Athletic & Scholarship Programs 2015 Newsletter

ATHLETIC AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSU N I T E D S T A T E S N A V A L A C A D E M Y F O U N D A T I O N , I N C .

ANNUAL NEWSLETTER • 50TH EDITION

F R O M T H E C H A I R M A N IN THIS ISSUE:FROM THE CHAIRMAN pages 1-2

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR pages 3-5

FOUNDATION AWARDS pages 2-7

COOPERATING PREP SCHOOLSpage 6

PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR ATHLETICSpage 7

FOUNDATION PREP SCHOOL STUDENTS 2019 pages 8-17

Since our inception in 1944, the NavalAcademy Foundation’sAthletic and ScholarshipPrograms have providedtuition assistance fordeserving students toenter the NavalAcademy via our

preparatory school program. This programhas sponsored more than 4,000 graduatesfrom the Naval Academy over the years andwe have some 200 Foundation alumni withinthe current Brigade of Midshipmen. Equallyimportant, and in consonance with themission to enhance athletic excellence at theAcademy, we provide critical financial supportto all physical mission areas: club, intramuraland varsity athletic programs. We also supportathletic programs at the Naval AcademyPreparatory School (NAPS) in Newport, RI.Examples of this support are listed on page 7of this newsletter.

Athletic and Scholarship Programs, whichincludes Trustees, Emeriti, fr iends andFoundation parents, was an integral part ofthe previous $254 million comprehensivecampaign to support the U.S. Naval Academy.In fact, this small group contributed morethan $41 million toward the campaign goal,continuing our longstanding tradition ofrelevance and responsiveness to the NavalAcademy. To preserve this legacy of support,we established the “Fund for AthleticExcellence,” which is now our primaryfundraising focus and the lifeblood of theorganization. We ask all Trustees to supportthis important program. Most classes includeathletic excellence as part of their ongoingclass fundraising projects and many Trusteesnow include it in their estate plans. It’s a group effort!

The renaissance of Navy athleticscontinues unabated. If you have visitedAnnapolis recently, you have witnessed anextraordinary transformation of the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Moreimportantly, it is a fitting memorial to thesacrifice made by our Navy and MarineCorps personnel who have participated ineach of our nation’s wars and continue todayin the global war on terror.The new AkersonTower on the east side of the stadium, severalopen club areas, new suites, recruiting areas,new scoreboard and television facilities haveall been added since last season. Ricketts Hall,the athletic department headquarters, is alsocommencing a major renovation andexpansion. These projects not only enhancethe world-class athletic facilities, they make astatement: We are committed to excellence!All being done with private funding—ourmidshipmen deserve nothing less.

Again, our Foundation’s purpose is toremain relevant and responsive to the needsof the Naval Academy. We do this mostvividly by increasing our financial support.We have new recognition levels (President’sCircle: $2,500/year; Fleet Club: $5,000/year;Rip Miller: $10,000/year and Friends ofNavy Athletics: $25,000/year for five years)for those Trustees, parents and friends whowish to support athletic excellence.Additionally, our Trustees have stepped upand are involved in a wide range of volunteerprojects to assist Navy athletic programs andto educate midshipman athletes about therich heritage and tradition of which they arenow an integral part.

Like any organization, we are only asgood as our people. It is with pride that Iprovide you the names of the 19 membersof the stellar group of new Trustees inductedat our fall 2014 and spring 2015 meetings:

ABOUT US:Founded in 1944, the Naval Academy Athletic andScholarship Program, a division of the United States Naval Academy Foundation, encourages andsupports athletic excellence at the Naval Academy.The program is responsible for grants and awards that recognize superiority in athletics and a comprehensive scholarship program to ensure thatthe Naval Academy has the best scholar-athletes in the nation.

MISSION:To promote athletic excellence at the NavalAcademy through a comprehensive preparatoryschool scholarship program and through privatelyfunded grants to athletic and physical developmentprograms for which government funds are notappropriate or not available.

ATHLETIC SUPPORT:Each year, the Foundation provides more than $1.5 millionin direct support for all types of athletic activities atthe Naval Academy. This includes extensive financialsupport to not only the 33 varsity teams, but alsothe many club and intramural teams as well as tothe Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, RI.

SCHOLARSHIPS:Through a need-based scholarship program, theFoundation provides one year of post-high schooleducation to qualified young men and women whoneed further academic preparation before they enterthe Naval Academy. Thanks to the Foundation'ssponsorship, more than 4,000 motivated candidateswith excellent leadership, scholastic and athleticpotential have graduated from the Naval Academysince 1944. It is a “win-win” for the Naval Academyand for these outstanding candidates!

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–Gen Carlton W. Fulford Jr. ’66, USMC (Ret.)

–CAPT James R. Garban ’73, USN (Ret.)–ADM John C. Harvey Jr. ’73, USN (Ret.)–CAPT Robin D. Meyer ’80, USNR (Ret.)–Chet Moeller ’76–Nora O’Hara ’93–Jerry Paul–Lisa Quadrini–VADM Joseph W. Rixey ’83, USN–Henry Stoever ’88, IV–RADM George E.Voelker ’72, USN (Ret.)–Chadwick Watson ’88–ADM Robert F.Willard ’73, USN (Ret.)And with deep regret I must report the

passing of seven fellow Trustees during thepast year:

–CAPT James F. Bell ’54, USN (Ret.) Trustee since 2005–CAPT Roland Brandquist ’60, USN (Ret.)

Trustee since 1987–Joseph A. Gattuso ’55 Trustee since 2004

Admiral Louis E. DenfeldMemorial Award The Admiral Louis E. DenfeldMemorial Award recognizesthat Foundation-sponsoredmember of the graduatingclass who has best displayedtraits of leadership, demonstrated academic proficiency and participatedextensively in extracurricularactivities. This award honorsAdmiral Denfeld, a 1912graduate of USNA, destroyerman in WWI, submariner in the 1920s and1930s and Chief of Naval Operations in 1947. After retirement, he becamethe first chairman of the Foundation Trustees’ Executive Committee. This year’s recipient of the Denfeld Award was Midshipman EvanNicholl ‘15 from Acworth, GA. Evan attended Marion Military Institutein Marion, AL, under Foundation sponsorship. She majored ininternational relations and her service selection was Supply Corps.

Trustee VADM Joe Leidig ‘78, USN (Ret.), withMIDN Evan Nicholl ‘15

H. McCoy Jones AwardThe H. McCoy Jones Awardrecognizes that Foundation-sponsored member of thegraduating class who hasdemonstrated the highestdegree of excellence in theNaval Academy athletic program and in leadershipand competitive spirit. Thisaward honors “Piggy” Jones,one of the founders of theNaval Academy Foundation,who personally ran thepreparatory school programduring the 1940s and 1950s. This year’s recipient of the Jones Award was Midshipman Keefe

Rafferty ‘15 from Watertown, CT. Keefe attended The Kent School in Kent, CT, as a Foundation-sponsored student. He majored inoceanography and his service selection was Surface Warfare Officeroceanography option.

Trustee Howie Winfree ‘61 with MIDN KeefeRafferty ‘15

Induction for new Trustees at fall business meeting.

–Maj General Ralph H. Jacobson ’56, USAF (Ret.)

Trustee since 1986–VADM Edward H. Martin ’54,

USN (Ret.) Trustee since 1983–The Honorable John E. Sheehan ’52 Trustee since 1996

–CAPT Thomas B. Wood ’49, USN (Ret.) Trustee since 1998Finally, I thank each of you for your

personal support. I believe we have made asignificant impact on overall athleticexcellence within the Brigade and willcontinue to do so in the future. We could notdo it without you. Thank you.

I look forward to seeing you at the 30 October fall meeting.

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

–CAPT James M. Arrison ’64, USN (Ret.)–Roy M. Bell ’66–David C. Berghult ’91–C.L. Blackwell Jr. ’63–Alexander Borcz ’99–RADM Anatolio B. Cruz, III ’80,

USN (Ret.)

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This has been anotheroutstanding year forour Athletic andScholarship Programs.I’ve really enjoyed andam pr ivileged towork with so manywonderful familiesand candidates, our

own Alumni Association and Foundation andthe staffs of the Naval Academy admissionsand athletic departments.

We held our spring and fall meetings andeach was attended by many of our 250 activeTrustees and their spouses. The focus at bothevents was staying relevant to the NavalAcademy and promoting the “Fund forAthletic Excellence” and the prep schoolprogram. While we are doing very welloverall, we still need your help in our missionto support both important programs. Theinformation that follows gives you an idea of thewonderful impact we’ve had over the past year.

Athletic SupportAn important part of our mission is, of course,the Foundation’s monetary support to theNaval Academy and its physical mission forvarsity, club and intramural sports programs.Much of the renovation work at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium wasfunded by our organization. We are alsocommitted to keeping the current footballcoaching staff intact. With Ken Niumataloloas Navy’s head football coach and anaggressive but realistic schedule this year aswe join the American Athletic Conference,we have a great opportunity to extend ourcurrent run of successful seasons and regain the Commander-in-Chief ’s Trophy. Thatcoaching staff stability is critical to the success of the program, and we have been apart of that.

During the past year, we provided almost$2 million in support for recruiting, team andcoaches’ travel, trophies, team equipment,radio broadcasting, athletic facilities and annual

coaches/Midshipmen athletic awards. We arecommitted to providing more than $2 millionduring this upcoming year.

In just the last several years, our uniqueorganization has contributed more than $50million in support to the Naval Academy, thepreparatory school program and Navyathletics. We could not accomplish thiswithout the generous contributions each yearfrom our Trustees, parents and friends of theNaval Academy.Thanks again for your sincerecommitment to this unique foundation!

Scholarship ProgramWe completed another successful admissionscycle for the entering Class of 2019 at USNAon 1 July. Of the 55 original Foundation-sponsored prep school students, 53 (31 menand 22 women) earned their appointmentsand became midshipmen on Induction Day.One candidate had been delayed for a yeardue to medical problems, but she checked inthis summer after successful rehab during prep

E.E. “Rip” Miller VarsityFootball Award The E.E. “Rip” Miller VarsityFootball Trophy is presentedannually by the NavalAcademy Foundation to that member of the varsity football squad who is votedby his teammates as havingcontributed the most to the team. This award is alasting tribute to Rip Miller,who played a major role inthe development of Navyfootball as coach and assistant director of athletics for 48 years, from 1926 to 1974. This year’s recipient of the Rip Miller Award was Midshipman

Keenan Reynolds ‘16 from Antioch, TN. Keenan is majoring ininternational relations. This is the third year Keenan has received this honor.

Athletic and Scholarship Programs ChairmanRADM Tom Lynch ‘64, USN (Ret.), with MIDNKeenan Reynolds ‘16

Roger Staubach Trophy The Roger Staubach Trophyhonors Roger Staubach ’65.Staubach was recipient ofthe Heisman, Maxwell andWalter Camp trophies, theNaval Academy AthleticAssociation sword andthree-time winner of theThompson Trophy. He wasalso a First Team All-American at quarterback, a member of the NationalFootball Foundation andCollege Hall of Fame, ProFootball Hall of Fame andMVP of Super Bowl VI. Presented by the Trustees of the NavalAcademy Foundation’s Athletic and Scholarship Programs, the RogerStaubach Trophy is presented to the Navy varsity football player ofthe graduating class who has contributed the most to the team’s success over his varsity playing career. This year’s recipient was Midshipman Paul Quessenberry ‘15from Carlsbad, CA. Paul majored in general science. His service selectionwas Marine Corps Ground.

Trustee Skip Orr ‘65 with MIDN PaulQuessenberry ‘15


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Joe Bellino Trophy The Joe Bellino Trophy honorsJoe Bellino ’61. Bellino ledthe Navy team over threeyears and to an Orange Bowl berth in 1961. Playing bothways, Bellino scored 31touchdowns, amassed 1,664yards rushing and set 15Naval Academy records. He was the 1960 HeismanTrophy winner, as well as a unanimous First Team All-American, the MaxwellAward winner, the recipientof both the Thompson Trophyand the Naval Academy Athletic Association Sword in 1961 and a1977 inductee to the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. The Joe Bellino Trophy is presented to the Navy varsity foot-ball player whose inspiring on-the-field performance made a significant impact on the team and contributed to its overall successduring the season. The trophy is presented by the Trustees of theNaval Academy Foundation’s Athletic and Scholarship Programs. This year’s recipient was Midshipman Parrish Gaines ‘15 fromSmyrna, TN. Parrish majored in political science and his service selection was Supply Corps.

Trustee LCDR Robert Goodson ‘93, USN (Ret.),with MIDN Parrish Gaines ‘15

Napoleon McCallum Trophy The Napoleon McCallumTrophy honors NapoleonMcCallum ’85, a concensusFirst Team All-American athalfback in 1983 and 1985.McCallum ranks second inNCAA Division I history forall-purpose yards with 7,172and once held 26 NavalAcademy records. After completing his active dutyobligation, he played for theOakland Raiders until a kneeinjury forced his retirement.He is a 2003 inductee of the National Football Foundation andCollege Hall of Fame. Presented by the Trustees of the NavalAcademy Foundation’s Athletic and Scholarship Programs, theNapoleon McCallum Trophy is presented to the Navy varsity footballplayer of the graduating class who has gained the most all-purposeyards in his varsity playing career. This year’s recipient was Midshipman Noah Copeland ‘15 fromSan Antonio, TX. Noah majored in general science and his serviceselection was Supply Corps.

Trustee CDR Dave Lillefloren ‘92, USN (Ret.),with MIDN Noah Copeland ‘15

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voluntarily drop out. On average, more than90 percent of our candidates graduate fromUSNA once they have checked in here.

New prep school scholarships created are:• The Anna and Paul M. Lukish Sr.

Memorial Scholarship created by ThomasJ. Lukish Sr. ’59 and his brothers and sistersto honor their mother and father

• The Tom Teshara Honor Scholarshipcreated by the many West Coast candidatesand families that he touched during morethan 45 years of Blue & Gold Officer/Admissions support to the Naval Academy

• The Vice Admiral Edward M. StrawHonor Scholarship, created to recognizeStraw’s many years of outstanding service tothe Naval Academy and to his country

• The Dr. Eugene O.S. StevensonUSNA ’54 Memorial Scholarship, createdby his family, classmates and many friends

We hosted a wonderful reception the daybefore Induction Day for excited Foundationstudents and their families at the Navy-

VADM W. Ted Carter Jr. ‘81, USN, presents USNA appointment certificates to Mercersburg Academy students.

school. We lost one candidate for disciplinaryproblems and one voluntarily resigned fromthe program early in the school year. All therest successfully earned their appointments

for an outstanding 96.4 percent matriculationrate! As Plebe Summer drew to a close, welost one of our Foundation candidates to amedical disqualification and we had one other


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David Robinson TrophyThe David Robinson Trophyhonors David Robinson ’87.Recipient of the JohnWooden, Adolph Rupp and James Naismith awardsand twice winner of theThompson Trophy, Robinsonwas a First Team All-American and three-timeOlympian. Known as “TheAdmiral,” Robinson wasCollege Player of the Year in1987, National BasketballAssociation MVP in 1995and a 10-time professionalAll-Star. Presented by theTrustees of the Naval Academy Foundation’s Athletic and ScholarshipPrograms, the David Robinson Trophy honors the Navy varsity basketballplayer of the graduating class who has contributed the most to theteam’s success over his varsity playing career. This year’s recipient was Midshipman Worth Smith ‘15 fromMooresville, NC. He majored in economics and his service selection was Surface Warfare.

Athletic and Scholarship Programs ExecutiveDirector CAPT Ed Wallace ‘72, USN (Ret.), withMIDN Worth Smith ‘15

Cheryl Dolyniuk Trophy The Cheryl Dolyniuk Trophyhonors Cheryl DolyniukCarlan ’83. Carlan was thewinner of 12 varsity lettersin swimming, crew and volleyball. A recipient of theThompson Trophy and theAdmiral Lawrence Sword,Carlan was also inductedinto the Navy Hall of Famefor swimming. She achievedthe position of regimentalcommander and was captainof the swim team and thevolleyball team. Carlanmajored in systems engineering with a QPR of 3.5 and was alsoselected as an academic All-American by the College SportsInformation Directors of America. Presented by the Trustees of theNaval Academy Foundation’s Athletic and Scholarship Programs, the Cheryl Dolyniuk Trophy is presented to that female midshipman of the graduating class who has excelled in athletics, leadership andacademics during her four years at the Academy. This year’s recipient of the Dolyniuk Trophy is Midshipman LorenGeneri ‘15 from Bayport, NY. She majored in operations research andher service selection was Surface Warfare.

Trustee the Honorable Maureen Cragin ‘85 withMIDN Loren Generi ‘15

Marine Corps Memorial Stadium diningfacility. More than 300 people attended theevent. It was a great way to say “WelcomeAboard!” to the newest Foundation membersof the plebe class. Our Chairman, Rear

Admiral Tom Lynch ’64, USN (Ret.); USNASuperintendent Vice Admiral Ted Carter ’81,USN; USNA Commandant Colonel SteveLiszewski ’90, USMC; and our AlumniAssociation and Foundation President/CEO

Byron Marchant ’78, were all there alongwith many of our Trustees and their spouses.

Next year’s Foundation prep class (USNA2020) is already formed, with 46 prep studentsenrolled at 16 affiliated prep schools for the 2015-16 academic year.Their credentialsare just as impressive as their predecessors.Historically, 95 percent of our sponsoreesbecome midshipmen each year. Of thatnumber, more than 90 percent will graduatefrom the Academy in four years with aBachelor of Science degree, the highest of any accession source. So, this program is a win-win for our students and the Naval Academy!

If you have any questions or want to domore to support our programs, don’t hesitateto call our office. Thanks again for youroutstanding support!

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

To learn more about planned giving options, visit our website:www.usna.com/plannedgiving

or contact us at

U. S. Naval Academy Foundation

Office of Planned Giving • 291 Wood Road—Beach Hall • Annapolis, MD 21402-1254

For bequests and beneficiary designations, please use this language:

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION, INC., a corporation, located at 247 King George Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21402.

Federal Income Tax I.D.: 23-7003516


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Joe Duff/Max BishopBaseball TrophyThe Joe Duff/Max BishopBaseball Trophy honors Navycoaches Joe Duff and MaxBishop. Bishop guided Navyto 314 wins during his 25years as head coach from1937 to 1961. Duff served as the head coach from 1962to 1993 and won a school-record 595 games. Theirplayers remember the discipline they taught themon the athletic field and theideals they instilled in themas they headed off to their military careers. Duff and Bishop werecoaches, they were teachers and they prepared the players for theircareers in military service and in life. Presented by the Trustees of theNaval Academy Foundation’s Athletic and Scholarship Programs, theJoe Duff/Max Bishop Trophy is presented to the Navy varsity baseballplayer of the graduating class who has contributed the most to theteam’s success over his varsity playing career. This year’s recipient of the Joe Duff/Max Bishop Trophy isMidshipman Stephen Moore ‘15 from Marietta, GA. He majored ininternational relations and his service selection was Naval Flight Officer.

Trustee Skip Orr ’65 with MIDN Stephen Moore ‘15

LieutenantCommander Erik Kristensen Crew TrophyThe LieutenantCommander ErikKristensen CrewTrophy is in memory ofLieutenant CommanderErik Kristensen ’95,USN, killed in action in Afghanistan. TheLieutenant CommanderErik Kristensen CrewTrophy was establishedby Rear Admiral andMrs. Edward Kristensen, Lieutanant Commander Kristensen’s friendsand classmates to the Navy varsity heavyweight crew member of the graduating class who has contributed the most to the program’ssuccess over his career at the Naval Academy. The recipient of the Lieutenant Commander Erik Kristensen CrewTrophy is Midshipman Peter Lutter ‘15 from Bethesda, MD. Hemajored in quantitative economics and his service selection was Navy Pilot.

Trustee RADM Edward K. Kristensen ‘65, USN (Ret.),and his wife, Sam with MIDN Peter Lutter ‘15

C O O P E R AT I N G P R E P S C H O O L S

Avon Old Farms SchoolAvon, Connecticut

Blair AcademyBlairstown, New Jersey

Greystone Preparatory School at Schreiner UniversityKerrville, Texas

Hargrave Military AcademyChatham, Virginia

Hill SchoolPottstown, Pennsylvania

Hun School of PrincetonPrinceton, New Jersey

Kent SchoolKent, Connecticut

Kiski SchoolSaltsburg, Pennsylvania

Marion Military InstituteMarion, Alabama

Mercersburg AcademyMercersburg, Pennsylvania

New Mexico Military InstituteRoswell, New Mexico

Northfield Mount Hermon SchoolMount Hermon, Massachusetts

Northwestern Preparatory SchoolCrestline, California

Peddie SchoolHightstown, New Jersey

Portsmouth AbbeyPortsmouth, Rhode Island

St. Johnsbury AcademySt. Johnsbury, Vermont

Salisbury SchoolSalisbury, Connecticut

Western Reserve AcademyHudson, Ohio

Wyoming SeminaryKingston, Pennsylvania


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1st Lieutenant Travis L.Manion Wrestling TrophyThe 1st Lieutenant Travis L.Manion Wrestling Trophy isin memory of First LieutenantTravis Manion ’04, USMC,killed in action in Iraq. The 1st Lieutenant Travis L.Manion Wrestling Trophy is presented to the Navywrestler from the graduating class who displayed outstanding leadership and work habitsthroughout his career at the Naval Academy. This year’s recipient is Midshipman Peyton Walsh ‘15 from GlenAllen, VA. Peyton majored in oceanography and his service selection wasMarine Corps Ground.

Trustee LtCol V. Corky Gardner ‘77, USMC(Ret.), with MIDN Peyton Walsh ‘15

Legends BoxingTrophyCreated by Athleticand ScholarshipPrograms TrusteeChuck Spadafora ’63to commemorate thelong history of Navyboxing and honor previous coachesEmerson Smith, Spike Webb, TonyRubino and JimMcNally, this trophy recognizes nationalchampions on Navy’sclub boxing team. Midshipman Keon Briscoe ’15 and Midshipman StephanieSimon ’17 are the recipients of the Legends Boxing Trophy for 2015.Keon is from Norfolk, VA. He majored in electrical engineering and hisservice selection was USMC Pilot. Stephanie is a second classmidshipman majoring in operations research.

Coach Jim McNally and Joe Rubino with four-timeBrigade boxing champion, MIDN Keon Briscoe ’15. Not pictured, MIDN Stephanie Simon ‘17

P R O G R A M S U P P O RT F O R AT H L E T I C S

This year, our Foundation is providing almost$2.0 million in direct support to Navy athleticprograms. The funds are drawn primarilyfrom our “Fund for Athletic Excellence,” thelifeblood of our organization. Our supportincludes the following:

Support to NAAAFootball supportAnnual Football BanquetFootball operational support/recruitingFootball salary supportSupplemental food allocationNutritional supplementsCoaches’ salary supportOlympic sports Athletic excellence/

recruiting and operationsBroadband/Video Streaming/All SportsVarsity coaches’ awards

Coaches’ meritorious recognitionWomen’s varsity tennis set-upTeam banquets/supplementalCoaches’ houses improvementsTrophy and awards displays and upgrades

Support of NAPSCoaches’ salary supportTeam travel/food /lodgingNAPS coaches’ professional developmentNAPS athletic directorNAPS athletic trainer

Support of USNAClub sports supportIntramural sports supportMidshipmen athletic/

leadership awards

Special Interest ItemsLocker room upgradesTrophy engravings (annual)

USNA Foundation Prep SchoolScholarship Support—$553,702

(Academic year ’15–’16)

Note: These funds come from restricted fundsspecifically designated for the tuition assistancesupport of the prep school program.


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Following are profiles of sponsored candidates who are members of the Naval Academy Class of 2019. They attended a prep school or juniorcollege affiliated with the Foundation. The designations of “Honor Scholar” and “Scholar Athlete” are solely to recognize the contributionmade to the Foundation by the donors of Honor or Memorial Scholarships.

The Vice Admiral Michael H.Miller Honor ScholarThe Vice Admiral Michael H. Miller HonorScholar, recipient of a scholarship created bythe Trustees, is Samuel G. Anderson fromCalhoun, GA. Sam graduated from GordonCentral High School with high honors andwas captain of the football and soccer teams.Sam served as the president of the Student

Government Association for three years and was National HonorSociety president and JROTC Battalion Commander. He led hisNJROTC Raiders team to a region win, advancing to state. Samcreated a Wounded Warrior Challenge to help wounded veterans inhis local community. He also worked two part-time jobs as a landscaperand equestrian caretaker while maintaining a 3.9 GPA and graduatingin the top five percent of his class. Sam attended Georgia Boys Stateand Gordon County Youth Leadership. Under Foundationsponsorship, he attended Marion Military Institute where he wasinvolved in the Flying Tigers Aviation Program.

The Lieutenant CommanderRichard E. Bowe Memorial Honor Scholar The Lieutenant Commander Richard E.Bowe Memorial Honor Scholar, recipient ofa scholarship established by Bowe’s wife,Virginia, in recognition of her husband’soutstanding service in the U.S. Navy and toour country, is Marion E. Bautista a graduate

of Waubonsie Valley High School in Illinois. Marion lettered inswimming and water polo and was captain of the water polo team.As a proactive student in school, she participated in Student Councilas the committee head of human relations and senior representativeof her class. She played piano and cello and was involved in orchestra,extracurricular music ensembles and the Tri-M honors Music Society.Outside of school, she also volunteered in youth summer orchestrasand for several mission trips around the country. Marion attendedGreystone Military Preparatory School at Schreiner University inKerrville, TX, where she was an academic coordinator.

The Commander William EarlFannin ‘45, USN (Ret.), Class of1945, Memorial Honor ScholarThe Commander William Earl Fannin ’45USN (Ret.), Class of 1945, Memorial HonorScholar, recipient of a scholarship created byFannin’s classmates, is Maria Manuela Bayonfrom Washington, DC. Manuela graduatedfrom Wilson High School where she was

student body president her senior year. She was also the president ofthe SciMaTech Academy (Science, Math and Technology) for threeyears and captain of the annual blood drive, organizing it for four years. Manuela earned varsity letters in basketball, volleyball, flag football and rowing and managed the varsity football and baseballteams. She was a member of the National Honor Society and wasnamed to the honor roll every semester all four years. Manuelaattended New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM, this yearunder Foundation sponsorship.

The Major Megan M. McClung,USMC (USNA, 1995) MemorialHonor Scholar The Major Megan M. McClung, USMC(USNA, 1995) Memorial Honor Scholar,recipient of a scholarship created by Drs. Michaeland Re McClung, is Madison Bernal fromWalnutport, PA, a graduate of NorthamptonArea High School in Northampton, PA.

Madison was team captain for the girls’ basketball team as well as co-captain of the varsity swim and lacrosse teams. She lettered and wasa district qualifier in swimming. Madison was also a member of theschool band, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, SpanishClub and Student Council class representative. She received thePresidential Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, the Pansiniand Mezrow Scholar Athlete Honor Roll Award and the Dwight D.Eisenhower Leadership Award. Madison attended Marion MilitaryInstitute in Marion, AL, this year under Foundation sponsorship.

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Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and was a member ofthe French National Honors Society for three years.UnderFoundation sponsorship this year, Sarah attended Northfield MountHermon School in Mount Hermon, MA, where she played fieldhockey and softball on the varsity teams.

The Lieutenant Mark AllenPrusinski (USNA ‘84) MemorialHonor ScholarThe Lieutenant Mark Allen Prusinski (USNA’84) Memorial Honor Scholar, recipient of ascholarship created by Prusinski’s mother,JoAnne T. Prusinski, is Anthony G. Cablefrom Hughesville, MD. Anthony attended La Plata High School where he was

consistently on the honor roll and graduated in the top 15 of his class.He was a member of the National Honor Society, National TechnicalHonor Society and Key Club. He wrestled four years on the varsityteam where during his freshman year the team won a dual andtournament state championship. Anthony was a two-time state finalistand a one-time state champion, winning states his senior year withan undefeated record. He also played football for three years and wascaptain for two of those years, playing running back and middlelinebacker. Anthony also was a member of the cross country team forone year. Anthony volunteered coaching youth wrestling and in thelocal area assisting at the local veterans’ home. Outside of school, heenjoyed drag racing with his dad. This year under Foundationsponsorship he attended Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, PA, wherehe was on the varsity wrestling team.

The Coach Ed Peery Memorial ScholarThe Coach Ed Peery Memorial Scholar,recipient of a scholarship created by Peery’sfellow Naval Academy wrestlers, classmates,friends and family, is Jonathan A. Carrerafrom Milton, MA. Jonathan graduated fromMilton High School where he was a memberof the National Honor Society and the

Student Leader Organization. He also wrestled and played rugby.Jonathan was a three-time captain of the wrestling team and placedsecond in the New England Championships and sixth at seniornationals. During his junior year, he helped start a wrestling programat his middle school and was a volunteer coach for the following twoyears.This year under Foundation sponsorship, he attended WyomingSeminary in Kingston, PA, where he wrestled.

The Robert and Kathleen VerrattiHonor ScholarThe Robert and Kathleen Verratti HonorScholar, recipient of a scholarship establishedby the Verratti Family, is David T. Bernhardtfrom Annapolis, MD. David attended LoyolaBlakefield in Baltimore. He was a member ofthe varsity water polo team all four years.David was captain his senior year and lettered

in water polo and diving. He was selected for the Best of the East All-Tournament Team, All-MIAA team and All-Star Team and receivedthe Eastern Conference Prep Champions MVP Award. He was alsoa member of the Ambassador program, a Freshman Orientationmentor and volunteer, Black Student Union Member and tour guideto visiting guests. This year, David attended Marion Military Instituteunder Foundation sponsorship.

Captain Patrick M. KlokowMemorial Honor Scholar The Captain Patrick M. Klokow MemorialHonor Scholar, recipient of a scholarshipcreated by Klokow’s family and many friends,is Benjamin C. Blakeslee from Alexandria,VA. Ben graduated from TC Williams HighSchool. He rowed from eighth through 12thgrade, competing and medaling at both the

national and international levels. During his high school rowing career,he lettered, served as a varsity captain, was an All-Met honorablemention for the Washington, DC, metro area and received the CoachesAward, the Junior Varsity MVP Award and the Varsity MVP Award.Benjamin was a member of the National Honor Society, a peer tutorand a recipient of the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence.During his summers he worked as a cook for Cabbage IslandClambakes in Boothbay Harbor, ME, eventually becoming head ofthe kitchen. Under Foundation sponsorship Benjamin attended theSalisbury School in Salisbury, CT, this year.

The Class of 1957 Scholar AthleteThe Class of 1957 Scholar Athlete, recipientof a scholarship created by David L. Mitchell,a Foundation Trustee, on behalf of all hisclassmates, is Sarah M. Bond from Niantic,CT. Sarah graduated from East Lyme HighSchool with high honors and outstandingachievements in sports. She earned eightvarsity letters during her four years. She

lettered in field hockey and indoor track and field her junior andsenior years as well as all four years in softball. She was track teamcaptain both her junior and senior years. She was also a volunteersoftball coach at the local clinic for three years where she spent nightsteaching young girls the fundamentals of the sport and helping themimprove their skills. Sarah was awarded the President’s Education

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The Admiral Thomas B. HaywardHonor ScholarThe Admiral Thomas B. Hayward HonorScholar, recipient of a scholarship created bythe Hayward Family Foundation, is CarleenC. Conway from Grand Island, NY. Carleengraduated from Buffalo Academy of the SacredHeart in Eggertsville, NY, with academichonors distinction. Carleen participated in

varsity tennis and varsity volleyball and served as captain in each sporther senior year. She competed in tennis all four years of high schooland was undefeated and won the championship title and league MVPall four years. She also volunteered within the school community andoutside of school. Carleen was senior class officer in studentgovernment and was a member of the Donate Life Club, BadmintonClub and National Honor Society. She worked for the Town of GrandIsland’s recreation department teaching tennis to aspiring beginners.Carleen attended Marion Military Institution in Marion, AL, underFoundation sponsorship this year.

The Class of 1948 MemorialHonor ScholarThe Class of 1948 Memorial Honor Scholar,recipient of a scholarship created by the class,is Jessica A. Cozine from Salpointe CatholicHigh School in Tucson, AZ. Jessica was amember of the National Honor Society andlettered in track and field. She spent all fouryears at school as a member of the marching,

symphonic and jazz bands and was the drum major during her senioryear. Jessica was a member of various clubs and student organizations,including being a Student Ambassador leader where she spoke toprospective students and parents at open houses and local junior high schools. Outside of school, she volunteered with Habitat forHumanity and was a catechism teacher at her church. UnderFoundation sponsorship, Jessica attended Northwestern PreparatorySchool in Crestline, CA, and the University of Arizona in Tucson,AZ, for second semester.

The Virginia Jones McKieMemorial Honor ScholarThe Virginia Jones McKie Memorial HonorScholar, recipient of a scholarship establishedby McKie’s husband, Jay, and her loving family,is Brendan M. Ferrer Green fromFullerton, CA. Brendan graduated with highhonors from Troy High School and completedthe Troy Tech Program, a nationally recognized

STEM program. The summer before his senior year, he volunteered150 hours as an intern in the Gravitational Wave, Physics andAstronomy Center at California State University, Fullerton. Hereceived varsity letters in soccer and track and field. Brendan was

captain of his high school varsity soccer team during his senior yearand co-captain his junior year. He was MVP-defense and selected forthe All-League First Team his junior and senior years. Brendan wasalso captain of his club soccer team. He received his Special LifeguardCertification from Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard TrainingProgram. During his post-graduate year at The Kiski School, Brendanwas co-captain of the varsity soccer team and received the Coach’sAward for his leadership and contributions to the team.

The James L. Holloway III,Scholar AthleteThe James L. Holloway III, Scholar Athlete,recipient of a scholarship established by C.Thomas Clagett Jr., a Foundation Trustee,is Nicolas E. Frankfort. Nicolas attendedKingston High School where he earned acertificate in the International Baccalaureateprogram. He lettered twice in varsity baseball

and track & field and three times in varsity soccer. He earnednumerous athletic awards during his tenure at Kingston, such as All-Conference and regional finalist in track and field, as well as theCharlie Hustle Award in soccer his junior and senior years. He is anEagle Scout and participated in numerous community service projects.Nicolas attended The Kiski School in Saltsburg, PA, this year underFoundation sponsorship.

The USNA Class of 1960Memorial ScholarThe USNA Class of 1960 Memorial Scholar,recipient of a scholarship created by the classhonor ing the sacr ifice and bravery ofclassmates Donnie Lee Darrow, AlexanderMcIver Jr., William Marshall Roark andMartin Nelson Tull, who were killed in actionwhile in the service of our country, is Daniel

R. Fullmer, a graduate of Rufus King International School inMilwaukee, WI. Daniel was captain of the varsity football and varsitywrestling teams. He also was an Eagle Scout and served as team leaderfor the National Youth Leadership Training Course. This year Danattended New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM, underFoundation sponsorship.

The Class of 1947 Honor ScholarThe Class of 1947 Honor Scholar, recipientof a scholarship created by Robert H.McKinney of the Class of 1947, is Xena J.Gant from Bowie, MD, a graduate of BowieHigh School. Xena participated in soccer andsoftball, lettered in both and received awardsfor All-State Honor Roll during both soccerand softball seasons. She received the

Outstanding Defender Award in 2013 in soccer and was listed as a

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player to watch in softball. Xena was involved in NJROTC duringall four years of high school and participated in every athletic anddrill team meet. During her freshman year, she commanded her unitin Unarmed Exhibition and won first place overall. She was promotedto her battalion’s operations officer during her senior year. Outsideof school, she played on travel softball and soccer teams. Her travelsoftball team won the Save Second Base for Breast Cancer Awarenesstournament in 2013 and the Maryland and Delaware StateChampionships tournament as well. Besides her involvement in sports,she was a member of the National Honor Society during her juniorand senior years and participated in various community serviceprojects. Xena attended Marion Military Institute in Marion, AL,under Foundation sponsorship.

The Society of Sponsors of theUnited States Navy Mrs. Arleigh A.Burke Memorial Scholar The Society of Sponsors of the United StatesNavy Mrs. Arleigh A. Burke MemorialScholar, recipient of a scholarship created bythe Society of Sponsors, is Evanne L. Gellert.Evanne was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ,and graduated from Sunnyslope High School

as 16th in her class of 400. She also received Honor Roll certificatesfor each semester, along with the AP Scholar with Distinction Awardin 2014. Evanne is a competitive volleyball player. She played forSunnyslope’s varsity volleyball team which has won state 13 years ina row and also skied competitively for Flagstaff Alpine Ski Teams. She was also awarded the National Academy of FuturePhysicians and Medical Scientists Award of Excellence in 2013. Sheattended school in Bern, Switzerland, for six months where she learnedto speak German. Over her high school career Evanne volunteeredmore than 300 hours at St.Vincent De Paul Soup kitchen as well aspersonally soliciting more than 200 shoes to be donated to thePhilippines after Typhoon Haiyan struck. Under Foundationsponsorship Evanne attended New Mexico Military Institute inRoswell, NM, where she played volleyball and assumed leadershippositions within the regiment.

The Robert G. Hecht MemorialHonor Scholar The Robert G. Hecht Memorial HonorScholar, recipient of a scholarship created byHecht’s classmates and friends, is Michael A.Gomez from Fayetteville, NC. Michaelgraduated from South View High School inNorth Carolina where he was a member ofthe National Honor Society and the Student

Government Association. He was a member of the varsity footballand swimming teams and earned All-Conference honors his junioryear in swimming. Upon graduation, he was named a member of theAcademy of Scholars, which recognized the top 20 students in the

graduating class. His sophomore year he was selected to be a part ofthe NCHSAA Student ATHLETE Advisory Council, whichcompromises 16 student-athletes throughout the state who representeach region and more than 200,000 athletic participants whose focusis to exemplify leadership and good sportsmanship. Michael servedas a NCHSAA representative for the remaining three years of hisschool career. This year under Foundation sponsorship, Michaelattended The Kiski School in Saltsburg, PA, where he wrestled andplayed football.

The Class of 1964 Honor Scholar The Class of 1964 Honor Scholar, recipientof a scholarship created by the class, is Jake E.Grandjean who graduated from OverseasFamily School in Singapore and also attendedtwo other high schools in Guam and Bahrain.While in high school, Jake was a member ofthe Junior Reserve Officers’Training Corps,active member of student council, a peer tutor

and earned the Internationalism Award. During his high school athleticcareer, Jake lettered in golf, rugby and baseball and served as teamcaptain on various teams all four years. While living in Guam, Jakeplayed for the U16 Junior National Baseball team and in Bahrain wasa member of the British Club U18 Dubai Rigby Stevens tournamentteam. Jake attended Salisbury School in Salisbury, CT, underFoundation sponsorship.

The Louis William Alter MemorialScholar Athlete The Louis William Alter Memorial ScholarAthlete, recipient of a scholarship created byAlter’s son, L. William Alter Jr., a FoundationTrustee, is Lauren E. Greenberg fromCharlotte, NC. Lauren graduated from MarvinRidge High School. She was a four-time highschool and county female Swimmer of the

Year and achieved Scholastic All-American status from USASwimming. Lauren served as team captain on her high school swimteam for two years. She was also vice president of the ConservativeClub her junior and senior years and was a member of the NationalArt Honor Society for four years. Lauren received a direct offer toUSNA last year but was injured right before I-Day and was medicallydeferred. The Foundation sponsored her this past year where sheattended Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, PA.

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The USS Ralph Talbot (DD390)Shipmates Memorial Honor ScholarThe USS Ralph Talbot (DD390) ShipmatesMemorial Honor Scholar, recipient of ascholarship created by the shipmates of RALPH

TALBOT (DD390), is Jordan D. Hay whograduated from Souderton Area High Schoolin Souderton, PA. He participated in wrestling,

track, baseball, swimming and water polo, lettering in track, waterpolo and wrestling. He was captain of the water polo team and chosenas MVP his senior year and also earned positions on the first teamall-conference, first team all-league, and Pennsylvania second teamall-state teams. Outside of school, he participated in Boy Scouts foreight years, reaching the rank of 1st class, and also volunteered at localMiracle League baseball games for children with disabilities and as acoach for youth water polo teams. He attended The Hill School inPottstown, PA, this year under Foundation sponsorship.

The Society of Sponsors of theUnited States Navy Elizabeth S.Hooper Memorial ScholarThe Society of Sponsors of the United StatesNavy Elizabeth S. Hooper Memorial Scholar,recipient of a scholarship created by theSociety of Sponsors, is John G. Huntress,who was born and grew up in Dallas, TX,where he graduated from Bishop Lynch High

School. Jack earned a 4.0 GPA and was ranked 30th out of 273. Heran varsity track and cross country for four years and won the 3,200-meter race at the 5A TAPPS State Championship Track meet. Jackwas a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta,Student Leadership and the Bishop Lynch Ambassadors. He earnedthe rank of Eagle Scout during his junior year and also received theSt. Michael’s College Book Award and scholarship. Jack attended Greystone Preparatory School at Schreiner Universitythis year.

The Sgt. John H. Moreno, USMC,Memorial Honor Scholar The Sgt. John H. Moreno, USMC, MemorialHonor Scholar, recipient of a scholarshipcreated by Ernest C. Moreno ’61 and hisfamily to honor John, who was killed in actionduring the Tet Offensive in Hue City, SouthVietnam in March 1968, is Josey C. Janowfrom Chattanooga, TN. Josey graduated from

Red Bank High School in Chattanooga. He was captain of the footballteam and lettered three times. He was the JROTC Colonel of Cadetsand the student body president. Josey attended numerous leadershipseminars, the American Legion Valley Forge Leadership Seminar, BoysState and Boys Nation. He was honored with multiple awards from

his football and soccer teams as well as the Red Bank Lion JROTCBattalion, including recognition as the American Legion Cadet ofthe Year Award for the state of Tennessee.This year, under Foundationsponsorship, Josey attended Marion Military Institute in Marion, AL.

The Lieutenant Robert W. Vogel,USN, Class of 1989 MemorialHonor Scholar The Lieutenant Robert W.Vogel, USN, Classof 1989 Memorial Honor Scholar, recipientof a scholarship created by Vogel’s parents,Robert, Class of 1961, and Judith; his sister,Karen; and his aunt, Christine Vogel Lorenzen,is Noah G. Johnston from Floyds Knobs, IN.

He graduated from St. Xavier High School in Louisville, KY, and was captain of the swim team his senior year. He was a varsity swimmer all four years and was named MVP. Noah is an avid longdistance swimmer and has competed in the national Open WaterChampionship twice. He is an All-American swimmer and theKentucky 5,000 freestyle champion. Outside of school, he volunteered with Special Olympics swimming events and volunteeredat the Boys and Girls Club of New Albany, IN. Noah is a certifiedlifeguard. He attended The Peddie School this past year underFoundation sponsorship.

The National Capital Council,Navy League of the United StatesHonor Scholar The National Capital Council, Navy Leagueof the United States Honor Scholar, recipientof a scholarship established by the NationalCapital Council, is Anna J. Kang fromChagrin Falls, OH. Anna graduated withhonors from Chagrin Falls High School. Anna

competed in statewide forensics tournaments in the CongressionalDebate category for four years, ending her career as the team’s vicepresident and three-time state qualifier to the Ohio High SchoolSpeech League State Tournament. She also played violin for six yearsin the school orchestra and ran cross country. Anna volunteered atthe Federated Church and traveled to South Africa for a short missiontrip. Anna attended Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, PA, where sheplayed violin, ran cross-country and wrestled.

The George L. Castera Class of1923 Memorial Honor Scholar The George L. Castera Class of 1923Memorial Honor Scholar, recipient of ascholarship created by the Trustees of theFoundation, is Samantha A. Keehn fromGlendora, CA. Sammie graduated from St.Lucy’s Priory High School, participated inswimming all four years and was captain her

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junior and senior years. Sammie holds three school records in thebutterfly and backstroke. She has been a swim club member for 16years and has qualified for Junior Nationals, Nationals, Olympic Trialsand All-Meets. Outside of school she was in the school orchestra andtraveled to England, Ireland, Wales, Prague and Czech Republic andperformed solo in London, Ireland and in front of the Mayor ofPrague. Sammie has volunteered in the community by helping withthe American Red Cross. This year under Foundation sponsorshipshe attended Northwestern Prep School in Crestline, CA, and alsoattended the University of La Verne for second semester.

The Thomas E. Teshara Honor ScholarThe Thomas E. Teshara Honor Scholar,recipient of a scholarship created by Teshara’sfamily and many friends, is Cameron J.Kirkpatrick from Menlo Park, CA. Camerongraduated from Sacred Heart PreparatoryHigh School and earned varsity letters intennis his freshman and sophomore years. As

a junior, Cameron was recruited to the elite Evert Tennis Academyin Boca Raton, FL, where he attended K-12 International Schooland competed in national and international tennis tournaments.Cameron returned to Sacred Heart his senior year and earned histhird varsity letter in tennis as the No.1 singles player and led the teamto the Central Coast Sectional Team Championship Tournament. Hedonated his time and tennis talent as a tennis instructor and as avolunteer at the East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring Program(EPATT), a local non-profit organization where he coached studentsfrom ages five to 12. Under Foundation sponsorship, he attended TheKiski School in Saltsburg, PA, where he was a member of the varsitycross country, wrestling and tennis teams.

The Commander Michael B.Clark, USNR (USNA 1969)Memorial Honor ScholarThe Commander Michael B. Clark, USNR(USNA 1969) Memorial Honor Scholar,recipient of a scholarship created by Clark’swife, Lisa, his football teammates andclassmates, is Stefano Korkotas fromBethpage, NY. Stefano graduated from

Bethpage High School where he was a member of the NationalHonor Society and remained on the High Honor Roll all four years.He was a competitive rower all four years with the Club SagamoreRowing Association, placing third in Club Nationals and fifth at theWorld Indoor Rowing Championship. Stefano was captain of hiscrew team his junior and senior year and trained competitively in hisoff seasons with the Iron Empire. This year, Stefano attended KentSchool in Kent, CT, where he also rowed in the spring.

The Vice Admiral and Mrs.Edward H. Martin Honor ScholarTheVice Admiral and Mrs. Edward H. MartinHonor Scholar, recipient of a scholarshipcreated by the Martins’ friends, Mr. and Mrs.Philip D. Rowe Jr., is Natalie J. Lautrup.Natalie graduated from Colony High Schoolin Palmer, AK. She competed at the statechampionship level in track and field and

competitive cheerleading, earning eight varsity letters and serving astrack team captain for two years. She was a member of the NationalHonor Society and president of French National Honor Society.Natalie maintained excellent academic standing and graduated in thetop 10 percent of her class. She volunteered at high school wrestlingmeets and the Junior Iditarod and enjoyed tutoring her peers. UnderFoundation sponsorship this year, Natalie attended The Hill Schoolin Pottstown, PA, and participated in cross country, indoor track andspring track.

The Vice Admiral Edward M.Straw Honor ScholarThe Vice Admiral Edward M. Straw HonorScholar, recipient of a scholarship created torecognize Straw’s many years of outstandingservice to the Naval Academy and to hiscountry, is Alessandro Levesque-Olajidefrom NewYork, NY. Alex attended the TrevorDay School, a small private school, from

kindergarten through graduation. He volunteered at food banksaround New York City and also wrestled and was involved in boxing.During his senior year he received the Iron Horse Award for placingevery year of his high school career in the New York Private SchoolState wrestling tournament. Alex was named the captain of hiswrestling team in 11th grade and continued as captain until hegraduated. He was also named the captain of his soccer team for hissenior season. He attended Mercersburg Academy this year and wason the football and wrestling teams.

The Anna and Paul M. Lukish Sr.Memorial ScholarThe Anna and Paul M. Lukish Sr. MemorialScholar, recipient of a scholarship created byThomas J. Lukish Sr. ’59, and his brothers andsisters to honor their mother and father, isRobert M. Leyba from Katy, TX. Robertgraduated from Cinco Ranch High Schoolwhere he lettered in both varsity wrestling and

varsity lacrosse. On the wrestling team he served as team captain hissenior year. Outside of school he volunteered with his local churchand St. Vincent DePaul. After high school he attended Texas StateUniversity for one year where he was on the Dean’s List both fall andspring semesters. This year under Foundation sponsorship Robert

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attended Greystone Preparatory School at Schreiner University inKerrville, TX.

The Commander Robert R.Zastrow (USNA ’52) MemorialScholar AthleteThe Commander Robert R. Zastrow (USNA’52) Memorial Scholar Athlete, recipient of ascholarship created by Zastrow’s many friends,teammates and classmates, is Dane A.Livengood from Treynor, IA. Dane letteredin varsity football, wrestling, track and field,

baseball and contest speech. He served as co-captain his junior andsenior year for football, wrestling and track and field. Outside of school,he volunteered through Junior Optimist, a community service groupwhich he served as vice president his senior year. This year underFoundation sponsorship he attended Greystone Preparatory Schoolat Schreiner University in Kerrville, TX.

The Vice Admiral Rodney andPam Rempt Honor ScholarThe Vice Admiral Rodney and Pam RemptHonor Scholar, recipient of a scholarshipcreated by the Bob and Kathleen Verrattifamily to honor Bob’s classmate’s naval serviceand tour as Superintendent of the U.S. NavalAcademy, is Renee Loucks from Steilacoom,WA. Renee is a graduate of Steilacoom High

School and was a member of the varsity swimming and diving team.She was also captain of the tennis team her senior year, as well as amember of the National Honor Society, Key Club, Fellowship ofChristian Athletes, Future Farmers of America and math team. Reneereceived the Gold Award for her community service and was a tutorfor chemistry, physics, math and Spanish. She was also involved withAFJROTC for two years and held the positions of physical trainingcommander, flight sergeant and staff sergeant. This year Renee attendedGreystone Prep School at Schreiner University in Kerrville, TX.

USS Thresher and USS Permit ScholarThe USS Thresher and USS Permit Scholar,recipient of a scholarship created by DavidParkinson, is Shannon G. McAllister fromFort Lauderdale, FL. Shannon graduated fromSaint Thomas Aquinas High School whereshe was a member of the National HonorSociety and Tri-M Music Honor Society. She

also held the positions of Student Council senior class director andvice president of the Military Affairs Club. She was a two-sport varsityletter athlete and team captain in soccer and track, competingnationally as well as internationally in soccer. Outside of her almamater, Shannon led the Young Apostles Teen Church Group as they

completed three mission trips to San Salvador, El Salvador and Joplin,MO. She earned more than 1,200 service hours. She was verycommitted to the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps where sheearned the leadership positions of squad leader and Recruit Petty Officer in Charge (RPOC) for 35 recruits. Through the Sea Cadet Program, she was awarded the Certificate of Merit forExcellent Performance, Honor Cadet, Marksmanship and PresidentialPhysical Fitness Award. Under Foundation sponsorship, Shannonattended Greystone Academy Preparatory School at SchreinerUniversity in Kerrville, TX, where she served as squad leader andacademic coordinator.

The G. Thomas Mariano Jr. (USNA’60) Memorial Honor ScholarThe G. Thomas Mariano Jr. (USNA ’60)Memorial Honor Scholar, recipient of ascholarship created by Mariano’s many friendsand classmates, is Pierce J. McNamara fromNew Orleans, LA. A graduate of IsidoreNewman School, Pierce was a four-year honorroll student, football player and thrower on the

school’s track and field team. Pierce was also a member of his highschool Youth in Government club. During his junior year, Pierceserved as vice president of the Youth in Government club and waselected to represent the New Orleans district as a State SupremeCourt Justice. This year under Foundation sponsorship, Pierce attendedMarion Military Institute in Marion, AL, where he was staff sergeantand squad leader.

The Charles E. Whelan MemorialHonor ScholarThe Charles E. Whelan Memorial HonorScholar, recipient of a scholarship establishedby Ridgway B. Espy Jr., a Foundation Trustee,is Peter B. Mindling from South Lyon, MI.Peter graduated from South Lyon East wherehe earned varsity letters in football and track.Peter received the Cougar Award for hardest

worker on the football team both his junior and senior years. He alsowas named to the honor roll each year and the Principal’s List foracademic excellence. Peter volunteered at food drives for the homelessin his hometown and in Detroit. He also acted as the mentor leaderhis senior year in a program to help teach freshmen the responsibilitiesand challenges of high school and how to cope with them. UnderFoundation sponsorship this year, Peter attended The Kiski Schoolin Saltsburg, PA, where he played defensive end in football and wrestled.

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The Captain N.F. “Red” Stein,Class of 1952, Honor ScholarThe Captain N.F. “Red” Stein, Class of 1952,Honor Scholar, recipient of a scholarshipcreated by Stein’s parents, Harry and RuthStein of New Kensington, PA, is Gavin R.O’Donnell a graduate of Lakeland SeniorHigh School in Scott Township, PA. Gavingraduated with honors as a member of both

the National Honor Society and the Mu Alpha Theta Nationalmathematics Honor Society. He was a three-year letter winner infootball and track and field, serving as captain for both sports his senioryear and leading both to the District Championships. Gavin wasnamed to the Times-Tribune All-Region team for track both his juniorand senior years, and for football his senior year when he was alsonamed to the Pennsylvania Football News All-State football team. Hewas a United States track and field Junior Olympian, qualifying forand competing at nationals in both 2011 and 2012 and gainingcitations from both Pennsylvania Houses of Congress and theGovernor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Gavin is a certifiedopen water lifeguard and has recently been PADI certified in scubadiving. This year under Foundation sponsorship Gavin attended NewMexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM, and was named to theSuperintendent’s List for academics.

The Admiral Charles R. LarsonHonor ScholarThe Admiral Charles R. Larson HonorScholar, recipient of a scholarship establishedby the Trustees of the Naval AcademyFoundation for Larson’s extraordinary serviceas the Superintendent of the Naval Academy,is Andie N. O’Sullivan from Valley Cottage,NY, who graduated from Nyack High School

with high honors. She also volunteered at the local hospital for twosummers. Andie played varsity lacrosse and field hockey and wascaptain in her junior and senior year. In lacrosse, Molly received All-County, All-League, All-Section, MVP and New York All-Statescholar/athlete team awards. In field hockey, she received All-County,All-League,All-Elite,All-State and MVP recognition.This year Andieattended Peddie School in Hightstown, NJ, and received the coaches’award and first team All-League honors in the Mid Atlantic PrepLeague in lacrosse.

The CDR Roland T. E. Bowler Jr.,USN (Ret.), Class of 1945Memorial Honor ScholarThe CDR Roland T. E. Bowler Jr., USN(Ret.), Class of 1945 Memorial HonorScholar, recipient of a scholarship created bythe class, is Molly E. O’Sullivan fromCentreville,VA, who graduated from WestfieldHigh School in Centreville. Molly was a

member of the Student Government Association and played lacrosseand field hockey all four years. She was captain of the lacrosse team,received first team All-Metropolitan area awards her junior year andwas named to the honorable mention All-American team her senioryear.This year under Foundation sponsorship she attended The PeddieSchool in Hightstown, NJ, where she played lacrosse and field hockey.

The Steve Belichick Memorial ScholarThe Steve Belichick Memorial Scholar,recipient of a scholarship created by Belichick’sfamily and many friends, is Viraj M. Patelfrom Thomasville, GA. Viraj graduated fromThomas Country Central High School as aDistinguished Merit Scholar. Viraj competedin two sports, football and swimming. He

served as a two-time class president while also being involved inScience Olympiad, Future Business Leaders of America and theNational Honor Society. He volunteered locally with Habitat forHumanity, the Thomasville Humane Society and the Thomas CountyFood Bank. His senior year of high school he was named the GeorgiaAthletic Director’s Association’s Male Student of the Year. This yearunder Foundation sponsorship he attended Northwestern PreparatorySchool in Crestline, CA, and attended the University of North Georgiaduring the spring semester.

The USS Houston CA-30 Memorial ScholarThe USS Houston CA-30 Memorial Scholar,recipient of a scholarship established by theUSS Houston CA-30 Survivors Associationin memory of the ship and her men “StillStanding Watch over the Sunda Strait,” is TonyR. Powers Jr., a graduate of Prince of PeaceChristian School in Frisco, TX. Tony was a

two-time State Soccer Champion and received All-State and All-District honors while anchoring the varsity soccer team. He was aUnited States Soccer Federation Development Academy player forSolar Chelsea Soccer Team and a member of the Young Men’s ServiceLeague. This year under Foundation sponsorship, Tony attendedMercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, PA. He was captain of thevarsity soccer team, which broke the school’s record and won the

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IPSL and the Mid Atlantic Prep League Championships. He was alsonamed First Team All-MAPL and ran varsity track.

The LCDR Erik S. KristensenMemorial ScholarThe LCDR Erik S. Kristensen MemorialScholar, recipient of a scholarship created byKristensen’s family and many friends, isBrandon Sagawinia from Annandale, VA, agraduate of W. T. Woodson High School inFairfax, VA. Brandon was a member of thevarsity crew and cross country teams, lettering

in both. He was also a member of National Honor Society, Model UN, Environmental Club and vice president of the student government as a freshman and sophomore. Outside of school,he participated in his church youth group and Summer Swim.Brandon attended Salisbury School in Salisbury, CT, under Foundation sponsorship.

The Major David A. KishMemorial Honor ScholarThe Major David A. Kish Memorial HonorScholar, recipient of a scholarship created byKish’s many friends and classmates, is NicoleM. Sarao from Sandyston, NJ. Nicolegraduated from Pope John XXII RegionalHigh School in Sparta, NJ, where she letteredin field hockey and track and field. Nicole was

a member of the National Honor Society and the French HonorSociety and graduated in the top 10 percent of her class. Nicole wasa four-time All-American in track and field. Nicole has also receivedher Gold Award, the highest accomplishment in Girl Scouting. Outsideof school she volunteered at Newton Medical Center and workedas a lifeguard and program instructor at YMCA Camp LinwoodMacDonald. Under Foundation sponsorship, Nicole attendedNorthfield Mount Hermon School where she lettered in field hockeyand track and field. She also worked as an office assistant in thecommunications office on campus.

The Frederick J. Franco (USNA ’54)Scholar AthleteThe Frederick J. Franco (USNA ’54) ScholarAthlete, recipient of a scholarship created byAnthony R. Correnti ’54, in recognition ofFranco’s dedication and long-term support ofthe mission and programs of the U.S. NavalAcademy Foundation, is Matthew C. Searsfrom Los Altos, CA. Matthew graduated from

Los Altos High School where he lettered four times in three sports,cross-country, golf and volleyball, and was named All-League involleyball. Matthew was a peer tutor and an Eagle Scout as well as amember of the Order of the Arrow, the Boy Scouts’ Honor Society.

He was the founding president of a Boy Scout Venture Crew,dedicated to the restoration of retired military aircraft at (the former)NAS Moffett Field. Matthew volunteered at his church every Sunday,running the audio booth for the morning and evening services.Matthew attended Greystone Preparatory School in Kerrville, TX,this year under Foundation sponsorship.

The Rear Admiral Thomas C.Lynch Scholar AthleteThe Rear Admiral Thomas C. Lynch ScholarAthlete, recipient of a scholarship establishedby the Trustees of the Foundation, is HenryG. Secrist who graduated from BlacksburgHigh School in Blacksburg,VA. Hank was inthe top 10 percent of his class and was onhonor roll all four years. In addition to being

an active member of the volunteer organizations of the SpanishNational Honor Society and Beta Club, he would often drive toSalem, VA, on the weekends to work with the hospice unit of theVeterans Administration Hospital. Hank was an active all-year runner,competing in indoor track, outdoor track and cross country, wherehe lettered every year. Under Foundation sponsorship, Hank attendedGreystone Preparatory School at Schreiner University in Kerrville, TX.

The Rear Admiral Ronald F.Marryott ’57 Honor ScholarThe Rear Admiral Ronald F. Marryott ’57Honor Scholar, recipient of a scholarshipcreated by John R. Strachan ’44, a FoundationAssociate Trustee, is Amy C. Skaggs fromManassas, VA. Amy graduated from OsbournHigh School where she lettered in fieldhockey, swimming and track and served as

team captain in all three sports her senior year. She was president ofthe National Honor Society as well as a Virginia Girls’ delegate. Sheparticipated in NJROTC for four years where she served as theadministration officer and chief of staff officer. Amy remained on theacademic honor roll all through school and graduated summa cumlaude. She attended Northfield Mount Hermon School in Northfield, MA, this year where she was a member of the outdoor team and avarsity swimmer.

The Class of 1949 MemorialHonor ScholarThe Class of 1949 Memorial Honor Scholar,recipient of a scholarship created by the class,is Karli A. Sottung from Westfield, NJ. Karligraduated from Westfield High School, playedvarsity soccer all four years and was nominatedto All-County and All-State all four years. Karliwas also All-American her senior year and was

chosen as soccer team captain. Karli volunteered with Samaritans

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Purse to help renovate houses after Hurricane Sandy. She was alsoinvolved in Young Life. She attended The Peddie School inHightstown, NJ, where she played soccer.

The Class of 1955 Honor ScholarThe Class of 1955 Honor Scholar, recipientof a scholarship created by the class, is LukeJ. Sullivan from Baltimore, MD. Lukegraduated from Baltimore PolytechnicInstitute where he was a member of theNational Honor Society and a volunteer atthe William S. Baer School for disabledstudents. He also volunteered at his church’s

community center and the school’s writing center. Luke lettered intrack and cross country and was captain of the cross country team hissenior year. He was named to the honor roll all four years andgraduated in the top 10 percent of his class. During his senior year,he researched blue crab viruses at the IMET Center. Outside of school,he worked on a cattle farm on the weekends as well as ran his ownbusiness, L&S Hauling and Landscaping. Luke attended The HillSchool in Pottstown, PA, and ran track.

The Captain William J. Strachan’19 Memorial Honor ScholarThe Captain William J. Strachan ’19 MemorialHonor Scholar, recipient of a scholarshipcreated by Strachan’s family, is Dylan F.Sweeney, who graduated from Trevor DaySchool in New York, NY, and was a nationallyranked squash player who ranked as high as23rd in U.S. Junior Squash. He also competed

at the Gold level throughout competitions in North America andEurope. He is also a competitive triathlete and runner. Dylanvolunteers with Achilles International, the running club for thedisabled, and served as a guide for a 22-year-old runner with autismin the 2013 NYC Marathon. Dylan also volunteers with SpecialNeeds Activities Center for Kids, which provides after school andweekend activities for children with autism. Dylan attended The HillSchool in Pottstown, PA, and played squash.

The Captain William S. Busik,Class of 1943 Honor ScholarThe Captain William S. Busik, Class of 1943Honor Scholar, recipient of scholarship createdby John R. Strachan ’44, a FoundationAssociate Trustee, is Marie C. Valenti fromBechtelsville, PA. Marie graduated fromBoyertown Area Senior High School in thetop five percent of her class while maintaining

High Honor academics. She was a member of the soccer, basketballand lacrosse teams, lettering in each sport while serving as team captainfor each sport her senior year. Marie was a member of the National

Honor Society and Relay for Life. She was also a member of thestudent council where she led the effort for promoting communityservice throughout her school. Marie attended Blair Academy inBlairstown, NJ, during her Foundation year.

The Class of 1946 Honor ScholarThe Class of 1946 Honor Scholar, recipientof a scholarship created by the class, is TaylorC. Welker from Stevenson Ranch, CA. Taylorgraduated from West Ranch High Schoolwhere she was a member of the varsity crosscountry and track and field teams all four years.She was captain of the cross country team hersenior year. Taylor was also a member of the

National Honor Society, Key Club and Support Our Troops Club.Taylor attended New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM,under her year of Foundation sponsorship.

The Society of Sponsors Honor ScholarThe Society of Sponsors Honor Scholar,recipient of a scholarship created by theTrustees of the Naval Academy Foundation,is Michaela S. White from Charleston, SC.She attended Ashley Hall where she was onStudent Council for three years andparticipated in varsity volleyball, cross country

and track, where she was the captain for three years. Michaela holdssix school records in track. She was a member of the Mayor’s YouthCommission, Charleston Youth Serve, Ronald McDonald HouseJunior Board and a Girl Scout for more than 10 years, earning herBronze and Silver Awards. Under Foundation sponsorship, Michaelaattended Mercersburg Academy where she ran cross country andindoor and outdoor track and field. She was also a member of AfricanAmerican Student Union and Young Conservation Club secretary.

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