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Congratulations to
1,037 New Grads

Congratulations to the 1,037 new grads and to all the parents, friends, relatives and Sponsors who have guided and loved them!

Here is a breakdown of the USNA Class of 2008...

Science and Engineering:		603	Liberal Arts:		394
	Systems Engineering:	102		Political Science:	142
	Mechanical Engineering:	84		History:	103
	Aeronautical Engineering:	76		Economics:	85
	Mathematics:	60		English:	64
	Ocean Engineering:	51		Quantitative Economics:	35
	Information Technology:	41

Oceanography:		34	Unspecified:		8
	Electrical Engineering:	29
	Physics:	22
	Chemistry:	38
	Naval Architecture:	18
	Computer Science:	16
	General Science:	18
	General Engineering:	14

Men:	823		Ethnic Breakdown...
Women:	214		Hispanics	93
			African-Americans	51
Navy:	785		Asian-Americans	49
USMC:	233		Native Americans	17
Foreign	16

Numbers don't add up to the exact number of graduates, because of double majors and cross-service commissions.

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NCAA LaCrosse
Navy UPSETS #4 North Carolina

Will play next round at USNA on 5/17/08

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May 10, 2008 - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Tim Paul scored a career-high four goals, to lead Navy (10-5) to a thrilling 8-7 upset victory over #4 seed North Carolina (8-6) in the first round of the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament Saturday night.  The Tar Heels are the highest seeded team Navy has defeated in the NCAA Tournament since 1981 when the Mids upset #3 seed Army, 16-8.

"The game went the way it needed to go for us to win," said Navy head coach Richie Meade.  "Our defense played outstanding, specifically our goalie Tommy Phelan.  I felt like our offense was opportunistic and disciplined.  I'm thankful that we were able to win the game tonight."

The game was a back-and-forth affair with huge momentum swings on both sides.  Navy dominated play for most of the first half, jumping out to a 4-1 lead on two goals by Paul and a goal each by Zack Schroeder and Gregory Clement.

Clement's goal came with 3:33 left in the second quarter and, after winning the faceoff, it looked like the Mids would go into the locker room with at least a three goal lead. Navy, however, would turn the ball over twice on unforced errors and the Tar Heels responded with goals by Gavin Petracca with 1:52 left and Nick Tintle with 54 seconds remaining to cut Navy's lead to 4-3 at the intermission.

The Tar Heels continued their momentum at the start of the third quarter as Petracca scored his second goal of the game just 36 seconds in to tie the game at four.  The game did not stay tied for long as 2:16 later Paul put Navy back up for good at 5-4 off an assist from Patrick Moran and then scored his fourth goal of the game on an unassisted goal four minutes later to make it 6-4.  Terence Higgins completed Navy's run with an unassisted goal off a wild scramble for a loose ball at the 6:39 mark to make it 7-4.  The goal for Higgins was his first since last year's NCAA Tournament game against North Carolina.

Carolina would answer right back with a goal by Petracca, his third goal of the game, with 13:17 remaining to make it 7-5 and then Bart Wagner pulled the Tar Heels to within one at 7-6 with 7:32 left.

After Wagner's goal, Navy would win the ensuing faceoff, but quickly lost the ball on a Thomas Zimmerman turnover.  Zimmerman's errant pass was picked off by Jack Ryan, who turned to throw a pass behind the goal to Tar Heel goalie Grant Zimmerman.

Navy's Nick Mirabito stepped in front of Ryan's pass, picking it off at point blank range, and turned and fired the ball into the empty net to give Navy an 8-6 lead with 5:14 left.

North Carolina made one final run at the Mids as Ben Hunt, Carolina's leading goal scorer, netted his first goal of the game with 44 seconds left to make it 8-7.  The Tar Heels won the faceoff and got off three shots against a stout Navy defense, but none came close to scoring.  Carolina's last shot was a desperation heave by Hunt as the clock struck 0:00 and the Navy team stormed the field in celebration.

Phelan was sensational in goal for the Mids, making 12 saves, several from point blank range.  The Navy defense forced 12 Carolina turnovers and forced the Tar Heels into a dreadful 14 of 26 on clears.

"Looking into the seniors' eyes after losing to Colgate and seeing how disappointed they were, there was no way I could let them go out that way," said Phelan.  "I did everything I could do to get back home and play again.  It wasn't for me, it was for them (the seniors)."

"This may have been the best game of Tommy's career," said Meade.  "He played against a very skilled offensive team and he was crucial in us winning tonight."

The win by the Mids is their first NCAA Tournament win since defeating Delaware, 9-7, in the first round of the 2005 NCAA Tournament, while Carolina lost an NCAA Tournament game at home for just the third time in school history (13-3).

CLICK HERE for complete details at NavySports.com.

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NEWS FROM THE YARD

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Ten Mids Named to CWPA All-Academic Team
Excerpts from a NavySports Article 4 APR 08

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" ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Highlighted by senior Eric Gardiner's and freshman Alex Buck's 4.00 GPAs, the Navy water polo team was well-represented on the 2007 CWPA All-Academic Team, released by the conference office recently. Ten Mids were named to either the outstanding (3.71 to 4.00 GPA), superior (3.40 to 3.70 GPA) or excellent (3.20 to 3.39 GPA) teams. In addition, the squad was one of seven teams to earn an All-Academic Team Award, boasting an overall GPA of 2.80.

Eric Gardiner, a senior from Upland, Calif., is perhaps Navy's most-accomplished water polo player in the classroom in school history. Boasting a 4.00 GPA in comparative politics, Gardiner was recently awarded a prestigious NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship (one of two water polo players nationally). Following the fall semester, he ranked first in the senior class on the Academic Order of Merit and fourth on the Military Order of Merit. He received a prestigious Marshall Scholarship for graduate study in the United Kingdom for two years. Starting in September, he will be studying at Queen's University in Belfast, pursuing a Master of Arts Degree in Terrorism, Violence and Security. Following a year at Queen's, Gardiner plans to study a second year at either Cambridge or Oxford, pursuing a degree in international relations. Gardiner received a Special Warfare (SEALs) service selection, and after his graduate education in the United Kingdom, will head to Coronado, Calif., to go through BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition School) training.

Gardiner appeared in 31 games with eight starts for the Midshipmen this past fall. He finished the season with 19 points (10 g, 9 a) and ended his career with 41 points (27 g, 14 a), helping Navy to the last two NCAA Tournaments.

Alex Buck, a freshman from Lisle, Ill., owns a 4.00 GPA in aerospace engineering. He appeared in 15 games last fall, scoring six points (4 g, 2 a).

Three players were named to the superior team (3.40 to 3.70 GPA), headlined by senior goalie George Naughton. The Deerfield Beach, Fla., native set school records in career and single-season saves and was an All-League performer as a senior and an All-American as a junior. Naughton owns a 3.47 GPA in international relations.

Naughton is joined on the team by Nick Mansfield (So. / Rockford, Mich.; 3.45 GPA in quantitative economics) and Dominic Valentini (So. / San Rafael, Calif.; 3.42 GPA in mechanical engineering).

Five players were named to the excellent team (3.20 to 3.39). Sophomore Joe Moffit (Coronado, Calif.) led the way with a 3.37 GPA in English. He was joined by Luke Baldwin (Fr. / La Grange Park, Ill.; 3.31 GPA in economics), Zack Anderson (So. / Cockeysville, Md.; 3.30 GPA in ocean engineering), Steve Craney (Sr. / La Crescenta, Calif.; 3.29 GPA in applied physics) and Justin Stevens (So. / Boca Raton, Fla.; 3.26 GPA in aerospace engineering)."

Special congratulations to fellow member USNA.org parents, the Gardiners, the Bucks, the Baldwins, the Craneys, the Stevens' and the Valentinis for raising such outstanding sons!!

To view entire article, CLICK HERE.

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USNA.org Spring Fund Raiser
We Need Your Help...

Could you spare your SPARE Change?

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March 3, 2008 - Westlake, OH  As most of you know, USNA.org is an all volunteer organization which relies upon the generosity of its 4,100 members for support to meet its minimal costs of operation.

We are happy to announce the beginning of our 2008 Spring Fundraiser.  With Dark Ages past and the Academic Year winding down, we'd like to ask our members to Donate to our Fund Raiser by clicking on the "Donate On-line" button (above right).

You may use our Secure Server on our website OR YOU CAN MAIL A CHECK to our headquarters address.  We don't try to tell our members how much to donate.  Instead, we ask that members donate what they feel is the right amount for the services received over the past months.

You've got to admit that we offer Parents a lot.

• Eight Different Mailing Lists... USNA-Net, Family, Plebe, Weather, Prayer, SWORD, Clubs and TheGouge^tm
• This Web Site (www.USNA.org) with over 800 pages of information including our Parents' Handbook
• The Safe Harbor Program providing emergency assistance to Mids 24/7/365 when they're traveling away from the Yard.

• 24,000+ Photos of Mids in our Photo Gallery - spanning six years of our History
• Over 19 MILLION words of Advice and Support in our searchable Archives
• Our Classified Ads where hundreds of members advertise their wares
• Our Members' Roster with pictures and bios of our members and their Mids
• Screen Savers and Wallpaper for your computer screen
• Free EPostcards with USNA photos that are safe and free from viruses
• Navy Sport Headlines updated hourly - 24/7
• Calendars, Schedules, Maps, Announcements and other important information sent directly to your mailbox
• 42 Club Web Sites across the country hosted under their own Domain Name at no charge to the clubs


Well...  Here's your chance to help us help others.  Donate what you can afford.  Click on the Donate Button to the right.  We really need YOUR help!  Do it today!



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Maryland Parents Club
Offers FIRST SALUTE
2008 American Eagle Silver Dollars

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Annapolis, MD - January 17, 2008  The USNA Parents and Sponsors Club of Maryland, Inc. has made a bulk purchase of 2008 American Eagle .999 Fine Silver Dollar coins for Commissioning 2008 and is offering them for sale to Parents on a first come - first served basis.  All 2008 USNA Parents are invited to purchase one or more by filling out the Order Form.

The tradition of the “First Salute” originates in the late 19th Century when Midshipmen were paid an extra dollar each month, which in turn, was paid to the senior enlisted (Non-Commissioned Officer or NCO) in charge of their training.  When the payment was later made directly to the senior NCO, it became tradition for each newly Commissioned Officer to pay their senior NCO a dollar upon rendering him their First Salute.

Newly Commissioned Officers, therefore, pay for their first salute and from that point on, are expected to earn each salute that they receive.

Please use the attached order form if you are interested in purchasing one or more 2008 Silver Dollars.  The Maryland Club uses the proceeds from this sale to assist in funding the Midshipman Home Football Game Tailgates.

Each coin is sealed in a protective plastic case.

CLICK HERE for ORDER FORM or on the photo of the coin above.

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New Book by USNA.org Member

Building a Midshipman
How to crack the Naval Academy Application

by Jacqui Murray - Parent (Class of 2008)

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You don't have to be a miracle worker to be one of the 10% of applicants who lands a spot in one of the four military academies, but you do need a plan...  For the thousands of students who apply every year for West Point, the US Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy and the Coast Guard Academy and slog through the mind numbing concatenation of decisions preceding an appointment, there is no greater intimidation than the likely event that they will try but fail.

This is the true story of how one All-American kid succeeded.  She had no idea she could aim so high and succeed so succinctly.

This book will walk you through the long process, give you cheat sheets for making sure you do everything required, and the moral support when you wonder why you're spending all your time on a seemingly hopeless endeavor.  It's bound in a convenient 3 Ring Binder so you can add your submittals and information as you collect it.

Jacqui Murray, the author, has been a member of USNA.org since before her daughter's I-Day in 2004.

This is a great resource for Blue and Gold Officers and parents with children attempting the application process.  Even those doing it for a second or third sibling.

For additional details or to place an order, CLICK HERE or on the jacket cover above.

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2008 USNA
Class Crest Blanket
Order Deadline 1 Feb 2008

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Arizona - January 2008   The Arizona Naval Academy Parents' Club continues its sale of Class of 2008 Class Crest Blankets.  Proceeds from the sale support the Midshipmen from Arizona and provide a contribution to the General Fund of the USNA Class of 2008.

The Navy and Gold Blankets are 100% Cotton^TM and measure 43" x 70".

ORDER DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1ST!
ACT NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!

Don't miss out on this great keepsake....
Once they are gone, that's it!

(Orders received by the Feb 1st deadline will be shipped in plenty of time for Commissioning gifts, most likely by the end of March.)

To order one NOW while supplies last, Click HERE or on the photo in this article for their Order Form in PDF Format.

To download a Free copy of the Adobe PDF Reader, CLICK HERE.



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Home for the Holidays

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As our Mids come Home for the Holidays, there are always a few perennial questions that come from members about "How to do this?", "Where do I find that?", etc.  While all of this information is readily available here on our Web Site, we're posting a few Frequently Asked For Links right here for everyone's quick reference...

USNA Phone Numbers - A handy list of numbers at the Academy for when you need them.

MIDS Remote Access - Instructions on how to access the Midshipman Information Data System to access Grades and such from remote computers.

Remote Email Access - The offsite log in page for Mids to access their email remotely.

Medical Care While on Leave - Detailed instructions from the Academy on accessing Health Care while away from the Academy.  Who and when to call for authorization for Routine as well as Emergency Medical Care.

Safe Harbor Assistance 1 800 320-5373 (01) - Our Safe Harbor^TM Program can provide EMERGENCY Assistance to any Midshipman traveling away from Annapolis.   Whether it's a delayed flight, a blown clutch, or getting stranded in bad weather, we'll locate volunteer parents nearby who may be able to lend assistance.   If you need assistance, call the 800 number.  If you're a parent who wishes to volunteer to join our lists of available Safe Harbor Homes, click on the link and follow the instructions for signing up.  At the least, print out a Safe Harbor wallet card for your Mid.  Just click here.



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NAVY BEATS ARMY!!!
38 - 3
in the 108th Playing of THE Army Navy Game

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Total
Army	0	3	0	0	3
Navy	7	17	0	14	38





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Baltimore, MD - December 1, 2007 - Under clear December skies with temps in the 40's, Army (3-8) met Navy (7-4) for the 108th playing of this famous inter-Academy rivalry between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen before 70,008 fans at a sold out M&T Bank Stadium.  The noon kick off followed a FlyOver of 4 F/A 18 Super Hornets from Strike Fighter Squadron 137, NAS Lemoore, California, piloted by Naval Academy Grads:  Lt. Cmdr. Dave "Frosty" Snowden, USNA '96, Lt. Colin "Farva" Price, USNA '01, Lt. Rebekah "Charlie" Murphy, USNA '02, and Lt. Jason "Doofus" Duffie, USNA '02.

The Navy Midshipmen came into this game with Navy ahead (51-49-7) and scored first on a touchdown run by Zerbin Singleton on Navy's second possession.  Army followed with a Field Goal in the Second Quarter.

Navy's CBS All Star of the Game, Reggie Campbell then returned Army's kick off 98 yards for Navy's second touchdown of the game. It was followed with another touchdown by Sean White and a Joey Bullen career long 51 Yard Field Goal to make the score 34 - 3 at halftime.  A scoreless 3rd quarter was followed by another Reggie Campbell touchdown in the 4th and then a 2 yard touchdown run by back up Quarterback Jarod Bryant to finish the 4th quarter scoring.  Navy was driving for yet another score under the direction of QB Troy Goss when Navy allowed time to run out with the ball at the Army 4 Yard line.  Final Score - Navy 38 Army 3.

This marks Navy's sixth straight victory in the Army Navy contest (the most consecutive victories by either side in the history of the game).  It gives Navy's Coach Johnson a lifetime record of 6-0 against Army and makes this year's senior class the third straight class that has never lost to Army.  Navy ends regular season play at 8 & 4 with Army ending at 3 & 9.  Congratulations to Navy on this awesome win.

Navy will play next in the 2007 BCS Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego on December 20th.

GO NAVY - BEAT ARMY!!!!

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Veterans' Day 2007
We honor those who serve today,
Those who have served before,
and those who have given their all.

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VETERANS' DAY
America is a nation that many of us take for granted.  The freedom, liberties, and opportunities that have drawn people from around the world since the Declaration of Independence was written is something that people read about in textbooks and never comprehend.  Voting, football on Sundays, graduations, weddings, anniversaries are things that Americans consider the natural order of life.  Many Americans seem oblivious to the fact that there are extraordinarily evil people in the world who will do their utmost to disrupt our way of life, and that the only thing keeping the horrors at bay is a thin line of young men and women who are prepared to sacrifice themselves for our way of life.  My grandfathers and uncles served their time in the line and I serve to honor their sacrifices and hope that I will not let them down or disappoint them on my watch.

We do not ask for praise or recognition, thanks, or your pity.  We apologize if we make you uncomfortable or uneasy when we are around.  We know that we are reminders of a world best not thought about.  We ask simply for understanding.  People talk about the finest America has to offer and I will tell you that it is not in any classroom or university or athletic program.  It is the young faces around me, where throwing 85 pounds of body armor on to go out in 120 degree heat is a normal thing, where air conditioning is a bonus, who are willing to go outside the wire again and again with jokes and a grin on their faces.  Who have all seen and experienced events that no person should ever want to see even in a movie or a video game.  We are the sentinels, who let you sleep at night because we are on watch, and we will do great harm to anyone who threatens us, our friends, and our way of life.  When you are sitting down with your family and friends for Thanksgiving, we will be thinking of you before we saddle up for the next mission, when you tuck your children and grandchildren into bed, we are patrolling down a dusty trash filled street that the world has forgotten about.  In that cold hour that is not night or dawn, where evil lurks and it is the killing time, we will be there.

Between deployments, I went to the San Diego Zoo with some friends.  As we were leaving, there was a live band playing at the Zoo exit, clustered around the band was a group of families from across America, and the kids, 3,4,5,6 years old were dancing with each other and their parents to the music.  The simple innocence and joy in their faces made me cry.  That is why I serve.

Capt Eric Larsen, USMC
3/5 Communications Officer
Camp Baharia
Fallujah, Iraq

Eric is a graduate of USNA - Class of 2003.  This is shared with us by Eric's proud parents, Cindi and Loren Larsen, Racine, WI

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THE STREAK IS BROKEN
11-3-2007

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South Bend, IN   The Losing Streak that has stood since Roger Staubach quarterbacked the Midshipmen in 1963 to their last win in 43 years, ended at the hands of the Midshipmen in South Bend Saturday, Novembr 3rd.  The Triple Overtime match ended with the Mids holding the Irish as they attempted the needed two point coversion that would have tied the score and sent the game in to a fourth overtime.

Congratulations to the team, coaches and to the entire Brigade on winning.  Now on to N. Texas, N. Illinois and ARMY! Go Navy!!! Beat 'em all!!!


CLICK HERE FOR A FULL GAME REPLAY OF EVERY PLAY

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USNA.org Fall Fund Raiser
We Need Your Help...

Could you spare your SPARE Change?

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September 5, 2007 - Westlake, OH  As most of you know, USNA.org is an all volunteer organization which relies upon the generosity of its 4,100 members for support to meet its minimal costs of operation.

We are happy to announce the beginning of our 2007 Fall Fundraiser.  With Plebe Summer past and the Academic Year in full swing, we'd like to ask our members to Donate to our Fund Raiser by clicking on the "Donate On-line" button (above right).

You may use our Secure Server on our web site OR YOU CAN MAIL A CHECK to our headquarters address.  We don't try to tell our members how much to donate.  Instead, we ask that members donate what they feel is the right amount for the services received over the past months.

You've got to admit that we offer Parents a lot.



• Eight Different Mailing Lists... USNA-Net, Family, Plebe, Weather, Prayer, SWORD, Clubs and TheGouge^tm
• This Web Site (www.USNA.org) with over 800 pages of information including our Parents' Handbook
• The Safe Harbor Program providing emergency assistance to Mids 24/7/365 when they're traveling away from the Yard.

• 24,000+ Photos of Mids in our Photo Gallery - spanning six years of our History
• Over 19 MILLION words of Advice and Support in our searchable Archives
• OurClassified Ads where hundreds of members advertise their wares
• Our Members' Roster with pictures and bios of our members and their Mids
• Screen Savers and Wallpaper for your computer screen
• Free EPostcards with USNA photos that are safe and free from viruses
• Navy Sport Headlines updated hourly - 24/7
• Calendars, Schedules, Maps, Announcements and other important information sent directly to your mailbox
• 42 Club Web Sites across the country hosted under their own Domain Name at no charge to the clubs


Well...  Here's your chance to help us help others.  Donate what you can afford.  Click on the Donate Button to the right.  We really need YOUR help!  Do it today!



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Ride in Comfort
To the Army-Navy Game
12-1-2007

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Annapolis, MD   Again this year, the Maryland Parents and Sponsors' Club will be offering Round Trip bus transportation to the Army-Navy Game in December.   Why fight the traffic in Baltimore when you can Leave the Driving to Us?

Buses leave Navy-Marine Corp Stadium in Annapolis at 0930 and leave Baltimore 45 minutes after the game.  The $30.00 Round Trip fee per seat does not include a ticket to the game or the $5.00 Parking Fee in Annapolis at NMC Stadium.  Deadline for reservations is 24 NOV 07.  Don't be left out.



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2008 USNA
Class Crest Blanket

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Arizona - July 2007   The Arizona Naval Academy Parents' Club has launched its 2007-2008 Fund Raising Program.  They are selling Class of 2008 Class Crest Blankets again this year.  Proceeds from the sale support the Midshipmen from Arizona and provide a contribution to the General Fund of the USNA Class of 2008.

The Navy and Gold Blankets are 100% Cotton^TM and measure 43" x 70".

To order one NOW while supplies last, Click HERE or on the photo in this article for their Order Form in PDF Format.

To download a Free copy of the Adobe PDF Reader, CLICK HERE.



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WELCOME
Class of 2012 Parents

Join Today! It's Free!

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Join other parents of Midshipmen who have been there - done that in our on-line community sharing Advice, Support and Information on Navy Parenting.  Find answers to all your questions from what to pack for I-Day, what is and what goes into a Care Package, to how to address Mail, when the phone calls will come and what goes on over Plebe Parents Weekend.

USNA.org is a private non-profit organization with families in our membership - all connected via the internet and email - standing ready to assist parents and relatives from around the world and across the country who are new to the Navy and USNA experience.  Membership is FREE!

With over 18 Million words of Parental Advice in our Searchable archives, over 750 pages of articles and illustrations on our web site, and the largest and most current Library of USNA PHOTOS anywhere, USNA.org is THE Place for USNA Parents.  Join Today!  It's FREE!

Click HERE or on the photo in this article for more information.

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USNA Announces
New Superintendent
Rear Adm. Jeffrey L. Fowler

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Rear Admiral Fowler was raised in Bismarck, North Dakota. He received his commission from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1978 and immediately commenced training in the Navy's Nuclear Propulsion program.

Rear Adm. Fowler has served at sea in USS Bremerton (SSN 698), USS Alaska (SSBN 732)(BLUE), and as Executive Officer for the Pre-commissioning Unit Montpelier (SSN 765) and USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 709). He commanded USS Charlotte (SSN 766) and Submarine Squadron Three, responsible for eight fast-attack, nuclear-powered submarines. Rear Adm. Fowler has deployed to the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian and Arctic oceans, and the Arabian Gulf.

Ashore, Rear Adm. Fowler served as a submarine tactics instructor at Naval Submarine Training Center, Pacific; as a junior member on the Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board on the staff of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; as the Head, Submarine Programs Section of the Programming Division (N80) on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations; Deputy Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (N8) and the Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; the Pacific submarine force Prospective Commanding Officer Instructor; the Executive Assistant to the Commander, U.S. Strategic Command; and the Commander, Navy Recruiting Command.

On 14 July 2006, Rear Adm. Fowler assumed duties as Director, Naval Forces Europe/Sixth Fleet Plans and Operations; Deputy Commander, Sixth Fleet; Commander Submarines, Allied Naval Forces South; Commander, Submarine Group Eight; Commander, Task Force 69; and Commander, Task Force 164.

Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, U.S. Naval Academy, 1978}
MBA, Chaminade University of Honolulu, 1985
MPA, John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, 1990
National Security Studies, Syracuse University 2002
Military Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations 2002 - 2003

Rear Adm. Fowler has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit (3 awards), the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal (5 awards), the Navy Achievement Medal, and various campaign and unit awards. Rear Adm. Fowler is a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations.  Updated 6 Oct 2006   Source: www.navy.mil



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SPPA
STAR SPANGLED
RECIPES

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... the "Cookbook Fundraiser" for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Parents' Association (SPPA)

This 172 page hardbound cookbook is packed with 278 of the favorite recipes from members of SPPA, distinguished patriots, the fleet, family and friends. The special section called Distinguished Patriots features tasty dishes from the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, well-known USNA graduates such as Roger Staubach, Oliver North and President Carter, politicians and noteworthy others.

Purchase your copy today. It's a steal at $15.00. To order, CLICK HERE

Remember proceeds benefit Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy.



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INSIDE I-DAY!
EXCLUSIVE PHOTO TOUR

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Each year at the end of June, the new class of Plebes enters the US Naval Academy by walking through the doors of Alumni Hall, leaving behind Mom and Dad with a full schedule of activities of their own.  But what goes on behind those doors pretty much is off limits to Parents.  A few years ago, your Moderators were permitted to follow the line of brand new Plebes through the entire process, inside Alumni Hall.

So that you and your Plebe will have a preview of what's in store behind those imposing doors we've compiled a complete Photo Tour of the Induction Process INSIDE Alumni Hall on I-Day.   Be sure to click on all the small images in the tour to view larger copies of the photos.

The Photo Tour concludes with photos from the Commissioning Ceremony (a preview of the crowd of parents is well worth seeing in advance) and the final meeting with parents along Stribling Walk after the Swearing In.

To take our Exclusive I-Day Preview Tour, Click HERE or on the photo above.

Click on the Map to the Left for a Specially Highlighted Map of the Yard for I-Day.

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USNA Commissioning
Address by Defense
Secretary Gates


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Visitors to our web site are invited to watch the USNA Graduation Address by clicking on the picture of the Hat Toss.  The Address is courtesy of www.pentagonchannel.mil

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates addressed the US Naval Academy at the Class of 2007 graduation ceremony in Annapolis, MD.   Coverage of the Graduation was webcast here LIVE at 1000 25 May 2007.

To Download a Video Copy of the Speach, Click Here
For Additional Webcasts Click Here.


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The Annapolis Post Office
to Issue
Class of 2007
Commemorative Stamp Cachet

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Annapolis, MD - 12 May 2007  The Annapolis Post Office has the honor of celebrating the U S Naval Academy Graduation for the Class of 2007 with a Commemorative Stamp Cachet.

Please take time to share this information with your family and friends as this is a unique and special recognition commemorating the graduating class of 2007. Should you have any questions you may contact Lynn Davis at (410) 573-0953.

Click HERE for the Official Order Form.

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Put a Face
To That Name!

New SEARCHABLE
    Member Roster
        With PHOTOS!

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Email can be such an impersonal way to communicate.  We've all wished that we could actually see those to whom we write.

Now you can!  USNA-Net Members may now submit photos of themselves AND their Mids for inclusion in our Members' Roster.  When other members want to put a face to a name all they need do is look up the other member in our Roster.

Best of all...  It's Searchable!  A member may search on any piece of information - First or Last Parents' or Mids' Names, Mids' Grad Year, Company, Hometown, State... Even keywords found in the Member's comments.  Imagine being able to find all of the Parents with Mids in 10th Company, your Mid's roommates or all of the Members in your Hometown or State.

Privacy is assured.  Only Members of USNA-Net may access the Roster or have their information included to share with others.  If you're not yet a member of USNA-Net, there has never been a better time to join.  It's FREE.  Join the other parents who are current members of this great organization and take full advantage of the Original USNA Parental Advice and Support Network today.  We're waiting for you.

If you already are a member, CLICK HERE or on the photo above for full access to the USNA-Net Members Roster.



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2007 Semi-Annual
Fund Drive
Target - $2,800
Goal Reached - Fantastic Support
Thank You!

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USNA-Net is an all volunteer organization dedicated to Parents of USNA Midshipmen.

Each year, we draw upon the generosity of our membership to assist us in offsetting our operating costs.  And this year as we have for the past nine years, we have been blessed with many generous members who have assisted us in reaching our Fund Raising Goal in fine fashion.

If you wanted to Donate this time and missed the opportunity, we will be back in another six months.  If you still wish to send along a donation, you will find our On-Line Donation form and our Mailing Address by clicking the button to the right.

Thanks again to everyone who helped us this time.  You guys are just GRRRRREAT!!!



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Navy Announces Game Times For 2007 Home Football Schedule

Mids to open up at 5 p.m., play four games at 1 p.m. and one game at 3:30 p.m.

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ANNAPOLIS, MD - March 20, 2007 - Naval Academy Director of Athletics, Chet Gladchuk, announced today the game times for Navy's six home football games.  All six games will be televised nationally by College Sports Television (CSTV) and can be viewed all over the world on www.navysports.com.

Navy will kick off the 2007 home schedule on Sept. 15th with a 5 p.m. contest versus Ball State which finished the year as one of the hottest teams in the Mid-American Conference.  The Cardinals won three of their final four contests with their only loss coming on the road at Michigan, 34-26.

The Ball State game is the first of three-straight home games for Navy, as the next week (Sept. 22) the Duke Blue Devils come calling to Annapolis for a 1 p.m. contest.

First-year Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun will make a visit to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium the following week (Sept.29) for a 1 p.m. contest, as the Mids will be looking to beat the Falcons for the fifth-consecutive year. Navy has won nine-straight Service Academy games dating back to 2002 and is just three wins away from the all-time Service Academy record of 12-straight wins set by Air Force (1997-02).

Wake Forest will provide an extremely tough opponent on Homecoming as the Demon Deacons are coming off an historic season, posting an 11-3 record and winning the ACC Championship for the first time since 1970. Wake head coach Jim Grobe, who was named National Coach of the Year by several media outlets, and a host of returning starters will visit Annapolis for a 1 p.m. contest.

The Mids will play host to Division I-AA power Delaware on Oct. 27 in a 1 p.m. contest and will play host to 2006 Poinsettia Bowl participant Northern Illinois on Nov. 17 in a game that will kick at 3:30 p.m.

Season tickets for the 2007 season are on sale now at www.navysports.com.  Season tickets are $190, which includes all six games at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.  Each season ticket holder will also have the opportunity to purchase a like number of tickets for the Army-Navy game.  Single game tickets are $30, except for the Air Force ($38) and Wake Forest ($32) games.  A season parking pass will cost $90 and is available to season ticket holders only.



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NEW !

Email Newsletter
for USNA-Net
Members ONLY!


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Now you can receive the latest News, Information, Announcements, Tips and Schedules from USNA-Net delivered right to your inbox along with your regular list email.   This full color, illustrated publication is the Official Newsletter of USNA-Net and is published in Rich Text Format so that we can include photos, illustrations and other graphic images along with interactive links to all the things of interest to Parents of Midshipmen on the Internet. (See sample left.)



Feature Stories on the latest Academy News
Club News from clubs across the country
Editorials & Letters from the Moderators
Tech Talk on the Internet and Email
Links of Interest to USNA Parents
How To lessons on using your computer
And much, much more.

This is our very latest addition to our long list of services for parents at USNA-Net, the Original Parents Network and it's available ONLY to members of USNA-Net.  About twice a week, you'll find The Gouge^TM delivered to your email address.  Filled with all sorts of exciting information, custom tailored to the needs and interests of Parents of Midshipmen.

Don't miss a single issue.  Join USNA-Net today and see what the other parents are missing.
You can't receive The Gouge without being a member of USNA-Net.

To sign up today, CLICK HERE or on the illustration of The Gouge to the left.

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Naval Academy
Visitors Quarters
Offers Five-Star Hospitality

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Hidden away on the Academy's grounds are some of the finest overnight accomodations to be found in Annapolis.  The U.S. Naval Academy Visitors Quarters offers Five Star Lodging right on the Yard.

The Visitors Quarters are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Naval Academy Officers' & Faculty Club and consists of 16 suites, two of which are Distinguished Visitors Quarters.  Rooms are well equipped with amenities including queen-size beds and sleeper sofas, coffee makers, mini-refrigerators, microwaves, larger-screen televisions, DVD players, cordless telephones, and a full line of personal amenities. Distinguished Visitors Quarters consist of the same amenities with the addition of a fully-equipped kitchen. Facility features include: complimentary laundry facilities, daily copy of the Washington Post newspaper, community kitchen (fully-equipped with breakfast nook), FAX service, coffee/tea service, video loan, and Internet service (during office hours).

Priority for the Visitors Quarters is Active Duty or Reserve military ID card holders on orders (TAD or PCS) but frequently suites are available on a "Space A" basis.  Active duty and Reserve military (E-5 and above), DoD Civilians and DoD Contractors on official orders can make reservations any time.  Non-active duty military and/or family members and retired military can make reservations on a "Space A" basis 10 days in advance subject to availability and management discretion. Rates are well below local hotels and inns, and reservations can be made by calling the office at (410) 293-3906 or by e-mailing Wade Adams, wadams@usna.edu or Kristy Soucy, soucy@usna.edu

Think of the Academy's Five Star Visitors Quarters when visiting Annapolis. For more information, check out the USNA Web Site: www.usna.edu/MWR/NavyGatewayInns&SuitesAnnapolis.htm

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U.S. Naval Academy
Announces New Commandant
Captain Margaret D. Klein, USNA '81

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Annapolis, MD - 20 OCT 2006
Vice Admiral Rodney P Rempt, Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, announced today, the appointment of Naval Flight Officer and Academy graduate, Captain Margaret D. Klein to serve as the 82nd Commandant of Midshipmen.

Captain Klein will relieve Captain Bruce Grooms, who has been selected for promotion to Rear Admiral and assignment as Deputy Director, Submarine Warfare Division, N87B, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C..

Captain Klein, a 1981 graduate of the Naval Academy is currently serving as Chief of Staff to Commander, Carrier Strike Group Eight, embarked in the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Strike Group.  She was designated a Naval Flight Officer in 1983 and served three operational tours in Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Three (the "Ironmen") flying in the EC-130Q and the E-6A "TACAMO" aircraft.  Captain Klein had command of the Ironmen in her final tour, during which the squadron won the Battle E and Maintenance Excellence Award.

Captain Klein's extensive operational experience includes service on the USS Kitty Hawk Battle Group Staff during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Her major command was Wing Commander of Joint Service Task Force 124 and Strategic Communications Wing One in Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

Captain Klein previously served in the Presidential Contingency Plans Directorate of the White House Military Office, as a Brookings Legislative Fellow in 1997 and on the staff of Senator Olympia Snowe, briefing defense issues.  She holds a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern Maine.

Captain Klein was selected from a group of distinguished and highly qualified candidates.  She is superbly qualified to lead the Brigade of Midshipmen and brings a substantial amount of operational, academic and leadership experience to the position.  Turnover will begin in December.

Photo courtesy of PAO - Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group - USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)

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Did YOU Do This?

The City of
Annapolis
Needs Our Help

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Every Home Football Game means a Parade of the Brigade of Midshipmen from T-Court to the Stadium via Taylor Avenue.  And every parade brings out droves of Parents and spectators who insist on violating the local Litter Ordinance by throwing candy and treats at the passing Midshipmen.  Unfortunately, most of the candy ends up being dropped and trampled into the street.

The local street department is forced to spend many man-hours each Monday following a game weekend sweeping up the candy, scraping off gum, taffy and other sticky/chewy treats and cleaning up the mess created by well intended spectators at the parade.  Many believe tossing the treats is a tradition.  It's not.  It is a health and safety hazard.  It presents an attractive nuisance to children who try to collect the dropped candy.  It also attracts vermin before it can be cleaned up.

We ask our members to do their part in stopping this dangerous practice.  Instead, pass out the candy in the stadium to the Mids or give the treats to Mids to distribute within their companies or pass it out as the Mids leave after the game.  As Parents of Midshipmen and guests in Annapolis, we have an obligation to set a good example by cheering on our sons and daughters as they pass in parade and to be good citizens by not contributing to this continuing problem for the City of Annapolis.


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Class of 2007
Stadium Blanket

Arizona Parents Club limited edition.


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The Arizona USNA Parents Club is offering this great 100% Cotton Woven Stadium Blanket to the Families of the Class of 2007.  It is woven with the 2007 Class Motto and Crest and is 48" x 70" (Twin Bed Size).  Be sure to get yours for those Navy Football games when the temps dip, like when Navy beats Army this December.  Top quality!

Show your pride in the Class of 2007.
Order yours today!

CLICK HERE FOR ORDER FORM

Click on the picture of the Blanket for a Larger View or CLICK HERE to visit our Classified Ads where you will find the order form and many other items Wanted and For Sale by members...


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What my kid did this summer!

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Having problems explaining what your son or daughter has been doing this summer?  Send your friends, relatives and co-workers to our Photo Gallery to see for themselves.

Since the beginning of the summer, we've posted over 2,000 pictures with more on the way.  We have photos from Plebe Summer with all the running, sweating, training that Plebes must endure in their first summer at the U.S. Naval Academy and photos of Upper-Classmen enjoying their Summer Cruises as they race to Bermuda in 44' sail boats, train aboard a U.S. Navy Submarine somewhere beneath the Atlantic Ocean and man the rigging of a three masted scooner.

All this and much more may be viewed in our most recent photos in our Photo Gallery.   So show off what your son or daughter is up to this summer.   Click HERE or on the photo above to visit the Photo Gallery today.

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OFFICIAL 2006
COMMISSIONING
WEEK DVD

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You may order your very own copy of the Official Commissioning 2006 DVD now.
The 2 Volume DVD Set contains a video of the entire Commissioning Ceremony including EVERY gradute receiving his/her Diploma and Commission.
The DVD's includes...
Class of 2006 Highlights of their Plebe Summer, Sea Trials, Herndon Climb and Ring Dance plus all of the Commissioning Week Events...  Pool Jump, Blue Angels Flight Demonstration, Alumni Family Picnic, Dedication Parade, Change of Command, Chapel Concert, Silent Drill Team, Graduation Ball, Glee Clubs, Awards Ceremonies, Pipes & Drums, Bell Ringing, Drum & Bugle Demo, Blue Angel Flyover, Gospel Concert, Speeches, Presentations, Admninistration of Oaths and Hat toss.

Order yours today by clicking HERE or on the photo in this article.

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2006 COMMISSIONING
PHOTOS

May 26th, 2006

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On Friday, May 26th, A total of 980 Midshipmen graduated from the United States Naval Academy as members of the Class of 2006.

762 were Commissioned as Ensigns in the Navy; 203 were Commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants in the U.S. Marine Corps; 3 to the Air Force; 1 to the U.S. Army; 7 graduated but not commissioned and 4 Foriegn Graduates.  Our members continue to supply photos of the various events from Commisssioning Week 2006.  From the Dedication Parade to the final Hat Toss and the pinning on of those new shoulder boards, our members have caught it all in pictures.  The Color Parade, the Blue Angels performance, Company Officers in the Fountain, Tecumseh painted in his finest Marine Dress Uniform, Washington D.C. at twilight, and the Commissioning Ceremony from every possible angle.

To view all of our latest Commissioning Week photos, CLICK HERE.

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2006 CLASS PHOTOGRAPH

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Just a quick reminder that it's not too late to order your copy of the Panoramic Photo of the Class of 2006.  This great pic is offered through The WideView Studios and Photographer Dan Beigel.  A portion of every sale goes to the Midshipman Welfare Fund via the US Naval Academy Foundation.

To order yours today, contact the photographer via email at or call 410 974-1234.

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HERNDON 2006
1 Hour 14 Minutes 13 Seconds

New Record Time set by the Class of 2009

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Brian Richards, 3rd Company, was supported by his fellow Classmates long enough to remove the Plebe Dixie Cup Cover from the top of the 21' Herndon Monument and replace it with a Midshipman's Cover, thus officially ending Plebe year for the Class of 2009 in record time.  The previous record of 1h 16m 13s was held by the Class of 2008 who stood by helplessly as this Plebe Class completed the Herndon Climb in the least time since the monument was first greased to make the task more difficult.
The new record, however, may have an asterisk beside it in the Official Record Book because, whether by new regulation, accident or design, the Dixie Cup this year did not appear to be affixed to the top of the Monument with the usual 4' of Duct Tape.

Congratulations to the Class of 2009!  Plebes No More!

For complete photo coverage of this year's Herndon Climb plus hundreds of photos of Sea Trials and the 4/C Welcome Parade, click on the photo in this article.

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We've MOVED!!!


Announcing our NEW EMAIL ADDRESSES...


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It's been months in the making but we have finally completed our move to our new web server at
www.USNA.org. Why did we move?  For the same reasons that most folks move... More space, a chance to renovate, and because the new neighborhood insures our continued growth and improved service to our members and USNA.  We might also add "better schools" but there is no better school than USNA.

What's it mean to our members?  A faster, more reliable web presence; expanded services in our Photo Gallery, Parents' Handbook, Classified Ads; and more space in which to host Parent's Club Web Sites.  But best of all, it means that all of our listserv addresses are now easier than ever to remember...


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That's right.  Our email lists all have new, shorter addresses which are easier than ever to remember.  AND... We invite you to substitute our new addresses in your email address book so that when you write to our members, you will be using the New and Improved email addresses.

Spread the word!  Tell all your friends and fellow parents!  Our new home is bigger and better than ever and our Moderators are more dedicated than ever to continuing our support of Parents of Midshipmen and the US Naval Academy.   For more information on how to address email to your fellow parents, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page by clicking HERE.

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Princton, NJ - 26 MAR 05     Men's Crew


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   USNA Men's Crew competed against Princeton on Saturday.  Under thickening clouds with chilly temps and variable winds, the Lightweight's had a very good day on Lake Carnegie winning the 1st and 2nd Varsity races and the 1st Freshman event.  The 3rd Varsity boat finished just 2.4 seconds behind Princeton.  Heavyweights improved against last years times but finished #2 to Princeton.  Photos shared by Mimi Leonard (Martin '08)

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8th Annual USNA-Net
Get-Together
May 17, 2006
at Buddy's

Everyone's Invited!

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Every year the members of USNA-Net get together on the evening before Herndon for coctails, hors d'vouers and camaraderie.  It's your chance to meet your Moderators and many of your fellow members.  Bring your entire family, your Mid and even your Mid's sponsors for a really great time.

Casual Attire - Cash bar - Free Hot Hors d'vours provided through the courtesy of Buddy's Crab and Ribs right in downtown Annapolis only 3 blocks from Gate 1.  9 P.M. to Midnight

For Details CLICK HERE.

Take a look at some great photos of past Get-Togethers by clicking HERE.

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