FROM THE CHAIRMAN
That’s a wrap on 2024. With holidays fast approaching and our 80th Anniversary in our rearview mirror, the significance of our accomplishments this past year is motivating. The impact the Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation (AA&F) and our trustees have had on the Naval Academy and the Physical Mission cannot be overstated. There’s a sense of positivity and purpose as we guide the Athletic & Scholarship Programs (A&SP) into 2025 and beyond. We are all instrumental in shaping the future leaders of our nation. And the future is bright.
This year was impactful and transformational in Annapolis. Vice Admiral Yvette Davids ’89, USN, became the first female Superintendent in the history of the institution. Captain Walt Allman ’97, USN, became the new Commandant of Midshipmen, becoming the first Navy SEAL officer to ever hold the post. And the academic year began with the Brigade shifting from 30 companies back to 36 in Bancroft Hall.
Lastly, important construction projects progressed across the Yard as part of the Naval Academy’s resiliency efforts to combat sea level rise. These projects will provide further restoration to Farragut Sea Wall, Bancroft Hall and other vital infrastructure.
This past year also marked a new era at AA&F with the arrival of the Fluegel Alumni Center (FAC). Since its ribbon-cutting in September 2023, the FAC has become a vibrant hub of activity, hosting hundreds of events.
The FAC has truly transformed our ability to accomplish our enterprise mission and purpose—To connect and support our alumni and the U.S. Naval Academy community so that the Brigade and alumni lead and serve at their full potential for the good of the nation. And we can never forget that the FAC was financed and built purely through the giving of our alumni. Alumni like our A&SP Trustees!
It is because of your passion, dedication and philanthropy that the Academy is the nation’s premier leadership development institution. On the athletic fields the power of our philanthropy provides the MARGIN OF EXCELLENCE, a phrase Chet Gladchuk coined and continues to use to describe the critical pieces that augment Big Navy’s funding of the moral, mental and physical missions of USNA. From nutrition centers around the athletic facilities, weight room improvements and continued support of our Foundation schools, we are critical to the overall success of the nation’s #1 ranked public school (as announced just last month by U.S. News and World Report).
The impact of our philanthropy and these support projects for NAAA is validated by the results on the field. We culminated
a “Decade of Dominance,” earning our 10th consecutive Patriot League Presidents’ Cup, another Army-Navy Star Series, 14 Conference Championships. In addition, over the last 10 years, Navy has won 84 Patriot League Championships. In the classroom, our athletes and Foundation students continue to excel, as well. 2023 was the 9th straight year that a Navy student-athlete earned the honor of being the USNA Valedictorian. Further, USNA varsity athletes boast an amazing graduation rate of 94 percent.
We have the following new Trustees to announce from the Membership Committee:
FALL 2023—NEW TRUSTEES
Mike Althouse ’86 Sponsor: TJ Grady ’88
Billy Butler ’96 Sponsor: Brian Grana ’96
Karyn Geringer ’94
Karen Kane ’89
James Mill ’95
Mike Quilty ’88
David Radi ’83
Ray Spicer ’79
Sponsor: Becky Haase ’94
Sponsor: Casey Johnson ’89
Sponsor: Sonja Lamott ’95
Sponsor: Chad Watson ’88
Sponsor: Frank Thorp ’81
Sponsor: Maurice Tose ’78
SPRING 2023—NEW TRUSTEES
Steve Colon ’81
Sponsor: Dan Quattrini ’81
Dave Dorton ’90 Sponsor John Lunger ’90
Robert Goodson ’93 Sponsor: Bob Kuberski ’93
Chip Miller ’81
Ben Nichols ’08
James Petersen ’76
John Rudder ’78
Colleen Salonga ’93
Sponsor: Tim Keating ’71
Sponsor: Jeff Johnson ’79
Sponsor: Jay Donnelly ’75
Sponsor: Rusty Yeiser ’74
Sponsor: Nora O’Hara ’93
We have also elevated the following trustees to Emeritus status.
FALL 2023—EMERITUS
Mark Donohue ’90 Dan Nelson ’71
Rex Hayes ’83 Phil Norton ’66
Tom Jones ’72
Kendell Pease ’68
John Morton ’67 Roger Staubach ’65
John Michalski ’60 Ron Terwilliger 63
SPRING 2023—EMERITUS
Tom Burbage ’69
Bill Cobb ’68
Sam Marrone ’66
John O’Neill ’68
Timothy Dougherty ’85 Skip Orr ’65
Norm FitzPatrick ’85 Tom Solak ’60
Tom Fricke ’81
George Voelker ’72
Lastly, as we celebrate 80 years of the A&SP, recall our two core missions: 1) to create opportunities for talented students to receive an additional year of preparation for USNA at one of our now-16 affiliated prep schools through need-based scholarships,
ADM Bill Moran ’81, USN (Ret.)
and 2) provide financial support in support of the USNA’s physical mission by raising funds for the Fund for Athletic Excellence which provides versatile operating dollars for our varsity, club and intramural sports.
Lastly, the 80th Anniversary dinner on 15 November at the Westin was an incredible success. The event was marked by the attendance and remarks from Vice Admiral Jim Malloy ’86, USN (Ret.), himself an A&SP Foundation scholar, Captain Chris “Chowdah” Hill, commanding officer of Dwight D. EisEnhowEr (CVN 69) and Vice Admiral Yvette Davids ’89, USN, the 64th Superintendent of the Naval Academy.
Thank you to all who attended and continue to support the Physical Mission of the U.S. Naval Academy. Beat Army!
Admiral Bill Moran ’81, USN (Ret.) Chairman, Athletic and Scholarship Programs
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
On my desk is a copy of “A Message to Garcia” by Elbert Hubbard. Many of you will know what I am referring to, and yet, some will have no idea. An inspirational essay written in a single hour on 22 February 1899, the story celebrates the virtues of hard work, initiative and dedication in the face of adversity. It is a story of a soldier delivering a crucial message with unparalleled determination. Why do I mention this? Simply, because I am reminded every day of the virtues it espouses and makes me want to be better and to do my level best to help our young scholars be the best they can be. “Character is the result of two things, mental attitude and the way we spend our time. It is what we think and what we do that makes us what we are.”
I often feel like a broken record when I talk about our programs and all our collective successes, but the simple fact is we continue to improve. That is the result of a complex ecosystem of amazing people all working together to achieve phenomenal results! No one is resting on their laurels, and we are always looking for ways to improve! Our support of our A&SP Foundation scholars and the financial support we provide to the USNA physical mission is undeniable and we make a difference each and every day in the lives of the students at our affiliated prep schools, NAPS and the Naval Academy!
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
The caliber of the young men and women afforded the opportunity to take part in our Athletic and Scholarship Programs is a source of immense pride for me. These young people have faced disappointment in not receiving a direct appointment to USNA. We have incredibly talented students applying to the Naval Academy—a testament to the character of our Foundation scholars, who have chosen their path with resilience and will power. Each of them has chosen the road less traveled and this path is particularly challenging. However, their positive attitudes, determination and desire to serve our country are the catalysts for success. This prep year prepares our students for the academic rigors of plebe year. It also allows them a year to mature and grow … morally, mentally and physically. The result is a well prepared, confident and capable midshipman!
The Foundation sponsored prep class for the USNA Class of 2028 began their Naval Academy journey in the late summer/ early fall of 2023. Forty-two (27 men and 15 women) motivated students descended upon 12 of our 16 affiliated prep schools, hailing from 17 different states, including a student from Germany. California had eight students, Virginia had five and Pennsylvania and Florida had four. Forty earned their appointments, but two chose not to accept their appointment offer. One student chose to disenroll and sadly, Brody Hall, was killed in an automobile accident. That gave us a 90 percent success rate. Per our tradition, we welcomed these 38 students to Annapolis the day before Induction Day with an Ice Cream
CAPT Don Hughes ’88, USN (Ret.)
Social. It was the first time we hosted this event in our new home at the Fluegel Alumni Center. Our Superintendent, Vice Admiral Yvette Davids ’89, USN, A&SP Chairman Admiral Bill Moran ’81, USN (Ret.), and USNA AA&F President and CEO Jeff Webb ’95 welcomed our students and their families, thanked them for their commitment to this next step in their journeys and wished them well!
The Class of 2029 Foundation A&SP prep students are in place at 12 of our 16 affiliated prep schools. Forty-five (30 men and 15 women) students enrolled for the 2024-2025 academic year. These young scholars hail from 21 states and Puerto Rico and are working extremely hard to earn their appointments! I have the great privilege of being their Blue and Gold officer traveling to each of the schools we have students attending to conduct interviews and checking up on them to see how they are doing. They are doing great and are challenging themselves to be the best they can be!
PHYSICAL MISSION SUPPORT
I have been in this wonderful job for more than five years now and our A&SP trustees, fellow alumni, parents and friends all contribute to the amazing financial support we provide to the Naval Academy’s physical mission through contributions to the Fund for Athletic Excellence. The Naval Academy strives to develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically and their prep year helps to prepare them for the journey they will embark upon, and ultimately their service to our country.
I mentioned the ongoing financial support and this past year represented another record year for donations. For the first time, the Fund for Athletic Excellence broke the $5M barrier. With the changing landscape in college athletics, our teams will continue to require the kind of support our Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk refers to as the X factor! We provide needed funding for the Naval Academy’s physical mission, to include varsity, club and intramural sports. This “margin of excellence” funding helps our teams compete at the highest levels possible and the results speak for themselves!
Last year, Navy went 19-17-1 against Army overall, and 14-11-1 in the Army-Navy Star series to win (AGAIN!). Navy has won the overall series against Army 48 times in the last 52 years and the midshipmen also won the Star Series with an amazing 40-4-2 record the last 46 years.
Navy claimed its 10th consecutive Patriot League Presidents’ Cup, winning a league best nine conference championships during the 2023-24 academic year. Navy’s ten consecutive overall titles is the most in Patriot League Presidents’ Cup history. We had 14 conference athletes of the year, six scholarathletes of the year and the highest number of scholar-athletes within the Patriot League. Navy had 23 All-Americans, five CSC Academic All-Americans and 13 Coach of the Year awards Gladchuk said, “A decade of dominance in the Patriot League is a bar set by amazing individuals who wear the Blue and Gold with a time tested ‘Expect to Win’ mindset. Competitive success is ingrained in the educational model we believe
directly correlates with the development of leaders who we expect to be role models in the fleet and beyond.”
Every year during our semi-annual spring and fall A&SP meetings, our awards committee selects the Coach of the Year for the fall, winter and spring seasons. As always, the competition is keen and there are many of our outstanding coaches deserving of being selected for this honor. This past year we selected:
Winter: John Morrison, women’s swimming and diving Fall: Aaron Lanzel, men’s cross country
Spring: Gavin Hickie, rugby
Congratulations to these amazing leaders of our midshipmen!
BRAVO ZULU AND THANK YOU!
I have always enjoyed reading and learning from others. Somewhere I read owning up to mistakes and recognizing others’ contributions builds respect and trust. I am blessed to have a wonderful team, and they help keep me centered and on track. I make plenty of mistakes, but I try to learn from each one. I’m fond of saying, “we all have crosses to bear” and it is comforting to know there are many who are willing to share the load. Tracey Cook and Mariola Baker do the heavy lifting for our team … I along with our trustees and scholars are the benefactors of all they do to keep our A&SP Team humming along. I respect and trust them immensely.
Of course, A&SP is not an island … as mentioned previously, we are part of a complex ecosystem, and we thrive with teamwork and a common purpose. Our communications team is simply amazing, and we could not do what we do without their determined efforts. In addition, our teammates at the Naval Academy Athletic Association do an incredible job stewarding all our athletic excellence donors. Thank you to Tim Ford, Kala Giddish, Maeve Hall and Harrison Dover for all you do! The Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation senior leadership team are pure professionals and keep our ship on course. With that nautical reference … it is our President and CEO, Jeff Webb, and our A&SP Chair Bill Moran who provide the strategic direction and support what A&SP does with grace, humility and competence.
We are so immensely proud of our unique organization and are happy to answer any questions you may have on what we do and how you can support our efforts.
In closing, I implore you all to be impactful, be a giver more so than a taker and make a difference! Choose to be happy, be genuine, and be a friend to all … a friend you would like to have! And of course … GO NAVY, BEAT ARMY!
Captain Don Hughes ’88, USN (Ret.) Executive Director
2028 FOUNDATION PREP SCHOOL STUDENTS
Following are profiles of sponsored candidates who are members of the Naval Academy Class of 2028. They attended a prep school or junior college affiliated with the Foundation. The designations of “Honor Scholar” and “Scholar Athlete” are solely to recognize the contribution made to the Foundation by the donors of Honor or Memorial Scholarships.
NICHOLAS BARRA
SCHOLARSHIP: Class of 1960 Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Bergen Catholic High School; Oradell, NJ
PREP SCHOOL: Blair Academy; Blairstown, NJ
ACTIVITIES: Bergen Catholic Ambassador, President of Poetry Club, Member of Political Theory Club, Indoor/Outdoor Varsity Track and Field Co-Captain, Varsity Baseball at Blair Academy, USNA Summer Seminar, New Jersey Boys State.
HONORS: Principal’s List and First Honors (4 years), Embrella and CP&P’s Outstanding Youth of the Year, 3-year Varsity Letter Bergen Catholic Track and Field, 2022 Bergen County Meet of Champs Champion, National Honors Society, National Art and Math Honors Society.
MATTHEW BEEHLER
SCHOLARSHIP: LTJG Frederick W. Smith (USNA ’87) Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Archbishop Molloy High School; Rockaway Point, NY
PREP SCHOOL: Mercersburg Academy; Mercersburg, PA
ACTIVITIES: Archbishop Molloy Swimming (Varsity), CYO Swim Coach, Long Island Aquatic Club Swim Instructor, Member of Long Island Aquatic Club (USA Swim team), Roxbury Volunteer Firefighter.
HONORS: Archbishop Molloy Swimming Varsity Captain (senior year), CHSAA Male Freshman MVP for Swimming, Outstanding Male Senior Athlete, 4-year New York State High School Swimming Championship Qualifier, Molloy Swim Team MVP (freshman, sophomore year), Placed 3rd in the New York State High School Swimming Championships in 100-yard Backstroke, Placed 10th in the New York State High School Swimming Championships in 50-yard Freestyle, Placed 1st in the CHSAA 100-yard Backstroke, 3rd in the CHSAA 50-yard Freestyle, USA Scholastic All-American, Placed 11th at USA Swimming Junior National Championships in the 200-meter Backstroke, Placed 6th in the 800-meter Freestyle Relay at USA Swimming Junior National Championships, Qualified for USA Swimming U.S Open.
JACK BEJARANO
SCHOLARSHIP: Major Matthew M. Wiegand, USMC, USNA ’08 Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School; New York, NY
PREP SCHOOL: The Peddie School; Hightstown, NJ
ACTIVITIES: MLSnext Academy Soccer Player, Member of Republican Club.
HONORS: Team USA, u18 Soccer, Maccabia 2022, Israel. Team USA u18 Soccer, Pan Maccabia 2023, Argentina.
DARIAN BENTIVEGNA
SCHOLARSHIP: Dr. Eugene O.S. Stevenson USNA ’54 Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Liberty University
Online Academy
PREP SCHOOL: Marion Military Institute; Marion, AL
ACTIVITIES: LUOA Beta Club (Honors Club) with Community Service Hours, Volunteer Basketball Coach, Martial Arts, CrossFit, MMI Assistant Chaplain, Bible Study, Peer Tutor, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, MMI Black Flag (Swim Club), Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl, MMI Math Team.
HONORS: High and Highest Academic Honors (9-12th grade), Academic Honors from Liberty University, Taekwondo Black Belt, Humes Memorial Scholarship, First Place in Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Regionals (Fall 2023).
KRISTYN BERNAL
SCHOLARSHIP: Paul C. Cook, Class of 1934 Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Floyd E. Kellam High; Virginia Beach, VA
PREP SCHOOL: Northwestern Preparatory School; Crestline, CA
ACTIVITIES: Varsity Girls Soccer (Captain), Varsity Girls Indoor Track and Field, NASM Certified Personal Trainer (2022-Present), Rho Kappa: National History Honor Society (President/Chairperson), School Publications (Yearbook Editor-in-Chief), National Honor Society (Member), Knights for Veterans (President), Operation Smile (Fundraiser Creator), CHKD Personal Training Internship (Member), Kellam Freshmen Mentors Program (Leader), Seat Belt Club (President), Peer Tutor (Leader).
HONORS: Summa Cum Laude, Board of Education Virginia Scholastic Excellence, Governor of Virginia Academic Excellence, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Credential, Varsity Girls Soccer 6A Regional Champions (2022), Varsity Girls Soccer 6A State Runner-ups (2022), Varsity Girls Soccer Sportsmanship Award (2023), 3 Varsity Letters (Soccer 2021-2023), Personal Training and Weightlifting Excellence Award (2022), Kellam High Seat Belt Club Gold Award (2022-2023).
BRODY BRUNNER
SCHOLARSHIP: LTJG Alton Grizzard (USNA ’91) Memorial Army-Navy Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Loyola Blakefield; Towson, MD
PREP SCHOOL: The Hill School; Pottstown, PA
ACTIVITIES: JV Football—1 Year, Varsity Football—3 Years, Varsity Wrestling— 3 Years, JV Rugby—1 Year, Varsity Rugby—3 Years, Vipers Rugby Club Team—5 Years, Young Glory Academy Select Rugby Team Member, U23 Pittsburgh Forge Select Rugby Team Member. Volunteered at Our Daily Bread and Baltimore Station. Member of the Student Ambassadors Group and Member of the Open House Committee at Loyola Blakefield.
HONORS: JV Rugby (MIAA Champion), V Rugby (2x MIAA Champion), V Rugby Captain Sr. Year, All MIAA Rugby Team Selection, Vipers Rugby Club Captain and MAGIS Compassion Award Winner in High School, Academic Honors.
WYATT CAMPAGNA
SCHOLARSHIP: LCDR Erik S. Kristensen Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Sage Creek High School; Carlsbad, CA
PREP SCHOOL: Kent School; Kent, CT
ACTIVITIES: Varsity Rowing (2 years), Associated Student Body (ASB), Ski and Snowboard Club, (President and Founder), Pickleball Club (President and Founder), National Honor Society, Link Crew (Mentoring Freshmen), Sage Creek High School—Basketball, Team Captain, Varsity letter.
HONORS: San Diego Rowing Club—Youth National Championship, 16th place, United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar(2022)—Outstanding Performer, Sage Creek High School—State and CIF Championship, Basketball, Sage Creek High School—Bobcat Award, San Diego Rowing Club— Most Improved, Rowing, Sage Creek High School—Principal Award, Establishing Community, Sage Creek High School— Scholar-Athlete, Carlsbad State Junior Lifeguards—Waterman of The Year, Head of The Charles Regatta—3rd place.
ROSIE CARMICHAEL
SCHOLARSHIP: Commander Robert Timothy Hanley Memorial Honor Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Pedro Menendez High School; Saint Augustine, FL
PREP SCHOOL: The Peddie School; Hightstown, NJ
Activities: Senior Class president 20222023, Varsity Swim (Girls Captain) 2021-2022, 2022-2023, Varsity Women’s Weightlifting 20192022, National Honors Society Member 2019-2023, Athletic Leadership Council Member 2021-2023, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Member 2019-2023, Sources of Strength Peer Mentor 2019-2023, Superintendent Student Advisory Committee Member 2021-2023, Student Advisory Committee Member 2021-2023, St. Anastasia Catholic Church Confirmation Peer Leader 2020-2023, Co-Coffee Club Founder (Peddie) 20232024, Bible Study Group Member (Peddie) 2023-2024, Peddie Environmental and Sustainability Team Member 2023-2024, Peddie Women’s Swim Team 2023-2024, Peddie Spring Track and Field Manager 2024.
HONORS: Swimming and Weightlifting Varsity letter 20192023, Coaches Award (Swimming) 2019-2020, Coaches Award (Weightlifting) 2020-2021, All County Girls Weightlifting Team 2020-2021, Falcon Award (Weightlifting) 2021-2022, Falcon Award (Swimming) 2021-2022, 2022-2023, Women’s Weightlifting State Qualifier 2020-2022, All District Women’s Swimming Champion (100 Breaststroke event) 2021-2023, Women’s Swimming State Qualifier 2019-2023, American Youth Character Counts Award Recipient 2023, The Knights of Columbus Academic Scholarship recipient 2023, Embry-Riddle Presidential Scholarship 2023.
TY DEPERNO
SCHOLARSHIP: Captain Patrick M. Klokow ’99 Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: West Ranch High School; Stevenson Ranch, CA PREP SCHOOL: Salisbury School; Salisbury, CT
ACTIVITIES: Baseball and Football HONORS: Salisbury School Honor Roll Fall 2023, National Honor Society 2021, California Scholarship, Federation 2021, West Ranch Baseball Scholar-Athlete Award Spring 2021, West Ranch Football Scholar-Athlete Award Fall 2019, 3-year Varsity Starter, All-State Southern Section for Baseball 2023, West Ranch 2023 Varsity, Baseball MVP, All-League 1st Team 2023 and 2022, West Ranch 2022 Varsity Baseball Offensive Player of The Year, All-League Honorable Mention 2023.
ANNABELLE FOLLMAN
SCHOLARSHIP: Class 1949 Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Lyndonville High School; Lyndonville, NY
PREP SCHOOL: Marion Military Institute; Marion, AL
ACTIVITIES: Varsity Track and Field
MADDOX GARRAHY
SCHOLARSHIP: George L. Castera
Class of 1923 Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Cathedral Catholic High School; San Diego, CA
PREP SCHOOL: The Hill School; Pottstown, PA
ACTIVITIES: Water Polo and Surfing
HONORS: Academic All-American USA water polo, First Team All CIF boys’ water polo, First Team all-league. Don Award Recipient, Hill School Major H, Hill School Boys’ Water Polo Male Athlete of the Year.
BRODY HALL (deceased)
SCHOLARSHIP: Robert Hecht Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Ramstein DODD
American High School; Germany
PREP SCHOOL: Marion Military Institute; Marion, AL
ACTIVITIES: Varsity Football, Varsity Baseball, Varsity Cheerleading, Crew Manager: Historic Flight Foundation, Civil Air Patrol, Aviation Club President and Founder.
HONORS: Ferris High School and Ramstein High School National Honor Society, 1st Place Regional Skills USA Club, Quarterly Award Discipline, Quarterly Award Excellence.
NIA HENLEY
SCHOLARSHIP: The Admirals Earle Honor Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Riverbend High School; Fredericksburg, VA
PREP SCHOOL: Mercersburg Academy; Mercersburg, PA
HONORS: D.A.R. Citizenship Award (2018), Falconer Award for Civics (2017), Honor Roll (2020, 2021, 2023), National Society of High School Scholars Inductee (2019), Junior National Young Leaders Conference Invitee (2019), Received Academic Letter (3.5 OR Higher GPA)(2019), 3-Time DECA States Finalist (2019, 2021, 2022), Congress of Future Medical Leaders Academic Recognition Nominee (2022), S.T.A.N.D (Students Taking Action for a New Direction) Committee Member (2022, 2023), Principal’s Award for Athleticism (2023), Advanced High School Diploma (2023), Distinguished Honors Graduate (4.0 or higher GPA) (2023).
ACTIVITIES: Kidspoint Church Large Group Leader, Kidspoint Church Production Leader, Earned Community Service Seal, 100+ Hours of Community Service (high school alone), Basketball Camp Leader, Girl’s Middle School Basketball Coach Assistant, Varsity Basketball Team Member, Varsity Basketball Captain, Varsity Track Team Member, Varsity Track Captain Stephen Curry Underrated Tour Participant, AAU Travel Basketball Participant, Girls Under Armour Basketball League Participant.
ELIZABETH JOHN
SCHOLARSHIP: Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy, Elizabeth S. Hooper Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Cienega High School; Vail, AZ
PREP SCHOOL: Blair Academy; Blairstown, NJ
ACTIVITIES: NJROTC Interventions Officer, NJROTC Raider Team, NJROTC Color Guard Team, NJROTC Orienteering Team, NJROTC
Community Service Participation, Varsity Girls Soccer, Cross Country, Track and Field, Crew, SCUBA Open-Water
PADI Certified, Star Guard Certified Lifeguard, National Flight Academy, Link Crew Club, Desire to Lead Club.
HONORS: High Honor Roll, NJROTC Cadet of the Month, Bobcat Student of Success Award, Bobcat Scholar Academy Student, Cienega Girls Soccer Leadership Award, 5A AZ Southern All-Region Player Award: All-Region 1st Team Defender.
ANDREW KEESEY
SCHOLARSHIP: Admiral Thomas B. Hayward Honor Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: American School of Doha; Doha, Qatar
PREP SCHOOL: Blair Academy; Blairstown, NJ
ACTIVITIES: Cross Country (Blair), International Relations Club (Blair), Cross Country (ASD), Track and Field (ASD), Relief for Afghanistan (ASD), Engineering Club (ASD).
HONORS: President’s Award for Educational Excellence.
ELLIE KIM
SCHOLARSHIP: Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy Mrs. Arleigh A. Burke Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: George C. Marshall High School; Falls Church, VA
PREP SCHOOL: Mercersburg Academy; Mercersburg, PA
ACTIVITIES: Girls Varsity Indoor Track and Field (Captain), Girls Varsity Outdoor Track and Field (Captain), Advanced Orchestra (Concertmaster), National Honor Society, Latin Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Tri-M Honor Society, 200+ hours of community service.
HONORS: IB Diploma and Honors graduate, Governor’s Certificate of Recognition for Early College Scholars Program,
President’s Education Award, VSSAF Science Fair Regionals (2nd place), World Language Exam (Korean, 3 credits), Congressional Award Bronze Certificate, Cum Laude (National Latin Exam), Senior District Honor Orchestra.
SETH LADY
SCHOLARSHIP: Class of 1985 Honor Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Upper Adams High School; Biglerville, PA
PREP SCHOOL: New Mexico Military Institute; Roswell, NM
ACTIVITIES: Class of 2023 Office (President), Varsity Football 2019-2022 (Captain Junior and Senior Year), Varsity Wrestling 2019-2023 (Captain Senior Year), Future Farmers of America (FFA), Keystone Boys State, Sons of the American Legion, Heidlersburg Volunteer Fire Department, State Legislative Leadership Conference (SLLC).
HONORS: The National Society of High School Scholars (2021), Y.A.I.A.A. Academic All-League Award (2022-2023), The American Legion Certificate of School Award (2023), United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award (2023), Varsity Football Letter (2020-2023) Variety Wrestling Letter (2020-2023).
THOMAS MARCHESI
SCHOLARSHIP: Captain William “Pat” Donnelly Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Ocean Lakes High School; Virginia Beach, VA
PREP SCHOOL: Mercersburg Academy; Mercersburg, PA
ACTIVITIES: Golf Varsity Member (2019-2023), Boys Varsity Baseball (2020-2022), Boys Varsity Basketball (2022-2023), Altar Server (2014-2022), Ocean Lakes High School 2022 Leadership Workshop, United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar, Society of American Engineers (SAME) Engineering and Construction Camp held at Scott Air Force Base, Cybersecurity and Coding Seminar (Hosted by Old Dominion University), National Honor Society, SCA General Assembly (Member of Community Outreach Committee), 2022 Midterm Election Page, Blood Donor For American Red Cross. HONORS: AP Scholar, Graduated with Honors and Summa Cum Laude, Academic Achievement Award, 4-year ROTC Scholarship to Purdue University.
STEVEN MARTIN
SCHOLARSHIP: Class 1957 Scholar Athlete Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Middlesboro High School; Middlesboro, KY
PREP SCHOOL: Marion Military Institute; Marion, AL
ACTIVITIES: Key Club President, Track Team Captain, Cross Country Team
Captain, Soccer Team Captain, Science Olympiad Team Captain, Cadet Battalion Executive Officer (XO), Battalion Operations Officer (S-3), JROTC Archery Team Captain, Multiple Student Body Government Positions (Vice President–Grade 9, Treasurer–Grade 10), National Honor Society, Gifted and Talented: Aptitude in Math and Leadership Skills, 4 Year Aerospace and Engineering Program, Diploma of Distinction, Enrolled in Advanced Placement and Honors Classes, Enrolled in Dual Credit Courses, JROTC, Key Club, USNA Summer Seminar, USNA Candidate Visit Weekend, Duke Tip Talent Search, Summer Seminar at Wake Forest (2018) and the University of Georgia (2019), Volunteer-4 H Camp Counselor, Volunteer for Middlesboro High School Girls Soccer Team, Volunteer for Bell County Cooperative Extension Agency, Volunteer for Friends of the Shelter, Volunteer for Vets Serving Vets, Ambassador training for the Travis Manion Foundation, CrossFit Training, Spartan Races, Beast Half Marathon with obstacles, MHS Cross Country Team (Grades 7-10), State Competition (Grades 9-10), Academic All-State, MHS Cross Country Team Captain (Grades 9-10), MHS Track and Field (Grades 9-12), State Competition, Academic All-State, MHS Track and Field Team Captain, MHS Boys Soccer (Grades 11-12), MHS Boys Soccer Team Captain (Grades (11-12).
HONORS: ROTC, Physical Fitness Ribbon, 1st Place JROTC Archery Competition, Mountain Raider Adventure Gold Lamp, Parking Security Bronze Lamp, Drill Team Ribbon, Raider Team, Academic Excellence Aerospace and Engineering, Academic Excellence JROTC.
GABRIEL MARTINEZ
SCHOLARSHIP: Louis William Alter Scholar Athlete Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Holy Family High School; Broomfield, CO
PREP SCHOOL: New Mexico Military Institute; Roswell, NM
ACTIVITIES: Varsity Cross-Country (Captain), Varsity Track and Field (Captain), Art Club (President), National Honor Society (Treasure), Marathoner, Alpha Five Mission (Ground Crew), Mission Club (Volunteer), Pentathlon, Student Ambassador.
HONORS: All-State Academic Award, Principal’s Honor Roll for Holy Family High School, Catholic Schools Art Show Overall Best in Show Award (2023), Catholic Schools Art Show 1st Place Watercolor (2023), Catholic Schools Art Show 1st Place Wood Crafts (2022), Set the 2-mile school record at Holy Family High School (2023), Competed in State Cross-Country (2022), Competed in Outdoor State Track and Field in 3200m and 4x800m (2023), Competed in Nike Nationals in 4x800m (2023).
JORGE MAYORGA
SCHOLARSHIP: Lieutenant Commander
Richard E. Bowe Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Jackson Liberty High School; Jackson, NJ
PREP SCHOOL: The Peddie School; Hightstown, NJ
ACTIVITIES: Varsity Soccer and Team Captain.
ALEJANDRO McCABE
SCHOLARSHIP: Major General Terrence
P. Murray, USMC Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Colonial Forge High School; Stafford, VA
PREP SCHOOL: Georgia Military College; Milledgeville, GA
ACTIVITIES: Glee Club, Plebe Trainer
HONORS: Dean’s List
McKINLEY MICHEL
SCHOLARSHIP: Class of 1964 Honor
Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Calvert Academy
Online School
PREP SCHOOL: Howard Community College; Columbia, MD
ACTIVITIES: Competitive Gymnast for 10 years at Apollo Gymnastics in Woodbridge, VA; enjoys nature through hunting and fishing with his father and cheering on his two younger siblings in soccer and gymnastics as well as spending time with his 10 younger cousins.
HONORS: Ranked as a top 10 gymnast in the entire region in 2022; placed 1st on floor exercise in the state of Virginia in 2022; placed 1st on High Bar at the Regional Championships in 2023; became a top 45 ranked gymnast in the Nation 2023 at the Junior Olympic Men’s National Championship; became a top ten ranked gymnast in the nation on High Bar and Floor Exercise placing 8th and 9th respectively; recruited by the Naval Academy for gymnastics.
BRANDON PLUAS
SCHOLARSHIP: Admiral Douglas Volgenau ’59 Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: San Clemente High School; San Clemente, CA
PREP SCHOOL: Georgia Military College; Milledgeville, GA
ACTIVITIES: Varsity Cross-Country, Varsity Soccer, Historical Documentaries Club, INL Rule of Law Associate, DoD, Naval Mission Assistant, Collegiate Cross Country, Smithsonian Transcriber.
HONORS: United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar Completion, United States Southern Command Certificate of Appreciation, United States Embassy Bogota Colombia Summer Hire Program Certificate of Appreciation Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. Presidents List, Scholar Athlete, graduated with a Valedictorian Honor, Honor Roll, All-Region NJCAA Cross Country, Fastest Male Award in GMC Corps of Cadets, Gold Ribbon Athlete GMC Corps of Cadets.
CHARLES PLUMMER
SCHOLARSHIP: Society of Sponsors
United States Navy Honor Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Neville High School; Monroe, LA
PREP SCHOOL: Salisbury School; Salisbury, CT
ACTIVITIES: Young Life, Neville Baseball Leadership Council, Hunting and Fishing, Golf, Guitar
HONORS: Honor Roll, Renaissance, National Honor Society
Athletic Awards, 2023 Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA) Class 4A All-State Baseball Team as a Utility player, 2023 Louisiana Baseball Coaches Association (LBCA) 4A AllState Team Utility, 2023 Louisiana Baseball Coaches Association (LBCA) All-Region Team (Region 3) Utility, 2023 Louisiana High School Coaches Association (LHSCA) All-Star Team as an Outfielder, 2023 Class 4A Academic All-State, 2023 2-4A 1st Team All District Pitcher, 2023 Neville, Golden Glove—Outfield, 2023 Neville Leadership, 2022 Ranked top 352 outfielders in the, nation by Perfect Game, 2022 Ranked 9th outfielder (39 overall) in Louisiana by Perfect Game, 2022 Ranked 16th outfielder (67 overall) in Louisiana by Prep Baseball Report, 2022 Perfect, Game Preseason Underclass All American—Southeast Region Honorable Mentioned, 2022 Perfect Game FB 90 Plus award, 2022 2D Scout Game Top Performer, 2021 Honorable Mention All-District 2-4A Tight End, 2021 Future Stars All Tournament 1st Team Pitcher, 2021 Future Stars All Tournament 2nd Team Outfielder, 2021 Perfect Game FB 85 Plus award, 2019 Perfect Game FB 80 Plus award, 2020 PG 16U Deep South Perfect Game Championship All-Tournament Team, 2020 PG 16U Deep South Perfect Game Championship WWBA Champion.
GRACE RACHAL
SCHOLARSHIP: Admiral Eugene Fluckey ’35 Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Teurlings Catholic High School; Lafayette, LA PREP SCHOOL: Mercersburg Academy; Mercersburg, PA
ACTIVITIES: Student Council, Rebel Ambassador, National Beta Club, Music Ministry, Campus Ministry/Retreat Team, Service Crew, Soccer Coach, Play Director, Soccer, Soccer Captain (senior year), Strength and Conditioning (2023-2024), Lacrosse (2024), Cross Country (2021-2022), Track (2020, 2021, 2023) HONORS: 2023 All-State Soccer, All-District Soccer (2020, 2021, 2023), All-Metro Soccer (2023), Louisiana High School Sports Association All-Star—Senior (2023), Principals Award (2023), Academic Award (GPA) (2020–2023), All Teurlings Catholic High School (2021).
ISAAC REED
SCHOLARSHIP: Class 1948 Honor Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Deer Valley High School; Antioch, CA
PREP SCHOOL: Hargrave Military Academy; Chatham, VA
ACTIVITIES: 5-year wrestler (20192024), JV wrestling Captain (20192020) Varsity wrestling captain (20212024), Hargrave Military Academy—Cadet 1st Lieutenant, Echo Company Commander, Pool Technician at Antioch Water Park, California (2021, 2023), Presidential Ambassador for Hargrave Military Academy.
HONORS: 4.00 GPA Honor Roll student Deer Valley High School 2020-2021, Student of the Month 2013-February, April 2014-November 2015-September 2016-December; Achieved the Presidential Award for Distinguished Educational Achievements in 2017, North Coast Section, California Interscholastic Federation, Scholar Athlete with 4.00 GPA.
GINEVA REESE
SCHOLARSHIP: VADM Ted and Lynda
Carter Honor Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Abington Heights High School; South Abington Township, PA
PREP SCHOOL: Georgia Military College; Milledgeville, GA
ACTIVITIES: HS—Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Powerlifting, Track and Field, Transition Team, College—Boxing Club, Plebe Training, Glee Club.
HONORS: HS—National Honor Society, College—Cadet Honors Award
JAMES REESE III
SCHOLARSHIP: Admiral Charles R. Larson ‘58 Honor Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Abington Heights High School; South Abington Township, PA
PREP SCHOOL: Georgia Military College; Milledgeville, GA
ACTIVITIES: AH Varsity Diving (Captain), AH Varsity Track and Field (Captain), AH Varsity Powerlifting, AHSD TV (Director), GMC Plebe Trainer, GMC Drill Team, Keystone Boys State Counselor.
HONORS: 2023 Scranton Times-Tribune All-Region Boys Track and Field Team, 2023 Lackawanna Track Conference Coaches All-Star Team, 2021 Lackawanna All-Region Swim and Dive First Team, AP Scholar with Distinction and Honor, National Honor Society, Slava Honor Society, Pi Theta Kappa: Alpha Omicron Epsilon Chapter (Vice President), GMC President’s List.
KYLE REINECKE
SCHOLARSHIP: Coach Ed Peery
Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Severn School; Severna Park, MD
PREP SCHOOL: Portsmouth Abbey School; Portsmouth, RI
ACTIVITIES: Varsity Sailing (3 years)—1st Place, 2023 Baker Team Race National Championship; 3rd Place, 2022 Baker Team Race National Championship; 2nd Place, 2022 Keelboat Invitational Regatta; 1st Place finishes in numerous regional and district regattas (individually and overall). Varsity Cross Country (2023)—5th Place, 2023 New England Prep School Track Association Championship; 7th Place, 2023 Eastern Independent League (EIL) Championship. Varsity Wrestling (2 years); Model UN, Investment Club, Cyberquest competition, Robotics.
HONORS: Head’s List, Honor Roll; Sailing—Joseph Morris Award, 2023; Junior Fleet Championship Bowl (Top 420 Sailor), 2022; Lester R. Trott Corinthian Award, 2021. Cross Country— All-League, EIL, 2023.
RYAN RICHARDSON JR.
SCHOLARSHIP: Lieutenant Commander Wesley A. Brown ‘49 Honor Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Fallbrook High School; Fallbrook, CA
PREP SCHOOL: New Mexico Military Institute; Roswell, NM
ACTIVITIES: 2019 USNA (United States Naval Academy) Summer Seminar Program; 2019 Devil Pup Program; Two years of MCJROTC; Member of the National Society of High School Scholars (Provides students with mentors, scholarships, internships and career advice); Volunteered at the Clovis Veterans Museum; Volunteer at Reading and Beyond nonprofit.
HONORS: Received an associate in science from SJVC (Honors: Dean’s List); New Mexico Military Institute Honors Commandant’s List, received (2) Scholarships from the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.
SOFIA ROY
SCHOLARSHIP: Commander William E. Fannin ’45 Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: JSerra Catholic High School; San Juan Capistrano, CA
PREP SCHOOL: Northwestern Preparatory School; Crestline, CA
ACTIVITIES: Varsity Girls Golf Team (11th-12th), Golf Team Captain (11th), JV Girls Golf Team (9th-10th), Cross Country Team (10th), Varsity Football Team Manager (11th), Windsurfing Summer Club (9th-10th), Chinese Calligraphy Club President (11th), National Honors Society Tutor (11th), Bridge to Turkiye English and Turkish Tutor (11th), Rise Above Disabilities Camp Counselor (2022), Mission Hospital Student Volunteer (9th).
HONORS: Girls Golf Varsity Letter Award (2021), StudentAthlete Academic Award (2019, 2020, 2021), National Honors Society (2021-2022), California Scholarship Federation (2021).
NATALIA SABAL
SCHOLARSHIP: VADM William P. Lawrence Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Rehoboth Christian High School; Rehoboth, NM
PREP SCHOOL: New Mexico Military Institute; Roswell, NM
ACTIVITIES: High School Band and Choir, Cantabile (Elite Choir Group), Varsity Volleyball (Captain), Varsity Cheerleading (Captain), Varsity Softball, National Honor Society (Secretary), New Mexico Military Institute’s Regimental Band.
HONORS: New Mexico All-State Choir Participant (2017- 2022), Fort Lewis Honor Band (2017, 2022, 2023), High Honors 3.5 and above award (2022 and 2023), Foundation Scholar 2023, United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar Participant 2022.
THEODORE SERRANO
SCHOLARSHIP: Justine and Commander Raymond Welch, USN, Class of 1941 Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: East Coweta High School; Sharpsburg, GA
PREP SCHOOL: Georgia Military College; Milledgeville, GA
ACTIVITIES: Varsity Air Precision Rifle (2019-2023), JROTC (2019-2023), Youth Church Group (2019-2021), Kroger (2020-2023).
HONORS: High Honors, Honor Roll (9-12), All state Varsity rifle (2021-2023), Team Captain (2020-2023), 3rd Place States (2020-2023), Distinguished Shooter Award, 1st Place JROTC Nationals (2023).
MADELEINE SHULL
SCHOLARSHIP: Anna and Paul M. Lukish, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Gilmer High School; Ellijay, GA
PREP SCHOOL: Georgia Military College; Milledgeville, GA
ACTIVITIES: United Karate Studios Classes, High School: Student Government Association, March/ Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Student Principal Advisory Council, National Beta Club, National FFA Organization, Science National Honors Society, History Honors Society, United Community Bank Junior Board, Soccer, College: GMC Glee Club, Boxing Club.
HONORS: First Degree Black Belt, High School: Student Body Vice President, Junior Class Vice President, National Science Honors Society Club President, Band Captain, United Community Bank Junior Board Vice President, Georgia Merit Scholar, AP Scholar Gilmer High School, College Board Recipient of National and Rural Small Town Award, FFA Agricultural Communications Team (First in Area; Contender For State), FFA Farm and Business Management Team (Second in Area; Fifth in State), FFA Green Hand Degree, Academic Letter, Soccer Varsity Letter. College: USNA Foundation Scholar, GMC Glee Club Arc Pin, PT Bronze Ribbon.
JACKSON SNAPP
SCHOLARSHIP: Coach Albert A. Cantello Scholar Athlete Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Bellarmine College Preparatory; San Jose, CA
PREP SCHOOL: The Hill School; Pottstown, PA
ACTIVITIES: Volunteering: three years at Second Harvest Food Bank. Served as an after-school tutor for dyslexic students through Keep KLIMBing for one year. Altar Served at Saint Nicholas Catholic Church in Los Altos for 6 years. Athletics: Water Polo for five years, playing at the high school and club level, including The Hill School, Bellarmine College Preparatory, West Valley Water Polo Club, and Stanford Water Polo Club. Participated in high school swimming for five years and have swum for Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics for over ten years. Coleader of Investment Club, Co-leader of Broadcasting Club, leading livestreams, and photography for multiple sports games.
HONORS: Athletics: In the summer of 2022, I was appointed a team leader for the U.S. Naval Academy Water Polo Seal Camp. In the Spring of 2023, I was chosen as Varsity Swimming CoCaptain for my high school. In the fall of 2023, I was selected 2nd Team All Eastern at my prep school. Academics: In 2021 I received the Principal’s Letter of Commendation for academic achievements. In 2021 and 2022, I was awarded Academic AllAmerican status from USA Water Polo. In 2022, I was selected as a Co-Leader for the Bellarmine Investment Club.
DREW STARK
SCHOLARSHIP: Coach Wayne Hardin Honor Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: J.R. Arnold High School; Panama City Beach, FL
PREP SCHOOL: Salisbury School; Salisbury, CT
ACTIVITIES: Baseball, NJROTC, Student Ambassador
HONORS: Daedalians Award, Silent Servant Award
AVERY THERIAULT
SCHOLARSHIP: Major David A. Kish Memorial Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Cony High School; Augusta ME
PREP SCHOOL: Marion Military Institute; Marion, AL
ACTIVITIES: Varsity Volleyball (Captain), Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field, Varsity Softball, Maine Juniors Club Volleyball, Class President, Key Club (President), Student Government (President), United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar, Unified Basketball and Special Olympics Peer Pal, Girls Volleyball Summer Camp (Mentor/Coach), Chizzle Wizzle Variety Show Production (Participant), Physical Education Department Student Instructor, Student Pilot, Piano Student. HONORS: Marion Military Institute Outstanding Recruit of the Cycle Award, Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute Leader, Cohen Institute for Leadership and Public Service
Participant, Cony High School Maine Principal’s Association Principal’s Award, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, St. Michael’s College Book Award, Everett Perkin’s Award, Varsity Volleyball Player of the Year, Varsity Volleyball First Team Honor, Girls Indoor Track and Field Regional Shotput Champion, Indoor Track and Field Best Teammate Award, Girls Outdoor Track and Field Regional Shotput Champion, Girls Track Coaches Award.
SARAH WOOD
SCHOLARSHIP: Class of 1947 Honor
Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL: Plainfield High School; Plainfield IN PREP SCHOOL: New Mexico Military Institute; Roswel, NM
ACTIVITIES: Student Government (Vice President of Student Affairs), Plainfield Band including Marching Band, Concert Band, Winter Percussion and Pep Band (Student
