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Founded in 1910, the Army and Navy Academy is a privatenot-for-profit institution that provides an academically robust,character-based education for7th- through 12th-grade youngmen. It is the only private boarding school in San DiegoCounty and the only militaryacademy for high school-age students in California and surrounding states. Cadets at theAcademy represent 30 countries and 15 different states.

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FeaturesHats off to the Class of 2015 – Army and Navy Academy’s 104th Commencement CeremonyLearning through a Gender Lens with the Gurian Institute Performing Arts are Revitalized at the AcademyDeveloping Tomorrow’s Leaders Through Scholarship, Service, and Character Your Gift Today Creates an Even Better Warrior Experience Tomorrow

DepartmentsExecutive OfficeLetter from the President Letter from the Chairman

AcademicsLooking Ahead – Enhanced Offerings for the 2015-2016 School YearProgram Spotlight: Article of the WeekCAIS/WASC Accreditation VisitProgram Spotlight: Astronomy

Alumni AffairsAlumni Weekend: Generations of Warrior Pride 59 Years of Coach John Maffucci – An Army-Navy LegendClass NotesLost (56 Years Ago) and Found (ANA Senior Ring)

ANAPAA Message from Your New ANAPA PresidentFun with ANAPA in 2014-2015!Under the Boardwalk takes Fundraising Over the Top!

AthleticsWarrior Lacrosse: More than a TeamBasketball Team Completes Monumental SeasonWrestling Has Most Successful Season in School HistoryWarrior Athletics – A Year to RememberCrossfit Comes to ANAWarrior Athletics

Campus Life 2015-2016 Calendar A Year in ReviewGong Hey Fat Choy – ANA Celebrates Chinese New YearAnti-Bullying Club Spreads the Word – It’s Cool to Be KindLeadership in the Air – Elements of Flight Takes Off! Donor Profile: Jack and Valerie CummingAnnouncing the Grand Opening of the ANA Cadet Store

Summer Programs Growing Up at Camp ChallengeA Day in the Life of Camp PacificSummer Program Offerings

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Army NavyMANAGING EDITORPaige Maslen, Communications, Media,

and Public Relations Manager

EDITORIALDr. Lisa Basista, Dean of Academics

COL Kevin Batule, USA (Ret.), Commandant of Cadets

Pat Boyce, Science Department

John Burden ‘63Tim Cook, Athletic DirectorKelley Edmond (Hunter Edmond ’19),

2015-16 ANAPA PresidentCandace Heidenrich, Director of Admission

Maya Ramirez, Director of International Student ServicesTiffany Tang, Artist-in-ResidenceOli Twambley, Camp Pacific Director

Bruce Weber ‘56Jack Wyatt ’63

PHOTOSRandy Berg, Randel Berg Photography

Tristan Fleming ’17, Cadet PhotographerKim Frazier, Yearbook AdvisorJohnlord Sy ’18, Cadet Photographer

BOARD OF TRUSTEESJohn “Jack” Wyatt ’63, Chairman of the Board

Gen. William W. Crouch ‘59, Vice Chairman

Senator David G. Kelley ’47, Secretary Frank Monteleone, TreasurerJohn Burden ’63Jim Callaghan (Cory Callaghan ‘11)Leon Davydov ’01Mark D. Duffer ’87Kim Folsom (Zach Folsom ’12)

Col Russ HanthornEd Roe ’60Barry Shreiar (Nick Shreiar ’14)Theodore H. Tafe ’51Rodrigio Valle ’72James J. Weber (Bryan Olson ’07)

Ex-Officio Board MembersMG Arthur Bartell, PresidentKatrina Jensen, ANAPA President Jeffrey Tisor ’85, ANAAA PresidentDr. Robin Cowen, Ph.D., Faculty Chair

GRAPHIC DESIGNDesign Group West, Encinitas, CA

Our Mission is to Educateand Develop Good Characterin Young Men.

Army and Navy AcademyP.O. Box 3000, Carlsbad, CA 92018-3000Admissions: 888.762.2338www.armyandnavyacademy.org

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ARMY AND NAVY ACADEMY2015-2016 SCHOOL EVENT CALENDAR

August

12 Registration - ESL Cadets, Football Athletes21 Registration - Cadet Leaders, Water Polo and

Cross Country Athletes21-23 Cadet Leader Training25 Registration - New Cadets28-30 Closed Weekend - New Cadets & Leaders30 Registration - Returning Cadets

September

3 First day of School - Assembly4-6 Closed Weekend - New Cadets & Leaders7 Labor Day - Boarding Cadets Return at 8:00 PM11-12 Closed Weekend - All Cadets12 ACT Test Date (Off Campus) - Open to All 11th

and 12th Grade 17-18 College Seminar - Mandatory for Seniors25-27 Closed Weekend - Back-To-School Weekend 26 Gurian Institute Visit

October

3-4 Peer Counseling Training7 North County Coastal College Fair12 Columbus Day - Boarding Cadets Return at 8:00 PM14 PSAT Test Date17 Fall Open House for Prospective Families19 Senior Dinner Sponsored by ASB22-23 College Seminar - Mandatory for Seniors24 ACT Test Date24-25 LEAD Conference

November

6-8 Closed Weekend - Autumn Ball Weekend6-7 Parent-Teacher-TAC Conferences7 SAT Test Date (Off Campus) - Open to All 11th and

12th Grade Cadets11 Veterans Day Parade20 Home Leave Begins at End of School Day29 Home Leave Ends - Boarding Cadets Return at 8:00 PM

December

5 SAT Test Date14 Holiday Dinner and Winter Band Concert18 Home Leave Begins at End of School Day

January

3 Home Leave Ends – Boarding Cadets Return at 8:00 PM6 Fall Sports Banquet18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Boarding Cadets Return

at 8:00 PM26-29 First Semester Final Exams29 Registration – New Cadets29-31 Closed Weekend – New Cadets and Selected Leaders

February

5-7 Closed Weekend - New Cadets and Selected Leaders15 Presidents Day - Boarding Cadets Return at 8:00 PM

March

4-6 Closed Weekend - Warrior Family Weekend4-5 Parent-Teacher-TAC Conferences23 Winter Sports Banquet25 Home Leave Begins at End of School Day

April

3 Home Leave Ends - Boarding Cadets Return at 8:00 PM9 ACT Test Date15-17 RYLA Conference16 Spring Open House for Prospective Families21-24 Leadership Candidate Course23 JROTC 100th Anniversary 5K Run

May

7 SAT Test Date12 Elite Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner13-15 Closed Weekend - Alumni Weekend20 Leadership Candidate Course Graduation25 Spring Sports Banquet30 Memorial Day - Boarding Cadets Return at 8:00 PM31 Final Exams

June

1-2 Final Exams2 Coaches’ End of Year BBQ3-4 Closed Weekend - Commencement Weekend3 Mother/Son Tea3 Annual Achievement Awards Ceremony3 Baccalaureate and Senior/Parent Banquet4 Middle School Promotion Ceremony4 Change of Command Parade4 Commencement26 Summer Programs Begin

Dates may be subject to change.If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Fernandez, Events Manager, at lfernandez@armyandnavyacademy.org.

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From the President

Teammates,

From the moment I first steppedonto campus, I knew that theAcademy was a very specialplace. As I complete my first fullacademic year as President, thatfeeling has only grown stronger.

You already know that Army andNavy Academy is a militaryboarding school for boys. But,

you may not know that each of those words holds significant meaning, coming together to create one of themost unique schools on the West Coast. Let’s dig in to see what each of these pieces mean, and how their combination creates the Warrior Experience.

Military. First, our military environment gives young menan opportunity to develop leadership skills and character.The chain of command teaches Cadets how to follow, thenhow to lead – you must know how to follow before you caneffectively lead others. Our uniforms are another militarytradition, designed to show their common bond and to instill pride in our organization.

The military structure is a major aspect of life at the Academy. It provides consistency that helps boys developessential life skills like responsibility, accountability, discipline, and self-motivation.

Boarding. First and foremost, we are dedicated to education. As a college preparatory school, everything we do is ultimately designed to help Cadets excel in the classroom. The boarding environment is essential because it gives us the opportunity to reinforce classroomlessons 24/7.

A boarding environment is proven to be the most effectivein preparing students for college. According to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), 87% of boardingschool graduates say they were well-prepared for collegeacademically, compared with just 39% of public school

students. Much of this is due to boarding schools’ smallclass sizes and extra supports like study hall and office hours.

Boys. Boys’ brains are wired differently than girls’, and we take advantage of this in our classrooms. All of ourteachers are trained in techniques that are most effectivefor boys. You won’t see a 50-minute lecture in an Academyclassroom. Instead, you’ll see hands-on experiments, competitive lessons, and more.

Further, boys are relational learners. This means that therelationships with teachers, mentors, and fellow studentsare essential to their learning processes. Between teachers, coaches, Trainer Advisor Counselors (TACs), and peers, Cadets have the opportunity to form strong relationships with a diverse group on campus, allowing for greater learning potential.

Army and Navy Academy is the only school on the WestCoast that offers this unique combination of a boardingenvironment, military tradition, and single gender teachingtechniques. This is what makes the Academy special – anextraordinary opportunity for extraordinary young men.

Warrior Proud! Warrior Strong!

Arthur M. BartellMajor General, United States Army (Retired)President, Army and Navy Academy

A Year in Review

Special thanks to the Nero family(Cameron '16) for their generous donation of the sports tunnel on Maffucci Field. This brought an extraelement of Warrior Pride to homefootball games!

Back to School Weekend was the first closedweekend of the year. It was wonderful to see our families on campus for the festivities,and Cadets looked sharp during the Military Review.

The Barona Band of MissionIndians awarded a grant to put toward new equipment for ANA-TV,our video production class. Thisgrant allowed helped bring ANA-TVto the next level.

Congratulations to Joe Orozco on 50 years ofservice to Army and Navy Academy. He’s beena beloved figure on campus for generations of Cadets.

The Annual Veterans Day Observancesaw its largest audience ever. This year’sguest speaker was General WilliamCrouch '59, who had an inspiring message for all in attendance.

As part of Random Acts of KindnessWeek, Cadets surprised residents atCarlsbad by the Sea, a local seniorcommunity, with a game of bingoat their Valentine’s Day celebration.

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Cadets participated in the pilot year of the JROTC Program Accreditation Inspection, where they were tested on a variety of topics, ranging from knowledge of American history to personal appearance.

MG Bartell with Elijah Countryman ’15at the Senior Ring Ceremony.

Anthony Tucker '16 was named BattalionCommander for the 2015-16 school year,replacing Chris Salisbury '15 as leader ofthe Corps of Cadets.

The Class of 2015 is the 104th class tograduate from Army and Navy Academy.They leave the school well prepared forwherever the future may take them.Warrior Pride!

“This Academy has given you opportunities you can’t get anywhere else,” said Salisbury. “I challenge you to be ambitious and seize those opportunities. Don’t stop at anything to reach your full potential and to achieve your goals.”

At the end of his moving speech, the crowd was surprisedwith a very special moment. Cadet Salisbury was promotedfrom Cadet Lieutenant Colonel to Cadet Colonel – a featthat only one other student has achieved in the school’s104 year history. His promotion was met by a standingovation from everyone in attendance.

It was now time for the Cadets to receive their diplomasfrom MG Bartell; CAPT Jack Wyatt, Chairman of theBoard; and Dr. Lisa Basista, Dean of Academics. As al-ways, emotions and excitement levels were running high aseach Cadet walked across the stage, diploma in hand.

Next, the Class of 2015 filed out to the receiving line tosay goodbye and thanks to their teachers, the Administration, and other members of the Corps. Once eachSenior had made his way down the receiving line, they allgathered by the Senior Well where they stood for theirfinal formation and sang the Alma Mater proudly.

When the song ended, all of the Cadets threw their hatshigh into the air – a military school tradition that is believed to have started at the U.S. Naval Academy in the early 20th century. They then walked through thecampus gate, symbolically representing their transitionfrom Cadet to Alumni.

As Coach Maffucci said, the Class of 2015 has been wellprepared for the road ahead. The Academy wishes themwell on all of their future endeavors, and we can’t wait tosee what they’re able to accomplish in the coming years.You truly are Warrior Proud and Warrior Strong!

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Hats off to the Class of 2015 Army and NavyAcademy’s 104th Commencement CeremonyThe entire Academy community lookedon proudly as members of the Class of2015 walked across the stage to receivetheir diplomas. This, the 104th graduatingclass of Army and Navy Academy, was aspecial one. These Cadets have certainlyleft their mark, setting the example for future generations of Cadets.

Graduation morning began with the annual Change of Command Ceremony,where the rising Senior Class officiallytook command of the Corps of Cadetsfrom 2014-15 Battalion CommanderChristopher Salisbury ’15. When MGBartell took the Academy flag from Salisbury and handed it to 2015-16 Battalion Commander Anthony Tucker’16, the Class of 2015 began its transition into Academy Alumni.

Following the Change of Command, Cadets, Families, andAcademy Faculty and Staff walked to the portico of DavisHall for the Commencement Ceremony. After COL KevinBatule, Commandant of Cadets, called the group to order,the Class of 2015 processed in to the tune of EdwardElgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance,” played beautifully by the Colonel W.C. Atkinson Warrior Band.

Dr. Robin Cowen, Faculty Chair, gave the charge to thegraduating class, challenging them to keep striving for excellence in all that they do. Cadet Salisbury accepted thecharge on behalf of his class, assuring the crowd that theClass of 2015 would continue to build upon all of the lessons learned during their years at the Academy.

Next, Coach John Maffucci rose to give his commencementaddress. He told the Cadets that they’ll look back on highschool as one of the best times of their lives, marked by thebrotherhood of the Corps and the important lessons fromteachers, coaches, and other mentors on campus. “You havebeen very well prepared for the next level,” he said, “andyou are more than ready for college.”

He also shared his advice for getting ahead in the future,telling the Cadets to never quit working for toward theirgoals. In closing, he advised Cadets to “reach for the future,but never forget your past,” encouraging them to maintainthe bond that they have with the Academy and each other.

After the commencementaddress, Christopher Salisbury took the stageto give his own address,imparting words of wisdom to the youngerCadets in attendance. Salisbury told his ownstory of transformationfrom unmotivated studentto leader of the entireCorps of Cadets, sayingthat attending the Academy was the singlebest decision he has ever made. The Class of 2015 celebrates!

Cadet Tucker retires the colors for the 2014-15 year, handingthem to Gy Sgt Glimka.

Cadet Leadership marches on to the Parade Field for the Change of Command.

Christopher Salisbury '15 gives his Battalion Commander's Address.

Cadet Mark McKee proudly shows his diploma with CAPTJack Wyatt and MG Arthur Bartell.

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Learning Through a Gender Lenswith the Gurian Institute

Anyone who has spent time in a classroom has undoubtedlynoticed that there are unmistakable differences between boysand girls and the ways that they each learn best. This is morethan just an observation – the differences are brain-based andhave actually been proven by scientific research.

Army and Navy Academy has over 100 years’ experience as asingle-gender school. Because of this, our teachers and administrators are experts on the ways that boys learn best.Teachers utilize techniques designed specifically for theminds of boys, including interactive lessons, movement during class, and the addition of competitive aspects to learning projects. These strategies, in conjunction with ourmilitary structure and JROTC curriculum, help boys developtheir value systems and leadership skills.

Gurian Institute TrainingWhile we have focused on teaching methods designed specifically for boys for many years, we’ve recently taken ourcommitment to a new level. This past January, nine Academyteachers and Cadet Life Staff members traveled to Tampa,Florida, for the Gurian Institute’s Learning Through a Gender Lens training.

The Gurian Institute is an internationally recognized organization that is dedicated to studying the brain-based differences between boys and girls. It also trains teachers andparents to help them use those differences to help young people learn and grow to their fullest potential.

Academy Faculty and Staff with founder of the Gurian Institute world-renowned expert on brain-based differences between boys andgirls, Michael Gurian (center).

During the training, leaders from the single-gender education movement gathered together to explore best practices for understanding gender-based brain differences so they can better meet the unique learning needs of students.

Highlights included meeting Michael Gurian, founder of the Institute, and seeing his presentation of “Understandingthe Minds of Boys and Girls”. They also heard Dr. Linda Cliatt Wayman’s powerful keynote address that highlightedthe importance of leadership in bringing about school reform and improvement.

Each of the Faculty and Staff members who attended thetraining received a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the seminars. Two of our team members –

Dr. Lisa Basista, Dean of Academics, and COL Kevin Batule, Commandant of Cadets – participated in additionalclasses to become certified Gurian Trainers. This means thatthey are qualified to train the Academy’s Faculty, Staff, andPatrons to better meet the needs of our single-gender student body.

Ms. Drake’s class plays an iPad math game, combining two of our Cadets’ favoritethings – competition and technology.

Dr. Cowen leads a interactive lesson about natural selection. Which will outlastthe other, the spoonbills or forkbills?

"Knowledge of research in brain-based

gender differences in how children learn is

one of the best tools a teacher can have."

- Michael Gurian

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What’s Next?This training was one of the final steps needed for the Academy to become a recognized leader in single-gender education as a “Gurian Model School”. This fall, MichaelGurian will visit the Academy to formally announce this official designation, joining only nine other schools who holdthe title. As a Gurian Model School, the Academy will serve as an example for other schools that are seeking to build boy-friendly teaching practices into their curriculums. We areextremely proud of this accomplishment.

One of a KindThe Academy is honored to be the only all-male militaryboarding school for boys in grades 7 – 12 on the West Coast of the United States. We believe in the value single-gender education, and look forward to being showcased as a GurianModel School this coming fall.

Learn more at http://gurianinstitute.com.

Gurian Institute Continued

Mr. South's class took interactive learning to a new level when hepresented his D-Day lesson. Cadets donned heavy gear and ranfrom the Pacific Ocean up to the beach to get a taste of what Allied Troops must have felt during the Normandy Landings.

Ms. Coe's science class does hands-on experiments to see the lessons from their textbooks come to life.

Mark your calendars! Michael Gurian, internationalexpert on single-gender education and New YorkTimes best-selling author, is coming to the Academyon September 26, 2015.

He’ll be giving the presentation, The Minds of Boys:Helping our Boys do Their Best in School and in Life.

7 Teaching Strategies that Work for Boys1. Build project-based lessons to facilitate hands-on learning.

2. Create competitive learning opportunities, like debates or games.

3. Give “brain breaks” – quick brain-energizing activities – to keep boys engaged.

4. Increase use of graphics and pictures in English classes.

5. Include skills like time-management and prioritization in the curriculum.

6. Allow students to move around as needed in the classroom.

7. Create a mentoring program to give boys effectivemale role models.

Strategies from Michael Gurian and Kathy Stevens, co-authors of “Successful Single-Sex Classrooms”.

We have a number of exciting additions to our academic program for the 2015-16 school year!

Speech and Debate. Tiffany Tang, Artist-in-Residence, willpartner with the Rotary Club of Carlsbad to prepare Cadetsfor the Rotary Four-Way Speech Contest in the Spring of2016. Skills learned will include speaking confidently, clearly,and persuasively.

Senior Seminar. Back by popular demand! Amy Coe willoffer this semester-long elective to help Senior Cadets develop the skills needed to succeed in college and beyond.Don’t be surprised to hear your son is learning to cook, balancea checkbook, or set a table properly. Etiquette, college and career planning, and other key life skills will be included.

Math Topics.The Academy has created a U.C.-approved“bridge class” that will allow students to take a third yearmath class while developing the foundations needed forhigher level courses like Calculus.

American Sign Language.This is the newest course offeredwithin the Languages Other Than English Department. ASLis a U.C.-approved language, and it is quickly becoming oneof the nation’s hottest languages to study. Once the programis established, advanced students will have volunteer opportunities both at school and within the local community.

Spring Break StudyTrip. ANA is offeringa spring break trip to China in April2016. The trip will be open to studentswith at least two years in any foreign language, with preference given to those enrolled in Mandarin I, II, or III.

Looking Ahead – Enhanced Offerings for the 2015-2016 School Year

This year, the Academic Department launched the Articleof The Week program, based on the nationally acclaimedprogram by renowned teacher and author, Kelly Gallagher.

Article of the Week is a campus-wide program that focuses on reading and writingin response to informational text. Through Article of theWeek, students have learned:

• Specific close-reading strategies• Evidence-based argumentation• Academic language

These are key skills for college-readiness, and they support theAcademy’s goal of teaching ourstudents to read, write, and think like college-bound students.

Program Spotlight: Article of the Week

CAIS/WASCAccreditation VisitIn 2012, Army and Navy Academy received the highest rating given by the CAIS/WASC AccreditationTeam – a six-year accreditation with a three yearmidterm revisit. The team returned to campus in Marchof 2015 to analyze progress made against some key performance initiatives.

The day was spent with Administration, Faculty, andStaff to validate progress, and the committee members

gave aglowing report ofthe workthat theschool continues todo so well.

Article of the Week develops college-levelwriting skills.

ANA is taking foreign language students to China for Spring Break2016, with preference given to thosestudying Mandarin.

The CAIS/WASC Accreditation Team discussesthe Academy's progress.

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Lyndon B. Johnson once said, “Art is a nation’s most precious heritage. For it is in our works of art that we reveal to ourselves and to others the inner vision whichguides us as a nation. And where there is no vision, thepeople perish.”

Army and Navy Academy has always recognized the importance of the arts in education. Alumni often reminisce about the vibrant Masque and Wig club that was once known throughout San Diego County for its outstanding performances, and a look at the backstageprop area of Davis Hall serves as testimony to many years of excellence. That being said, various factors over recent years resulted in a tangible void of onsite theatrical performances.

In August 2014, the Academy embarked on a journey torevitalize its theater arts program. The results have beenoutstanding. It all began with the hiring of Artist-in-Residence, Ms. Tiffany Tang. Ms. Tang brought years of professional experience and vast network of resources to our school.

Here, Ms. Tang tells about the experience of transformingher students from theater arts beginners into Shakespearean actors.

Taking the stage for thefirst time is a challenge formost young actors. Stepping on stage for thefirst time to perform inWilliam Shakespeare’sHenry V is a gauntlet mostrookie actors would runaway from immediately. Butnot the newly mintedDrama Class at Army andNavy Academy, who met and surpassed all expectations with theirstanding ovation-inspiring performances.

When I arrived on campus last fall as the new Artist-in-Residence, my directive was clear: create the brand newcurriculum for the Drama Class, structured to my discretion, with one tiny exception: a production of Henry V was already slated for the Spring.

While working on one of Shakespeare’s histories could bea daunting prospect to even the most seasoned of actors,my room full of energetic, charismatic, and intelligentCadets did not shy away from the task. They were onboard, and using the Academy’s training at the Gurian Institute as a resource, our rehearsal process leveraged thekey characteristics of our all-male classroom environmentin a way that would hopefully make Shakespeare evenmore accessible to them.

Beginning with “O For a Muse of Fire,” the opening linesof the play the Cadets learned on the first day of class, andcontinuing through a three-week workshop in the fall, andinto the final production in the Spring, the Drama Classexceeded expectations with their continual discoveriesabout character, story, and physical gesture. Some Cadetsfound a calling in the theatre, eager to explore their roles in Henry V, to relate them to their own lives and to find expression on stage. New Village Arts Teaching ArtistsSavvy Scopelleti and Justin Lang provided fundamentalclassroom support to the students’ discovery of the poetryand magic of Shakespeare’s language.

The road to Agincourt was paved with stage combat choreography, days of set building and rebuilding, lengthyline memorization challenges, multiple sports conflicts,rainy day plans, a small but important Echo Company ensemble, giant French and English flag painting, and discussions on how to create wartime sound effects withthe band. At the end of the day, the magic of theatre prevailed and 27 Cadets took the stage to tell the story ofone of the greatest battles ever fought, speaking some ofthe most famous words ever written. Those standing ovations were well-deserved.

Performing Arts are Revitalized at the Academy

Kristiane Kurner, President of New Village Arts, and TiffanyTang, Artist-in-Residence.

How does one go from zero to Shakespeare in the classroom, and specifically in an all-male environment? Capitalizing on theAcademy’s training with the GurianInstitute, lesson plans on Henry Vleveraged the characteristics of ourvery specific classroom environment:

● Get Physical.Tying movement and gesture to the language and punctuation found in Shakespeare’swriting helps the actors express thestorytelling by accessing it physically and logically.

● Teamwork, Teamwork. Rehearsalswere conducted in groups, based oncharacters and motivations. Each“team” was able to develop its ownworking dynamic and success story.Additionally, Cadets helped withcostumes, sets, props, and stagemanagement.

● Establish Routine. Classes openedwith a structured physical and vocalwarm up, mimicking the rehearsalprocess of a professional actor.

● Storytelling. Cultivating empathyis a major component of TheatreArts studies, and the characters ofHenry V quickly became very relat-able to the Cadets, as they pulledfrom a wide variety of perspectivesaround the subjects of leadership,wartime behavior, and interpersonal relationships.

● Redefine the Pecking Order.Celebrating characters in a storyalso means celebrating what isunique about individual people.When rehearsing a play, everyone’srole is vital, no matter the numberof lines or appearances on stage. “Where else do I get to be the captain of an army,

except in Drama Class?” - Joshua Berkman ‘18 on his role as Captain Fluellen

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Program Spotlight: Astronomy

Did you know that Army and Navy Academy is one of theonly high schools in California to offer a U.C.-accreditedastronomy course? It all began with Grady Boyce (Matthew’17) of the Boyce Research Initiative and Educational Foundation (B.R.I.E.F.) and his father Patrick Boyce,founders of the school’s Astronomy Club.

The club began with 21 Cadets who were curious about astronomy, but didn’t have much experience. As the clubgrew in numbers, so did the magnitude of its work. Soon,Cadets were doing research projects with major universitiesand even making some of their own discoveries.

It didn’t take long to see that Cadets wanted more, so theAcademic Department initiated an astronomy course. It has become one of the Academy’s most respected programs.

In class, Cadets learn key skills that will help them preparefor college, including:

• Research techniques• Critical thinking skills• Application of knowledge beyond the textbook• Writing and presentation abilities• Understanding of the peer review process

Several astronomy students have used these skills to participate in major research initiatives with some of themost respected universities in the country.

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LabThe partnership with the JHU APL began in 2013. Cadetsresearched the moon to find appropriate sites for manned

landings and where evidence of water could be found. Theyconducted research, formed opinions, and presented theirfindings to astronomers throughout the United States.Their work is now held by the Applied Physics Lab andcould be used to shape future moon research.

Harvard College ObservatorySince the 1800s, Harvard has had two telescopes set – onein Massachusetts and one in Chile. Thousands of imageshave been taken by the scopes, but they had not been digitized. Cadet Antony Cao ’15 assisted in digitization ofover 800 images from 1800 forward, cataloguing them forobservational records.

Institute for Student Astronomical Research (InStAR)Branch CampusThis spring, the Academy was named a branch campus ofthe Institute for Student Astronomical Research (InStAR),led by Dr. Russell Genet. Dr. Genet is a leader in the fieldwho invented the first robotic telescope. InSTAR has established a unique college credit seminar program forhigh school students, which allows them to publish a peer-reviewed scientific paper. The Academy is one of onlyseven high schools and junior colleges nationwide that hasbeen approved for participation.

Research PublicationsSince the start of the 2014-15 academic year, Cadets havewritten four papers that have been submitted for publication.

Most recently, two teams of four Cadets each submitted papers for review. Each group selected a research area, established a plan, submitted that plan for approval, performed the research, analyzed the data, wrote two scientific papers, and submitted them for peer review. Their research was based on observations from telescopes in Australia, Spain, and New Mexico that were providedover the internet by B.R.I.E.F.

The Academy is pleased to announce that the Cadets’ papers were accepted for publication by The Journal ofDouble Star Observations’ May 2015 issue. They will alsobe included in a new book being published by CollinsFoundation Press.

DiscoveriesThis year, Cadets have discovered three new asteroids in the asteroid belt. They’re currently being confirmed by theInternational Astronomical Search Collection (IASC) andare in preliminary status. The IASC is a worldwide educational outreach program for high school and collegestudents that allows them to submit discoveries for peer review.

We are excited to see Cadets’ future discoveries as the program continues to grow.

A Cadet looks through the Solarscope.

Astronomy Club members Aren Dennis '20, Yongyao Li '18, Faisal Al Zaben '16, and Dewei Li '16 take a break from research to smile for the camera.

Photo of the sun taken by the Solarscope.

Gong Hey Fat Choy ANA Celebrates Chinese New Year

How do you celebrate Chinese New Year? At Army andNavy Academy, the school had the opportunity to celebratethis very important Chinese holiday thanks to our International Cadets.

The Corps of Cadets is comprised of students from numerous cultures who speak many different languages, but they all join together to create one united global campus community. When the Academy celebrates an importantholiday from a Cadet’s country, it’s a celebration for all.These cultural events are organized by the InternationalClub, led by Ms. Maya Ramirez, Director of InternationalStudent Services.

As the mostimportant holi-day in China, itwas importantthat ChineseNew Year wascelebrated oncampus. Chi-nese New Yearmarks the be-ginning of theSpring Festival.It lasts for fif-teen days, and

there are many beautiful customs that are followed duringthis time. During the holiday, Chinese family and friends

get together to celebrate the New Year with a festive dinner,fireworks, and lucky money envelopes that are given to thechildren from their elders.

The ANA Chinese New Year celebration was an all-schoolevent and was organized by the International Club and International Liaison leader, Antony Cao ’15. It was theschool’s inaugural celebration, and included traditional liondancers, delicious Chinese food, and several Cadet-led stations that taught Cadets about the holiday’s traditionslike origami folding and writing Chinese characters.

We even had a family fly in from China to join us – theparents and sister of Daoshang Wang ’18. His mothershared her special dumpling recipe during the celebration,teaching Cadets how to make this classic Chinese dish. It

was an eveningto remember.

Chinese New Year exemplified the brotherhoodand campuscollaborationthat’s such animportant partof the Warrior Experience.We hope youcan join us for next year’s celebration!

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Special thanks to everyone who made this eventsuch a success:

MG Bartell, COL Batule, COL Saul, Dr. Basista, Dr. Tsou, Ms. Hoagland, Ms. Ramirez, the CadetLife Team, and Mr. & Mrs. Qing Cao (Antony ’15).

Cadets enjoy a traditional Lion Dance performance.

Cadets learn how to fold origami.

Daoshang Wang '18 with MG Bartell and hismother and sister who flew in from China.

When Oscar Lama ’15 decided to start the Anti-BullyingClub at ANA, he had no idea that its impact would spreadall across San Diego County.

It all began in the summer of 2014, when Lama came upwith the idea for a student-led Anti-Bullying Club afterreading about General Douglas MacArthur’s efforts at WestPoint. He reached out to his friend Nicholas Raheja ’15,and asked if he’d be interested in leading the club with him.Raheja said yes, and it didn’t take long for the club to growin numbers and start meeting regularly.

Their goal was to spread their message that it’s cool to bekind, first through the Corps of Cadets, then to the greatercommunity. Their largest effort this year was in organizingKindness Week from February 9–15. During this time,

Cadets weregiven “missions” eachday, which encouragedthem to carryout random acts of kindnessfor deservingstudents.

Lama reached out to U-T San Diego reporter, Pam Kragen,to ask for her help in spreading the word. She came to campus to meet with him and Raheja to write their story.Her story was a hit as soon as it was published, seen byteachers, school administrators, and politicians who wantedto Cadets to visit their schools to spread their message, “it’scool to be kind.”

Their goals of expanding into the community were becoming a reality. Soon, the club received a call from thePrincipal of the Discovery Charter School in Chula Vista,who had read the article and wanted them to visit her campus. The Cadets accepted the invitation, and gave apresentation to the entire student body to teach them howto prevent bullying. It was incredibly well received.

Bonnie Dumanis, San Diego County District Attorney, alsoread the article and was impressed by Lama and Raheja’sinitiative and drive. She extended a personal invitation tothem to her annual “Citizens of Courage” event, where theywere recognized for all of their efforts to prevent one of themost pervasive crimes of our time – bullying.

The club continues to spread its message, reminding people of the huge impact a single act of kindness can havethroughout the entire community. They have proven that ittruly is cool to be kind.

Anti-Bullying Club Spreads the Word It’s Cool to Be Kind

Cadets Raheja and Lama with San Diego District Attorney, Bonnie Dumanis.

Cadets in the Anti-Bullying Club after presenting at Chula Vista’s Discovery Charter School.

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Warrior Lacrosse: More than a Team

After several years of efforts, the Army and Navy AcademyLacrosse team is finally a reality. Between selecting theright coach and collecting all of the necessary equipment, it was an arduous process to say the least.

Today, thanks to a number of families who stepped up to give their time and resources, the team has completed itsinaugural season. We have a strong team of motivatedWarriors who are excited to learn, play, and compete in lacrosse.

The spirit of the team is, in large part, due to Coach MikePfeiffer. With almost thirty years of coaching experience,Pfeiffer has a knowledge and understanding of the gamethat’s unique on the west coast. He also brings his distinctive coaching philosophy to the table.

Pfeiffer still remembers when his first coach, the legendaryJohn Kaestner (University of Maryland All-American),handed him a lacrosse stick for the first time. After fiveyears of playing under him, Pfeiffer caught the coachingbug. Kaestner taught him that there’s more to coaching

than teaching people how to play a sport – it’s also about using that sport as a vehicle to develop the confidence and skills that will prepare athletes for the next chapter.

In our case, that next chapter is college. Pfeiffer coaches in the style of a college program to give Cadets the confidence, maturity, and skills that will allow them to playat the collegiate level if they choose to do so. This technique is already paying off. Mason Roth ’15, for example, will be playing at Division II powerhouse, Concordia University, and Oscar Lama ’15 is in talks withthe lacrosse coach at University of California, Berkeley.

Coach Pfeiffer has been impressed with what he’s seen duringhis first season at the Academy. “I’ve coached at a lot ofschools, and it’s really special here,” he says. “It’s more thana team, and more than wins and losses; it’s a brotherhood.”

Special thanks to the families whose generositymade the lacrosse program a reality:

The Bruce Family (Kellen ’18) The Beasley Family (Robert ’17)The Hyatt Family (Nick ’16)The Aepli Family (Nate ’15)The Anderson Family (Reid ’16)The Matthews Family (Kendall ’17)The Graybill Family ( Jeff ’95)The Soverel Family (Luke ’15)

Basketball Team Completes Monumental Season The 2014-15 Basketball season was one of the best we’veever had. Led by legendary Coach John Maffucci, namedCalifornia Division V Coach of the Year, and new AthleticDirector Coach Tim Cook, the team finished the seasonwith a 26-7 record.

Highlights of the season included victories in the Sweetwater and Under Armour Holiday Classic Tournaments, in addition to the team’s run in the CIF California State Tournament. The Warriors made it all theway to the state semifinals, losing in a heartbreaker versusthe Los Angeles powerhouse, Price High School.

The season ended with some exciting news – Caleb Morris’15 received a full scholarship offer to the United States AirForce Academy to play on their Division I Men’s BasketballTeam. He joins numerous other athletes from the schoolwho have gone on to compete at the collegiate level, includingformer teammate 7́ 0̋ Cheikh N’diaye ’13 who currentlyplays basketball for the Oregon State University Beavers.

“Our team is a high character group with a special bondand I’m incredibly proud of them,” says Cook, who will behead coach for the 2015-16 season. “With four returningstarters, I know that ANA Basketball will be very competitive again next year.”

Warrior Wrestling took competition to the next level this season, earningthe Citrus League title, winning major tournaments, and sending fiveCadets to the San Diego CIF Masters. Each of the Masters wresters placedin the tournament – the most competitive in the San Diego region.

Zachary Schrader ’16 was a standout this season. He took first in the Hilltop Team Dual Meet and Mt. Miguel Invitational, and was named to the San Diego Wrestling Dual All-Star Team.

“I’m extraordinarily proud of effort and sacrifice demonstrated by ourwrestlers,” says head coach Roye Oliver, former Olympian and World Champion. “This was our best season ever, and Ilook forward to assisting our wrestlers become even better next year.”

Caleb Morris '15 gets one in over Santa Fe Christian.

Wrestling HasMost Successful Season in School History

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Warrior AthleticsVarsityBaseballBasketballCross CountryFootballLacrosseSoccerSwimmingTennisTrack & FieldWater PoloWrestling

JVBasketballWater PoloWrestlingCross CountrySwimming

Middle SchoolBaseballBasketballFootballTrack & Field

ClubRoller HockeySurfWeightlifting

For more information, pleasecontact the Athletic Department at 760.547.5258or athletics@armyandnavyacademy.org

Crossfit Comes to ANA

How do Cadets stay active and physically fit if they’re not playing on a CIF orclub athletic team? There are lots of physical training options, but one of thenewest and most exciting ones is our Crossfit program.

Crossfit at ANA started with a small group of Cadets who participated under thedirection of a TAC Officer. Thanks to a generous donation from Jason Anderson(Reid ’16), we were able to purchase equipment and hire professional trainers.This coincided perfectly with the arrival of new Commandant, COL Kevin Batule, USA (Ret.), who brought a renewed emphasis on physical fitness to the Academy.

In the Fall of 2014, the Crossfit program was expanded to the entire Corps ofCadets. Two Navy SEALs regularly visited campus to train our Cadets and Staffto ensure their Crossfit workouts were safe and effective. Today, TAC OfficersMyers and Spangler have taken charge of the program, serving as trainers.

Crossfit is still relatively new to the Academy, so there’s plenty of room forgrowth. We look forward to seeing it continue to expand in the coming years.

The highlight of the Cross Country season was when Aren Johnson ’15 made it to the CIF State Championshipin Fresno, California. This was his third straight year qualifying for the state finals, and he placed 36th out of 200runners with a time of 16:45.

Warrior Football faced some tough competition in the2014 season, finding the most success when running the ballbehind their powerful offensive line. Hopes are high for the2015 season, with strong returning players and new coachingstaff coming in, including Head Coach Nehemiah Brunsonfrom Oceanside High School.

Coaches and fans were pleased to see major improvementin the Water Polo team throughout the season. The youngplayers show lots of promise, and coaches look forward tobuilding on the foundations established this year to makethe team more competitive in 2015.

The Soccer team had a very difficult schedule, playing hardthroughout the season under new Head Coach, MindesDorlean. Seniors Cameron Barrett ’15 and Rodrigo Valle’15 led the team to its second consecutive CIF Playoffs, finishing the season with a 7-9 record.

The ANA Baseball program showed incredible improvement this season. With only two wins totalthroughout the past two seasons, the team came in to thisseason with the drive and dedication to reach a 12-11record, making it all the way to the quarterfinals of the CIF Playoffs.

The Warrior Golf team had an amazing season, going undefeated. Their 15-0 record earned the Warriors the Pacific Conference title, and four members of the teamwent on to the CIF Individual Playoffs – Nick Ernenwein ’17,Sebastian Giron ’15, Nutdanai Sookjarern ’16, and Jackson Sproul ’15.

The Academy SwimTeam had a strenuous schedule, competing against some much larger schools. They heldtheir own throughout each meet, however, and even senttwo swimmers to the second round of the Avocado WestLeague Championships – Michael-Jun Burge ’18 andTristan Johnson ’16.

Tennis showed great improvement this season, with fivebig wins. The star player this year was Ashutosh Bhagat’16, who placed fourth in the Pacific League IndividualTennis Finals. This qualified him for the CIF singles tournament.

Track and Field had a very successful season, with severalathletes qualifying for CIF. Standouts included Aren Johnson ’15 with a 1600m time of 4:23.00, Juan Sanchez’16 with a 100m time of 11.81, and Alieu Corr ’16 with ashot put distance of 37’ and discus distance of 101.1’.

The Weightlifting team took competition to a new levelthis year, participating in the San Diego WeightliftingChampionships for the first time in team history. One ofthe athletes, John Carter ’16, even qualified for Youth Nationals in June 2015.

Warrior Athletics – A Year to Remember

Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Through Scholarship, Service, and Character

Educating and developing young men of good character is a broad-based, holistic, integrated undertaking at ANA, requiring the combined efforts of teachers, TAC Officers,Counselors, and Coaches. Each of these team membersemphasizes scholarship, service above self, and a personalcommitment to the Academy values.

A school year at Army and Navy Academy is replete withexamples of programs that inspire Cadets to, in the wordsof John Quincy Adams, “learn more, do more, and become more.”

Scholarship An essential piece of the leadership education process isteaching Cadets to apply their classroom lessons to the realworld. Consequently, the Academy invests considerabletime in exposing Cadets to learning opportunities outsideof campus.

During the 2014-15 school year, ANA Cadets participatedin four nationwide educational and leadership programs –Harvard Model Congress; Model United Nations; Rotary

Youth Leadership Awards; and Leadership Ethics, Aspirations, and Determination. Each of these programsserves to develop better leaders, building on the Academy’s Leadership Education Training (LET) curriculum.

Harvard Model Congress (HMC) is a student-led government simulation that occurs in a number of citiesaround the world. HMC Boston began in the 1980s, andArmy and Navy Academy has participated since its inception. Students from around the country, and evensome international students, gather together to act as members of Congress, the Federal Bureau of Investigation,the World Bank, Supreme Court Justices, and a variety ofother governmental agencies.

In March of 2015, a team of Cadets traveled to Boston, ournation’s cradle of liberty, to debate, pass bills, and explorethe dynamic nature of the United States government andits politics and processes. Then, they enjoyed a favoriteHMC tradition – dinner at America’s oldest restaurant, theUnion Oyster House. It was the perfect end to a trip thatthese emerging leaders will never forget.

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Leadership and character lessons begin in the JROTC classroom and are applied to all aspects of Cadet Life.

Following on the heels of the successful trip to Boston, another team of Cadets participated in the Academy’s first Model United Nations Conference. Cadets formedinto teams of two, and each represented a different country – Spain, France, Iran, and Malaysia.

Each duo presented a speech that outlined their country’sstance on two different topics, domestic violence againstwomen and the Ukraine/Russia crisis. Then, they collaborated with other teams from Southern Californiaand Mexico to work through the issues in the same waythat the United Nations would.

In addition to the two educational programs above, threedeserving Cadets were selected to participate in the RotaryYouth Leadership Award (RYLA) and Leadership Ethics,Aspirations and Determination (LEAD) conferences. Eachof these programs recognizes deserving students with anall-expenses paid weekend seminar featuring exceptionalspeakers, group discussion, and teambuilding exercises.

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learnmore, do more, and become more, you are a leader."

– John Quincy Adams

Army and Navy Academy's 2014-15 Harvard Model Congress Team.

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Leadership in the Air Elements of Flight Takes Off!A new program is taking off at the Academy, giving Cadets new and exciting leadership opportunities!

Cadets Blake Howard ’15 and Kyle Caverly ’17 led the Elements of Flight Squadron along with Assistant TAC Officer Kenneth Bettencourt. The club was initially formed togive Cadets the opportunity to study the principles of flight(stability, lift, and propulsion), which would then be appliedthrough structured, creative, and hands-on applications.

TAC Bettencourtorganized a series oftrips to familiarizethe Squadron withthe concepts offlight instruction,simulation, andmore. Cadets visitedthe San Diego Airand Space Museum,Pinnacle AviationAcademy, and CivicHelicopters. During these field trips, Cadets have taken flightlessons and experienced simulation on the FS2000, F-35, andother fixed and rotary wing simulators.

The highlight of the year was undoubtedly the Young Eagles flight in May of 2015. Cadets met Federal Aviation Administration-Certified pilots, who walked them through apreflight aircraft inspection and each piece of the plane, insideand outside. After that, they went for a ride in a historic aircraft along the California coast.

Throughout the year, TAC Bettencourt fostered valuable community connections with local schools and private aviationcontacts that have opened up many exciting possibilities for thefuture. Plans include developing a more structured, formal approach that will eventually lead to individual certification.

As the program continues to develop, new leadership opportunities are arising for Cadets. The Commandant hascreated a Battalion Staff position called the Flight ProgramsOfficer. Cadet Captain Christopher Mogul ’16 has beennamed to this position and will act as Officer in Charge duringthe 2015-16 school year. He will surely play a major role inhelping the Elements of Flight program soar to new heights!

ServiceA key piece of leadership training is development of goodcitizenship through service to others. At the Academy, service is more than a platitude – it is backed up by actionwith the support of the Associated Student Body andJROTC teams.

One standout service project from the 2014-15 school yearwas the Interact Club’s program, Cadets for Vets. This is an ongoing campus activity, where Cadets collect clothing,shoes, and blankets for homeless Veterans. After major collections, they bring the items to the Veterans Hospital inLos Angeles in conjunction with the hospital’s HomelessOutreach Liaison, Dr. Barbara Kennedy (Ian ’16).

Another favorite service project is the annual JROTC-sponsored Scripps Hospital disaster simulation. During thesimulation, Cadet volunteers act out different roles to helpScripps personnel test their emergency response skills.

These events are just a small sampling of the comprehensive effort, both on and off campus, to focus on service above self as an indispensable attribute of a good citizen.

CharacterDevelopment of good character is, of course, an integralpart of the Academy’s mission. During the 2014-15 schoolyear, the Cadet Life team broadened the scope of its Chapelprogram to become a more holistic, integrated, and thematic effort.

During each of the six grading periods, Cadets were immersed in one of the Academy values – Leadership,Honor, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, and Compassion.Lessons about these values were integrated into classroominstruction, on the athletic fields, and after classes to keepCadets continuously engaged in character education.

Cadets explored the meaning of each value with guest presentations, competitive skits, and practical seminars.These exercises helped them transform their mindsets,changing the values from abstract ideas into actionable concepts.

Education, leadership, and character development are inextricably linked. As the Academy continues to build onits 105 years of tradition, the entire team remains focusedon strengthening these lessons. John Quincy Adams’ insightful words, to “learn more, do more, and becomemore,” underscore the school’s sustained pledge for excellence in scholarship, service, and character.

Service above self is emphasized in leadership andcharacter development lessons.

Luke Thompson '15 receives the Silver A Award from MG Bartell. This award is reserved for Senior Cadets who exemplify leadershipand good character.

Cadets collect shoes to donate to homeless veterans in Los Angeles.

"RYLA was beneficial to me. It taught me the important ingredients for success - how to lead and be confident in everything that I do." - Alex Davis '16

A Cadet learns the value of simulation for flight training.

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Each year, we receive thousands of inquiries about our academic and summer programs. Often, parents want anexperience that will help their children learn more thanwhat can be taught in the classroom – they’re also lookingfor leadership and life skills.

Character and leadership education are the cornerstone of aCadet’s experience at the Academy, but weren’t the solefocus of our traditional summer camps. The solution?Camp Challenge, established in 2010. As the only camp of its kind west of the Mississippi River, it’s getting morepopular each year.

What to ExpectIf your son or daughter attends Camp Challenge, expect tosee some significant personal growth. Most often, we hearabout campers’ improved citizenship, communication skills,confidence, ability to work within a team, and fitness. Theirwhole outlook on life can shift, with a greater focus onleadership and values.

Each Camp Challenge camp offers its own unique advantages.

Growing Up At Camp Challenge

Camp Challenge ( JROTC Leadership) gives campers the opportunity to experience the JROTC curriculum. This camp is perfect for a teen whose school doesn’t offerJROTC, or one whose looking to have an edge going into his school’s JROTC program.

Camp Challenge High School is designed for students who are not interested in JROTC, but who want to improve their leadership skills. It’s also a strong enhancement to college applications.

Camp Challenge Middle School is the perfect introduction to leadership education for younger students.It’s a great way to help them develop maturity and self-confidence during these formative years.

Camp Challenge Highlights One of the most memorable elements of the Camp Challenge experience is the community service project.Campers select a deserving organization, plan a project tobenefit it, and carry the project through completion. Lastsummer, for example, campers hosted car washes to benefitthe Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). On the last day ofcamp, they presented the earnings from the washes toKevin Schaeffer, WWP Spokesman. It was great for theCadets to see the results of their hard work, proving tothem that they can make a difference.

While most of the camp takes place on our oceanfrontcampus, some highlights take place in and around SanDiego County. Camp Challenge begins with an excursionto San Diego State University, where campers work on theropes course. This team-building exercise sets the tone forthe rest of the summer.

Favorite off-campus activities are at Camp Pendleton.First, campers’ physical fitness and fortitude is challengedby the base’s obstacle course. Later, they venture to theLeadership Reaction Course, which involves a series ofchallenges that can only be completed through effectivecommunication, teamwork, and creative problem solving.

Of course, camp isn’t complete until campers visit the USSMidway, the famous San Diego landmark. The Midway isan aircraft carrier that has been transformed into a museum. While visiting, campers learn about the ship’s history and the many aircraft now housed on its flight deck.

More than a CampCamp Challenge can truly be a life-changer, helpingcampers build resiliency and confidence. When summerhas ended, campers have the leadership and character skillsneeded to face everything the future has in store.

Camp Challenge offers teens an opportunity to become confident leaders in just a few short weeks.

MG Bartell with Camp Challenge Alumnus and ANA Cadet Trever Doner '17.

Teambuilding at Camp Challenge.

Campers need creative thinking and collaboration to success-fully complete Camp Pendleton's Leadership Reaction Course.

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A Day in the Life of Camp Pacific

Camp Pacific was founded 1943, and it’s been a favoritecamp ever since. Our prime location on Carlsbad Beachgives campers a true Southern California experience! Here,Camp Pacific Director Oli Twambley shares what a typical,action-packed day is like at Camp Pacific.

7:00 am – Time to wake up! Everyone gathers to hear announcements for the day.

7:30 am – Breakfast! Campers have lots of deliciouschoices, from cereals and fruit to bagels and juice. Campersfuel for the day, finishing breakfast energized and ready to go.

8:30 am – Campers prepare for morning activities, whichare usually outdoors. Options include surfing, sports, music,computing, photography, fashion design, movie creation,and more. The list is limitless.

10:00 am – Campers head to their next activities. It’s common for campers to vary morning activities; for example, soccer first, then something “artsy” afterward. This gives them the opportunity to mix up the day andmeet new friends.

11:30 am – Campers clean up and prepare for lunch. This isa time for counselors to get their groups together to discussthe morning.

11:45 am – Campers gather again for announcements, although they’re usually drowned out by the sound of hungry stomachs – it’s lunch time!

12:00 pm – Lunch commences. From caesar salad to burritos, chicken and rice to sandwiches, the range of food is excellent.

12:45 pm – Campers unwind after a jam-packed morning.This is the perfect time to replenish energy levels and getready for the afternoon.

1:15 pm – Afternoon activities begin. There are many options, but the beach is always a popular choice. Craft materials, sports equipment, and surf boards are all brought down by the water and are ready to use.

2:30 pm – Campers move on to the next activity. Betweensports, studies, and surfing, there’s something for everyone.

4:00 pm – Free time! Campers relax, play sports, listen tomusic, and generally have fun with each other. It isn’t uncommon to see the older campers playing sports with the youngest of our campers. Free time really is “camper’stime,” but, of course, counselors are situated at specific spotsaround campus to supervise.

5:00 pm – Dinner! As with all meal times, both hot andcold options are offered, along with fruits and juices. Dinner gives campers another chance to discuss their daysand plan tomorrow’s activities.

6:00 pm – Campers meet with their cabin groups for ateam-building activity. It’s a fun opportunity for groupbonding, and campers have a chance to let the counselorsknow how they’re doing.

7:15 pm – Time for the evening activity! Whether it'smovie night, capture the flag, or one of our superb campfires, every night is special. One of my fondest memories is playing guitar at the campfire, with campersfrom all over the world singing along together.

8:45 pm – Campers begin winding down, and each cabingets together to discuss the day. Each voice is heard, nomatter what. Once everyone is on the verge of sleep, thegroups get ready for bed.

10:00 pm – Lights out. After such a busy day, campers areusually asleep before their heads hit the pillow. One day atcamp complete - bring on the next one!

Summer ProgramOfferings

Camp Challenge JROTC LeadershipJuly 6 – August 1, 2015Co-ed, Entering Grades 9-12$4,800

Camp Challenge High SchoolSession 1: July 6 – July 18, 2015 Session 2: July 20 – August 1, 2015Co-ed, Entering Grades 9-12$2,800

Camp Challenge Middle SchoolSession 1: July 6 – July 18, 2015 Session 2: July 20 – August 1, 2015Co-ed, Entering Grades 6-8$2,800

Camp Pacific ClassicSession 1: July 6 – July 18, 2015 Session 2: July 20 – August 1, 2015Co-ed, Ages 10-16$1,850

Camp Pacific AdventureSession 1: July 6 – July 18, 2015 Session 2: July 20 – August 1, 2015Co-ed, Ages 10-16$2,200

Camp Pacific Summer DaysSession 1: July 6 – July 17, 2015 Session 2: July 20 – July 31, 2015Co-ed, Ages 10-16$750

Camp Pacific EnrichmentJuly 6 – August 1, 2015 Co-ed, Ages 10-16$4,325

Camp Pacific ESLSession 1: July 6 – July 18, 2015 Session 2: July 20 – August 1, 2015Co-ed, Ages 10-16$2,300

The success that Armyand Navy Academy continues to achieve is a result of its outstanding leadership and commitment to its Mission: to educate anddevelop good characterin young men. The values each Cadet learnsat our Academy –Honor, Integrity, Respect, Responsibilityand Compassion – aretaught and modeled in

every aspect of the Academy program: Academics, Athletics, JROTC and Leadership, Cadet Life, and the Associated Student Body.

The heritage of our success during the past 105 years can be attributed to the commitment, attitude, responsibility,and enthusiasm of our school-wide community. Havingbeen a Cadet myself, and now as Trustee Chairman, I have personally experienced and observed the dedicated leadersthat make Army and Navy Academy an outstanding institution. These leaders have established a tradition of excellence that we strive to continue and grow.

The Academy has an excellent volunteer governing Boardof Trustees composed of Alumni, former Parents andGrandparents, community leaders, the Presidents of theAcademy’s Alumni and Patrons’ Associations, the AcademyPresident, and the Academic Faculty Chair. The broadspectrum of professional expertise and experience ofTrustees provides tremendous program and financial support to the Academy. Trustees work in partnership withthe President to provide leadership and a framework withinwhich the Faculty and Staff to implement our mission eachday with Cadets.

The Board of Trustees’ key responsibilities include:

• Adopting a clear statement of the Academy’s vision and values• Developing an on-going five-year strategic plan to achieveits vision• Conducting annual evaluations of the President, Academyand Board• Accepting responsibility for the financial stability and financial future of the Academy

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to thank eachmember of our school-wide community for your support.Our ongoing success will be assured with your partnership,commitment, and enthusiastic participation in achievingour mission.

Jack Wyatt ‘63CAPT, USNR (Ret.)Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Letter from the Chairman

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Jack and Valerie Cumming have always realized the importance of community connections. Upon moving toCarlsbad eight years ago, they began a search for “localgems” to support. It didn’t take long for them to realize that the Academy was just what they were looking for.

The Cummings are residents of Carlsbad by the Sea, acommunity just a block away from campus. They often seeCadets walking into town, and were initially impressed bytheir sharp uniforms, courteous manner, and the way theycarry themselves.

As young people, both Jack and Valerie attended top-ratedpublic schools on the East Coast. While they received agood educational foundation, their peers who attendedboarding school stood out among the rest when once arrived at college – Jack to Princeton, and Valerie to Brown.

“It’s no coincidence,” says Valerie, “that so many of our nation’s leaders attended boarding schools.”

According to the Cummings, the close-knit culture that exists in boarding schools allows them to accomplish theirmissions in ways that other schools can’t match. Theystrongly believe in the Academy’s mission of educating and developing young men of character, while inspiringleadership and producing extraordinary citizens.

Additionally, they were impressed with the school’s academic program. The dedicated Faculty and small classsizes enable teachers to engage students who are ready tolearn, but who may have gotten lost in a larger classroomenvironment.

The single-gender aspect of the school also plays a role –Jack notes that young men learn differently from girls andcan get lost in a co-ed program. Additionally, they oftenbenefit from a structured environment, which helps themfind their path to excellence. The Academy’s military structure helps boys grow into responsible, mature adults.

All of this comes together to create an ideal environmentfor boys, where they can build a strong academic foundationthat will prepare them for success at any of the country’s topcolleges.

It didn’t take long for the Cummings to realize that they,too, could play a role in the Cadets’ future successes. TheAcademy’s unique approach to teaching and learning attracted them most, making them want to become catalytic donors. They wanted to contribute to help Cadets benefit from all of the advantages that come with a first-class boarding school education.

They first gave to the Academy in 2013, and their relationship with the school has continued to grow strongerever since. The Cummings have primarily given in supportof the school’s growing performing arts program, recentlyfunding the Artist-in-Residence and school play, Henry V.They’ve also initiated community relationships, includingNew Village Arts, that will benefit Cadets for years to come.

Army and Navy Academy’s fostering of community, teamwork, and self-assurance attracts them to continuesupporting the school. Thankfully, the Cummings have saidthat they plan on supporting ANA for many years to come.

We are incredibly grateful for their support, and look forward to continue building upon this special partnership.

Donor Profile: Jack and Valerie Cumming

CAPT Wyatt congratulates Brandon Um '15.

Davis Hall Theater Project Alumni, Faculty, and Staff have fond memories of thedrama productions that once graced the stage of DavisHall. While a major renovation to Davis Hall is plannedfor the future, there is an opportunity now to reclaim oneof the finest stages in San Diego County for a modestamount of money. Simple projects like refurbishing thestage and installing sound and lighting upgrades will allow the school to continue to enhance the growingdrama program.

Aquatics Facilities Enhancements As one of the only private schools with a pool in SanDiego County, it is important for the Academy to investin bringing the aquatic facilities up to competitive standards. Improvements include expanding and deepening the pool, remodeling the viewing stands, and refinishing the pool surface.

Elements of Flight Program Tap into the insatiable curiosity of boys with all thingsthat fly through the “Elements of Flight” structured learning program. This club will introduce the science andprinciples of flight ways that boys learn best. Cadets willstart with theory, move to model building, fly remote control aircraft, train in front of state-of-the-art simulators, and even go up in the air.

Thrill of the Drill Program The Academy has always been held in high esteem withrespect to its presentation of military drill, ceremony, andrifle marksmanship. “Thrill of the Drill” will revive thecommitment to these skill sets and enable Cadets to compete regionally and nationally.

Thank you for your support of Army and Navy Academy.

You won’t find another school like Army and Navy Academy on the West Coast. Frankly, given the passionand commitment of the school’s Faculty and Staff, thehigh standards of excellence set by the Cadet Life andJROTC teams, the exceptional quality of the coaches, andthe spectacular Pacific Ocean as a backyard, one wouldhave difficulty finding any other school that offers all that the Academy provides.

With over 4,000 accomplished Alumni and 105 years ofproven success, you may assume that the school would betempted to rest on its laurels. Never. What makes theAcademy unique and, truthfully, very successful in its mission to educate and develop good character in youngmen is its hunger to always seek to improve.

The following program additions and enhancements aredesigned to enrich the Warrior Experience. With yourhelp, it can happen.

Where Needed Most FundsThese funds support projects that, as determined by the President, are designed to enhance the mission of the Academy, promote its core values, and sustain institutional vitality. Unrestricted giving provides

maximum impact, allowing Academy administration the opportunity to direct those funds wherever they are needed most.

The Gurian Institute Partnership Expand our knowledge and expertise in single-gender education, particularly how boys learn, through a uniquepartnership with The Gurian Institute. These funds willgo toward mentoring and training of our entire Faculty in the Gurian Institute’s best practices for single gender education.

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Your Gift Today Creates an Even Better Warrior Experience Tomorrow

Plans are already being developed for upgrades to the Davis Hall Stage.

If you would like to discuss giving opportunities or waysyou can help enhance the Warrior Experience, pleasecontact the Development Office at 760.547.5276 or development@armyandnavyacademy.org.

The Elements of Flight Program will provide hands-on flight instruction to Cadets interested in aviation.

Improvements to the ANA aquatic facilities will help the Warriors become more competitive.

Thrill of the Drill will bring the JROTC staple back to the forefront.

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Dear Patrons,

As a new parent during the 2014-15 school year, I had a lot to learn about Army and Navy Academy and theschool’s culture. Thanks to ANAPA and other AcademyPatrons, our family was welcomed into the ANA community with open arms.

Today, I am paying that forward as your new ANAPAPresident for the 2015-16 school year. My goals aretwofold – to create a fun environment for our Cadets outside of the classroom and on the weekends, and to increase connectivity between Patrons and Parents.

Activities and FunOne of the advantages of a military school environment isthe structured days that encourage responsibility and timemanagement. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to add it a few newactivities into the daily routine!

Your 2015-16 ANAPA Board is committed to giving ourCadets new opportunities for fun, both after school and on the weekends. If you have any ideas, let us know bysending an email to anapa@armyandnavyacademy.org.

Connecting our Patrons If you don’t live locally, you are probably searching for waysto connect with other Patrons. Maybe your son wants to goto a friend’s house over the weekend, but you haven’t metthat Cadet’s parents yet. Or, maybe you’d like to speak witha parent of a Senior Cadet who can give you an idea ofwhat to expect during the college application process.

Our job is to help you connect with other Patrons to makesure you feel informed and connected. The Army and Navy Academy community is an incredible resource for information and support, and we are committed to helpingyou make the most of it.

Get InvolvedThere are so many ways to get involved with ANAPA andthe greater ANA community. Please don’t hesitate to reachout if you’re interested in learning more.

We’re looking forward to another great year!

Sincerely, Kelley Edmond, ANAPA PresidentHunter Edmond ’19

A Message From Your New ANAPA President

Announcing the Grand Opening of the ANA Cadet Store

The Academy has made the decision to assume management of the Cadet Store, takingownership fromFollett HigherEducation Group.

Now named the ANA Cadet Store,this will be a one-stop shop for Cadetsto purchase all books, uniforms, andconvenience items throughout theschool year. The Store Manager, Ms. Jenny Top, has been an invaluableasset in the transition.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new store was held on June 12, 2015,where Ms. Top gathered with Academy Administration and Trustees to officially mark the transition of ownership. They were joined by specialguest, Karl Mangold, the beloved manager of the Cadet Store from 1960-1999.

Please visit the ANA Cadet Storewhen it officially opens its doors in theFall of 2015!

Fun with ANAPA in 2014-2015!

ANAPA's monthly birthday celebrationsare a special way to recognize Cadetswhile they're away from home.

Fun for the whole family! These ANA siblings are having a blast at the annual ANAPABeach Bash.

ANAPA provides Finals Snacks duringexams to fuel Cadets for success.

Kelley and Hunter Edmond '19 with COL Batule, Commandant of Cadets.

Cadets and ANAPA volunteers help out at theOceanside Ironman.

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Under the Boardwalk takes Fundraising Over the Top! This year, we went Under the Boardwalk for the 6th Annual Black & Gold Gala. The Duffield Sports Centerwas transformed into a miniature Coney Island, with classic games like the ring toss, dressed-up boardwalk foodlike gourmet sliders and bratwurst, and a roaming magicianand juggler.

At the center of it all was a beautiful painting by Joan ÉlanDavis (Alex ’17), “Boardwalk Sunset,” created specificallyfor the event and up for sale in the live auction. As ourDécor Sponsor, Ms. Davis used her painting to inspireeverything from the event invite to the gift bags that parents and guests used to bring their winnings home with them.

This year’s auction items were better than ever, includingvacations to Hawaii and Mexico, lots of gorgeous artworkwith pieces from Yuri Elvin ’89 and Lisa MacNamara(Charles ’15), food and dining packages, tickets to showsand athletic events, and so much more.

The big ticket item of the night was a walk-on role for“CSI: Cyber,” a new NBC series that premiered in March2015. It was donated by Anthony E. Zuiker, creator of CSIand father of Cadet Dawson Zuiker ’18. He was generousenough to offer two separate roles, so two of our Cadetswill have unforgettable on-screen experiences!

We are pleased to announce that this year’s Gala bleweveryone’s expectations out of the water, raising more thanthree times our goal and breaking the event’s fundraisingrecord. Thanks to your support, we will be able to fundsome important initiatives that will benefit the entireCorps of Cadets, including upgrades in the Computer Lab and revitalization of the Bliss Café.

A huge thank you goes out to everyone who supported the Gala by volunteering to help with set-up, donating an item, or bidding in the auction. You have made a difference.

Guests raise their bidder numbers to support the Academy’s fundraising efforts .

1. Emad Al-Zaben (Faisal '16) was the lucky bidderwho won “Boardwalk Sunset.” Here, he poseswith the piece and the artist, Joan Élan Davis (Alex'16). 2. Ray and Gloria Liu (Christian '17) take abreak from the dance floor to smile for the camera. 3. Lynne and Christopher Nero (Cameron'16) enjoy getting to know Karen Graham (Rory'04). 5. Carolina Altafulla (Teodor '16), DawnYoung (Alexander '17), Helma Briscoe (Christopher'15), Eleanor Davis, Linda Solis Gonzales (Chris '15),Sherry Waite (William '15), and Lisa Basista, Deanof Academics, enjoying the evening. 5. Biddershurry to put their names down before the silentauction closes.

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Alumni Weekend: Generations of Warrior Pride Alumni Weekend is always a special time at the Academy,when hundreds of graduates spanning many generationsreturn to campus to reconnect with their brothers andshare in some favorite traditions.

This year, the weekend began with a new event – the EliteAthletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The Hall ofFame was established by John Maffucci, created to recognize outstanding athletic performance of ANAAlumni. It is the highest honor that the Academy confersupon graduates who have excelled as players or coaches.

Inaugural inductees were: • John Dobroth ’58 — Track & Field• Ed Lloyd ’60 — Football • Stephen L. Worthington ’64 — Tennis • Christopher P. Travis ’67 — Baseball • Robert F. Temple ’75 — Baseball• Uchenna E. Agu ’82 — Track & Field

The induction ceremony and dinner was a great event, setting the tone for the rest of the weekend.

The next morning started bright and early with the annualJon Higgins Golf Tournament at the El Camino CountryClub. Spencer Hoopes ’65, Rick Randol ’65, JohnnieCrean ’67 and Kevin Maag ’07 took first place in the competition, along with bragging rights for the rest of the weekend.

After golf, Alumni gathered in the Duffield Sports Centerfor cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at Friday Night Bites.

Food was provided by Academy favorite Chef DK, along with hot sauces from Infinity Sauces founder, JohnKessler ’86.

Everyone joined back on campus the next morning for theAlumni Association Meeting and Luncheon. After takingcare of Association business, MG Bartell gave his annualpresidential speech, “The State of the Academy,” where he outlined his vision for the Academy’s future and thespecific steps the school is taking to get there. He was later joined by Trustee Barry Shreiar (Alex ’14) who gavehis perspective on the state of the school from a parent’sviewpoint.

Next up was the presentation of the Golden A Awards, the highest honor an Academy Alumnus can achieve. Thisyear, there were three recipients – Bill Lundy ’60, BradleyD. Larsen ’72, and Randy Stafford ’83, all recognized fortheir contributions to the Alumni community. Sadly,Lundy was unable to join in the weekend’s festivities as he was in hospice. He has since passed, but his legacy of service and commitment to the greater good live on.

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Afterward, the Alumni-Cadet Softball Game began. It wasclose throughout, with both sides giving it their all – thegame even went into extra innings. In the end, the Alumniwon off of a hit from Robert Temple, who showed he stillhas the skills that earned him a place in the Elite AthleticHall of Fame!

Everyone headed to the Recreation Hall later that afternoon for a happy hour to cool off with some colddrinks and light appetizers. Alumni brought their SeniorClass Mugs with them to fill up throughout the night,while commemorative Alumni Association mugs wereavailable for those who left theirs at home. Special thanksto Kevin Maag and Charles Morone ’10 who designed the new mugs.

After the happy hour, some Alumni headed to the beachfor a barbeque, while others parted ways for individual classdinners. As always, the 50th reunion class enjoyed dinneroff campus. The Class of 1965 gathered at Vigilucci’s, alocal favorite, for a memorable evening.

Although most Alumni stayed up late on Saturday, theymet back on campus early Sunday morning for theAlumni-Senior brunch. The highlight was The Long GreyLine, where members of the graduating Class of 2015 lineup to shake the hands of each Alumnus in attendance. Atthe end of the line, the Seniors get a pin and handshakefrom the Alumni Association Chair, who welcomes theminto the Alumni community.

As always, the weekend ended with a Military Review. Thisyear, we had special guests in attendance – the family ofShari Concialdi, sister of Gary Letson ’63, AcademyAlumnus and U.S. Marine who was killed in the VietnamWar. In a touching ceremony, Shari was presented with aflag as Taps played.

The weekend closed with Alumni lining up on the field forthe Pass in Review, marking the end of the Military Reviewand Alumni Weekend.

It was wonderful to have so many Alumni back on campus,and we hope to see everyone during next year’s festivities –May 13-15, 2016!

The Class of 1965 at their 50th class reunion.

MG Bartell presents a flag to Shari Concialdi, sister of Gary Letson '63.

The Long Grey Line.

Kevin Maag '07, Rick Randol '65, and Spencer Hoopes '65 showoff their Jon Higgins Golf Tournament trophies with Coach John Maffucci. The Class of 1995 on Maffucci Field.

The inaugural class inducted to the Elite Athletic Hall of Famepose with their plaques. From left to right: Temple '75, Agu '82,Travis '67, Dobroth '58, Lloyd '60, and Worthington '64

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59 Years of Coach John Maffucci An Army-Navy Legend

Ever since Army and Navy Academy planted its roots inSan Diego, one of the school’s primary tenets has beenAthletics. Throughout the Academy’s impressive history,there have been many outstanding coaches who have carried the Warriors on to numerous victories.

But, there has been no greater coach in this historical period than Coach John Maffucci.

From his Italian roots in New Rochelle, New York, CoachMaffucci made his way to the Physical Education programat Davis and Elkins College in West Virginia. Upon graduation, Maffucci served as an Air Force Officer assigned to sports activities and coaching basketball.

It was 59 ago, when Coach Maffucci and his family, including sons Bill ’74 and Chris ’85, moved to Carlsbad.In September of 1956, Maffucci arrived on the Army andNavy Academy campus as a new physical education teacherand athletic coach. He was named Athletic Director justover a year later, in March of 1957.

The Maffuccis made life on campus a very special place forthe many Cadet-athletes who found a place on one of histeams. As he has said a number of times, “The key thing iscaring for the ballplayers and having the ballplayers care foreach other. It has to be a family situation. I care about thempersonally, I care about them academically, and I care aboutthem as a whole people, not just ballplayers.”

John Maffucci is well known for teaching the “hardknocks” of life, both on the field and off. Today, there aremany ballplayers who treasure their time learning from himand the sense of family they developed as part of the team.

During his nearly six decades of service to the school’s athletic program, Coach Maffucci has had a remarkable career and record. The school’s trophy cases and the wallsof the Academy’s new sports center are festooned with thetrophies and awards of the many sports team which wereguided by him.

Coach Maffucci with the 2014-15 basketball team and his retired jersey.

On April 30 of 2015, Coach was able to see one of hisdreams come true – the inauguration and the induction ofthe first honorees to the Army and Navy Academy’s EliteAthletic Hall of Fame. Many of his former athletes were inattendance, sharing stories of the immeasurable impact hehad on their lives.

As the Academy completes its 105th year of educating aproud cadre of Cadets, take pause to look back on theschool’s rich athletic history. You’ll find a legacy of pridethat has repeatedly been heralded in the newspapers ofCalifornia regarding Coach Maffucci’s contribution to

high school sports in San Diego County. Most recently, hewas named California’s Division V Basketball Coach of theYear. At the age of 82, he is believed to be the oldest coachto be honored with this recognition.

Major General Art Bartell put it best when he paid tributeto Coach Maffucci’s impact on the Academy and theSpring 2015 Sports Banquet. Addressing the crowd, MGBartell said, “Coach John Maffucci is a legend at Army and Navy Academy, and you cannot replace a legend…John has meant so much to the Academy – he’s made aprofound difference in the lives of thousands he hastouched in his 59 glorious years here.”

To honor Coach Maffucci’s tenure, and in recognition of his upcoming retirement in August 2015, MG Bartell officially retired the number 59. An honorary basketballjersey bearing that number will forever hang in theDuffield Sports Complex to remind future generations of Warrior athletes of Coach Maffucci’s dedicated service. He truly is Warrior Proud and Warrior Strong!

Coach Maffucci celebrates with his team after winning the 1984CIF State Basketball Championship.

Coach Maffucci talks strategy with players on his 1962 football team.

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Ruben NeuharthP.O. Box 460777Escondido, CA 92046

Daniel Brigham2007 Bayside DriveCorona del Mar, CA 92625dbrigjr@gmail.com

Paul HammockP.O. Box 533Litchfield Park, AZ 85340shazham@cox.net

Charles Freebern236 9th StreetDel Mar, CA 92014cfreebern@roadrunner.com

Sterling Keane8829 Martin Downs PlaceLas Vegas, NV 89131keanesbk@embarqmail.com

Isaac McElvany1925 South 11th StreetLos Banos, CA 93635helen_mcelvany@sbcglobal.net

Samuel Weaver2444 Rolling Ridge LaneElgin, IL 60124swweaver@msn.com

Berkley “Jack” Jackson1164 Mirage Lake StreetHenderson, NV 89052tazrus@cox.net

A note from Berkley “Jack” Jackson:

Our 60th Class reunion brought the total number oftimes our class has gathered to renew old friendshipsto 25. Some of these friendships have lasted for 64years and were created my freshman year when I entered the Academy.

Our class began to gather for our 40th reunion, withjust a small number. Attendees included Brice Fuller,Lester Cox, Lou Wenzlaff, and myself. Believe it ornot, I made and met some Alumni from other classeswho are my still friends today. Our dinner was held atthe American Legion Hall in Vista with combinedclasses, and I don’t think there were more than 20people in attendance.

From that time on, the number of participants at our reunions continued to grow. Our 50th was the grandest of all as we had a grand total of 10 classmates and wives attending, along with RobertBaar from the class of 1956, a longtime friend. At thattime, the Director of Alumni Affairs was Jan Erickson,who would later become an honorary member of theclass of 1955. She is now Registrar for the Academy.

The following years included several reunions that willforever remain in my heart. The years have been kind

to many of us with renewed friendships, and I willcherish them forever. Thanks to Susy Smith, former Di-rector of Alumni Affairs, who made the Alumni Associa-tion what it has become.

To my classmates who I dearly love, I appreciate allyou have done to make our reunions special. Somestand out among others: Robert Ogle, great helper;Byron Taylor, always there; Elott Raffety, strong sup-porter; Karen Raffety, pitching in on Friday NightBites; and Al and Pat Phillips, always there. Love youguys to death.

This year, our 60th, was another great weekend withthe abovementioned class. Additionally, Bill Teagardin‘55, Ray Hymer ‘57, and King and Lucy Conner ‘56joined us for our dinner at Hunter Steakhouse. Carland Margie McElvany ‘56 were present for the eventson Saturday as well. We were sorry to miss LeoBorquez and Dave Okerlund, and hope to see themnext year.

Several weeks before Alumni Weekend, Al Phillips hadundergone a stint in the hospital with pancreatitis, buthe and Pat showed up, as they have always supportedthe reunions. Lou Wenzlaff had to decline as he wasunable to travel. Walt Wyatt is undergoing rehab inGilroy, CA after a motor scooter accident. I have beenin touch with his daughter, who thinks he’ll be throughrehab in June. I’ll keep you all informed.

For the remainder of you, please keep in touch so I cankeep the class notes thing going. Warrior Pride!

Robert Baar4843 New State RoadPlymouth, OH 44865junebaar@aol.com

Bob Baar and June have been chinchilla ranchers formore than 25 years, first in San Diego and now in Plymouth, Ohio. Before chinchillas, they were rabbitfarmers. Jim Christian is president of the Valley Gemand Mineral Club in Puyallup (pronounced Pull y'all up),Washington State. Rolf Christophersen volunteers inthe library archives at Colorado State University. Heand Clarice are retired after lengthy careers teaching inEnglish schools abroad. Jim Cole and his wife, Penny,moved from Reston, Virginia, to Atlanta, Georgia, to beclose to family. King Conner and Lucy uprooted themselves from their home in sunny Cypress, California, and moved to snowy Reno, Nevada, to beclose to children and grandchildren. King retired after a32-year career in law enforcement. Pat Leahy retiredafter a 35-year career as a meteorologist at the U.S.

Weather Service. He self-published a novel, The OldNight of Your Name. Paul Logue has been collectingstamps since the fourth grade; his collection numbersabout a million stamps. Jon Maxwell and Clara areregulars on the upscale cruise circuit, including voyages in the Mediterranean Sea and the AmazonRiver. Dr. Carl N. Morris, chairman of the Statistics Department at Harvard, is retiring after a long and distinguished teaching career at the university. Harvardheld a Colloquium and Reception in honor of Carl's retirement, on April 18, 2015. International globetrotterDaryl Russell has a five-year travel plan of touring all50 states, each capital, and significant sites in everystate. Bruce H. Weber, a national political speechwriter and later a writer-editor in the entertainment industry, retired in January. Ross Workman is the cultural high-brow of the class – a regular at theopera, the symphony and theater, sailing on his boatfrom his Napa home to San Francisco. In retirementafter a long corporate legal career, Ross is a professional wine guru at the Cliff Lede Vineyards in Napa.

Ray Hymer3835 South Umpqua RoadTiller, OR 97484rayhumer@hughes.net

Richard McBrideP.O. Box 57-7527Modesto, CA 95357ramcbride@stanfordalumni.org

Martin O’Brien17656 Gainsford LaneHuntington Beach, CA 92649mjobrien62@yahoo.com

Fred Guenther317 North Melrose Drive #CVista, CA 92083abmanca@aol.com

Donald Newcom2795 Mayapan DriveLa Mesa, CA 91941dnewcom@cox.net

John Dobroth is now retired, but continues to compete in the high jump,and has won several WorldMasters Championships. Hehas held the most worldrecords within his age groupsince 1980, and is a very deserving inductee into the Elite Athletic Hall of Fame.

Frank Patrick6218 Rockhurst DriveSan Diego, CA 92120patrick91@cox.net

Carl Boetticher4716 Cherokee TriangleDallaz, TX 75209methane@sbcglobal.net

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1937 Ed Lloyd continues to have more in common with CoachJohn Maffucci each year! Cardinal Newman High School’sathletic field was recently named after him, and he’s now a member of his alma mater’s athletic hall of fame.

Oscar Fitzgerald206 West Monroe AvenueAlexandria, VA 22301oscarfitzgerald@aol.com

Terry Brown is back at his home in the Northeast, after sailing with his wife around the world in theirboat. Now, they’re enjoying shorter trips together.George Daly lives in Borrego Springs, where he’s become an accomplished nature photographer. Sinceretiring as Director of the Navy Museum years ago,Oscar Fitzgerald continues to teach history of American furniture in the Smithsonian/George MasonMasters program in the History of Decorative Arts forpotential curators and house museum directors. Healso writes and lectures about American antiques.We’re pleased to report that Dave McLaughlin is ingood health, enjoying life in Reno with his wife, Kay.

John Burden2155 Saint Emilion LaneSan Jacinto, CA 92583jbb286@roadrunner.com

Michael Blechynden8230 Valdosta AvenueSan Diego, CA 92126mikenlorana@mindspring.com

Tony Jonker has retired after 40 years as an oral surgeon at the Center for Corrective Jay Surgery. Congratulations on your retirement! Stephen Worthington continues to be a standout tennis coach,having accumulated of 630 wins throughout his career.He’s coached numerous notable athletes, including theOlympic Gold Medalists, Bob and Mike Bryan.

Tony Guenther328 Piazza LidoNewport Beach, CA 92663tonyguenther@aol.com

James ArnoldP.O. Box 10116Fullerton, CA 92838

Dennis KnauertP.O. Box 1987Brookings, OR 97415dennisknauert@gmail.com

Norman Ream336 Camino De Las FloresEncinitas, CA 92024nream@aol.com

A plaque is being mounted on the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial for Norman Ream and his dog,Cherokee, for his service in Vietnam with the 42ndScout Dog Platoon. He walked point with Cherokee to seek out the enemy.

Andrew Simpson190 Alameda de La LomaIgnacio, CA 94949simpsonspecialty@gmail.com

Don Toeller is serving as Vice President of the Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa, Florida.He’s been working at the museum for 36 years, providing valuable science education to his community’s youth. Christopher Travis recently returned to campus for this Elite Athletic Hall of Fameinduction. We were allpleased to see him back atthe Academy, and enjoyedhis stories as he reminiscedabout playing baseball atANA and USC. Joe Woo isretired and living the life inMaui. He’s written an e-bookand has a website (woolifesabyss.com) whereyou can purchase the bookfor only $3.00 and samplethe first 35 pages for free.Aloha to my class of '67.

Jan DzuirlikP.O. Box 11603 Montgomery, AL 36111dzuirlik@aol.com

Don Smith426 Rio Rico DriveRio Rico, AZ 85648don@mexicoautoinsurance.com

Nicholas MacrisP.O. Box 511Kingsburg, CA 93631nmacris@mac.com

William Wendt2097 East 5thDouglas, AZ 85607bdw2097@mac.com

Leonard MacLeod502 Mason RoadBoiling Springs, SC 29316leonardmacleod@bellsouth.net

Scott Wilson1590 NW Red Oaks CourtBremerton, WA 98311scottwilson125@gmail.com

Congratulations to Max Isbell, whose daughter, LauraChristine, married Michael McKenna on March 20,2015. Bradley Larsen is a proud recipient of the coveted Golden A award, recognized for his role as afounding member of the reconstituted Alumni Association. He’s loving lifein Laguna Beach with hiswife, Liza. They are avidtravelers who have visitedalmost 50 different countries together, accumulating over one million miles in the air.

Patrick GreenwellP.O. Box 3354Sonora, CA 95370pat@greenwelllaw.com

Josh Ketcham is teaching the fine art of marksmanship in Reno and Tahoe, and has had someJROTC Cadets come to learn from him.

Meldrum Harvey13660 Highway 181 NorthSacramento, KY 42372greggharvey@direcway.com

Ronald Rodgers26 Hidden Valley RoadRolling Hills Estates, CA 90274rrodg2256@aol.com

Robert Temple returned to campus for Alumni Week-end to accept his Elite Athletic Hall of Fame award. Heshowed everyone thathe’s still got thefire, as he was a major playerin the Alumni-Cadet SoftballGame, scoringthe winning runfor the Alumni.

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Lloyd '60 was recentlyinducted into the EliteAthletic Hall of Fame

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Joseph Elerding1211 Sharon Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92706

Christopher Bonelli1242 Preswyck DriveBelleville, IL 62221bonelli4@charter.net

Jared Wells7193 SW Oliver Terrace #DAloha, OR 97007jaredwells2001@yahoo.com

R. Brett Whitney20911 North 62nd AvenueGlendale, AZ 85308brett.whitney@staples.com

Jared Wells offers some advice to our current Cadets,“Study hard, get involved in extracurricular activities,hang out, and network with the best.”

Oliver Cass11908 Henry Fleet DrivePotomac, MD 20854olivercass0818@hotmail.com

Oliver Cass recently made a major career change – heretired from the Army after 28 years of service, andjoined the Department of State as a consular officer.His new duty station is in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. He’dlove to hear from any of his classmates! FikarnoLaksono was inauguratedas a member of the Indonesian National Parliament on October 1,2014. His term will lastthrough 2019. He’s also anew father to a beautifuldaughter born in April 2014.

Uchenna Agu is enjoying life after winning The Amaz-ing Race, and has become a mover and shaker in theHouston community. He’s created a program for ele-mentary students to promote math, reading, science,social studies, and geography skills. He’s made suchan impact that the City of Houston has delivered twoproclamations in his name and has named an officialday after him. John Millen is working as a ProjectManager at ION Geophysical. He’s currently on assign-ment in Namibia, Africa, focusing on seismic vessel op-erations in oil and gasexploration. Randy Staffordis a proud husband, father,and grandfather, and one ofthe newest Golden A recipi-ents. He stays active in hischurch and community, andenjoys travel, reading, writ-ing, gold, running, and build-ing experimental aircraft.

Henry Ardantz11928 SW Dickinson CourtPortland, OR 97219pardantz@aol.com

Kenneth Ross376 East Roland StreetAzuza, CA 91702kennybozzle@yahoo.com

George Fox12301 Saratoga Creek RoadSaratoga, CA 95070goroge.fox@cbre.com

Alex Sterling520 Margie Place Nipomo, CA 93444

Dustin Taunton is enjoying life as an empty nesterwith his wife, Sonja. They’ve been together for 19years and recently celebrated their eleventh weddinganniversary. He’s staying busy running his family business, leading worship at St. Peter Lutheran Church,

and playing with his band, After Dark. Jeff Zellner is aproud junior school alumnus, and very much a productof Major Stoll. After leaving a management positionwith Verizon earlier in the year, he’s helping grow anexecutive transportation company in Palos Verdes.

Carlos Gonzales16013 South Desert Foothills Parkway #2116Phoenix, AZ 85048carlos.gonzalez@bankofamerica.com

Sayeed Hasnat8595 Cole Crest DriveLos Angeles, CA 90046sayeed.hasnat@morganstanleysmithbarney.com

Mohammad Panahandeh520 North Rexford DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90210

Last year, John Kessler launched his own line of hotsauces, Infinity Sauces. The response to market hasbeen overwhelmingly positive. He offers friends andfamily discounts, and fellow ANA Alumni fall into thatcategory! Email him directly for a free sample or toorder: john@infinitysauces.com. Mark Sellinger hascompleted the first of 2 modules to be a reserve policeofficer for the State of California. He’s doing this training as a bucket list item to become a volunteer fora local police agency, donating time to augmentfront line officers. Themarching and discipline that he learned at ANA prepared him to be successful in the policeacademy environment. He’s also rejoining the ANAAlumni Board (ANAAA) because the lessons of ANAneed to be remembered for a lifetime.

Mark Duffer1440 Sapphire DriveCarlsbad, CA 92009mduffer@yahoo.com

Jeffrey Ryan511 South Carondelet Street #204Los Angeles, CA 90057jeffaryan@earthlink.net

Lane Ginsburg9860 East Broadway Road #104Mesa, AZ 85208lane.ginsburg@gmail.com

Hooman Zarrinkelk984 High Point DriveVentura, CA 93003hoomanz@roadrunner.com

Chip Coble is proud to announce that he has beat lungcancer after 184 session of radiation and 12 months ofchemotherapy. He’s been all clear since February 23,2015. Warrior Strong!

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1978 Marco Chayet 6555 South Cook CourtCentennial, CO 80121marco@coloradoelderlaw.com

Carl Brandt has recently begun a job as a regionalmanager and dispatcher for Houff Transfer, a family-owned freight distribution company. After graduatingfrom ANA in 1989, Marco Chayet attended the University of California at Berkeley and the Universityof Colorado. Marco received his J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1997. He’s now the founder of Chayet & Danzo, LLC, andwww.ColoradoElderLaw.com, the premiere boutiquelaw firm in Colorado concentrating on elder law, estateplanning and probate litigation. He is the past chairman of the Colorado Bar Association’s elder lawsection and past chair of the American Bar Association’sSurrogate Decision-Making Committee. Marco wasappointed as the Public Administrator for the 18th Judicial District in Colorado. He frequently lecturesand publishes in the area of elder law, special needsplanning and probate litigation. Born and raised in Denver, assists the philanthropic community in Colorado by serving on the board of many not-for-profitorganizations. He was also recently appointed as anAdjunct Professor of Law at the CU Law school teaching Elder Law. Marco, and his wife Paige, have a12 year old son Caleb and they live in the Denver area.ANA was the foundation for Marco’s personal and professional successes and he would love to hear fromhis classmates! E-mail him at Marco@ColoradoElder-Law.com. Yuri Elvinis a professionalartist living in LosAngeles. He returnedto campus this yearfor the annual Gala,where his piece,“Martini Time,” wasup for auction. Youcan see his work on his website,www.yurielvin.com.

Roland Miraco6304 Hillview AvenueAlexandria, VA 22310anaclassof1990@gmail.com

Wilton Cheung29291 Moon Hill CourtMenifee, CA92584

Omar Baca is the very busynew father to two identical twinboys – and futureCadets!

Kyle Emerick1750 Watson WayVista, CA 92083kyle.emerick@gmail.com

Hector Tamayo1540 Sixth AvenueSan Diego, CA 92101tamayohj@tamayolaw.com

Hector Tamayo has been a criminal defense attorneyfor the past 9 years. He’s dedicated a portion of hispractice to civil rights and serious injury.

Marshall Overlander1414 White StreetAnn Arbor, MI 48104moverlander1@yahoo.com

Jeff Graybill24223 Haywards Crossing LaneKaty, TX 91745jeffrey.graybill@gmail.com

In November 2014, Jeff Graybill was promoted to Director of Loss Prevention for Katy, Texas based retailer, Academy Sports and Outdoors (www.academy.com). Jeff has enjoyed a 13-year longcareer with Academy and was previously an Operations Manager responsible for Loss Preventionsystems, analysis, and investigations. He is now primarily responsible for all Loss Prevention/Securityactivities at their corporate headquarters and distribution center in Texas, as well as distribution centers in Georgia and Tennessee. Things are goingwell for Noel Greer. About three years ago, he startedhis own Digital Media company and is serving as CEO.It’s grown to 27 employees with ad sales in Canada,Mexico, Brazil, and Dubai. He got married last year, and had a baby girl last July. She was three monthspremature, but is now healthy and strong!

Jorge Artiles16375 Ladysmith StreetHacienda Heights, CA 91745jartiles23@yahoo.com

Jonathon Polak2161 Duponte DrivePlacerville, CA 95667jonathonpolak@gmail.com

Jonathon Polak is enjoying life as an organic farmerin Placerville. He’s also the proud father of two daughters with his wife, Maggie.

June No141 East Boyd Drive #105Baton Rouge, LA 70808juno0281@gmail.com

Jae Won Koh recently moved to London, United King-dom, because of his job. Aaron Kremin is working as aSystem Administrator at Drawloop Tech., Inc. in Orange

County, California. June No has been working at an International School in Korea since last August as a Coordinator for International Affairs. Seungho Ok isworking as a General Support Manager at HanhwaGroup in Korea. Justin Siglow is working as a SeniorConsultant at Deloitte UK. Tyler Summers is workingas an Account Director at Shipwire, an Ingram MicroCompany in Dallas, Texas. Vincent Torres is a ChiefOperations Manager for Eleet Status Inc. in Los Angeles, California area.

Baron Rupprecht4132 Galbar StreetOceanside, CA 92056ambr_pro@hotmail.com

Josh Millar is founder and president of UrPhoneGuy, amobile app development company. If your company isin need of an app, make sure to reach out to him!

Brandon Sontag17 WindjammerIrvine, CA 92614Brandon.sontag@gmail.com

Marc O’Brien (son of Jack O’Brien ’57) has recentlyachieved his Pilot Instrument Rating in his quest to-ward becoming a commercial airline pilot – just like hisdad! Justin Woodcock is recently back from Nepal. Hewas called there after the 7.9-magnitude earthquaketo use his company RaptorCam’s aerial cinematography equipment to search for survivors and aid in search and rescue operations

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Cass '81 has joined the Department of State

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Agu '83 is active in theHouston community

Stafford '83 receives his Golden A plaque from Jack Wyatt'63 and Jeff Tisor '85

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Taunton '85 performs with After Dark

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Sellinger '86 has com-pleted the first module to-ward becoming a reservepolice officer

Flashback to 1983! Stafford, Agu, and Hughey, then and now

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Martini Time by Elvin '89

Army Navy is honored to list the passing ofmembers of the Academy family. Please notifythe Office of Alumni Affairs with your news.

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Everett N. Harwood '42Edward Reigle '48Delbert LaDou '50Dwight D. Collins '53Anthony P. Croonenberghs '55R. Craig Wylie '56Rodney Bluechel '57Charles R. Baird III '59Bill Lundy '60John G. Dennis '61Robert L. Heaton '62Paul Davis '76Mayor Claude A. Lewis, Former Trustee

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Benjamin Grambergu3688 Anza StreetSan Francisco, CA 94121ben.grambergu@eastbayexpress.com

Ben Grambergu was recently promoted to the Directorof Sales and Marketing at East Bay Express, an alternative newspaper covering stories in the Berkeley,Oakland and the San Francisco East Bay area. BradHavins is the proud father of a new baby boy namedJames. He’s now a board certified family medicinephysician in Fort Campbell, KY. Rizki Mahfudz’s familyhas grown! He’s a new father to a little boy.

David Gonzalez13372 Illinois StreetWestminster, CA 92683sgtmajgonzalez@hotmail.com

Russell Johnson landed a killer job at Monster EnergyCompany as their Marketing Manager for OrangeCounty, Big Bear, Palm Springs, and Camp Pendleton. If you’d like to have product donated for fundraisers,events, or just learning how beverage industry massmarketing works, feel free to reach out. Shout out toCharlie Company, Class of 2007 – hooah! Kevin Maag,his wife Caitlin, and their three sons are excited to welcome a new baby girl to their family in late summer.

Alexander Mui4116 Folsom DriveAntioch, CA 94531mui_usa@yahoo.com

Ron Ruangtragool1350 Midvale Avenue #121Los Angeles, CA 90024roruang@gmail.com

Alexander Mui continues to work on his book, TheArmy and Navy History Project – The West Point of theWest. He reaching his fundraising goal through a 2014kickstarter campaign. If you’d like to preorder a copy,

send him an email at alexander@jhu.edu. Ron Ruangtragool is on his way to becoming an attorney –he has been accepted to the Notre Dame Law School’sclass of 2018.

Curtis Brunell21832 Michigan LaneLake Forest, CA 92630kingtut_cab@hotmail.com

Derrick Fann20103 Harvest WayCerritos, CA 90703money562@hotmail.com

Griffin Bertalot148 Rockhill RoadVista, CA 92084gtbertalot@sbcglobal.net

Dominique Rivas Gavaldon40196 Rosewell CourtTemecula, CA 92591Dominique_rivas@yahoo.com.mx

Akhadj Diatta is transferring to San Diego ChristianCollege in the Fall of 2015. He’ll be playing on theirbasketball team. Dominique Rivas married NayazethCarillo in a touching ceremony in the Academy Chapel,followed by a reception in the Recreation Hall. It was abeautiful event, and the entire Academy family wishesthem the best!

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Mack '14 plays football at University of Minnesota Crookston

Lost (56 Years Ago) and Found (ANA Senior Ring)

When was the last time that you thought much about yoursenior ring from Army-Navy Academy?

Go ahead, take your time.

Still thinking?

If you're coming up empty, it is understandable. No subjectin recent memory has commanded so little attention.

Until February 5 of this year, that is, when Bruce Weberreceived a phone call from the Academy. "Your ring, yoursenior ring, was found," an enthusiastic voice chirped.

"I didn't know it was missing," Weber countered. "The lasttime I remember seeing it was in 1956, when I gave it tomy girlfriend, Eve, later my wife. We were going 'steady.'She wore it on a chain around her neck until we becameengaged three years later."

After 1959 they lost track of the ring. She rememberedputting the ring in her jewelry box for safekeeping. Bruceand Eve huddled, and doing some rough math, figured itwas last seen about 56 years ago. They concluded it wasmost likely stolen in a house burglary about 42 years ago.

The well-polished, new-looking ring, with Weber's nameinscribed on the inside, was found by Dan Fiorenza, 49, atreasure hunter who lives in Long Beach, Calif., and wason a hunt when he found the ring buried under 5-inches of dirt in a park in North Hollywood.

On his dig he found some coins and tokens before gettinga high pitch tone on his metal detecting device indicatingan unusual "something" below the surface. He decided togo for it. "I couldn't believe when I saw a large ring sittingin my pile of dirt. It was too dirty to make out the color. Ijust saw the nice black stone with eagles on the sides. Afterwiping it off and pouring a little water on it, I saw it was10kt gold and weighs 18.4 grams," Fiorenza said.

After the hunt, Fiorenza examined the ring more closelyand noticed "Army-Navy Academy" and "Bruce H. Weber,class of 1956" etched on ring. He contacted the Academy.Research verified the school ring and Weber's graduation.It was a match.

Later, in a ceremony at Army-Navy Academy, GeneralArthur Bartell, president of the l05-year-old school, returned the ring to Weber, and presented him with a Presidential Commemorative Coin, bearing the inscription"Warrior Proud, Warrior Strong."

Weber, standing smartly at attention, thanked the Generalwith a sharp salute and stated, "Warrior Proud." The General, in a clear and resounding voice, responded crisply,"Warrior Strong,” and returned the salute.

"So, what are yougoing to do with yournew old ring?" he was asked.

"I know," Weber said,smiling. "I'm going togive it back to Eve.We're still goingsteady, you know, after 59 years."

Bruce Weber '56 and his wife, Eve, who used to wear his classring on a necklace when they were going steady in college.They’re still together after 59 years.

Bruce Weber '56 receives his class ring for the second time in a specialceremony with MG Bartell.

Alumni:Making a career change? Retiring?Have a new addition to your family?

Tell us about it in a class note that we’ll share in the next issue of ArmyNavy Magazine!

Call 760.547.5276 or send an email to alumni@armyandnavyacademy.org.

Alex Mui's Army and Navy Academy History Book

Matthew Ko is doing well at San Diego State University and looking forward to finishing up his freshman year. Timothy Mack is doing well at the University of Minnesota Crookston, playing on the football team. Adam Murawski is at Cal Poly Pomona,where he’s studying computer science. ChristopherThomas is enjoying life at Chapman University and isinvolved in the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.