2022- 2023 A&SP Annual Newsletter

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN

PREP SCHOOL IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A LETTER OF THANKS

4-5 PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR FY24 ATHLETICS

6 FOUNDATION AWARDS

7-9 FOUNDATION-SPONSORED USNA ’23 GRADUATES

10 COOPERATING PREP SCHOOLS FOR 2022-2023

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13-14 2027 FOUNDATION PREP SCHOOL STUDENTS

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Founded in 1944, the Naval Academy Athletic and Scholarship Programs (A&SP), a division of the United States Naval Academy Foundation, encourages and supports athletic excellence at the Naval Academy.

The program is responsible for grants and awards that recognize superiority in athletics and a comprehensive scholarship program to ensure that the Naval Academy has the best scholar-athletes in the nation.

MISSION To provide leadership, need based funding, guidance and mentoring to all Foundation Preparatory School students, to provide needed private funding to all USNA varsity, club and intramural sports teams through The Fund for Athletic Excellence and to remain a highly respected organization in support of the Physical Mission of the U.S. Naval Academy.

NAVY SISTERS

ATHLETIC SUPPORT

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Each year, the Foundation (A&SP) provides more than $3 million in direct support for all types of athletic activities at the Naval Academy. This includes extensive financial support to not only the 36 varsity teams, but also the many club and intramural teams as well as to the Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, RI.

NAVY BLUE AND GOLD … AND GREEN

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SCHOLARSHIPS

2023 SPRING TRUSTEES MEETING AND DINNER

26 CLASS OF 2027 INDUCTION DAY ICE CREAM SOCIAL

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ABOUT US

Through a need-based scholarship program, the Foundation (A&SP), provides one year of post-high school education to qualified young men and women who need further academic preparation before they enter the Naval Academy. Thanks to the Foundation’s (A&SP) sponsorship, more than 4,000 motivated candidates with excellent leadership, scholastic and athletic potential have graduated from the Naval Academy since 1944. It is a “win-win” for the Naval Academy and for these outstanding candidates!

FROM THE CHAIRMAN Greetings fellow trustees and welcome to our 2022-2023 Annual Newsletter.

Thank you in advance to everyone who managed to attend the fall trustee meeting.

It has been a fast-paced start to my tenure as your chairman. I have much to learn and many trustees yet to meet.

But what has been clear at every level of the organization is that your selfless ADM Bill Moran ’81, USN (Ret.) and dedicated contributions to this organization is making a difference. Your efforts and love for the U.S. Naval Academy physical mission are central to the growth and success of our athletic programs at Navy. As Chet and the Supe remind us of every year—we help provide that “margin of excellence” at Navy.

It has been an historic year of accomplishment for Navy Athletics and the Alumni Association and Foundation.

• For starters, the United States Naval Academy was named the #1 Public School in U.S. News and World Report’s latest release of top educational institutions around the country. Air Force and West Point finished second and third on that list.

• Our athletes secured the Star Series against Army for the ninth straight year. Our men’s rugby team finished its first year as a varsity sport by capturing the Division 1 National Championship. And the #1 and #3 overall order of merit graduates in the Class of 2023 were varsity water polo players.

• In September, the Alumni Association and Foundation opened the new Fluegel Alumni Center. This facility is a game-changer in facilitating our efforts to execute our mission and engage our alumni, midshipmen, and trustees. The building is another example of the amazing things that happen through the power of philanthropy.

The needs of the Naval Academy and Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation continue to evolve to meet the demands of the Brigade and their development as future leaders. While the government funds the U.S. Naval Academy’s core operations, your generous private philanthropy makes it possible for the Academy to provide a margin of athletic excellence and contributes to developing future leaders in the fleet and Marine Corps.

Part of our responsibility is to engage partners and connect with those ready to step up to provide critical resources for personnel, programs, and facilities that impact the all-important physical mission at the Naval Academy. This past fiscal year was record breaking for A&SP because of your passion and commitment—you are truly making a difference.

This year, trustees and alumni helped provide more than $3.61 million in direct support for all types of athletic activities and needs at the Naval Academy. This includes extensive financial

support to not only the 36 varsity teams, but also to the many club and intramural teams as well as to the Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, RI, including a variety of projects on the yard … new Nutrition Centers in athletic facilities, weight room upgrades, locker room upgrades, stadium enhancements for football and rugby, and so much more.

Finally, after a couple of enthusiastic “listening sessions” with several trustees over the summer months, a top priority that emerged was to better communicate who we are and what we do, both inside and outside our A&SP family of trustees. I recently returned from hearing from alumni in Dallas, and I welcome the opportunity to get out to as many Alumni Chapters around the country who will have me. Clarity of mission is essential to our continued success.

We provide leadership, need based funding, guidance and mentoring to all Foundation Preparatory School students. We provide needed private funding to all USNA varsity, club and intramural sports teams through The Fund for Athletic Excellence and we remain a highly respected organization in support of the Physical Mission of the U.S. Naval Academy.

So, expect to hear more from me and our collective communication and education efforts in the months ahead.

We are working in lockstep with the Communications team here at Alumni Association & Foundation to build out our efforts to inform and educate about our mission and vision going forward.

Exciting times are ahead.

And with that, let me make mention of our new Trustees … our new teammates who will be instrumental in our efforts to support USNA and the physical mission.

FALL 2022 New Trustees James ”Jim” Bell ’89 Frank Culbertson ’71 Robert “Bob” Jackson ’76 Sonja Lemott ’95 Ryan Peters ’04 Mark “Turk” Powell ’83 JoAnna Sohovich ’93 Mike Spanos ’87 Scott Wine ’89 Carol Womack Holland ’89 Jeff Johnson ’84 Neil Keegan ’94 William “Bill” Miller ’88 Shannon Webb ’04

SPRING 2023 New Trustees Kate Arrizza ’03 Bill Byrne ’87 Jamey Cummings ’93 John Gelinne ’84 Jack Klimp ’68 John Loesch ’87 Dave Minifie ’93 Jennifer O’Connell ’94 Sean Stackley ’79 Shane Todd ’04

We also are proud to announce the following trustees who were elevated to emeritus status and are deserving of our thanks for their many years of service.

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FALL 2022 Emeritus Jim Arrison ’64 Sam Allan Davey ’67 James Dawson ’70 Carl Fulford ’66 William Kirvan ’62 Tim Kobosko ’80 Denny Moore ’61 Fred Moosallly ’66 John Ryan ’67 Robert Shumaker ’56 John Welch ‘72

SPRING 2023 Emeritus Al Krekich ’64 Tom Lynch ’64 Jim Minderlein ’65 Lou Romano ’67

Admiral Bill Moran ’81, USN (Ret.) Chairman, Athletic and Scholarship Programs

A ceremony to mark the official dedication of the Fluegel Alumni Center was held on 8 September with (left to right) Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley, ADM Bill Moran ’81, USN (Ret.), USNA AA&F President and CEO Jeff Webb ’95, ADM Robert J. Natter ’67, USN (Ret.), Donna and Rick Fluegel ’61, ADM Mark Ferguson ’78, USN (Ret.), Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro ’83 and Naval Academy Acting Superintendent RADM Fred Kacher ’90, USN, handling ribbon cutting duties.

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is credited with the idea that the only constant in life is change. While change can be difficult, change is necessary for us to grow and helps us experience all that life has to offer! With respect to our young prep school scholars, that growth comes in the form of developing morally, mentally, and physically. Their physical CAPT Don Hughes ’88, USN (Ret.) and emotional changes during their prep year are wonderful examples of how valuable this program is and what those changes bring.

Change is not the exclusive domain of our students … we have had quite a bit of change here at the Athletic & Scholarship Programs (A&SP)! We had a changing of the guard with our longstanding Chairman, Rear Admiral Tom Lynch ’64, USN (Ret.), stepping down after 20 years of selfless and dedicated leadership to this organization. His efforts and love for the Naval Academy’s physical mission were central to the growth and ongoing success of our athletic programs at Navy. Taking over the reins is Admiral Bill Moran ’81, USN (Ret.), who honorably served our Navy and Country for more than 38 years. He began his career as a naval aviator and rose rapidly to hold command leadership positions at every level of the Navy. Welcome aboard, sir!

The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (USNA AA&F) moved into our new office building, The Fluegel Alumni Center, which is spectacular! I hope you all will have the opportunity to visit our new home as soon as possible. The Naval 4

Academy has had its’ own share of noteworthy changes. We have a new Superintendent, a new Academic Provost, a new Head Football Coach, and a National Champion Rugby team.

Through all the changes, we continue to provide highly qualified Naval Academy candidates scholarship opportunities to any one of our 16 affiliated preparatory schools and our support of the Naval Academy’s Physical Mission continues to grow.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The scholarship program is our raison d’être and our main effort during the academic year is helping our young men and women meet the requirements necessary for them to earn their appointments. We help them navigate their academic courseload, understand USNA’s admissions process, and do our best to help manage expectations. The Foundation sponsored prep class for the USNA Class of 2027 began their journey in the fall of 2022 and of the 44 (29 men and 15 women) students that began, 41 (26 men and 15 women) earned their appointments for a 93 percent matriculation rate. Our students attended 11 of the 16 affiliated prep schools and hailed from 19 different states and one from Bogota, Columbia. The largest numbers coming from Florida, California, Maryland, and Virginia.

We welcomed the incoming plebes to Annapolis with an ice cream social in the Ron Terwilliger ’63 Center for Student Athletes on 28 June 2023 for students, their families, Trustees, and invited guests. This is quickly becoming a fun tradition that included words of wisdom from our then-Superintendent, Vice Admiral Sean Buck ’83, USN, and USNA AA&F President and CEO, Jeff

Webb ’95. The next day we proudly watched as our Foundation Scholars took the oath of office. They have completed Plebe Summer and have been working hard during their first semester at USNA. The holidays are right around the corner, and we wish them all the best as they work to achieve excellence in all they do.

The Foundation sponsored prep class for the USNA Class of 2028 hit the decks running and they are enrolled at 12 of our 16 prep schools. We have 42 (26 men and 16 women) students from 17 states and one from Germany. California, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Florida led the way. The A&SP advances the admission of these highly qualified individuals to the Naval Academy by providing need-based scholarships to some of the country’s finest preparatory schools for a year of fine tuning for academics and physical fitness. At the risk of being redundant … this program is an absolute WIN-WIN! PHYSICAL MISSION SUPPORT The Naval Academy Mission is: “To develop Midshipmen morally, mentally and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty in order to graduate leaders who are dedicated to a career of naval service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government.”

Our scholarship programs continue to afford opportunities to scholar-athletes who aspire to live up to that mission. We believe that athletic excellence helps develop “Leaders to Serve the Nation” and take immense pride in the role we play in providing financial support to the Naval Academy for our 36 varsity sports, 15 club sports, intramurals and the Naval Academy Preparatory School. A key component of the development of our midshipmen is the emphasis placed on the Physical Mission. Investing “Margin of Excellence” funding in support of the Physical Mission is essential in allowing navy athletics to fulfill its mission of leadership development and excellence in competition.

I am proud to report a record-breaking year in which more than $4.4M was raised for the Fund for Athletic Excellence!

These are unrestricted funds and support all our teams and represents the “Margin of Excellence” that helps our teams go

The Fluegel Alumni Center, the new home of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation.

from good to great. The proof is in the results … our teams have won the Patriot League President’s Cup nine consecutive years and won the Army-Navy STAR series the last nine years as well.

We had 20 All-Americans, seven Academic All-Americans, four Patriot League Scholar-Athletes of the Year, 14 National/ Conference Coaches of the Year, 20 National/Conference Players of the Year, four Patriot League Conference Rookies of the Year, 17 Conference Championships, and finally, one National Championship in Rugby!

One of our keys to success is hiring the best coaches to lead our Midshipmen into competition. Every year during our semi-annual fall and spring A&SP meetings we select the most deserving Coach of the Year for the fall, winter, and spring seasons. This past year we had special seasons for several of our coaches and felt they were all deserving of special recognition, so we had co-winners for fall and spring where we selected the following: WINTER 2021-2022 FALL 2022 SPRING 2022

Kip Simons—men’s gymnastics Gavin Hickie—men’s rugby Alfonso Medius—sprint football Shawn Bagnall—lightweight rowing Chris Garner—men’s tennis

Each coach received an engraved desk clock as well as a monetary award. Congratulations to each of these wonderful coaches and their teams for superbly representing the Blue & Gold!

None of this happens without the determined efforts of our resolute team and we certainly could not achieve all that we have without them. Tracey Cook and Mariola Baker continue to do an amazing job day in and day out! We added Kelly Johnson to the team on a part time basis and she has proven to be a welcomed addition. Our team is enterprise wide, and it takes all hands rowing in the same direction to achieve the wonderful results we have this past year! Our communications team, led by John Schofield, is an absolute team of superstars who add significant value to everything we do!

The unfailing support we receive from our Chairman, Bill Moran ’81 and our USNA AA&F President and CEO, Jeff Webb ’95 keeps us moving in the right direction and I am grateful for their support, guidance, and leadership. Special thanks to our A&SP Trustees, alumni, friends, and parents for their ongoing and generous support.

Please let me know if you have questions or want to know more about how you can be a part of and/or support this one-of-a-kind organization! Contact us via phone, email, or at www.usna.com/asp. We welcome visitors to our new facility at 301 King George Street in Annapolis. Thank you and GO NAVY …

BEAT ‘EM ALL, especially Army!

Captain Don Hughes ’88, USN (Ret.) Executive Director 5

PROGRAM SUPPORT FY24 FOR ATHLETICS This year, our Foundation is providing $3.61 million in direct support to the Navy Athletic programs and NAPS. The funds are drawn from “The Fund for Athletic Excellence,” the lifeblood of our Trustee organization. Our annual support includes the following:

SUPPORT TO NAAA’S 36 VARSITY TEAMS, CLUB SPORTS AND INTRAMURALS NAVY FOOTBALL Annual Football Banquet Video Streaming and Technology Support Football Operations and Recruiting Football Salary Support SUPPORT OF NAPS ATHLETIC PROGRAMS Coaches and Team Operations Support including Travel CLUB SPORTS AND INTRAMURALS Supplemental Support SPECIAL PROJECTS Foundation Awards Nutrition Fueling Stations Trophies Award Displays Locker Room Enhancements

USNA FOUNDATION PREP SCHOOL Scholarship Support $379,275 (Academic Year 2022-2023)* NAVY OLYMPIC SPORTS Recruiting and Operations Programmatic Enhancements NMCMS NMCMS Maintenance Fund SPECIAL INTEREST ITEM NAAA Development Staffing Support OTHER ITEMS ONE-TIME SUSTAINMENT FUND SPECIAL REQUEST Wesley Brown Weight Room Equipment NAPS Weight Room Equipment Movement and Repurposing $630,000 (Project completed summer 2023)

*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

CAPT Nicholas Markoff ’64, USN (Ret.), with his granddaughter MIDN Natalie Markoff ’23

Trustee RADM Bill Byrne ’87, USN (Ret.), with MIDN John Marshall ’23

MIDN Aidan McNally ’23 with his parents, Kris and Jim McNally, and CAPT Don Hughes ’88, USN (Ret.)

ADMIRAL LOUIS E. DENFELD MEMORIAL AWARD The Admiral Louis E. Denfeld Memorial Award recognizes a Foundationsponsored member of the graduating class who has best displayed traits of leadership, demonstrated academic proficiency and has participated extensively in extra-curricular activities.

The recipient of this award was MIDSHIPMAN 1/C NATALIE MARKOFF, from Buckeystown, MD.

E.E. “RIP” MILLER VARSITY FOOTBALL AWARD The recipient of the E.E. “Rip” Miller Award is selected by members of the varsity football team and is presented to the member of the squad “who has contributed the most to the team.”

The recipient of this award was MIDSHIPMAN 1/C JOHN MARSHALL, from Highland, MD.

THE H. McCOY JONES AWARD The H. McCoy Jones Award recognizes that Foundation sponsored member of the graduating class who demonstrated the highest degree of excellence in the Naval Academy athletic program and in leadership and competitive spirit.

The recipient of this award was MIDSHIPMAN 1/C AIDAN McNALLY, from Annapolis, MD.

Trustee Skip Orr ’65 with MIDN Nicholas Straw ’23

MIDN Daniel Deaver ’23 with Trustee Cliff Rees ’88

ROGER STAUBACH FOOTBALL TROPHY The Roger Staubach 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. The recipient of this award was MIDSHIPMAN 1/C NICHOLAS STRAW, from Lebanon, OH.

DAVID ROBINSON BASKETBALL TROPHY The David Robinson Trophy is presented annually to the varsity basketball player of the graduating class who contributed the most to the team’s success over his playing career. The recipient of this award was MIDSHIPMAN 1/C DANIEL DEAVER, from Clifton, VA.

Trustee RADM Bill Byrne ’87, USN (Ret.), with MIDN John Marshall ’23

JOE BELLINO FOOTBALL TROPHY The Joe Bellino Trophy is presented annually to the varsity football player who’s inspiring on-the-field performance made a significant impact on the team and contributed to its overall success during the season. The recipient of this award was MIDSHIPMAN 1/C JOHN MARSHALL, from Highland, MD.

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FOUNDATION AWARDS

MIDN Molly Mangan ’23 with her family

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Trustee BGen Dave Papak ’76, USMC (Ret.), with MIDN Henry Hague ’23

CHERYL DOLYNIUK CARLAN TROPHY The Cheryl Dolyniuk Carlan Trophy is presented annually to a female midshipman of the graduating class who excelled in athletics, leadership and academics. Recommendations are received from NAAA and the Commandant of Midshipmen. The Awards Committee makes the selection. The recipient of this award was MIDSHIPMAN 1/C MOLLY MANGAN, from Pittsburgh, PA.

1ST LIEUTENANT TRAVIS L. MANION WRESTLING TROPHY The 1st Lieutenant Travis L. Manion Wrestling Trophy is presented annually in memory of 1st LT Travis Manion ’04 who was 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 of this award was MIDSHIPMAN 1/C HENRY HAGUE, from Chester Springs, PA.

Coach Rob Friedrich, MIDN Mark Ostrowski ’23, and Trustee RADM Ed Kristensen ’65, USN (Ret.)

MIDN Winter Boese ’23 with Trustee Mary McElroy ’87 and Donna Smalley Guadagnini

LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ERIK KRISTENSEN CREW TROPHY The Lieutenant Commander Erik Kristensen Crew Trophy is presented annually in memory of Lieutenant Commander Erik Kristensen ’95, who was killed in action in Afghanistan. It is for the varsity heavyweight crew member of the graduating class who contributed the most to the program’s success over his career at the Naval Academy. The recipient of this award was MIDSHIPMAN 1/C MARK OSTROWSKI, from Virginia Beach, VA.

THE DAVE SMALLEY AWARD The Dave Smalley Award is presented to a female athlete who embodies inspirational leadership and uncompromising character on and off the playing field. The recipient of this award was MIDSHIPMAN 1/C WINTER BOESE, from Clark, CO.

MIDN Olivia Foster ’23 with Carol Womack Holland ’89

THE INAGURAL CAROL WOMACK HOLLAND AWARD The Inagural Carol Womack Holland Award is presented to a female varsity or club athlete, not necessarily of the graduating class, who has demonstrated the tenacity and determination throughout the team season to earn the title of Most Improved. The recipient of this award was MIDSHIPMAN 1/C OLIVIA FOSTER, from Brighton, Ml.

MIDN Emily Boutin ’24 with CAPT Don Hughes ’88, USN (Ret.)

THE PEGGY FELDMANN AWARD The Peggy Feldmann Award is presented to a female varsity or club athlete, fall/winter, not necessarily of the graduating class, for the greatest athletic achievement and inspired team leadership within the given academic year. The recipient of this award was MIDSHIPMAN 2/C EMILY BOUTIN, from Chicopee, MA.

FOUNDATION AWARDS

MIDN Nathan Mitchell ’23 with his family

MIDN Alexander Smith ’23 with his family

MAX BISHOP/JOE DUFF BASEBALL TROPHY The Max Bishop/Joe Duff Trophy is presented annually to that Navy varsity baseball player of the graduating class who contributed the most to the team’s success over his varsity playing career.

The coaching staff selects the recipient.

There were two recipients of this award this year, MIDSHIPMAN 1/C NATHAN MITCHELL, from Parker, CO, and MIDSHIPMAN 1/C ALEXANDER SMITH, from Laguna Hills, CA.

Coach Jim McNally, MIDN Jordan Barnhart ’23, and CAPT Don Hughes ’88, USN (Ret.)

Coach Jim McNally with MIDN Adrain Johnson ’23 and his family

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 won a collegiate national championship. This trophy, created by Trustee Chuck Spadafora, is presented each year to Club Boxing National MIDN Sophia Baguilod ’25, winning the National Championship.

BEAT ARMY! Champions.

The recipients of the award were MIDSHIPMAN 1/C JORDAN BARNHART, from Wadsworth, OH, MIDSHIPMAN 1/C ADRIAN JOHNSON, from South Dallas, TX, and MIDSHIPMAN 3/C SOPHIA BAGUILOD, from

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FOUNDATION-SPONSORED USNA ’23 GRADUATES JACOB ADAMS

ENZO MORENO

Northwestern Preparatory School—USMC GROUND

Northwestern Prep School—NAVY NFO

ANDRES BALLESTEROS

DECLAN MURPHY

Salisbury School—SURFACE WARFARE

Peddie School—NAVY PILOT

JULIA BIANCHI

JOHN NELLIGAN

Greystone Preparatory School—USMC GROUND

The Hill School—NAVY PILOT

CHRISTOPHER BONHAM

TYLER NELSON

The Kiski School—CIVIL ENGINEER CORPS

Hargrave Military Academy—SURFACE WARFARE

TIERNAN BRUNNER

JOY OCHIENG

The Hill School—EOD

New Mexico Military Institute—SURFACE WARFARE (NUCLEAR)

CASEY CARSON

TREYVON POE

The Kent School—NAVY PILOT

Valley Forge Military Academy—NAVY PILOT

ELOISA CHUBB

NICHOLAS RACHWALD

Mercersburg Academy—NAVY NFO

Northwestern Preparatory School—NAVY PILOT

MARGARET CLEARY

COLE REIBENSPIES

Peddie School—NAVY PILOT

The Kiski School—SURFACE WARFARE

LANE CONDIE

ANDREW ROMERO

Greystone Preparatory School—USMC GROUND

Northwestern Prep School—SUBMARINE (NUCLEAR)

ARTHUR CURRIE

THOMAS RUSSELL

Greystone Preparatory—SURFACE WARFARE

Mercersburg Academy—USMC GROUND

MAURA DAWSON

ALICIA SANCHEZ

The Kent School—NAVY PILOT

Marion Military Institute—SURFACE ENGINEERING DUTY

WILLIAM DUFFY

JACKSON SMITH

Salisbury School—SURFACE WARFARET

Wyoming Seminary—SURFACE WARFARE

RILEY GUERRERA

MICHAEL STEGEMAN

Salisbury School—SUBMARINE (NUCLEAR)

The Kiski School—USMC PILOT

RICARDO HERZOG-BALDERAS

LINH TANG

Northwestern Preparatory School—USMC GROUND

Marion Military Institute—USMC GROUND

CARSON LOPEZ

BRAXTON TRACY

New Mexico Military Institute—SURFACE WARFARE

Northwestern Prep School—NAVY NFO

JANE MALAFRONTE

JENNIFER VAN BUEREN

The Kent School—USMC GROUND

Greystone Preparatory—USMC GROUND

NATALIE MARKOFF

MARIA WEIMER

Northwestern Preparatory School—USMC GROUND

Mercersburg Academy—SURFACE WARFARE

ANDREA MARRERO-MASSA

ANTONIUS WELLS

New Mexico Military Institute—NAVY NFO

Avon Old Farms—SUBMARINE (NUCLEAR)

SADIE McCALEB

ELI WILLIAMS

The Hill School—USMC GROUND

Mercersburg Academy—SUBMARINE (NUCLEAR)

AIDAN McNALLY Northwestern Preparatory School—USMC PILOT 10

COOPERATING PREP SCHOOLS FOR 2022-2023 AVON OLD FARM (Avon, CT)

MERCERSBURG ACADEMY (Mercersburg, PA)

BLAIR ACADEMY (Blairstown, NJ)

NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE (Roswell, NM)

GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE (Milledgeville, GA)

NORTHWESTERN PREPARATORY SCHOOL (Crestline, CA)

HARGRAVE MILITARY ACADEMY (Chatham, VA)

PEDDIE SCHOOL (Hightstown, NJ)

THE HILL SCHOOL (Pottstown, PA)

PORTSMOUTH ABBEY SCHOOL (Portsmouth, RI)

KENT SCHOOL (Kent, CT)

SALISBURY SCHOOL (Salisbury, CT)

THE KISKI SCHOOL (Saltsburg, PA)

WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY (Hudson, OH)

MARION MILITARY INSTITUTE (Marion, AL)

WYOMING SEMINARY (Kingston, PA)

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PREP SCHOOL IN THE SPOTLIGHT SALISBURY SCHOOL Founded in 1901, the Salisbury School (CT) has forever lived and championed the mission to graduate men of character and promise. Almost all design elements of the school support this: from our scenic, rural location two hours north of New York City to our intentional student body size of 310 students, most of whom are boarders. Salisbury is a place that is built to do one single thing well, to educate boys with leading educational pedagogy applied in and out of the classroom. This paradigm is more relevant and important than ever. A school designed and built for boys has a distinct value proposition during these times, just as the Naval preps future home in Annapolis has a well-defined mission.

The post-graduate student at Salisbury School is one who is highly motivated to contribute fully to life on the Hilltop: academically, socially and athletically. Salisbury typically enrolls 15-20 post graduates each year: many plan on playing college athletics, but not all. They are fully immersed in all that our leading school has to offer. There are 18 advanced placement classes, as well as a variety of electives to choose from. Athletically, we have earned recent championships in baseball, lacrosse, crew, ice hockey, squash and football. These men are as invested in school as any Salisbury student; the personal growth developed during

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CAPT Don Hughes ’88, USN (Ret.), with students from the Salisbury School

his fifth year of secondary school is as important as his ultimate matriculation.

It is with great pride that we remain strong partners with the USNA Foundation’s Athletic & Scholarship Programs. This decades long relationship has brought Foundation preps to our campus where they are leaders, scholars and athletes that elevate the entire community.

As aspirational, driven young men, they model the “why” and as Salisbury graduates, they make us proud. One hundred percent of the Foundation candidates have matriculated to the Naval Academy. During the graduation ceremonies, the school makes special notice of their commitment to serve our country and for their positive contributions as leaders and scholars in our community.

A LETTER OF THANKS

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A LETTER OF THANKS

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2027 FOUNDATION PREP SCHOOL STUDENTS Following are profiles of sponsored candidates who are members of the Naval Academy Class of 2027. 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.

CALEB AMADOR SCHOLARSHIP: Admiral Douglas Volgenau ’59 Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Homeschooled, Jupiter, FL PREP SCHOOL: Marion Military Institute in Marion, AL ACTIVITIES: Palm Beach Crew team member (Captain) 2016-2020, North Palm Beach Crew team member 2020-2022, United States Naval Sea Cadets (LPO) 2019-2022, 900 hours of community service, Jujitsu 2022, Small Business Owner (UVC Disinfection Services) 2020-2021 HONORS: Recipient of Bronze Certificate for Congressional Award, Recipient of Silver Certificate for Congressional Award, Recipient of Gold Certificate for Congressional Award, Recipient of Bronze Medal for Congressional Award, Recipient of Silver Medal for Congressional Award, Recipient of Gold Medal for Congressional Award, Palm Beach Council Navy League of the United States 2022 Top Performer Lead Petty Officer 2nd class for the Naval Sea Cadets, Indian River State College National Honor Society

Varsity Track, The Mary Louis Academy Student Athlete Award (2021 and 2022)

DIEGO ARAGON SCHOLARSHIP: Captain N.F. “Red” Stein ’52 Honor Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Mora High School, Mora, MN PREP SCHOOL: Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, GA ACTIVITIES: Varsity Baseball (Captain), Varsity Basketball (Captain), Varsity Cross Country (Captain), Varsity Track, GMC Cross Country, GMC Ranger Challenge, Student Council (District President), 4-H (President), Business Professionals of America (President), National Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters (Volunteer) HONORS: New Mexico State Baseball 2A Champions (2018), Baseball All-State (2022), Baseball All District (2020-2022), LosAlamos National Laboratory Gold Scholar (2022), Best of Show Mora and San Miguel County Fair (2021), First Place in BPA State Legal Office Procedure (2021)

SHANNON AMBERY SCHOLARSHIP: The Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy Mrs. Arleigh A. Burke Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: The Mary Louis Academy, Jamaica Estate, NY PREP SCHOOL: Kent School, Kent, CT ACTIVITIES: United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar (2021), The American Legion Auxiliary Girl State New York Delegate (2021), President (2021-2022), Clarinet Section Leader (2021-2022), Treasurer (2020-2021) of The Mary Louis Academy Orchestra, Varsity Swim Team, Varsity Track Team, Cross Island YMCA Barracudas Swim Team, Student Government Homeroom Treasurer, Architecture Club, Irish Club, Christian Service Leader, Service, Learning and Leadership Homeroom, Volunteer at First Presbyterian Church Soup Kitchen in Jamaica, Vision, Optimism, Inspiration, Confidence and Empathy (VOICE) Leader, Altar Server, Participant and Organizer of Smile Day to raise awareness of teen depression, New York State YMCA Swim Championship Qualifier HONORS: Academic Honor Roll at The Mary Louis Academy, The American Classical League and National Junior Classical League Certificate of Honorable Merit, Magna Cum Laude Award (2021), The Mary Louis Academy Four Year Award for Varsity Swim and

ANDREW BAUBLITZ SCHOLARSHIP: Coach Ed Peery Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Archbishop Spalding High School, Annapolis, MD PREP SCHOOL: The Kiski School, Saltsburg, PA ACTIVITIES: Varsity Football (Captain), Varsity Wrestling all 4 years, Varsity Rugby all 4 years (Captain senior year), Vienna Rugby National Team for 2 years, U19 Old Glory DC Pro Team for 3 years, Bible Study Club, Community Service Club HONORS: MSWA 2021-2022 ranked #1170 lb. high school Wrestler, Wrestling State Champion 2021 with more than 100 wins in 4 years, Football MVP, Vienna Rugby Player of the Game 2022, MIAA Rugby—All Conference Award, MIAA MVP Back of the Year Award in Rugby, Honor Roll for all 4 years and National Honor Society

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SYDNEY BEITLER SCHOLARSHIP: Major Megan M. McClung ’95 USNA (USMC) Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Connelly School of the Holy Child, Potomac, MD PREP SCHOOL: Blair Academy, Blairstown, NJ ACTIVITIES: Varsity Field Hockey (4 years), Varsity Ice Hockey (2 years) Varsity lacrosse (4 years, Captain), Student Government (Class President 9th-11th, Student Body President 12th), Upper School Musical (Stage Manager 9th-11th) National Honors Society, One Love Club (Founder and President) HONORS: Lacrosse: Under Armor All-American (2021), All-ISL Athlete (2022). Scholar Athlete, Honor Roll (4 years), recipient of the Connelly Book Award, Student Life Award, and the Mary C. Crivella Prize. Helped Lead Blair Academy to a Field Hockey State Championship Title (2022)

NICHOLAS BROWN SCHOLARSHIP: Rear Admiral Lawrence C. Chambers Honor Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Olympic Heights Community High School, Boca Raton, FL PREP SCHOOL: Northwestern Preparatory School, Crestline, CA ACTIVITIES: Vice President-Student Government (9th-10th Grade), NASA Space Academy Trainee, Varsity Track and Field, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Soccer, Red Cross-Certified Lifeguard and First Aid Instructor, PADI-Certified Basic Open Water SCUBA Diver, Honor Flights Southeast Florida (Volunteer), Forgotten Soldiers (Volunteer), 150+ Community Service Hours Awardee HONORS: Marine Military Academy Summer Immersion Graduate, AP Physics Student Aid/Peer Tutor; Revit for Architecture Certification, Olympic Heights Community High School Honor Roll

JOSEPH BUCCI SCHOLARSHIP: Class of 1964 Honor Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Malvern Preparatory School, Malvern, PA PREP SCHOOL: The Hill School, Pottstown, PA ACTIVITIES: Varsity Lacrosse, CSltizen Speaker Series and Scholarship Initiative (Co-Founder), My CSltizen Moment Podcast (Co-Host/Editor), Battlefield Club (Founder/President), Stock Market Club, Mock Trial, Malvern Middle School Tutor, Connect Thru Cancer (Volunteer) HONORS: Blessed Stephen Bellesini Honors Society (Member), Advanced Credentials Recipient, Distinguished Honors (9, 10, 11, 12), St. Lawrence University Book Award Recipient, Mainline Student of the Week 16

SOPHIA CADENA SCHOLARSHIP: Captain Brandon Barrett Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Leonardtown High School, Leonardtown, MD PREP SCHOOL: Northwestern Preparatory School, Crestline, CA ACTIVITIES: Key Club (Webmaster), National Honor Society, Varsity Cross Country (Captain), Varsity Track and Field (Captain), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Leader), Student2Student (Board Member), Freshman Academy (Mentor) HONORS: Global International Studies (Capstone Completion), Minds in Motion Student-Athlete Award, MPSSA State Track and Cross-Country Meets (10th, 11th, and 12th grade)

ARIELLA CLARINO SCHOLARSHIP: Captain David S. Cooper USN Honor Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: iLEAD Hybrid Exploration PREP SCHOOL: Northwestern Preparatory School, Crestline, CA ACTIVITIES: United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) (Chief Petty Officer), 10:10 Academy Student Council (President), iLEAD Hybrid Exploration Associated Student Body (President), CyberPatriot (Team Captain), National Honor Society (Vice President), Do Unto Others (Service Club) (Founder/ President), Music Club (Founder/President), 150-plus Community Service Hours, Fashion Club (Co-Founder/Vice President), Church (Sunday School Teacher) (Audiovisual/Livestream Ministry), USNSCC (Color Guard Member), Track and Field (Intramural), School Choir HONORS: Graduated with three Associate in Arts (AA) Degrees (Chinese Studies, University Studies with emphasis on Arts and Humanities, University Studies with emphasis on Social and Behavioral Sciences) (Chaffey College), graduated high school with a State Seal of Biliteracy, Navy League of the United States Theodore Roosevelt Medal (Cadet of the Year 2021), Daughters of the American Revolution Outstanding Cadet Award (2020), Veterans of Foreign Wars Award (2021), USNSCC Recruit Training Command (Division Chief), USNSCC Petty Officer Leadership Academy (Honor Cadet), CyberPatriot Semi-Finalist (Platinum Tier).

EMILY COLLURA SCHOLARSHIP: Commander Robert R. Zastrow USNA ’52 Memorial Scholar HIGH SCHOOL: Fallsburg High School, Fallsburg, NY PREP SCHOOL: Marion Military Institute, Marion, AL ACTIVITIES: Student Body President

(2 years), Class President (1 year), Class Vice President (4 years), Student Body Treasurer (1 year), Students Against Destructive Decisions Club President, Varsity Soccer Captain, Varsity Track Captain, Varsity Fall/Winter Cheerleading Captain, Chorus Vice President, Key Club, Drama Club, Varsity Volleyball, Dance HONORS: Scholar Athlete, National Honor Society, The Al Rasnick Do the Right Thing Award, Varsity Soccer Most Improved Player, Varsity Cheerleading MVP and Most Improved Player, Superintendent’s Honor Roll, Honor Roll

AIDEN DAY SCHOLARSHIP: Vice Admiral Edward M. Straw Honor Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Cathedral Catholic High School, Del Mar, CA PREP SCHOOL: The Hill School, Pottstown, PA ACTIVITIES: Varsity Water Polo (Captain), Varsity Swim and Dive, Boy Scouts of America, Member of Dons for Life Club, Member of Environmental Protection Club HONORS: San Diego High School Mens Water Polo Open Division Champions (2021), San Diego All-CIF Men’s Water Polo 2nd Team (2020), San Diego All-CIF Men’s Water Polo 1st Team (2021), Fall Sport All-League Men’s Water Polo Performer (2021 Cathedral Catholic), Easters Water Polo Champions (2022), Eastern All Tournament 1st Team Selection, Team of ’84 Award, Men’s Water Polo (The Hill School)

NATHANIEL DUFFY SCHOLARSHIP: Captain Raymond B. “Buddy” Wellborn Memorial HIGH SCHOOL: Fairfield College Preparatory School, Fairfield, CT PREP SCHOOL: Salisbury School, Salisbury, CT ACTIVITIES: Crew-4 years (Captain), Swimming and Diving-4 years (Captain), Cardinal Shehan Center Volunteer, Kennedy Center Bowling Volunteer HONORS: Young American Awardee and Essay Winner, Western Connecticut Military Officer’s Association, Southern Connecticut Conference Scholar Athlete: 12th grade, All State Swimmer: 11th grade, All SCC Swimmer: Grades 11 and 12, Redgrave Award: Fairfield Prep Crew, Bruce Jaffe Coaches Award: Fairfield Prep Swimming and Diving, Award for Academic Excellence: Environmental Science

ETHAN ESTES SCHOLARSHIP: Rear Admiral Thomas C. Lynch Scholar Athlete Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: College of Southern Nevada High School, Henderson, NV PREP SCHOOL: New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, NM ACTIVITIES: Civil Air Patrol (CAP): Deputy Commander of Support, Color Guard Officer in Charge, Emergency Services Officer; Model United Nations (MUN): Committee Chair; Student Council (StuCo): Senior Class President, Head of Advertising; Mechanical Technology SkillsUSA: Secretary HONORS: Billy Mitchell Award (CAP), Nevada Telecommunications, Association Scholarship, Millennium Scholarship, College of Southern, Nevada Academic Honors Award, Model United Nations Student of the Year, College of Southern Nevada Dean’s List

ISABELLA FERRELL SCHOLARSHIP: Robert W. Vogel ’89 Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Webster Groves High School, Webster Groves, MO PREP SCHOOL: Kent School, Kent, CT ACTIVITIES: WGHS Cheer, WG Girls Swim, WG Girls Cross Country, WG Girls Track and Field, Kent Girls Varsity Cross Country, Kent Co-Ed Dance Ensemble, O’Faolain Academy of Irish Dance OC Dancer, Film Club, Theatre Member, Feminist Coalition, Tea Club, History Club, WG Climate Action Club Co-Founder, National Honors Society (Society Leader), Student Council (Vice President 2020-21), Concert Choir, Jazz Choir, lmprov Club, Lumberjack Club, Future Leaders PACER, Creative Writing Club HONORS: 8-time Scholar Athlete, 4 year Renaissance Card Recipient, 4 year Honor Roll Student, Magna Cum Laude, National Latin Exam Cum Laude

JAMES GARCIA-GALLEGOS SCHOLARSHIP: Captain Timothy R. Hanley ’78 Honor Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Douglas MacArthur High School, San Antonio, TX PREP SCHOOL: Northwestern Preparatory School, Crestline, CA ACTIVITIES: Varsity Track, Varsity Soccer (Captain), Varsity Cross Country, Band (Section Leader), NHS HONORS: Summa Cum Laude Graduate, Academic All-State (Soccer, Track and Cross Country)

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ISABELLA GOMEZ SCHOLARSHIP: USS,THRESHER (SSN-593) and USS PERMIT (SSN-594) Shipmates Memorial Scholar HIGH SCHOOL: Forest Park High School, Woodbridge VA PREP SCHOOL: Northwestern Preparatory School, Crestline, CA ACTIVITIES: Varsity Basketball (Captain), Swim Team (Coach), Army JROTC (Battalion Commander), JROTC Drill Team (Commander), JROTC Silent Drill Team (Commander and Co-Founder), JROTC Color Guard Team (Commander), JROTC Community Service Team, JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl Team, JROTC Basketball Team, Prince William County Youth Salute Leadership Council, National Art Honor Society, Camp Invention Camp Counselor HONORS: Summa Cum Laude, Governor’s Early College Scholars Program Recognition, IT Gold Medal Recipient, Academic Achievement Award (4 years), U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award, National Society of United States Daughters of 1812 JROTC Metal, The American Legion Outstanding Leadership Award, Sons of Confederate Veterans Horace L. Hunley Award, Military Family Support Trust JROTC Achievement Award, The American Legion Distinguished Achievement Award, JROTC Cadet of the Year, Varsity Letter (4 years)

HONORS: USNSCC Academic Achievement Ribbon, Award for Merit in Health and Physical Education, Honor Roll

ZJ HOFFMANN SCHOLARSHIP: William Ernest Sisler Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Sherman E. Burroughs High School, Ridgecrest, CA PREP SCHOOL: Georgia Military College.

Milledgeville, GA ACTIVITIES: Varsity Cross Country (Captain), Varsity Swimming (Captain), Varsity Track, California Scholarship Federation (President), Newswriting (Photoeditor), Orchestra (Vice President), Boy Scouts of America, Key Club International (3 years), National Honors Society, Glee Club, Corps of Cadets, California Boys State, Lifeguard HONORS: Golden State Seal Merit, California Scholarship Federation Life, Youth Service Award, Athletic Academic Excellence in Cross Country and Swimming, Exceptional Achievement in Qualifying for California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Championships in the Sport of Cross Country and Swimming, Most Inspirational in Cross Country, President’s List, Phi Theta Kappa

KAITLIN HOMAN GAVIN GRADY SCHOLARSHIP: Captain William “Pat” Donnelly Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Stanton College Preparatory School, Jacksonville, FL PREP SCHOOL: The Hill School, Pottstown, PA ACTIVITIES: Varsity Golf (Captain), Varsity Basketball (Captain), Junior Varsity Soccer, School Newspaper Editorial Board Member, National Honor Society, National Latin Honor Society, Debate Moderator, KEY Club, Photography Club HONORS: Graduated with Honors, AP Scholar Award, Roger Maness Award, Henry A. Blumenthal Award

BRIAN HOANG SCHOLARSHIP: Vice Admiral Rodney and Pam Rempt Honor Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: High School of Telecommunications Arts and Technology, Brooklyn, NY PREP SCHOOL: The Peddie School, Hightstown, NJ ACTIVITIES: Varsity Swimming (Captain), Girls Varsity Swimming (Manager), Varsity Handball, Varsity Volleyball, United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps, LiNK Club, National Honor Society, Senior Mentor 18

SCHOLARSHIP: Sgt. John H. Moreno, USMC Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Liberty Hill High School, Liberty Hill, TX PREP SCHOOL: Marion Military Institute, Marion, AL ACTIVITIES: Band (first trombone), Jazz Band, National Honor Society, MMI Math Team, MMI Band, Peer Tutor HONORS: Honor Roll, AP Scholar with Honor, Outstanding Low Brass Award, MMI President’s List, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

JACK KILLELEA SCHOLARSHIP: Steve Belichick Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Legion Collegiate Academy, Rock Hill, SC PREP SCHOOL: Salisbury School, Salisbury, CT ACTIVITIES: 5-year Varsity Baseball Player (Starter); Youth Baseball Instructor, LWAA Baseball Assistant and Umpire HONORS: #4 Ranked Catcher in SC (Prep Baseball Report), 2021 2A SC State Champion, 2022 Post 34 American Legion State Champion, 2021 All Region, 2021-2022 Diamond Prospects Palmetto Games Invite, 2021 Golden Slugger Award, Perfect Game All Tournament Team, Principle Scholar 2019-2021

BENJAMIN KOZINER SCHOLARSHIP: Class of 1985 Honor Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Poway High School, Poway, CA PREP SCHOOL: Northwestern Preparatory School, Crestline, CA ACTIVITIES: Private Pilot (100-plus Hours), Autism Tree Project Foundation Volunteer Liaison, Investment Club President, Football, Lacrosse HONORS: 110% Award-Football, National Honors Society, Golden State Merit Diploma

SEAMUS LOONEY SCHOLARSHIP: Eugene T. McCarthy, USMC, USNA Class of 1977 Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Rockbridge County High School, Lexington, VA PREP SCHOOL: The Peddie School, Hightstown, NJ ACTIVITIES: Varsity Football (3 years), Varsity Soccer (4 years), Co-President of the Interact Club, Senior Class Treasurer, National Honors Society (3 years), Church Youth Group, Lifeguard, School Newspaper and Media Outlet (2 years) HONORS: Varsity Football Team Captain (11, 12), Varsity Soccer Team Captain (11-12), 2021-22 RCHS Male Athlete of the year, All District Linebacker (11-12), All District Offensive All purpose (12), All District Defense (11-12), 2021-22 Top Cat of RCHS, Stuart P. Brewbaker Character Award (11-12), Honor Roll

ADRIANA LOPEZ SCHOLARSHIP: The Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy Elizabeth S. Hooper Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Blackman High School, Murfreesboro, TN PREP SCHOOL: Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, GA ACTIVITIES: Varsity Raider Team (Captain), Varsity Rifle Team, JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl (Captain), Junior Varsity Women’s Lacrosse, Drill Team, Army JROTC, Student Council Officer, Children’s Ministry Worship Leader, Church Camp Counselor, GMC Color Guard/Drill Team HONORS: Raider Team: 2022 All-County Award, 2022 County Champions, 2021 Raider Team National Championship Rifle Team: 2020 Rifle Team National Championship, 2022 County Champions, Academics: Blackman Collegiate Academy, Graduate with Honors and Distinction, AP Scholar

MATTHEW MARINELLO SCHOLARSHIP: Coach Wayne Hardin Honor Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Broadneck High School, Annapolis, MD PREP SCHOOL: The Kiski School, Saltsburg, PA ACTIVITIES: Broadneck High School Varsity Hockey (Captain), Navy Youth Hockey Elite (Captain), Broadneck High School Varsity Golf, Interact Club, National Honor Society (Officer), French Honor Society, Go Glean Maryland, Scientific Minds of America HONORS: AP Scholar with Distinction, Letter of Commendation (awarded by the National Merit Scholar Program), Broadneck Varsity Ice Hockey Leadership Award (12) and Most Improved Player Award (10), Broadneck Varsity Golf Most Improved Player Award (10), Superintendent and Principal’s Honor Rolls, Summa Cum Laude

NICOLAS MENDIOLAZA SCHOLARSHIP: Louis William Alter Scholar Athlete Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: St. John Neumann Catholic High School, Naples, FL PREP SCHOOL: The Kiski School, Saltsburg, PA ACTIVITIES: Varsity Swimming Captain (12), Varsity Swimming (9-12), House Council Captain (12), KEY Club Officer (11), KEY Club, (9-12), Youth and Christ Helping Together Club (11-12), Internship at Pension Planners, Inc. (11-12), Volunteer Counselor at Naples Art Camp (11), Volunteer at Collier County Public Library (10), 200-plus Volunteer Hours HONORS: Honor Roll (9-12), Principal’s List (10-12)

JUAN MORA SCHOLARSHIP: G. Thomas Mariano Jr. ’60, USNA, Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Mother of Divine Grace High School, Ojai, CA PREP SCHOOL: Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA ACTIVITIES: Varsity Swimming (Captain), The Edge: Leadership and Superior College Prep Program (4 years), Swim Instructor for Low-income Aspiring Swimmers (2 years), 108-plus Community Service Hours, volunteered food sorting for Feeding Miami Dade, worked closely with Animal Aid and Rescue helping save animals from the streets HONORS: Two-time Student Athlete Academic All-American Award, All Country Award (2021), Swimmer of the Year Award (Region 4A), and TYR Swimmer of the Month Award (2020)

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HANNAH OGRABISZ SCHOLARSHIP: Thomas E. Teshara Honor Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: George Walton Comprehensive High School, Marietta, GA PREP SCHOOL: Marion Military Institute, Marion, AL ACTIVITIES: Year-round Competitive Swimmer for Chattahoochee Gold Swim Club (9 years), Varsity Swimmer for Walton HS (4 years), GHSA State Swim Team (3 years), Secretary-International Spanish Academy Student Council, Editor-International Spanish Academy Newsletter, Senior Mentor-for incoming ISA students and new swimmers at Gold Swim Club, Walton Raider Women’s Chorus (4 years), Spanish Club (4 years), Habitat for Humanity (3 years), Random Acts of Kindness Club (4 years), The Daffodil Project (raised $3,000 to plant a garden honoring children who perished in the Holocaust), MMI Honor Guard, MMI Color Guard, Reliance Officer, CHRO HONORS: Graduate of the International Spanish Academy at Walton HS (4 year program), PTSA Student Intern, Academic Honor Roll, Nominated for the National Student Leadership Conference, PTA Reflections Contest Literature Categorywon County Competition, selected for State

AVA OSTROWSKI SCHOLARSHIP: Commander Michael B. Clark, USNR (USNA, 1969) Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Frank W. Cox, Virginia Beach, VA PREP SCHOOL: The Peddie School, Hightstown, NJ ACTIVITIES: Varsity Field Hockey, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Swimming, Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Distributive Education Club of America (DECA), VA Beach Oceanfront Lifeguard HONORS: VA Field Hockey State Champion Team (10-12), VA Swimming State Team (9, 10, 12), Outdoor Track and Field 3200m Regional Champion (12), National Retail Foundation (NRF) Customer Service and Sales Certification, Working in Support of Education (W!SE) Financial Literacy Certification

EVA OTTENBREIT SCHOLARSHIP: Lieutenant Mark Allen Prusinski (USNA ’84) Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Grosse Ile High School, Grosse Ile, Ml PREP SCHOOL: Northwestern Preparatory School, Crestline, CA

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ACTIVITIES: Varsity Swim (4 years), Varsity Rowing (4 years), Varsity Sailing (3 years; Captain), Varsity Clay Target (3 years), Varsity Wrestling (2 years), Recreation Ski Club (4 years), Army JROTC, Drill Team, Raiders Team, Robotics Club (Sub, Team Captain), Science Club, Asian Exploration Club (VP and Co-Founder), NHS (Treasurer), Key Club Member, Link Crew Leader, 8th Grade Mentor HONORS: National Physical Fitness Award for Cadet Challenge, Varsity Wrestling Coaches Award, Varsity Sailing Coaches Award, Swimming 4 Year Award, Rowing 4 Year Award, Sailing 3 Year Award, Master of Ceremonies (JROTC Military Banquet)

CHRISTIAN RAMOS SCHOLARSHIP: The Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy Honor Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Miami, FL PREP SCHOOL: Salisbury School, Salisbury, CT ACTIVITIES: Rowing Coxswain 2019FSRA Sweep Championship 2nd Place, SE Regionals 2nd, SRAA Scholastic Nationals 2nd, U.S. Rowing Club Nationals 3rd 2021FSRA Sweep Championship 1st, SRAA Scholastic Nationals 1st, Head of the Hooch 1st, 2nd and Overall Team Points 2022-FSRA Sweep Championship 3rd, Head of the Housatonic 2nd, Head of the Fish 2nd Read Service Project, His House Children’s Home, Los Abuelos Foundation HONORS: National Honor Society, Rho Kappa, National English Honor Society, Key Club, St. Peter Faber Peer Ministry Award, College Board National Indigenous Recognition Program, College Board Hispanic Recognition Program, High Honor Roll, President Honor Roll

BENNING ROJAS-KERBOW SCHOLARSHIP: Justine and Commander Raymond Welch, USN, Class of 1941 Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Colegio Nueva Granada, Bogota, Colombia PREP SCHOOL: Georgia Military College.

Milledgeville, GA ACTIVITIES: GMC Activities: Glee Club (Quarter 1), Ethics Bowl (Quarter 1, 2, 3). High School Activities: Boy Scouts of America, Basketball (9, 10), Weight Training (11, 12), DOD Naval Mission internship U.S. Embassy Bogota, American Sign Language Club (10, 11), Boxing (10, 11, 12) HONORS: Boy Scout Eagle Award, Certificate of Appreciation U.S. Embassy Bogota, Certificate of Merit USSOUTHCOM Naval Mission Bogota, Colombia, Citizen Science Award, Mandarin HSK Level 3 Certification, Co-founder Pet2Pet Charity Service, Scuba Certification

ASHLEY RUBIANO SCHOLARSHIP: USS HOUSTON CA-30 Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Starr’s Mill High School, Fayetteville, GA PREP SCHOOL: New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, NM ACTIVITIES: Varsity Soccer (High School), Boxing, History Club, Student Government Association HONORS: Two Varsity Letters in Soccer (freshman and junior years), National Technical Honors Society, National Spanish Exam (Silver Medalist)

MICHAEL SARLO SCHOLARSHIP: Lieutenant Commander Richard E. Bowe Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Wood-Ridge Jr./Sr. High School, Wood-Ridge, NJ PREP SCHOOL: The Peddie School, Hightstown, NJ ACTIVITIES: Varsity Baseball (4 years), Varsity Football (4 years), Varsity Basketball (3 years). USNA Summer Seminar, NJSIAA Student Ambassador (11, 12), Class of 2022 Vice President (11, 12) HONORS: Honor Roll (4 years), Varsity Football Team Captain (10, 11, 12), All State and All County Group 1 Linebacker, Varsity Baseball Team Captain (10, 11, 12), All State and All County Group 1 Catcher, Varsity Basketball Team Captain (12), Nominated for Heart of a Giant Award (11, 12), NJIC Sportsmanship Award (12), Jerry Labenski Student-Athlete Award (12), Ranked Top 10 High School Linebacker in NJ (12), Ranked Top 30 High School Catcher in NJ (12)

JACQUELINE SCHENEMAN SCHOLARSHIP: Admiral Eugene Fluckey ’35 Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Matthew Fontaine Maury High School, Norfolk, VA PREP SCHOOL: Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA ACTIVITIES: Part-time baker’s assistant at Pownd Cakes by Jen (2021- present), Swimming: Maury High School Varsity team (2019-2022), Old Dominion Aquatic Club (2019-2022), Coaching/lessons (2019-present), 2.1-mile Open Water in Lake Superior: placed 7th of 400 (2019), placed 2nd of all women and 1st in age group (2022) HONORS: Maury National Honors Society Inductee (2020-2021), Maury Spanish National Honors Society Inductee (2020-2021), graduated with an advanced diploma (June 2022)

ALEJANDRO SCHMIDT CORUJO SCHOLARSHIP: Major Matthew M. Wiegand, USMC, USNA ’08 Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Cypress Bay High School, Weston, FL PREP SCHOOL: The Hill School, Pottstown, PA ACTIVITIES: Member of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), CBHS Varsity Water Polo (Captain, 4 years), Member of SFWPC (South Florida Water Polo Club), Member of HWP (Hill Water Polo, 1 year) HONORS: Honor Roll Student, Florida Bright Futures Scholarship qualified, 7-plus AP/AICE Classes and All Honors, pt Team Select and Eastern Champs of ’22, Team of ’84 Award at The Hill School, pt Seed District Bracket, District Champs of 2019 and 2020, MVP Award 2018-22 and Captain in 2019-22 at Cypress Bay High School, International Tournament Winners 14u, 16u, 18u, Sunshine State Tournament Winner 14u, 16u, 18u and several other tournaments 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishes at South Florida Water Polo Club

COURTNEY STOCKS SCHOLARSHIP: Commander William Earl Fannin ’45 USN (Ret.), Class of 1945 Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Central Kitsap High School, Silverdale, WA PREP SCHOOL: Georgia Military College.

Milledgeville, GA ACTIVITIES: Varsity Track and Field (5 years), Cross-Country (2 years), Key Club International (3 years), Asian-American Pacific Islander Club (1 year), Link Crew Leader (1 year), Glee (1 year), Plebe Trainer (3rd Quarter) HONORS: National Honor Society (2 years), Academic Torch (3), Top Student in Math class (2 years), Dean’s List

CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP: Robert and Kathleen Verratti Honor Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Bishop McNamara High School, Forestville, MD PREP SCHOOL: New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, NM ACTIVITIES: U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (LPO, MAA), Varsity Track (200m) State and National Awards, Taekwondo (Sensei) National Gold Medal-Sparring State Championship, Silver Medal-Poomsae Coding Club (President) HONORS: St. Andre Bessette Award, National Honor Society Induction, Dean’s List, Magna Cum Laude, National Cadet of the Year Award, First-Second Year Ribbons, MAA Shield, Bronze Boot Pendant, Academic Ribbon, Bronze Star Pendant, Unit 21

Commendation Ribbon, Bronze Star Pendant, Physical Fitness Ribbon, Academic Award, Leadership Challenge Coin

MATTHEW WAINWRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP: Coach Rick Forzano Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: The Woodlands High School, The Woodlands, TX PREP SCHOOL: Kent School, Kent, CT ACTIVITIES: Varsity Crew, Rowing Club of The Woodlands (5 years), Volunteer Rowing Instructor (4 years), Community Park Cleanup Volunteer (4 years) HONORS: 2022 Texas State Championships (Men’s Double, Gold Medal), 2022 Texas State Championships (Men’s Quad, Gold Medal), 2022 U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships (Men’s Single B Final, 2nd Place), 2022 U.S. Rowing Youth Regional Championships (Men’s Quad, Silver), 2022 U.S. Rowing Youth Regional Championships (Men’s Single, Bronze), 2021 High Performance Olympic Development Program Summer Cup (Men’s Double, Silver 2021 U.S. Rowing Youth Nationals Men’s Double Final D, 1st Place), 2021 U.S. Rowing Central Youth Regional

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Championships (Men’s Double, Gold), 2021 U.S. Rowing Central Youth Regional Championships (Men’s Quad, Bronze), 2020 U.S. Rowing Virtual Central Youth Regional Championship (Men’s Double, Gold), 2020 U.S. Rowing Virtual National Championship (Men’s Double, Silver), 2019 Olympic Development Camp, Sarasota, FL (Men’s Double, Gold), 2019 Olympic Development Camp, Sarasota, FL (Men’s Quad, Gold)

ANDY WANG SCHOLARSHIP: Admiral William D. Smith (USNA ’55) Memorial Scholarship HIGH SCHOOL: Troy High School, Fullerton, CA PREP SCHOOL: Marion Military Institute, Marion, AL ACTIVITIES: Varsity Water Polo, National Honor Society (10-12), Naval JROTC (9-12), Orienteering (9-12), CyberPatriot (9-11), IT Technician (Internship), Cybersecurity Instructor (Volunteer) HONORS: President Volunteer Service Award, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Award, Dean’s List, AP Scholar, Naval JROTC Orienteering National Championship (7)

NAVY SISTERS A&SP STUDENTS SHARE IMPROBABLE JOURNEY TO THE ACADEMY Ariella Clarino ’27 and Eva Ottenbreit ’27 couldn’t believe what they were telling each other.

The odds were infinitesimal. But there were just enough coincidences for it to be true.

They traced their paths back to the same Chinese orphanage.

They shared a pre-adopted last name (Dong Fang).

They attended the same prep school.

They share a deep commitment to serve.

They aspired to attend the Naval Academy.

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n 27 June, Clarino and Ottenbreit reported to the Naval Academy for I-Day minus one. While their journeys began more than 7,000 miles away in the Jiangxi province of China, Ottenbreit and Clarino started their plebe year together. Although they met less than a year ago, they expect to be forever linked.

“It’s like we’re sisters,” Clarino said. “At prep school, she was my Navy sister. Even though we only met a few months ago, she really feels like a sister to me. I’m blessed to go through this experience with her.”

Clarino and Ottenbreit are Athletic & Scholarship Program (A&SP) students who attended Northwestern Preparatory School in Crestline, CA. They were placed in the same dorm upon entrance at Northwestern and in adjoining bunk beds.

Once they started talking, they began to unravel the extraordinary coincidences of their parallel lives. Ottenbreit and Clarino peeled back the layers once they revealed to

Ariella Clarino ’27 (left) and Eva Ottenbreit ’27 (right) met at Northwestern Preparatory School in the mountain town of Crestline, CA, where they learned they were both adopted from the same Chinese orphanage.

PHOTO COURTESY OF KARI OTTENBREIT

one another they each were adopted. Then, they learned they came from the same orphanage and were there at the same time.

It seems inconceivable that out of all the orphanages in China, all of the potential universities to apply to and the 16 Naval Academy affiliated preparatory schools, Ottenbreit and Clarino followed the same path.

“It was crazy,” Ottenbreit said. “I was shocked. Who would have thought that on an itty-bitty mountaintop in California, that we would have chosen the same prep school and the same service academy?”

Ottenbreit was 10 months old when her parents, Kari and Mark, traveled to China to bring her home in February 2005. There was no way to predict she and Clarino (who was also a baby at the Taihe Orphanage) would someday cross paths again.

Clarino’s parents, Lorrena and Richard, adopted her when she was 10 months old. Born on 20 October 2004, Clarino was left outside a fire station in TaiHe province in December 2004. An accompanying note included her birthday.

Ariella Clarino ’27 at the Taihe Orphanage in China where she was adopted by Richard and Lorrena Clarino on 22 August 2005.

PHOTO COURTESY OF RICHARD CLARINO

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Eva Ottenbreit ’27 with her brother on her adoption day in China.

PHOTO COURTESY OF KARI OTTENBREIT

Ottenbreit is from Grosse Ile, MI, while Clarino hails from Chino Hills, CA. Their parents became friends during their time at Northwestern Prep. They also learned that each of their mothers are twins.

Kari Ottenbreit said it’s been surreal watching her daughter realize her dream of attending the Naval Academy.

The Ottenbreit family knows she will make the most of this opportunity.

“She was born with an inspiring drive and a commitment to everything she puts her mind to,” Kari Ottenbreit said.

“She has a genuine desire to give back to the country where she was afforded opportunities not available in China.

“Eva appreciates life and embraces all things new and challenging. Having Eva attend the Academy is a blessing we never dreamed of when she was placed in our arms 18 years ago.” ’Honor and a Blessing’ Hearing her father’s sea stories, watching movies about the Navy and the TV series JAG sparked Clarino’s interest in the Navy. Her father served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years.

Clarino’s intent to attend the Naval Academy was among the goals written on a whiteboard in her home on 9 May 2016.

The Clarino family visited the Academy in August 2018 as part of her high school tour. She returned home determined to earn her way into the Academy. Clarino attended the virtual summer seminar during the pandemic in 2021. She was accepted to several universities that she applied for in California, including the University of California-Berkeley. While in high school, Clarino completed three associate degrees as a dual enrollee.

Her parents are immigrants from the Philippines.

Those influences, and an innate desire to serve, ultimately led her to the Naval Academy.

“I grew up in a military family,” she said. “I was always instilled with the idea to give back to the country. It’s about giving back to the country that has done so much for my family.” “(To be at the Naval Academy is) an honor and a blessing.”

Ottenbreit visited the Academy as part of her eighthgrade field trip to Washington, DC. Her mother said she 24

came home from that trip and announced to the family the Naval Academy was where she was going to go to college.

She attended summer STEM as a rising sophomore in June 2019 and the Academy’s summer seminar (virtually) in June 2021.

Ottenbreit said she was impressed with the Academy’s structure. She wanted to be a part of the Brigade of Midshipmen who unite around a common cause.

“Everyone is here for the same reason,” Ottenbreit said.

“We want to serve. We want to give back.”

Kari Ottenbreit said her daughter attended the Coast Guard Academy’s AIM summer program virtually in 2021 and was offered an appointment there as well. Nothing could sway her from coming to Annapolis, Kari Ottenbreit said.

“Her heart stayed with USNA,” Kari said.

The Naval Academy was a natural fit for Ottenbreit who sails, rows and swims.

Richard Clarino said the family feels blessed to share this journey. He said timing was critical for his future daughter to join their family. When the Clarinos were going through with the adoption application process, it was delayed for several months because paperwork required Richard’s signature. He was unable to sign because he was at sea.

“If we were on time with our paperwork, we would have been matched with a different child,” he said. “But because of the delay, we were matched with Ariella.”

Clarino is grateful for all that America has provided, her father said.

“Going to the Academy is my daughter’s way of giving back to a country that gave her boundless opportunities,” he said.

Clarino and Ottenbreit expect to support each other throughout their time on the Yard and into their professional lives of service. Their Naval Academy journey began with a bond strengthened by shared experiences.

“Now that we have each other, it’s like a friend for life,” Ottenbreit said. “We’re going to be with each other forever.

If I ever need anything, I know I can go to her.” a Reprinted from the October 2023 Shipmate.

From left to right: Eva Ottenbreit ’27 and Ariella Clarino ’27 during I-Day. PHOTOS COURTESY OF KARI OTTENBREIT AND RICHARD CLARINO

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his year’s annual faceoff between Navy and Notre Dame football marks the 96th nearly consecutive clash on the gridiron. While both teams begin their 2023 fall campaign, the Dublin game reminds some that this rivalry, beginning in 1927, has roots of a crosscountry relationship dating back before World War II. While World War II raged on, the Fighting Irish lost funding due to a dwindling student body, however the Naval Academy had the means to offer them financial support.

Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, Notre Dame president 1952- 1987, credits the Navy for keeping the sinking school afloat and vowed to continue the series as long as the Navy was interested. Today, the rivalry lives on.

One Navy midshipman shares her own connection to both the Irish and American worlds. “Growing up in Ireland gave me a truly unique perspective to life here in America,” said Midshipman 1st Class (senior) Lucy Maule. “Although my life has been quite different than most of my peers, I wouldn’t change a thing. I am quite proud to be Irish-American.”

The daughter of a retired American naval officer and an Irishwoman from Achill Island, Lucy was born and raised in Wicklow, Ireland. She is the youngest of Kirk Maule and Breege Henry’s three children.

Lucy spent her formative years in Wicklow, where she said sports were a big part of her life growing up. “I played Gaelic football, hockey, cricket, and took part in horse riding for much of my life.”

She attended Brittas Bay National School in Wicklow, then the Rathdown School for Girls in Dublin as a boarding student, which she says set her up for life in the United States.

Maule said that his daughter’s first experience with the U.S. Navy came during a family trip to San Diego, where they saw a variety of different Naval exhibits on Coronado Island. Soon after that, Lucy attended a week-long STEM camp at the Naval Academy and was selected for the academy’s Summer Seminar programme two years later.

Upon receiving her leaving certificate, or high school diploma, in 2019, Lucy attended Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio, for a year via the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation’s Athletic and Scholarships Programme.

She arrived for the Naval Academy’s Plebe Summer in 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Like everywhere around the world, COVID made plebe (freshman) year a bigger challenge than I expect it normally is,” said Lucy. “What kept us all sane were the people around us. I was lucky to have an amazing roommate. Even though she was from a polar opposite upbringing, we became inseparable after that year. Our company mates became our family.”

Lucy also has a family history of service. She is the fourth generation in her family to serve in the U.S. military, which includes her grandmother who worked as an Army secretary for Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower in Paris after WWII. “I’ve come to realize that service is part of my DNA,” Lucy said. “Community is always something that I’ve always searched for, and I’m grateful to have found that here in Annapolis.”

No matter how the game ends on August 26th, Lucy plans on going into Dublin to celebrate the experience with her classmates. She may be cheering for Navy, but the game will bring her close to her Irish home. a Reprinted from the 2023 Navy-Notre Dame football program.

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