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SCHOLARSHIP FUND HONORS ‘80 GRAD
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By CAPT Robert J. Fine, Jr. Headmaster During the second week of March, representatives of the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and the Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC) visited Admiral Farragut Academy to evaluate our school for purposes of re‐accreditation. The standard practice for independent schools allows each to conduct an evaluation of their strengths and weaknesses, threats and opportunities, and to receive valuable insight from other professional educators. It is comprehensive and exhaustive, but from the positive feedback we received, it was clear to the evaluation team that Admiral Farragut Academy is well equipped to produce leaders for the 21st century. In its report, the evaluation team commends the academy for our outstanding technological
strides, our curriculum, faculty, innovate multi‐cultural programs, and perhaps most importantly, our commitment to our mission, which stands on three pillars – academic excellence, leadership, and social development. It is difficult to express how pleased we are to have our efforts validated by other professionals. And perhaps it is no coincidence that our much anticipated 75th anniversary is just over the horizon. This is a time for celebration and of pride. With all the festivities we have planned, not the least of which is the 75th celebration, the event is the ideal opportunity for all alumni to once again realize, that it is indeed an honor to have graduated from such a fine institution. As I write about growth, much of what I can discuss will be obvious to our alumni upon their return. Our campus has improved. Our athletic facilities are competitive, from Al Ross Stadium to the newly
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renovated Huntley gymnasium. Our classrooms employ state‐of‐the‐art technology and are supplemented by five separate computer labs, including one dedicated to the study of foreign languages. Our cadets are happy, involved, and motivated. Our teachers are caring and professional. Our Residence Hall is in the process of substantial renovations. The campus itself is now even completely wireless, meaning that our cadets now have the ability to access the Internet from almost anywhere, including their dorm rooms. Next year, as we move deeper into the 21st century, laptop computers will be required of our students and will become an essential part of the learning experience. The results of our evaluation exceeded our most optimistic predictions. The findings of the evaluation team could not have been more positive. They praised everything I have already mentioned and went a great deal further. In addition to affirming our mission, they praised our Strategic Plan – essentially our short and long term goals for the future, and also recognized the development of our Four Core Values – integrity, honor, perseverance, and wellness – as not only clearly at work in our cadet corps, but as vital to the long term survival, and uniqueness, of Admiral Farragut Academy. With this recent re‐accreditation such a rousing success, I want to thank you all for your support over the years, and to urge you to become even more involved. We want our alumni to come home to Farragut and to help continue to move our school forward. Our accomplishments have not simply been the results of work since our last accreditation five years ago, but of the 75 years of character borne out of our alumni, our parents, our faculty, and our cadets. 75 years after its creation, Farragut still stands tall and resolute, a lighthouse guiding its ships through choppy seas and toward safe ports. You have much to be proud of as an alumnus of Admiral Farragut Academy. I again encourage you to be a part of our 75th anniversary festivities. God speed to you all, and God Bless Admiral Farragut Academy.
Pictures of our beautiful campus! (Increase the size of the screen to 200% to better enjoy them!!!)
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JEAN‐FRANÇOIS ROSSIGNOL, MD, PhD, Establishes...“The Rossignol Academic Chair in Science” On Friday morning, April 11th, Dr. Jean‐François Rossignol presented his personal check for $200,000.00 to Headmaster, CAPT Robert J. Fine, Jr. as fulfillment of his pledge to establish the Rossignol Academic Chair in Science for Admiral Farragut Academy. Dr. Rossignol is one of our newest members of the AFA Board of Trustees. He is a world‐ renowned researcher and educator in the field of tropical medicines. You can find him in Who’s Who in America and the World as a scientist‐educator. Dr. Rossignol is also celebrated in South America, and Africa. As a scientist‐educator at Dr. Jean‐François Rossignol Stanford University he is recognized for his medical thesis finding a cure for diarrhea and hepatitis illnesses in Africa. He is now doing extensive research in the field of human genomes. Our benefactor, is a unique human being who has placed his quest for helping humanity ahead of his pocketbook. Those who have benefited the most from his genius are those who through no fault of their own are unable to pay for the great gifts he has bestowed upon them. These peoples are insolvent people living in some of the poorest areas of our world, and suffering from infirmities that are so prevalent in their world. These diseases have been a challenge for Dr. Rossignol to conquer. Jean‐François Rossignol was born in Lyon, France. He attended the Sorbonne University in Paris, France from which he acquired his MD and PhD degrees. He is married, and he and his wife Patricia are our neighbors. He has two children by a former marriage, a son living in the United States, and a daughter living in Rome, Italy. Both of his children were brought up in Rome. Dr. Rossignol serves as Chairman and Chief Science Officer of Romark Laboratories, L.C. The motto of the Romark Laboratories is “Passion for Science. Passion for Life.” We are proud to have him as a friend and neighbor, and we are delighted that he has offered to participate in our 75th Anniversary Celebration next year. CAPT Fine accepts the $200K check.
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NYC Alumni Gathering at the Penn Club
On February 29th we had a wonderful Alumni Gathering in NYC at the Penn Club of the University of Pennsylvania. Our host for the luncheon was AFA alumnus Donald Schreiber ‘46 who is also a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. Though the weather was cold and blustery, there was a large contingent of Admiral Farragut Alumni present, including one wife and a guest. AFA Board Chairman, George J. Michel ‘49 spoke to the gathered alumni and presented an accurate picture of the condition of the school. He is the first member of the alumni to ever hold the position as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The Board has recently established new by‐laws requiring a rotating board of trustees, with term limits, and in addition they have added ex‐officio members. Mr. Michel indicated that the new Board of Trustees welcomes the attendance of alumni at any of its board meetings to assure transparency. He said, the desire of the Board is to establish an endowment program that will provide economic stability to the academy. These endowment gifts are for perpetuity and thus provide interest support to the school in the manner decided by the endowment donor. He encourages all alumni to make bequests a part of their manner of support. This has distinct advantages for the present, and will benefit the academy at a future moment. CAPT Robert J. Fine, Jr., Headmaster spoke about the dynamics of the academic and educational programs at the academy. He mentioned that there will be five Service Academy appointments this year. Three, to the US Naval Academy; one, to West Point; and one, to the US Air Force Academy. Also, we will have
at least (12) ROTC Scholarships. The academy has raised the bar considerably over the last decade with our graduates attending many of the top universities in the country, such as Harvard, Duke, Northwestern, North Carolina (Chapel Hill), the University of Florida, and Vanderbilt. Alumni President Christian T. Chiari ‘92 spoke about the positive direction of the academy. He mentioned that he has personally witnessed alumni at Homecoming events talking to each other for over 20 minutes as they reminisced their AFA years before they realized they each had attended different campuses. Also, present was Christian Wagner ‘82 who will be the Alumni President for the 75th Anniversary in April of 2009. Other Alumni present at the Gathering in NYC were: Robert Cooper ‘ 52, David Cutler ‘88, William Garwood ‘49 Past Alumni President, Sam Heineman ‘49, Martin Ludwig ‘54, Fred Meyers ‘46, Ron Rubin ‘79, Howard Sakolsky ‘47 and Joy Stein , Don Schreiber ‘46 Past Alumni President, Donald Schwartz ‘49, Alex Siegel ‘03, William P. Smith ‘56 and his wife Faythe, Beverley C. Tyler ‘57, Robert C. Waldman ‘55, and Frank Wendt ‘42 Past Alumni President.
Board Chair George Michel ‘49 answers questions from Beverly C. Tyler ‘57 and Frank P. Wendt ‘42.
CLASS OF 1980 ESTABLISHES A MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Friends and family of Carlos Armando Uhrbach, Class of 1980 South Campus, are honoring his memory through the creation of a memorial fund to assist the continuing construction of the Alumni Center/Museum on the St. Petersburg campus of Admiral Farragut Academy. Uhrbach graduated from AFA in May, 1980; after more than five (5) years of education at the St. Petersburg Campus. He died in Miami, Florida, in February of 1987.
Named the Carlos A. Uhrbach Memorial Fund, friends, family and fellow classmates from the Class of 1980 are raising funds for a permanent fixture inside the new Alumni Center / Museum. Initial thoughts are a “computer/ technology center” for students, faculty, alumni and the general public to use.
This future gift will create a lasting legacy; not only for our fallen classmate’s family, but also to better connect fellow classmates who are currently living all over the world back to Admiral Farragut Academy. David L. Bowser, AFA
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Senior Class President of 1980, is leading this effort with oversight by Bill Monrose, CDR and Alumni Director of AFA.
In addition to the Uhrbach Memorial Fund proceeds to help purchase computer equipment, a permanent plaque will signify and enshrine this space to read:
GIFT FROM THE CARLOS A. UHRBACH MEMORIAL FUND Friends of the AFA South Campus – Class of 1980 April 2009
The goal of this one‐year fundraising effort is to collect at least $10,000. A formal check presentation will occur at the 75th Anniversary of Admiral Farragut in April 2009. Donations to the Carlos A. Uhrbach Memorial Fund should be mailed to Michael Hajek, Jr., CPA, also a member of the AFA Class of 1980: Michael Hajek, Jr., CPA Hajek & Hajek: Certified Public Accountants 5308 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, Florida 33707
“Man the Rail” Alumni Tradition Marks its Third Year! The graduation for the 74th Graduating Class is just around the corner. For the past two years, Alumni (most wearing their Alumni Shirt) have attended the Graduation Exercises. This year, the Graduation is May 17th and we are expecting another large turnout of alumni to welcome the graduating classmen into the Admiral Farragut Alumni Association. Just before the graduates march to the front of the academy for the traditional concluding exercise, the alumni “Man the Rail” from the fountain to the Graduation Arch and congratulate them as they pass. On the outside of the Graduation Arch, the Alumni Association President, Christian T. Chiari ‘92 welcomes each new alumni. Immediately thereafter the new graduates sound the USS Farragut, DDG 37 ship’s bell as they continue to the front grinder for the final traditional conclusion of the graduation exercises by throwing their “hats in the air.”
Join us at Graduation and Man the Rail as we Welcome our New Alumni!
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Yes Virginia, Kentucky, and Massachusetts, There will be a 2008 Homecoming! There has been some confusion concerning the 2008 Homecoming.
The 2008 Homecoming Celebration is scheduled for this coming fall and will be held Oc‐ tober 30th, 31st (Halloween), and November 1st. Everything will be as in the past with respect to a gathering of alumni to celebrate the following special reunion years:
1938—70th 1943—65th 1948—60th 1953—55th 1958—50th
1963—45th 1968—40th 1973—35th 1978—30th 1983—25th
1988—20th 1993—15th 1998—10th 2003— 5th
WHAT EVENTS ARE BEING PLANNED? GOLF EVENT, OCT. 31ST AT 0800 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOUNDATION MEETING ANNUAL DRESS PARADE OF CADETS ALUMNI PARADE ALUMNI DRILL COMPETITION RIFLE RANGE COMPETITION SAILING AT THE WATERFRONT
ALUMNI CAMPUS TOURS ALUMNI “SPIRIT” PARTY FOOTBALL TAILGATE PARTY FOOTBALL GAME ALUMNI AWARDS CEREMONY CROWNING OF HOMECOMING COURT BLUE JACKET INDUCTION HOMECOMING REUNION DINNER BLUE JACKET CLUB BRUNCH
Annual Blue Jacket Club Induction New Blue Jacket Club Members to be Inducted at Homecoming ‘08
In 2002, Admiral Farragut Academy introduced its exclusive Blue Jacket Club to recognize those who have contributed $100,000 or more toward the enrichment of the Academy. Each year at Homecoming, the club's roster is expanded with a public ceremony where new members receive their Blue Jacket blazers. This year's inductees are Pat and Jean‐François Rossignol. Current club members include Paula and George Michel ‘49, Karan and Al Ross ‘49, Anatoly Sverdlin and Alla Bershadskya, Kennedy and Martin Garcia, Kelly and Stuart Lasher, Janet Huntley, Claudia and Robert Sokolowski, Harold Gaines ‘50, Ginny and George Theobald ‘39, and Barbara and Frank Wendt ‘42.
The Annual Blue Jacket Club Brunch will be held at 10:30 am on Sunday, November 2, 2008 at The Renaissance Vinoy Resort in downtown Saint Petersburg.
GULF BEACH ACCOMODATIONS INFORMATION
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WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS, BE SURE TO TELL THEM YOU WANT THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY SPECIAL RATE! Trade Winds Island Grand Resort 5600 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 Telephone (727) 363‐2215 Fax (727) 363‐2221 GUESTROOM RATES FOR ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY ALUMNI AND GUESTS: Trade Winds Island Grand Resort is pleased to confirm the following special guestroom rates for the Fall 2008 Homecom‐ ing Celebration: Standard Hotel Rooms $155.00, per room, per night, based upon availability. Tropical Hotel Room $170.00, per room, per night, based upon availability. Gulf Front Parlor Rooms $180.00 per room, per night, based upon availability. Standard One Bedroom Suite $185.00 per room, per night, based upon availability .Tropical One Bedroom Suite $200.00 per room per night, based upon availability
Trade Winds Sandpiper Hotel & Suites Next door to the Trade Winds Island Grand Hotel on the Gulf of Mexico. GUESTROOM RATES FOR ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY ALUMNI AND GUESTS: Trade Winds Sandpiper Hotel & Suites is pleased to confirm the following special guestroom rates for the Fall 2008 Homecoming Celebration: Courtyard Hotel room $145.00, per room, per night, based upon availability Courtyard One Bedroom Suite $170.00, per person, per night, based upon availability. Gulf Front One Bedroom Suite $200.00 per suite, per night, based upon availability BILMAR BEACH RESORT 10650 Gulf Boulevard Treasure Island, FL 33706 Telephone (727) 360‐5531 FAX (727) 360‐2362 1(800) 826‐9724 BILMARBEACHRESORT.COM GUESTROOM RATES FOR ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ACADEMY AND GUESTS: The following discounted rates are available and reservations must be made by calling the hotel directly at (727) 360‐ 5531 and ask for the Admiral Farragut Rate. All rooms are based on space availability, single/double occupancy. All rates are subject to applicable taxes and a $1.00 plus tax “Safe Warranty Fee”. (SS) Gulf Front Studio $109.00, per room, per night Gulf Front Studio (SS) Well appointed brand new rooms located in the Shell Building overlooking the white sandy beaches and the Gulf of Mexico. Two (2) queen beds, mini‐refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and electronic safe. (DS) Deluxe Gulf Front Studio $129.00, per room, per night Roomy deluxe gulf front studio with a private balcony located in the Palms Building overlooking the sparkling blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Two (2) queen beds, flat panel LCD TV, Kitchenette with custom cabinetry and granite counter tops equipped with dishware, and a two (2) burner flat top stove, mini‐refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker and electronic safe. Suites and Penthouse are available through the Sales Office. We will offer discounted rates for the Suites and Penthouses based upon availability. Payment Procedures—all room reservations require a credit card to guarantee the reservation and date!
WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS, BE SURE TO TELL THEM YOU WANT THE AFA SPECIAL RATE!
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CLASS NEWS PA with his wife Jacquelin Georgens. Frank says, “We are currently residing in a wonderful retirement community, The Highlands at Wyomissing” a suburb of Reading, PA. We have five children, Susan, Barbara, Peter, Corde and Frank II, and four grandchildren, Kimberly and Carey (Harlow) in California, and Jacob and Madeline (Aglow) who live in Massachusetts. You can reach Frank at his telephone Number: (610) 603‐0319.
wheelchairs. Clayton said that after all those years dealing with computers at Ford he decided to take the easy course and eliminate them from his life. You can reach him at: 574/293‐0369. I’m sure he’d be glad to hear from you. I sent him a list of his 1943 classmates, so maybe you’ll hear from him as well. Samuel Heineman III ‘49 – Sam lives in Wayne, Florida. He didn’t send us any news, but did request that we send him the Reveille by Lewis J. Hammond ‘42— Lewis is email. Sam attended our NYC retired, He and Nancy live in Gathering on February 29th. We Nantucket, MA. They have 4 enjoyed visiting with him. You can children and 4 grandchildren. contact Sam at his email address: Phone: 508‐228‐9602. shiii@verizon.net. Richard Webbe ‘37, Wilmer Ifill ‘37, Paul de la Llama ‘42 – Paul sent us an email update. Paul is the father Joel H. Jacobs, ‘49 – We received and his two Grandsons. of Rico de la Llama ‘75. (Paul, our an online update from Joel. He was inactive Richard S. Webbe ‘37 thrilled the records indicate that Ed C. Steinmetz has been unknown for since 2005. alumni at the reunion dinner with We’re glad to an recitation of his experience some time. If anyone knows of his have you while an AFA Cadet. He related a whereabouts, I hope they will contact both of us. You will locate back “first person” report on the onboard explosion of the Hindenburg. I an ex‐roommate and alumni after a few dare say, this was an astounding classified as “overboard.”) Paul is living in Acworth, GA. You can years. He event to personally witness. Richard lives in Melbourne, Florida contact him as his telephone and his wife Julie live in Jupiter, with his wife, Peggy. Here are his number: 770‐712‐9568, or his Florida. Joel is a retired Master grandsons! You can reach Richard email address: llama3@gmail.com. Mariner, and held a U.S. Navy "D" at his Qualification as a Senior Skipper ‐ Clayton S. Quimbach ‘43 ‐ Clayton email Oceans. From 1995 until 2001, he sent us an update. He and his wife served as a Varsity Offshore Coach are living in Elkhart, Indiana. He at the U.S. Naval Academy. He also was sad to learn of the death of has been active in the Association Sam Ogden ‘43N last September. of Naval Aviation, and was Mc Clayton is retired from the Ford Campbell's Aces Squadron Motor Company where he worked address: rwebbe@cfl.rr.com. founding CO, and its first vice as an Engineer. He says he is commodore until 2003. Joel was an th Frank Iverson Clain ‘39 – Frank unable to come to our 75 editor of the 1977 edition of sent us an Alumni Update. He is Homecoming in April of 2009 as Bowditch, NAVPUB 9, and a (Continued on page 9) retired and is living in Wyomissing, both he and his wife are in
Wilmer M. Ifill ‘37 – Wilmer and his wife Joan, live in Sarasota, Florida. He attended this year’s Homecoming Celebration along with his two grandsons. (His grandsons are alumni who did not graduate). He and a fellow classmate, Richard S. Webbe ‘37 are in the picture below along with Wilmer’s two grandsons. You can contact Wilmer at his email address: wmifill@verizon.net
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CLASS NEWS Germany and Italy. Do we have ant published author on marine graduates from AFA South in those technical topics. In 2003, he and his countries? I thought an Alumni wife Julie started a small internet meeting might be fun...May the wind fill your sails and good food company, based on their mutual interests, whose focus is on your stomach. Bill Emerson. ‘52” nautical antiques with a sub‐ You can contact Bill at his email specialty in navigation instruments. address: oldhealeys@mac.com. Some of his memberships include; (We are researching for alumni in Association of Naval Aviation, these countries and will send a pdf Naval Academy Sailing Squadron, list so you can contact them.) Naval Historical Foundation, Naval Order of the United States, Silver Franklin Rogers Brenner ‘54 ‐ Wings Fraternity, Tailhook Franklin sent us an Alumni Update Association among others. You can form. He is living in Quincy, IL with visit his website: http:// his wife Jolene. Franklin is retired landandseacollection.com. You can as an Airport Manager. Their son, reach Joel at his email address: Talmadge Brenner is an Attorney in Quincy, and has two sons, Tad, age joelhjacobs@bellsouth.net 13, and Miles, age 9. Their Alfred S. Ross ‘49 – Al sent us a daughter, Jolene G. Brenner Smith comment about the Reveille. He has for children, Jack, 12; Sonny II, said, “Bill, Excellent Job!!!! Al Ross. age 11; Luke, age 9, and Jade, age Al is living in South Dartmouth, MA. 8. You can reach Franklin at his A few months ago, Al and Ed email address: joleneg@adams.net. (Continued from page 8)
Page 9 address to send us an update. I’m sure your classmates would like to know what you’ve been up to as of late. Send along a picture too! You can accomplish this online at http://www.farragut.org/alumni.)
Robert C. Waldman ‘55 – Here is an email we received from Sarah Casteel's Mom, “Bob, Once again I want to thank you for treating Sarah to a wonderful time. She had very much fun in Florida ‐ she always loves being with you and participating in the tennis exhibitions. She is so fortunate to have such amazing opportunities and to meet such great people while doing what she loves most ‐ playing tennis. The old saying, when one door closes, another one opens, is so true. I am thankful every day for her involvement in tennis and for all the doors that have opened to her in the past few years ‐ and most Victor I. Fredda ‘54 – Vic sent us an importantly for all the fantastic, online update. He requests that unforgettable people along the we send him the Reveille via email. way. One day we are going to Vic sent us a meet!!! Sarah says nothing but nice update. GREAT things about you. Thank He said, “I you so very much, Lucy Quinn.” sent a photo (Bob Waldman has dedicated his DeSeta ‘67 visited with each other. without title. life to Tennis. He is the founder of We hope Al and Karen will be It's of me, my the Wheelchair Tennis Foundation. joining us in April of 2009 for the wife Nancy, one of our grand‐ It is certainly to his credit that he 75th Anniversary celebration. You daughters and her son.” recognized a way to transfer his can contact Al at his email address: great love for Tennis to those alross03@yahoo.com. individuals who have through no Anthony S. Mixer ‘54 – Tony sent fault of their own, become disabled us a change of email address. He said, “Bill: Please change my e‐mail in a way that prevents them from William Emerson ‘52 – Bill sent us playing Tennis in the traditional address to tonymixer@gmail.com. an email. He said, “Hi Bill, I'm off manner. He simply envisioned how Thanks, Anthony Mixer.” (Tony, to Europe with one of the cars this they might enjoy the sport from the you’re more than welcome. But, summer and will be in England, perspective of a wheelchair. We you need to use that new email (Continued on page 10) Holland, Denmark, Sweden,
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make of it. Keep up the excellent should all salute Bob for his vision work at the Academy. I am retired and dedication to these after 40 years as an administrator and faculty member in Higher individuals.) You can let Bob know how you feel Education. I am now doing about his life’s efforts in this regard consulting at colleges and by contacting him at his email universities as well as providing address: waldbob12@aol.com. expert witness testimony in cases involving Higher Education. I Burns E. Cameron ‘56 ‐ Burns founded the Association for visited with us on April 3rd. He is Student Judicial Affairs in 1986 and living in Standish, ME. Burns was in it now has over 1800 members. We the area for the funeral of his meet each year in Sand Key in Feb. cousin, and stopped by for a visit. ‐‐ had 879 people attend this year. He has requested that we send him I'm also the Chair of their the Reveille via email. You can Foundation. It keeps me busy. I am contact Burns at: also a Revolutionary War nut bcameron@roadrunner.com. See reading extensively and visiting article about Burns Cameron on Revolutionary War sites and Page 29. reenactments. I loved my visit to Farragut South Donald D. Gehring ‘56 ‐ “Bill, your to our Homecoming reunion a few update and Reveille were so years ago with Capt. Dieterly and informative. I am so proud of John Barlas. Sincerely, Donald Farragut and what it has done in Gehring.” You can reach Donald at email address: the lives of men and women. It is his truly a GREAT school. As an dgehrin1@earthlink.net. (Thank alumnus of Farragut North it is you for your kind comment. I’m sometimes difficult for me to relate placing the Poem you sent me on to Farragut South, but your another page in the Reveille. information about the Academy is so positive I can't help but feeling J. Fred Miller, III, MD ‘56 – We proud of the work that is being received an Alumni Update from done by the Academy that bears Fred. He lives in Osprey, Florida the name on my diploma. Thank with his wife, Angela. He says, “I you for making my diploma a am an Orthopedic Surgeon at the valued possession! I have written Haley VA Hospital in Tampa. I John Klopstock, a member of my retired from private practice in class at Farragut North and a 2004 to work at the Haley VA member of our football team that Hospital and now am busy as the year, who was listed in the Reveille Orthopedic Surgeon for the Poly with an e‐mail address. I am Trauma Group taking care of attaching a copy of a poem my returning injured IRAQ Vets. This is mother had written about our a great opportunity to help our team. I thought I would share it for Vets with fresh orthopedic whatever use you would want to problems. I’m very busy and happy (Continued from page 9)
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now!” You can contact J. Fred at his email address: JFredMillerIIIMD@comcast.net. Robert S. (Buddy) Gregg ‘58 – Buddy sent us an online update. He requests that we send the Reveille by email. Buddy is living in Montrose, AL. His news consisted on four words! “Still, alive and kicking!” You can contact Buddy at his email address: robertbgregg@cs.com. Frederick J. Abrams ‘59 – Frederick is living in Quinby, VA. He says, “Glenna and I have retired. I sold the family business; Union Fuel Company, after ownership for 45 years. We moved to Quinby, VA on Virginia’s eastern shore to fish, golf, and enjoy. You can contact Frederick at his email address: fabrams11@verizon.net. Edwin A. Caldwell ‘59 ‐ “WOW! That is a superb E‐ version. Please drop me from the snail mail list (to save $ for AFA) and keep up the e‐mail. (I) will see you at the next reunions. Our 50th coming up in ‘09 and I hope a lot of us will come. I’ll open our doors at our Sarasota, Florida home for as many as I can and will be glad to see them all. Bill, I treasure what AFA did for me. When my local grandson is old enough for residence there, he will come. We’re too far to commute and too close to miss the opportunity of a first class education. What a dilemma. Another thought – I feared a majority of my classmates (Continued on page 11)
CLASS NEWS time of my retirement, I was Dean from the year before and the year of the College of Arts & Humanities after ‘59 were cut off by at Houston Baptist University.” Jim Vietnam. Now I find many have and his wife are living in survived it and it is a joy to Georgetown, TX. You can reach know. AFA North and South have Jim at his email address: produced a multitude of successful, jtaylor@hbu.edu. respectful, and dedicated citizens – here and abroad. God bless them Christopher Wormwood ‘61 – all and God bless AFA today.” Chris and Sharon have moved to Ed Caldwell You can reach Ed at Sarasota, Florida. We have two his email address: daughters and four grandchildren. I have enjoyed a career as a Realtor ed.caldwell@verizon.net. with Coldwell Banker for many Charles L. Eberling ‘60 – Charles is years, which has given me time for living in Manchester, NJ. He asks my great enjoyment of racing that we send him the Reveille by catamaran sailboats. For many email each time it comes out on years my brother Peter and I have the web. Here is what Charles had raced in the Tampa Bay area and to say, “Hi, Just an update for our around the country, so sailing new mailing and email address. never left me after Farragut and Recently retired from the YKK has been one of the great joys of Corporation and looking forward to my life. You can contact him at his our own time. Plan to be in Florida email address: in January looking for a snow bird chris@wormwood.com. Chris also address. If time permits will try to wants to receive the Reveille by stop in. Charlie.” You can reach email. Charlie at his email address: Jeffrey B. Miller ‘63 ‐ We had the Lindaeb1@hwmail.net. pleasure of giving Jeffrey a tour of Eric C. Schmidt ‘61 – Eric recently the campus recently. Here is his visited with Mr. David Kresge, take on his visit. “Bill, I wanted to History Teacher at AFA North. take this opportunity to thank you They had dinner together in New so very much in taking the time to York City in late October 2007. Mr. give me the VIP tour of AFA a Kresge was Eric’s teacher in 1960‐ couple of weeks ago. It was truly a 61. Eric is presently living in memorable trip south from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. (Sadly, we Pensacola. I particularly enjoyed do not have an email address to meeting other members of the pass along to his classmates and staff, especially those in the Naval friends.) Science Dept. I look forward seeing you again in October for my Dr. James S. Taylor ‘61 – Dr. Taylor 45th reunion. V/R, Jeff Miller ‘63 retired in May 2005 after a 37 year North Campus.” (Jeff, career in higher education. He The pleasure is all mine! I look sent us an update. He says, “At the forward to seeing you again in (Continued from page 10)
Page 11 October and I hope you will be able to bring your son along with you. Did the GPS work okay for your trip home? I hope so! Please stay in touch. Bill). William Siebel ‘64 – Here’s the latest contact from Bill Siebel. “Bill, Great Reveille! You can really make it long when it's electronic and doesn't cost a fortune to print!” (Thank you Bill, we are able to deliver a beautiful product online. The pictures are in full color. I hope everyone will soon give us permission to send their Reveille by email. This could save approximately $20,000 annually in printing and postage costs.) Bill goes on to say, “I love the idea of the reunion in April, 2009. Much better time of year. Will this one be mainly for the classes ending in 3 and 8 though? Will the 4's and 9's be then also or in October ‘09? I hope it will be that April and, if so, please let all the classmates know this well ahead so they can plan vacation (for those who are still working!). We’re looking forward to returning (again).” You can contact Bill at his email address: BillSiebel@aol.com. Rev. Richard W. Bower ‘65 CH (COL), AUS (Ret.) – Richard is living in Hagerstown, MD 21740 where he is presently serving as a Staff Chaplain at the Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown. He asks, “Can anyone tell me how to get in touch with Thomas Brooks Dudley ‘66? I would really like to speak with him, as we roomed together for 4 years at AFA and now we’ve (Continued on page 12)
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Paul now lives in Dallas, OR. You drifted apart. (Richard, I’m sorry to can contact him to renew advise that Thomas B. Dudley ‘66’s friendships at his email address: record is inactive pault@jwfowler.com. since August 2006. If anyone knows of Andrew Elson ‘67 – Here is another his present compliment! “Thanks for the address, I hope Reveille, Bill! I browsed every page. they will forward it I noted that Charlie Duke lives not on to both of us.) too far from me. I wonder if I can He continues, get to see him?” (I’m sure Charlie “Also I’m attaching would enjoy a visit with an AFA a photo taken right before we alumnus. I know he is a very busy pushed up to Baghdad. Pro Deo et guy, but even a busy bee lights on a Patria.” You can contact REV flower once in a while for a rest. Bower at his email address: Why don’t you try to make a connection? I know you’ll be able Chapbower@yahoo.com. to see him for sure during the 75th J. Robert (Bob) McGarvey ‘65 – Anniversary of AFA, April 21‐25, Bob and Elizabeth are living in Saint 2009. He will be here the better Johns, Florida. Though he did not part of a week.) “Ever since our send us any news we’re passing 40th, most of us have been keeping along his request to receive the in touch via email, and are Reveille by email. You can contact "spending more time" with each him at his email address: other than we did at School. jrmcg0447@comcast.net. Regards, Andrew Elson AFA ‘67.” (Drew, I keep hearing this David Johnson ‘66 – We received from alumni. Reveille has served as the following comment from David a way to keep in touch through the concerning the Reveille. “WOW! alumni updates and email Very impressive! You guys have addresses.) done a great job on the newsletter. Congratulations and keep up the Karoly Eiser ‘70 – We received an great work.” (David, Thank you for online update from Karoly. He is your very kind comment! This is a living in Guayaquil, Equador. He work of love by your Alumni requests that we send him the Director!) Reveille via email. He says, “For many years I have managed my Paul K. Trahan ‘66 DNG – Paul sent own plastic factory. Now I am half‐ us an email. It read, “I attended way retired. I just bought a AFA my freshman and sophomore beautiful hotel by the beach that years, then my father was keeps me busy. “You can plan a transferred to Japan with the 7th nice South American vacation with fleet. As a military brat, I attended your AFA classmate by contacting several high schools, but always him for a reservation to his considered AFA as my high school.” beautiful hotel. His email address (Continued from page 11)
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is: eiserkaroly@hotmail.com. Kirk W. Reasoner ‘71 – Kirk is living in Elk Grove Village, IL. He checked in with an update online. He said, “I’m retired from the Air Force since 1999 as a Senior Master Sergeant. (I’ve) spent most of my career as a “Loadmaster”. I did tours in Vietnam and Desert Storm. Currently (I’m) working as Chief of Security for GE Healthcare in Barrington, IL.” You can reconnect with Kirk at his email address: kreasoner55@comcast.net. James T. Adams ‘72 ‐ Jim sent us an online contact. He and his wife, Leta are living in Tulsa, OK. Jim did not send any news. We do not have an email address, or a telephone number. I hope he will send us an update about himself and his family that we can reprint in an upcoming edition of REVEILLE. I’m sure his classmates and friends would like to know what he’s been up to since graduation. COL. Anuwongse Amatyakul ‘72 You can write to Anuwongse at: 35/21 Moo 3, Phaholyothin Rd., Bangkhen Bangkok 10220, THAILAND Francisco J. Pigna ‘72 – Franc is living in Miami Beach, Florida. His email address is:
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Francisco. They were visiting the area seeking to rekindle and fjp356@yahoo.com. Franc would strengthen Farragut's relationship like us to email the REVEILLE to with Alumni from both the North him. He did not send us any news, however, he did send a picture. Donald A. Hofstetter ‐ ‘74 – Don is and South campus. I was optimistic (Franc, thanks for the update! currently living in Texas. He wants to hear of the efforts the school's Please send us something we can to receive the Reveille via email. Administration is taking to ensure pass along to your classmates.) (Thanks Don, sending the Reveille Farragut remains academically via email saves the school some competitive and financially sound Robert L. Griffin, Jr. ‘73 – Robert major printing expenses that we amongst the nation’s top college sent us an update. He says, “I am a can use for the Academic programs prep schools. We talked about Senior Vice President in Wealth of the Academy. Everyone can still plans that are in the works to Farragut's 75 Management for Smith Barney. I print out anything they’d like to celebrate have been with my wife, Cheri, for keep, either in color or black and Anniversary, planned for APRIL 34 years. (We) have three children, white from the Reveille pdf email 2009, so BLOCK YOUR CALENDARS three grandchildren and one on the file.) Don says, “Currently, I am NOW! There will be more details way. I am thoroughly enjoying working with the Department of and announcements coming from being a grandfather and I am very Homeland Security in Texas. It is a the school in the next few months. blessed to have all of my children long way from New Jersey and (It) sounds as though there will be and grandchildren living here in New York, but the time that I now four or five days of events with San Antonio.” You can email get to spend with my family is Alumni, students, and the Robert at his email address: priceless. My grandson, Caleb, was community, starting mid‐week rgriffin13@aol.com. born on July through the weekend. They are 17, 2007 also planning activities for those Robert G. Neefe ‘73 – Robert sent and he and who bring children so the kids have us an online update. He requests his mother, fun things to keep them occupied. that we send him future Reveille’s Unlike a Class Reunion, this is for my via email. He says, "I am still with all Alumni to participate in. The daughter, Spirit Airlines at Tampa Chrissy, are living with my wife, goal is to bring as many alumni International Airport (KTPA), 5+ Kathy, and I. My son Eric, is back to St Pete as possible (>500) years. My primary duty is currently enrolled at UT‐Austin and to celebrate and enjoy time with "Operations". I work at the Ticket is in a pre ‐Law program. Kathy former classmates and friends. I Counter, Gate C‐44, and inventory and I are both proud of our offered to reach out to the Class of and order all supplies needed for children and the accomplishments ‘75N and get the enthusiasm going the station. I also have to fly to they have strived to obtain.” You ‐ so this is just another good excuse other stations if they need help, can contact Donald at his email for us to get together and enjoy KFLL, January 2008 to fill in for ourselves once again. To those of address: Operation you on this distribution from other aerospy6364@sbcglobal.net. Agents that graduating classes, please contact are in David Lipsky ‘75 ‐ “Dear AFA your classmates as well so we can Navitaire Brothers: Last Friday Cheryl and I have a strong Farragut North Training. had dinner with Captain Robert attendance. Stay tuned...... David” http:// Fine , AFA Headmaster, and Sandra Contact David at his email address: www.navitaire.com/ , My latest Tabor ‐ AFA Director of idlipsky@yahoo.com. pictures are available on Google at: Development here in San (Continued on page 14) http://picasaweb.google.com/ (Continued from page 12)
home. Robert” You can contact Robert at his email address: robert1214@gmail.com.
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Ian D. Lipsky ‘75 ‐ “Dear Brothers‐‐‐ I have wonderful news and I hope Buz and Gina don’t mind me sharing. We are all well represented in our fine Navy. Our Shipmate, (Mark Buzby) received a promotion to Two Star Rear Admiral. I believe they call it Rear Admiral, Upper Half. Buz, will have me Brace Up, if I forgot some of my Plebe year rates, compliments of Reef Points. Buz, I hope I may speak for our Wonderful Class of Admiral Farragut! We wish you well and are one heck of lucky bunch to have you as our Shipmate!!! I hope we can all get together soon to celebrate. I wish you all well, and hope you are well and healthy. Way to go Rear Admiral, Upper Half!!! Go Navy! Beat Army! Your Shipmate, Scrappy.” Mike Harris ‘76 – We recently received this information from Mike. He says, “Bill, Thank you for the recent edition of the Reveille. I was saddened to read about Ken Francis' passing. He was a fine Cadet and friend during our time there. Do you have any contact information for Lorenzo Lamas? If not, perhaps Dave Lipsky has it. I attended Farragut North with Lorenzo and was in his Platoon in 3rd Company. I actually took over as the Platoon Commander when he moved to the Battalion Staff (his senior year). I live in FL and would like to see about meeting him while he is in Palm Beach at The Colony later this month. Thanks, Mike Harris ‘76” You can reach
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and moved from the Washington, DC area into a new farm that I built near Ocala, Florida. My girlfriend Angie, my daughter (who recently turned 18), and I are avid participants in the hunter/jumper discipline. I consider myself extremely lucky to be able to enjoy everyday like it is a vacation. Clearly the leadership skills and experiences I learned while at Farragut were the foundation that enabled me to rise and succeed in the corporate world at a very young age. Now that I am close by again, I hope to venture down for my 30th homecoming this year. Please email me the Reveille.” You can reach Bruce at his email address: bruce@chovnick.com. Carlos F. Colon ‘80 – We received an online update from Carlos who lives in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He did not give us any news. However, he gave us a new email address. You can contact Carlos at: nuevocaminopr@yahoo.com. Philip A. Krick, Jr. ‘80 – Phil sent us an online update. He would like to receive the Reveille via email. Phil is living in Cramerton, NC. Though he sent us no news, he did send us his email address so we’re passing it along so you can contact him and get an update about what he’s been up to since his graduation in 1980. Pkrickjr@pga.com. Does the “pga” stand for Professional Golf Association? Richard A. Rodman ‘80 – Richard sent us and online update. He is (Continued on page 15)
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CLASS NEWS again (March 15th). We will plan a now living in Lowell, MA. He says, trip to visit the Bay area and stop “This is the first time I have been in in, no doubt. Please emphasize to touch with the school since the cadets of AFA that the graduating uh... 28 years ago! I experience they are going through hope to get back in touch with is building friendships that will last some old friends and classmates. a lifetime…something very Wow this is exciting! Richard” You different from their counterparts can contact Richard and tighten up at public schools. Thanks again! your connections at is email Michael Simms.” You can reach address: mobyrod@msn.com. Michael at his email address: Richard want us to send him the Michaelsimmsfl@hotmail.com. Reveille by email. (Thanks Richard, (Michael, Congratulations on your sending the Reveille by email saves wedding. You’ll have to send us money that we can direct to the some pictures, especially of school’s academics! Besides, Madeline and Olivia too!) Reveille by email is in full color!) Juan Felipe Sosa Vorbeck ‘80 – Michael H. Simms ‘80 – Michael Juan is living in Quito, Ecuador. His send us the following update: “Bill, telephone number is 593‐2‐237‐ Thanks for the great update. It will 1894. He sent us an online update. Here is what he had to say, “I am be something that I share with my two young daughters as evidence married to Cristina for 24 years, that they can be involved and have two sons, Felipe 22 and Pedro contribute! For your records: I am José 18. I have been working in the living in Palm City, Florida with my automotive business in Ecuador for two daughters (Madeline 11 and the past 18 years. Please send me Olivia 8). I was widowed three the Reveille by email at: jsosa@neohyundai.com.ec years ago, and received great support from my Faith, Family and George Romagnoli ‘81 – George Friends… to include some of my sent along some good news by AFA classmates. WOW! Was that awesome! I attended a party for email. He said, “Bill, Here is some Kristian Irr’s ‘80 wife last month info on me for the alumni news. I where the band headlining was was married last year, and received lead by our own Dave Ellinor ‘80. I two adorable little children, 11 and roomed with Dave junior year, and 7 years old in the bargain. As a true sign of the long lastingness of AFA Kris senior year…it was an awesome reunion and great to get relationships, four alums were at an Ellinor bear‐hug! It had been the wedding, and one more made way too long! The band ‘Southern the bachelor party but not the Soul” was a real treat…one that wedding. I am currently the AFA should feature at a reunion or Community Development Manager other event…top notch! I also got for Pasco County, to introduce my fiancé to Dave and Florida.” (George, we all extend our congratulations! Yes, the AFA Kris. I am excited to be marrying (Continued from page 14)
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David R. Hardee ‘82 – David is living in Columbia, SC. He did not send us any news, but here is his email address: drhardee@earthlink.net. Contact him and see what he’s been up to as of late. Maybe you can talk him into sending us some news we can reprint in a future Reveille. David asks us to email Reveille. Leland "Lee" B. Knight ‘83 – Lee contacted us online. He is living in South Carolina. He requested the Reveille via email. Lee didn’t give us any news, so you’ll just have to contact him at his email address: lkgt@netzero.net and catch up with him. It’s been a while since 1983. Col Richard J. LoCastro ‘84 USAF – We received a nice online update from Col. LoCastro. Here’s what he had to say, “Bill, Great to get the Reveille! Looks like Farragut is more than alive and well...and things are going great. I arrived here at Eglin Air Force Base ‐‐Ft. Walton Beach, FL last July... (was stationed in Ramstein, Germany previous to that) and I'm the Vice‐Wing Commander here of the base... My parents and in‐laws still live in St. Pete and I plan to visit them over my kid's spring break (24 Mar ‐ 4 Apr).... Was wondering if school is in session during those dates? Have visited the campus a few times over the years when home...but each and every time school was out (Continued on page 16)
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(Christmas & Summer Vacation). Hope to drop by during my trip home in March‐‐especially if cadets are there...Wanted you to know I'm here at Eglin...door always open up here to the Farragut cadets for a visit, field trip, etc... It's the largest base in the Department of Defense...very busy with a lot of interesting things here...and if I can ever do anything from this end‐‐just say the word. Seems like yesterday I was running around that place in my khakis....then it was off to the Air Force Academy...and I've been in the Air Force every since. Farragut definitely gave me a fantastic start. If class is in session when I come home in March...or during any of my other trips home...I'd definitely enjoy meeting with the Farragut cadets. (I) can discuss Service Academies and life in the military with any cadet who is interested. My Farragut experience was a good one...definitely served me well as I started in the Air Force and moved up the ladder...All the best to you and the faculty! My Air Force bio: http:// www.eglin.af.mil/library/ biographies/bio.asp? id=10589 ...Rick Farragut Class of ‘84, Rick J. LoCastro, Colonel, USAF, Commander, 96th Mission Support Group, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.” (What luck, we’re actually going to be here and open this year!) You can reach Rick at his email address: RickRosieL@aol.com. Dale R. Winke ‘84 – Dale is living in
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CLASS NEWS Boise, ID. Though he did not send along any news with his online update, he did send us his email address which we are passing along to you: winkhome@msn.com. Please contact him and convince him to send us a meaningful update including a picture. He wants to receive Reveille via email. Hans E. Buhrs ‘85 – Hans sent us an online update. He wants to be sure to receive the Reveille via email. He is living in Costa Rica. Here’s what he had to say: “(I’m) entering my 10th year working for the Dutch Embassy in Costa Rica. My wife, Martha Aguilar and I have two wonderful boys; Hans‐Alexander, 4 yrs, and Joshua, 1 yr. I have met with Jose Perez ‘85 several times in Panama, he is doing well. My brother, Bernard Buhrs ‘97 is married and his first son, Maximiliano, was born on March 18th, last month.” You can reach Hans at his email address: heb.nl@hotmail.com. CDR Vincent H. Scott ‘85 USN – We received an online comment from CDR Scott. He said, “Nice update Bill. (in latest Reveille), Thanks. I am still active Navy. Off to Stuttgart Germany and the
EUCOM staff this summer. Vince Scott ‘85” Be sure to contact Vince at his email address, especially while he’s in Germany! vhscott@worldnet.att.net. Alfredo E. Lovera ‘86 – Alfredo is living in Caracas, Venezuela. He sent us an online update requesting that we send him the Reveille by email. He did not send along any news, so you’ll have to contact him by his email address and pry some information out of him. If you find anything of interest, be sure and let me know so I can reprint it in the next Reveille. You can contact him as his email address: alfredo.enrique@yahoo.com. Kristen Smith Palmerton ‘86 – Kristen is living in Atlanta, GA. He too, requests that we send her the Reveille by email. Here is the news Kristen sent along, “(I am the) Director of Athletics at Pace Academy in Atlanta, GA. (My) wife Wendy Gard Palmerton, and I have been married 18 years. Children: Brooks 17, Shelby 16, Morgan 10, and Thurman Walker 7.” You can contact Kristin at his email address: kpalmerton@paceacademy.org. Andrew R. Rikarts ‘86 – Andrew sent us an online update. He is living in St. Petersburg. He requests that we send him the Reveille by email. Here is his update: “(I’m) Working in my fourth year at (Continued on page 17)
CLASS NEWS assured but neurotic 40 year‐old bachelor who attempts to make the US Department of Veterans Affairs as their Enterprise Technical sense of his complicated life as he Security Officer. I am one of the negotiates his sexual relationships world's 318 ISC2's Information in the shadow of his mother's Systems Security Engineering concentration camp experience. Professionals, still single, no kids Another film that I produced was and apparently good at dodging shot in St. Augustine, Florida and it bullets... :)” You can contact is titled, "Things That Hang From Andrew at his email address: Trees" and was released this arikarts@tampabay.rr.com. November on DVD nation‐wide. "Things That Hang From Trees,” stars Deborah Kara Unger who is a Joseph Christopher Slusher ‘86 – single mother and a lingerie model Chris is living in Glen Ellyn, IL. He in a bible belt, 1960's southern has requested that we send him town. She struggles to keep her life the Reveille via email. Thanks afloat amongst judging, small town Chris, it’s in full color as compared eyes that both resent and love her to black and white. You can reach beauty. Her son, 8 year‐old Chris at his email address: Tommy, is a frail boy, full of chris.slusher@alumni.duke.edu. dreams and fantasies caught in a town of misfits and bullies, with Phillip Andrew Russian ‘86 ‐ Phillip only his mother to protect sent us an online update. He is him.” (Wow! Joe, you are a busy living in Lutz, Florida. We have no producer! I’m sure all of your email address or telephone fellow alumni share in the wish that number, so if you know him and these films are very successful!) can contact him, ask him to please Joe has requested us to send him send us a complete update. the Reveille via email. You can Joseph N. Zolfo ‘86 – Joe is living in reach him at his email address: Staten Island, NY. He sent us an josephzolfo@aol.com. online update. Here’s what he had to say, “(I’m) working as a movie Marco T. Calcagno ‘87 – Marco producer in the film industry, my checked in with an Alumni Update. most recent accomplishment is a Marco is living in Raleigh, NC. He film titled, "Death in Love" written said, “(I’m) married with a 3 year and directed by Boaz Yakin ("Remember the Titans"). Boaz and I teamed up to make this provocative drama starring Jacqueline Bisset, Josh Lucas, Lukas Haas, and Adam Brody. The film will be premiered at The Sundance Film Festival, January 2008. "Death in Love" is a story about a self‐ old daughter. My wife, Toni, is an Occupational‐Therapist; our (Continued from page 16)
Page 17 daughter’s name is Marissa. I am the president of North Carolina Orthotics & Prosthetics of Raleigh. We design and manufacture artificial myo‐electric and micro‐ processor limbs for amputees, both veteran & civilian. I am a former member of The Board for Orthotics & Prosthetists.” You can reach Marco at his email address: marco@ncopi.com. Augustine V. Corcoran ‘87 – “Hello. Thank You for the electronic copy of Reveille. My brother Patrick and I are graduates. He is well. I am currently living in Bolivia S. A. and regret not being able to make the 20th reunion last year especially since I was born in Key Largo and would like to have been able to visit both in the same trip as I don´t get back to the states much these days. I remember often Col. Harrington as an excellent person and Commander Rumsfeld as an equally excellent teacher. I was reviewing the grads in Reveille and thank God we still have people willing to serve. Augustine Corcoran 87´.” You can reach Gus at his email address: wasiy68@yahoo.com. Christopher S. Thomas ‘87 – Chris is living in Virginia Beach, VA. He says, “I am living in Va. Beach with my wife, Tracy, and two daughters, Emily 10, & Abigail 7. I am a Captain and Line Check Airman (Instructor) at JetBlue Airways and based in New York (previous to the airlines I was a professional fireman for the City of Va. Beach (Continued on page 18)
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“(I) recently made Commander in for 8 years). We stay busy as a the United States Navy and family. During the summer we screened for aviation command camp a lot in our RV. I still fly and selected for operational general aviation and am active as a command. (I’ll) assume a squadron local flight instructor. I have also after joint tour with the Missile played bluegrass mandolin for the Defense Agency.” You can catch last 5 years. You can contact Chris up with Kevin at his email address: at one of his email addresses: flynavys3@gmail.com. Either christopher.s.thomas@cox.net. or, christopher.thomas@jetblue.com. Craig M. Olah ‘89 – Craig is now living in Covina, CA. He has also David Cutler ‘88 ‐ Bill‐ It was great to meet you last Friday (in NYC at got a new email address. Though the Penn Club) and getting he didn’t send us any news, he did reacquainted with Admiral ask for us to send him the Reveille Farragut after so many years. I’m via email. You can contact Craig at new email address: looking forward to getting down to his craigolah@gmail.com. See if you St. Pete in the near future and visit the Southern Campus. As I can get him to send us an update. mentioned to Christian Chiari, I
reunion at this time. Watch the Reveille for further details.) Daniel P. DiAngelus ‘90 ‐ Danny sent us an email update. He is living in Belleair Bluffs, Florida. Here’s what he had to say, “CMDR Monrose, I hope this email finds you and your family well. I Just wanted to send an update. I have been married to my wife Amy for 13 years and we have 5 wonderful children; Gavin (12), Cailyn (10), Lauren (7), Daniel IV (4), and Megan (2). We are currently living in Belleair Bluffs and are enjoying everything this area has to offer. My brother Anthony J. DiAngelus (class of ‘88) and I own a successful Information Technology consulting business based in the Tampa Bay area. Wishing you the best, Daniel would be interested in contacting Christiaan J. van Vliet ‘89 – DiAngelus ‘90.” You can check out any North campus alumni from the Christiaan is living in Portland, OR. Danny and Tony’s website at: graduating classes of 1985‐1989, He did not send us any news, but http://www.bluerhinogroup.com. with the idea of getting them back requests that we send him the Or email Danny at: involved with the school. Christian Reveille via email. You can reach Daniel.diangelus@bluerhinogroup. mentioned that the Alumni office Christiaan at his email address: com. may have contact information for chrisvanvliet@yahoo.com. these alumni. Let me know if I can Ian Smith ‘91 – Ian sent us an be of help. David Cutler AFA 88.” Jason D. Wagener ‘89 ‐ Jason is online update. He is living in You can reach Davie at his email living in Las Vegas, Nev. He sent us Indianapolis, IN. He would like us address: some news. Here’s what he had to to send the Reveille by email. dwcutler@optonline.net. say, “Hey Bill, Happy New year to (Hello Ian! Thanks for the online you! Having a blonde moment update. However, you didn’t give Ivan Viktor Krieg ‘88 – Ivan is living here! If I'm an ‘89 alum, when is us any news. I’m sure your in Greenwich, CT. He did not send my 20 yr reunion? ‘08, or ‘09? classmates would like to know us any news about what he’s been Would it be the homecoming of what you’ve been up to as of late! th up to since graduation. We do not ‘08, right? Sorry, amazing how 20 Are you planning to attend the 75 have his email address. years can fly by!” (Jason, it would Anniversary Celebration in April be 2009. The ‘09 Homecoming is 2009? I hope so! Please go back th line at: http:// CDR Kevin D. Long ‘89 ‐ Kevin sent the final celebration of our 75 on Anniversary year. Mark this date, www.farragut.org/alumni and click us an online update. He is living in April 21‐25, 2009. It will really be on “Update Contact Info.” You can Colorado Springs, CO with his wife even send along a picture.) You can and 2 children. Here’s his update: grand. I hope you can make it. Your class will celebrate their 20th (Continued on page 19) (Continued from page 17)
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CLASS NEWS grodt83@aol.com. contact Ian at his email address: Keith D. Pope ‘92 ‐– Keith is living imeister@gmail.com. in Shanghai, China where is works Thomas D. Veerkamp ‘91 – for Microsoft. You can contact Thomas and Penny sent us this Keith at his email address: update concerning the birth of keithpop@microsoft.com. their new son. They said, “To all Gabriel T. Quave ‘92 – Gabe still our friends and family, this is the lives in Arcadia, FL. Gabriel and first picture of Genie have a daughter, Iris, who is our son “Dirk” 16 months old, and they are who was born excited to announce they are February 23, expecting again!!! “Our new 2008. We are addition is due in October 2008.” all excited to Gabe would like us to email each have him with issue of Reveille to him. You can us and we contact Gabe at his email address: wanted to gqave@easyministorage.com. share our joy and happiness with you. Sincerely, Anthony J. Caravetta ‘93 – We Penny, Anne, and Thomas” You can received an Alumni Update from reach Thomas at his email address: Anthony. He said, “I married Danielle Porreca on September 15, Thomas@veerkamp.com. 2007 in NYC. Danielle is a Boston Seth J. Williams ‘91 – Seth sent us College graduate in 2003. I an online update. He is living in graduated from Colgate University Dartmouth, MA. Here’s what he in ‘97, and employed by Bear had to say, “(I’m) working as a Sterns Bank in NYC as Manager branch manager for Bank of Director of Broadpoint Securities. America and sailing my boat on You can contact Anthony at his address: Buzzards Bay. Please email me the email acaravetta1@bloomberg.net. Reveille.” You can contact Seth at his email address: mouse2277@aol.com. Joseph R. Finocchiaro ‘93 – Joe lives in St. Petersburg. He did not Jason D. Grodt ‘92 –Jason sent us send us any news with his online an email…We erred in our last update. You need to send him and Reveille. I mistakenly entered “73” email and find out what he’s doing as Jason’s year of graduation. It since graduating in 1993. You can should have been ‘92N. (Jason, I’m email him at: sorry for this error. Please send us finocch@tampabay.rr.com another update soon! We hope you are planning to come to the Joshua W. Gulliver ‘95 – Josh lives 75th Anniversary Celebration in in Fitchburg, MA. He didn’t send us April of 2009.) You can reach Jason any news, so you’ll have to contact at his email address: (Continued from page 18)
Page 19 him and persuade him to send us an online update that we can pass along to all of his classmates and friends in the next edition of Reveille. He wants us to send him the Reveille by email. You can reach Josh at his email address: Gulliver0013@gmail.com. Jennifer Mary Pires ‘96 – Jennifer is living in Cararu, Brazil. She says, “I live in Basil with my family, and I am attending Pharmacy School. (Come on, Jennifer. You can do better. Send your old Coach a nice update.) You can contact Jennifer at her email address: sdiva77@hotmail.com. Joellen Wooten ‘96 – Joellen sent us an online update, but send no news. She wants to receive the Reveille via email. Joellen is living in Seminole. You can contact her at her email address; jojo24@aol.com. Lawrence J. Eve ‘97 – LJ contacted us by online update at the alumni website (www.farragut.org/ alumni). LJ is in the US Navy and will soon be become the Fitness Director aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN72). Prior to his assignment to the Abraham Lincoln, LJ was living in McKinney TX. You can reach him at his email address: ljeve@yahoo.com. Jessica Nelson ‘97 – lives in Sparta, NJ. She sent us an online update but didn’t send along any news. You can reach her at her email (Continued on page 20)
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one beautiful little girl. You can address: magicfoot@aol.com. catch up with Katie at her email Jessica would also like us to email address: keverlove@hotmail.com. the Reveille to her each time it’s Katie also requests that we email published. (We publish it on the her the Reveille. Internet as soon as it is ready for the Printer. By requesting that we Greg Miller ‘99 – Greg is still living send it to you by email, you are in Georgetown, Grand Cayman, helping us cut the costs of printing Islands. Presently, Greg is in Grad‐ School at and mailing. We appreciate your Abilene support in helping us save money Christian that can extend our academic University, in programs.) Abilene, TX. You can Felipe Bravo ‘98 – Felipe sent us an reach Greg at his email address: online update. He is living in gregmiller3113@hotmail.com. Medellin, Colombia. He wants to Greg also, would like us to email receive the Reveille via email. Reveille to him. Felipe did not send us any news about himself Christine Clericuzio‐Espostio ‘99 – and his Chrissie lives in Holmdel, NJ. She family. recently got married to Nicholas (Come Esposito on on, October 20, Felipe. 2007. She and Send your old teacher an newsy Nicholas opened update! – CDR Monrose) You can Ace Title Agency, contact him at his email address: LLC in July, 2007. felipebravobotero@hotmail.com. They are New Jersey real estate title insurance producers and settlement agents. Danny Iturbe ‘98 – Danny is living Against all odds, the real estate in Louisville, CO. He sent us an market is not in their favor online update without any news. presently, but they’re doing great (Danny, you need to send us something newsy!) You can and growing steadily! You can contact Dan at his email address: reach Chrissie at her email address: Christine@acetitleagency.com. alagrave@mytriumphcs.com. Katie Everlove‐Stone ‘98 ‐– Katie AARON BRESKY ‘00 ‐ Aaron sent us and her husband, Josh, live in St. an online update. He says he would Petersburg. Katie is an attorney like to receive the Reveille via email. now, and recently completed her He is living in Weymouth, MA. He did Master’s at Law degree at the not send along any news so you’ll have to contact him to find out what he’s University of Miami. They have (Continued from page 19)
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been up to as of late. His email address is: abresky@hotmail.com.
Andrew Gittens ‘00 – Andrew is living in Barbados, W.I. He requests that we send him the Reveille online via email. Andrew did not send us any news, so be sure and contact him at his email address and see what you can learn about what he’s been up to as of late. His email address is gittensam@hotmail.com. Jeff Ogden ‘00 – Jeffrey graduated from USF and is now an Associate in the Alumni and Development Office of AFA. He is focusing on our younger alumni and is busy tracking their success in college and their professional careers. You can contact Jeffrey at his email address: ogden.jeffrey@gmail.com.
Nicola Alvord ‘01 – Nicky is living in Norfolk, VA. Nicky would like to receive the REVEILLE via email and she sent us the following online update. “I just got my wings as an E‐2C Hawkeye NFO pilot on Jan 25th. (I'm not a helicopter Nicola and Andrea pilot like Andrea). I have five more months of training left at VAW‐120 in Norfolk, VA then I will be joining VAW‐115 in Atsugi, Japan for three years sometime this summer.“ (You can congratulate (Continued on page 21)
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Nicky for earning her wings to fly an aircraft in the US Navy, though many of us always thought she already had earned her “wings” for being such a good friend.) You can contact her at her email address: alvord@gmail.com.
Megan Duffey ‘01 ‐ We received a very short online update from Megan. She would like to receive the REVEILLE via email. Megan did not send us any news so you’ll have to contact her at her email address and get her to tell you what she has been up to as of late. (Megan, send us some news please that we can put in the next Reveille. Send along a picture too!) Here is Megan’s email address: meganduffey@aol.com. meganduffey@aol.com. Andrew Scott Harriman ‘02 – Andrew sent us an online update. He still lives in Largo, Florida. He requests us to send him the REVEILLE via email. You can contact Andrew at his email address: Andrew.S.Harriman@gmail.com. Mark Angel Hebert ‘01 – “After a tour on the USS CARNEY (DDG 64) I have begun a second tour as the Propulsion Division Officer onboard USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) located in Yokosuka, Japan. Address: USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), ENG/EX 00, FPO AP, 96634, USA. I will be de‐ commissioning the last of the steam carriers late November. I also married Christina Castaneda Hebert in April 2007 and we are expecting a boy in April in 2008.”
You can contact Mark at his email address: hebertma@cv63.navy.mil. Blakemore Kearney ‘01 – Blake sent us an online update. He is living in St. Petersburg, Florida. He did not send along any news or a picture so you’ll have to contact him to get the news. His email a d d r e s s i s : bkearney@vectorrealty.com. He is in the growing number of those who want to receive the REVEILLE v i a e m a i l . Ashley Patterson ‘02 BC – Ashley sent us the following email update. “Hello CDR. Monrose, I wanted to follow‐up with you after reading the last issue of Reveille. My information was a little outdated, so I thought I'd catch you up. I actually finished my Master's degree in Journalism one year ago. However, I'm still living in Washington D.C. and I'm a reporter/producer for Belo Broadcasting's Washington Bureau. Belo owns the Dallas Morning Newspaper and 20 television network news stations (NBC, ABC, CBS) throughout the country, including Dallas, Houston, Seattle, St. Louis, Phoenix, and New Orleans. As a producer, I cover Capitol Hill, the White House, and occasionally the Pentagon. Everyday, I wake up to something different, interviews with Congressmen, Senators, Cabinet Members, agency heads. Two weeks ago, I even had an exclusive with Roger Clemens during the steroid hearings. I spent all of January on
Page 21 the campaign trail, and it's been quite a run. There's nothing like waking up in Des Moines, Iowa, on New Year’s Day at four a.m. in sub‐ zero temperatures, standing outside with a dozen other camera crews for live‐shots. But I've thoroughly enjoyed covering this campaign, because the American people have proved they're driving the train. Here's my new email address: anpatter@gmail.com. I'll be coming home sometime in March and I'll be sure to swing by for a visit. Until then all the best, Ashley Patterson ‘02” Kristina Rustin ‘02 – Kristina sent the following online update. “ I am still living in Seminole, Florida. I would appreciate it if you would send me the Reveille by email.” You can reach Kristina at her email address: rustin@loanprepcenter.com, and try to get some more news from her. Nilay Ulker ‘02 – Nilay is living in Germany. She is in contact with us through FACEBOOK. She sent us the following online update. “After leaving AFA I went to USF for a year, and afterwards I decided to go back to Germany. Here in Germany, I am in Medical School at the University of Leipzig. I hope to see you all someday. Sincerely, Nilay Ulker.” You can contact Nilay at her email address: nilseb@yahoo.de. Elliot Anderson ‘03 – Elliot sent us an online update. He is living in Tampa, Florida. He did not send us (Continued on page 22)
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into being invited to the floor of any news, so you’ll have to ring his the NYSE. (No, I didn't get to ring bell at his email address: the closing bell, though it was inspirational enough to want to Elliot.anderson1@gmail.com. offer an IPO, suggestions Alexander Siegel ‘O3 welcome!) Shortly – Alex sent us the thereafter President Eastman of College sent a following online Eckerd from the update. “I am representative currently working for Advancement Office to track me Marcus and Millichap, down after graduation, and which is a major subsequently I am now officially commercial real "Associate Director of Corporate estate firm here in NYC. All is well Giving". As a condition of with me and my family. I hope to employment I had to take a join you for the Alumni Gathering mandatory R&R for a week.) Eight in NYC at the Penn Club on hours after accepting the job at February 29th.” (Alex did join us Eckerd, my former job brought me and were glad to visit with him at to a Press Conference with Florida this great event.) You can reach Governor Crist as he announced his Alex at his email address: appointment of Rep. Peterman to alexsiegel84@yahoo.com. FDJJ Secretary. The Regional Alex also asks us to email the REVEILLE Director for Senator Bill Nelson's to him. office approached me about coordinating the appearance of Vitor M. Boccardo ‘04 – Vitor is Eastman at an event the Senator living in Pensacola, Florida. He sent will speak at next week. At the end us an online update. No news of this week, however, I'm going to though, so you’ll have to get it by have dinner with Former President emailing him at his email address: Bush and family in support of the vmb5@hotmail.com. Barbara Bush Foundation Celebration of Reading.....My only Michael Bindas (Gross) ‘04 – Mike thought is, wow! The details they is living in Seminole, Florida. He leave out of this job description! wants us to email the REVEILLE to As an AFA alumni we can be him each time we publish it. You appreciative of the foundation we can get some news from Mike at received from Farragut, for which I his email address: am sincerely appreciative. In mikebindas@gmail.com. support of the Capt Gilgenast Society for Young Alumni, I have a Kathryn E. Cox ‘04 ‐ Kathryn sent Sony Viao laptop for donation. I us the following update on the hope to assist in helping to latest events in her life. “In a preserve the educational surprising turn of events, I returned experience that is uniquely to NYC last month to tour CiTi Farragut. I will encourage fellow trading floors which snowballed friends and alums to do the same. (Continued from page 21)
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Please keep me abreast of AFA's plans for the future. I just thought AFA might like to know, I had a chat with the former‐President George H.W. Bush. See attached. All my best, KC ‘04.” Contact her at email address: myvision.kathryn@gmail.com Stephani DeNardi ‘04 – Stephani sent us an online update, but she did not provide us with her email address or telephone number. She still lives in Largo, Florida, and requests that we send her the hard ‐copy of the Reveille. If anyone knows her email address, please contact her and ask her to send it to us. For those of you who get the Reveille via email are enjoying it in full color. You can still print the pages you want (either in color or black and white). Aaron M. Esserman ‘04 – Aaron sent
us an online update, but without any news. He is living in North Miami, Florida. Aaron would like to help us save money on printing, so he requests that we send him the Reveille via email. We thank him, but would like to have some news to print about him as well. You can reach Aaron at his email address: aaron_esserman@yahoo.com. Here is the link to receive the latest email of reveille! http:// (Continued on page 23)
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www.farragut.org/alumni/ reveille0208. Matthew Galamison ‘04 – Matthew requested that we send him the REVEILLE via email and he sent us the following online update: “I will be graduating from the US Naval Academy on May 23rd, 2008. Upon graduation I will be moving down to Pensacola, FL to start training to become a Naval Flight Officer. At the Academy I am currently serving on the 3rd Battalion Staff as the Physical Missions Officer in charge of organizing the PRT and intramurals for the spring semester. I am also serving as the Executive Officer of the USNA Silent Drill Team also known as the "Jolly Rogers." You can congratulate Matthew on his upcoming graduation from the US Naval Academy at his email address: JazzMatt727@aol.com
Kivi Hermans ‘04 – Kivi is living in Saint Augustine, Florida where she is attending Flagler College. She says, “I will be graduating from Flagler April 26, 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations degree. I would appreciate it to receive the Reveille via email.” (Way to go Kivi! We hope you will make plans to visit us, especially we want you
to come for the 75th Anniversary of AFA in April 2009.) You can contact Kivi at her email address: no1girl2004@aol.com. Megan C. Warner ‘04 – We received an email update from Megan. She says, “CDR. Monrose, It’s been four years since Farragut, and I just wanted to say thank you for helping me get through the years that I spent there. It was always comforting to know that there was always someone that would take the time just to talk or give you a smile when you needed one. You really seemed to care. Thank you for that. I am now a senior at Eckerd College and will be graduating in May, Hopefully in late March or early April I will be defending my thesis, which will be the accumulation of approximately three years of research in the field of biology. Thank you again for everything! Sincerely, Megan Warner ‘04” (Megan, thanks for your comments. Let me assure you, you were a great cadet and friend. I am glad that you will be graduating soon. Be sure to stop by and visit all of your friends on the Faculty and Administration of AFA. We’d all love to see you!) Megan, please let us know when you get a new email address. You can contact Megan at her email address: warnermc@eckerd.edu. Jennifer Wells ‘04 ‐ Jennifer sent us the following online update. “I am currently a first classman at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Since graduating from AFA, I have had the opportunity to sail all over the world and experience the maritime industry. I plan on sailing with MSC after graduation and becoming a Florida harbor pilot within ten years.” You can contact Jennifer at her email address: jennifer.wells.2008@usmma.edu.
Amanda Elizabeth Allen ‘05 ‐ Amanda lives in Raleigh, NC. She says, “ I've just graduated from NC State University in December with a degree in Mathematics (many thanks to Mr. Cushman and Mr. Hillary for getting me so interested in this field!).” You can reach Amanda at her email address: aea2@mac.com. Austin Hampton ‘05— Here is an update concerning Austin’s Diving season this year at North Carolina State University. For the season he
finished in the top 10 on all three boards, 1‐meter, 3‐meter and platform. In the NCAA Zone Championships at Auburn University he placed final on two out of the three boards, the 1‐ meter and the 3‐meter. You can send your congratulations to him at: ashampto@ncsu.edu.
Jennifer Henkemans ‘05 – Jennifer is attending Stetson University. She did not send us any news, but did request that we send her the Reveille via email. You can reach Jennifer at her email address: jhenkema@stetson.edu. John Sison ‘05 – John sent us an online update. He would like to receive the Reveille via email. He is living in Somerville, MA. He did not send any news. You can contact him at his email address: jsison01@gmail.com. William B. Steinmetz, III ‘05 ‐ Will
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CLASS NEWS Titilayo Adeleye ‘06 – Titilayo is living and going to college in Washington, PA. She asks that we send her the REVEILLE via email. She did not send any news, so you’ll have to contact her and twist her arm a little to find out what she has been up to as of late. Her email address is: adeleyetr@washjeff.edu. She did send us a picture though.
due time though. I hope all is well with you. I'll be coming by Farragut after completing boot camp and A‐ when I get home this summer. School in Chicago. I was deployed Thank you again for your concern. to the Pacific on the Guided Missile Kindest Regards, Ben Cruiser USS Lake Erie CG‐70…I am Geffon.” (Ben‐‐‐Thanks for getting presently stationed out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii where our ship has back to me. We're all very been conducting AEGIS Missile concerned, but I must say, your positive attitude is amazing! Ben, believe it or not, this will help you heal faster. Please stay in touch when you can. If there is any way I can be of any help to you, please let me know. Bill) Claire Thompson ‘07 – In the 2008 Vol. 1 issue of Reveille there was an article about Claire. However, I Testing with new SM‐3 missiles. Benjamin Geffon ‘06 – We recently did not include her email address. The USS Lake Erie is the only AEGIS received a very disturbing report She has very kindly sent it to me so Guided Missile Cruiser to concerning Ben. He was mugged I can print it for all of her successfully engage and shoot while he was away at school by a classmates and friends. (Claire, we down two in‐bound ICBM’s from pair of outrageous criminals as he are all so very proud of your outer space simultaneously…You crossed the street one evening. accomplishments at South Carolina may have recently read about the We are enclosing a picture which University. Keep up the good work spy satellite shot down successfully depicts the horrendous nature of and please stay in touch!)You can by The US Navy. ” (This was the his injuries. If you have time, contact Claire at her email address: USS Lake Erie, CG‐70 and Will was please give him a contact via email thompsca@miailbox.sc.edu. aboard!) “Greeting to all and God as he Bless the USA.” You can reach Will recovers. I at his email address: did, and Hellobilly53@aol.com. here is what he had to Tristan Alexander Weghorn ‘05 – say. “CDR Retiring the Colors! (Continued from page 23)
Tristan sent us the following update: “I married Laura Ann (Blanco) ‘05 Weghorn in June ‘07. I am now an A1C in Air Force. I’ll be graduating April ‘08 from technical training as Operations Intelligence Analyst. Currently, I am ranked 1st in class. I’m Stationed with Laura at Vandenberg AFB, CA. Soon I’ll be working in a Space Operations Squadron.” You can reach Tristan at his email address: taweghorn@aol.com.
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Monrose, Thank you for the email. It’s one of those life things that just happens. It is ridiculous that people have to resort to that though. I am feeling a little better, but (my) head is still throbbing and I can't really move my jaw. All in
IS FARRAGUT IN YOUR WILL? As Farragut begins its 75th year, we hope that you will consider ways to assure its continued well‐being for the future. One important way is to remember the Academy in your will. To sustain its place among independent schools of the first rank, substantial endowment funds will be needed. With your support, Farragut will continue to educate young men and women for roles of leadership and responsibility in our complex society, plus prepare them adequately for whatever higher form of education they may choose. We ask you to plan now so that through your will, a life‐long interest in Farragut can be perpetuated by the establishment of a fund to endow Student Aid Funds, or perhaps a teaching chair or other special program of interest to you.
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Admiral Farragut Academy
How to Make a Bequest to the Admiral Farragut Academy Foundation
In addition to being one of the simplest ways to distribute your estate, your will can be a superb vehicle through which to make a charitable gift to the Admiral Farragut Academy Foundation. The Foundation can be named as a beneficiary through a will or an amendment to the will. This amendment, called a codicil, means the entire will does not have to be redrafted. The following are types and examples of bequests:
Residuary bequest: A residuary bequest is used to give a portion of the estate property after all debts, taxes, expenses, and other bequests have been paid.
Example: I give the rest or residue of my estate (or a stated percentage of the residue) to the Admiral Farragut Academy Foundation, Inc. ‐ a nonprofit corporation qualified under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, located in St. Petersburg, Florida ‐ to be used for its exempt purposes.
Specific bequest: A specific bequest is another way to make a charitable gift by will. With this bequest, you simply specify a dollar amount or a specific item of property. Example: I give $100,000 to the Admiral Farragut Academy Foundation, Inc. a nonprofit corporation qualified under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, located in St. Petersburg, Florida ‐ to be used for its exempt purposes.
Contingent bequest: When writing a will, it is important to include provisions for the distribution of your property in the event that a beneficiary dies prior to your death, or a beneficiary disclaims the property. In anticipation of such an event, the Foundation could be named as an alternate or contingent beneficiary. Example: If (name of beneficiary) predeceases me or disclaims any interest in (describe property), I give such property to the Admiral Farragut Academy Foundation, Inc. ‐ a nonprofit corporation qualified under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, located in St. Petersburg, Florida ‐ to be used for its exempt purposes. Restricted bequest: In the bequest provisions mentioned above, the language "to be used for its exempt purposes" is a general and unrestricted statement. If you have more specific purposes in mind, you should identify them more clearly. For example, if you wish to memorialize a family member or an honored colleague, you could establish a named fund (subject to required minimums) that will provide support for a program in which you or the named person have had a particular interest. Example: I give $50,000 to the Admiral Farragut Academy Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation qualified under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, located in St. Petersburg, Florida. This gift will be held as a permanent endowment to be known as the (insert name) Endowed Fund, to be administered in accordance with Admiral Farragut Academy Foundation endowment policies for the benefit of (insert the program or purpose for which the gift is to be used).
If you plan to create such an endowment through your will, it is best to work with AFA's Development Office to draft a Memorandum of Understanding or other agreement that specifies in writing how your bequest will be used. This document will then be available upon the actual receipt of funds to ensure that your wishes are known and carried out.
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South Florida Alumni Club Spring Golf Gathering
Amed Paredes ‘80, Christian Chiari ‘92, Alumni President, and David Bowser ‘80. 1st Row—Richard DeWitt, Jr. ‘65, Ramon Usategui ‘66, Rudy Dominguez ‘78, Amed Paredes ‘80, 2nd Row—CAPT Bob Fine, Rick DeWitt, III, ‘87, Larry Schneider ‘64, David
Larry Schneider ‘64, Rich DeWitt ‘65, Rick DeWitt ‘87, and Headmaster Bob Fine.
Rudy Dominguez ‘78, Ramon Usategui ‘66, Teo Babun ‘66, and Scott Babun.
The South Florida Alumni held a Spring Golf Gathering at the Miami Springs Golf and Country Club. This year, there were three
foursomes participating in friendly competition. One member of the group, David Bowser ‘80 had flown down from New Orleans to match up with his classmate Amed Paredes ‘80 who lives in Miami. Though there were only 12 participants this year, the concept has certainly caught‐on! The talk around the 19th Hole lunch table indicated that they needed to hold this event more than once a year. Amed Paredes suggested that the next golf event be at his Doral Golf and Country Club, and he promised at least a group of 30 AFA alumni from his and other classes that live in the Miami area. Richard DeWitt ‘65 suggested that the group meet more often, perhaps every month for some event such as cocktails and dinner. Everyone thought this was a good idea as
it has great potential for social as well as business networking. This year’s participants included Ramon Usategui ‘66, Teo Babun ‘66 and his son, Scott, Rudy Dominguez ‘78 Larry Schneider ‘64, Richard DeWitt, Jr. ‘65, and his son, Rick DeWitt, III, ‘87, Christian Chiari ‘92, Alumni President, David Bowser ‘80, Amed Paredes ‘80, and their guests, Hansel Rodriguez and Camilo Zas. Fun at the 19th Hole!
Ed DeSeta ‘67 BC and Vinnie J. DiPano ‘66 Tour the Campus Ed DeSeta brought his friend and fellow alumnus to visit our campus for the first time. Ed was anxious for Vinnie DiPano ‘66 to see our Waterfront. Vinnie is an avid sailor. He and George Michel ‘49 both have beautiful sailboats. By this year’s graduation we should have enough water to bring some of the yachts owned by our alumni into our basin. The basin will be dredged out this month. Shown in the picture at the right is Ed DeSeta, CWO Jack Blasko, and Vinnie DiPano. At the far right Ed and Vinnie stand beside the Binnacle in the Museum. Below this picture Vinnie and Ed are joined by our Wrestling Coach, Calvin Brown. Calvin is in the State Hall of Fame for High School Wrestlers here in Florida.
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Where in the world is Lorenzo?
One thing you can count on is that if an AFA Brother is coming to town for any reason, a crowd of his AFA Brethren will show up to give their support. Case at point, Lorenzo Lamas ‘75 has undertaken a new turn in his career. Known for his acting, this son of his famous Father, Fernando Lamas and Mother, Arlene Dahl has thrilled audiences for years on the screen and on TV. His new career is absolutely wonderful. Lorenzo has a phenomenal singing voice. Unlike many actors who try to sing, he has a tonal quality and pitch that is absolutely terrific. If Lorenzo had recog‐ nized this talent before now, he surely would have become the Frank Sinatra of his generation. His delivery was perfect. Clear, crisp annunciation, and definitely on key! The following evening CAPT Robert J. Fine, Jr., Headmaster and I joined Ed and Wanda DeSeta at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach for his second performance. Again, he was absolutely wonderful and “Wow’ed” the whole assembly with his charisma! I’m trying my best to get him to come for our 75th Anniversary Homecoming and am even try‐ ing to get him booked for the week at the Trade Winds Resort. I am certain that in addition to his alumni brotherhood, the facility will be packed. Lorenzo has so many admirers, its surely a given!
Vinnie DiPano ‘66, Lorenzo Lamas ‘75, Vic Damone, Ed DeSeta ‘67, and George Michel ‘49 pose at Lorenzo’s Opening in Palm Beach last February.
CAPT Fine, Lorenzo ‘75, CDR Monrose and Edward DeSeta ‘67
Look who’s wowing them now! It’s Lorenzo!!!
IS THIS AN INVASION OF YOUR PRIVACY AND SECURITY? Google has implemented a new feature which enables you to type a telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and you will be given the person's name and address. If you then hit Map, you will get a map to the person's house! It's a nationwide reverse telephone book. If a child gives out his/her phone number, someone can now look it up to find out where he/she lives. The safety issues are obvious, and alarming. Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. Try it and you’ll notice that you’ll get Mapquest and directions straight to your house. You can fill out the removal form yourself, we encourage all of you to do so. In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to Google, http://www.Google.com/ Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e. 555‐555‐1212) and hit enter. If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information, simply click on your telephone number and then click on the Removal Form. Removal takes 48‐hours. Please share this information with friends and family.
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COL Rick LoCastro, USAF Rick graduated from AFA in 1984 and then attended the US Air Force Academy. He visited with us on April 3rd. His comments are very representative of the comments we receive after each visit to the academy. Admiral Farragut Academy is alive and well today. All school...and I'm a proud grad. It's obvious you graduates are welcome to visit and see for are proud of the school too....and it shows. Best themselves that AFA is still…the Choice of a of luck and continued success... Still plenty that Lifetime! needs doing over there I know‐‐the job will Here are the comments we received from COL never be complete.” Rick LoCastro: “Thanks again...Today was a great “Thanks very much for the tour today day....and I hope I helped and connected with a and the opportunity to interact and speak with few cadets. Sorry I missed CAPT Fine today‐‐ the cadets. It truly did feel like I went back in hope to meet him on my next visit. time...and I definitely enjoyed every minute of It seems like yesterday I was eating mystery it. It's clear the Academy is in meat in the cafeteria and wearing the Navy great hands...as a grad I can tell you I was proud khakis. Where did the time go!” Rick of how I saw things today. The campus looks great and I definitely saw cadets today who Rick J. LoCastro, Colonel, USAF seemed energetic, informed, and more than a Vice Commander, 96th Air Base Wing few who you know will be doing even bigger and Eglin Air Force Base, Florida better things down the road. (850) 882‐9600 If I can ever be of service‐‐please do not DSN 872‐9600 hesitate to call on me. I'm a big fan of the
Do you Remember...SPIKE MENDELSOHN? AGE: 27 HOMETOWN: Clearwater Beach, FL ‐ currently resides in Williamsburg, NY PROFESSION: Chef de Cuisine, Mai House, Drew Nieporent CULINARY EDUCATION: A.O.S Culinary Arts, C.I.A FAVORITE SIMPLE SPRING RECIPE: Lamb or Pig. A good Greek SPOOL lamb (salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon) on a spit. Spike works as the chef de cuisine at Tribeca's new hotspot restaurant, Mai House, owned by the renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent. Mai House was named as one of the New York Times' top ten best new restaurants of 2007.
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Born in Montreal, Canada and trained in classical French cuisine in restaurants around the world. Spike has worked with Gerard Boyer at Les Crayeres, Thomas Keller at Bouchon and The Maccioni Family at Le Cirque. Spike believes in learning the basics to become the best. His latest venture is opening a new chain, Good Stuff Eatery, with his family (first location opening in Washington D.C. later this year) The new restaurant features his weaknesses ‐‐ hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and milkshakes. One of the members of the AFA community, Mr. Evangelos Spike Mendelsohn, is a contestant on the Bravo TV networks reality cooking show called Top Chef. Spike was a cadet here from 1995‐1998. His family owned Pepin’s, a Spanish themed restaurant on 4th Street, but when they sold it they enrolled Spike at Clearwater HS. Just wanted to let you see where one of our own has gone with his life!
AFA ALUMNUS WAS JEOPARDY’S FIRST SUPERSTAR!
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out the women I played against one day had gone out for a couple of martinis. When we played, they couldn’t find the buzzer, figuratively Interview: the first speaking. After I had a lock game, I winked at Art Jeopardy superstar: When Fleming and put the buzzer down for about five Ken Jennings checked into minutes so that they could win some money, his hotel to play in the because back then you kept what you won.” Ultimate Tournament of Yet despite being the Ken Jennings of his day, he Champions, he was asked got nowhere near the attention Jennings got. to use an assumed name. “This was when the show was on at noon on NBC, So he registered as Burns Cameron, so that the so it was a housewife audience. I was never number‐one player of the Art Fleming era would recognized in the street or anything like that.” be at the tournament, in spirit if not in person. Burns Cameron gets a second shot: (Fleming era players were ineligible for UToC.) Cameron got a second shot at Jeopardy when the Cameron, a now Retired Navy submarine sonar show was revived in syndication with Alex Trebek technician and then a college sophomore, as host. Curious to find out whether Art Fleming appeared on the show in 1964 and won $11,110. era players qualified to be on (they don’t), he That may not seem like much, but this was back called the show and, soon, was invited to a when the lowest value clue was worth just $10. In special tournament running on ABC called Super today’s terms, his winnings would be $222,200. Jeopardy, in which some of the greatest players And this is before you adjust for inflation. His to that point faced off, four at a time. Cameron record held for the duration of the Fleming show. was the only Fleming‐era player on. The game was also different back then, in a pre‐ “It was half a lifetime after I was first on,” recalls electronic era. The dollar values were written on Cameron. “My reflexes at age 52 weren’t the cards, which were pulled out by stagehands to same as they were at 26.” Nevertheless, he gave reveal the clue. Players could then ring in and that tournament’s eventual champion, Bruce wait as Fleming finished reading the question. Seymour, his toughest fight. “That was the key for me,” says Cameron. “I had Still part of the Jeopardy community: two skills that came in very handy. I could read Today, he is still involved in Jeopardy, but online. the clues instantly and I had instant recall.” Jeopardy players congregate on the Sony Some people would try ringing in as soon as message board, on which Cameron is one of the possible, hoping to nail the question. “A lot of leading posters. Known as “Third Degree” (a pun people went deep into the hole that way,” says based on his first name), he trolls the board for Cameron. “For me, I’d know if I could get it just by about an hour a night. This is one of the big glancing at it.” differences from his era, where people left the The game was also different in that the security studio and never saw each other. was looser. He recalls that at lunch, people were He also got a chance to meet other Jeopardy on their own. Most left the eighth floor of New legends at Game Show Congress 2005, one of the York’s Rockefeller Center to sample what New rare occasions when a room full of people York City had to offer. remembered who he was. “It was a great “I had two slices of pizza and a Coke, but it turns opportunity to put so many faces to names.” Burns E. Cameron ‘56
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New England Alumni Gathering in the Boston Area
Thank you for your patience. We conducted a survey concerning a New England Area Alumni Gathering. Our survey indicated we would have better attendance during the first week of June. Therefore, we are planning this event for the Boston Area on Friday, June 6, 2008. Many alumni have indicated they will attend but would like to be able to return home following the Gathering. Therefore the Gathering will be held during the mid‐morning hours. Please join us to learn of the exciting future in store for all Admiral Farragut Academy Cadets and Alumni as we approach our 75th Anniversary Celebration. You will meet the new Chairman of the Board of Trustees, George J. Michel ’49. Yes, that’s correct, an Alumni is now heading our school as we drive toward an exciting future. Mr. Michel is a retired Chairman & CEO of a multi‐national Fortune 500 Company and has over 38 years of experience in all phases of corporate management. Our dynamic Headmaster, Robert J. Fine, Jr. will also be on hand to meet you and relate the many changes underway since the restructuring of the Board. You will be happy to learn about the great things that are taking place to assure that AFA will continue to make an astounding impact upon our world. We will hold the Gathering convenient to an Inter‐State Highway at a hotel near the Logan Airport. We’ve been cautioned against holding it in downtown Boston due to the traffic and parking problems. As soon as we hear from you we will send the full details. Let us hear from you if you plan to attend! Send an RSVP email to: alumni@farragut.org or Phone 727‐343‐3678
Please help us get an accurate count of attendance. Email us if you can come: alumni@farragut.org.
WHY CELEBRATE 75TH ANNIVERSARY IN APRIL 2009? We are planning a grand celebration to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Admiral Farragut Academy. Our 75th Anniversary Celebration will be in the Spring of 2009, which is the closest time to the graduation of our 75th Graduating Class, thus closing out a quarter century of AFA education! Also, we don’t need to remind you of how the weather seems to be so erratic lately. Therefore, in order to prevent the normal uncertainties of the Fall Season, we are holding the 2009 Homecoming during the Spring. This time of year is particularly inviting as our beaches are truly beautiful. Our Major League Baseball Season is underway. Our daytime hours are warm (high 70’s and low 80’s), and our nighttime hours are still cool (mid‐60’s and low 70’s). It’s a great time to celebrate our great school and what it has meant to our World!
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Some Food for Thought! This is from Frank Wendt ‘42 As I came out of the supermarket that sunny day, pushing my cart of groceries towards my car, I saw an old man with the hood of his car up and a lady sitting inside the car, with the door open. The old man was looking at the engine. I put my groceries away in my car and continued to watch the old gentleman from about twenty‐five feet away. I saw a young man in his early twenties with a grocery bag in his arm, walking towards the old man. The old gentleman saw him coming too and took a few steps towards him. I saw the old gentleman point to his open hood and say something. The young man put his grocery bag into what looked like a brand new Cadillac Escalade and then turn back to the old man and I heard him yell at the old gentleman saying, "You shouldn't even be allowed to drive a car at your age." And then with a wave of his hand, he got in his car and peeled rubber out of the parking lot. I saw the old gentleman pull out his handkerchief and mop his brow as he went back to his car and again looked at the engine. He then went to his wife and spoke with her and appeared t o tell her it would be okay. I had seen enough and I approached the old man. He saw me coming and stood straight and as I got near him I said, "Looks like you're having a problem." He smiled sheepishly and quietly nodded his head. I looked under the hood myself and knew that whatever the problem was, it was beyond me. Looking around I saw a gas station up the road and told the old gentleman that I would be right back. I drove
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to the station and went inside and saw three attendants working on cars. I approached one of them and related the problem the old man had with his car and offered to pay them if they could follow me back down and help him. The old man had pushed the heavy car under the shade of a tree and appeared to be comforting his wife. When he saw us he straightened up and thanked me for my help. As the mechanics diagnosed the problem (overheated engine) I spoke with the old gentleman. When I shook hands with him earlier he had noticed my Marine Corps ring and had commented about it, telling me that he had been a Marine too. I nodded and asked the usual question, "What outfit did you serve with?" He had mentioned that he served with the first Marine Division at Tarawa, Saipan, Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal. He had hit all the big ones and retired from the Corps after the war was over. As we talked we heard the car engine come on and saw the mechanics lower the hood. They came over to us as the old man reached for his wallet, but was stopped by me and I told him I would just put the bill on my AAA card. He still reached for the wallet and handed me a card that I assumed had his name and address on it and I stuck it in my pocket. We all shook hands all around again and I said my goodbye's to his wife. I then told the two mechanics that I would follow them back up to the station. Once at the station I told them that they had interrupted their own jobs to come along with me and help the old man. I said I wanted to
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pay for the help, but they refused to charge me. One of them pulled out a card from his pocket looking exactly like the card the old man had given to me. Both of the men told me then, that they were Marine Corps Reserves. Once again we shook hands all around and as I was leaving, one of them told me I should look at the card the old man had given to me and I said I would and drove off. For some reason I had gone about two blocks when I pulled over and took the card out of my pocket and looked at it for a
long, long, time. The name of the old gentleman was on the card in golden leaf and under his name........."Congressional Medal of Honor Society." I sat there motionless looking at the card and reading it over and over. I looked up from the card and smiled to no one but myself and marveled that on this day, four Marines had all come together, because one of us needed help. He was an old man all right, but it felt good to have stood next to greatness and courage and an honor to have been in his presence. America is not at war. The U.S. Military is at war. America is at the Mall.
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Honor Roll of Coach Slaby’s Boys
Seldom does an individual touch the lives of so many in such a positive way as Coach Stan Slaby has in his years of dedicated service to those entrusted to his care and tutelage. Below, we list those members of his teams whose lives he touched with his exemplary example about how one should live their lives. Jonathan T. Abbe ‘61 Mr/ Alan D. Abrams ‘64 Mr. Frederick J. Abrams ‘59 Mr. Watson C. Ackart ‘71 Mr. Ben R. Adams ‘71 Mr. Jason J. Adams ‘93 Mr. Dennis Adell-Holzapfel ‘88 I Mr. Andrew V. Aldi, Jr. ‘65 Mr. Diego Altomonte ‘91 Mr. Guido Altomonte ‘91 Mr. Anthony H. Amato ‘73 Mr. Frederick H. Ambrose, III ‘66 Mr. Michael J. Amoroso ‘68 Mr. Anthony M. Angerome ‘84 Mr. Carl D. Ardleigh ‘63 Mr. Anthony J. Asfor ‘91 Mr. Ryan P. Asfor ‘93 Mr. Mark R. Aue, Sr. ‘79 Mr. Jose E. Baez ‘89 Mr. Peter Bailey ‘62 Mr. Matthew Ball ‘90 Mr. George S. Banning, III ‘77 Mr. Robert L. Barber ‘69 Mr. Richard S. Barbon ‘82 CDR Matthew J. Barbour, (ret) USCG ‘56 Mr. John G. Barlas ‘56 Mr. Robert S. Bartek ‘59 Mr. Edward J. Bartle ‘70 Mr. Bruce F. Bartolini ‘61 Mr. Daniel T. Baulig ‘89 Mr. Robert L. Beachley ‘82 Mr. Robert D. Beard ‘66 Mr. Anthony S. Beckwith ‘57 Mr. George S. Behonick ‘76 Mr. Robert H. Benedict ‘60 Mr. John F. Berrigan ‘92 Mr. Thomas M. Bestafka ‘91 Mr. Eugene D. Bianowicz ‘62 Mr. Edgar B. Bing ‘58 Mr. William Bingham ‘78 Mr Ross Birns ‘80 Mr. Richard A. Blasi ‘64 Mr. Franklin L. Block ‘54 Mr Adam A. Bloom ‘92 Mr. Michael A. Bloom ‘59 Mr. William H. Bodine, III ‘89 Mr. Brian S. Boehmer ‘84 Mr. Robert M. Bohanek ‘86 Mr. Alan Bolte, Jr. ‘62
Mr. Leonard J. Bonacci ‘89 Mr. Martin J. Bonacci ‘90 Mr. Frederic E. Borchert, III ‘68 Mr. Donald R. Bornschein ‘79 Mr. Aaaron A. Bosco ‘92 Mr. Theodore Bottone ‘80 Mr. Jean-Pierre Boustany ‘75 Mr. John Bowen ‘54 Mr. Robert G. Bowen, II ‘84 Mr. Curtis Y. Bowens ‘82 Mr. James D. Bower ‘59 Mr. Dennis R. Boxx ‘67 Mr. Ralph M. Bozarth, Jr. ‘60 Mr. John S. Brace ‘83 Mr. Peter C. Bradley ‘68 Mr. Ronald S. Bramson ‘68 Mr. David A. Brandely ‘59 CAPT Alexander Braszko, Jr. ‘93 Mr. Charles A. Brewer ‘82 Mr. John C. Bridgewater ‘92 Mr. Dan G. Brothers ‘65 Mr. Dean R. Brown ‘69 Mr. Douglas P. Brown ‘62 Mr. George E. Brown, Jr. ‘58 Mr. Kim J. Buckman ‘68 Mr. John J. Burbank, Jr. ‘66 Mr. Robert V. Buric, Jr. ‘57 LT Benjamin T. Buring ‘90 Mr. Pipat Busaracumwong ‘91 Mr. Joseph P. Buss, Jr. ‘90 Mr. Marco T. Calcagno ‘87 Mr. Paul A. Calcagno ‘85 Mr. Martin R. Calhoun ‘67 Mr. Daniel D. Callen ‘56 Mr. Kenneth J. Calton, II ‘82 Mr. Peter J. Cammarano, Jr ‘60 Mr. Robert C. Camp ‘54 Mr. Glenn Canigiani ‘71 Mr. William T. Canonico ‘71 Mr. Joseph N. Cantore ‘68 Mr. Robert A. Capwell ‘60 Mr. Anthony J. Caravetta ‘93 Mr. Timothy F. Carley ‘83 Mr. Joseph J. Carlo, Jr. ‘65 Mr. Timothy E. Carnicle ‘80 Mr. Robert J. Caroccio ‘53 Mr. Edward R. Carpenter ‘74 Mr. Peter W. Carpenter ‘69 Mr. Stephen E. Carpenter ‘72 Mr. Brian D. Carter ‘87
Mr. Joel T. Carter ‘83 Mr. Christopher J. Chadwick ‘88 Mr. Scott T. Chadwick ‘85 Mr. Thomas A. Chan ‘77 LCDR Jeffrey R. Charron, USN ‘77 Mr. Donald F. Chase ‘80 Mr. David T. Cherry ‘73 CAPT Thomas V. Chiomento, Jr. ‘61 Mr. Richard E. Christiansen ‘85 Mr. Allen R. Cierpik ‘58 Mr. John J. Clark, III ‘53 Mr. Daniel O. Clayton ‘85 Mr. John E. Clement, Jr. ‘53 Mr. Thomas R. Coffey ‘73 Mr. Lynn F. Coleman ‘54 I Mr. Charles H. Compton ‘63 Dr. Louis A. Cona ‘73 Mr. Charles W. Coniglio ‘54 Mr. Leonard T. Connors, III ‘70 Mr. Daniel D. Cook ‘86 Mr. David C. Cook ‘59 Mr. Gary A. Cook ‘78 Mr. Patrick L. Corcoran ‘88 Mr. Thomas S. Corcoran ‘79 Mr. Christopher J. Cordaro ‘80 Mr Ralph J. Cordell ‘81 Mr. Patrick D. Cory ‘87 Mr. John T. Coyne ‘57 Mr. James T. Cranmer ‘65 Mr. Luis R. Crespo ‘74 Mr. Hans R. Croeber ‘53 Mr. Harold T. Cronauer, Jr ‘68 Mr. Edward Crossman ‘92 Mr. William B. Crumrine ‘92 Mr. Thomas A. Curran, Jr. ‘53 Mr. Sean R. Cushing ‘92 Mr. John A. Dagostino ‘65 Mr. Thomas E. Daley ‘78 Mr. Frank J. Dattilo, Jr ‘64 Mr. Millard M. Davis ‘68 SGT Jason W. Dean ‘90 Mr. John M. Decker ‘68 Mr. Anthony J. DeCristofaro ‘90 1LT John M. Del Palazzo, US ARMY ‘87 Mr. James R. DeMont ‘79 Mr. Jonathan B. Deptula ‘90 Mr. Luca R. Derrico ‘70
Mr. Edward B. DeSeta ‘67 Mr. Patrick J. Devlin ‘58 Mr. Daniel M. Di Micelli ‘82 Mr Michael J. DiAmicis ‘72 Mr. Arturo A. Diaz-Castro ‘75 Mr. Edward R. Dieterle ‘56 Mr. James Dietrich ‘54 Mr. Lawrence Dipano, Jr. ‘69 Mr. Vincent J. DiPano ‘66 Mr. Jesse H. Dize ‘64 Mr. Wilhelm F. Doll, Jr. ‘74 Mr. Robert W. Donahue ‘61 Mr. Barry P. Dorsey ‘87 Mr. Robert T. Drew ‘54 Mr. Lou Dunlay ‘60 Mr. Thomas H. Dunn ‘74 Mr. Joseph D. Dyas ‘76 Mr. Frank J. Earl ‘56 ENS Jason C. Eaton ‘90 Mr. Charles L. Eberling ‘60 Mr. Charles W. Egner ‘71 Mr. Edward I. Engle ‘85 Mr. Kenneth T. Engle ‘87 Mr. Eric Engler ‘61 Mr. William S. English ‘54 Mr. Eugene Enstice ‘75 I Mr. Thomas C. Euler, III ‘87 Mr. Richard L. Evoy ‘54 Mr. Richard T. Ewart ‘70 Mr. Lawerence E. Ewert ‘58 Mr. Stanley H. Eyler ‘73 Mr. William C. Eyler ‘91 Mr. Kenneth G. Fahrbach ‘60 Mr. Michael J. Fanghella ‘69 Mr. Andrew J. Farley ‘84 Mr. William M. Farrell, Jr. ‘68 Mr. Richard M. Feliciano ‘59 Mr. George T. Ferguson, Jr. ‘63 Mr. Harry J. Ferguson, III ‘70 Mr. Carlos J. Ferrey ‘87 Mr. Ian J. Ferris ‘65 Mr. Jay Ferry ‘65 Mr. Edwin G. Fiedler, III ‘63 Mr. Brian C. Fischer ‘76 Mr. Bryan Fisher ‘57 Mr. Michael E. Fisher ‘59 Mr. Richard W. Fisher ‘67 Mr. Arthur B. Flack ‘57 Mr John H. Flammer, III ‘92 (Continued on page 35)
We Need Your Support . . . Will You Help Us Cut Costs?
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To: All Alumni, This request is in the form of an open letter to ask for your support. We are constantly reminded by you how much you are enjoying the alumni newsletter, Reveille. After four and a half years, we are happy to report that we receive about 90%+ of your submissions via email. You are taking care of business on your end and are saving yourselves money by transmitting news to us electronically. We too have a need to take advantage of this electronic way of saving funds. But, the problem is that we do not have all of your email addresses. We need them in order to more efficiently cut costs that are continuing to rise all the time. For example, the rising postage and return mail expenses alone now approache the same cost as our printing. The trend is for both the printing cost and the postage and return mail costs to continue to rise. However, this is not true with respect to the transmission of a superior “full color” alumni newsletter. We have for over two years sought to have all alumni send us their email addresses so we can transmit the Reveille via email. As of the present time, we have nearly 1,000 email addresses in our database. Yet, we have a total of just over 4,000 records. This represents 25% of you who are helping us to stretch our budget, and still deliver a supe‐ rior product. The print edition is black and white. The email version is in color. You need to look at the archived editions of Reveille on line at: http//www.farragut.org/alumni. You will note that the Reveille’s open quickly, as they are all “pdf files.” If you don’t already have an Adobe Reader Program to quickly open “pdf” files, you can quickly download a FREE ADOBE READER PROGRAM from the following link: http://www.adobe.com/products/ acrobat/readstep2.html. This allows you to open any “pdf” file. System Requirements:
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Remember, you can print out any “pdf” file that you’d like to have on your printer. One very important thing to remember is that when you receive our email link indicating that Reveille is available to open, YOU NEED NOT OPEN IT UNLESS YOU WANT TOO! So, even if we transmit it to you, the choice is yours to open or delete. By participating with us and sending along your email address, you are helping us to take advantage of a cost savings to the Academy in the neighborhood of $30,000. Won’t you please help us? We have made it easy for you to transmit information to us over our website. Let us continue this process and send you the Reveille by an email link that you can choose to open and delete, rather than print and mail a hard‐copy. Of course, for those who do not have a computer, we will gladly continue to send you hard‐copy of the Reveille. Will you please help us and send us an update online and include your email address at: http://www.farragut.org/alumni. You can update your information online and we will save you time, stationary, and postage. Thank you for all that you do to support Admiral Farragut Academy and its Alumni Association. Bill Monrose CDR AFA Director of Alumni
Admiral Farragut Academy has the distinct honor of having one of it’s own alumni as this year’s graduation speaker on May 17, 2008 at 0900 hours. Join us if you are able. (See school calendar online for Friday’s final parade and Baccalaureate schedule.) HTTP://WWW.FARRAGUT.ORG.
Richard W. Fisher ‘67 President and Chief Executive Officer
Richard W. Fisher assumed the office of president and CEO of the
Capital Management and a separate
He was a Weatherhead Fellow at
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas on
funds‐management firm, Fisher Ewing
Harvard in 2001, is an honorary fellow
April 4, 2005. In this role, Fisher serves
Partners. Fisher Ewing’s sole fund,
of Hertford College at Oxford
as a member of the Federal Open
Value Partners, earned a compound
University, and is a fellow of the
Market Committee, the Federal
rate of return of 24 percent per
American Academy of Arts and
Reserve’s principal monetary
annum during his period as managing
Sciences.
policymaking group. During 2008, and
partner. He sold his controlling
every third year following, Fisher is a
interests in both firms when he
Fisher is equally fluent in Spanish and
voting member of that committee.
rejoined the government in 1997.
English, having spent his formative
years in Mexico. He attended the U.S.
Fisher is former vice
In 1987, Fisher created Fisher
From 1997 to 2001, Fisher
serving on several university boards.
A first‐generation American,
chairman of Kissinger McLarty
was deputy U.S. trade representative
Naval Academy (1967–69), graduated
Associates, a strategic advisory firm
with the rank of ambassador. He
with honors from Harvard University
chaired by former Secretary of State
oversaw the implementation of
in economics (1971), read Latin
Henry Kissinger.
NAFTA, negotiations for the Free
American politics at Oxford (1972–73)
Trade Area of the Americas, and
and received an M.B.A. from Stanford
1975 at the private bank of Brown
various agreements with Vietnam,
University (1975).
Brothers Harriman & Co., where he
Korea, Japan, Chile and Singapore. He
specialized in fixed income and foreign
was a senior member of the team that
received the Service to Democracy
exchange markets. He became
negotiated the bilateral accords for
Award and Dwight D. Eisenhower
assistant to the secretary of the
China's and Taiwan's accession to the
Medal for Public Service from the
Treasury during the Carter
World Trade Organization.
American Assembly.
administration, working on issues
related to the dollar crisis of 1978–79.
has served on numerous for‐profit and
Richard Fisher for his remarkable
He then returned to Brown Brothers
not‐for‐profit boards. He has also
accomplishments in service to our
to found their Texas operations in
maintained his academic interests,
country!
Dallas.
while teaching graduate courses and
Fisher began his career in
Throughout his career, Fisher
In October of 2006, Fisher
All alumni join in saluting
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Mr. Anthony G. Flamos ‘84 Mr. Thomas Y. Flythe, Jr. ‘65 Mr. Daniel T. Fooks ‘75 Mr. Dale M. Fox ‘88 Mr. Frederic B. Fox ‘67 Mr. Joel D. Frankfurt ‘59 Mr. Kenneth E. Fry ‘70 Mr. Edwin A. Fuller ‘58 Mr. Joseph R. Gadwill ‘87 Mr. Thomas J. Gaffney ‘84 Mr. Theodore C. Galletta ‘82 Mr. Matthew P. Galosi ‘92 Mr. Timothy W. Garcia-McCoy ‘74 Mr. Gustave J. Garcsar, Jr. ‘60 Mr. William F. Garman ‘64 Mr. Jeffrey M. Garth ‘64 Dr. Donald D. Gehring ‘56 Mr. James J. Giancarlo ‘67 Mr. MIchael J. Giannelli ‘84 Mr. Jay C. Ginter ‘66 Mr. Eugene G. Gniewek ‘67 Mr. G. Geoff Golz ‘64 Mr. Gary W. Gore, Jr. ‘85 Mr. Drew A. Gould ‘74 Mr. Joseph R. Greco ‘61 Mr. Alan K. Greene, Jr. ‘57 Mr. Bruce C. Greenspan ‘65 Mr. Daniel C. Grieco ‘82 Mr. Donald L. Gross ‘80 Mr. Jeffrey B. Grossman ‘66 Mr. Jonathan D. Grossman ‘71 Mr. John H. Grube ‘64 MAJ. (R) John F. Gruitt, Jr. ‘79 Mr. Carl T. Gustenhoven ‘74 Mr. Brian A. Gutierrez ‘93 Mr. Albert A. Hackett ‘60 Mr. Richard W. Hageman ‘65 Mr. Scott R. Hain ‘59 Mr. Christopher T. Hallam ‘89 Mr. William C. Hammersley, III ‘61 Mr. Gary G. Hancock ‘65 Mr. David L. Hansell ‘58 Mr. Kevin A. Hansen ‘79 Mr. Frank M. Harman ‘66 Mr. Gregory S. Hart ‘84 Mr. Brian D. Hartmann ‘81 Mr. H. Barndt Hauptfuhrer ‘60 Mr. William V. Hayes ‘54 Mr. Thomas F. Hayes-Morrison ‘62 Mr. Kevin D. Haynes ‘74 Mr. Donald E. Henderickson ‘84 Mr. Christopher Henderson ‘92 Mr. Robert F. Hendrickson, Jr. ‘53 Mr. Robert M. Henry ‘70 Mr. Kirk J. Hile ‘68 Mr. Richard A. Hill, Jr. ‘63 Mr. James P. Hode ‘65 Mr. John E. Hodges ‘85 Mr. Bernard J. Hofmann ‘85 Mr. Donald A. Hofstetter ‘74 Mr. Seamus M. Hogan ‘93 Mr. Gerard M. Holdsman ‘74 I Mr. Donald R. Holland ‘70
Mr. Louis J. Hollenbach, III ‘58 Mr. William F. Hollenbach, III ‘80 LCDR Mark F. Holtzrichter ‘89 Mr. Robert F. Hood ‘61 Mr. Richard V. Hope ‘56 Mr. Kendall E. Hopgood ‘84 Mr. Blaise B. Horgas ‘72 Mr. Errol I. Horne ‘58 ALUM I Mr. Richard F. Horstmann ‘68 Mr. Joseph F. Howley, Jr. ‘63 Mr. Joseph J. Hrasna, III ‘72 Mr. David S. Huber ‘86 Mr. Ross D. Hudson ‘62 Mr. Lee P. Hughes ‘62 Mr. Roger L. Hughes ‘66 Mr. Harry J. Humphries ‘59 Mr. Michael Hurm ‘69 Mr. Timothy J. Hyland, II ‘88 Mr. Joseph S. Iorio ‘85 LtCol Robert H. Irvine, USMC (Ret) ‘70 Mr. W. Philip Irwin ‘70 Mr. Dirk H. Isbrandtsen ‘65 CAPT David A. Isquith ‘53 Mr. Robert N. Isquith ‘56 Mr. Brian S. Jacobson ‘85 Mr. Carl E. Jacobson ‘62 Mr. Timothy H. Janis ‘85 Mr. Neill J. Jaslowski ‘70 Mr. Richard D. Jennings, Jr. ‘93 Mr. Alexander Jesudowich ‘63 Mr. Kenneth Jinotti, Jr. ‘83 Mr. Michael T. Johnson ‘90 Mr. Bennett W. Jones ‘66 Mr. Daniel H. Jones, III ‘69 Mr. Earle K. Jones ‘67 Mr. Richard B. Jones, III ‘72 Mr. Thomas D. Jones ‘68 Mr. William Junda, Jr. ‘68 Mr. Daniel R. Kail ‘53 Mr. Christopher F. Kale ‘89 Mr. Robert L. Kaplon ‘61 Mr. Charles B. Kearney, Jr. ‘59 Mr. Andrew J. Keczkemethy ‘82 Mr. Gregory Kelly ‘83 I Mr. Wayne M. Kennard ‘69 Mr. Donald J. Kennedy ‘75 Mr. John F. Keppler ‘77 Mr. Douglas A. Kerr, Jr. ‘87 CDR Robert L. Kershner ‘53 Mr. John C. Kerwin ‘71 Mr. Thomas King, Jr. ‘78 Mr. John J. Klopstock ‘57 Mr. Michael A. Knapp ‘92 Mr. Andrew S. Knight ‘58 Mr. Donald A. Knight ‘57 Mr. Chris Knutson ‘92 Mr. Richard C. Koch ‘69 Mr. Joseph S. Kocis, III ‘59 Mr. Charles J. Koczwara ‘68 Mr. Patrick C. Koenig ‘78 Mr. Bruce R. Koerner ‘87 Mr. Thomas R. Kohl, Jr. ‘71 Mr. John G. Kokoletsos ‘61 Mr. John M. Kole ‘72 Mr. Albert H. Konetzni, III ‘87 Mr. Mark R. Koontz ‘69
Mr. Herbert A. Koss ‘53 Mr. Glen M. Kraig ‘70 Mr. Aron F. Krantz ‘59 Mr. William S. Kreisher, Esq. ‘61 Mr. Randall L. Kressler, JD ‘60 Mr. Robert P. Kunzelman ‘65 Mr. John P. Kyriazis ‘57 Mr. Fred B. Lafferty, III ‘59 Mr. Joseph O. LaFrancois ‘55 Mr. John D. Lamb ‘54 Mr. Peter T. Lamicella ‘89 Mr. Robert W. Lane ‘58 Mr. Mark J. Laris ‘77 Mr. Richard C. Larsen ‘61 Mr. Erich A. Latchford ‘91 Mr. Richard K. Leaton ‘90 Mr. Steven A. Ledewitz ‘62 Mr Frederic G. Leeder ‘64 Dr. David K. Lerch ‘59 Mr. Brandon K. Lewis ‘89 Mr. Harry S. Lichtenstein, IV ‘66 Mr. Richard A. Lindberg ‘68 Mr. Aaron P. Lipschitz ‘71 Mr. Ian D. Lipsky ‘75 Mr. Robert L. Lloyd, Jr. ‘54 Mr. Robert A. Longhi ‘54 Mr. Wayne W. Lorenz, Jr ‘66 Mr. Richard O. Lottes ‘69 Mr. Joseph M. Lucarelli ‘59 Mr. Theodore E. Lundberg ‘58 Mr. Frank C. Lyman ‘77 Mr. Peter Lyon ‘55 Mr. Jeffrey S. Lyons ‘67 Mr. David D. Macdowell ‘55 Mr. Kenneth M. Maddalena, II ‘90 Mr. Frank C. Maiorano ‘58 Mr. Charles J. Makowski ‘92 Mr. Maurice H. Manahan ‘54 Mr. Henry A. Mandato ‘55 Mr. Jomo Maple ‘91 Mr. Victor J. Marek, III ‘69 Mr. David H. Marihugh, Jr. ‘77 Mr. John F. Marsden, III ‘59 Mr. Thomas G. Martin ‘76 Mr. Bruce P. Martins ‘85 Mr. Anthony J. Martorana ‘54 Mr. Richard M. Marzano ‘62 Mr. William R. Masciangelo, Jr. ‘62 Mr. Oliver E. Mattas, Jr. ‘60 Mr Peter D. Mauer ‘60 Mr. Michael H. McBride ‘57 Mr. Christopher J. McCabe, Jr. ‘68 Mr. Sean E. McCarthy ‘71 Mr. Robert C. McClelland ‘56 Mr. David H. McCloughan ‘55 Mr. David B. McElvein ‘62 Mr. Timothy P. McEvoy ‘76 Mr. Charles R. McEwan ‘76 Mr. Charles T. McGee ‘65 Mr. Shawn P. McGough ‘88 Mr. Shawn G. McHale ‘93 Mr. Christopher P. McKee ‘91 Mr. Todd T. McKinney ‘69 Mr. Timothy J. McMahon ‘92 Mr. Michael J. McNamara ‘56
Mr. Milton F. McRoberts ‘54 Mr. Wayne R. McVicar ‘74 Mr. James A. Meagher ‘65 Mr. George E. Meehan ‘72 CDR Carl E. Megonigle ‘54 Mr. Edward H. Mehler ‘53 Mr. Dominic A. Mele ‘89 Mr. Philip Menkes ‘73 Mr. Robert Mercurio ‘87 Mr. Daniel M. Merola ‘79 Mr. Knight Merritt ‘53 Mr. Philip J. Mesmer ‘73 Mr. Frank Meyer, III ‘65 Mr. Andrew C. Mezzadri ‘92 Mr. Kevin J. Miles ‘76 Mr. Arnold S. MIller ‘78 Mr. Jeffrey B. Miller ‘63 Mr. Thomas O. Miller ‘73 Mr. William H. Minty ‘61 Mr. Mark G. Molyneaux ‘87 Mr. Christopher R. Monck ‘58 Mjr. Christopher D. Monroe ‘79 Mr. David W. Moors ‘92 Mr. David N. Morelli ‘64 Mr. Robert M. Morey ‘65 Mr. Tracy R. Morgan ‘84 Mr. Joseph D. Morris ‘70 Mr. Peter Morris ‘86 Mr. Robert G. Morris ‘59 Mr. Ronald H. Morris ‘56 Mr. W. John Morrissey ‘59 Mr. Franklin J. Mortimer, II ‘71 Mr. William J. Morvay ‘58 Mr. Bradley D. Moses ‘91 Mr. James C. Moses ‘84 Mr. Donald T. Mozer ‘58 Mr. Mark P. Muller ‘59 Mr. William M. Munn, Jr. ‘72 Mr. Theodore W. Murray ‘88 Mr. Arthur Musicaro ‘73 Mr. William T. Muzzio, Jr. ‘80 CAPT R. Timothy Myers ‘60 Mr. Albert S. Naef ‘60 Mr. Robert W. Nani ‘73 Mr. Henry R. Narciso ‘56 Mr. James H. Neave ‘69 Mr. Robert J. Nessen ‘68 Mr. George E. Nichols, Jr. ‘60 Mr. Alfred Nicolosi, III ‘89 Mr. Robert J. Nieradka ‘71 Mr. Roger J. O’Kane, Jr. ‘69 Mr. Serge I. Obolensky ‘79 Mr. Charles G. Oettel ‘85 Mr. William D. Olinger ‘65 Mr. Victor J. Oliver ‘86 Mr. Paul B. Olsen ‘75 Mr. Edward S. Ordway, Jr. ‘56 Mr. Richard H. Orton ‘63 Mr. John R. Oslund, Jr. ‘72 Mr. Robert C. Otto ‘69 Mr. Scott M. Otto ‘89 Mr. James E. Ousley ‘82 Mr. John B. Ousley ‘86 Mr. David I. Owens ‘76 Mr. Christopher J. Ozol ‘87 Mr. William C. Padgett ‘64 Mr. Zenowij Pankewycz ‘66 (Continued on page 36)
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Mr. Anthony C. Pansani ‘93 Mr. David J. Park ‘89 Mr. Bradford E. Parker, Jr. ‘70 Mr. David E. Pattee ‘68 Mr. Shawn Patterson ‘91 Mr. Miguel I. Payano ‘81 Mr. Steven J. Perchalski ‘92 Mr. Michael A. Pero, Jr. ‘59 Mr Richard J. Perry ‘79 Mr. Carl R. Peterson ‘78 Mr. Kurt C. Peterson ‘80 Mr. Robert W. Pfeifle, Jr. ‘76 Mr. J. Russell Phillips ‘67 Mr. Edward D. Philpot ‘76 Mr. Douglas J. Pickell ‘82 Mr. Stephen J. Pinette ‘81 Mr. Christopher C. Planeta ‘82 Mr. Todd W. Poltersdorf ‘88 Mr Keith D. Pope ‘92 I Mr. Kevin B. Powell ‘76 Col. Jeffrey A. Powers, USMC (Ret) Mr. William J. Powers, Jr. ‘89 Mr. Thomas L. Principi ‘56 Mr. John B. Puglisi ‘74 Mr. William B. Purpura, Jr. ‘70 Mr. Ernest L. Pyle ‘54 Mr. Randall C. Pyles ‘78 Mr. Lorenzo Ragnacci ‘90 Mr. Donald D. Rainville ‘73 Cpt Gustavo F. Rangel ‘83 Mr. Gregory J. Raphel ‘64 Mr. Jeffrey R. Register ‘89 Mr. John S. Reid, Jr. ‘69 Mr. Raymond C. Reid, III ‘85 Mr. Otto G. Reimann ‘68 Mr. Michael S. Renn ‘73 Mr. Armando E. Reyes ‘84 Mr. Thomas C. Reynolds ‘61 Mr. Dale R. Richards ‘67 Mr. Charles W. Richelieu ‘68 Mr. James T. Rinaldi ‘76 Mr. Jon A. Rindfleish ‘54 Mr. James A. Ring ‘79 Mr. Michael J. Riordan ‘75 Mr. David C. Robinson ‘59 Mr. Nicholas L. Roccaforte, Jr. ‘89 Mr. Christopher F. Roden ‘81 Mr. Richard R. Rogers ‘75 Mr. Peter J. Rohde ‘57 Mr. Ronald A. Rose ‘68 Mr. William G. Rosoff ‘61 Mr. Craig H. Russell ‘87
Mr. John H. Stockel ‘53 Mr. Anthony S. Storino ‘79 Mr. Richard H. Stoy ‘60 Mr. Stephen R. Straus ‘86 Mr. George M. Stuhr ‘55 Mr. Glenn R. Suszcynski ‘76 Mr. Donald A. Sutton ‘63 Mr. Richard A. Sutton ‘66 Mr. Roger L. Szmodis ‘61 Mr. Robert L. Tarver, Jr. ‘77 Mr. John M. Terry, Jr. ‘87 Mr. Charles J. Thavenot ‘66 Mr. Harry F. Theurer, III ‘75 Mr. Richard E. Thomas, Jr ‘85 Mr. Charles V. Thompson, Jr. ‘83 Mr Christopher L. Thompson ‘91 Mr. Lawrence A. Thul ‘75 Mr. Matthew M. Tibbals ‘87 Mr. Dennis F. Tice ‘75 Dr Joel D. Todino ‘56 Mr. Lee T. Tomasko ‘71 Mr. Kenneth M. Towcimak ‘61 Mr. Thomas G. Travis ‘65 Mr. Dayton O. Trubee ‘55 Mr. Ronald B. Tucker, Jr. ‘88 Mr. Andre G. Turenne ‘55 Dr. Rocco R. Tutela ‘60 Mr. William T. Tuting ‘91 Dr. Juan C. Valdes, Jr ‘73 Mr. Ronald J. Valentine ‘83 Mr. Richard J. Van Enige ‘79 Mr. John H. Van Schoick ‘59 Mr. Peter W. Vanderpool ‘57 Mr. John A. VanWinkle, Jr. ‘58 Mr. James W. Vatter ‘59 Mr. William B. Vaughn ‘53 Mr. Michael H. Veracierta ‘86 LCDR Charles H. Vickers ‘86 Mr. Julio A. Vidal ‘81 Mr. Rafael E. Vidal ‘85 Mr. Virgilio A. Vidal ‘87 Mr. Peter S. Viele ‘68 Mr. Mark E. Vigneault RADM William L. Vincent ‘58 Mr. Kurt E. Vollherbst ‘65 Mr. Charles M. Vollmer ‘60 Mr. Matthew Vollmers ‘85 Mr. Christian M. Wagner ‘82 Mr. Christopher M. Wagner ‘86 Mr. Kendall R. Walker ‘72 Mr. William J. Wall ‘80 Mr. Forrest L. Wallace ‘74 Mr. Mark J. Wallace ‘70 Mr. James P. Warble, Jr. ‘65
Mr. David C. Rutenberg ‘63 Mr. John K. Rutenburg ‘57 Mr. David A. Rutherford, III ‘90 Mr. Keith R. Sailer ‘77 Mr. Robert V. Sallada ‘55 Mr. Alfred J. Sammartino ‘53 CAPT Michael J. Sanders ‘89 Mr. James L. Sanford ‘76 Mr. Luis D. Sarabia Perez ‘89 MAJ Bill Sarafin ‘76 Mr. Bruce A. Sarte, Jr. ‘91 Mr. Robert M. Scheipe, Jr. ‘73 Mr. Walter H. Schenk ‘56 Mr. Philip H. Schlachter ‘78 Mr Eric C. Schmidt ‘61 Mr. Paul A. Schnitman ‘59 Mr. William I. Schoenfeld ‘53 Mr. Robert P. Schuman ‘53 Mr. John D. Scott ‘57 Mr. Randall R. Scott ‘61 Mr. Salvatore Scotto D’Aniello Mr. David C. Seiler ‘68 Mr. Russell M. Sell ‘67 Mr. Kevin M. Seman ‘93 Mr. John Shavinsky ‘81 Mr. John F. Shelby ‘57 Mr. Peter J. Shoaf ‘67 Mr. Christopher J. Shoemaker ‘87 Mr. Timothy J. Shoemaker ‘86 Mr. David A. Shulman ‘85 Mr. Michael C. Simmons ‘71 Mr. Dennis L. Simon ‘73 Mr. Michael D. Simonis ‘69 Mr. Peter B. Simpson ‘77 Mr. John P. Sisler ‘91 Mr. John W. Slocum ‘58 I Mr. Peter S. Slosson ‘64 Mr. Edward J. Smith ‘85 Mr. Lee E. Smith ‘84 Mr. Norman Smith Mr. Tony Smith ‘59 Mr. John H. Snyder, II ‘79 Mr. Jung I. So ‘92 Dr. Leon D. Solomon, MD ‘54 Mr. Joseph S. Soos ‘60 Mr. Alexander Sorokin ‘74 Mr. Jason B. Spages ‘88 Mr. Michael F. Spillane ‘79 Mr. Thomas W. Spillane ‘53 Mr. Gerard R. Stefanelli ‘86 Mr. Charles R. Stefko ‘77 Mr. Jason M. Stern ‘61 Mr. Stafford G. Sterner ‘73 Mr. Peter E. Stevenson ‘58
Mr. Rodney C. Ward ‘87 Mr. Marc D. Ware ‘93 Mr. Jeffrey M. Wark ‘91 Mr. Rodney T. Washington ‘87 Mr. Gary D. Wass ‘73 Mr. John J. Waxon ‘53 Mr. Raey W. Webster ‘59 Mr. William C. Wedekind ‘65 Mr. Borrah E. Weiner ‘54 Mr. Louis Weinstein ‘70 Mr. Reed M. Weis ‘73 Mr. Brooke R. Weisleder ‘65 Mr. Kent G. Weiss ‘93 Mr. Richard T. Weldon ‘62 Mr. Chandler H. Wells, Jr. ‘61 Mr. Francis M. West ‘74 Mr. James E. Westphalen ‘76 Mr. Donald K. White, Jr ‘65 Mr. Frank J. White, Jr ‘57 Mr. Michael C. Whitehill ‘67 Mr. Edward H. Wilder, III ‘68 Mr. Henry L. Williams ‘61 Mr Michael P. Williams ‘76 Mr. Ronnie B. Williams ‘72 Mr. Gerald C. Willis ‘57 Mr. Ernest S. Wilson, Jr. ‘62 Mr. James L. Winn, III ‘84 Mr. Scott J. Winn ‘81 Mr. Scott B. Winokur ‘91 Mr. Robert H. Winslow, Jr. ‘66 Mr. Joseph F. Wnek ‘91 Mr Jason K. Wolins ‘68 Mr. Kenneth A. Woltz ‘61 CPO Waili B. Wong ‘85 Mr. Michael J. Worringer ‘67 Mr. Gary E. Wright ‘72 Mr. John M. Wylie ‘59 LT COL (Ret.) DeLacy M. Wyman ‘57 Mr. William C. Wyrick ‘75 Mr. Robert S. Yelin ‘74 Mr. David Yoho ‘68 Mr. Chris R. Zawinsy ‘91 Mr. Joseph N. Zolfo ‘86 Mr. Peter S. Zorilla ‘70 Mr. William H. Zuber, II ‘54 Mr. Michael G. Zuccaro ‘81 Mr. Donald J. Zurenda, Sr. ‘54 Mr. Leif T. Zweidinger ‘87
HOW DO YOU MEASURE THE WORTH OF A MAN’S LIFE?
The names above are a testament to what one life has meant to so many people. Mere words cannot describe what Coach Stanley Slaby has meant to all of these people. You can find out for yourself though by simply asking any of them what this man taught them about life on the fields of honor known as a football, basketball, and baseball. They will tell you it is not about winning or losing, but it is about how you learned about life as you played the game! These lessons mark Coach Slaby as someone who will be remembered as long as they shall live.
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Let us pause to reflect upon our Alumni whose duty in this life has been fulfilled...May they Rest In Peace!
Carl J. Heydenreich ‘47N— We are saddened to notify you that we received a letter from Jeanette Heydenreich informing us of the passing of her husband, Carl on February 16, 2007. Though this was over a year ago, we wanted to pass this along to all of his classmates and friends. Carl was born on October 3, 1928 in Fairview New Jersey. His parents moved to Haddonfield New Jersey where he attended Catholic Schools. Thereafter, he went to Admiral Farragut Academy NJ where he graduated from High School in 1947. Carl’ s parents owned a Hair Dressing Shop in Haddonfield and Philadelphia . Mrs. Heydenreich told us, “Carl and I met while attending to Hair Dressing School. We Married to in 1951. Carl always had an interest in drawing . He enrolled Philadelphia Art Institute where he graduated . He did promotional work for many South Jersey Companies. He was a loving father to Carl H., the late Craig T. and Jean M. Opela and husband Todd. He was a devoted grandfather of four grandchildren Lindsay, Devin, Chase Opela and Victoria Heydenreich. He enjoyed drawing cartoons. He also enjoyed going to antique car shows. He took much pride in showing his award winning 1931 Ford Roadster which he named "Sapphire". Carl was loving, caring and very devoted to his family.” The last known address for the family is Atco, NJ. LCDR Valerie Wells— It is with deep sadness that we have to notify you of the passing of LCDR Valerie Wells on April 15. 2008, nearly a year after the passing of her husband Michael Wells. Valerie and Michael had both been members of our faculty for almost 10 years. Valerie was the Director of our Farragut Choir and the Drama Department. She has been responsible for the many wonderful thespian events that we have enjoyed over the years. She also was the advisor for our Cheerleaders, and was known for her outstanding support and leadership throughout the Farragut Community.. Valerie leaves three children, Jennifer Wells ‘04, Elizabeth Wells ‘06 BC, and Michael who is scheduled to graduate in 2012. Her husband, Michael was our outstanding Basketball coach who led his team to the State Championship in 2004. The entire Farragut Community will miss Valerie and the many contributions she made to the success of Admiral Farragut Academy. Rhett B. Sanders—Sadly, we bid farewell to CAPT Rhett Sanders who taught Physical Science and Biology at AFA for 30 years. CAPT Sanders will be missed by countless generations of cadets for his staunch classroom discipline tempered with humor, kindness and respect. CAPT Sanders retired in 1990 and after a couple of years living down the road from Farragut just off Park Street, he returned to his native South Carolina. At the time, he had a sister living in SC and wanted to be near her. CAPT Sanders was a widower. Though he has been missed now for over 7 1/2 years, the lessons he left upon his cadets will live for many a lifetime. God Speed, CAPT Sanders! April 20, 2008
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ALUMNI SHIRTS ARE OUTSTANDING! ASK ANY ALUMNI OWNER HIS OPINION OF THE QUALITY OF THE SHIRT…ORDER YOURS TODAY! Pictured, is one of the newly adopted collared Alumni Shirts that we presented to each of the graduating Seniors following their graduation on May 20, 2007. We asked them to wear this shirt each time they return to campus, and of course on the day of the Dress Parade at Homecoming Celebrations. The shirt color is “Butter and Navy.” This shirt is made of high quality pima cotton, which is very soft, comfortable to wear, and holds up well over many, many washings. The shirt boasts the newly designed and embroidered AFA Alumni Association Logo with the year of graduation also embroidered beneath. This shirt will be available to all Alumni on an ordered basis with delivery within three weeks time. The basic cost is $49. plus $10 shipping and handling for all orders within the Continental United States. For other orders, please write, telephone, fax, or email for additional charges. All we need from you is the year you graduated, and the size you want, and whether you want the male or female shirt.. Shirts are available in adult sizes from small (S) to extra large (XL) for $49 plus shipping and handling charges within the US. For sizes extra, extra large (XXL) add $3. Extra, extra, extra large (XXXL) add $5 to basic cost of $49. We will ship multiple shirt orders at the base $10 shipping and handling charge.
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Alumni Name _________________________________________________________ Class____________________ N or S _________ Spouse Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Additional Guest (s) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ COST NUMBER TOTAL Event Description Alumni Welcome Continental Breakfast N/C ________ Friday Lunch on the Grounds
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Dates for the 75th Anniversary Homecoming in 2009 March 31, 2009 though April 4, 2009 We have blocked 120 total room nights at the Trade Winds Sandpiper Hotel & Suites for the 75th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration...(20 for Thursday, April 2nd, and 50 each for Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th, 2009.) When you call for reservations you must mention AFA. The rates per night are as follows: Courtyard Hotel: $169; Courtyard Suite: $184; Gulf Front Suite: $204. Make your plans now to schedule your vacation in conjunction with our 75th Anniversary Celebration which is going to be held on March 31, 2009 through April 4, 2009. April is the month the native Floridians make their first trek to the beaches after the winter. The weather is almost perfect with warm days and cool evenings. It is usually a dry month in terms of precipitation. You’ll enjoy the Beautiful Beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. (See page 7 for 2008 Homecoming accommodations information.)
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