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1987-06-12

The Quarterdeck / 1987-06-12

Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey Callifornia

http://hdl.handle.net/10945/52327

Catholic Chapel presents Bishop Shubsda with donation

• the uarterdeck A publication of the Naval Postgraduate School

Volume 4 Issue 23

Assistant SecNav to speak at NPS June graduation

As s i st ant Sec re tar y o f the Navy Charles G. Unter­meyer will be the guest speaker for the June 18 graduation ceremony.

More than 230 degrees, including four Ph.D.'s, will be presented during the Thursday commencement exer­cises being held in Spruance Plaza. lhe ceremonies will begin at 2:30 p.m.

Untermeyer was appointed The Hon. Chase Untenneyer

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his current position as assistant secretary of the Navy r manpower and reserve affairs in 1984. He had previous­served as a deputy assistant secretary of the Navy and

executive assistant to Vice President George Bush. As the assistant secretary, Untermeyer is responsible

for all recruiting, training, health, housing, discipline and other personnel matters for all Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their spouses, retirees, and all DON civilian employees.

A 1968 Harvard honors graduate commissioned under the Naval ROlC .program, Untermeyer served as a destroyer offi­cer and aide to the commander of U.S. Naval Forces in the Philippines during the Vietnam wa~

He was a political reporter for the Houston Chronicle and a member of the lexas House of Representatives before his appointment as Bush's executive assistan~

FNOC chief honored for community service by Ensign Pat Hendricks

Chief Petty Officer Donald L. Hart, a 13-year veteran aerographer currently serving at the Fleet Numerical Ocean­ography Center, was honored recently by a local volunteer organization for exemplary service to the community.

• Hart was recognized by Volunteers in Action of the

unterey Peninsula for his voluntary service for the Monte­rey YMCA and Seaside High School, and for providing out-standing foster and host parent care. <continued page four>

June 12, 1987

In brief ... At the close of the Navy

Relief fund drive last Saturday, NPS reached 86.8 percent of its $49,000 goal with an input of $42,571.01.

NPS had 50.4 percent par­ticipation. For more infor­mation on the Navy Relief fund drive contact L~ Debra Donaldson at ext. 2793/4 or your department/division key person.

The Shriners will be giv­ing a free exa•ination and screening clinic for child­ren with orthopedic (bone, joint or muscle problems), spinal or burn deformities for possible medical treat­ment at the Shriner's Hos­pital for Crippled Children in San Francisco.

lhe clinic will be held at the Salinas Community Hospital on Saturday, June 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For further informa­tion contact Dave Hanson at 384-0822.

The USS MISSOURI Battle Group will be in Monterey July 7-10. Spaces are available for NPS student, faculty and staff to visit the Missouri -- but these are limited to 250.

lhe NPS visits will take place on July 8 and 9 be­tween 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. All interested students should sign up with their curricular officer, faculty with their department chair­man, and staff with their department head.

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From the Superintendent by RADM Robert C. Austin

TOO TOUGH

At a recent pre-graduation dinner dance for interna­tional students, one of next week's graduates told me that his course of studies at NPS had been too tough.

He said that if he had known about the amount of work required, he may not have wanted to attend the Naval Postgraduate School.

Adapting to English in addition to facing the same problems encountered by U.S. students -- adjusting to academic life after having been away from studies for an extended time -- combined to require an enormous effort on his part to accomplish the work asked of him.

I think his remarks were reflective of the efforts that he put forth, and I take great pride in his accomplish­ments. A postgraduate education should serve you well into the future. It should be lasting and be of substantial b~nefi t in service of your country. I firmly believe this. I ve gone to many schools over the years and the ones I respect the most are those that exercised me the most -­the ones that caused me to stretch to reach my potential.

I hope that a hal 1 mark of the Naval Postgraduate School w?uld be that its graduates, despite the degree of dif­f1cul ty they may have encountered while here, can reflect back on their studies with a sense of professional growth and pride in their endeavor and contributions to thei; service.

Th: St. Thomas Acquinas Ca~holic Parish at NPS recently ra1sed $1,800 to help the D1ocese of Monterey's Hispanic Ministries Program. Presenting the check to Bishop Thad­deus Shubsda (right) were L t.Cdr. Steve Hubbard (1 eft) and Lt.j.g. Mary Ellen Luts (right). (Navy photo by PH2 Roy Rupert)

Van Meter, Green selected top NPS, PSD sailors I

" I di d n' t exp ec t i t all, since I already re­ceived the award once be­fore," explained Yeoman Se­cond Class Angela Van Meter as she was selected NPS Sailor of the Quarter for the first quarter of 1987. It is the second time that Van Meter has received the award since her arrival to NPS nearly three years ago, when she received the award as a seaman.

"I just do my job. I handle all the award ceremo­nies, work on correspondence and assist VIP's when they visit NPS," said Van Meter. "I I b v e ec o me mo re o f a fl a g writer than a yeoman."

Van Meter is currently attending Monterey Peninsula College and is fifteen c rl dits away from her as ciates degree in data pr ~ cessing. She plans to apply for a commissioning program and work towards becoming a naval officer.

YN2 Green , PSD Sailor of the Quarter

" I ' m h a p p y ab o u t i t. I was surprised. I didn't even know I was nominated," said Yeoman Second Class Brenda Green, PSD's Sailor of the Quarter.

For Green, her tour in the Navy has been an adven­ture. She began her naval service as a boat coxswain in Hawaii. While a seaman, she made boat runs from Pearl Harbor to Ford Is 1 and. Additionally, she worked as a driver for the Pearl Har­bor commanding officer and worked part ti me for mi 1 i -tary personnel. Her ex . rience at military person led to her decision to strike for yeoman.

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Civiscoop

•~11 employees eligible to transfer from CSRS to FERS will receive a booklet that explains the two retirement systems. This is an important decision and all employees are encou-raged to read this booklet. At the ti me that you receive the booklet from your supervisor, you will be asked to sign a form which states that you were given the booklet. The statement allows us to make sure that everyone who is eligible has received the information they need to make the correct decision for themselves and their family. One statement in the booklet needs clarification. Under FERS, if someone is interested in retiring at age 62 with 20 years of service, in order to have the annuity calculated at 1.1 percent the entire 20 years must be FERS service. This information was inadvertently omitted from the book-1 et.

Welcome to new employees: Yeh-Fain Chen, computer science; Marilyn J. DiDomeniico, PERSEREC;; Joseph 0. Hutcherson, electrical &computer engineering; Donna K. Jewell, supply; Janice M. Keller, air ocean science curricular office.

Vaca·ncy announcements: Applications for the following vacancies are now being accepted in the Civilian Personnel Office. For further information consult the vacancy an-

a ouncement in your department or call ext. 2001.

.irccounti ng tee hnic i an, GS-5, comptro 11 er; supervisory accounting tee hnic i an, GS-6, P SD; cl erlc-typi st, GS-4, various departments; computer systems programmer, GS-11, computer science; computer specialist, GS-12, FNOC; supervisory computer specialist, GM-13, FNOC; computer systems programmer, GS-13, NEPRF; computer systems analyst, GS-13/14, NEPRF; firefighter (structural), GS-5, fire de­partment; librarian, GS-9, library; librarian, GS-11, library; supervisory librarian, GS-12, library; meteorologist, GS-11/12, FNOC; supervisory •eteorologist, GM-13, FNOC; oceanographer, GS-11/12, FNOC; secretary (typing), GS-3/4/5/6/7, various departments.

Sailor of the Quarter < frOll page two>

Since arrival at PSD, she has been the computer aided data operator (CADO), command career counselor, master CADO, automatic data processor security officer, an assis­tant site manager for the new Source Data System (SOS) site equipment and terminal area security officer. She has worked w i th customer s er vi c e i n the PS D Adm i n i st ration Office, and the Education Services Office.

This is the first time Green has been selected as Sailor of the Quarter. In Pearl Harbor, she was selected as Sailor

lllll the Month and in 1985 she was a runner-up for the PSD • ilor of the Year.

Besides her many military duties, she still finds time to be mother of sons James, 16, David, nine, and Christopher, three.

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Campus Calendar JUNE

-12-1100-1400, HERRMANN HALL

NEAR THE STUDENT MAIL CENTER OSWC SALE OF NPS TIES

AND ACCESSORIES CPOC: OEB WITT, 646-1326>

1200, LA NOVIA ROOM NPS TOASTMASTERS

CPOC: PAT KELLY, 647-4363)

-16-VISIT BY VAOM TAVORN

THA ILAND NAVY CPOC: CAPT ROBERTS, X2044J

-18-1430, SPRUANCE PLAZA

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES HONORABLE CHASE UNTERMEYER ASST SECRETARY OF THE NAVY MANPOWER & RESERVE AFFAIRS

-19 TO 20-1930, KING HALL

UP WI TH PEOPLE CPOC: G. CLEMENS, 624-4922 )

FLEET WEEK HIGHLIGHTS

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1345, SLOAT MONlJ.lENT PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY

CCl-10 SLOAT LANDING CEREMONY

1430, SLOAT MONlJ.lENT BLUE ANGELS FLYOVER "SALUTE TO MONTEREY"

-7-1600

USS MISSOURI BATTLE GROUP ARRIVES

13-GUN SALUTE WITH PRESIDIO VINTAGE AIRCRAFT FLYOVER

1730, KING HALL "BATTLESHIPS THEN AND NOW"

1800, NPS EM CLl.B CPO RECEPTION

-8-0900-1300, COAST GUARD PIER

OPEN HOUSE SPECIAL BOAT UNIT 13

1030, PORTOLA PLAZA COMO SLOAT MEMORIAL CEREMONY

1500, AM. LEGION POST NO. 41 CPO BARBECUE

1800, QUARTERDECK LOUNGE = OFFICERS RECEPTION I•

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Sports Beat by JOl Frank Sumners

The National Naval Officers Association's Eagles are now flying high as they overcame a 10-3 deficit and defeated the B.Y.O.B. 12-11 in extra innings to capture the co-ed socko championship at Sparks Field, June 2.

The Eagles were a team that appeared to be down and out as they were one game away from elimination and facing the undefeated team, B. Y .O.B.

In the first meeting between the two teams B.Y .O.B. took an early 6-3 lead, however the Eagles rallied and closed the gap to 6-5. In the bottom of the seventh inning Roose­velt Braxton belted a single and drove in three runs to hand B.Y.O.B. their first defeat of the tournament, 8-6, and fore e the second game.

In the championship game, B.Y .O.B. looked like a team with a mission. The mission was to blast the Eagles and win the championship. For the second time, B.Y.O.B. built a sol id lead. This time B.Y.O.B. took a 10-3 lead into the seventh inning, however who says lightning doesn't strike twice? The Eagles erupted for seven runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to tie the score at 10-10.

In the top half of the eighth inning, B.Y.O.B. scored a single run on a heated call at home plate, and took an 11-10 lead. With B.Y.O.B. facing the Eagles' weaker batting line-up, it appeared the lights were out for the Eagles. However, with the championship on the line, anyone can become a hero. So the stage was set for the number 14 hitter, Sinclair Harris. With two outs and runners on second and third base, Harris delivered the knock out punch with a single that drove in the winning runs, giving the Eagles the 12-11 victory.

A __ t_t_h_e_m_o_v_i_e_s_ .. ______ .I( All movies will be shown at 7 p.m. and are subject to change. For fnfor•atfon about the movie schedule call 242-5566.

Barker Theater Friday, June 12 - Police Academy 4 (PG) Saturday, June 13 - Project X (PG) Sunday, June 14 - Project X (PG)

Presidio of Monterey Theater Friday, June 12 - Starship (PG) Saturday, June 13 - Police Academy 4 (PG) Sunday, June 14 - Police Academy 4 (PG)

Hanson Theater Friday, June 12 - Tin Men (R) Saturday, June 13 - The Secret of My Success (PG-13) Sunday, June 14 - The Secret of My Success (PG-13)

"Up With People" to perform at N PS

Up With People ... two ex-. , citing evenings of original music, songs, medleys and dancing will be presented by 100 members of the interna­tional Up W i th P eo p 1 e c as t on Fri day and Saturday eve­ning, June 19 and 20, at 7:30 p.m. in King Hall.

Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for students; tickets p u re has e d i n adv a nc e, $1 1 ess. For information con­tact Central Stage Ticketing in Monterey, 649-5561.

Hart "reached out" to children

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Hart assisted the YMCA by directing a one-week soccer camp, coordinating the YMCA Pentathlon for all local military services, and coaching a b asketb all and two soccer teams. .A

He also served as t "'91' assistant varsity and head junior varsity soccer coach for Seaside High School and provided classroom instruction and tutoring for the team members. His Sea- · side High pl ayers compiled a 14-1-1 record and a team grade point average of 3.4 ( B+).

YMCA Executive Director Ron Paul said that Hart "continually reaches out into the community, helping children to better them­selves through team prog­rams."

During the past six months, Hart, a bachelor, has provided a home for two boys, a special-needs child and a foreign exchange stu­dent.

Said Ruth Buell, execu­tive director of Volunteea in Action: "Don Hart enco9 rages achievement by his own e xa111> l e. "