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A report on the programs and accomplishments of The Apprentice School in 2011-2012.
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Contributors: Tim Gardner; Jim Heath; Will Prescott; April Shockley, editor; and Vince Warren Graphic designer: LaMar Smith Photographers: Chris Oxley; Ricky Thompson; and John Whalen
The ApprenTice School 2011-12 AnnuAl reporTcrAfTSmAnShip ScholArShip leAderShip
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“The development of our workforce at Huntington Ingalls Industries is a top priority for me and for the entire leadership team. At HII, we are both a high-tech and high-touch business and having a skilled and trained workforce is a critical component of our ability to succeed. The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School is a recognized ‘best practice’ in the workforce development arena and has more than 90 years of demonstrated excellence in not only developing skilled shipbuilders but also in cultivating leadership and commitment in every apprentice. HII benefits immensely from these efforts.” mike pettersPresident and CEOHuntington Ingalls Industries
“Shipbuilding is a very specialized craft that demands an extensive training process. More than 90 years ago, we developed an integrated apprentice program, blending classroom education and on-the-job training. The Apprentice School has forged thousands of careers since. Not only has it produced talented shipbuilders, it has also become the foundation for producing leaders. Today, we are designing, building and maintaining the most sophisticated and most formidable ships the world has ever seen. The projects are large and complex, and take many years to complete. Developing and training a skilled workforce is critical to our business, and The Apprentice School is key to its success. Yet no matter what our best is today, we will always strive to do better tomorrow. Our new state-of-the-art Apprentice School will do just that – allowing us to continue our proud tradition of developing craftsmanship, scholarship and leadership while creating an even brighter future.” matt mulherinPresidentNewport News Shipbuilding
“The educational experience offered by The Apprentice School is different than the ‘traditional’ routes. We create events and opportunities that shape how our apprentices think, how they solve problems and how they respond to emerging technologies, customer demands and obstacles. We rapidly shape their experiences, perspective and intuition as shipbuilders. And, we develop a sense of focus, urgency and speed in what they do. Parents often tell me how quickly we matured their son or daughter. In reality, apprentices mature themselves as they learn to contribute, and lead, in a highly competitive and challenging environment.” danny hunleyVice President, OperationsNewport News ShipbuildingClass of 1977
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leadership Messages
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The Apprentice School celebrated its 93rd anniversary in 2012 and continued its commitment to craftsmanship,
scholarship and leadership by exploring new and exciting programs, unleashing the potential of each student and
addressing changing business demands across our company. We offered 19 shipbuilding disciplines and seven
advanced programs of study and challenged apprentices to learn and master the art of shipbuilding through
rigorous academics, on-the job instruction and trade related theory education. Our graduates are well positioned
to attain highly successful careers at Newport News Shipbuilding, the country’s finest nuclear shipyard.
The new beginnings and milestones of 2012 are a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our faculty
and staff. Their focus on “raising the bar” has led to numerous enhancements throughout the year, including
a unique supervisor development program called FrontlineFAST, curricula and course delivery revisions, a new
honors program and improved admissions standards. Legislators and shipyard leadership broke ground for our
state-of-the-art educational campus to be occupied in late 2013. During a July 31 ceremony in Washington, D.C.,
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship recognized the
school as a 21st Century Registered Apprenticeship Trailblazer and Innovator.
Throughout the year apprentices contributed to significant milestones in the construction and overhaul of the
world’s most technologically advanced naval vessels. Our student-athletes approached competition with the
same commitment to excellence as they do shipbuilding, which led to some of their most successful seasons
to date, winning 64 percent of their contests. Rounding out the year’s accomplishments were the contributions
of The Apprentice School Students’ Association. Their activities and professional societies provided members an
opportunity to develop their leadership skills while giving back to our community.
As an alumnus and the school’s eighth director, I am extremely proud of the accomplishments of the school’s
faculty, staff and student body. When you read about the latest year in the life of The Apprentice School, look
forward, as I do, to their valuable contributions to production and the exciting milestones and opportunities to be
experienced during 2013. Enjoy learning about the school’s proud past while focusing on its bright future!
everett h. Jordan Jr.
Director, Education
The Apprentice School
Class of 1977
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direCTor’s Message
overview And viSion for The fuTure
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leAderShipApprentices become leaders in the classroom and on the
waterfront through the development of The Apprentice School’s
nine leadership principles:
Integrity
Commitment
Improvement
Respect
Teamwork
Empowerment
Communication
Planning
Decision Making
Graduates of The Apprentice School are well prepared to
continue Newport News Shipbuilding’s long tradition of building
the most complex and powerful naval vessels in the world.
our miSSionThe mission of The Apprentice School is to contribute to the
profitability and growth of Newport News Shipbuilding by
recruiting, training and developing men and women for careers
in shipbuilding. The school seeks to provide the company with
a continuous supply of journeypersons who possess the skills,
knowledge and pride of workmanship which have traditionally
distinguished shipbuilding craftsmen. The school is determined to
develop core leadership principles in all students along with the
character and technical competence required to fully meet the
challenges of a shipbuilding career.
The Apprentice School—founded in 1919 at
Newport News Shipbuilding—is the preeminent
apprenticeship program in the nation and offers
four- and five-year apprenticeships in 19 shipbuilding
disciplines and seven advanced programs of
study. Accredited by the Council on Occupational
Education and registered with the Virginia
Apprenticeship Council, the school offers apprentices
the opportunity to earn college credit, receive
competitive pay and benefits and learn a trade. The
school holds a commitment to fostering apprentices’
development of craftsmanship, scholarship and
leadership:
crAfTSmAnShipApprentices spend a minimum of 7,000 hours
learning their chosen shipbuilding trade and play
an integral role in the construction, maintenance
and overhaul of the U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered
submarines and aircraft carriers.
ScholArShipApprentices build a strong academic foundation
during their completion of the World Class
Shipbuilder Curriculum, completing courses in
subjects ranging from physics to communications
that complement trade theory courses and on-the-job
training.
The ApprenTice School
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Since 1919, The Apprentice School has contributed significantly to Newport News Shipbuilding’s success and legacy
of “Always Good Ships.” An unwavering commitment to the company’s core values provides a solid foundation that
supports the mission and philosophy of The Apprentice School.
inTegriTYIntegrity is at the heart of who we are and what we do. We are each personally accountable for the highest standards
of ethics and integrity. We will fulfill our commitments as responsible citizens and employees. We will consistently
treat customers and company resources with the respect they deserve.
honeSTYWe are committed to being honest and fair with our customers, our employees, our stakeholders and each other. We
will be truthful, trustworthy and honorable in all aspects of our work.
engAgemenTEmployees are very involved in what they do and take ownership of their work and their work processes. Engagement
is a heightened level of ownership where employees want to do whatever they can for the benefit of their internal
and external customers and for the success of the organization as a whole.
reSponSiBiliTYWe seek and accept personal responsibility for our actions and results. We keep promises and commitments made to
others. We are responsible for ensuring quality is built into everything we do. We take pride in providing outstanding
customer service.
performAnceWe hold ourselves to a very high standard of performance. We are committed to improving our company performance
while upholding our strong values. Superior performance and quality ensure future trust and confidence in our
products. We promote continuous improvement, innovation and creativity.
A new day dawns on Newport News Shipbuilding, The
Apprentice School’s 550-acre learning lab.
aT-a-glanCe
our core vAlueS
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The school moved to Building 517,
a brick building opposite Newport
News Shipbuilding’s main
administration building, where
classes continued to meet until
the naval inspection force took
over the building in 1929.
Building 517 (c. 1926)
Building 30, a one-story wooden building, became The Apprentice School’s first instructional facility in
1919. The building originally housed a glass-bending shop and later a restaurant during World War I.
Building 30 (c. 1919)
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The Apprentice School
moved from Building 63 to
Building 14, the school’s
current facility, in 1943.
The building includes an
auditorium, drafting room,
classrooms and the school’s
administrative offices.
Building 14 (feBruArY 16, 1953)
Building 63 was constructed in
1891 and converted from stables
and a hayloft to instructional space
in 1929 before becoming the
school’s third facility.
Building 63 (c. 1933)
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Administrators, faculty, staff, apprentices and alumni
supported the May 3 groundbreaking ceremony for
The Apprentice School’s 85,000-square-foot facility. The
Apprentice School Students’ Association members served
as ushers. Ashley gilliam (front row, second from right),
marine design apprentice, led attendees in the Pledge of
Allegiance, and chris kelce (back row, second from right),
heating and airconditioning craft instructor, sang the national
anthem at the opening of the ceremony. Before shipyard
leadership and state and local leaders broke ground for
the new facility, kevin doyle (front row, far right), planning
apprentice and student government president, had the
honor of ringing The Apprentice School bell.
ApprenTice School communiTY plAYS role in ceremonY
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(left to right) danny hunley, vice president, Operations, Newport
News Shipbuilding; Newport News Mayor McKinley Price; U.S.
Rep. Bobby Scott; matt mulherin, president, Newport News
Shipbuilding; Gov. Bob McDonnell; mike petters, president and
CEO, Huntington Ingalls Industries; U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman; U.S.
Rep. Scott Rigell; and Lou Haddad, president and CEO, Armada
Hoffler Holding Co., break ground for the facility, which will be
occupied in late 2013.
neXT chApTer in School’S hiSTorY BeginS wiTh Turn of A Shovel
The new Apprentice School facility is the result of a public-
private partnership among the City of Newport News, the
Commonwealth of Virginia, Armada Hoffler Holding Co.
and Huntington Ingalls Industries. The partnership reflects
the shipyard’s commitment to community and education.
The development’s mix of workforce housing, retail space,
a parking garage and the school’s instructional spaces,
labs and learning resource center will continue to create
opportunities for the local community.
danny hunley (Class of 1977), vice president, Operations,
Newport News Shipbuilding welcomes members of the
Hampton Roads community to the ceremony marking the
beginning of the latest chapter in the school’s history.
fAciliTY BuilT Through pArTnerShip wiTh STATe And locAl enTiTieS
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Building pATrioTiSm Patriotism and pride are constants from one
generation of shipbuilders to the next. After the
World Trade Center and the Pentagon were attacked
the morning of September 11, 2001, Stan Best
(Class of 1988), academic instructor and manager,
training, found himself standing between the USS
Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and the USS Dwight D.
Eisenhower (CVN 69) when a passenger jet flew
overhead. Stan recalls, “At that moment I realized
what we were building and why. My hope is that
we keep doing a good job as shipbuilders, so no
one will ever again feel the way we did that dreadful
day. Stan’s son walter Best, a fourth generation
shipbuilder and electrician apprentice, expresses a
sentiment similar to his father’s, “Helping to build the
most impressive naval vessels in the world makes
me feel like I am helping secure our country and
our freedom. Being a shipbuilder brings feelings of
patriotism and pride over me and is empowering.”
Building TrAdiTion Third generation shipbuilder Tabitha Beverly, millwright apprentice, began her apprenticeship with advice from her father Rigger
Craft Instructor Jarrod Burke (Class of 1988), “My father told me to study hard, make good grades and stay on top of my jobs.
I have his utmost support, and he always wants me to do my best.” Burke envisions a bright future for his daughter, “All parents
wish for their children to be more successful. We will have to see what future my daughter makes for herself. She did tell me she
wants to take her craft instructor’s job when he retires, so I guess the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree.”
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Building eXperienceWhile a father and son have an
apprenticeship in common, there is no
guarantee their shipyard experiences will
be the same. Pipefitter Craft Instructor
wayne lucas (Class of 1981) chose The
Apprentice School “to learn a trade, play
baseball and earn a living.” Throughout
his apprenticeship, Wayne managed
school two partial days each week,
played baseball and worked in various
shops and on ships, an experience quite
different from that of his son Patternmaker
Apprentice kenneth lucas. Kenneth,
who attends school two full days per
week and works in the shipyard’s Pattern
Shop, says, “One difference between
my dad’s apprenticeship and mine is that
I will probably not have a rotation on a
carrier or submarine. The type of work I
do in the Pattern Shop is different. I doubt
my dad ever worked on a pattern for a 22
thousand-pound strut arm for a ship.
Building influenceAfter being encouraged to attend the school by his godfather,
Marine Design Craft Instructor Bruce white (Class of 1997)
suggested the school to his son Sheet Metal Apprentice
marcus white. “My godfather Bobby maxwell, who was a
general foreman at the shipyard, referred me to the school. He
believed the program was a stellar opportunity for a veteran
of the armed forces and held a bright future for the right
candidate,” reflects Bruce. Marcus was born during the first
year of his father’s apprenticeship and recognized the value of
the program as he watched his father complete school work,
participate in school functions and graduate with honors. When
Marcus began to plan his goals beyond high school, he was
encouraged by Bruce to consider the school, “My father played
a huge role in my decision to attend the school; he made it clear
that The Apprentice School was one of the best options.”
building a legaCY
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Manager’s Message
An Apprentice School education is marked by thorough training and a challenging, varied work experience in all
essential elements of a skilled trade. Eighty-five years ago the school introduced the role of the craft instructor—
unique among registered apprenticeship programs today—to help apprentices develop the core leadership
principles and craftsmanship necessary for a successful shipbuilding career. Sixty-eight craft instructors ensure
apprentices receive the training and the types of jobs they need to develop targeted skill sets, document the
skills development of apprentices and provide apprentices with regular and consistent evaluations.
Apprentices made considerable contributions to production while maintaining a focus on safety and first time
quality during 2012. The lower bow unit (680-ton) of the Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) was lifted in to place. Joining
the lower bow to the other ship units completed the length of the 1,092-foot aircraft carrier. Craft instructors
and apprentices contributed to improved performance with the installation of the steering and dive guide tubes
on Virginia-class submarines and contributed to completing work in record time on the John Warner (SSN 785)
submarine. Apprentices made significant contributions in the propulsion plant, deck machinery and combat
systems areas of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). In 2011 we experienced our first graduate from the
molder apprenticeship program since 1994, and the program now boasts 16 apprentices. Also, the first two
graduates of the nuclear test technician apprenticeship program qualified as shift test engineers. Assigned to
aircraft carrier overhaul and submarine construction, they will be responsible for nuclear operations while the
vessels are at Newport News Shipbuilding.
During the coming year, craft training will continue to focus on safety, instructional delivery and supporting our
various product lines. We will implement FrontlineFAST, a comprehensive training program to produce a pool of
apprentice graduates with the desire, aptitude and skill set to be frontline supervisors. A series of broad program
reviews with the heads of all departments in which we offer apprenticeships will be conducted to document
and ensure our program objectives and content are current with the company’s manufacturing and construction
processes to best meet customer demands.
dan Brookman
Manager, Craft Training
The Apprentice School
Class of 1976
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Andrew daly, non-destructive testing
apprentice, created a course for inspectors
to promote first time quality in the
inspection and non-destructive testing
of Virginia-class submarines (VCS). Daly
spent several weeks developing the
course, which culminated in a successful
pilot. Chief Inspection Supervisor
patrick woodington said of the course,
“The presentation of the material was
captivating, and the whole class was
engaged.” The VCS program will experience
reduced costs and increased customer
satisfaction as a result of the course.
ApprenTice cApTivATeS And educATeS inSpecTorS
Marine Design Apprentices Angel Averett, Ashley ober,
Tobuic Scott and eric Tellefsen were selected for a
special rotation in Newport News Shipbuilding’s Concept
of Operations department. During the rotation they
focused on process improvements to reduce labor and
material costs for the construction of the John F. Kennedy,
the second Gerald R. Ford-class carrier. At the end of
the rotation, they presented proposals to use cutting
edge technology in the engineering and configuration of
compartment spaces.
Scott, Ober and Tellefsen (left to right) pose outside the
Herbert H. Bateman Virginia Advanced Shipbuilding and
Carrier Integration Center, where they completed their
special rotation.
ApprenTiceS deSign John F. Kennedy proceSS improvemenTS
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“When I heard what The Apprentice School offered, I knew that there was a unique opportunity
to be able to get an education, work and get paid to do both. I received an education, a career and
a paycheck all wrapped up in one, and I’m not left with debt from student loans. Graduates of the
school are known throughout shipyards nationally as symbols of what hard work, dedication and a
determination to get things done the right way represent. I am proud of my career and being able
to tell my friends and family that I build nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines for the
U.S. Navy. Newport News Shipbuilding offers a great program that will allow me to continue my
education even after finishing my apprenticeship. The Apprentice School gave me a really good
starting point to help me continue to advance in my career and education.”
david pagliughi, marine design Apprentice
Todd gular, a 2011 molder graduate, was promoted to foundry foreman shortly after his graduation from The Apprentice School.
Gular is the first graduate to be promoted in the foundry since the molder apprenticeship was restarted in 2008. Manager,
Product Training, ed dise states, “This promotion is a great testament to a lot of foresight, hard work and dedication of Gular,
Craft Instructor Steve robertson, the foundry and The Apprentice School’s management team. This team of shipbuilders was
instrumental in getting the molder apprenticeship up and running again after a long period of inactivity.”
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Craft training continued its delivery of Phase II Recognize, Evaluate and
Control (REC) safety training. Pipefitter Craft Instructor Tim gardner reports
the training has been revised to include a tour of the USS Theodore Roosevelt
to gain experience in real situations using the REC methods and an end-
of-course writing assignment to support the school’s Writing Across the
Curriculum initiative. Both activities reinforce REC methods and the value of
understanding the hazards apprentices face on a daily basis.
hAzArd prevenTion BeginS in The clASSroom
Nuclear Test Technician Apprentice greg hoefflin
(center) received the Virginia Apprenticeship Council’s
(VAC) Outstanding Apprentice award from Virginia
Secretary of Trade and Commerce Jim Cheng (left)
and VAC Chairman Donald Kemp (right). Hoefflin was
nominated for his contributions to the USS Abraham
Lincoln mechanical test group by creating and
implementing a status board for the aircraft carrier’s
overhaul, allowing Nuclear Testing to develop a
process for tracking work associated with temporary
systems. He plans to become a shift test engineer
and pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. He
is the ninth Newport News Shipbuilding apprentice to
receive the award since its creation in 1998.
vAc recognizeS ApprenTice for ‘ouTSTAnding’ conTriBuTionS
“While I have been with the school for seven years—a relatively short period of time—far reaching
changes have occurred to better meet the needs of our internal and external customers. For
example, we have implemented a blended learning approach for our production planning course,
allowing apprentices to increase the amount of time they spend on the work site, exposing
them to a different method of course delivery and preparing them for continued study at two-
and four-year schools. Additionally, our optional advanced program offerings have responded to
technological developments in the shipbuilding industry with the creation of the modeling and
simulation program. Whether in the classroom or on the job, our apprentices gain invaluable
experiences with technology and its ability to enhance the work they produce.”
nicole Boney-Sharpe, Academic instructor
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Andrew hooper and ryan Sparks (above), shipfitter apprentices, received an Employee Recognition Program Award from
Joe Sabol, trade director, for their role in the installation of sway braces aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Hooper, Sparks
and a team of shipfitters custom fit each piece to result in a job with little or no gap. While working in close quarters, the team
maintained first time quality and completed the installation without damage to the new electrical cables and piping systems.
Cost Estimating Apprentice emily lamb learned of a model
developed for Supply Chain Procurement used to strategically
divide resources and workload among team members based
upon their job scope. Lamb recognized the applicability of the
model to Contracts and Pricing and delivered a proposal to
Director, Contracts and Pricing, eric wishon. Lamb proposed
that the department could use the same model to increase
engagement by assigning job tasks based upon employee
strengths and improving communication and teamwork within
groups.
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ShipfiTTer ApprenTiceS honored for cuSTom fiT QuAliTY
creATiviTY Applied To SupplY chAin procuremenT model increASeS engAgemenT
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dennis rossi (above) and Shamar marsh, maintenance electrician apprentices, completed the clean up and proper
labeling of equipment feeder locations in nearly half the time allotted for the job, taking only two and a half days instead
of four to run 100 feet of steel conduit through an overhead maze of piping. Their efforts promoted the company’s
commitment to safety by ensuring machines, equipment and systems were properly isolated from energy sources before
they were used.
“While I was a member services representative at BayPort Credit
Union, many of my high school friends would come to the credit union
for account services. While speaking with them, I noticed they were
very pleased with their lives. They told me about their apprenticeship
with The Apprentice School, including how they were being paid to
further their education and learning a useful trade skill to excel in a
rewarding career. I knew The Apprentice School was where I wanted
to be.”
Jessica welling, dimensional control Apprentice
Craft instructors were recognized at a Jan. 18
luncheon for their focus on safety and efforts
to create an accident-free work environment.
everett Jordan, director, education, hosted
the event and commended craft instructors for
reducing apprentices’ work-related injuries by
25 percent. Craft instructors and apprentices
experienced 15 weeks with one injury or fewer
and eight injury-free weeks during 2011.
work-relATed inJurY reducTion iS no AccidenT
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Machinist Apprentice dwayne
roes (center) received a “Machine
Shop On-The-Spot” recognition and
a special coin for his commitment
to quality and safety from
Superintendent, Machine Shop,
Joey perry (right) and Manager,
Quality, John w. parker Jr. (left).
While working on a submarine rod,
Roes identified a faint linear crack.
He stopped work and immediately
reported the crack to Machinist
Craft Instructor charlie Smith.
Shipfitter Apprentice Jonathan wilson completed a construction
supervisor special rotation aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt.
Wilson worked in the hull and tank area to establish and maintain
steam plant cleanliness conditions and successfully worked with
other trades and Supervisor of Shipbuilding inspectors to support
overhaul efforts for the aircraft carrier. Director, Carrier Overhaul,
dave fletcher said, “Wilson has been a great help to us on
the Hull and Tank Team on CVN 71. He has an excellent work
ethic and attitude. He was eager to take on whatever task was
assigned and always did it with a ‘can do’ attitude. He has been a
pleasure to work with and has a bright future with the company.”
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“The most memorable aspect of my apprenticeship is being able to
participate in the ground breaking ceremony for the school’s new
facility. I am proud to be a part of The Apprentice School’s history.
Being an apprentice is a privilege, and it is an honor to be part of such
a great organization that is an opportunity to build craftsmanship,
scholarship and leadership and to promote my personal and
professional growth.”
Ashley wells, coatings Specialist Apprentice
Five apprentices received
commendations from the New
Carrier Construction Program for their
contributions to the completion of
three super lifts ahead of schedule
for delivery to the ship in dock.
Shipboard Electrician Apprentices
Josh day (left), Brian holub,
dan knoll, carmelo roman and
dan Tatum, with the direction of
Shipboard Electrician Craft Instructors
ken logan and paul newton (right),
served as lead mechanics and
supervised apprentice work crews
as they installed more than 800 wire
way hangers and 250 lights during a
four-day period. They completed the
job ahead of schedule and ensured
the lights were energized before the
units were delivered to the dock.
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“As an alumnus of The Apprentice School, former craft instructor and current
associate athletic director, it is an honor to be a part of this program. I have grown
as a person because of The Apprentice School. Being able to aid in the development
of apprentices allows me the chance to give back to this program. This past
summer, I had the opportunity to tour the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Walking
on the upper decks, I recalled my days down in the engine room and around the
reactors fitting the pipe that helps that great ship operate. Knowing this was my part
to help maintain our country’s defense is incredibly meaningful to me.”
mark Tomlin, Associate Athletic director (class of 1986)
Welder Apprentice Stephanie way received
an Employee Recognition Program Award
May 16 for her role in welding jobs for the
Virginia-class submarines. The award read,
“Ms. Way has played a major role in welding
some of the very tight jobs, i.e., welding the
weapons mid, the J-stiffeners and various
other tight jobs. Ms. Way is known for, and
takes pride in, the quality of her work. She
has a go-getter attitude and a fantastic work
ethic. On 668D, Ms. Way played a key role
in welding the weapons module and worked
with Non-destructive Testing to make it the
fastest weapons load to date.”
QuAliTY work helpS welder mAke connecTionS
Dimensional Control Craft Instructor melissa wheeler judged the semi-finals and
finals of the Virginia Ship Repair Association’s 6th Annual Ship Repair Industry
Awareness LEGO competition. Five teams of Hampton Roads sixth- through
eighth-graders competed in the April 26 finals to design a solution to a ship repair
problem using a LEGO modeling program and identify the trades instrumental to
implementing the solution. The design team from The Academy of International
Studies at Rosemont, in Norfolk, Va., took first place at the competition. The team
received a $500 cash award for their school, a LEGO kit to construct a 3-D model of
their design and tickets to Nauticus.
crAfT inSTrucTor lendS eXperTiSe To Judge lego compeTiTion
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Outside Machinist Craft Instructor Billy norton (front left) and Outside Machinist Apprentices lionel Bailey, chris downing (back
left), calvin holloway (back right), ricardo palacios and zachary waynick (front right) received Newport News Shipbuilding’s
Model of Excellence Award as members of two teams that challenged existing shipbuilding processes to increase safety, achieve
first time quality, reduce costs and meet schedule. Norton, Bailey, Downing and Holloway were members of the Gerald R. Ford
Fitted Fasteners Clearance Team that reduced the fitted fastener process for the aircraft carrier’s Main Propulsion Complex by
50 percent. Palacios and Waynick were members of the USS Albany (SSN 753) Sail Repairs Team that worked to redeliver the
submarine one day ahead of schedule, within budget and without accidents, injuries or quality issues, despite a significant
increase in work. Award winners were honored at a Sept. 19 banquet, where Vice President, Quality and Process Excellence, ron
murray presented the awards.
ouTSide mAchiniSTS Are modelS of eXcellence
Shipboard Electrician Craft Instructor mike Jones and his
apprentice crew were praised for their work on Combat
Systems by the USS Theodore Roosevelt Project Team.
Apprentices provided significant support for the project
during the past three years. Jones and his apprentice
crew successfully turned over all Combat Direction
Center Complex compartments with no recordable items,
enabling Supervisor of Shipbuilding and Test Engineering to
load software necessary for the aircraft carrier’s overhaul.
Additionally, Jones and his apprentice crew received an
Excellence In Action recognition for the project at a Nov. 6
luncheon.
elecTriciAn crAfT inSTrucTor energizeS crew To produce firST Time QuAliTY
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A team of outside machinist apprentices and Apprentice School alumni, including Outside Machinist Craft Instructor Josh
Baker (above) recently completed the spin tests of the main engines aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Testing of all four
main engines was completed with no major issues and enabled lost time from previous delays to be made up. USS Theodore
Roosevelt Refueling Complex and Overhaul Project Lead General Foreman Steve monfalcone said the successful tests are the
result of “the high quality standards and ownership instilled in their critical component teams.”
crAfT inSTrucTor leAdS ApprenTiceS in TeSTing of Roosevelt’s mAin engineS
Outside Machinist Craft Instructor daryl welch (right)
and Outside Machinist Apprentices miriam lopez and
Tim Anderson assisted veteran mechanics with the load
out of the first two Electro-magnetic Launch Systems
(EMALS) generators on the Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier,
the first time such a job was performed at Newport News
Shipbuilding.
ouTSide mAchiniSTS ASSiST in firST of iTS kind JoB
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Production Planning and Cost Estimating Craft Instructor david nicholas Jr.’s (left) family lore is filled with stories about working
at the shipyard. He is the fifth generation of the Nicholas family to graduate from The Apprentice School. The legacy began with
David Jr.’s great-great-grandfather Chief Engineer John nicholas Sr., who was the school’s 13th graduate and the first alumnus
with 50 years’ service to the company. David Jr.’s great-grandfather John nicholas Jr. and grandfather Jack nicholas inspired his
father david nicholas Sr. (right), sheet metal foreman and 1975 alumnus, to maintain the family tradition of service to country
through shipbuilding. “Being a fifth generation alumnus of the school significantly contributes to the level of pride I take in being
an American shipbuilder. It’s equivalent to a family business that’s been passed down from generation to generation. This is my
opportunity to learn the family business and ensure that it continues to grow and succeed until the next generation is prepared to
take it on,” says David Jr.
crAfT inSTrucTor conTinueS fAmilY TrAdiTion of ApprenTiceShip
“During my apprenticeship, I had the privilege to work with some excellent mechanics,
instructors and supervisors. I have tremendous respect for those who helped me
when I knew very little about mechanics or shipbuilding. Forty years later I still
remember the first names of almost all of them and the specific skill each one taught
me. The school is populated by some of the best, most well rounded instructors you
can find anywhere in the U.S., and the talented, dedicated and caring staff has a lot to
do with the high caliber of graduates we consistently produce.”
ed dise, manager, product Training (class of 1970)
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All apprentices complete the challenging course work of the Trade Related Education Curriculum (TREC) and
the World Class Shipbuilder Curriculum (WCSC). The TREC complements the on-the-job training apprentices
receive during their craft rotations and equips them with a strong foundation in the theory of their chosen trade.
The mandatory WCSC includes courses in business, communications, drafting, mathematics, physics and ship
construction and prepares apprentices to work in their shipbuilding trades, continue their education in one of
the school’s advanced programs and pursue a two- or four-year degree through Newport News Shipbuilding’s
Education Assistance Program.
The past year was marked by the expansion of existing academic initiatives, the creation of new trade theory
courses and an increase in paths to two- and four-year degrees for apprentices. Our Writing Across the Curriculum
program expanded to include writing and critical thinking activities in trade theory and academic courses and craft
rotations. Thirteen apprentices attended the second annual Advanced Shipyard Operations Curriculum-College of
William & Mary Leadership Course. Trade theory courses in advanced blueprint reading and patternmaking were
piloted. The school augmented its existing partnerships with local colleges and universities through the offering
of an Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies from Thomas Nelson Community College, leading to a
Bachelor of Science in Occupational and Technical Studies from Old Dominion University.
The academic program looks forward to two exciting opportunities in 2013. First, the academic program will move
in to its new facility, featuring instructional spaces, drafting labs, a physics lab and a learning resource center
equipped with the latest in instructional and distance learning technology. Office spaces for our community
college and university partners will also be included. Second, the school is creating a new professional
development program. The Apprentice School will partner with Old Dominion University in engineering and with
Saint Leo University in business administration/project management on this exciting initiative.
James h. hughes, ph.d.
Manager, Academics
The Apprentice School
overview And viSion for The fuTure
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“The Apprentice School gave me an opportunity to work, play football
and receive a free education. Working in the engine room under
Outside Machinist Craft Instructor Josh Baker has been the most
memorable aspect of my apprenticeship. Baker has taught me a lot
on the job, helped me with school and football, and gave me tips on
life. Jobs nowadays are hard to get, even with a college degree. With
The Apprentice School, you are guaranteed a job and earn a college
degree. You can’t beat that!”
Tyshawn washington, outside machinist Apprentice and football player
Jennifer ryan, academic instructor, became a licensed Professional Engineer in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
after passing the exam in hydrostatics, structural design and electrical machinery fundamentals. “Now that I’ve been teaching at
the school for six years and the exam covered a good portion of the material I teach, the time was right to get my license,” says
Ryan. She prepared for the exam by completing an online review course and working plenty of problems.
inSTrucTor reTurnS To School for pe licenSe
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The United States Department of Labor’s Office of
Apprenticeship recognized The Apprentice School
as a 21st Century Trailblazer and Innovator of
programs, practices, strategies and partnerships
that play a critical role in preparing the 21st century
workforce. Representatives of the school accepted
the recognition at the “Out-Educate, Out-Build,
Out-Innovate” national summit in Washington,
D.C. The summit was sponsored by the National
Registered Apprenticeship System and Secretary of
Labor Hilda L. Solis, and everett Jordan, director,
education, was a featured speaker.
School innovATeS iTS wAY To depArTmenT of lABor recogniTion
everett Jordan, director, education, signs an updated
continuing education agreement with Susan Paulson,
Saint Leo University’s assistant vice president for
Continuing Education. The June 15 agreement between
The Apprentice School and Saint Leo University helps
meet Newport News Shipbuilding’s program management
needs and supports alumni pursuing associate and
bachelor’s degrees in business administration with a
specialization in technology and project management.
SAinT leo univerSiTY AgreemenT ShoreS up conTinuing educATion
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“My career has been shaped tremendously by all the professionals I have
come in contact with at the school. I fell in love with the program as an
apprentice because of our academic and craft instructors. Because of
their effect on me, I had a strong desire to be a part of the team as a craft
instructor. As a Student Services administrator, I now have the opportunity
to listen and offer help to apprentices as they develop their career and
educational goals. Working directly with apprentices in this fashion is
wonderful and fulfilling.”
regina mclean, Student Services Administrator (class of 2006)
greg Bone (top) and Josh Tanner (bottom) are the first two graduates of the
school’s nuclear test technician advanced program, having passed their oral
boards to become Shift Test Engineers (STE) during 2012. Bone describes
how his desire to become an STE was inspired by Stan Best, manager,
training, and academic instructor. “The training and study requirements Best
described intimidated me, but he told me they would help me find out what
kind of leader I was capable of being. Those were the words that convinced
me to commit myself to achieving the distinction of being an STE.”
“An STE must be able to handle an intellectual and educational challenge;
accept responsibility on a large scale; and combine technical knowledge
with the ability to work with people,” says Tanner. “The Apprentice School
prepared me well.” Bone and Tanner were selected for the nuclear test
technician advanced program and worked as electrical test engineers and
mechanical test engineers before completing the nine-month STE School.
Attendance at the school is a full-time job filled with independent study
and instructor-led seminars about the operation and functionality of the
ship’s nuclear propulsion system. Their studies culminated in an eight-hour
written examination and a one-hour oral examination that required them to
successfully demonstrate their ability to direct a team testing the propulsion
plant.
five-YeAr ApprenTiceShip culminATeS in Two eXAmS for nucleAr TeST TechniciAnS
The Apprentice School and Newport News Shipbuilding’s Career Pathways Program co-sponsored the 2012
Peninsula K-Next Summer Camp. During the week-long summer camp hosted by Thomas Nelson Community
College, rising ninth- through 11th-graders learned about all aspects of advanced manufacturing as they
worked in teams to build three different clock models. A panel of engineering, technology and manufacturing
experts assessed teams on their
safety, teamwork and organization
and the quality and cleanliness of their
production processes.
cAmperS TAke Time To engineer clockS
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Thirteen Advanced Shipbuilding Operations Curriculum (ASOC) apprentices participated in the ASOC-College of William &
Mary Leadership Course. William & Mary faculty and staff conducted a series of leadership exercises designed to gauge
apprentices’ leadership styles, examine their values and explore teamwork, and Newport News Shipbuilding administrators
hosted a boat building competition, requiring apprentices to put their new perspective on leadership to the test. mike
petters, president and CEO, Huntington Ingalls Industries; matt mulherin, president, Newport News Shipbuilding; and
Jerome Thomas, director, programs, shared how they apply leadership principles daily. danny hunley, vice president,
Operations, Newport News Shipbuilding; and Larry Pulley, William & Mary dean and professor of business administration,
presented participants with a framed certificate of completion and commemorative photograph. The week-long learning
opportunity culminated in a brief to Hunley, who commended the participants for playing a role in realizing his dream of a
unique leadership experience for ASOC apprentices.
ApprenTiceS receive An hiSToricAl leAderShip perSpecTive
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At the 26th Annual Black Engineer of the Year Award
STEM Global Conference, Alicia uzzle, ph.d.,
manager, training, and academic instructor, received a
2012 Black Engineer of the Year Award in the Modern
Day Technology Leader category. Nominated for her
effectiveness as an instructor of physics, mechanics
and engineering, Uzzle is a published researcher in
nuclear physics and a highly regarded educator in
postsecondary science, technology, engineering and
mathematics.
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“At age 45 I came to Newport News Shipbuilding to begin a second
career. My first supervisor recommended The Apprentice School,
and I am thankful for her advice. The school provided me with the
fundamentals of shipbuilding and a foundation that allowed me to
ultimately complete a graduate-level college degree. As an apprentice
graduate, I understand first-hand the balance that apprentices must
strike among family, work and study. As an instructor, I find joy in
helping apprentices attain their goals.”
Steve Stallings, Academic instructor (class of 2006)
The second annual Apprentice School Women in
Shipbuilding Luncheon was held Sept. 14. This year’s
special guest panel included Joanne Belote, director,
Program Planning and Scheduling; Jennifer dunn, director,
Communications; Alma martinez fallon, director, Supply
Chain Procurement; and deborah moore, director, Labor
Relations. The panelists shared their experiences and
insights in response to questions posed to them by women
affiliated with The Apprentice School.
keisha pexton, athletic director, poses a question to
panelists.
luncheon pAneliSTS inSpire ATTendeeS To Achieve
inSTrucTor nAmed modern dAY TechnologY leAder AT gloBAl conference
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Thomas Nelson Community college held its 44th annual commencement exercises at Hampton University Convocation Center.
Forty apprentice graduates earned associate degrees in business administration, engineering and engineering technology. Many
are currently taking advantage of Newport News Shipbuilding’s Education Assistance Program to complete bachelor’s degrees.
everett Jordan, director, education, hosted
52 members of the Class of 2012 at one of
the school’s ring luncheons. danny hunley,
vice president, Operations, was the featured
speaker at the event. Hunley challenged
attendees to take an active role in their
success and continue in their career and
personal development after graduation. During
the event apprentices received class rings
from the director of the department in which
they completed their apprenticeship.
robert chappell Sr., director, Waterfront
Support Services, presents dory fields,
rigger apprentice and member of the Class of
2012, with his class ring. They are joined by
Jordan.
forTY Alumni eArn degreeS from locAl communiTY college
ring luncheon mArkS end of ApprenTiceShip
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everett Jordan, director, education, hosted the
annual graduation awards luncheon. Recipients
of the Charles F. Bailey, Frank F. Satchell Jr.
Outstanding Faculty, G. Guy Via, James P. Healy
Community Service, Niels Christiansen and
William R. “Pat” Phillips awards were honored at
the luncheon. Jennifer Boykin, vice president,
Engineering and Design; peter diakun, vice
president, Energy Programs; and danny hunley,
vice president, Operations, attended the event.
Adam horak, outside machinist graduate,
receives the Homer L. Ferguson Award from
Hunley at the Class of 2011’s graduation
ceremony. The award is bestowed upon the
graduate with the highest combined shop grade
and required academic grade point average.
Academic Instructor and retired
U.S. Marine Corps Col. mark costa,
ph.d., receives the Frank F. Satchell
Jr. Outstanding Faculty award from
Vice President, Gerald R. Ford Carrier
Construction, rolf Bartschi during
the Feb. 24 graduation ceremony.
The award recipient is nominated
by the graduating class, and the
award is given in honor of frank f.
Satchell Jr., former faculty member,
school administrator and 37-year
shipbuilder.
clASS of 2011 nAmeS ouTSTAnding fAculTY memBer
ShipYArd leAderShip recognize AwArd winning grAduATeS
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Admissions, Athletics and Student Services provide many apprentices with their initial interaction with The
Apprentice School and its staff, the beginning of a relationship sustained throughout their apprenticeship.
Student-athletes build leadership skills through training and competition. The department’s staff helps
apprentices plan a household budget, draft résumés, practice interviewing skills and establish career and
educational goals. Additionally, interviewing skills assistance offered through Student Services’ Graduate
Resource Center is available to alumni who wish to advance their shipbuilding careers.
During 2012 Admissions, Athletics and Student Services processed more than 5,500 applications and
interviewed more than 450 candidates for one of the school’s approximately 250 annual slots. The candidate
pool continues to grow and includes many applicants who hold two-year, four-year and master’s degrees.
Builder Athletics experienced another round of incredibly successful seasons, with our men’s and women’s
basketball teams earning U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) National Tournament bids and the
baseball team placing second at the USCAA Small College World Series. Student Services supported the
efforts of a variety of student organizations that donated many hours of service to their communities.
The next year will bring additional opportunities for apprentices to develop their leadership skills and plan
their professional and educational futures. Our staff will continue to meet the needs of an ever expanding
and diversifying applicant pool. Builder Athletics will strive to best their 2012 record of winning 64 percent of
contests. The third phase of Student Success Orientation, focusing on career advancement, will be piloted.
Workshops will be offered twice per year, and topics will include home ownership, financial planning and
interview and dining etiquette.
phil Janaro
Manager, Admissions, Athletics
and Student Services
The Apprentice School
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Marine Designer Sandra wilkins, mother of
U.S. Army Specialist Louis Adams (second
from left), requested golf balls for overseas
troops to use during their leisure time, and
Builder Athletics stepped in to fulfill the
request. Adams presents a flag to everett
Jordan (second from right), director,
education, in appreciation of the school’s
donation of 9,000 golf balls to troops in
Kuwait. They are joined by Athletic Director
keisha pexton (far right) and Construction
Supervisor and Head Golf Coach Joey
maben (far left).
donATion A hole-in-one for AThleTic progrAm And overSeAS TroopS
marcus chevres (left), wrestler and outside
machinist apprentice, and isaih harrison
(right), basketball player and 2012 sheet
metal apprentice graduate, were honored by
the Peninsula Sports Club as The Apprentice
School Co-Athletes of the Year. Additionally,
Harrison was recognized as the Outstanding
In-State College Male Athlete of the Year,
the first time an apprentice has won the
award in 12 years. Chevres is a four-time
National Collegiate Wrestling Association All-
American and holds The Apprentice School
career record for wins, winning 134 of 171
matches. Harrison is a three-time USCAA
First Team All-American and set nine career
records and 12 single-season records during
his final season.
peninSulA SporTS cluB honorS co-AThleTeS of The YeAr
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“I chose The Apprentice School to learn a new trade, earn a degree without
having to pay for it and take advantage of the endless opportunities to move up
in the company. I am a part of something great. The Apprentice School is a great
opportunity to further your career and educational goals with many people behind
you 100 percent, helping and watching you succeed.”
christina licano, welder Apprentice and women’s Basketball player
The Apprentice School basketball
teams hosted 75 participants at
their June 29 basketball camp.
The event was free and open
to children of Newport News
Shipbuilding employees. Men’s
and women’s basketball coaches
and players led campers in a
series of drills and activities
designed to improve their core
skills, and campers received
lunch and a t-shirt. Lady Builder
and Foundry Apprentice Shanae
hilliard leads campers in a
dribbling exercise.
cAmperS driBBle Their wAY To BeTTer SkillS
Formed in 2007, The Apprentice School’s drum line is a creative
outlet for apprentices and current Newport News Shipbuilding
employees to gain leadership experience, develop self-discipline
and promote school spirit. Each Sept. through Feb., the drum line
performs at home football and basketball games, local holiday
parades and selected Newport News Shipbuilding events. valarie
gray, marine design graduate and head drum line coach, and
matthew landon, welding equipment repair apprentice and
assistant drum line coach, lead the group.
percuSSioniSTS drum up eXciTemenT AT School evenTS
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“After working in the personnel office for eight years, I had a choice to
transfer to the school to work in the new admissions office or stay and
work for personnel. Transferring to the school was the best decision
ever! For 35 years, I have enjoyed the individuals I work for and the
people I work with. I also enjoy seeing the graduates who have worked
so hard during their apprenticeship be promoted throughout the
shipyard.”
Judy hester, Administrative Assistant (honorary Apprentice School Alumna)
Men’s basketball players earned post-season honors from the USCAA at the pre-tournament banquet held
March 7. isaih harrison, sheet metal apprentice, was named a USCAA First Team All-American for the third
consecutive year. Tevin Andrews (front right), rigger apprentice, was named a First Team All-American for the
second consecutive year. The men’s basketball team finished fourth at the 2012 USCAA Nationals in Uniontown,
Pa., and finished the season with a 17-11 record.
men’S BASkeTBAll SeASon A SlAm dunk on All fronTS
The Builders ended their spring 2012 golf season with a fourth
place finish at the Roanoke College Invitational held at Roanoke
Country Club. Rigger Apprentice Ben hunter earned a medalist
honor at the invitational and set a new lowest scoring season
record with a 75.04 over 22 rounds, besting the record of 75.9
held by Assistant Coach B.J. maben. Apprentice School golfers
closed the fall 2012 season with a fourth place finish at the
USCAA National Championship. Hunter and Coatings Specialist
Apprentice kyle mutter (right) captured second and fourth
place, respectively. Mutter finished the season with USCAA
All-Academic honors.
golferS drive for A record SeASon
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Bryan cave celebrated his 500th career win with
a 7-3 victory over Penn State Greater Allegheny
on March 4. Cave has been affiliated with Builder
baseball for 37 years, successfully transitioning
from student-athlete to coach. Cave’s Builders have
finished in the top three in seven of 13 trips to the
USCAA National Championships. Cave’s teams
placed second at the USCAA three times, including
2012, and won the 2007 national championship.
His outstanding record includes having coached
37 USCAA All-Americans, 14 USCAA Honorable
Mention All-Americans and 20 USCAA All-Academic
selections in his 23 seasons as head coach.
Builder BASeBAll coAch AmASSeS 37 YeArS And 500 cAreer winS
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Builder wrestlers closed the season and finished 11th of
79 teams at the National Collegiate Wrestling Association
National Championships in Daytona Beach, Fla. The wrestling
team had three members recognized on the All-State
Wrestling Team by the Virginia Sports Information Directors.
Heavy Metal Fabricator Apprentice ian Jones was a first
team selection, while Maintenance Electrician Apprentice
Ty ford and Outside Machinist Apprentice marcus chevres
were second team selections. This is the only team that
encompasses all schools in the state. Chevres is a three-
time honoree now with a first team selection in 2010 and
two straight second-team selections.
Machinist Apprentice Stuart roes (right) wrestles for a win
against Anderson University’s Jordan Denmark with an 8-7
decision.
wreSTlerS pin down SpoTS on All-STATe TeAm
Builder BASeBAll hiTS home runS on The field And in The clASSroom
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The Builders earned high academic and athletic honors during
their latest season. Sam massie, electrician apprentice, and chris
Scarola, dimensional control apprentice, were named USCAA
All-Americans on May 6, at the USCAA Small College World Series
in Illinois. devorn lake, rigger apprentice received an honorable
mention. Additionally, Travis franklin, marine design apprentice;
zach harding, electrician apprentice; Scarola; and david Sebera,
welder apprentice, earned USCAA All-Academic honors, which
requires a grade point average of 3.5 and the completion of their
first year of athletic eligibility. The Builders earned a second place
finish at the USCAA Small College World Series and finished the
season with a 29-18 record. This was the third time the Builders
took second place in the series.
chris Aldridge, outfielder and pipefitter apprentice, dives for a
catch.
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Head Coach lanica williams-Tallon and
Assistant Coach dickran parunak coached
the Lady Builders to 23 wins during the
2011-2012 season. Lady Builders enjoyed
their second most wins per season in school
history and earned a bid to the USCAA National
Championships held in Union Town, Pa. Their
trip to the national tournament was the 10th
for the Lady Builders. For the second year
in a row, Electrician Apprentice and Guard
courtney collins was named to the USCAA’s
Honorable Mention Women’s All-American
Team. Collins led the team in scoring and was
named USCAA Player of the Week for her
performance at the December 2011 Penn State
Brandywine Tournament.
lAdY BuilderS rAllY for An hiSToric SeASon
cheer TeAm And mAScoT crAfT School SpiriTThe Apprentice School cheer
team and Builder Man mascot
bring the spirit to home football
and basketball games. Coached
by Insulator Craft Instructor
kimberly Jordan, the cheer team
also participates in local holiday
parades and appears at fundraising
events sponsored by student
organizations.
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“I enjoy meeting new apprentices and watching them work their way through the
program. It is so rewarding to see a student understand a new concept in class.
I feel that ‘my’ naval architecture-related courses challenge them in ways that
they have not been challenged before. Even though some of them may stumble,
ultimately they are successful if they want to be. I am very proud when they finish
my courses because it demonstrates that these apprentices are capable of rising to
the challenge.”
Jennifer ryan, Academic instructor
Builder fooTBAll TAkeS To The field wiTh new heAd coAchOffensive Lineman larry peterson and Punter Blake penix, both electrician apprentices, were recognized at the Hampton Roads
Sports Commission’s Celebration of College Football Awards Banquet for their performance during the 2011 season. Each college
football team in Hampton Roads nominated an offensive player and a defensive player to be honored. Additionally, Penix received
First Team All-State College division honors from the Virginia Sports Information Directors Association. After the close of the
season, paul hoffman returned to the coaching staff as head football coach, a position he last held from 1990-97.
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Members of the Apprentice Jaycees
Student Chapter (AJSC) attended
the United States Jaycees Chapter
Annual Meeting in Des Moines,
Iowa, from June 27-30. Outside
Machinist Apprentice cameron
collier (front right) received the
AJSC Presidential Medallion Award
of Appreciation for his hard work
and dedication to the chapter. Earlier
in the summer, the AJSC received
the Best New Project award from
the Virginia Apprentice Jaycees
Chapter (VAJC) for their work with
Achievable Dream’s Egg Drop
Competition. Collier also received
New Member of the Year honors
from the VAJC.
Collier receives the award from
AJSC President Sean Brady, a 2011
marine design graduate.
JAYceeS STudenT chApTer reApS AwArdS
“Before coming to The Apprentice School, I had been out of school for nine years
and had worked two jobs for a substantial period of time. I was tired of having two
jobs; I wanted a career and chose the school because I saw a real future here. I
don’t know anywhere else you can get paid to learn a trade and get an education
at the same time. The most memorable aspect of my apprenticeship has been the
relationships I’ve formed. The friendships I have made with my fellow apprentices
and the relationships I’ve built with my craft instructors and academic instructors
are awesome. The Apprentice School can open a lot of doors for people; there are
so many possibilities and career paths to choose from at the school.”
Adam ferry, pipefitter Apprentice
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Student Services sponsored a March 15 “dine and learn” seminar for apprentices. Fifty apprentices arrived prepared for the event
with a copy of their résumé and dressed in business attire. marcie Bombelyn, staffing representative, delivered a presentation
about résumé development and job interview skills, and Debbie Bruss, etiquette instructor, shared information about dining
etiquette for business meetings.
dine And leArn evenT feedS ApprenTiceS’ emploYABiliTY SkillS
The Apprentice School Student Chapter of the Society
of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME)
hosted its fifth annual boat design competition for Virginia
high school students. The chapter partnered with the
University of Michigan and Webb Institute, two of the
most prestigious marine engineering, naval architecture
and shipbuilding academic programs in the country, to
judge the entry design packages. Forty teams competed
to be among the four finalists whose boats would be
constructed by apprentices and raced in Lake Maury, at
The Mariners’ Museum, in Newport News, Va. Teams
from Lee County Career and Technical Center, Jamestown
High School and York High School were finalists in the
competition. The Predator, designed by a team from
Jamestown High School, in Williamsburg, Va., was the
winning entry.
The predATor preYS upon oTher BoATS AT Sme compeTiTion
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AlumnuS deSignS weBB inSTiTuTe Tour for SnAme memBerS
cArdBoArd BoATS rAce To rAiSe fundS for chAriTY
The Apprentice School’s student chapter of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) visited
Webb Institute, in Glen Cove, N.Y, from Sept. 21-23. don rickerson (Class of 2008), marine design graduate
and current Webb student, hosted the group. Chapter members attended a lecture about ship design and model
testing, conducted model tests and performed calculations to scale the model test results to full scale. Rickerson
led the group on a tour of the campus and a sailing excursion on the Long Island Sound.
Jennifer ryan, academic instructor and SNAME faculty advisor; dawn hardister, planning apprentice; Jarrod
griffith, nuclear test technician apprentice; gary garner, non-destructive testing apprentice; Rickerson; Rick
Neilson, dean, Webb Institute; and nic o’Brien, welder apprentice, pose on the Webb Institute campus.
The Apprentice School’s student chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers held the Fifth Annual
Cardboard Boat Regatta to benefit the Khedive Shrine Hospital Patient Transportation Fund and Shriners
Hospitals for Children on Sept. 15. The regatta was sponsored by BayPort Credit Union, Chapter 217 of the
Society of Manufacturing Engineers and The Apprentice School. The regatta drew one of its largest crowds
to date and featured boats constructed by academic and craft instructors, The Apprentice School Alumni
Association, various student organizations and Newport News Shipbuilding employees. A DJ, the school’s
drum line and cheer team provided
entertainment.
“Since I was hired, I spent the majority of my career affiliated with The
Apprentice School, both as an apprentice and craft instructor. While an
apprentice, I had valuable experiences and learned a multitude of things
which shaped me into the shipbuilder I am today. These experiences not only
taught me the craft of dimensional control and about the ship’s processes,
but they taught me the leadership skills and what it takes to build the
greatest warships in the world for the U.S. Navy.”
melissa wheeler, dimensional control craft instructor (class of 2007)
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Alumni, apprentices and other
shipbuilders participated in the
Apprentice Alumni Association’s 17th
Annual Children’s Fishing Clinic. The
July 20 event was free and open to
children ages eight to 12. Children spent
a day on the James River with their
shipbuilder mentors and learned how to
bait hooks, fish and untangle lines.
ShipBuilderS geT kidS hooked on fiShing
The Apprentice Alumni Association has a long
tradition of supporting the Society of Manufacturing
Engineers’ cardboard boat regatta, a tradition they
continued in 2012 with their entry The Miracle. Santa
Claus, portrayed by Tom gentry, association past
president, captained the boat with a crew of elves and
reindeer. The team raised more than $1,000 to benefit
the Khedive Shrine Patient Transportation Fund and
Shriners Hospitals for Children and received awards for
Best Dressed and Fan Favorite.
Alumni ASSociATion ‘SleighS’ compeTiTion AT regATTA
“My apprenticeship gave me a good understanding of what is expected of me
and prepared me to become a leader in the carrier overhaul program. Also, my
experience helps me to be the best coach I can be; I fully understand the demands
of an apprentice student-athlete. I enjoy watching apprentices apply themselves in
a positive direction and working with them on the golf course. I feel a great sense
of pride watching my golfers accomplish their goals and walk across the stage at
graduation.”
Joey maben, nuclear construction Supervisor and head golf coach
(class of 1982)
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Norris Williams (center), Virginia Apprenticeship Alumni Association (VAAA) president, poses with alumni don rickerson (left)
and carlyn Swanson (right), who received scholarships from the association for the 2012-2013 academic year. Rickerson, a
2008 marine design graduate, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at Webb Institute,
Glen Cove, N.Y. Rickerson holds an Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Thomas Nelson
Community College. Swanson, a 2010 marine design graduate, earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from
Old Dominion University and currently attends The George Washington University, where she is pursuing a Master of Science in
Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. Rickerson and Swanson are both active members of the VAAA and will use
the scholarships to complete their degrees.
The Apprentice Alumni Association held its 70th Annual Crab Feast
July 20, at the Newport News, Va., Knight of Columbus’ Carpenito
Hall. More than 350 alumni and their guests feasted on steamed
crabs and a buffet of barbeque, cole slaw, corn, baked beans and
crab salad. Members who donated canned goods at the event were
entered into a special raffle to benefit the Peninsula Food Bank, a
staple fund-raiser at all major Apprentice Alumni Association events.
Sixteen bags of canned goods and $250 were collected during the
event and donated to the Peninsula Food Bank.
david lee conlon (Class of 1980), machinist graduate, enjoys a
feast of steamed blue crabs.
vAAA rewArdS Alumni for conTinuing educATion
Alumni TAke A crAck AT rAiSing moneY for food BAnk
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The legacy continues when the Apprentice School
makes its move to the new facility in fall 2013.
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The Apprentice School’s Master Shipbuilders, who possess more than 200 years’ shipbuilding experience, place a Director’s Coin
in the foundation of the new school facility. They are (front, left to right) ed dise, manager, product training; and frank Stutts,
welding craft instructor; and (back, left to right) ron liles, manager, product training; Steve hall, academic instructor; and charlie
Smith, machinist craft instructor.
mASTer ShipBuilderS mAke Their mArk AT new fAciliTY
A Director’s Coin is embedded in the new
facility’s foundation to commemorate The
Apprentice School’s proud past and bright
future.
commemorATive coin linkS pAST And fuTure
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