Since the inception of ourFoundation in 1944, we have

provided promising students anopportunity to enter the NavalAcademy via our preparatory schoolprogram. Our program has sponsoredmore than 3,800 deserving candidatesto the Naval Academy over the yearsand today we have 250 Foundationstudents within the Brigade ofMidshipmen. Equally important, andin consonance with our mission tomaintain and enhance the Academy’sAthletic Excellence (AE), we providecritical financial support to all PhysicalMission areas—club, intramural andvarsity athletic programs. We alsosupport athletic programs at theNaval Academy Preparatory School(NAPS) in Newport, RI.

Our Foundation, which includesTrustees, emeriti, friends andFoundation parents, was an integralpart of the last $250-million-pluscomprehensive campaign to supportthe U.S. Naval Academy. In fact, our small group alone contributedmore than $41 million towards thecampaign goal, thereby continuingour tradition of relevance andresponsiveness to the Academy. To preserve this tradition of support,a Fund for Athletic Excellence wasestablished. Athletic Excellence isnow our primary fundraising focus;

it’s the lifeblood of the organization.We ask all our Trustees to supportthis important program. Most classeshave now included the AthleticExcellence fund as part of theirongoing class fundraising projects andTrustees are including AE in theirestate plans. It’s a group effort!

The strength and vitality of ourorganization continues as evidencedby the induction of the following 19new Trustees, whom we welcomedat our fall and spring meetings:

Marc Baliotti ’92

Adam Borcz ’01

CAPT T.R. Buchanan ’92, USN

CAPT Tom Burbage ’69, USNR (Ret.)

Jerry Dawson ’91

Tom Fricke ’81

CDR T.J. Grady ’96, USN

Mike Hecomovich ’71

CAPT Bob Hofford ’61, USN (Ret.)

CAPT David Jackson ’79, USN (Ret.)

CDR Jeff Lukish ’87, MC, USN

Brian McDonald ’85

CAPT Dennis Murphy ’81, USN (Ret.)

Alex Murray ’00

John J. O’Brien ’67

Tim Ogden ’95

Bob Pragada ’90

Lou Romano ’67

RADM Frank Thorp IV ’81, USN (Ret.)

Chairman RADM Tom Lynch ’64, USN (Ret.)

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2013-14 Annual Newsletter n 49th Edition

ATHLETIC AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSATHLETIC AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSFrom the Chairman

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In this issue…

From the Chairman . . . . . . .1

From the Executive Director . . . . . . . .3

Foundation Awards . . . . . . .5

Cooperating Prep Schools 2013-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

Foundation Prep School Students ’18 . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Celebrating 70 Years of Naval Academy Support1944 – 2014

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recently, you have seen the extraordinarytransformation that has taken place atthe Navy-Marine Corps MemorialStadium. It’s now recognized as themost beautiful mid-sized collegefootball stadium in the country!More importantly, it is a fittingmemorial to the sacrifice made by our Navy and Marine Corpspersonnel who have participated in each of our nation’s wars andcontinue today in the global war onterror. Several new suites, recruitingareas, new scoreboard and televisionfacilities have been added for the2014 football season. Our athleticdepartment headquarters, RickettsHall, will soon be undergoing amajor renovation and expansion.These projects greatly enhance ourworld-class athletic facilities. OurMidshipmen student-athletes deserve nothing less.

Again, our Foundation’s purposeis to respond to the needs of theSuperintendent. We have achievedthat by increasing our financialsupport for Navy athletic programsover the past several years.There are new recognition levels (FleetClub—$5,000/yr; Rip Miller—$15,000/yr; and Friends of NavyAthletics—$25,000/yr x 5 years)for those Trustees, parents and friendswho support Athletic Excellence. Wehave also increased the amount oftuition assistance for each of our prepschool students. Finally, our Trusteeshave stepped up and are involved in a wide range of volunteer projects toassist Navy athletic programs andeducate our Midshipmen athletesabout the rich heritage and traditionof which they are now a part. Thispast spring, we celebrated more than70 years (1944-2014) of support tothe Naval Academy!

I had the pleasure of meetingour 62nd Superintendent, VADMTed Carter ’81, USN, to briefhim on all that we are doingcurrently and our plans toenhance support to him and theBrigade in the coming years. We’reblessed that the Navy continuesto provide men of his caliber tolead our beloved country.

Finally, I thank each of you foryour personal support. Our effortshave made a significant impact onoverall athletic excellence within theBrigade and will continue to do so in the future. We could not do itwithout you. Thank you and Go Navy!

I look forward to seeing you and working with you throughoutthe year.

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

RADM Tom Lynch’64, USN (Ret.), presents anEmeritus certificate to The Honorable RobertMcFarlane ‘59 at the spring meeting.

I am saddened to report thepassing of 11 fellow Trustees:

n CAPT Dan Branch ’59, USN (Ret.) Trustee since 2000

n CDR Mike Clark ’69, USNR (Ret.) Trustee since 2001

n CAPT Victor Delano ’41, USN(Ret.)Trustee since 1988

n RADM Bob Erly ’37, USN (Ret.)Trustee since 1980

n Fred Franco ’54Trustee since 1965

n ADM Charles R. Larson ’58, USN (Ret.)Trustee since 2000

n Pete Latimer ’60Trustee since 2008

n CAPT Bill Marin ’51, USN (Ret.) Trustee since 1993

n ADM Kin McKee ’51, USN (Ret.) Trustee since 2002

n CAPT Dick Robey ’54, USN (Ret.) Trustee since 2005

n CAPT Ed Robie ’43, USN (Ret.)Trustee since 1994

On a more positive note, therenaissance of Navy athletics continuesunabated. If you have visited Annapolis

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This has been anotheroutstanding year for our

Athletic and Scholarship Program.I’ve really enjoyed and am privilegedto work with so many wonderfulfamilies and candidates, our ownAlumni Association and Foundation,and the staffs of the Naval Academyadmissions and athletic departments.

We held our spring and fallmeetings and each was attended bymany of our 250 active Trustees andtheir spouses. The focus at both eventswas staying relevant to the NavalAcademy and promoting the Fundfor Athletic Excellence and the prepschool program. Our spring 2014dinner banquet was especiallymemorable as we celebrated our 70th anniversary in historic DahlgrenHall. While we are doing very welloverall, we still need your help in ourmission to support both importantprograms. The information providedbelow gives you an idea of thewonderful impact we’ve had over the past year.

Athletic SupportAn important part of our mission is,of course, the Foundation’s monetarysupport to the Naval Academy andNaval Academy Athletic Associationfor varsity, club and intramural sportsprograms. Much of the renovationwork at the Navy-Marine CorpsMemorial Stadium was funded by our organization. We are alsocommitted to keeping the currentfootball coaching staff intact. WithKen Niumatalolo as Navy’s headcoach and an aggressive but realisticschedule this year, we have a greatopportunity to extend our currentrun of successful seasons and retainthe Commander-in-Chief ’s Trophy.That coaching staff stability is criticalto the success of the program.

During the past year, weprovided more than $1.6 million in private grants for recruiting, teamand coaches’ travel, trophies, teamequipment, radio broadcasting,athletic facilities and annual coachesand Midshipmen athletic awards. We

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are committed to providing almost$2.0 million during the upcomingyear to not just the major sports butall varsity, club and intramural teamsat the Naval Academy.

In just the last several years, ourunique organization has contributedsignificantly to the Naval Academy,

Executive Director CAPT Ed Wallace ’72, USN (Ret.).

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CAPT Ed Wallace ’72, USN (Ret.), with Greystone Prep candidates on campus at Schreiner University, Kerrville, TX.

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the preparatory school program and Navy athletics. We could notaccomplish this without the generouscontributions each year from ourTrustees, parents and friends of theNaval Academy. Thanks again foryour sincere commitment to thisunique Foundation!

Scholarship ProgramsWe completed another successfuladmissions cycle for the enteringClass of 2018 at USNA on 1 July. Of the 45 original Foundation-sponsored prep school students, 38 (25 men and 13 women) becamemidshipmen on Induction Day foran outstanding 85 percent successrate. One candidate was delayed for ayear due to medical problems, butshould receive her appointment nextyear if all goes well with her recovery.

Two new scholarships wereestablished this past year:

The VADM Michael H. MillerHonor Scholarship was created by our Trustees to honor AdmiralMiller’s outstanding four-year tour asSuperintendent at the Naval Academy.

The CDR Michael B. Clark,USNA (USNA, 1969) MemorialHonor Scholarship created by hiswife Lisa Quadrini, Commander Clark’sclassmates and football teammates.

We hosted a wonderful receptionthe day before Induction Day forexcited Foundation students and theirfamilies at the Navy-Marine CorpsMemorial Stadium dining facility.More than 300 people attended theevent. It was a great way to say“Welcome Aboard!” to the newestPlebe class. USNA Superintendent,

CAPT Ed Wallace ’72, USN (Ret.), visits Foundation students at Marion Military Institute in Marion, AL.

VADM Michael H. Miller ’74, USN;USNA Commandant, CAPT BillByrne ’87, USN and our AlumniAssociation/Foundation President/CEO, Byron Marchant ’78, werethere along with many of ourTrustees and their spouses.

Next year’s Foundation prep class (USNA 2019) is alreadyformed, with 55 prep studentsenrolled at affiliated prep schools for next year (2014-2015). Theircredentials are just as impressive.Historically, 95 percent of oursponsorees become midshipmeneach year. Of that number, almost 90 percent will graduate in four yearsfrom USNA with a Bachelor ofScience degree, the highest of anyaccession source to USNA. So, thisprogram is a win-win for ourstudents and the Naval Academy!

If you have any questions or wantto do more to support our programs,don’t hesitate to call our office. Thanksagain for your outstanding support!

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

CAPT Ed Wallace ’72, USN (Ret.), and BGen Dave Papak ’76, USMC (Ret.), visit students at KiskiSchool in Saltsburg, PA.

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

This year’s recipient of theDenfeld Award was MidshipmanBen Ziemski from Bel Air, MD.Ben attended NorthwesternPreparatory School underFoundation sponsorship. Hemajored in oceanography and hisservice selection was Navy Pilot.

H. McCoy Jones AwardThe H. McCoy Jones Awardrecognizes that Foundation-sponsoredmember of the graduating class whohas demonstrated the highest degreeof excellence in the Naval Academy

Awards

athletic program and in leadershipand competitive spirit.This awardhonors “Piggy” Jones, one of thefounders of the Naval AcademyFoundation, who personally ran thepreparatory school program duringthe ’40s and ’50s.

This year’s recipient of the Jones’Award was Midshipman KevinGinn from Trenton, SC. Kevinattended Hargrave Military Academyas a Foundation-sponsored student.He majored in oceanography andhis service selection was SpecialWarfare (SEAL).

E.E. “Rip” Miller VarsityFootball AwardThe E.E. “Rip” Miller VarsityFootball Trophy is presentedannually by the Naval AcademyFoundation to that member of the varsity football squad who isvoted by his teammates as havingcontributed the most to the team.This award is a lasting tribute to Rip Miller, who played a major rolein the development of Navy footballas coach and assistant director ofathletics for 48 years, 1926-74.

This year’s recipient of the RipMiller Award was MidshipmanKeenan Reynolds from Antioch,TN. Keenan is majoring in political

science. This is the second yearKeenan has received this honor.

Roger Staubach TrophyThe Roger Staubach Trophy is inhonor of Roger Staubach ’65. Rogerwas recipient of the Heisman, Maxwelland Walter Camp trophies, the Naval Academy Athletic Associationsword and three-time winner of the Thompson Trophy. He was also First-Team All-American atquarterback, a member of theNational Football Foundation and the College Hall of Fame, MVP of Super Bowl VI and amember of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This trophy is presented

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ADM Louis E. Denfeld AwardADM Edmund P. Giambastiani Jr ’70, USN (Ret.),with Midshipman Ben Ziemski.

H. McCoy Jones AwardLtCol Victor "Corky" M. Gardner III ’70, USMC(Ret.), with Midshipman Kevin Ginn.

E.E. ”Rip” Miller Varsity Football AwardEs Miller with Midshipman Keenan Reynolds.

Roger Staubach TrophyEdward "Skip" A. Orr Jr. ’65 with MidshipmanKeenan Reynolds.

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by the Trustees of the U.S. NavalAcademy Foundation Athletic and Scholarship Programs to theNavy varsity football player of thegraduating class who has contributedthe most to the team’s success overhis varsity playing career.

This year’s recipient wasMidshipman Keenan Reynoldsfrom Antioch, TN. Keenan ismajoring in political science.

Joe Bellino TrophyThe Joe Bellino Trophy is in honorof Joe Bellino ’61. Joe led the Navyteam over three years and to anOrange Bowl berth in 1961. Playing both ways, Bellino scored 31 touchdowns, amassed 1,664 yardsrushing and set 15 Naval Academyrecords. He was the 1960 HeismanTrophy winner, as well as a unanimousFirst-Team All-American, theMaxwell Award winner, and therecipient of both the ThompsonTrophy and the Naval AcademyAthletic Association Sword in 1961 and a 1977 inductee to theNational Football Foundation andCollege Hall of Fame. The JoeBellino Trophy is presented to theNavy varsity football player of thegraduating class who is the leadingground gainer over his playing

career. This trophy is presented by the Trustees of the U.S. NavalAcademy Foundation Athletic and Scholarship Programs.

This year’s recipient wasMidshipman Daniel Sargenti fromRidgefield, NJ. Daniel majored ineconomics and his service selectionwas Marine Corps Ground.

Napoleon McCallum TrophyThe Napoleon McCallum Trophy isin honor of Napoleon McCallum ’85.Napoleon ranks second in NCAADiv-I history for all-purpose yardswith 7,172 and once held 26 NavalAcademy records. He was a consensusFirst-Team All-American halfbackin 1983 and 1985, after completinghis active duty obligation, he playedfor the Oakland Raiders until aknee injury forced his retirement.He is a 2003 inductee of theNational Football Foundation andCollege Hall of Fame. This trophy ispresented by the Trustees of the U.S.Naval Academy Foundation Athleticand Scholarship Programs andrecognizes the Navy varsity footballplayer of the graduating class whohas gained the most all-purposeyards in his varsity playing career.

This year’s recipient wasMidshipman Marcus Thomas

from Baton Rouge, LA. Marcusmajored in American politics andlaw and his service selection wasMarine Corps Ground.

David Robinson TrophyThe David Robinson Trophy is inhonor of David Robinson ’87.Recipient of the John Wooden,Adolph Rupp and James Naismithawards, and twice winner of theThompson Trophy. First-Team All-American and three-timeOlympian.“The Admiral” wasCollege Player of the Year in 1987,National Basketball AssociationMVP in 1995 and a 10-timeprofessional All-Star. This trophy ispresented by the Trustees of the U.S.Naval Academy Foundation Athleticand Scholarship Programs, to theNavy varsity basketball player of thegraduating class who has contributedthe most to the team’s success overhis varsity playing career.

This year’s recipient wasMidshipman James Louposfrom Skillman, NJ. He majored ininternational relations. His serviceselection was Navy Pilot.

Cheryl Dolyniuk TrophyThe Cheryl Dolyniuk Trophy is inhonor of Cheryl Dolyniuk Carlan ’83.

Napoleon McCallum TrophyRobert K. Kuberski ’93 with Midshipman Marcus Thomas.

Joe Bellino TrophyCAPT Ed Wallace ’72, USN (Ret.), withMidshipman Daniel Sargenti.

David Robinson TrophyCarl Liebert III ’87 with Midshipman JamesLoupos.

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Naval Academy Foundation Athleticand Scholarship Programs, theCheryl Dolyniuk Trophy recognizesthat female midshipman of thegraduating class who has excelled inathletics, leadership and academicsduring her four years at the Academy.

This year’s recipient of theDolyniuk Trophy is MidshipmanElizabeth Hoerner from Lititz, PA.She majored in oceanography(Honors) and her service selectionwas Submarine (Nuclear).

Joe Duff/Max BishopBaseball TrophyThe Joe Duff/Max Bishop BaseballTrophy is in honor of Navy CoachesJoe Duff and Max Bishop. MaxBishop guided Navy to 314 winsduring his 25 years as head coachfrom 1937-1961. Joe Duff served asthe Head Coach from 1962-1993and won a school-record 595 games. Their players remember thediscipline they taught them on theathletic field and the ideals theyinstilled in them as they headed offto their military careers. They werecoaches, they were teachers and they prepared the players for theircareers in military service and in life.

Presented by the Trustees of the U.S.Naval Academy Foundation Athleticand Scholarship Programs, the JoeDuff/Max Bishop recognizes theNavy varsity baseball player of thegraduating class who has contributedthe most to the team’s success overhis varsity playing career.

This year’s recipient of the Joe Duff/Max Bishop Trophy isMidshipman Kash Manzelli. Kashis from Dunwoody, GA, and majoredin economics. His service selectionwas Intelligence.

Lieutenant CommanderErik Kristensen Crew TrophyThe LCDR Erik Kristensen CrewTrophy is in memory of LCDRErik Kristensen ’95, USN, killed inaction in Afghanistan. The LCDRErik Kristensen Crew Trophy ispresented by RADM and Mrs.Edward Kristensen and Erik’s friendsand classmates to the navy varsityheavyweight crew member of thegraduating class who has contributedthe most to the program’s successover his career at the Naval Academy.

The recipient of the LCDR Erik Kristensen Crew Trophy is

Cheryl was the winner of 12 varsityletters in swimming, crew andvolleyball. She is a recipient of theThompson Trophy and the AdmiralLawrence Sword. Cheryl was alsoinducted into the Navy Hall ofFame for swimming. She achievedthe position of RegimentalCommander and was captain of the swim team and the volleyballteam. Cheryl majored in systemsengineering with a QPR of 3.5 and was also selected as an academicAll-American by the College SportsInformation Directors of America.Presented by the Trustees of the U.S.

Cheryl Dolyniuk TrophyTara McFeely ’94 with Midshipman ElizabethHoerner.

Lieutenant Commander Erik Kristensen Crew TrophyCAPT Bill Byrne ’87, USN, Mrs. Suzanne Kristensen and CAPT Ed Wallace ’72, USN (Ret.), withMidshipman Bo Joost. (continued on page 8)

Joe Duff/Max Bishop Baseball TrophyCAPT Bill Byrne ’87, USN, and CAPT Ed Wallace’72, USN (Ret.), with Midshipman Kash Manzelli.

Cooperating Prep Schools 2013-2014AVON OLD FARMS SCHOOLAvon, Connecticut

BLAIR ACADEMYBlairstown, New Jersey

GREYSTONE PREPARATORYSCHOOL AT SCHREINERUNIVERSITY Kerrville, Texas

HARGRAVE MILITARY ACADEMYChatham, Virginia

THE HILL SCHOOLPottstown, Pennsylvania

THE HUN SCHOOL OFPRINCETONPrinceton, New Jersey

THE KENT SCHOOLKent, Connecticut

THE KISKI SCHOOLSaltsburg, Pennsylvania

MARION MILITARY INSTITUTEMarion, Alabama

THE MERCERSBURG ACADEMYMercersburg, Pennsylvania

NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTERoswell, New Mexico

NORTHFIELD MOUNT HERMON SCHOOLMount Hermon, Massachusetts

NORTHWESTERN PREPARATORY SCHOOLCrestline, California

THE PEDDIE SCHOOLHightstown, New Jersey

PORTSMOUTH ABBEYPortsmouth, Rhode Island

THE SALISBURY SCHOOLSalisbury, Connecticut

VALLEY FORGE MILITARYACADEMY AND COLLEGEWayne, Pennsylvania

WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMYHudson, Ohio

WYOMING SEMINARYKingston, Pennsylvania

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Midshipman Bo Joost fromSherwood, OH. He majored ininformation technology and hisservice selection was USMC Pilot.

The 1st LT Travis L.Manion Wrestling Trophy The 1st LT Travis L. ManionWrestling Trophy is in memory of1st LT Travis Manion ’04, USMC,

killed in action in Iraq. The 1st LTTravis L. Manion Wrestling Trophyis presented to the Navy wrestlerfrom the graduating class whodisplayed outstanding leadership and work habits throughout hiscareer at the Naval Academy.

This year’s recipient isMidshipman Zachary T.Johnson from Memphis, TN. Zachmajored in ocean engineering andhis service selection was SpecialWarfare (SEAL).

Legends Boxing TrophyThe Legends Boxing Trophycommemorates the long history ofNavy boxing and honors previouscoaches, Emerson Smith, Spike Webb,Tony Rubino and Jim McNally.Created by USNA FoundationTrustee Chuck Spadafora ’63, thistrophy recognizes national championson Navy’s club boxing team.

Legends Boxing TrophyCharles A. Spadafora ’63 with MidshipmanSean Hunt.

Midshipman Sean J. Hunt isthe first recipient of the LegendsBoxing Trophy. Sean is fromBlackwood, NJ. He majored insystems engineering and his serviceselection was USMC Ground. Seanwas a Foundation-sponsored studentwho attended The Peddie School inHightstown, NJ.1st LT Travis L. Manion Wrestling Trophy

BGEN Dave Papak ’76, USMC (Ret.), withMidshipman Zachary Johnson.

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The Class of 1922 Honor Scholar The Class of 1922 HonorScholar, recipient of ascholarship created by the Class,is Emani M. Alston fromBeaufort, SC. Emani graduatedin the top 10 percent of herclass. She participated in herschool’s chapter of the NationalHonor Society for Dance Artsand was a member of the Eagles

Dance Group Elite. Emani helped with a program tobond with the elderly and taught children test-takingskills. She was the president of her school chapter of theNational Latin Honor Society where her focus was onbringing back interest in Latin to the school. She alsostudied the art of Chun Kuk Do for seven years. Emaniwas a cellist in the Beaufort Youth Orchestra for threeyears. Under Foundation sponsorship, Emani attendedMarion Military Institute in Marion, AL, where shetutored other students in physics.

The Major GeneralGeorge OlmstedMemorial Honor Scholar The Major General GeorgeOlmsted Memorial HonorScholar, recipient of ascholarship created byRidgeway Espy, a FoundationTrustee, is Hyo J. Baek fromFairborn, OH. Hyo graduatedfrom Carroll High School inOhio. He was a member of

the National Latin Honor Society and Co-Consul of theLatin Club. He also played football for one year. Hyoplayed ice hockey all four years in high school and wasdrafted in 2012 for the Queen City Steam NA3HL. He also earned a black belt in Taekwondo and BrazilianJiu-jitsu at the age of nine. He volunteered for Habitat forHumanity at his church with the youth group. He was on the honor roll all four years at Carroll High School.Hyo attended Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, PA, under Foundation sponsorship and was on the Dean’sList—High Honors.

Following are profiles of sponsored candidates who are members of the Class of 2018. 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.

Emani M. Alston

The CommanderWilliam Earl Fannin USN(Ret.), Class of 1945,Memorial Honor ScholarThe Commander William EarlFannin, USN (Ret.), Class of1945, Memorial Honor Scholar,recipient of a scholarship created by Fannin’s classmates, isJackson A. Baker, a graduateof Penns Grove High School in Penns Grove, NJ. Jackson

graduated eighth in his class. He lettered in track andwrestling all four years and three years in soccer. He wasalso a two-year team captain for wrestling and soccer andbecame captain of the track team during his senior year.Jackson was a member of his school’s marching bandholding positions such as drumline captain, band captainand band president. Outside of his high school he was amember of the youth choir and was in chorus at his church.This year, Jackson attended Valley Forge Military Collegewhere he participated in Band Company, made the Dean’sList and was promoted to the rank of Cadet Sergeant.

The LieutenantCommander Richard E.Bowe Memorial Honor Scholar The Lieutenant CommanderRichard E. Bowe MemorialHonor Scholar, recipient of ascholarship established byBowe’s wife, Virginia, inrecognition of his outstandingservice in the U.S. Navy and to our country, is Betty A.

Ballard from Hull-Daisetta, TX. Betty graduated fromHull-Daisetta High School in southeast Texas, where shelettered in volleyball, softball, track and basketball andserved as a team captain her senior year. She was alsopresident of the National Beta Club, organized blooddrives and worked with Puppy-Dogs-R-Us. Sheremained on academic honor roll all four years andgraduated valedictorian of her class. Under Foundationsponsorship this year, Betty attended GreystonePreparatory School at Schreiner University in Kerrville, TX.

Foundation Prep School Students ’18

Jackson A. Baker

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11The William ErnestSisler Memorial Honor Scholar The William Ernest SislerMemorial Honor Scholar,recipient of a scholarship createdby Sisler’s fellow members ofthe Class of 1983, is Joseph C.Barrett from Lorton, VA. Joeygraduated from Paul VI CatholicHigh School in Fairfax, VA,where he was a member of the

varsity men’s volleyball team and captain of the travelbaseball team. He was an Eagle Scout and Senior Patrolleader and a member of the Order of the Arrow in hisScout troop. Joey was a peer mentor and tutored studentswith special needs. He was awarded the 2013 Peter T.Menke Scholar-Athlete Award (the school’s highest honor for student-athletes). This year Joseph attendedMercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, PA.

The Captain Timothy R.Hanley ’78 Honor Scholar The Captain Timothy R.Hanley ’78 Honor Scholar,recipient of a scholarship createdby Hanley’s mother, Mrs. MaryEllen Hanley, a FoundationTrustee, is D. Elijah Bittleston.Elijah attended Laguna BlancaSchool in Santa Barbara, CA.He was co-editor of the school online newspaper and a

member of the debate and mock trial teams. Elijah wasalso on the varsity basketball and volleyball teams. He haswritten, directed and produced a number of short films.Outside of school, he received the President’s VolunteerService Award. He was co-founder of the Santa BarbaraSports Drive, which collects and distributes sportsequipment to those in need. This year under Foundationsponsorship, Elijah attended Northfield Mount HermonSchool in Mount Hermon, MA, where he rowed crew.

The Society of Sponsorsof the United StatesNavy, Elizabeth S. HooperMemorial Scholar The Society of Sponsors of theUnited States Navy Elizabeth S.Hooper Memorial Scholar,created by the Society ofSponsors, is Connor V. Brockfrom Florida. Connor attendedHong Kong InternationalSchool in Hong Kong. His

father was a naval officer stationed at the U.S. Embassy inHong Kong. Connor was a member of the JV and varsityrugby teams and captain of his club rugby team. Whilecaptain of his club lacrosse team, he also coached youngerplayers on the weekends. Connor participated in ModelUnited Nations, Debate Club and Drama Club. UnderFoundation scholarship this year, Connor attended ThePeddie School in Hightstown, NJ.

Captain John F. Laboon ’44 MemorialHonor ScholarCaptain John F. Laboon ’44Memorial Honor Scholar,recipient of scholarship createdby John R. Strachan ’44, isJoshua A. Calderon, agraduate from York HighSchool in Yorktown,VA. Joshattended Greystone PreparatorySchool at Schreiner University

in Kerrville, TX, for two years, his second underFoundation sponsorship. In high school, Josh was amember of the National Honor Society and SpanishHonor Society while also lettering four times in crosscountry and three in soccer, serving as the captain of theteam his senior year. His junior year, he earned All-Districthonors. His senior year, he earned 1st team All-Districtand 2nd team All-Region honors. During his freshmanyear at Greystone, Josh served as the vice president of thestudent body while being named to the President’s andDean’s Lists for earning a cumulative 3.9 GPA. Hereturned his sophomore year to Greystone as theExecutive Officer while under Foundation sponsorship.

The USS HOUSTON CA-30Memorial ScholarshipThe USS HOUSTON CA-30Memorial Scholarship, recipientof a scholarship established bythe USS HOUSTON CA-30Survivors Association inmemory of the ship and hermen, ‘‘Still Standing Watch overthe Sunda Strait,” is Megan B.Cessna. Megan graduated(summa cum laude) from

Ross S. Sterling High School in Baytown, TX. She was a member of the varsity softball team as starting firstbaseman and team captain. Megan was also a member and drum major for the Sterling Silver SpectacularMarching Band and a member of the National HonorSociety. Outside of school, she played tournament softballand participated as a Girl Scout for 10 years. UnderFoundation sponsorship, Megan attended GreystonePreparatory School at Schreiner University in Kerrville,TX, where she was a squad leader, section leader and amember of the IDPA pistol shooting team.

The Sgt. John H.Moreno, USMCMemorial Honor ScholarThe Sgt. John H. Moreno,USMC Memorial HonorScholar, recipient of ascholarship created by Ernest C.Moreno ’61 and his family tohonor John Moreno, who waskilled in action during the Tet Offensive in Hue City,South Vietnam in March 1968,

is Desiree E. Dantes-Tayco, from Winter Park HighSchool in Winter Park, FL. She played volleyball for

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Winter Park and became a libero and outstanding defensefor an Orlando volleyball club team. They won theFlorida State title in her sophomore year. After Desiree’ssophomore year, she rowed for Winter Park crew teamwhere her boat won two national titles and two statetitles. She was also part of the International BaccalaureateAcademic Program, National Honor Society, NationalSociety for High School Scholars, French Honor Society,Social Studies Honor Society and Math Honor Society.Desiree was an active member of the Senior and JuniorClass Cabinet for Winter Park High School. Outside ofacademics, Desiree actively volunteered for her localcommunity such as Coalition for the Homeless inOrlando where she assisted in the making and distributionof hot meals, sandwiches, fruits and drinks to the homelessfolks. She was an active volunteer at the Orlando VeteransMedical Clinic. Desiree would help make food and serve meals every week while at the Veterans MedicalClinic. She assisted in the Nursing Home activities andrunning the front desk of the clinic. This year under theFoundation sponsorship, Desiree attended Blair Academyin Blairstown, NJ. At Blair Academy, she was a member ofthe Freeman Hall dorm council, received a 5.0 GPA inher first semester, ran for the cross country team androwed for the Blair Academy varsity women’s crew team.

The Rear AdmiralWilliam Overton PayneSnead Jr., Class of 1930Honor ScholarThe Rear Admiral WilliamOverton Payne Snead Jr., Classof 1930 Honor Scholar,recipient of a scholarship createdby Rear Admiral William O. P.Snead Jr., a Foundation Trustee,and Mrs. Snead, is JulieDejnozka. Julie graduated from

Huron High School in Ann Arbor, MI. She participatedin band for four years, ran track, played basketball androwed. She was a member of the National Honor Societyand was active in the Korean American StudentAssociation. Outside of school she earned a black belt inTae Kwon Do and competed in the State Games ofMichigan at the Tae Park Institute. As a leader in herchurch youth group activities, she initiated and organizedthe first youth gathering of several independent churches.This year under Foundation sponsorship, Julie attendedNew Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM.

USS THRESHER and USSPERMIT Honor Scholar USS THRESHER and USSPERMIT Honor Scholar,recipient of a scholarshipcreated by David Parkinson, is Angela D. Deniega, agraduate of Whitney HighSchool in Rocklin, CA. Angelaparticipated on the tennis team and in varsity track andfield. She was qualified as a

Distinguished Scholar upon graduation. She was a

member of the California Scholarship Federation (CSF)and a project manager for the National Honor SocietyClub. She has held various leadership positions in her high school’s AFJROTC which included Kitty HawkCommander, Flight Commander for Pass and Review,Co-Curricular Officer, and Information Officer. She was also chosen to be in the honor huard, saber team and flag folding team for her JROTC’s annual MilitaryBall. For her dedication to her unit, she was awarded the TREA Award of Merit. In her senior year, she co-founded the original club “With All My Heart,”which focused on donating clothes to foster children. The club also organized a community bundle of 200condolence letters for the families of the Sandy Hookvictims and received the Club of the Month Award for itsefforts. This year, Angela attended New Mexico MilitaryInstitute in Roswell, NM.

The Coach Ed PeeryMemorial ScholarThe Coach Ed Peery MemorialScholar, recipient of ascholarship created by fellowUSNA wrestlers, classmates,friends and family, is Charles A.Eshenour, a graduate ofWaterloo High School inWaterloo, NY. Charlie graduatedwith an Advanced Regentsdiploma and honors in science.

He received the New York State Series Scholarship andTriple C award. He was a secretary of the National Honor Society and the Waterloo High School VarsityClub president. He was a three-time captain of the varsity football, wrestling and lacrosse teams. He also was a first-team All New York State football player and aSection Five Class BBB Wrestling champion. Charlie was a member of the Sons of the American Legionvolunteering for veterans. During his first semester atWyoming Seminary in Kingston, PA, this year, Charliereceived a 4.0 GPA, was selected as a residential assistantand was elected to the student government.

The USS RALPHTALBOT(DD390) ShipmatesMemorial Honor ScholarThe USS RALPHTALBOT

(DD390) Shipmates MemorialHonor Scholar, recipient of ascholarship created by theshipmates of the USS RALPH

TALBOT (DD390), is AndersonEstrella from New York, NY.Anderson is a first generationcollege student. He graduated

from Community Health Academy of the Heights ofNew York City, where he lettered in cross country, servedas a member of the National Society of High SchoolScholars and remained on the academic honor roll forthree years. He became the youngest NYPDCommissioner for a Day. He was also a graduate of theMiddlebury-Monterey Language Academy, CornellSummer College, Norwich Leadership Conference and

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13Minds Matter NYC. He was also involved in Sea Scouts,Sea Cadets and his church youth group. This year, underFoundation sponsorship, he attended New MexicoMilitary Institute in Roswell, NM.

The Commander “Early”Leigh Winters, Class of 1940 Memorial Honor Scholar The Commander “Early” Leigh Winters, Class of 1940Memorial Honor Scholar,recipient of a scholarship createdby his many friends andclassmates, is Kyle A. Festafrom Midlothian, VA. Kylegraduated from Trinity

Episcopal School in Richmond where he participated insoccer and was a member of the Richmond Royals andRichard General’s Ice Hockey teams. Kyle’s U18 hockeyteam competed in the USA Nationals, finishing third inthe nation in 2012. He was selected to attend VA BoysState where he was elected a state senator. Outside ofschool, he volunteered and coached underprivilegedyouth and worked with the VA Food Bank. UnderFoundation sponsorship Kyle attended the Kent School in Kent, CT, where he played ice hockey and achievedacademic honors.

The Class of 1940 Honor Scholar The Class of 1940 HonorScholar, recipient of ascholarship created by the class,is Dylon A. Grayson fromCollinsville, MS. Dylongraduated with honors fromWest Lauderdale High Schoolin Collinsville. He participatedin varsity cross country andvarsity track and field. He was

also in the drum line in his school marching band. Dylonwas elected as the senior class representative for the bandand was a member of the National Honor Society. Hewas the cofounder of the National History Club andpresident his junior and senior year. Outside of school,Dylon was the lead guitarist for his local church and alsobass guitarist for a sister church. He attended MS BoysState as a delegate in 2012 and was a Junior Staff Advisorthe following year. Under Foundation sponsorship, Dylonattended Marion Military Institute in Marion, AL, andwas in the marching band and Honor Guard.

The Class of 1964 Honor Scholar The Class of 1964 HonorScholar, recipient of ascholarship created by the class,is Joseph O. Jaime from SanAntonio, TX. Joseph graduatedfrom Tom C. Clark High Schoolwhere he participated in USNASTEM program and was amember of the National HonorSociety and JROTC. Joseph was

named an All-American swimmer in the 200 Free in2013. He lettered all four years in swimming and wasselected captain his senior year. He was selected to the2012 Scholastic All-American Swim Team and the 2012All-Area Swim Team. Twice a State Championshipqualifier, Joseph earned 1st Team All-State Swim Teamstatus in the 100 Free and 200 Free events in both 2012 and 2013. He was also selected to the 1st Team All-Regional Swim Team in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Joseph lettered three years on the water polo team and was selected captain his junior year. He also earnedAll-District, All-Regional and All-State Water Polo Teamselections. Outside of school, Joseph was a member of the Alamo Area Aquatics Association and taught “Learn to Swim” classes for his neighborhood association. Under Foundation sponsorship this year, he attendedMercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, PA, where he wasa member of the swim team, named a CommendedScholar and earned the Harrison S. Glancy ’24Award forMost Outstanding Swimmer.

The Admirals EarleHonor Scholar The Admirals Earle HonorScholar, recipient of ascholarship created by theadmirals’ daughter andgranddaughter, is Andrew M.Julius from Minnetonka, MN.Drew graduated fromMinnetonka High Schoolwhere he was a member of theNational Honor Society and

involved in the student government. He was a member ofthe football, lacrosse and Ultimate Frisbee teams. He wasselected to represent his school at the Hugh O’BrienYouth Leadership Seminar and also the World LeadershipCongress in Chicago. Outside of school, he was alsoinvolved in working with the local veterans organization.Drew attended Greystone Prep School at SchreinerUniversity in Kerrville, TX, under Foundation sponsorship.

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Dylon A. Grayson

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The Class of 1946 Honor Scholar The Class of 1946 HonorScholar, recipient of ascholarship created by the class,is Wade-Watta ChristineKamara from Virginia Beach,VA. Wade-Watta graduated fromGreen Run High School inVirginia Beach where she was a three-year varsity track athlete,a four year NJROTC cadet

and a member of both the National Honor Society andthe Virginian-Pilot Scholastic Achievement Team. She was recommended for the E.E. Brickell Scholarship,nominated for the Optimist Club of Virginia Beach, wasawarded the Virginia Beach Sports Club Scholarship andwas a recipient of the NJROTC scholarship. Outside ofschool, Wade-Watta was an active member in her church,International Christian Church in Virginia Beach, andpart of the Praise and Worship team.This year sheattended Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, OH,under Foundation sponsorship.

The Vice Admiral RobertB. Pirie Honor Scholar The Vice Admiral Robert B.Pirie Honor Scholar, recipientof a scholarship created by ananonymous donor, is BennettE. Lambert from ElmwoodPark, IL. Benn graduated fromElmwood Park High Schoolwhere he was a member of thetrack, ice hockey, wrestling andrugby teams. He was captain of

the ice hockey and rugby teams in his junior and senioryears. Benn was a member of the National Honor Society.He was involved in Student government all our years.Outside of school, he worked as a sales clerk and was amember of his church youth group and volunteered as atutor. This year under Foundation sponsorship, Bennattended Marion Military Institute in Marion, AL.

VADM William P.Lawrence MemorialHonor Scholar VADM William P. LawrenceMemorial Honor Scholar,recipient of a scholarship createdby Lawrence’s family andfriends, is Flor M. Landi fromLong Island City Queens, NY.Flor attended Aviation HighSchool in Queens, NY, whereshe was in the FAA program for

four years and obtained her airframe and power plantcertifications. During her fifth year she obtained her FAAAirframe license and will pursue her FAA Power Plantlicense. Flor was awarded the USMC ScholarshipExcellence Award, the Women in Aviation Award, theQueens County District Attorney Certificate of Merit

Bennett E. Lambert

and the Female Public Schools Athletic League Award.She participated in varsity track and varsity volleyball.Outside of school, Flor participated in the Latin StarsSoccer Academy as a goalkeeper and defender. She was also a member of many clubs including ScienceLeadership, the First Robotics Team, National HonorSociety and Pegasus Society. During the summer of 2012, she worked at the U.S. Open Championship. Florattended Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, PA, underFoundation sponsorship and plans to pursue a major inmechanical or aerospace engineering at USNA.

The LieutenantCommander Wesley A.Brown ’49 Honor ScholarThe Lieutenant CommanderWesley A. Brown ’49 HonorScholar, recipient of ascholarship created by aconsortium of minority NavalAcademy graduates to includethe El Dorado Society, isJoshua B. Looney fromWaldorf, MD. Joshua graduated

from North Point High School in Waldorf. Joshua wasawarded Principal’s Honor Roll all through school. Hewas a three-sport varsity student-athlete. Joshua earnedletters in baseball, football and track & field. He earnedthe Athlete Scholar Award all four years. Outside ofschool, he volunteered with Habitat for Humanity,tutored students in physics and math and attended theNaval Academy Summer Seminar. Under Foundationsponsorship, Joshua attended Hargrave Military Academyin Harlingen, TX, where he was Executive Officer andSecond in Command of the Hargrave Corps of Cadets.This is the highest-ranking position that a Foundationstudent has received at Hargrave and is testimony toJoshua’s many skills.

The Captain William J.Strachan ’19 MemorialHonor Scholar The Captain William J. Strachan’19 Memorial Honor Scholar,recipient of a scholarshipcreated by Strachan’s family, isLogan S. McFann fromHonolulu, HI. Logan attendedMid-Pacific Institute inHonolulu. Logan participated inwater polo, Hawaiian outrigger

canoe paddling, hula and achieved the rank of EagleScout. Throughout high school his hula group travelled,performed and shared cultural traditions in San Francisco,New York and Laguna Beach. In his senior year, Logan’soutrigger paddling team placed third in the state. Upon graduation, Logan received the InternationalBaccalaureate Diploma for high academic performanceand achievement in high school. This year Logan attendedNew Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM, underFoundation sponsorship.

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15The Class of 1947 Honor Scholar The Class of 1947 HonorScholar, recipient of ascholarship created by RobertH. McKinney of the Class of1947, is José G. Medina fromPlainfield, IL. José graduatedfrom Plainfield East HighSchool and participated on theschool soccer team. He was amember of various clubs and

student organizations, including Student Council, guitarclub and tech crew. He also founded his own club, theRube Goldberg Machine Club. Outside of school, hevolunteered at Ready Set Ride, a horse stable specializingin therapy for children with mental disabilities. He wasawarded the 2013 DCFS scholarship as well as theDeborah Flowers Academic Achievement Award. José wasrecognized as an Illinois State Scholar and received thePrairie State Achievement Award and President’sEducation Award. He attended Marion Military Institutein Marion, AL, under Foundation sponsorship this year.

The Society of SponsorsHonor Scholar The Society of Sponsors Honor Scholar, created by theTrustees of the Naval AcademyFoundation, is Kathleen M.Mills from Raleigh, NC.Kathleen graduated fromCardinal Gibbons High Schoolin North Carolina. She was aNational Honor Societymember and played on the

varsity field hockey, basketball and lacrosse teams. Kathleenwas awarded MVP her freshman year, Most Improved hersophomore year, MVP again her junior year and served ascaptain her senior year in lacrosse. She was selected to theAll-American US Lacrosse Team, All-American AcademicUS Team, North Carolina National Tournament Team,All-Conference 1st Team and All-Conference AcademicTeam and was named the Team Scholar Athlete. Outsideof school, she was chosen to attend the Principal’sLeadership Conference and served as president of theFranciscan Youth International Club her senior year. This year under Foundation sponsorship she attendedMercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, PA.

The CommanderMichael B. Clark, USNR(USNA 1969) MemorialHonor ScholarThe Commander Michael B.Clark, USNR (USNA 1969)Memorial Honor Scholar,recipient of a scholarship createdby Clark’s wife, Lisa; his footballteammates and classmates, isMackenzie A. Orr fromConestoga High School in

Berwyn, PA. Mackenzie was a member of the NationalHonor Society and an All School Scholar. During heryears at Conestoga, she received Distinguished Honors,the U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award andlettered in basketball and lacrosse, serving as a co-captainfor both teams as a senior. She also received the AcademicAll-American Award for lacrosse. Outside of academicsand school, Mackenzie worked with young girls in thecommunity on their lacrosse skills. Under Foundationsponsorship this year, she attended Western ReserveAcademy in Hudson, OH.

The Captain WadeDeWeese MemorialHonor Scholar The Captain Wade DeWeeseMemorial Honor Scholar,recipient of a scholarshipcreated by DeWeese’s wife,Catharine H. DeWeese, is ShonA. Maduka, a graduate fromKalaheo High School in Kailua,HI. Shon attended CarlsbadHigh School in Carlsbad, CA,

before he moved to Hawaii. He was captain of the trackand cross country teams his senior year and a letterman in those sports as well as soccer. He earned All-State, All-League and Scholar Athlete Honors during his fouryears in school. Shon also participated in the school’sonline paper at Carlsbad and was an editor for thatpublication. This year, Shon attended The Kiski School in Saltsburg, PA, under Foundation sponsorship.

The Class of 1949Memorial Honor ScholarThe Class of 1949 MemorialHonor Scholar, recipient of ascholarship created by the class,is Miguel A. Perez from StatenIsland, NY. Miguel graduatedfrom Brooklyn Technical HighSchool in Staten Island. He was a member of the varsityfootball team and earned varsityletters all four years. He was

named All-City Academic in 2012. Outside of school hewas a camp counselor and participated in the Power NYC- bike-a-thon race and Football Team Clinic andvolunteered at the John Casey Animal Shelter. This yearunder Foundation sponsorship, he attended The KiskiSchool in Saltsburg, PA, where he was a member of thefootball and wrestling teams.

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Mackenzie A. Orr

Shon A. Maduka

Miguel A. Perez

Kathleen M. Mills

The Vice AdmiralMichael H. Miller Honor Scholar The Vice Admiral Michael H.Miller Honor Scholar, recipientof a scholarship created by theTrustees, is Francisco E. Perryfrom El Paso, TX. Franciscograduated from Captain John L.Chapin High School in El Paso,TX. He spent all four years at

the school completing the PLTW Pre-EngineeringMagnet Program. He played wide receiver on the footballteam and also ran varsity track. He was a member of theNational Honor Society, the Math Club and the NationalMath Honor Society and was a class officer. Upongraduation, he was named the All-Chapin Boy, whichrecognizes the individual of the school who possessesgreat integrity, character, respect, leadership and humility.This year, he attended New Mexico Military Institute inRoswell, NM, under Foundation sponsorship.

The Admiral Thomas B.Hayward Honor ScholarThe Admiral Thomas B.Hayward Honor Scholar,recipient of a scholarship created by the Hayward FamilyFoundation, is Eric J. Polkfrom Wilmington, DE. Ericgraduated from Cab CallowaySchool of the Arts in Wilmington,DE. He participated on thesoccer, track and cross country

teams. Eric was captain of his Science Olympiad winterand spring teams during his senior year and lettered inspring track. Eric participated on the Middle StateCommission Board for his school and was awarded theWidener Youth Leadership Award. Eric was also thetreasurer for the National Honor Society. Outside ofschool, he was active with his Boy Scout Troop andattained the rank of Eagle Scout. His favorite activity wasflying planes during the summer with the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals. Under Foundationsponsorship, Eric attended New Mexico Military Institutein Roswell, NM.

The Class of 1949Memorial Honor Scholar The Class of 1949 MemorialHonor Scholar, recipient of ascholarship created by the class,is Christina M. Roberts fromMindoro, WI. Christina attendedMelrose-Mindoro High School,where she graduated as the classsalutatorian with many academicawards. She participated involleyball, basketball and track

and received All-Conference honors in all three. Hersenior year, she was elected captain of the volleyball andbasketball teams. She was most successful in track with

three state appearances from sophomore to senior year.Outside of school, Christina volunteered at the VAHospital in Kerrville and participated in First Tee, a nationwide mentoring program in partnership with theKerr County Juvenile Detention Center. She worked as alifeguard and water safety instructor during the summerand at the high school boys’ basketball games. UnderFoundation sponsorship this year, Christina attendedGreystone Academy School at Schreiner University inKerrville, TX, and was the vice chair of the HonorCommittee and the class secretary.

The CDR Roland T. E.Bowler Jr., USN (Ret.),Class of 1945 MemorialHonor Scholar The CDR Roland T. E. BowlerJr., USN (Ret.), Class of 1945Memorial Honor Scholar,recipient of a scholarship createdby the class, is Alan W. Rogersfrom California. Alan graduatedfrom Del Norte High School inSan Diego, CA. He was astudent ambassador and

member of the Link Crew Club. He also swam on thevarsity swim team and was on the school’s Navy SEALInvitational Team. Alan was captain of both teams andvoted Most Valuable for three years on the swim team.Outside of school, he swam for Pacific Swim Club andwas also team captain of that team. Under Foundation sponsorship this year, Alan attendedGreystone Preparatory School at Schreiner University inKerrville, TX, where he was a Section leader, publicrelations chairman, Squad Athletic Representative,Conduct Committee Investigator and a member of thepistol team.

The USNA Class of 1960Memorial Scholar The USNA Class of 1960Memorial Scholar, recipient of ascholarship created by the class,honors the sacrifice and braveryof classmates Donnie LeeDarrow, Alexander McIver Jr.,William Marshall Roark andMartin Nelson Tull, who werekilled in action while in theservice of our country, is

Lunsford D. Schock from St. Louis, MO. He attendedMary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School. Hislove of swimming began at the age of three when hejoined his first swim team. Lunsford moved his attentionin the pool to water polo in the seventh grade. He was aleader on three Junior Olympic teams, lettered in eightvarsity seasons (four water polo, four swimming) and wasnamed captain by coaches and peers for both swimmingand water polo his junior and senior years. Lunsfordattended The Hill School in Pottstown, PA, where heparticipated in varsity water polo and swimming andhopes to swim and play water polo at the Naval Academy.

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17The Class of 1942 Honor Scholar The Class of 1942 HonorScholar, recipient of ascholarship created by the class, is Young Tae Seo fromLos Angeles, CA.Young Taegraduated from Crescenta ValleyHigh School in Los Angeles. Heswam all four years and receivedletters from the GlendaleDistrict superintendent for

winning the CIF-SS Division 2 title. He was All-Americanall four years.Young Tao was captain of the swim teamand competed in 2012 US Olympic trials. He receivedSwimmer of the Year for four years and Athlete of the Year for two years. He holds seven Southern CaliforniaRecords, two CIF-SS Division two records, seven leaguerecords, and is ranked number seven in the nation for theclass of 2013. He also broke Michael Phelps’ Age GroupRecord. Under Foundation sponsorship this year, YoungTae attended The Kiski School in Saltsburg, PA.

The Louis William Alter Memorial Scholar AthleteThe Louis William AlterMemorial Scholar Athlete,created by Alter’s son L. WilliamAlter Jr., a Foundation Trustee, is Joseph C. Shavel fromPrinceton, NJ. Joseph graduatedfrom Princeton High School.He was involved in studentgovernment and was a member

of the TEEN PEP peer education program. Joseph was avarsity rower for the Mercer Junior Rowing Club forthree years as well as captain of the team his senior year.While at Mercer, Joseph’s boat finished in 6th place in2012 as well as 19th place in 2013 at the US RowingYouth National Championship. Joseph was a member ofthe US Rowing Junior National Development Team in2012. He received an AP Scholar award and was an activemember in Princeton Special Sports. This year underFoundation sponsorship, he attended The Kent School inKent, CT, where he rowed on the varsity boat.

The Class of 1955 Honor Scholar The Class of 1955 HonorScholar, recipient of ascholarship created by the class,is Garrett P. Southerlandfrom North Richland Hills, TX. Garrett graduated fromRichland Senior High Schoolin North Richland Hills. Hegraduated in the top quartile asa junior while earning enough

credits to acquire an Associate of Arts degree. Garrett washonored to be elected to attend Harvard University’s

Summer School Program, where he met students from all over the world. Under Foundation sponsorship, Garrett attended Greystone Preparatory School atSchreiner University in Kerrville, TX, where he excelledin academics and was a member of the IDPA PistolShooting Team.

The Society of Sponsorsof the United StatesNavy, Mrs. Arleigh A.Burke Memorial Scholar The Society of Sponsors of theUnited States Navy, Mrs.Arleigh A. Burke MemorialScholar, created by the Societyof Sponsors, is Annabel R.Tomes from San Diego, CA.Annabel attended Canyon Crest Academy in San Diego.

She was a competitive swimmer for 12 years and a varsityswimmer all through high school, team captain during her senior year and was selected for the All-Star team for the last three years. She was a member of Fellowshipof Christian Athletes and involved in her church youthgroup. Outside of school, she enjoys photography, hiking, surfing, camping and boating.This year, Annabelattended The Peddie School in Hightstown, NJ, underFoundation sponsorship.

The Rear Admiral Robert B.Erly Honor Scholar The Rear Admiral Robert B.Erly Honor Scholar, recipient ofa scholarship created by Erly’swife, Lois R. Erly, is Suzanne L.Toms from Cypress, CA.Suzanne graduated with honorsfrom Oxford Academy inCypress. Oxford Academy isranked the 7th Best PublicSchool by US News and World

Report. She was raised in Seal Beach, CA, and wasintroduced to rowing in the eighth grade as a member of the Long Beach Junior Crew.Throughout her highschool rowing career, she has medaled at US RowingNorthwest Regionals, U.S. Rowing Nationals and thelargest race in America, Head of the Charles. Suzanne was team captain her junior and senior years. Outside of school and athletics, she participated in charities for the homeless, overseas soldiers and veterans. UnderFoundation sponsorship, Suzanne attended Kent Schoolin Kent, CT, this year.

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Athletic and Scholarship Programs 70th Anniversary

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Athletic and Scholarship Programs 70th Anniversary

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UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION, INC.

ATHLETIC AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS25 Maryland Avenue n Annapolis, Maryland 21401

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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

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