U.S. Naval Academy Athletic & Scholarship Programs

U N I T E D S TAT E S N A V A L A C A D E M Y F O U N D AT I O N , I N C .

ATHLETIC AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS A N N UA L N E W S L E T T E R • 5 4 T H E D I T I O N

FROM THE CHAIRMAN [2] • FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR [3] • PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR ATHLETICS [5] • FOUNDATION AWARDS [6] FOUNDATION-SPONSORED GRADUATES [9] • COOPERATING PREP SCHOOLS [10] • 2023 FOUNDATION PREP SCHOOL STUDENTS [12]

FROM THE CHAIRMAN: 75 YEARS OF SUPPORT TO USNA! I’m very pleased to report that it’s been another outstanding year for the USNA Foundation!

Since our inception in 1944, we have provided deserving students an opportunity to enter the Naval Academy via the preparatory school program.

We have sponsored more than 4,300 USNA graduates over the years and today we have RADM TOM LYNCH ’64, USN (RET.) 200 Foundation prep school graduates within the Brigade of Midshipmen. Equally important and as part of our mission to maintain and enhance the Athletic Excellence programs, we provide critical financial support to all Physical Mission areas: club, intramural and varsity athletic programs. We’ll be celebrating our 75th Anniversary (1944 – 2019) at a dinner banquet in November!

A YEAR OF TRANSITION… This year has been a significant year of transition for our unique organization and the Academy. In April we announced eight new Committee Chairs as well as a new outreach initiative to be led by Maurice Tosé. In May we welcomed a new Commandant of Midshipmen and in July a new Superintendent. We announced Captain Ed Wallace’s replacement over the summer, and he will step down in December of this year. The true mark of a great institution is to withstand big changes and continue to thrive in a fast-paced environment. We intend to do just that!

I am particularly enthusiastic about the outreach initiative. Our organization is uniquely positioned to be a catalyst to enhance alumni interest and participation across the board in all activities related to strengthening the “links in the chain” of USNA support. The vision for the new outreach initiative is the coordination of A&SP Trustee activity with all USNA and alumni related events in each state. More specific information will be forthcoming, but to be successful each of our Trustees will be asked to join their local alumni chapter and assist in the exchange of alumni information throughout their community.

Athletic & Scholarship Programs, comprised of more than 300 active Trustees and Emeriti, is an integral part of Called to Serve, Daring to Lead: The Naval Academy Campaign. Specifically, our small group 2

is focused on the $85 million “Physical Mission” portion of the campaign, thereby continuing a tradition of relevance and responsiveness to the Naval Academy. To preserve this tradition of support, an Athletic Excellence Fund was established. Athletic Excellence is now our primary fundraising focus; it’s the lifeblood of our organization. We ask all Trustees to support this important program in whatever manner possible. Fellow Trustees are encouraged to include Athletic Excellence in their estate plans as well. As you may know, I also Chair the Physical Mission Principal Gifts Committee to add more focus to this important challenge. It’s an “all hands on deck” effort!

I’m proud to announce the following new Trustees who were inducted at our fall and spring meetings.

NEW TRUSTEE Peter Andrews ’98 Mark Heinrich ’79 Tim Keating ’71 Wendy Lawrence ’81 Alan Lerchbacker ’74 Mara Matthes ’82 Jeffrey Melody ’96 Terry Arnold Jon Greenert ’75 Jeff Holloway ’77 Sean Quirk ’99 Patricia Whitney ’81

SPONSOR Steve Blazejewski ’98 Roy Bell ’66 Mike McNallen ’71 Sharon Disher ’80 Morgan Ames ’74 Katie Thurman ’83 Randy Bogle ’68 Julius Caesar ’77 Mike Miller ’74 Sam Locklear ’77 Casey Johnson ’89 Lilia Ramirez ’81

The success of Navy’s athletic programs continues.

With Ken Niumatalolo as Navy’s head coach and an aggressive but realistic schedule, we’re optimistic Navy

GO NAVY! BEAT ARMY!

RENDERING OF RON TERWILLIGER CENTER FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES AT RICKETTS HALL

Football will have a great season and win back the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy. Much of the renovation work at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium was funded by our organization as well. Many of you have enjoyed the amenities of the Akerson Tower, which provides several open club areas, additional suites, recruiting venues and television facilities. The South Club area there has been named in honor of the Foundation Trustees in recognition of all their support.

Our success in the Patriot League, where Navy competes in many of its varsity sports, has continued.

We have won the prestigious President’s Cup, as the most successful athletic program in the league, seven of the past eight years. In the annual Army-Navy series of all varsity sports Navy won 13, lost 9 and tied 2 head-to-head N-Star competitions this past year. Again, Navy’s athletic program is strong and successful—thanks to your great support!

Navy’s athletic department headquarters, Ricketts Hall, will soon become the Terwilliger Center for

Student-Athletes following a major renovation and expansion funded primarily by Trustee Ron Terwilliger ’63. Its ribbon cutting will be in November. These projects are greatly enhancing the world-class athletic facilities offered at the Naval Academy, and all have been made possible with private funding. We all can be very proud of this legacy of excellence. The Naval Academy and the Midshipmen deserve nothing less.

I thank each of you for your personal support through your time, treasure and talent. As noted earlier, our efforts have made a huge impact on overall athletic excellence within the Brigade and will continue to do so in the future. We could not do it without you.

Thank you and Go Navy!

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

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: FAREWELL As many of you know, this will be my last year in this job. I’ll be retiring in December 2019.

I’ve been the VP/Executive Director of the USNA Foundation prep school program now for 17 years, since 2002. Since then, I’ve gotten to know many of you Trustees, parents and USNA CAPT ED WALLACE ’72, USN (RET.) candidates very well.

It’s been a wonderful experience, not only to work with so many fine future

Naval Academy midshipmen and naval officers, but also to work with great folks such as each of you!

Our unique affiliation with many top prep schools has benefitted not only the USNA Foundation and our students but also each of these schools. Since I’ve been in the job, we’ve sponsored more than 1,000 outstanding young men and women and enabled them to enter the U.S. Naval Academy. That’s a record we are very proud of.

My successor will be Captain Don Hughes ’88, SC, USN (Ret.), who’s very familiar with the Naval Academy.

He attended NAPS and played football here as a Midshipman. He was a Supply Officer and was 3

stationed here for a tour at USNA. He checks into our office in September, so we’ll have a good turnover.

He’s a great guy and you’ll enjoy getting to know him!

I want to take this opportunity to say “thank you” for your support and confidence in our unique program and in the fine young men and women we’ve sponsored over the years! It’s truly been an honor and a real pleasure for me, too. All the best and Go Navy!

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This has been another outstanding year for Athletic & Scholarship Programs. We held our spring and fall meetings and each was attended by many of our 250 active Trustees and their spouses. The focus is always staying relevant to the Naval Academy and promoting the Athletic Excellence Fund and the prep school program. While we are doing very well overall, we still need your help to support both important programs. The information provided below gives you an idea of the wonderful impact we’ve had over the past year.

ATHLETIC SUPPORT An important part of our mission is, of course, the Foundation’s monetary support to the Naval Academy and its “Physical Mission” for varsity, club and intramural sports programs. Much of the renovation work at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium was funded by our organization. During the past year, we provided almost $3.3 million in support for recruiting, team and coaches’ travel, trophies, team equipment, radio broadcasting, athletic facilities and annual coaches/Midshipmen athletic awards.

In just the last few years, we have contributed more than $55 million in support for the Naval Academy, the preparatory school program and Navy

GRADUATING FOUNDATION MIDSHIPMEN WITH CAPT ED WALLACE ’72, USN (RET.)

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athletics. We could not accomplish this without the generous contributions each year from our Trustees, parents and friends of the Naval Academy.

Thanks again for your sincere commitment to this unique foundation!

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM We completed another successful admissions cycle for the entering Class of 2023 at USNA on 27 June.

Of the 50 original Foundation-sponsored prep school students, 46 (30 men and 16 women) earned their appointments and became midshipmen on Induction Day. A couple of them had been delayed for a year due to medical problems, but they checked in this summer after successful rehab during prep school. We lost one who voluntarily resigned from the program, two due to academic performance and one for significant disciplinary problems. All the rest successfully earned their appointments for an outstanding 92 percent matriculation rate. As Plebe Summer draws to a close, we wish the Class of 2023 the very best!

We’ve created three new prep school scholarships: • The VADM Ted/Lynda Carter Honor Scholarship, established by our Trustees to honor the Carters’ outstanding five-year tour and success at USNA. • The Coach Rick Forzano Memorial Scholarship, established by his many players and friends and the Forzano family to remember his outstanding life and coaching career.

• The LT(JG) Alton Grizzard ’91 Memorial ArmyNavy Scholarship, established by Tara Lee ’91 and her husband Mike Denning USMA ’92, in memory of the four-year Navy quarterback whose indomitable spirit embodied the best elements of the Army-Navy rivalry.

In order to establish a permanent USNA Foundation Honor or Memorial prep school scholarship, a donation of $50,000 is required. This can be donated all at once or over several years; it’s up to the donor(s).

Contact our office if you are interested in making a contribution or establishing a permanent scholarship.

We hosted a wonderful reception the day before Induction Day for excited Foundation students and their families at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium VADM William P. Lawrence “N” Room. More than 250 people attended the event. It was a great way to say “Welcome Aboard!” to the newest Foundation members of the plebe class. The outgoing USNA Superintendent, Vice Admiral “Ted” Carter ’81, USN;

CAPT ED WALLACE ’72, USN (RET.), WITH ENZO MORENO ’23 AND HIS PARENTS STEVEN AND MONICA

incoming Superintendent, Vice Admiral Sean Buck ’83, USN; Commandant of Midshipmen, Captain “TR” Buchanan ’92, USN; Alumni Association/Foundation, President/CEO, Byron Marchant ’78 and our Chairman,

Rear Admiral Tom Lynch ’64, USN (Ret.), were all there along with many Trustees and their spouses.

Next year’s Foundation prep class (USNA 2024) is already formed, with 44 prep students enrolled at 15 affiliated prep schools for next year (2019-2020).

Their credentials are just as impressive. Historically, 95 percent of our sponsorees become midshipmen each year. Of that number, more than 90 percent will graduate from the Academy in four years with their B.S., the highest percentage of any accession source to USNA. So, this program is a win-win for our students and the Naval Academy!

If you have any questions or want to do more to support our programs, don’t hesitate to call our office at 410-295-4095 or check out our website at www.usna.com/ asp. Thanks again for your outstanding support!

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

PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR ATHLETICS This year, our Foundation is providing $3.25 million in direct support to Navy athletic programs. The funds are drawn primarily from the “Fund for Athletic Excellence.” Our support includes the following: SUPPORT TO NAAA Football Annual Football Banquet Football operations/recruiting Football salaries Supplemental food allocation Nutritional supplements Coaches’ salaries Olympic sports Athletic excellence/recruiting and operations Broadband/Video Streaming/All Sports Varsity coaches’ awards Coaches’ meritorious recognition Women’s varsity tennis set-up Team banquets/supplemental Coaches’ houses improvements Trophy and awards display and upgrades Outdoor track renovations

SUPPORT OF NAPS Coaches’ salaries Team travel/food/lodging NAPS coaches’ professional development NAPS athletic director NAPS athletic trainer SUPPORT OF USNA Club sports Intramural sports Midshipmen athletic/leadership awards SPECIAL INTEREST ITEMS Locker room upgrades Trophy engravings (annual) NMCM Stadium Sustainment Fund USNA FOUNDATION PREP SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT $430,000 (academic year ’18 – ’19) Note: These funds come from restricted funds specifically designated for the tuition assistance support of the prep school program.

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FOUNDATION AWARDS ADMIRAL LOUIS E. DENFELD MEMORIAL AWARD The Admiral Louis E. Denfeld Memorial Award recognizes a Foundation-sponsored member of the graduating class who has best displayed traits of leadership, demonstrated academic proficiency and has participated extensively in extracurricular activities. This year’s recipient was then-Midshipman Robert Leyba ’19, from Katy, TX, who majored in electrical engineering and whose service selection is Navy Pilot.

TRUSTEE GEN CARL FULFORD JR. ’66, USMC (RET.), WITH THEN-MIDN ROBERT LEYBA ’19

E.E. “RIP” MILLER VARSITY FOOTBALL AWARD The recipient of the E.E. “Rip” Miller Varsity Football Award is selected by members of the varsity football team and is the member of the squad “who has contributed the most to the team.” This year’s recipient is Midshipman Malcolm Perry ’20, from Clarkesville, TN.

TRUSTEE MIKE YEAGER ’76 WITH MIDN MALCOLM PERRY ’20

JOE BELLINO FOOTBALL TROPHY The Joe Bellino Football Trophy is presented annually to the varsity football player whose inspiring on-thefield performance made a significant impact on the team and contributed to its overall success during the season. This year’s recipient was then-Midshipman Taylor Heflin ’19 from Jesup, GA, who majored in political science. His service selection is Marine Ground.

TRUSTEES MIKE McNALLEN ’71 AND RADM JULIUS CAESAR ’77, USN (RET.), WITH THEN-MIDN TAYLOR HEFLIN ’19

ROGER STAUBACH FOOTBALL TROPHY The Roger Staubach Football Trophy is presented annually to the varsity football player who demonstrated outstanding and consistent leadership and “Expect to Win” attitude in contributing to the team’s success during the season. This player embodied honor, courage and commitment on and off the playing field.

This year’s recipient is Midshipman Ford Higgins ’20 from Norcross, GA.

TRUSTEES VADM ALEXANDER KREKICH ’64, USN (RET.), AND RADM JULIUS CAESAR ’77, USN (RET.), WITH MIDN FORD HIGGINS ’20

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FOUNDATION AWARDS DAVID ROBINSON BASKETBALL TROPHY The David Robinson Basketball Trophy is presented annually to the varsity basketball player of the graduating class who has contributed the most to the team’s success over his playing career. This year’s recipient was then- Midshipman Hasan Abdullah ’19, from Birmingham, AL, who majored in chemistrybiochemistry. His service selection is Surface Warfare.

TRUSTEE RADM JULIUS CAESAR ’77, USN (RET.) WITH THEN-MIDN HASAN ABDULLAH ‘19

1ST LIEUTENANT TRAVIS L. MANION WRESTLING TROPHY The 1st Lieutenant Travis L. Manion Wrestling Trophy is presented annually in memory of 1st Lieutenant Travis Manion ’04, USMC, killed in action in Iraq. It is presented to the Navy wrestler from the graduating class who displayed outstanding leadership and work habits throughout his career at the Naval Academy.

The recipient was then-Midshipman Nicholas Gil ’19, from Crystal Lake, IL, who majored in quantitative economics. His service selection is Navy Pilot.

TRUSTEES BGEN ROBERT PAPAK ’76, USMC (RET.), AND RADM JULIUS CAESAR ’77, USN (RET.), WITH THEN-MIDN NICHOLAS GIL ’19

THE H. McCOY JONES AWARD The H. McCoy Jones Award recognizes the Foundationsponsored member of the graduating class who has demonstrated the highest degree of excellence in the Naval Academy athletic program and in leadership and competitive spirit. The recipient of this award was then-Midshipman Marie Valenti ’19 from Bechtelsville, PA, who majored in ocean engineering. Her service selection is Surface Warfare Oceanography.

TRUSTEE RADM JULIUS CAESAR ’77, USN (RET.), AND CAPT ED WALLACE ’72, USN (RET.), WITH THEN-MIDN MARIE VALENTI ’19

NAPOLEON McCALLUM FOOTBALL TROPHY The Napoleon McCallum Football Trophy is presented annually to the varsity football player of the graduating class who has gained the most all-purpose yards in his varsity playing career. This year’s recipient was thenMidshipman Zach Abey ’19 from Pasadena, MD, who majored in political science. His service selection is USMC Ground.

THEN-MIDN ZACH ABEY ’19

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FOUNDATION AWARDS CHERYL DOLYNIUK CARLAN TROPHY The Cheryl Dolyniuk Carlan Trophy is presented annually to the female midshipman of the graduating class who has excelled in athletics, leadership and academics. Recommendations are received from NAAA and the Commandant of Midshipmen. Selection is made by the Awards Committee. The recipient of this award was then-Midshipman Patricia Mattingly ’19 from New Albany, IN, who majored in mathematicsapplied. Her service selection is Navy Pilot.

LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ERIK KRISTENSEN CREW TROPHY The Lieutenant Commander Erik Kristensen Crew Trophy is presented annually in memory of Lieutenant Commander Erik Kristensen ’95, USN, killed in action in Afghanistan. The award is presented to the varsity heavyweight crew member of the graduating class who has contributed the most to the program’s success over his career at the Naval Academy. The recipient of this award was then-Midshipman W. Alec Gould ’19 from Bethesda, MD, who majored in political science (Honors).

His service selection is Special Warfare (SEAL).

THE BOXING “CHAMPIONS TROPHY” The Boxing “Champions Trophy” honors Navy boxing coaches Spike Webb, Tony Rubino, Emerson Smith and Jim McNally. It is awarded to midshipmen who have won a collegiate national championship. This trophy, created by late Trustee Chuck Spadafora ’63, is presented to Club Boxing National Champions. The recipients were Midshipmen Biron McNeely ’22; Sophie Leaks ’20; Allison Annick ’20; Zoe Wang ’19, from Herndon, VA, a political science major whose service selection is Navy Pilot; and Alivia Roskovich ’19, from Salisbury, MD, a quantitative economics major whose service election is USMC Ground.

THEN-MIDN PATRICIA MATTINGLY ’19 WITH HER MOTHER, JILL MATTINGLY, AND NAVY COACH PACO LABRADOR

TRUSTEE RADM ED KRISTENSEN ’65, USN (RET.), HIS WIFE, SAM, AND HEAVYWEIGHT CREW COACH ROB FRIEDRICH WITH THEN-MIDN W. ALEC GOULD ’19 AND HIS PARENTS, THE HONORABLE MICHELE FLOURNOY AND WILLIAM GOULD

MIDN ALIVIA ROSKOVICH ’19, ZOE WANG ’19, SOPHIE LEKAS ’20 AND BIRON MCNEELY ’22 WITH USNA BOXING COACH JIM McNALLY. NOT PICTURED: MIDN ALLISON ANNICK ’20

MAX BISHOP/JOE DUFF BASEBALL TROPHY The Max Bishop/Joe Duff Baseball Trophy is presented annually to the Navy varsity baseball player of the graduating class who has contributed the most to the team’s success over his varsity playing career. The recipient is selected by the coaching staff. This year’s recipient of this award was then-Midshipman Noah Song ’19 from Claremont, CA, who majored in general engineering. His service selection is Navy NFO. THEN-MIDN NOAH SONG ’19 WITH HIS PARENTS BILL AND STACY SONG AND COACH PAUL KOSTACOPOULOS

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FOUNDATION SPONSORED USNA ’19 GRADUATES Samuel Anderson Marion Military Institute ~ Navy Pilot Marion Bautista Greystone Preparatory School at Schreiner University ~ Surface Warfare Maria Bayon Farrell New Mexico Military Institute ~ Navy Info Madison Bernal Marion Military Institute ~ USMC Ground Benjamin Blakeslee The Salisbury School ~ Surface Warfare Sarah Bond Northfield Mount Hermon School ~ Surface Engineering Duty Anthony Cable Wyoming Seminary ~ Navy Pilot Johnathan Carrera Wyoming Seminary ~ Special Warfare (SEAL)

Robert Leyba Greystone Preparatory School at Schreiner University ~ Navy Pilot Dane Livengood Greystone Preparatory School at Schreiner University ~ Special Warfare (SEAL) Renee Loucks Greystone Preparatory School at Schreiner University ~ Oceanography Shannon McAllister Greystone Preparatory School at Schreiner University ~ Surface Warfare Oceanography Option Pierce McNamara Marion Military Institute ~ Surface Warfare Peter Mindling The Kiski School ~ Submarine (Nuclear) Gavin O’Donnell New Mexico Military Institute ~ Navy Pilot

Carleen Conway Marion Military Institute ~ Navy Pilot

Alessandro Levesque-Olajide Mercersburg Academy ~ USMC Ground

Jessica Cozine Northwestern Preparatory School ~ Surface Warfare

Andie O’Sullivan The Peddie School ~ Surface Warfare

Brendan Ferrer Green The Kiski School ~ USMC Ground

Molly O’Sullivan The Peddie School ~ Surface Warfare

Nicholas Frankfort The Kiski School ~ Surface Warfare

Viraj Patel Northwestern Preparatory School ~ Navy Pilot

Daniel Fullmer New Mexico Military Institute ~ USMC Ground

Tony Powers Mercersburg Academy ~ Surface Warfare

Xena Gant Marion Military Institute ~ Information Professional

Brandon Sagawinia The Salisbury School ~ USMC Ground

Evanne Gellert New Mexico Military Institute ~ Surface Warfare

Nicole Sarao Northfield Mount Hermon School ~ Surface Warfare (Nuclear)

Michael Gomez The Kiski School ~ Submarine (Nuclear)

Matthew Sears ~ Deceased 2018 Greystone Preparatory School at Schreiner University

Jake Grandjean The Salisbury School ~ Surface Warfare

Harry Secrist Greystone Preparatory School at Schreiner University ~ Navy Info

Lauren Greenberg Mercersburg Academy ~ Navy Pilot Jordan Hay The Hill School ~ Navy Pilot John Huntress Greystone Preparatory School at Schreiner University ~ USMC Pilot

Amy Skaggs Northfield Mount Hermon School ~ Surface Warfare (Nuclear) Karli Sottung The Peddie School ~ USMC Ground Luke Sullivan The Hill School ~ USMC Ground

Josey Janow Marion Military Institute ~ Surface Warfare IP Option

Dylan Sweeney The Hill School ~ Navy Info

Noah Johnston The Peddie School ~ Surface Warfare

Marie Valenti Blair Academy ~ Surface Warfare Oceanography Option

Anna Kang Wyoming Seminary ~ Surface Warfare

Taylor Welker New Mexico Military Institute ~ Surface Warfare

Cameron Kirkpatrick The Kiski School ~ USMC Ground

Michaela White Mercersburg Academy ~ Navy Info

Natalie Lautrup The Hill School ~ Surface Warfare 9

COOPERATING PREP SCHOOLS Avon Old Farms School Avon, CT

Kent School Kent, CT

Peddie School Hightstown, NJ

Blair Academy Blairstown, NJ

Kiski School Saltsburg, PA

Portsmouth Abbey Portsmouth, RI

Georgia Military College Milledgeville, GA

Marion Military Institute Marion, AL

Salisbury School Salisbury, CT

Greystone Preparatory School at Schreiner University Kerrville, TX

Mercersburg Academy Mercersburg, PA

Western Reserve Academy Hudson, OH

New Mexico Military Institute Roswell, NM

Wyoming Seminary Kingston, PA

Hargrave Military Academy Chatham, VA Hill School Pottstown, PA

Northwestern Preparatory School Crestline, CA

PREP SCHOOL IN THE SPOTLIGHT: THE KENT SCHOOL The Kent School in Kent, CT, is one of 17 affiliated prep schools in the USNA Foundation program.

Founded in 1906, it is one of the top co-ed private secondary schools in the country. It has an outstanding college prep academic program as well as some of the top athletic teams in New England. Check out its excellent website at www.kent-school.edu.

The USNA Foundation has been sending both male and female recruited rowers to The Kent School for more than 30 years. Not only do these USNA Foundation-sponsored candidates receive very strong academic preparation for the Naval Academy, but they also compete for one of the nation’s top rowing teams.

The Kent School is arguably the top rowing (crew) school in the United States.

On Sunday, 19 July 2019, the United States Naval Academy, representing all American servicemen and servicewomen, won the prestigious King’s Cup at Henley Royal Regatta in England. Remarkably, its eightoared shell included three graduates of Kent School, the culmination of a long and fruitful relationship between Kent and the Naval Academy.

Said Rob Friedrich, Navy Coach: “Two of the three Kent rowers in our King’s Cup eight, John Lamb and Ashlyn Dawson, arrived at Kent in 2015 through the Naval Academy Foundation’s Athletic & Scholarship

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KENT SCHOOL GRADS GRIFFIN DUNNE, JOHN LAMB AND ASHLYN DAWSON

Programs, which advances the admission of highly qualified candidates to the Naval Academy by providing scholarship opportunities to enable aspiring young men and women to attend private preparatory schools for a year. Our relationship with Kent has been truly exceptional. Many of our Foundation candidates who attended Kent have been completely prepared for the academics at Navy but have also taken leadership roles. Many have become team captains and true leaders in the Navy and Marine Corps after graduation.

It’s been a great match and a huge strength for our Navy rowing program. We look forward to continuing to foster this tight bond between two great institutions.”

A LETTER OF THANKS

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2023 FOUNDATION PREP SCHOOL STUDENTS Following are profiles of sponsored candidates who are members of the Naval Academy Class of 2023. 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.

JACOB ADAMS Scholarship: Class of 1948 Honor Scholarship, created by the class High School: John Paul the Great, Dumfries, VA Prep School: Northwestern Preparatory School, Crestline, CA Sports: Varsity football, varsity track Activities: Student Council; Lector Coordinator, Head Altar Server, Religious Educator at church Honors: Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association State Championship participant, West Point Leadership and Ethics Conference participant

ANDRES BALLESTEROS Scholarship: Class of 1955 Honor Scholarship, created by the class Sports: Tennis (captain) High School: Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, CT Prep School: Salisbury School, Salisbury, CT Activities: Volunteer, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Honors: Dean’s List with Distinction

JULIA BIANCHI Scholarship: Class of 1949 Memorial Honor Scholarship, created by the class High School: Granby High School, Norfolk, VA Prep School: Greystone Preparatory School, Kerrville, TX Activities: Greystone class secretary, squad leader and operations officer

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CHRISTOPHER BONHAM Scholarship: Louis William Alter Memorial Scholarship, created by his son, L. William Alter Jr. High School: Lemoore High School, Lemoore, CA Prep School: The Kiski School, Saltsburg, PA Sports: Cross country, swimming Activities: Kiski clay breakers club, baseball Honors: Eight semesters on high school honor roll, Swim Team MVP

TIERNAN BRUNNER Scholarship: Society of Sponsors Honor Scholarship, created by the Trustees of the Naval Academy Foundation High School: Loyola Blakefield, Towson, MD Prep School: The Hill School, Pottstown, PA Activities: Counselor at Camp St. Vincent for children experiencing poverty and homelessness, Kairos Retreat Leader Sports: Water polo, swimming, lacrosse Honors: All-MIAA for water polo (three years); Eastern Prep All-Tournament Team (two years); Speedo National All-American Honorable Mention; Kiski Water Polo Male Player of the Year

CASEY CARSON Scholarship: Lieutenant Commander Richard E. Bowe Memorial Scholarship, established by his wife, Virginia, in recognition of his outstanding service in the U.S. Navy and to our country High School: Gateway Regional High School, Woodbury Heights, NJ Prep School: Kent School, Kent, CT Sports: Basketball, golf (AllConference, four years); intramural fitness, swimming and golf at Kent Activities: Class officer, National Honor Society Honors: Scholar-athlete, school and state levels; received Marine Corps Commandant Commendation for Eagle Scout project