will allow us to pay proper tribute in a their congratulations to the Class of country needs leaders of character to dignified setting to our graduates and 2010 upon completion of BCT — the lead the nation. The AOG is eagerly their loved ones. We encourage you to first hurdle in your cadet careers. More waiting to see you set new standards for drive by the cemetery and see the than 38,000 graduates have endured the integrity and honor. construction of this important project rigors of BCT. It is one of the many The Association of Graduates that will be completed next spring. James Shaw cadet experiences that will bond you as stands ready to support you during your More than 50 percent of the Class a class and forever be a source of fond cadet career and for the rest of your life. of 2010 has signed up for our Life the most technologically proficient force memories and camaraderie. During the last five years, the AOG has Membership at Graduation Program and in the world. America’s citizens expect The nation is expecting great things given more than $6 million to the almost 800 parents of cadets of the the Academy to provide qualified men from your class. Your future and that of Academy for Academy and cadet Class of 2010 have joined with over half and women to lead that force in the new the country changed with the events of programs the government was unable to of them taking advantage of our special millennium. Sept. 11, 2001. Our homeland now fund. The money from donations four-year membership package. We The Association of Graduates and faces a real and constant threat of attack. funded character development encourage you and your parents to join its members are confident that the Class These are extraordinary times which programs, club activities, guest the AOG to ensure you have the same of 2010 is ready to meet the challenges demand extraordinary leadership to not speakers, foreign area studies and a host extraordinary experience that the cadets that lie ahead. only win the war against terrorism but to of other programs that make the who have gone before you had.
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