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************************************* Please take note...our web address has changed. You have automatically been redirected to the new site. Please change your favorites. The Alumni Assoc. (our web hosts) have promised to keep the redirect on for a couple of months, but after that, you will have to type in the correct URL to find us. ************************************* Membership Applications have been updated and can be downloaded from the Membership Page *************************************
************************************* Smiles brightened Alumni Hall as Plebes were introduced to their new "Families" at the Sponsor Meet and Greet held Sunday, August 8, 2010. Plebe parents choosing to sponsor their own sons or daughters enjoyed a preview of the upcoming Plebe Parent Weekend, anticipating a well earned reunion after the grueling challenges of Plebe Summer.
************************************* Vice Admiral Michael H. Miller became the 61st Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy at a Change of Command ceremony on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, taking over for the retiring Vice Admiral Jeffrey L. Fowler.
************************************* Over the Hump Picnic July 24, 2010 Scorcher: definition - An extremely hot day By definition, we survived a summer scorcher! Over one-hundred people attended the Over-the-Hump Picnic even as the temperature rose above 100 degrees! Ice was the hot commodity. We also enjoyed food and beverage provided by all, saving the extra drinks to start the stockpile needed for the Fall Brigade tailgates. The day's program was highlighted by a visit from Captain Robert Clark II, the new Commandant of Midshipmen. We were privileged to have him interface one-on-one with picnic guests before he spoke formally to the group. After an extensive presentation, he answered every question that was posed. We were very grateful he provided this much access to visit with him personally as we welcomed him to Maryland. Also speaking were three midshipmen from the Plebe Summer Cadre that informed the crowd of the progress of the Class of 2014, being close at hand as they were involved in day-to-day training. We appreciate their insight and the time spent away from their Plebes. We also had in attendance the founders of the Maryland Parents and Sponsors Club, Joe and Lorrie Latchford, who drove in from the Ocean City area. Representatives from the Class of 1964, the 50 Year "Another Link in the Chain" program, and other speakers also provided information to the Club. For those of you who are desiring to host a Plebe this year, please be reminded that the last two Sponsor Training Sessions will be held this week. If you have not had training in the last three years, you must attend one of these sessions. Plebe assignment notification will be provided by the Academy prior to the Meet and Greet event, Sunday, August 8, 2010. For further information about the Sponsor Program, please contact Rose Clark at: sponsor@usna.edu . Finally, as midshipmen come and go on Summer Assignments, we hope all of you have a chance to share some time together and enjoy the opportunities this sizzling season brings. In service to parents, sponsors, and the Brigade,
Bill & Nancy Angle Co-Presidents
Capt. Clark (Commandant of Midshipmen) and Midshipmen First Class Jasperson, Amore, and Kremers address a large crowd on a very hot and humid day. Thank you to all of them for taking time out of their very busy schedules to answer questions about Plebe Summer. More pictures on the picture page. *************************************
A detailer walked alone in Tecumseh Court as a Black Flag Day haulted noon meal formation and cancelled the 4th Class Formal Parade minutes before its commencement on July 16, 2010; the same day a 3.6 magnitude earthquake shook parts of Annapolis. Plebe Summer is all about adapting to changing circumstances and the Class of 2014 is doing it well!
************************************* I-Day Class of 2014 The I-Day festivities began early on July 1st. It was a lovely day and we had the largest crowd of parents ever visit our table at the Alumni Association luncheon. We had Club members giving out information and helping new Plebe parents with the emotions of the day. After a brief rest during the afternoon, the Maryland Parents and Sponsors Club assembled at the Mexican Monument and ministered with the Navy Chaplains and members of the Class of 1964 representing the 50 year Link-in-the-Chain program, to Plebes that did not have family present at the ceremony. We provided phones, water, and snacks for about 75 members of the Class of 2014. They called parents, sisters and brothers, grandparents, girl and boy friends, and any other phone number they could remember. This occurred during the time when most Plebes updated their moms and dads about the day's activities, visited with their family for about 40 minutes, and said their final goodbyes as they started Plebe Summer and separation from civilian life.
The day was full of emotion.....
Pride...apprehension...pride...excitement...pride..separation...pride...confusion...pride...
overwhelmingness...pride...consolation...pride...information...pride...relief...pride...
acquisition...pride...exhaustion...pride...patriotism...pride...reunion...pride...goodbye...pride...heartache...pride...all on a spectacular weather I-Day in Annapolis.
The Parents and Sponsors Club of Maryland understands the emotions of I-Day and Welcomes the Class of 2014!
************************************* Welcome Aboard Picnic Class of 2014
On a sweltering Sunday afternoon, over 175 people including current Club members, midshipmen, and officers gathered at the Welcome Aboard picnic for great food, an informative program, and a chance to welcome the newest members of the USNA family. Ensign Jonathan Ventura addressed the group and led the midshipmen as they answered the incoming plebes' questions. Special guest, Rear Admiral Matthew Klunder spoke from the perspective of a father as his son, Michael, has accepted an appointment to the Academy and will be entering the Class of 2014. Many parents and sponsors helped with supplies,setup, food, and cleanup. We are grateful for all the help and how the "P&SC of MD" family responded. Be watching this space for more details about our next picnic the, Over-the-Hump, July 24th. ************************************* Congratulations to the Class of 2010 More pictures on the Picture page **************************************
Maryland Parents and Sponsors Club is proud to announce that we now have our own Logo with merchandise available through the Alumni Assoc. The Club gets 10% back on every purchase. See the list of Club logos to see our new Club Logo ************************************** Larry Poh USNA '68 is the sole proprietor of
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Rose Clark ************************************** From the Web Novice: A huge Thank you to Karen Grimm for all her help putting this new web site together. ************************************** Contact the web master at srventura@aol.com |
