EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Combined Federal Campaign No. 10251

Bravo Zulu Tailhookers You’ve Created An Outstanding Legacy This year the Tailhook Association, through the Tailhook Educational Foundation, awarded 102 scholarship grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,000. We received 460 scholarship applications, and the academic records for most of the high school and college student applicants were superior. If it weren’t for the fiscal restraints, we could have easily awarded another 200 grants based on outstanding academic records. The window for application opens 15 December 2016 for the 2017 –’18 academic year.

J.J. Quinn, USN(Ret) Marc Ostertag RDML, USN(Ret) CAPT, USN(Ret) President, Tailhook Educational Foundation Admin. Officer, Tailhook Educational Foundation

Donors Greater Than $10,000 Organizations Anonymus A-7 Corsair II Association Enewold Charitable Fund Mr. Frank Dobbertien Global Experience Specialists Tailhook Ready Room Bruce Hamilton Estate Issa Family Foundation Kansas City Barbeque Anthony Marnell III Lincoln Military Housing Mile-High Tailhook Ready Room RDML Ross A. Myers, USN Nugget Casino Resort Pesenti Foundation LCDR Harry E. Skirm, USN(Ret) Padres Scholarship Fund The Tailhook Association Mr. Jon Winthrop Washington D.C. Tailhook Ready Room

Donors $1,000 and Greater LCDR John Antoon, USN CAPT Steve Hannifin, USN(Ret) CAPT Jerry Norris, USN(Ret) CDR Ron Baker, USN(Ret) CAPT James M. Hickerson, USN(Ret) CDR James H. Oliver, USN(Ret) CAPT Jerome A. Baliukas, USN(Ret) Mr. Richard Kleberg CAPT W.S. “Bud” Orr, USN(Ret) CDR James R. Barnett, USN(Ret) Mr. John R. Kloes LCDR Jason M. Pilalas, USNR VADM Michael L. Bowman, USN(Ret) CAPT Burton J. Larkins, USN(Ret) RDML J.J. Quinn, USN(Ret) VADM Ted Branch, USN CAPT John Lavra, USN(Ret) CAPT Robert H. Rutherford, USN(Ret) RADM Steve Briggs, USN(Ret) Mr. Donnell C. Marlin, DDS Mr. Hans K. Schmoldt RADM Jay Campbell, USN(Ret) Mr. Richard Marz Mr. Earnest L. Smith CAPT Roger Carlquist, USN(Ret) CDR Scott Mitchell, USN(Ret) Mr. Edward M. Smith VADM E. Marty Chanik, USN(Ret) CSM (R) Steven Mohror Mr. Sherman Smoot CDR John Connor, USNR(Ret) CAPT Tom Morgenfeld, USNR(Ret) CAPT Walter Stammer III, USN(Ret) CAPT J.R. Davis, USN(Ret) CAPT Gray Morrison, USN(Ret) CAPT Gene Tucker, USN(Ret) Mr. Steven DeWolf AVCM Gerald L. Myers, USN(Ret) CDR Glenn W. Ward, USN(Ret) ADM William J. Fallon, USN(Ret) CAPT Robert Nelson, USN(Ret) CAPT T. Ladson Webb Jr., USN(Ret) CAPT Sterling G. Gilliam, USN(Ret) CAPT William E. Nelson, USNR(Ret) CAPT Bruce A. Weber, USN(Ret) CAPT Earl F. Godfrey, USN(Ret) CAPT Michael D. Neumann, USN(Ret) CDR James Wood, USNR LCDR Richard S. Gourley, USN(Ret) CAPT Brian S. Neunaber, USN RADM Jay Yakeley, USN(Ret) ADM Thomas Hayward, USN(Ret) CAPT Bob Nordgren, USN(Ret) LtCol C.L. Zangas USMC(Ret) Tailhook Educational Foundation – 2016 Page 1 Donors to $999 CDR Robert Abels, USN(Ret) CDR Donald R. Bouchoux, USN(Ret) LCDR Michael Crosley, USN LT Nadim Abuhaidar, USN VADM William Bowes, USN(Ret) CAPT Michael Cross, USN(Ret) CDR Colin M. Ackerman, USNR Mr. Gregory L. Bowie CAPT John J. Cummings, USN CDR Mar Agnew, USN(Ret) LT Stephen Bowman, USN(Ret) CAPT Robert Curry, USNR(Ret) CAPT David G. Ahern, USN(Ret) CAPT Allen W. Boyce, USNR CAPT Jeff Czerewko, USN LT Melanie Ahle, USN CDR Jonathan J. Bradford, USN Mr. Jerry Daane CDR Mehdi A. Akacem, USN CAPT Douglas J. Bradt, USN(Ret) CAPT Paul Daley, USNR(Ret) CDR Brian Albro, USN(Ret) CAPT Joseph A. Brantuas, USN(Ret) CDR Steve Dallaire, USN(Ret) CDR Robert Alcala, USN(Ret) CDR Brian C. Brethen, USN(Ret) CDR Dale E. Davis, USNR(Ret) CAPT Ray Alcorn, USN(Ret) CAPT John S. Brickner, USN(Ret) CAPT Frederick R. Deane, MC, USN(Ret) Lt Col Joseph A. Alcorn, USAFR CAPT Eric Briggs, USN(Ret) Col William Deans, USAF CAPT Stephen R. Allen, USNR(Ret) LCDR Jack E. Brinson, USNR(Ret) CDR James E. Degnan, USNR(Ret) CDR John D. Allison, USN CAPT Ted Bronson, USN(Ret) Mr. Ronald A. Demes CAPT Anthony L. Allou, USN Mr. Richard I. Brooker CAPT J. Michael Denkler, USN(Ret) CAPT Raoul Alvarez, USN(Ret) RADM Dennis M. Brooks, USN(Ret) ENS Jonathan L. Denn, USN LCDR Brooks L. Ambos, USN(Ret) Capt Richard T. Brophy, USMC(Ret) LT Erik A. Dente, USN CDR David Andersen, USNR(Ret) CAPT Stanley I. Broughton, USNR CDR Mike Detchemendy, USN(Ret) CAPT Ward R. Anderson, USNR(Ret) Mr. Timothy D. Brown CAPT J. King Deutsch, USN(Ret) CDR Mark E. Anderson, USN Mr. Charles H. Brown LCDR Leonard Diamond, USNR(Ret) LT Charles E. Annett, USN RADM Thomas F. Brown III, USN(Ret) CAPT Bob Dickerson, USN(Ret) RADM Vincent J. Anzilotti, USNR(Ret) CAPT Mark C. Bruington, USN CAPT James Dickson, USN(Ret) LCDR Stuart A. Ashton, USN VADM Michael Bucchi, USN(Ret) CAPT Kevin Dillon, USNR(Ret) CAPT Terry M. Badger, USNR(Ret) BM3 Christopher J. Bucholtz, USNR(Ret) CDR Michael J. Dodick, USN CDR Jay Ballard, USN(Ret) CAPT Bob Buehn, USN(Ret) CAPT George B. Dom, USN(Ret) CAPT Rich Banks, USNR(Ret) CAPT Christian A. Buhlmann, USN Maj John Donahue, USAF(Ret) CDR David Baranek, USN(Ret) CDR Gary Burcham, USN(Ret) LCDR Gordon J. Doody, USNR(Ret) Mr. Terry Barber CAPT John J. Burke III, USNR(Ret) LCDR Charles E. Dooley Jr., MD, USN LT Robert W. Barrett, USNR CWO4 Virgil G. Burke Jr., USN(Ret) LtCol Simon M. Doran, USMC Mr. Michael H. Bartlett LCDR Eric B. Burns, USNR(Ret) CDR Curtis R. Dosé, USNR(Ret) CDR Pete Batcheller, USN(Ret) LT Joseph Burns, USN LT William E. Douglas, USNR RADM John R. Batzler, USN(Ret) CDR Frank J. Bush, USN(Ret) CDR Brian P. Douglass, USN CAPT Thomas G. Bauer, USNR(Ret) CAPT Warner L. Butler, USN(Ret) Mr. Elvin L. Dow LCDR Jeremy Bauer, USN Mr. Manley C. Butler LtCol Dave G. Drewelow, USMC(Ret) CDR Daniel V. Baxter, USN(Ret) Mr. Clyde Cain Mr. Robert Duanne CDR James R. Beasley, USN CAPT Anthony T. Calandra, USN LtCol Carl Dubac, USMC(Ret) LCDR Richard A. Beck, USN(Ret) CAPT A.W. Callan Jr., USN(Ret) CAPT Paul L. Dudley, USN(Ret) Mr. Ted Beckwith Jr. RADM John F. Calvert, USN(Ret) CDR Daniel Dugan, USN(Ret) Mr. John J. Beirne Mr. C. Richard Cameron LT Thomas Dugan, USN LCDR Daniel L. Beldy, USN(Ret) Mr. Richard S. Carlquist CAPT Dave Dungan, USN(Ret) CAPT Robert H. Belter, USN(Ret) CDR James W. Carroll, USN(Ret) VADM Robert F. Dunn, USN(Ret) Ms. Dyna Benchergui CDR Patrick W. Carroll, USNR(Ret) Capt James “Hawk” Dunn, USMCR(Ret) CDR Frank W. Bennett, USN LCDR Steve O. Carter, USNR(Ret) Mr. R.E. Dupré VADM Brent Bennitt, USN(Ret) CAPT Bob Castleton, USN Mr. William C. Dvorak Mr. David A. Benson CAPT Nicholas A. Castruccio, USN(Ret) CDR Patrick A. Dyer, USN(Ret) LCDR Mark W. Benson, USNR(Ret) CAPT William J. Catlett, USN(Ret) CAPT B.J. Dysart, USN(Ret) CDR Alan W. Bentley, USN(Ret) CAPT Richard J. Cavicke, USN(Ret) CAPT Peter B. Easton, USN(Ret) Dr. Rudy G. Benz II CAPT Eugene Cernan, USN(Ret) CAPT Donald B. Edge, USN(Ret) CAPT Chris Bergen, USN RADM Lawrence Chambers, USN(Ret) ADM L.A. “Bud” Edney, USN(Ret) CDR Paul Bernado, USN CAPT James G. Chapman, USNR(Ret) CDR Darrell W. Edson, USN(Ret) CDR Andy Berner, USN CAPT Daniel L. Cheever, USN LtCol Bill Egen, USMC(Ret) RADM Robert E. Besal, USN(Ret) CDR John Chesire, USNR(Ret) LCDR Bradley J. Eilertsen, USN(Ret) CDR Edward Bethel, USNR(Ret) Ms. Cheryl Bly-Chester LtCol Kris Elliott, USMC(Ret) CDR Gil L. Bever, USN(Ret) Lt Col John J. Christian, ANG CDR Leif Elstad, USNR(Ret) CAPT John P. Bielik, USN(Ret) CAPT Bruce Churchill, USN(Ret) CAPT Jack C. Ensch, USN(Ret) LCDR Norman Bild, USN(Ret) CDR Anthony J. Clapp, USN(Ret) CAPT Marty Erdossy, USN(Ret) CAPT Jon D. Blacker, USNR CDR Michael B. Clay, USN(Ret) CAPT Larry Ernst, USN(Ret) Mr. Richard A. Blacker CDR Elliott I. Clemence, USNR CAPT Harry E. Ettinger, USN(Ret) LT Sean T. Blackman, USN CDR Royce E. Clifford, USN(Ret) CDR C. John Evans, USN(Ret) Mr. Drew Blaha Mr. John P. Coates RM3 Robert G. Evans, USN(Ret) Mr. Edward Blomeyer CAPT Irving G. “Bill” Cockroft, USN(Ret) LT Dave Everett, USN(Ret) CAPT John Bloore, USNR LCDR Harvey B. Cohen, DDS, USNR(Ret) Mr. Joe J. Farina Jr. CAPT David Boaz, USN(Ret) AOC Howard D. Cole, USN LT Travis B. Farley, USNR CDR James M. Bockler, USN(Ret) Col James M. Collins II, USMC(Ret) LT Michael J. Farmer, USN Capt Ed Bodkin, USMC(Ret) LCDR Phillip D. Colson, USNR(Ret) CDR Patrick F. Farrell, USN RADM Donald Boecker, USN(Ret) CDR Mike Commons, USN(Ret) Mr. Tom P. Federico LCDR Michael R. Bolier, USNR(Ret) CAPT Terry Cooney, USN(Ret) LCDR Michael Bart Flaherty, USN(Ret) CDR Gordon Booker, USN(Ret) CAPT John B. Cooper, USNR(Ret) LtCol Edward Flanagan, USMC RADM Peter B. Booth, USN(Ret) Mr. Paul W. Cooper Mr. Richard L. Flannery Mr. Julian Booth Dr. Bernard J. Cortese RADM James H. Flatley, USN(Ret) CDR Michael Borich, USN(Ret) Mr. Tim Crawford LCDR Francis R. Fleming, USN(Ret) Page 2 Tailhook Educational Foundation – 2016 2016 Scholarship Winners

LCDR STU POWRIE CVW-2 SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by the carrier air wing Sponsored by the Tailhook Educational Foundation Alison S. Chambers Piney Flats, Tennessee James D. Copeland Spartanburg, South Carolina • Accepted to Liberty University • Accepted to University of South Carolina

RADM THOMAS F. BROWN III SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by the Bay Area Tailhook Ready Room STAR SCHOLARSHIP, No. 6 This award is made in the name of RADM Thomas F. Brown III, USN(Ret), whose 31-year career included 5,000 flight hours, 1,017 Sponsored by anonymous donor carrier landings and 343 missions. Among units commanded Sara K. Sklenka were USS Midway (CV-41) and Carrier Groups One and Five. His Atlanta, Georgia degrees from Mt. St. Mary’s, U.C. Berkeley and the National War • Accepted to Duke University College and his ongoing second career as a middle school teacher and administrator underscore his lifelong commitment to education. Tom served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tailhook 1996 –2000 and was instrumental in re-establishing strong CDR DEAN “DIZ” LAIRD, USN(Ret) SCHOLARSHIP links with the Navy. Sponsored by Hook ’12 reunion donors Kyle D. Groters CDR Dean Diz Laird is the only Navy ace to shoot down both German Lombard, Illinois and Japanese aircraft. Flying F4F Wildcats off the coast of Norway, he participated in the • Moody Bible Institute, Pyschology destruction of a couple of German airplanes October 1943. A year later he was flying F6F Hellcats from USS Essex (CV-9) in the THE TAILHOOK ASSOCIATION Pacific Theater, where he was credited with the STOCKDALE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP remainder of his 5 3/4 confirmed victories. Sponsored by the Tailhook Association Olivia A. Bartholomew VADM James B. Stockdale, USN(Ret), an indomitable Medal of Uniontown, Ohio Honor awardee, Naval Aviator and academician who endured more • Accepted to Bowling Green State University than seven years of captivity during the was one of the most highly decorated officers in U.S. Naval history. He received two Distinguished Flying Crosses, two Purple Hearts and four Silver Stars among his 26 combat decorations. He was the only three- star to wear both aviator wings and STAR SCHOLARSHIP, No. 8 the Medal of Honor, which was presented by Sponsored by anonymous donor President Ford in 1976. Lynne D. Mooradian Kiri A. Nicholson Hanover, Pennsylvania Springfield, Virginia • Accepted to U.S. Military Academy • Accepted to University of Virginia

STAR SCHOLARSHIP, No. 5 STAR SCHOLARSHIP, No. 7 Sponsored by anonymous donor Sponsored by anonymous donor Avery J. Zaleski Jackson T. Farley Omaha, Nebraska Edmond, Oklahoma • Rice University, Environmental Engineering • Baylor University, Engineering

Tailhook Educational Foundation – 2016 Page 3 ROB BRYN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP LCDR KIERON “TATER” O’CONNOR Sponsored by the Tailhook Association MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Mr. Bryn began his career with the Morro Bay Police Department in Sponsored by Jon R. Winthrop, retired and former president and the 1980s and served with the San Luis Obispo Police Department CEO, The Air Group, Inc., Van Nuys, California 1986–2005. He was the County Sheriff’s Department public This scholarship is awarded in memory of LCDR Kieron “Tater” information officer and crime prevention specialist, a longtime active O’Connor, USN, a Blue Angel who was killed 28 October 1999 at member of the Central Coast Navy League and Moody AFB, Ga. Kieron was from Burtonsville, Md., and graduated a Life Member of the Tailhook Association. from Catholic University of America in 1988. He was known fraternally for his reading and Commissioned through AOCS, he earned his presentation of the “Bug Roach Prayer” at the wings in October 1990. During his career he annual reunion in Sparks (Reno), Nevada. served with VFA-81, VFA-131 and VFA-106. Lillian S. Furey Kieron joined the in September Winter Park, Florida 1998. He accumulated more than 2,000 flight hours and 295 carrier arrested landings. • Accepted to Villanova University Mackenzie H. Cummings Chula Vista, California • Pomona College, Psychology

USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64) LtCol ROBERT A. CHRISTY, USMC(Ret), SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by Tailhook Educational Foundation Sponsored by Jon R. Winthrop, retired and former president and CEO, Evan D. Morgan The Air Group, Inc., Van Nuys, California Hanover, New Hampshire LtCol Christy holds a master’s degree in aeronautical engineer- • Dartmouth College, Social Sciences ing from Princeton and is an associate member of Experimental Test Pilots. As a Marine fighter pilot, he flew two tours of duty in Viet- nam, one as squadron CO, and commanded the flight test division at NAS Point Mugu. In 1976, LtCol Christy formed Golden Jet Airways in Los Angeles, THE HOOK 2007 REUNION and in 1980 co-founded The Air Group, a SCHOLARSHIP business jet sales and charter service where Sponsored by Hook ’07 reunion donors and the he was the executive vice president for opera- Gold Wings Foundation tions. LtCol Christy retired December 2007. Chelsea W. Kibler Mary Elise Fortney Memphis, Tennessee Leonardwon, Maryland • University of Alabama, Education • Accepted to University of Pennsylvania

CDR JIM OLIVER SCHOLARSHIP THE CENTENNIAL OF SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by CDR Jim Oliver, USN(Ret) Sponsored by Hook ’11 reunion donors Joshua D. Arteta Wake Forest, North Carolina McKenna K. Roberts Gaylord, Michigan • University of North Carolina, Pre-medicine • Harvard University, Engineering

CAPT RICHARD L. “ZEKE” CORMIER LT KEVIN COLLING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by Jon R. Winthrop, retired and former president and CEO, Sponsored by the Blue Angels Association The Air Group, Inc., Van Nuys, California This scholarship is awarded in the name of CAPT Richard L. “Zeke” This scholarship is awarded in memory of LT Kevin Colling, USN, a Cormier, who received his wings in July 1942. In 1944 he became Blue Angel who was killed 28 October 1999. Kevin graduated from a Hellcat ace in the Pacific with eight kills, four in a single flight. the Colorado School of Mines in 1989. Commissioned through AOCS, Following the war he had two tours with the Blue Angels and served he earned his wings in May 1992. Kevin flew as Commander, Carrier Air Group 11. After the F-14 Tomcat with VF-21 and the F/A-18 retirement in 1964, he served on the board of Hornet with VFA-37 and VFA-106. He was the the San Diego Aerospace Museum for 28 years. 1998 Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic Pilot of the Zeke was honored with Tailhook’s Lifetime Year. He joined the Blue Angels in September Achievement award in 2000. CAPT Cormier 1999 and had more than 1,500 flight hours and died in February 2001. 350 carrier arrested landings. Celine N. Butler Julianna J. Luecke Cheney, Pennsylvania Virginia Beach, Virginia • Accepted to West Chester University • Accepted to College of Willam and Mary

Page 4 Tailhook Educational Foundation – 2016 THE “CHICK” TUCKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP THE INTRUDER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by CAPT Gene Tucker, USN(Ret) Sponsored by the Intruder Association This scholarship is awarded in memory of LCDR “Chick” Tucker, S.C., This scholarship is presented by the membership of the Intruder USNR. Chick held two master’s degrees in physical education and Association to honor those who gave their lives in service to their worked as a civilian for the Navy’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation country while flying the A‑6 Intruder. An integral part of Naval Aviation division as director at Indian Head, Md.; King’s Bay, Ga.; Stockton, for 32 years, the Intruder flew combat missions in Vietnam, Cambodia, Calif.; and Yorktown, Va. He was commissioned an ensign in the , Grenada, Lebanon, , Iraq, and the . Supply Corps Reserves by his brother, CAPT Gene Tucker, in 1982 There were 28 squadrons among the Navy, Marine Corps and Reserve and spent his career attached to the Navy Cargo Handling Battalion forces that operated the fiveIntruder models (A‑6A, A‑6B, A‑6C, based at Cheatham Annex, Va. Although he enjoyed being a “Combat KA‑6D and A‑6E). Intruder crews and their technical representatives Stevedore,” he took advantage of the opportunity to earn his S.C. wings specialized in low‑level, all‑weather attack as an aviation warfare specialist during training aboard USS Coral missions while taking part in all phases of the Sea (CV-43) in 1984. He was proud of his several lengthy periods of attack mission as they evolved during Vietnam active duty, and especially of his participation in Operation Desert and the Cold War. The lost 251 Storm. While deployed he was awarded the Navy Commendation and aviators in the A‑6; this scholarship is to honor Navy Achievement Medals for exceptional their memory and sacrifice. leadership and technical expertise during Jessica R. Gardiner critical wartime cargo handling operations. Lexington Park, Maryland He was training officer of the Cargo Handling Battalion when he died from injuries sustained • Shenandoah University, Physical Therapy in an automobile accident in April 1993. John C. Wahlstedt Louisville, Kentucky THE LTJG STERLING G. GILLIAM • University of Pennsylvania, Engineering MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by his son, CAPT Sterling G. Gilliam Jr. and Family This scholarship is awarded in memory of LTJG Sterling G. Gilliam Sr., a native of Franklinton, N.C., who served honorably during World TEST & EVALUATION War II in the Pacific theater. Upon completion SCHOLARSHIP of his military service, he returned to civilian Sponsored by attendees at the 2014 Reunion life in Henderson, N.C., and like so many and the Southwest Commandery of his generation, raised a family, shaped Faith M. Holloway a community and helped build this great Rocklin, California nation. He strongly supported education in his community until his death in 1972. • Accepted to Chapman University Jeffrey X. Ryan Mount Pleasant, South Carolina • Accepted to Embry-Riddle Aero University THE BOEING COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by the Boeing Company This award is presented on behalf of the men and women of the Boeing TOMCAT SUNSET SCHOLARSHIP Co., whose combined efforts contribute daily Sponsored by the Tomcat Sunset Committee to the effectiveness of Naval carrier aviation. Customer service and company products, A total of 712 F-14s were built at Grumman’s especially the many aircraft, missiles and factory in Calverton on Long Island integrated systems, support Naval carrier 1969 –1991. This scholarship honors all the aviation as they enhance the effectiveness and aircrew that lost their lives in the development the proud traditions of the Tailhook service. and operation of the Tomcat. Asia E. Chapman Claire M. Jennings San Diego, California Valencia, California • Accepted to Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Boston University, Psychology

THE USS LANGLEY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP LT PAT BUCKLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by the USS Langley (CVL-27) Association Sponsored by the San Diego Tailhook Ready Room This award is made in the name of the Langley Association, the men of LT Patrick Buckley was the pilot of an RF-8G with VFP-63 Detachment which served on one of the most distinguished 19, flying from USSHancock (CVA-19), when carriers in World War II. From January returning from a combat photo mission into 1944 to the end of the war, Langley served Southeast Asia 16 December 1969, his aircraft in campaigns including the Marshall and was stricken. He crashed in the . Mariana Islands, Guam, the Palaus and the LT Buckley was declared Killed/Body Not Philippines, Formosa, French Indochina and Recovered and is honored on Panel 15W, Row off the mainland of Japan. 61 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Seth R. Straw Colleen E. Hoyt Pensacola, Florida Tampa, Florida • Accepted to Auburn University • Accepted to Bates College

Tailhook Educational Foundation – 2016 Page 5 JOHN E. PORTER SCHOLARSHIP, No. 1 LT NICK BENSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by AVCM John E. Porter, USN(Ret) Sponsored by CAPT Eric and Barb Benson and Friends of Master Chief Porter joined the Navy at the age of 17 in 1943. He served LT Stephen Nicklous “Nick” Benson with numerous ships and units for 22 years in the Avionics Technician This scholarship is awarded in memory of LT Nick Benson, USNR, rating, supporting F4Fs to A-3Ds. He retired as a master chief in who was killed 18 October 2002 when his F/A-18F Super Hornet was 1964 and became a realtor, broker-owner of his own business, and involved in a midair collision off the California coast. Nick was from later president of the Glendale Arizona Board of Realtors. A tireless Virginia Beach, Va. and graduated from Oklahoma State University in supporter and a Tailhooker since 1991, he 1998. After commissioning through AOCS, he retired again in 1998. Throughout both his earned his NFO wings and joined VF-41 flying distinguished careers, Master Chief Porter F-14s. He participated in Operation Enduring acquired all the education available, knowing it Freedom over before transitioning was the key to success. John and his wife support to the Super Hornet. Nick was a special young two scholarships. This scholarship honors his man who made a difference and is greatly strong belief in the value of education. missed. Casey Dervay James Aagard League City, Texas Tallahassee, Florida • Baylor University, Business Administration • Accepted to Samford University

COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN SCHOLARSHIP, No. 1 THE TEF ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP Supported by Combined Federal Campaign Sponsored by contributions the Tailhook Educational Foundation Faith H. Rovenolt Elizabeth A. Wahlstedt Chesapeake, Virginia Louisville, Kentucky • Accepted to Vanderbilt University • Accepted to University of Pennsylvania

LCDR JOHN FARNSWORTH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN Sponsored by Mr. Donald Sherman SCHOLARSHIP, No. 2 This scholarship is awarded in memory of LCDR John Farnsworth, Supported by Combined Federal Campaign a Naval Aviator who died in January 2000 at age 66. John was born contributions in Peoria, Ill., and flew 200 combat missions James Corcoran from USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) over Vietnam. Saline, Michigan He left the Navy in 1975 to become an account executive with Hart Publishing, San Diego, • University of Michigan, ME and Economics Calif. Throughout his life he enjoyed playing the banjo and was leader of a 13-piece San Diego banjo band. CAPT NELLO PIEROZZI Zachary F. Moody MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Ellicott City, Maryland Sponsored by the Tailhook Educational Foundation, • American University, Government Marcia and Lisa Pierozzi LT Nello Pierozzi was a member of the first jet- equipped Blue Angels team in 1955. Fourteen ADM GEORGE E.R. KINNEAR II years later he became commanding officer of USS Rankin (AKA-103). SCHOLARSHIP Taylor K. Isaksen Sponsored by the Compaq Computer Corporation San Clemente, California Benjamin T. Cook • Accepted to Texas Christian University Painted Post, New York • Accepted to The King College LCDR CHARLES A. BRACKIN “DIRTY SHIRT” MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by the Family and Friends of LCDR Charles A. “Chuck” Brackin, USN(Ret) JOHN E. PORTER SCHOLARSHIP, No. 2 This scholarship honors all those who have supported carrier aviation through dedicated Sponsored by AVCM John E. Porter, USN(Ret) service in the dangerous and demanding Caitlin M. Bowen environment of the . San Marcos, California Emily O. Bassett • Accepted to University of Georgia Atlanta, Georgia • Accepted to Davidson College

Page 6 Tailhook Educational Foundation – 2016 THE LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS RADM JAMES D. RAMAGE CORPORATION “JACK READY” MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by the Ramage Family and Friends Sponsored by the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Corporation This award is made in the name of RADM James D. “Jig Dog” Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Corp. develops, Ramage, who will long be remembered for his heroism while leading builds and supports advanced combat aircraft air strikes from USS Enterprise (CV-6) during World War II, and for the United States and its Allies. The company in later years his role in the development of modern battle group is currently leading the development of the philosophy and Joint-service tactical doctrine. F-35 Lightning II, the next-generation stealth He was instrumental in framing the policies strike fighter for the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, that guided the formation of the Tailhook Air Force and several Coalition partners. Association and provided a large editorial Hillary Dunn influence responsible for the growth and South Elgin, Illinois success of The Hook magazine. • Western Illinois University, Pre-Medicine Matthew Clark Boise, Idaho • University of Oklahoma, History C.W. AND MARNY GILLULY SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by C.W. and Marny Gilluly CAPT JOHNNY L. “TURK” GREEN From 1967 –1976 Dr. Gilluly served as a Navy A-7 Corsair II pilot MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP on two Vietnam combat tours and as CAG-11 landing signal officer for his third cruise. His Sponsored by Family, Friends and Industry wife, Martha “Marny,” has worked on deep- Turk enlisted in the Navy in 1970, earned sea research projects with the Naval Research a degree, his Wings of Gold and went on to Laboratory and as a computer specialist command VFA‑192, USS Camden (AOE‑2), for the U.S. House of Representatives. The John F. Kennedy (CV‑67) and Theodore Gilluly’s reside in Washington, D.C. Roosevelt (CVN‑71). Erin Driscoll Autumn R. Walters Cohasset, Massachusetts Los Angeles, California • University of New Hampshire, Engineering • Accepted to Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute

CDR EDWARD “FAST EDDIE” THE “SPIRIT OF CARRIER POWERS MEMORIAL AVIATION” SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by the Friends of CDR T. Schenck Sponsored by Ann and Bill Hoehn Remsen, USN(Ret) of the Hoehn Foundation William P. Engfer Alicia A. Bruno Green Oaks, Illinois Colorado Springs, Colorado • Accepted to John Hopkins University. • Accepted to University of Colorado

RADM LEONARD A. “SWOOSE” SNEAD R.G. SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Sponsored by anonymous donor This award honors the memory of RADM Leonard A. “Swoose” Snead Victoria K. Mercer by Pratt & Whitney Military Engines. Snead served in several fleet junior officer billets prior to attending U.S. Naval Test Pilot School Fort Smith, Arkansas (USNTPS). He progressed through a number of assignments that • Accepted to University of California Berkeley culminated as head of the Flying Qualities and Performance Branch at USNTPS. Immediately thereafter, he assumed command of VA‑75, the Navy’s first fleet operational A‑6A squadron, which deployed to Vietnam the following year. He later commanded USS Forrestal SCHOLARSHIP (CVA‑59) and was selected for Flag rank in February 1971, and in Sponsored by Northrop Grumman Corporation July was named manager for the F‑14 aircraft and systems program. Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense company In 1974 he assumed command of Fighter Airborne Early Warning headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. Northrop Wing Pacific, at NAS Miramar. Snead retired Grumman provides technologically advanced, in 1976 with 30-years commissioned service innovative products, services and solutions and joined Pratt & Whitney in West Palm in systems integration, defense electronics, Beach, Fla., as manager of Navy programs. information technology, advanced aircraft, He was appointed vice president of Pratt & shipbuilding and space technology. Whitney in 1983 and retired from the company in 1992. Tyler Schattel Kingwood, Texas Clare T. Kinsella Arlington, Virginia • Texas A&M University, Engineering • Accepted to Virginia

Tailhook Educational Foundation – 2016 Page 7 Donors to $999, continued LT Alex Fletcher, USN CDR Keith Henderson, USNR CAPT W.D. Knutson, USN(Ret) CAPT Christopher H. Flood, USN(Ret) LCDR Ernest H. Heying, USN(Ret) LTJG David Koch, USN Mr. Mahlon G. Foote Mr. Robert D. Heywood CAPT Dean W. Koehler, USN(Ret) Mr. Melvin Foremaster RADM Robert Hickey, USN(Ret) LT Frederick J. Kogan, USN(Ret) CAPT Larry R. Fout, USN CDR Preston Hiers, USNR CAPT Howard E. Koss, USN(Ret) CAPT Francis H. Fox, USNR(Ret) Mr. David Hillery LCDR Karl W. Kottke, USN LT Richard N. Francis, USNR CAPT Robert Hoch, USNR CAPT Scott D. Krambeck, USN Mr. Dan H. Frank CAPT Jerome B. Hodge, USN(Ret) CAPT Bear Kramer, USN(Ret) Mr. Terry W. Freeman CDR Merle L. Hoffman, USN(Ret) CDR Alan L. Krause, USN(Ret) CDR Gary H. Freer, USNR(Ret) Mr. Robert G. Hoffman Mr. Kenneth P. Kreutzmann LtCol Warren Frommelt, USMC(Ret) CDR John O. “Jack” Holland, USN(Ret) CAPT Lou Kriser, USN(Ret) Capt Larry J. Futrell, USMCR CAPT Frederick Hollinger, USNR(Ret) LCDR John Krone, USN(Ret) Mr. Lee J. Gaffrey CAPT John P. Holm, USN(Ret) CAPT Robert E. Kuhlke, USN(Ret) LCDR Andrew J. Gamble, USN(Ret) LCDR Gary L. Holmes, USNR(Ret) CDR Hilary G. Kunkler, USN(Ret) Mr. Dave Garner CDR Al Holmstrup, USN(Ret) CDR Bryan Kust, USN(Ret) Col Marv T. Garrison, USMC(Ret) Dr. Glenn Hom Col James J. Kuzmick, USMCR(Ret) Mr. Alexander Gaston LCDR William P. Horne, USN(Ret) RDML Joseph W. Kuzmick, USN CDR David T. Gato, USNR(Ret) Christopher R. Horton LCDR William H. Labarge, USN(Ret) E-5 Gerald S. Gauding, USN LTJG John Horton, USNR LCDR Todd I. Ladwig, USN Jeffrey B. Gauger CDR Daniel Howe, USN(Ret) LCDR Peter M. Lagerman, USN(Ret) CDR Glenn Gay, USNR(Ret) CAPT John Howe, USN(Ret) CDR D.S. “Diz” Laird, USN(Ret) CDR Steve Gaylor, USN(Ret) LCDR William C. Hoyt, USNR(Ret) LCDR Dean Laird, USN(Ret) LCDR Craig Gile, USN(Ret) LCDR Donald R. Huene, USNR(Ret) CDR Wayne R. Lambertson, USN(Ret) CAPT Frank C. Gilmore, USN(Ret) CAPT Peter P. Hunt, USN(Ret) Capt Richard L. Lammerding, USMC(Ret) CDR Burton H. Gilpin, USN(Ret) CDR Christopher N. Hurst, USN LT Ted Landers, USN(Ret) CAPT William Q. Glathe, USNR(Ret) CAPT Ken Hutchinson, USN(Ret) CAPT Craig A. Langbehn, USN(Ret) RADM James M. Gleim, USN(Ret) Mr. James C. Hyde CAPT Rolland A. Langley, USNR(Ret) CAPT F.D. “Gooch” Goetschius, USN(Ret) CAPT Dennis W. Irelan, USN(Ret) CDR Kenneth D. Lantta, USN(Ret) LT Paul Good, USNR LT Brian M. Irvine, USNR CDR Markel H. Larkins, USN(Ret) CDR Christopher Gordon, USN(Ret) Mr. Junichi Ishikawa CAPT Russell Larratt, USN(Ret) RADM Robert H. Gormley, USN(Ret) LTJG Raymond G. Jackson, USNR(Ret) CDR George W. Laughlin, USN(Ret) CAPT James A. Gosma, USNR(Ret) CDR Matthew C. Jackson, USN CAPT Steve J. Laukaitis, USN(Ret) Mr. Chris Gould CDR Theodore Jacobson, USNR(Ret) Mrs. Christel Lawson CDR Douglas Graber, USN BrigGen John M. Jansen, USMC LT Vail Leach, USN(Ret) Mr. Mike Gracik CAPT Stephen C. Jasper, USN(Ret) CDR Matthew L. Leahey, USN LCDR John Granzella, USNR(Ret) Mr. Kevin W. Jennings RADM Bobby C. Lee, USN(Ret) LT Alex M. Graves, USN LCDR Gordon Jobe, USN(Ret) CDR Derek Leney, USN(Ret) LT Lew Gray, USN(Ret) RADM C.A.E. Johnson Jr., USN(Ret) CAPT Tom Leonard, USNR(Ret) CAPT John W. Greene, USN CDR George I. Johnson Jr., USNR CDR John Leslie, USN(Ret) CDR W.E. Greer III, USN(Ret) LCDR William R. Johnston, USN(Ret) RADM Frederick L. Lewis, USN(Ret) CAPT John D. Grice, USN(Ret) CAPT Denver T. Johnstone, USNR(Ret) Mr. Gerald Liang LCDR Thomas D. Griffin, USNR(Ret) LCDR Clark R. Jones, USNR(Ret) CAPT William Lightstone, USNR(Ret) Mr. John F. Griffing CDR Michael Jones, USNR(Ret) CDR William A. Lind, USN CDR Pat Grillo, USN(Ret) CDR Richard W. Jones, SC, USN(Ret) CDR Charles S. Lipson, USNR CAPT Michael D. Grulli, USN(Ret) Mr. Robert F. Jones AMHC C.A. “Butch” Lockwood, USN(Ret) CAPT C.E. “Gus” Gudmunson, USN(Ret) CAPT James D. Joyner, USN(Ret) Mr. Albert L. Logan Col John D. Gumbel, USMC(Ret) LCDR David P. Kaine, USNR(Ret) CDR Joseph R. Losievsky, USN LT William F. Hahn, USNR(Ret) CDR Thomas J. Kalfas, USN(Ret) CAPT Michael Luginbuhl, USN(Ret) LT Martin F. Haldiman, USN(Ret) CDR Edmund G. Kary, USN(Ret) RDML Brian Luther, USN Mr. Judd G. Halenza CAPT Robert C. Kaup, USN(Ret) Mr. Richard D. Luthi CAPT Lawrence J. Hall, USNR LT Joseph C. Keith, USN(Ret) CAPT Timothy J. Lynch, USN(Ret) CAPT Edward Hallett, USN(Ret) Mr. Weldon Kelley CAPT Paul S. Mackley, USN Dr. Richard Hallion CDR John R. Kemble, USN(Ret) CAPT Patrick T. Madison, USN(Ret) LCDR Thomas D. Hampton, USN(Ret) Ms. Betty Kemlein CAPT Dave Madsen, USN(Ret) CAPT Theodore B. Hannah, USNR(Ret) LCDR Michael R. Kepferle, USN(Ret) CDR W.J. Magnan, USN CAPT Allan B. Hans, USN(Ret) CDR Richard D. Keys, USN(Ret) Ms. Betty Anne Mahoney CDR Thomas A. Harrell, USN(Ret) CDR James G. Kidrick, USN(Ret) LCDR Robert A. Maiellaro, USN(Ret) CDR Albert Harris, USNR(Ret) RADM Joseph F. Kilkenny, USN(Ret) Dr. Susan M. Malinowski, MD 2ndLt M.J. Harris, USMC CAPT William R. Killea, USNR CAPT Tom L. Mallman, USNR(Ret) LCDR George Hart, USN(Ret) LCDR William H. Kindell, USNR(Ret) LCDR Gordon B. Mann, USNR(Ret) CAPT Robert H. Hartzell, USN(Ret) CAPT David Kindley, USN LCDR Donald Manning, USN(Ret) CAPT Daniel G. Harvey, USNR(Ret) Mr. Bill Kinsella CAPT John F. Manning, USN (RET) LCDR Jim Harwood, USCGR(Ret) CDR Edward J. Kinsella, USN Sgt Maj Robert E. Mansperger, USAF(Ret) CDR Mike Hayes, USN(Ret) SSgt Michael R. Kintz, USMC(Ret) CAPT Rosemary Mariner, USN(Ret) Mr. Perry S. Hayes CDR Don Kittleman, USN(Ret) LT John E. Marlin, USNR(Ret) CDR Ryan C. Hayes, USN LCDR Daniel E. Kitts, USN LT Leon Marrano Jr., USNR CDR Terrill S. Heath, USN(Ret) Mr. John W. Klar CDR Gregory S. Marshall, USN(Ret) LCDR Steven Heida, USN(Ret) CAPT Kenneth Klothe, USN(Ret) CAPT Richard L. Martin, USN(Ret) CDR Dan A. Heidt, USN RDML Matthew Klunder, USN LCDR Justin A. Mason, USNR CAPT Thomas A. Hejl, USN(Ret) LCDR Jeffrey W. Knowles, USN(Ret) VADM Wally Massenburg, USN(Ret)

Page 8 Tailhook Educational Foundation – 2016 THE RAYTHEON COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP THE “TRADER JON” MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by the Raytheon Company Sponsored by the Friends of Martin “Trader Jon” Weissman Raytheon Co. was founded in 1922 in Cambridge, Mass. In the more than Martin Weissman and his wife Jackii moved to Pensacola, Fla., in 1953, 90 years since its founding, Raytheon Company has introduced many bought a small tavern they named “Trader Jon’s” and started a legend. major technological advancements that changed the course of American His countless friends showered him with aviation memorabilia that culture and world history. Among these innovations are the first com- transformed Trader Jon’s into an aviation shrine. mercial microwave ovens, the fathometer depth A staunch supporter of Naval Aviation and the sounder, the mass production of magnetron city of Pensacola, he was the Blue Angels’ tubes, early shipboard radar, the first successful biggest fan. Mr. Weissman is remembered for his missile guidance system, a space communica- unique contribution to Naval Aviation. He died tions system, mobile radio telephones and the in February 2000 at the age of 84. first combat-proven air defense missile system. Danielle N. Dufresne William J. Karakash Dallas, Texas Arvada, Colorado • Accepted to University of Texas • Accepted to University of North Carolina

CDR FRANCIS MARTIN DOBBERTIEN BLUE ANGELS — LCDR KEVIN DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by Francis Martin Dobbertien Sponsored by Jon R. Winthrop, retired and former president and CEO, The “The Navy has enriched my life in many ways that I cherish. This Air Group, Inc., Van Nuys, California scholarship is just a way of saying thanks.” Francis “Frank” entered Kevin was killed in an accident during a Blue Angels flight demonstra- the Navy in 1946 under the Holloway Midshipman Program, spent tion at MCAS Beaufort during the 2007 season. Davis was an 11-year two years in college under the V-5 program and entered flight training Navy veteran and a member of the Blue Angels precision-flying team for in 1948 as an Aviation Midshipman. He received his wings after nearly two years. He flew in support of Operation completing advanced training in the F4U. He spent over five years Enduring Freedom. A native of Pittsfield, Mass., on active duty flying from several carriers. He he accumulated more than 2,500 flight hours then completed 28 years of service as an active and 200 carrier arrested landings. His decora- Reserve, retiring with rank of commander. He tions include the Air Medal plus two Navy and also retired from Clark Equipment Company Marine Corps Achievement Medals. after 28 years. He received a bachelor’s Robert W. Alcorn degree in aeronautical engineering from the La Plata, Maryland University of Colorado in 1953. • Accepted to University of Delaware Jacqueline Green Buffalo Grove, Illinois • Marquette University, Physical Therapy

THE CAPT GARY HAKANSON RADM JACK CHRISTIANSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by LCDR Pilalas, USNR Sponsored by Clare, Tom and Tina Christiansen Clayton Santo This scholarship, awarded to prior enlisted personnel, honors the Cantonment, Florida memory of RADM Jack Christiansen, USN(Ret), a Life Member of • University of Alabama, Finance the Tailhook Association. Jack was designated a Naval Aviator in 1943. Because of his flying skill and courage he was awarded the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He commanded USS Constellation (CVA-64) 1968 –1970 during the Vietnam War. Jack was one of only two enlisted KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE pilots to achieve the rank of rear admiral. He SCHOLARSHIP retired from the Navy in 1975, passed away Sponsored by the Kansas City Barbeque, in April 2008 and was buried with military San Diego, Home of honors at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Collin Horstman Emily K. Surgeoner Chesapeake, Virginia Fleming Island, Florida • Texas A&M University, Veterinary Medicine • Accepted to University of Florida

USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) “JACK READY” SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by the Tailhook Educational Foundation Sponsored by the Tailhook Educational Foundation Sheridan K. Powell James B. Hitchcock Clive, Iowa Purcellville, Virginia • Accepted to University of Missouri • University of Virginia, Medical School

Tailhook Educational Foundation – 2016 Page 9 THE CDR GLEN “LEFTY” HANSEN NAVAL AVIATORS’ WIVES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by CAPT Mindy Suszan, USN “THE TOUGHEST JOB IN THE NAVY” Glen was a graduate of U.S. Naval Academy and Naval Aviator. During In memory of dedicated wives who have departed the pattern before their his career, he was assigned to the VA-95 Green Lizards, VFA-81 Sunliners spouses. and VFA-87 Golden Warriors. He deployed in USS Abraham Lincoln Founded by (CVN-72), Enterprise (CVN-65) and Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). Dan Rainey in memory of Georgia Rainey, With numerous combat missions over Iraq and the former Republic of Jay Yakeley in memory of Cathy Yakeley, Yugoslavia, Lefty was individually recognized for delivering the first Gil Rud in memory of Barbara Rud, USN combat load in Kosovo. He earned a master’s degree in strategic studies from the Army War College and two Phil Anselmo in memory of Arlene Anselmo, additional master’s degrees in business. His Keith Schmidt in memory of Norma Jean Schmidt dream was to establish a scholarship to help These wonderful ladies stayed home and minded the front while their children within our community realize their husbands were on deployment and training work ups. They raised the potential, to continue the growth and progress children, held support groups and other feats of leadership, and did it that makes America great and to improve the superbly, allowing their husbands to perform duties knowing that their world in which we live. families were safe. These women mentored Elizabeth A. Cusick many wives and continue to be an example Cincinnati, Ohio for those who support their aviators and their careers. Their legacy will be with us forever, • Accepted to University of Alabama and the founders of this scholarship are pleased to present this award in their memory. LCDR DAVID WOOSTER “WOOT” TAYLOR JR. Paige Miller MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Fairfax, Virginia Sponsored by his son, CAPT David Wooster Thornhill, USNR(Ret) • University of Pittsburgh, Rehabilitation Science This scholarship is awarded in memory of LCDR David Wooster “Woot” Taylor Jr., a World War II‑era Naval Aviator who commanded two TBF/TBM Avenger torpedo squadrons, JAMES A. de GANAHL VT‑4 and VT‑7. Woot was killed 16 May 1944 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, No. 1 when his F6F crashed following low‑altitude Sponsored by Dorothy “Dossie” de Ganahl engine failure during a training flight. Woot was a San Francisco, Calif. native and was a James was born in 1924 and graduated from 1935 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. Kent School and the U.S. Naval Academy class of 1947. He married Dossie and was winged in Eric R. Wahlsted 1949. Jim and Dossie had four children. Jim Louisville, Kentucky retired in 1968 and passed away in May 2007. • Accepted to University of Pennsylvania Grace C. Kaupas Chesapeake, Virginia • Accepted to University of Virginia THE NAS FALLON/ NUGGET CASINO RESORT SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort, the annual host hotel for the Tailhook reunion JAMES A. de GANAHL NAS Fallon and the Fallon Range Training Complex are the Navy’s MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, No. 2 premier integrated strike warfare training facilities supporting present Sponsored by Dorothy “Dossie” de Ganahl and emerging national defense requirements. The mission is to support carrier air wings preparing to deploy and to Griffin C. Snead support units participating in training events Mt. Prospect, Illinois including Joint and multinational training and • Accepted to Purdue University exercises. This scholarship is dedicated by John Ascuaga to the men and women of NAS Fallon, past, present and future. Sylvia Y. Lee THE TAILHOOK ASSOCIATION LT STEVE Culver City, California ZILBERMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP • Accepted to University of California San Diego Sponsored by the Tailhook Association LT Miroslav “Abrek” Zilberman was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions during a 31 March 2010 emergency while THE GRAND CLUB SCHOLARSHIP flying an E-2CHawkeye aircraft in the North Sponsored by the Grand Club Arabian Sea. He kept the stricken aircraft (Aircrew with 1,000 or more stable allowing three other crewmembers to carrier arrested landings) bail out successfully, but time ran out before he could follow. Tanner W. Sticht Massapequa, New York Meredith N. Scruggs Lake Stevens, Washington • Accepted to University of Minnesota • Accepted to Montana State University

Page 10 Tailhook Educational Foundation – 2016 THE VADM PAUL MCCARTHY CAPT ROGER “SPOOK” McFILLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by the Tailhook Educational Foundation Sponsored by Family and Friends VADM McCarthy graduated from the Massachusetts Maritime Roger McFillen was born in May 1938. He graduated from Kansas Academy. He joined the Navy and earned both his surface warfare and State and entered Naval Aviation training through Aviation Officer Naval Aviator designations. During his aviation career, he flew F2H‑3/4 Candidate School. He earned his Wings of Gold in 1965 as a Naval Banshees and the A‑4 Skyhawk. He made a Mediterranean Sea Flight Officer (NFO). Spook was a pioneer in the NFO community deployment as landing signal and operations officer of VA‑12 and was and excelled as a Radar Intercept Officer in the F-4Phantom II and a test pilot at VX‑5 in China Lake. He saw his first combat in Vietnam progressed into the F-14 Tomcat. One of the first NFOs to be selected with VA‑15 and then again as XO and CO of VA‑195. He flew a total for Aviation Command, he commanded VF-142 in the late 1970s and of 251 missions including 38 alfa strikes, and went on to numerous high level assignments as an O-6. Spook retired was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, in 1991 after 30 years of service, and continued Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal and 27 to be extremely active in Naval Aviation and Air Medals. He completed his operational tours the Tailhook Association. He was personally as Commander U.S. Seventh Fleet and finished responsible for the creation of the Colorado his career as Director of Research, Development Springs Tailhook Chapter (“Ready Room”). and Acquisition (OP‑98). He succumbed to complications, 25 April 2011, Garrett Van Dyke related to Interstitial Lung Disease. Fleming Island, Florida Emily C. Dunsmore • Samford University, Medicine Solano Beach, California • University of California Davis, Pre-Med.

CAPT RICHARD J. JENSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CDR CLYDE RAY WELCH AND NANCY Sponsored by the Tailhook Washington D.C. Ready Room MACDONALD WELCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CAPT Jensen, USN(Ret) graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Sponsored by CAPT Rodger L. Welch, USN(Ret), June 1974 and was designated a Naval Flight Officer in 1975. His his brother Mr. Scott Welch, Family and Friends operational tours included F‑14 Tomcat Radar Clyde Ray Welch was born in Texas in 1928. He graduated from the Intercept Officer with VF‑14, VF‑101, VF‑102 U.S. Naval Academy in 1951 and reported for duty on board USS Essex and flag lieutenant to Commander in Chief, U.S. (CVA-9) during the Korean War. He started his aviation career in Task Pacific Fleet. CAPT Jensen reported to VT‑10 in Force 77 embarked in USS Shangri-La (CVA-38). He flew F-9F, A-4s February 1991 as executive officer and assumed and F-8s from NAS Miramar and Lemoore. He was awarded numerous command of the squadron in February 1992. medals to include the Distinguished Flying Cameron A. Pitts Cross with combat “V” for missions in the Frederick, Maryland Vietnam War. CDR Welch was killed in action • Accepted to Carnegie Mellon University while serving as VA-164’s executive officer in Carrier Air Group Sixteen on board Oriskany (CVA-34) in the Tonkin Gulf 26 October 1966. Emily L. Gillum FIGHTER PILOT RED SCHOLARSHIP Little Rock, Arkansas Sponsored by Bella Luna Winery, Sherman Smoot and Kevin Healy, owners • Accepted to Southern California University This scholarship is in honor of courageous Naval Aviators who put themselves in harm’s way in defense of our great nation. As veterans, CAPT MICHAEL “SCOTT” SPEICHER MEMORIAL, this is our way to thank all who support our STAR SCHOLARSHIP, No. 1 small business and us. Sponsored by anonymous donor Tanner M. Schafer On 17 January 1991, CAPT Speicher was shot Spooner, Wisconsin down during a night combat mission over Iraq. • Accepted to U.S. Naval Academy His family, friends and the entire Tailhook Navy have not forgotten him.

GARY “QUAIL” LAUGHLIN SCHOLARSHIP Thomas A. Holtslander Fairfax, Virginia Sponsored by Family and Friends • Auburn University, Engineering Gary Laughlin left his studies at the University of Texas to serve his country with great distinction in World War II. As a Marine Aviator, he flew F‑4U Corsairs in the South Pacific with the VMF‑111 Devil Dogs. After the war, 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE he completed his studies and worked in the END OF THE VIETNAM WAR oil business in Texas. Quail was recalled to active duty in 1951 where he served with the SCHOLARSHIP VMF‑214 Black Sheep in the Korean War. Sponsored by Hook ’13 reunion donors Ryan Z. McCabe Daniel McInerney Edmond, Oklahoma Anacortes, Washington • University of Oklahoma, Engineering • George Washington University, Public Health

Tailhook Educational Foundation – 2016 Page 11 Donors to $999, continued CAPT William R. Massey, USN CAPT Jim O’Donnell, USN(Ret) LTJG William M. Rietveld, USN CDR Michael Matetich, USNR CAPT John O’Donnell, USNR(Ret) CDR Jennifer C. Rigdon-Teter, USNR(Ret) CAPT George Mathews, USN(Ret) CDR Thomas P. O’Dowd, USN(Ret) LT Raymond R. Rignel, USNR CDR John G. Mathrusse, USN(Ret) Mr. James P. O’Shea RADM Harry T. Rittenour, USN(Ret) CAPT George Matt, USN(Ret) CAPT William T. Ober, USNR(Ret) Ms. Dianne J. Robbins CAPT Michael N. Matton, USN(Ret) Mr. Galen L. Oelkers CAPT Harry B. Robins, USN(Ret) Mr. Michael A. Maus CDR Frank E. Ogden, USN(Ret) CDR Wayne Robinson, USN(Ret) AOAN Howard D. Mayberry, USN CAPT Peter W. Ogle, USN(Ret) CAPT Brian M. Roby, USN(Ret) CDR Harley D. Mayfield, USN(Ret) CAPT Jack Olsen, USNR CDR John Rogers, USN(Ret) CDR William J. Mayhew, USN(Ret) Mr. Wayne R. Olson Mr. Alfred V. Romine CAPT Charles H. Maynard, USN(Ret) LT Matthew Orner, USN CAPT Scott C. Ronnie, USN(Ret) Mr. Mark A. McAuley CAPT Tom Otterbein, USN(Ret) LT Thomas H. Rose, USN Col Joseph McCann, USMCR CDR Paul Otto, USN(Ret) CAPT Donald S. Ross, USN(Ret) RADM Bill McCarthy, USN(Ret) CAPT Valerie R. Overstreet, USN CDR Jim Roth, USN(Ret) 1stLt Thomas McCartney, USMCR CDR Gary Pabst, USNR(Ret) CDR Mike Rovenolt, USN LT William R. McClendon, USN(Ret) Lt Col Larry Packer, USAF(Ret) CDR Alex C. Rucker, USN(Ret) CAPT Lonny McClung, USN(Ret) Maj Stephen T. Palmason, USMCR(Ret) CAPT Bradley S. Russell, USN CDR Jim McClure, USN(Ret) CAPT Jerry D. Palmer, USN(Ret) Dr. William S. “Red” Russell Jr. CAPT Carl P. McCullough, USN(Ret) CAPT Joseph W. Parker, USN(Ret) CAPT Arb Rylant, USN(Ret) Col Robert L. McElroy, USMC(Ret) CAPT Tighe S. Parmenter, USN CDR Roger Ryon, USN Mr. Patrick M. McGinn LT Mitchell G. Parmentier, USN Lt Col Michael Sadler, USAFR Sgt James T. McGinn Jr., USA(Ret) Mr. Richard F. Parnacott RDML Chris Sadler, USN Thomas J. McGrath CDR Lloyd L. Parthemer, USN(Ret) Mr. Robert V. Sallada CAPT R.O. “Rick” McHarg, USN(Ret) CDR Louis P. Partida, USN(Ret) CDR Tom “Turk” Sanders, USN(Ret) CAPT Stephen McMullin, USNR ACC Joseph B. Paschal, USN(Ret) CAPT Dennis J. Sapp, USNR(Ret) CDR James A. McPherson, USN(Ret) Sgt Charles R. Patten Jr., USMC CDR Edward Saxey II, USNR(Ret) Mr. William J. Meehan III LCDR William R. Patton, USN(Ret) LCDR Mark W. Schadt, USN(Ret) Mr. William N. Mees CDR Mike L. Peck, USN(Ret) Mr. Mark Schlinker LCDR Charles Melman, USN(Ret) LCDR John Pedisich, USNR(Ret) LCDR Keith L. Schmidt, USN(Ret) Mr. E.D. “Ted” Mendenhall LTJG Trevor J. Pedrick, USN Mrs. Kathy L. Schmoldt RADM Thomas A. Mercer, USN(Ret) Col Robert R. Peebles, USMC(Ret) LCDR Lawrence X. Schneider, USNR CAPT Ted Meserve, USN(Ret) Capt David T. Pereira, USMC(Ret) CAPT James K. Scholl, USN(Ret) LT Dennis W. Metzler, USN(Ret) LT James Perry, USN(Ret) CDR Christian D. Schomaker, USN Capt Robert O. Meyer, USMC(Ret) Mr. Joseph Persinger VADM Robert F. Schoultz, USN(Ret) CDR Keith H. Mickelson, USNR(Ret) CDR Wayne E. Peters, USN(Ret) CAPT Jerry L. Schubert, USN(Ret) CAPT Forrest R. Miller, USN(Ret) CDR Alan M. Peterson, USNR(Ret) Mr. Gar Schulin CDR John W. Miller, USN(Ret) CAPT Thomas P. Phelan, USN(Ret) CAPT Chuck T. Schumacher, USNR(Ret) CDR Matthew C. Miller, USN(Ret) Mr. Jeff Phelan Mr. Francis Schwartz CAPT Robert D. Miller, USN(Ret) CDR Jay R. Phelan MC, USNR(Ret) Mr. Henry C. Scott Jr. CAPT William C. Miller III, USN CDR Thomas Pieluszczak, USN(Ret) CAPT Richard P. Scudder, USN(Ret) CAPT Stephen T. Millikin, USN(Ret) LT Randall A. Platt, USNR(Ret) CDR William G. Seidel, USNR LT Darwin Miner, USNR Mr. Chuck Poeltler LCDR Douglas L. Seward, USNR LT Kenyon D. Morris, USN(Ret) Capt Tom H. Pohl, USMC CDR Don M. Shafer, USN(Ret) CDR Joseph G. Morrison, USNR(Ret) CAPT Paul Polski, USN(Ret) CAPT Charles Sharratt, USNR CDR Scott Morrison, USN(Ret) CAPT Lee Pontes, USN(Ret) LCDR John Shaulis, USN(Ret) CDR Zachary V. Mosedale, USN Mr. Rick Ponthan RADM William H. Shawcross, USN(Ret) Mr. Al L. Mullen Capt Thomas J. Powers, USMC LCDR John P. Sheehan, USN(Ret) LCDR Matthew F. Munn, USN(Ret) LT Robert E. Pries, USN Mr. Alan E. Sheley CDR Grover R. Murchison, USN(Ret) CAPT E. Norris Procter, USNR(Ret) RADM Doniphan B. Shelton, USN(Ret) Mr. Pat Murphy Mr. Chris R. Prothero-Waller Mr. Uresh Sheth RDML Christopher Murray, USN Mr. Jose A. Pujol CDR Michael Shetler, USN(Ret) CAPT George D. Myers, USNR(Ret) CDR Frank Putnam, USN(Ret) CAPT William O. Shewchuk, USN(Ret) CDR James S. Myrick, USNR(Ret) Maj Harold F. Pyle, USMC(Ret) CAPT Gary Shoman, USN(Ret) CDR Salvatore I. Napolitano, USNR(Ret) CDR Stephen J. Queen, USN(Ret) CDR David C. Shughrou, USNR(Ret) Mr. Steven P. Nation Ms. Judith Quinlan CDR John Shutt, USN(Ret) CAPT Robert J. Naughton, USN(Ret) RADM Don P. Quinn, USN(Ret) LCDR Daniel E. Sigler, USNR CAPT William G. Nealon, USN(Ret) CAPT Daniel Rainey, USN(Ret) LCDR Brett Simpson, USN CAPT Gregory D. Neary, USNR CDR Keith Rapp, USNR(Ret) CDR Warren E. Sisson III, USN CAPT Eric C. “Rick” Neidlinger, USN(Ret) GySgt William D. Ravgiala Jr., USMC(Ret) LCDR Russ J. Sklenka, USNR(Ret) CDR Tiff Nelson, USN(Ret) CDR John A. Redden, USN(Ret) Mr. Donald A. Slusar Mr. George R. Nelson Capt David F. Reed, USMC(Ret) LTJG Harold J. Smith, USNR CAPT Russell Nevitt, USNR Mr. Arden S. Reisenbigler CAPT Paul E. Smith, USN(Ret) CAPT Bruce Newell, USN(Ret) CAPT Bill “Roto” Reuter, USN(Ret) CDR T.M. Smith, USNR(Ret) CAPT James P. Nichols, USN Mr. Fred Reynolds CDR Tracy W. Smith, USN(Ret) LCDR Paul Nickell, USNR(Ret) CDR Gary L. Rezeau, USN(Ret) Dr. Wayne O. Smith, MD Mr. David A. Nolthenius LT Edward G. Richardson, USNR CDR Thomas G. Sobieck, USN(Ret) Mr. Dan Norem Mr. Terril J. Richardson CDR Jerry Sonnabend, USN(Ret) Mrs. Debra Kay J. Novak LCDR Walter J. Richardson, USNR Mr. Faustino Sordo Mr. Michael Novak CDR Herbert Riebeling, USNR(Ret) AMSC Clarence Southard, USN(Ret) CDR Bob Noziglia Jr., USN(Ret) CDR Willis L. Rief, USN(Ret) LCDR Charles Spear, USN Page 12 Tailhook Educational Foundation – 2016 BATTLE OF MIDWAY SCHOLARSHIP KIM “SALES” WOODY AND LIANA ROBERTS Sponsored by anonymous donor, the USS Midway (CV-41) Museum and the TAILHOOK SCHOLARSHIP Tailhook Association Sponsored by Friends and the Tailhook Association The Battle of Midway is considered one of the most important naval Sales was an honorary master chief petty officer — one of the first battles of the Pacific Campaign during World War II. Between 4 and 7 since Bob Hope. He was awarded the CAPT R.L. “Zeke” Cormier June 1942 — only six months after Japan’s attack on and Honorary Tailhooker of the Year in 2009 and the U.S. Navy’s Superior one month after the Battle of the Coral Sea — Public Service Award in 2005. He led more than 20 the U.S. Navy decisively defeated an Imperial distinguished visitor (DV) embarks, introducing hundreds of civic Japanese Navy attack against Midway Atoll, leaders to the Navy and Carrier Aviation, inflicting irreparable damage to the Japanese positively affecting and cultivating support for fleet. Many military historians called it “the the Navy’s mission. He sponsored numerous most stunning and decisive blow in the history visits from Naval Aviation leaders to Detroit to of naval warfare.” speak with local civic leaders and created the Madison Van Dyke DV embark program at NAS Oceana. Fleming Island, Florida Francis Kratcoski • Grove City College, Biochemistry Libertyville, Illinois • Ohio State University, Business Administration CAPT LOU AND JANE A. KRISER SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by CAPT Lou and Jane A. Kriser, USN(Ret) ANNETTE S. HUENE “NAVY WIFE” SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is awarded annually to an Sponsored by LCDR Donald R. Huene, M.C., applicant pursuing a career in the “Public USNR Sector.” Individual leadership positions, com- This scholarship is awarded in honor of munity service and other participations are the sacrifice, dedication and devotion of all considered regarding this individual grant Navy wives and in memory of former Navy award for interest in public administration wife Annette S. Huene, who passed away and/or public policy. 27 April 2007. Francesca E. Martin Semantha K. Wilmot Fairfax, Virginia Corpus Christi, Texas • Accepted to Clemson University • Accepted to Texas A&M University

CAPT GRANT DONELLY SCHOLARSHIP STAR SCHOLARSHIP, No. 2 Sponsored by the Tailhook Association Sponsored by anonymous donor CAPT Donelly, USN(Ret) was a past President of the Tailhook Association and the first donor Connor J. Glatt to fund and sponsor a Tailhook Educational Colorado Springs, Colorado Foundation Scholarship. • Accepted to Colorado School of Mines Hannah J. Hazelbaker Reno, Nevada • Accepted to California Polytechnic State Institute

CVW-5 SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by RD Ross A. and Deidre L. Myers, USN This scholarship is awarded in honor of the STAR SCHOLARSHIP, No. 4 sacrifice and dedication of all who have served Sponsored by anonymous donor and are serving in CVW-5, the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed carrier air wing and all James T. Griffin Forward-Deployed Naval Forces. Foothills Ranch, California Phoebe L. Sandlin • Accepted to Texas Christian University Apollo Beach, Florida • Accepted to Millsaps College CRAIG TECHNOLOGIES SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by Craig Technologies Craig Technologies is a nationwide technology STAR SCHOLARSHIP, No. 3 firm that delivers award-winning engineering and Sponsored by anonymous donor technical solutions to commercial and government clients. It was founded 1999 by CEO Carol Craig. Rachel A. McElheny Big Flats, New York Taylor Perkins Pensacola, Florida • Binghamton University, Accounting • University of Alabama, Medicine

Tailhook Educational Foundation – 2016 Page 13 VADM RICHARD C. “SWEETPEA” ALLEN CAPT HAROLD PRESTON “JEEP” STREEPER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by Global Exposition Services (GES) — the Tailhook Association Sponsored by Evelyn Streeper and Family exhibitor coordinator — providing exhibition and event services in every Jeep enlisted in the Navy in 1942 after graduating from the College of major market across the globe Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. He was appointed an Aviation Cadet and Richard C. Allen enlisted in the Naval Aviation Cadet program in received orders to report to flight training. Commissioned an ensign 1959. He was commissioned an ensign and designated a Naval Aviator and designated a Naval Aviator, his Naval career spanned 27 years in 1960 and a Naval Flight Officer in 1971. A graduate of Naval and three wars including World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was Postgraduate School with a bachelor’s degree the commanding officer of the USS Hancock in engineering science, he also completed (CVA-19), 1966 –’67. Jeep was interested in the Armed Forces Staff College and National education. His favorite quote was, “Education Defense University Capstone Training. He was is the great leveler. I’m interested in young selected for initial assignment in people and anything we can do to assist them 1987. He retired from the U.S. Navy 1 April makes the effort and contribution worthwhile.” 1996 as a VADM and passed away May 2009. Jonathan P. Carroll Nicholas C. Jennings Appleton, Wisconsin Valencia, California • St. Norbert College, Public Service • Accepted to Oregon State University Capt AUGUSTUS E. “GUS”

SWEET DENYSE SCHOLARSHIP ADM TIMOTHY “TIMBO” KEATING SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by J.R. and Denyse Davis Sponsored by Family, Friends and Hook ’11 reunion donors During his career, ADM Keating served as commander of Carrier Elizabeth E. Wicks Group Five, the U.S. Fifth Fleet, the U.S. Ocean Springs, Mississippi Northern Command, North American Air • Mississippi University, Medicine Defense (NORAD) and U.S. Pacific Commands. He retired in 2009 after more than 38 years of service. He was the first Navy officer to head U.S. Northern Command and NORAD. BREWER, USMC Samantha J. Roberts MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Fleming Island, Florida Sponsored by Jon R. Winthrop, retired and former president and CEO, • Accepted to University of Central Florida The Air Group, Inc., Van Nuys, California This award is made in the name of Capt Augustus E. Brewer, USMC, who served with distinction during the 1950s and 1960s as a fighter pilot in the western Pacific. He also served as a flight instructor and Marine air group staff officer. As a CDR DOMINIC DiMATTEO, civilian, Capt Brewer resided in San Diego, USN(Ret) SCHOLARSHIP Calif., where he volunteered as the squadron Sponsored by James M. Slatery historian for VMFA-323. He died in May 2000. Sarah N. Pabst Brady Schafer Niceville, Florida Spooner, Wisconsin • Accepted to University of Alabama • College of St. Scholastica, Biochemistry

USS RANGER (CV-61) A-7 CORSAIR II ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by Association Membership Sponsored by the Tailhook Educational Foundation This scholarship is presented by the membership of the A-7 Corsair Courtney S. Roark II Association. The mission is to document the history of the A-7 and Virginia Beach, Virginia those who flew and maintained it, to be a repository and guardian of • Accepted to University of Virginia the Corsair II legacy and to facilitate contact among former members of the A-7 community. As a nonprofit corporation, our goals are to contribute to select philanthropic organizations that support our mission. A major focus is to provide funds and expertise toward encouraging the education VR-57 SCHOLARSHIP of America’s youth, in science, mathematics, Sponsored by CAPT David Clark, USNR(Ret), critical thinking and how the A-7 played a M.C. (FS) part in the history of Naval, Air Force and Air National Guard Aviation. Samantha Gray Sarah G. Burlingame Green Cove Springs, Florida Steilacoom, Washington • Swarthmore College, Public Service • Accepted to Liberty University

Page 14 Tailhook Educational Foundation – 2016 Donors to $999, continued LT Charles C. Spencer, USN(Ret) CDR Charles E. Thompson, USN CDR Jerry Watson, USN(Ret) LCDR Dan A. Spencer, USNR(Ret) CDR George W. Thompson, USN(Ret) LCDR David E. Wayham, USN(Ret) RADM Robert G. Sprigg, USN(Ret) CDR Dave Thomson, USN(Ret) CDR Thomas Wayne, USNR(Ret) CAPT J.J. Spurr, USN(Ret) SqnLdr Paul Thorburn LT Andre A. Webb, USN Col James L. Stalnaker, USMC(Ret) CAPT David Thornhill, USNR(Ret) CAPT Stephen L. Webb, USN(Ret) LCDR William A. Stamm, USNR(Ret) LtCol John D. Thurman, USMC(Ret) LT Charles Webster, USN(Ret) CDR Michael J. Stansel, USN(Ret) CAPT William E. Tillerson Jr., USNR(Ret) CAPT Ed Webster, USN(Ret) CDR Daniel Stark, USN(Ret) CAPT James T. Timidaiski, USN(Ret) LCDR Robert W. Wedertz, USN CAPT Paul Statskey, USN(Ret) CAPT Scott D. Tingle, USN CAPT Craig Weideman, USN(Ret) RADM Scott A. Stearney, USN CAPT Charles Tinker, USN(Ret) CAPT Paul Weitz, USN(Ret) CAPT Don H. Stechmann, USN(Ret) CDR Larry Tortorich, USN(Ret) CDR Judson Wells, USN CAPT Leif E. Steinbaugh, USN CAPT Robert N. Tracy, USN(Ret) CDR Frank R. Wesh, USN(Ret) Lt Col James W. Steiner ANG CDR Bill Trainor, USN(Ret) CAPT Mike Wettlaufer, USN CAPT Charles F. Stender, USNR Mr. Frederick Trapnell LTJG Glen H. Wheless, USN(Ret) CAPT P.D. Stephenson, USN(Ret) CAPT Roscoe L. Trout, USN(Ret) CAPT Robert White, USNR Mr. Jay T. Stern VADM Richard H. Truly, USN(Ret) Mr. Jon G. Wilber LCDR Erik S. Stinson, USN CDR Randall Tully, USN(Ret) Mr. Dan R. Williams, USN(Ret) CDR Marc W. Stirton, USNR LT Joseph Turpen, USNR(Ret) CAPT Donald E. Williams, USN(Ret) CDR D.G. Stiteler, USNR(Ret) LTJG Dan B. Turrentine, USNR(Ret) CAPT Doug B. Williams, USNR(Ret) CDR Peter Stoll, USN(Ret) CDR Miles Twaddell, USN(Ret) Capt Drew J. Williams, USMC CAPT Lowell Stone, USN(Ret) CAPT Robert A. Tylicki, USNR(Ret) CAPT E. Royce Williams, USN(Ret) CAPT James G. Stoneman, USN CDR John M. Tyson, USNR(Ret) LCDR J.M. “Mac” Williams III, USN(Ret) Mr. Dale L. Stoner CAPT Eric Vanderpoel II, USN(Ret) CAPT Donald M. Willson, USN(Ret) CDR Martin Stowe, USNR(Ret) CDR T.E. “Skip” Vaughn, USNR(Ret) CDR Clark Wilson, USN(Ret) CDR Jeffrey W. Strobel, USNR CDR Anthony A. Veiga, USNR(Ret) CAPT James S. Wilson, USNR(Ret) LT Michael Stryer, USN Mr. David Vincent CDR Todd Wilson, USN LCDR Epiphanios Stylianos, USN LCDR Patrick M. Virtue, USNR RADM Mathias W. Winter, USN CDR T.R. Swartz, USN(Ret) CDR Daniel S. Vogel, USN CAPT David L. Wirt, USN(Ret) CDR Charles J. Sweeney, USN(Ret) LT Michael A. Vogel, USN(Ret) CDR G. Reid Wiseman, USN CDR Bruce Szymanski, USN(Ret) CAPT Ray K. Waddell, USNR CAPT Hugh D. “Dix” Wolcott, USN(Ret) CDR Aaron M. Tabor, USN Prof. Emer. J. Robert Wagner LTJG Andrew D. Wolfe, USN RADM Hamlin B. Tallent, USN(Ret) CDR Stephan E. Walborn, USNR CAPT Jack Wood, USN(Ret) LT Thomas K. Tanner, USNR(Ret) CAPT Thomas D. Walczyk DC, USN(Ret) Col Jeffrey R. Woods, USMC(Ret) RADM Jeremy Taylor, USN(Ret) Mr. Robert D. Wallace CDR Jack Woodul, USNR(Ret) Cmd Sgt Oscar D. Teel, USAF(Ret) CAPT Patrick M. Walsh, USN CAPT Ben B. Woodworth, USN(Ret) LCDR Harry Thaete, USNR(Ret) Mr. Jim Walthers CAPT Charles R. Wright, USN(Ret) LT Donald Thiede, USNR(Ret) CDR Jack Waltzer, USN(Ret) CAPT Daniel A. Wright, USN CAPT Craig H. Thomas, USN(Ret) CAPT Alan F. Ware, USNR(Ret) CDR Richard L. Wright, USN(Ret) CDR William N. Thomas, USN(Ret) MC1 Alan Warner, USN(Ret) LCDR Marvin L. Wynn II, USN CDR Jerry O. Yarborough, USN(Ret) CAPT Richard M. Yeates, USNR DeWOLF SCHOLARSHIP CAPT Howard L. Young, USN(Ret) Sponsored by Steve, Tammy and Jake DeWolf CAPT Lucy Young, USNR(Ret) CAPT William K. Young, USN(Ret) This scholarship is in honor of Col James G. CDR Bernard L. Zacharias, USNR(Ret) DeWolf, USAF(Ret), and his wife Frances. CAPT Jerrold M. Zacharias, USN(Ret) Timothy J. Cammarata Mr. Kenneth Zemel Fairfax Station, Virginia RADM John J. Zerr, USN(Ret) • Accepted to Harvard University CDR Charles H. Zilch, USN(Ret) HARRY SKIRM AND STACY FENTON-SKIRM SCHOLARSHIP Capt JEFFREY M. “KOOCH” KUSS, USMC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by Harry Skirm and Stacy Fenton-Skirm Sponsored by Mr. Jon Winthrop Harry began in Naval Aviation in 1976 after graduating from the University of South Carolina with a degree in mathematics. He Kuss joined the elite Blue Angels squadron in September 2014 served with the VA-93 Ravens, flying the A-7Corsair II on board USS after logging more than 1,400 flight hours and serving in Afghanistan. Midway (CV-41) and later with VX-5, China Lake, Calif., where he He was a decorated pilot, earning the Strike Flight Air Medal and the met his wife and co-sponsor, Stacy, a teacher and advocate for higher Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal education. Believing Naval Aviation offers during his time in the military. The Navy Flight unique opportunities, this “Defying the Odds” Demonstration Team was in Middle Tennessee scholarship is dedicated to female college for the 2016 Great American Air Show when students pursuing a science, technology, Captain Kuss, 32, (Blue Angel #6) lost his life engineering or math (STEM) education who when his jet crashed just after takeoff during endeavor to have a career in aviation. a practice flight. Emily M. Stoops Reed E. Groesch Virginia Beach, Virginia Springfield, Illinois • Accepted to North Carolina State University • Accepted to University of Missouri

Tailhook Educational Foundation – 2016 Page 15 SAN DIEGO PADRES PADRES RANDY JONES SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by the San Diego Padres Foundation Sponsored by the San Diego Padres Foundation Wesley X. Fowler Sarah M. Gavieres Burke, Virginia San Diego, California • Accepted to University of Tennessee • Accepted to George Washington University

MARY ELLEN YAKELY TIP OF THE SPEAR SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by THA 2015 Reunion Attendees Sponsored by RADM Jay B. Yakely, USN(Ret) Cameron B. Gumbel Mark D. Miller New Bern, North Carolina Englewood, Colorado • Accepted to U.S. Military Academy • Accepted to Auburn University

LEMOORE AVIATOR MEMORIAL HAMILTON ESTATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by NAS Lemoore Aviator Memorial Sponsored by James M. Slatery Foundation Alexander J. Hightaian Ronin L. Tamez Pike Road, Alabama Yokosuka, Japan • Accepted to Auburn University • Accepted to Princeton University

FRANK DOBBERTIEN, No. 2 USS AMERICA (CV-66) SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by Mr. Frank Dobbertien Sponsored by the Tailhook Educational Foundation Benjamin L. Jones Danielle A. Taber Chantilly, Virginia Lompoc, California • Accepted to Purdue University • Accepted to Colorado School of Mines

USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by the Tailhook Educational Foundation Sponsored by the Tailhook Educational Foundation Natalie C. Ebreo Sarah C. Stephens Virginia Beach, Virginia Birmingham, Alabama • Accepted to Virginia Tech • Accepted to Auburn University

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