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Spring 2009 Volume LV No. 1NYMA Educating Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

• Message from Captain Watts & AOG President Iggy Terranova • Staff Report, NYMA Notables, The Four Pillars • Alumni Weekend, Homecoming, Sports Hall of Fame and more

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Board of TrusTees Mr. Paul J. Curtin, Jr., ’67President

Mr. Robert J. McGowan, Jr., ’66First Vice President

Mr. John J. Brunetti, Jr., ’79Second Vice President

Mr. Frank O. Algier, ’69Secretary

Mrs. Sheila E. Campos, ’79Mr. Kermit R. Dyke, ’65Mr. Stanley J. Holuba, ’64Mr. Harry M. Judge, Jr., ’73Mr. Stephen W. Lesko, ’65Mr. Dennis C. McKithen, ’80Mr. Stuart Newman, Esq., ’65Mr. Edward W. Russell, III, ’61BG Donald B. Smith, USA, ’65Mr. John H. Smith, Sr., ’51Mr. Andrew Teller, ’82

TrusTee emeriTusMr. John J. Brunetti, Sr., ’48Mr. Eduardo de Veer, ’60Mr. John F. Inganamort, ’48Mrs. Alice T. LynchMG (R) William F. Ward

Honorary TrusTeeBG (R ) Francis J. Roberts

associaTion of GraduaTes Board of Directors

Mr. Ignazio S. Terranova, ’92President

Mr. Anthony M. Tangredi, ’99First Vice President

Mr. Joseph P. Diaz, ’812nd Vice President

Mr. David E. Zeldin, CFE, ’70Treasurer

Mr. Brian D. Coyle, ’77Secretary

Mr. Theodore M. Dobias, ’77COL Theodore R. Dobias, ’48Mr. Alan J. Isserlis, ’73Mr. Anthony M. Losito, ’82Mr. Robert K. Raeburn, ’73Mr. Frank J. Seney, ’55Mr. Kenneth R. Stemmer, ’68Mr. David P. Topps, ’72Mr. John R. Wagner, ’69

aoG Board emeriTusMr. Harry Judge, Jr., ’73Mr. John A. Ottman, ’44

CAPT. Robert D. Watts, USN (Ret.)Superintendent

LTC Joseph Likar, AUS (Ret.)Business Manager/Chief of Staff

CAPT. Willaim E. Sneath, USNR (Ret.), CRPCDirector of External Operations

Ms. Jennifer LikarDean of Students

MAJ Jeff Coverdale, USA (Ret.) Commandant

Mr. Les R. McMillenDirector of Athlectics

SFC James Smith, USA (Ret.)Director of Maintenance

Mr. David LeversDevelopment and Public Affairs

Mr. Christopher Harley, Class of 1984Alumni Affairs

Ms. Maureen T. KellyAssistant Director of Admissions

Spring 2009 • Volume LV No. 1 • Published twice per year by New York Military Academy78 Academy Avenue • Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520

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CONTeNTSMessage from the Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Updated NYMA website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Message from Ignazio Terranova ’92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

NYMA STAFF RePORT

Senior Staff and Department Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Michael Savod ’58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tamath K . Rossi ’84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

The Four Pillars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Homecoming Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

The Development Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

NYMA Philanthropy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Class Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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On the Cover: NYMA’s proud tradition continues in the newest class ring, designed by the Class of 2010.

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As I sit in my office looking at the snowflakes fall, I am in serious thought about the current state of the economy, the affect it will have on our enrollment and the changes required to our strategic plan that will enable us to endure these very difficult economic times . I am well aware this is not the first time NYMA has encountered adversity and as I consider several strategies for moving forward, I envision former Superintendents looking out these same windows, watching snowflakes and contem-plating actions to overcome the fire of 1910, survive the Great Depression, overcome changing percep-tions of military schools as they went out of vogue in the 1960’s and 1970’s, and educate families on our actual mission as a college preparatory school . As my mind wondered (as it sometimes does), I thought about the former Superintendents’ triumphs over adversity and I realized that they succeed because they maintained a commitment to excellence and did not allow this institution to stray away from its core values .

NYMA’s core vales are not the traditions that fade with time, nor should they be affected by changes in oper-ating and business practices that occur with each new administration . Even though societal changes may affect an institution’s operations, its core values must remain constant as they underpin the entire organization and provides the environment for effective growth . NYMA’s core values direct the practices we use every day in every-thing we do: they govern personal relationships – respect for self and others; they guide business processes – integ-rity and ethics; and they guide us on how to teach – a desire to facilitate each student’s learning .

Well, it has stopped snowing and my thoughts must return to the task of navigating today’s economic shoal waters . As we review and possibly adjust our plan, it is clear that we must ascertain our current position as compared to what has been plotted . In our efforts to grow the Corps, we achieved an 86% return rate for this school year, had 187 cadets on campus and currently maintain a 95% retention rate . Cadet Life has significantly improved as evidenced by an 87% decrease in disciplinary infractions . Our top-quality academic program continues making educational advances by offering a general or honors diplomas

option, offering college credit courses on campus taught by NYMA teachers who have been certified by local colleges, and inserting an intersession (three weeks of classes between 1st and 2nd semesters) that afforded the opportunity to offer 33 electives that otherwise could not have been added to the curriculum . Most of our athletic teams played well enough to have earned a spot in their league playoffs, several athletes earned all league distinction and two members of the fencing team partic-ipated in the Junior Olympics . We’ve significantly cut expenses and made all of these advances and improve-ments without any additional cost to the Academy . We are ahead of the projections in our strategic plan, we

remain committed to excellence and we continue to fully embrace the institu-tion’s core values .

Although we have made great prog-ress in repopulating

the Corps, improving the quality of life for cadets, faculty and staff, and continuing to provide a world-class education, alumni unrestricted giving is down 59 .5% compared with the same time period in FY 2008 . Simultaneously, unrestricted giving by parents is down 8 .2%, and past parents down 8 .8% . Without a reversal in this trend of decreasing support, NYMA will be severely restricted in its ability to continue improving the quality of our program . We will also see a reduction in our ability to meet enrollment goals and to provide sufficient financial support to high caliber young people who wish to become a part of the NYMA family . Simply put, your financial support of NYMA is critical at this time if NYMA is to prevail as a premier military, college preparatory academy .

I ask every member of the NYMA family to thoughtfully consider what NYMA has meant to you throughout your life, and if it is as great as many of you readily acknowledge, give of yourselves that NYMA may continue to make a difference in the lives of our current and future cadets .

I look forward to seeing all of our alumni, families and friends on campus for Alumni Weekend, to review a parade or just to walk around and enjoy the company of our cadets . They are a remarkable group of young ladies and gentlemen .

Toujours Pret,

Robert D . WattsCAPT, USN (Ret)Superintendent

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Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.

—The Dalai Lama

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from the AOG President

Let’s Make 2009 The Year That We Take NYMA Alumni Participation To The Next Level

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We are entering into an exciting time at NYMA . The Association of Graduates (AOG), together with the Board of Trustees and the administration, has joined forces to move NYMA towards the future, a future that includes you, the NYMA Alumni . It is time to get involved .

The AOG’s objectives are to cultivate, promote and preserve the interests of the Alumni for the benefit of the future of NYMA . To accomplish our objectives, we need to have greater involvement and participation of Alumni in AOG events such as Alumni Homecoming and Alumni Weekend .

We have ambitious plans for Alumni events, including NYMA Knights Out, where Alumni get together for dinners and sporting events outside of NYMA . Let’s never forget the Alumni Homecoming where events like the Sports Hall of Fame Induction and Sumo Wrestling happen . By the way, as the 2008 Homecoming Sumo Champ, I will gladly defend my title at Alumni Homecoming 2009 . Alumni Weekend is another great NYMA get together . It’s a weekend packed with a golf outing, Alumni Gathering at Painter’s Restaurant, clam bake, an amazing dinner dance, fireworks show and of course we conclude with the traditional Sunday Alumni Parade . Alumni Weekend is an excellent opportunity to take the time to renew old friendships and more importantly, to foster new ones .

Additionally, we need to renew the Class Agents program, a great tool that we, as Alumni, can use to keep in touch with not only each other, but with NYMA . As of the end of January, the AOG’s Facebook page has been up and running giving us yet another tool at our disposal to keep in touch with each other .

I welcome any and all of your thoughts, assistance and your continued participation in all NYMA Alumni events and leave you with just one thought: Remember we are a group of men and women who are part of an exclusive family, the NYMA family .

Respectfully,Ignazio “Iggy” Terranova, ’92PresidentAssociation of Graduates

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Continuing our effort to recruit the best and the brightest, NYMA is proud to announce the addition of five individuals to the staff.

David W. Levers Director of Development & Public Affairs

David, a native of Orange County, serves as the Director of Development & Public Affairs, for New York Military Academy. David’s portfolio consists of developing monies for the Academy’s numerous initiatives through public-private partnerships, including: state and local government funding, philanthropic foundations, as well as community based organizations. In addition, David serves as the Academy’s liaison for public affairs activities focused upon: developing earned media, govern-ment relations, and community affairs.

Prior to joining New York Military Academy, David served as Deputy Political Director to former New York Governor George E. Pataki, one of the United States environmental leaders and visionaries. In this capacity he was responsible for the political activities of the Governor’s 21st Century Freedom PAC, a national political action committee.

William E. Sneath Director of External Operations

Mr. Sneath, a retired Navy Captain, joined New York Military Academy, in October of 2008, as the Director of External Operations. Mr. Sneath is responsible for overseeing all external operations of the Academy focused upon but not limited to: Public Affairs, Admissions, Development, Alumni Affairs, as well as overall fund-raising strategies.

Mr. Sneath brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to New York Military Academy. Having a career in education stretching over 20 years, serving as a Superintendent at Howe Military School and the Vice President for Development at Randolph-Macon Academy, the unique knowledge Mr. Sneath has developed over the tenure of his career is essential for the Academy’s efforts to continue our mission of preparing young men and women for their college bound years and for the challenges they will face in their adult years.

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Stephen Torelli JROTC SAI

Major Stephen Torelli has returned to the NYMA family this past October to take up the reins of the JROTC curriculum. During his absence Major Torelli spent time in Italy to complete his novel “The Pigeon Chronicles”. Originally from Newburgh, New York, Major Torelli spent twen-ty-two years in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper and combat engineer. He has as Bachelor of Science in History from Campbell University, North Caro-lina and a Master of Arts in English from Seton Hall University, New Jersey. The administration warmly welcomes back Major Torelli and looks forward to his continued service.

Deborah Tamulis Librarian

Deborah Tamulis is a Summa Cum Laude grad-uate of the University Systems New Hampshire where she received her Bachelor of Science in Library Science. She earned her Master of Science in Library Science at Clarion University in Pennsyl-vania and was inducted into two academic honor societies, Alpha Sigma Lambda and Beta Phi Mu. Prior to coming to the New York Military Academy, Tamulis worked as both a public and private school librarian in Maryland, Colorado, and New York. She is an avid reader of both fiction and non-fiction and greatly enjoys traveling the world in her free time. She is no stranger to a military atmosphere since she has many family members who have been in various branches of the armed services.

Stephen Moss History Department Chair and Fencing Coach

Stephen comes to us from Houston, Texas. Where he taught for over 8 years at the Westchester Academy, a diverse institution, where Moss honed his skills as an educator. Moss’s resume boasts a Texas teaching certification in AP/IB and Honors courses. Stephen also teaches 7th grade U.S. History at NYMA. In addition to his educational responsi-bilities Stephen is spearheading the development of the NYMA Fencing Club. This sport has gener-ated excitement amongst the students and faculty. It has become a positive draw for attracting new cadets and has been used as a vehicle to generate press coverage for the Academy.

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Michael Savod was just finishing an overseas phone call when I reached him for this interview. He was finalizing arrangements to conduct marketing semi-nars in several cities in Russia.

When asked about his experiences at NYMA and how they influenced his career, Savod had a lot to say. At age 12, he was given the opportunity to attend NYMA. His mother, a single woman working as a professional model, knew that the distinguished academy had an excellent reputation. Savod always wanted to be a leader and adapted easily into the school’s structured environment. “I was able to get involved in sports, plus activities like the school news-paper and the student council and the ranking system of the corps of cadets.” He graduated as a cadet captain. “Friends who also wanted to be leaders were always near and I enjoyed the competition. I loved sports, but in sports physical size and strength were critical for success and these were uncontrollable,” said Savod. There were others who were bigger or faster, so he realized he needed to combine his love for sports and his love to lead “using something he could control”–his mind. He knew he was not the best player, but instead could use his leadership qual-ities and mind to combine sports with business.

Savod used his experiences as a teenager at NYMA to later become an influential marketing executive and

educator. During his recent induction into the NYMA Sports Hall of Fame he spoke to the cadets. “By being the best at what I did, I became a leader within the compa-nies I worked for, and I used my leadership position to tie their marketing strategies into their customers’ passion for sports. I was now able to generate business for my companies and to sit in the best seats during major sporting events like the Olympics, World Series, Super Bowl, the Daytona 500 and many more, and I did this without ever having to pay for a ticket.”

Savod was also able to meet and work with some of the nation’s top athletes. He presented the Most Valu-able Player awards on national TV to Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith after their superior performance at the Aloha Ball, and his office wall is lined with pictures of the many celebrities he has worked with over the years.

Savod’s accomplishments as an internationally known leader and educator of marketing have made him a popular mentor. His career includes leader-ship positions at some of the world’s most recogniz-able companies. He was Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Maserati, and has held top marketing positions with Chrysler Corporation and Ford Motor

Company, including heading up Ford’s Japanese subsidiary in Tokyo. Then he followed this career path in business to once again get involved with his love for sports by becoming the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for

the Oakland A’s baseball team.Currently Savod resides in California and is the Prin-

cipal of Target Marketing Communications (TMC).which has provided consulting for both business and sports teams. He also serves as a professor and curric-ulum advisor for the University of California and is the Program Director for the Integrated Marketing Communications Master’s Degree Program for Golden Gate University in San Francisco. S


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Michael Savod (third from left) with former NFl coaches dan Reeves of the broncos) Marty Schottenheimer of the Chargers, and Tom Flores of the Raiders.

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Enterprising NYMA Grad’s Work Ethic Is Second to None

Since her 1984 graduation as Cadet Lieutenant Exec-utive Officer from the New York Military Academy, Tamath K. Rossi has accomplished a long list of impressive achievements.

After the academy she pursued her Political Science degree at Russell Sage College in Troy, New York. As an undergraduate, Rossi interned with the Chamber of Commerce in Washington D.C. working on tort reform and RICO statutes.

In 1995 Rossi successfully started her first company, Rossi Title Company, LLC and in 1997 opened another small business known as Yarn Knit All! Both companies remain in business today.

Currently serving as deputy mayor of Naugatuck, Connecticut, Rossi is popular with her constituents. Since 2003, she has earned more votes in each of her three elections than that of any other elected candidate on the ballot, including the mayor. Under her leadership the town has obtained needed state funding to upgrade the Naugatuck Senior Center (NSC). Today the NSC is a regionally recognized top community center. For most, serving the people of a community as deputy mayor would be fulfilling enough. But Rossi is driven with a commitment to do more, a characteristic she explains is in part learned from her experiences at NYMA. “Though at the age of 15 I was a little shy and withdrawn when first arriving at the academy, it wasn't long before I fell in love with my new life as a cadet," said Rossi. "I can remember being motivated by many great leaders at NYMA, but one in particular was Sergeant Fields. His ability to get me to challenge myself taught me to believe that anything is achievable if you work hard enough for it,” she added.

In 2008 Rossi announced her candidacy for State Senate in Connecticut's 17th District. In less than 18 days she raised from over 400 donors, the neces-

sary funds to run. Although defeated by longtime incumbent Sen. Joseph Crisco she captured a large percentage of the votes and plans to run again during the next election in 2010.

Rossi lives in Naugatuck with her husband, Raymond and their three children, Thomas 16, Alex-andra 12, and Benjamin, nine.

Rossi is driven with a commitment to do more, a characteristic she explains is in part learned from her experiences at NYMA.

Tamath K. Rossi, ’84, mother of three, a paralegal and owner of a small business, is the deputy Mayor of Naugatuck.

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New York Military Academy, today stands on the forefront of a renaissance. All of those that have played a vital role in the Academy’s

illustrious history continue to be a very intricate component of the vibrant future of this venerable institution. Every American is simply all too aware of the issues facing our nation today. In these trying times the mission of the 120 year old Academy has never waver nor been more pertinent to ensure a prosperous future for the young men and women who attend there to prepare for their college years. It is with this mission and the future prosperity of this nation in mind that the leadership of the Academy further dedicates itself to enhancing the cadet experi-ence and maintains the institutional focus of ensuring the young men and women put forth by this institu-tion continue to lead this nation for generations to come. The most important function of achieving this continuing this legacy of success has been and is The Cadet Experience.

Today, under the leadership of CAPT Watts, combined with the strategic support of the Board of Trustees, and the Association of graduates, New York Military Academy continues to offer a top tier program to current and prospective students. As an educational institution NYMA has moved forward in an innovative direction in order to maintain a competitive edge in difficult economic times.

These efforts are designed to create a greater overall “Cadet Experience” in-conjunction with their Four Pillars of education, namely – Academics, Athletics, Character, and Leadership. Furthermore, the Academy has begun a community affairs endea-vour that is large in scope and demonstrates the type of “outside of the box” thinking that has herald this prestigious school for well over a century. Further

complimenting the character pillar. Now, just as in the past, NYMA is providing the young men and women who are a part of the Academy with a classical education – one of mind and body; the backbone of the cadet experience.

AcademicsThe Academic Pillar or program at NYMA is

notably one of a rigorous college prep curriculum, which has granted graduating seniors admittance to the nation’s leading colleges and universities, as well as the United States Services Academies. Yet the approach to education here has taken on the advance of practicality while keeping in mind that the cadet experience must be geared towards future academic success. All too often college prep schools are far more concerned with the name recognition of the colleges and universities their students are accepted to after gradu-ating. At NYMA the cadets’ individual needs are taken into account. Providing a unique pragmatic approach that prepares their students to truly succeed once they have left this Hudson Valley School.

One innovative measure undertaken under the tenure of Jennifer Likar, Dean of Academics, is expanding the number of college courses offered through a partnership with Orange County Community College, to students. The approach is unique in the sense that cadets are offered a larger port-folio of courses to choose from based upon expressed interest from the student body. A few examples of these courses are: Calculus I & II, Introduction to Busi-

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ness, and Intermediate Spanish I & II. The bene-fits of this expanded curriculum are clear, cadets walk out of the school with real college credits in their hands. Allowing for an easier transition to the rigors of a college workload.

Although gaining admittance to the types

of institutions mentioned previously is clearly a goal for the Dean and her staff, the preparation to allow exiting seniors to truly succeed in the collegiate arena is a just as paramount. Which is exactly why NYMA boasts a 100% college acceptance rate.

Athletics On the Athletic side, innovation has become

a calling card of sorts to increase enrolment and further prepare the cadets with a disciplined body and mind. Playing into the mantra of “enhancing the overall cadet experience.” Director of Athletics, Les McMillen, or Coach McMillen as the cadets call him, is a hallmark of the institution. Having begun his 22nd year at NYMA, Coach McMillen, has produced in his time over 310 games won for the Knights. Included in the Coach’s long record in this position is leading the school to the New England Tournament 11 times and has winning the Hudson Valley Championship a total of four times. Today, the Athletic department has expanded the sports program to offer students a very unique sporting discipline that places a special emphasis on etiquette and that sport is fencing.

Stephen Moss, newly hired Chair of the History

Department and Fencing coach, has been at it coaching the NYMA Fencing Club since September. Already two students have qualified for the Junior Olympics, which is the United States Fencing Asso-ciations premiere event for youth fencers.

The cadets, Maxwell Sechezer and Bobby Schroeder, are scheduled to compete in cadet and junior competitions for men’s epee. The matches, which had not taken place at the time this piece was written, are to take place in Albuquerque, NM, February 12th – 15th of 2009. Over 2,000 fencers are expected to converge in the southwest for the oppor-tunity to earn national standing in the sport.

“To offer an elite sport such as fencing is a win for the school.’ stressed Moss. “To have our cadets excel at this or any new offering in such record time speaks volumes of the caliber of the sports programs offered here and more importantly, the exceptional type of student NYMA produces.”

The foresight demonstrated by Coach McMillen in his tenure at NYMA has led to the implementation of successful additions to the sports program the school offers and coaching his athletes to the next caliber, all of which has further differentiated the Academy from it’s peers.

Leadership Leadership qualities are a mission of the Academy to

instill in the cadets and a tool used to motivate young adults to become better citizens. This is accomplished through hands-on activity and classroom instruc-tion. NYMA’s mainstay is leadership, citizenship, and fitness and ultimately, the word meritocracy seems to best sum their program. However, what about the future of their students? What exactly is this vision of leadership and how do they measure success? First of

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their child, and developing a good group of friends. This value system is at the heart of the cadet experi-ence.

New York Military Academy sets the bar much higher than other college prep schools by framing our program with the big picture in mind. Through Academics, Athletics, and Leadership training, cadets persevere through this rigorous program and the young man or woman that emerges as a graduate of this Academy are produc-tive citizens that we are very proud of. The diversity of the school, having students from many religious denomination, varying socio-economic backgrounds, and a student body representing 14 countries and 12 states, all lead to an exposure and respect of indi-viduals these young men and women would may not have had the opportunity to interact with if they did not attend NYMA.

In addition, cadets are required to complete 50 hours of community service in order to graduate. While this has been a hallmark of the school for some time, the focus of this has been shifted. To better reinforce the importance of community and public service, civic organizations on the grass roots level in Orange County, NY, have been engaged for the cadets to help out on numerous projects. Such groups are: the Kiwanis Club, Habitat For Humanity, The American Cancer Society, and the Mayor’s Office of Cornwall-On-Hudson, have all been approached and look forward to working with the fine young men and women of the school.

For 1889 to 2009, New York Military Academy has produced distinguished men and women of every generation. The continued success of the school has been rooted in their capacity to adapt with the times and offer an educational program that is relevant to the day. Public schools all too often are bogged down in bureaucracy, preventing the innovative measures that are needed to provide a quality education. Other college prep schools tend to focus on only one portion of a child’s education. NYMA provides a clas-sical education that gives cadets the tools needed to succeed in life. No matter what profession a NYMA graduate enters, one can be sure that the skill set

held by a graduate sets them apart from their peers in all avenues.

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are another part of the NYMA mission molding our young adults to become upright citizens. This is accomplished through hands-on activi-

ties and classroom instruction. NYMA’s mainstay is leadership, citizenship, and fitness – meritoc-racy best sums up our program. Central to this is the future viability of our students. What exactly is this vision of leadership and how do we measure success? First of all, the vision is based upon preparing the students for success by providing a leadership program that allows

each cadet to soul-search their ability to achieve life goals.

New cadets begin at the rank of private and excel through internal and external measures. In other words, they excel through a system of meritocracy. Although this alone does not produce good leaders, another component, a component that balances success in the real world—the grease that enables success, perseverance, is introduced to create the starting off point of a successful leader.

Our nation was forged by perse-verance and we continue as a nation through resolute behavior. One may ask, “How does perseverance come into play at New York Mili-tary Academy?” Well, there are many ways, and within the leadership arena resoluteness becomes a mindset via their promotion program. Cadets enter as privates and if they excel, they are invited to a Leadership Development School (LDS). Upon completion, the cadets enter the enlisted or officer ranks and the common thread is NOT skipping rank. In other words, cadets progress through sequential promotions.

When a potential leader progresses to the rank of staff sergeant this person does not take on the role of platoon sergeant until all duties role of squad leader are mastered; a captain only becomes a commander once the cadet masters the duties of an executive officer who can perform administra-tive detail. As a squad leader a cadet learns how to work with people. A cadet must understand subor-dinates strengths and weaknesses and employ this knowledge to accomplish tasks. At this point, they may be promoted to sergeant first class to train squad leaders.

Ultimately, cadets persevere through our ranking system--enlisted and officer. They participate in and learn all leadership steps and do not take shortcuts. Why?--because in the real world, just as at NYMA, shortcuts do not work.

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Homecoming Weekend Alumni gave everyone a chance to reconnect with their NYMA family. Alumni were given an opportunity to touch their living history, while reactivating fond memories of youth.

—Brian Coyle, Class of 1977

The whole Sports Hall of Fame induction was a great experience and touching for the families and inductees. I was proud for them and appreciated even more the rich history of our school and how many heroes we have turned out. I had a nice time catching up with Frank Algier from my class, who had been there with BOT meeting.

—John Wagner, Class of 1969

Homecoming was pretty much everything I could want it to be. Good times with good friends.

—David Topps, Class of 1972

NYMA’s Sumo Wrestling champion: Terranova ’92. The score: Alumni 3, Commandant 0.


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NYMA Honors Alumni For Their Athletic Achievements

Being part of an institution such as the New York Military Academy is a tremendous honor in itself, and to be further acknowleded for achievement in sports is a great accom-plishment. I extend my con-gratulations to all of the NYMA 2008 Sports Hall of Fame inductees, and wish you con-tinued and great ssuccess. Keep up the great work.

2008 inductees levine ’64; Mrs. Grower, widow of Grower ’31; Savod ’58 and Pizzo ’58 stand proudly in front of the Sports Hall of Fame plaque.

Theodore levine ’64 accepts his SHF induction certificate.

2007 SHF inductee John Wagner ’69 accepts SHF induction certifate for bG (R) Cox ’52.

Mrs. Grower and her family proudly accept the SHF induction certificate for the late lous Grower ’31.


Louis Grower, CLass of 1931Varsity Football 1929 & 1930 Varsity Basketball 1930 & 1931 Varsity Baseball 1930 & 1931 Varsity Track 1930 & 1931 Letters in all Varsity Sports 1930 & 1931 Laidlaw Athletic Cup 1931 Best overall athlete from 1889 – 1939

BG (r) John roBert Cox, CLass of 1952Bard Hall Football 1944-1946Bard Hall Baseball 1945 & 1946Varsity Football 1952Varsity Swimming 1947-1952Varsity Track 1947-1952, Captain 1951 & 1952 Intramural Basketball 1949Intramural Football 1949 & 1950Olympic US Modern Pentathlon team 1959-1962

raphaeL aLfred pizzo, CLass of 1958Wright Hall Football 1953Varsity Baseball 1954-1958, Co-Captain 1956, Captain 1958Junior Varsity Football 1954Varsity Football 1955-1957Varsity Track 1957 & 1958Pi Phi Basketball 1954- 1957, Co-Captain 1958Laidlaw Athletic Cup 1958

MiChaeL savod, CLass of 1958Wright Hall Football 1953- 1955, Captain 1956Wright Hall Basketball 1953- 1955, Captain 1956Wright Hall Baseball 1953- 1955Varsity Football 1956Varsity Swimming 1954-1958, Captain 1958Pi Phi Basketball 1958, Captain 1958Pi Phi Swimming 1958, Captain 19581990-1999: Served on the marketing boards for the Aloha and Hula College Football Bowl games1994 –1995: Director of Marketing for the Oakland Coliseum1995 & 1996: Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Oakland A’s.1995 to present: Graduate level programs in Sports and Event Marketing for the University of California, Berkeley

theodore rooseveLt Levine, ii, CLass of 1964Junior Varsity Baseball 1962Varsity Wrestling 19641964: Second Place, Westchester County Private and Parochial Schools Athletic Association Wrestling Tournament1964: Fourth Place, Lehigh University Prep Wrestling Tournament Qualified twice for the NCAA Wrestling championshipsMember of the U.S. silver-medal-winning Maccabiah Games team in 1969U.S. National Title and held the No. 1 ranking in his weight class at the Olympic Trials.Farleigh Dickinson University: Athletics Department’s Outstanding Male Athlete Co-Metropolitan Coach of the Year honors in 1987 Inducted in the Farleigh Dickinson University Sports Hall of Fame 2000

CraiG harnett, CLass of 1970Varsity Football 1967-1970Varsity Wrestling 1968-1970Varsity Baseball 1969 & 19701995 to present: The National Hockey League, Executive Vice President and CFO

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board of Trustees member Harry Judge ’73 accepts the SHF certifcate for Craig Harnett ’70.

Ralph Pizzo ’58 accepts his SHF inductioin certificate.


THe deVelOPMeNT PICTuRe

I am delighted to have this opportunity to be a part of this edition of The Shield to speak to you about how you can help make a difference in the life of our cadets and their families . The impact of the recent economic turmoil is being felt in every sector of American life, and education is no different . We are challenged to begin with by the basic need to continually improve the program we provide to our families . Add to that the recent financial gyrations and you have a time of anxiety for parents and schools alike . In short – if you believe as I do that NYMA provides a unique

and vital service unmatched in its blend of what we consider the Four Pillars of our mission: Academic, Athletics, Character, Leadership, then I ask you to join with me in financially supporting NYMA .

Those of you that have personally experienced the NYMA program, whether as a cadet or parent of a cadet, know its impact on your life or the life of your child . You know the doors that opened as a result of

your NYMA experience that might otherwise have remained closed . You personally understand the full meaning of the phrase: “Educating Tomorrow’s Leaders Today .” Simply put, this is a time for you to be able to make a dramatic difference in the lives of cadets, both current and future . I ask you to thought-fully consider making a gift that will help us continue to deliver the finest quality educational experience possible – one that will indeed change their lives . I ask you to help us help them today .

As you consider this request, also realize how much difference a dollar makes at a school that is enrollment driven - one that depends on income provided by families of currently enrolled cadets for its operating income – when compared with perhaps a major univer-sity with an endowment that may exceed the budget of some nations! Realize too that you are affecting the point in the young persons life that can determine the

entire future of that person . You are not helping to just refine a career path that is already chosen – you are helping create an opportunity for a career path yet be developed . In essence, you are changing the life of the cadets . What an incredible opportunity to pass on to others what was given to you perhaps many years ago! And that, ladies and gentlemen of the NYMA Family, is specifically why I ask you to recall the impact of your own NYMA experience . And why I ask you to consider helping to make that difference for the cadets of 2009 and beyond .

On the Following page is a brief extract from the “Case Statement” produced to acquaint people with the financial needs and reasons to consider donating to NYMA . You may find it a useful information tool when discussing the program and needs of NYMA today with others, regardless of whether they are classmates from decades past, or prospective parents of future cadets . At the conclusion of the statement is my offer to discuss the needs in more depth or methods that can be used to construct a creative, meaningful gift . I restate that here – please call me at any time I can assist you in your desire to be supportive of NYMA, and to assist you in doing so in the manner best suited to your own financial needs and goals . They do indeed go hand in hand .

NYMA, unmatched in quality, is in need of your financial help

If you believe, as I do, that NYMA provides a unique and vital service then I ask you to join with me in financially supporting NYMA.


SPRING 2009

Since 1889 New York Military Academy has prepared the young of each generation for success in their time. In that regard, our mission remains unchanged – to develop students in mind, body and character to prepare them for further education and to be effective leaders and responsible citizens. We continue to use a military organization structure for the unique opportunity it provides in developing each of our Four Pillars by delivering the elements of our program in a structured, disciplined, and orderly environment that is simultaneously condu-cive to academic excellence and character develop-ment.

Together the NYMA staff and parents have together identified a wide-reaching variety of goals to be accomplished as we approach our 125th anniversary of preparing young people for future success. Indeed, virtually every aspect of campus and academy life will be positively impacted by the success of this campaign.

The table at right is a small portion of current needs identified by the staff and faculty as being especially desirable for improving the quality of life and of the program in 2009. The full list is available on our website: www.nyma.org.

We also need funds for Capital Projects - building updating and repairs – additional Financial Aid (scholarship) funds to help make it possible for addi-tional students to achieve the title of “cadet,” as well as increasing our Endowment.

A variety of gift types will be accepted, including not only cash, but also planned gifts of securities, qualified real estate and tangible in-kind gifts, life insurance, as well as deferred gifts that provide for future, virtually perpetual support to NYMA and

future generations of cadets. You do not need to be able to write a large check today to make a valu-able contribution to the future of NYMA cadets! We will be pleased to work closely with you to design a gift that will help accomplish both your own goals, and our cadets.

If you wish to discuss our cadet’s needs or various gift possibilities, and how they might support your own financial objectives, please contact me, your director of external Operations, William e. Sneath, at (845) 534-2331, or via email at [email protected].

Toujours Pret.

The Case for Supporting the

NYMA Annual Campaign Item estImated Cost

New gym locker rooms $500,000

New athletic track $300,000

Four 14 passenger Vans $160,000

Dorm intercom systems $50,000

Baseball dugouts $30,000

Resurface tennis courts $20,000

54 barracks lounge chairs $15,000

New wrestling mats $12,000

Rifle Team equipment $5,000

Tactical Officer radios $3,000

Cadet Activity Center flooring $2,500

Drill Team rifles $1,275


NYMA PHIlANTHROPY The Knights’ Circle

August 10, 2007 thru June 30, 2008

The Corps of Cadets of NYMA thanks all the members of the NYMA family who give so generously. A special thanks to the

‘Knights’ Circle, members who give $1,000 or more. The Knights’ Circle honorees recently had the distinct honor of being formally

recognized by our communities’ promi-nent elected officials at the Brotherhood Winery in Washing-tonville, NY, America’s oldest winery. Orange County Execu-tive Edward Diana, presented Superinten-

dent Watts with a Proclama-tion honoring the school. Senator William Larkin,

and Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun were also on hand to thank the Knights’ Circle for their crucial support of NYMA and addressed the attendees regarding the importance of the Academy’s illustrious history and contribu-

tions to the Hudson Valley as well as our nation for the last 120 years.

New York Military Academy and the Knights’ Circle, would like to thank our esteemed partners in government for their crucial support of the Academy over these many years. With their continued support we look

forward to continued success throughout our next 100 years.

Knights’ Circle Donors and NYMA Honored by Hudson Valley Officials

NYS Senator William Larkin

Orange County executive edward diana presents the proclamation to CAPT. and Mrs. Watts.

NYS Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun

Orange County Executive Edward

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The Corps of Cadets of NYMA thanks all the members of the NYMA family who give so generously. A special thanks to the

‘Knights’ Circle, members who give $1,000 or more.

Knight of the Round Table

($10,000.00 + )

Betty Mayetta Trust/ Wachovia Bank

Mr . John J . Brunetti, Sr ., ’48

Mr . Eduardo de Veer, ’60

Marquis

($7,500.00 + )

CAPT Robert D . Watts (Ret .)

Champion

($5,000.00 + )

Mr . Frank O . Algier, ’69

Mr . Mace Siegel

Mr . Andrew Teller, ’82

Mr . Morton F . Zifferer, Jr ., ’66

Chevalier

($2,500.00 + )

Mrs . Victoria Benton

Mr . Robert H . Lawrence Jr .

Mr . Martin Snider, ’70

Mr . Manuel Weinberg, ’58

Knight ($1,000.00 + )

Mr . R . A . Angell, ’57Mr . Donald D . Bonanno, ’58Bowen Whitney TrustMrs . Laura A . Brunetti Mrs . Sheila E . Muir-Campos, ’79Mr . Harvey Cohen, Esq ., ’36Commerce Insurance ServicesMr . Michael Cristello, ’49Mr . Norman J . Dressler, ’49Mr . Antonio O . Fraga, ’60GE FoundationMr . Stanley J . Holuba, ’64Mr . Robert R . Howells, ’45Dr . Donald R . Kloe, ’42Dr . Allan A . La Barre, Ph .D ., ’66Mr . Henry LiLTC ( R ) Joseph W . LikarMr . Tommy Lin, Class of 2009Mr . Albert A . Luderer, PhD, ’66Mrs . Linda Mallen

(In loving memory of Thomas A. Mallan, Sr., ’53)MAJ Henry J . Mau, ’80Microsoft Matching Gifts ProgramMr . Michael Morchower, ’58Mr . E . J . Mulcahy, ’62Mr . Herbert F . Ohmeis, Jr ., ’45Mr . Junho Ra, Class of 2009Mr . Edward W . Russell, III, ’61Mr . Perter SavitzMr . Paul D . Schwartz, ’45Mr . John H . Smith, Sr ., ’51The Solomon OrganizationMr . George H . Turner, II, ’61Mr . Koji Ueno, Class of 2007Mr . Lenny Yardshefski Mr . Ernest I . Zima, ’58


Squire ($500.00 + )

Arcadia Retirement Community, Inc .Condo MaintenanceMr . Roy J . Feldman, ’41Dr . Richard M . Generson, DMD, ’65Mr . Albert E . Gibbons, Jr ., ’54Mr . John M . Halkias, ’66Mr . Gerd H . Henjes, III, ’66Mr . L . David D . Kiley, ’44Mr . Jong D . KimDr . Herman Levy, MD, ’59Mrs . Catherine McCauslandMr . John A . Ottman, Sr ., ’44Mr . Cortland G . Pohle, Jr ., ’46Mr . Lawrence A . Tufts, ’43Mr . John R . Wagner, ’69

Page ($250.00 + )

B . Foschino & Son, INC .Mr . Benjamin P . Baker, ’95Dr . Terry R . Berkeley, ’62Mr . Bernard Blum, ’62Mr . Joseph L . Costa, Jr ., ’63Mr . Philip F . Cronin, Jr ., ’57Mr . Joseph A . Derrico, ’48Mr . Joseph P . Diaz, ’81Mr . Lawrence M . Downey, ’81LTC James E . Elsner, Sr ., ’37Mr . Martin F . Flynn, ’49Mr . Richard L . Guido, ’62Mr . Mitchell Hassman, ’06Mr . Stephen C . Hunt, ’80Mr . Jerold A . Hurwitz, ’60Invest in Other Charitable FoundationMr . Donald W . Kreiling, ’62Mr . Luis E . Liendo, ’66

(In loving memory of his mother and father) Mr . J . R . Lindstrom, ’54Lord & Taylor, LLCMr . Eric G . Moore, ’94Mr . Dov J . RandMr . Christopher J . Revere, ’83Ms . Rosemary Ryan, ’91Sally’s Fish MarketSchoor DepalmaMrs . Jeanne StegemannMr . Kenneth R . Stemmer, ’68Mr . Philip D . Wolfe, ’53

Yeoman ($100.00 + )

Mr . M . R . Andrews, ’43Mr . Ted Annenberg, ’43AT&T United WayMr . William A . Ballard, ’45Mr . Robert J . Bielecki, CPA, ’66Mr . William K . Brooks, ’70Dr . George E . Capek, PhD, ’50Mrs . Helen T . Castellano

(In loving memory of Col. Ace Castellano “Ace”, ’43)

Mr . Marshall F . Chapman, Jr ., ’64Mr . George W . Claiborne, ’54

Dr . Alexander R . Cocoziello, ’61Corporate Images, IncMr . Alfredo J . Cristy Font, ’53Mr . Ricardo Cuevas, ’60Mr . Louis M . DenegreMr . James J . Devantery, ’66Mr . Robert J . Devantery, ’63Mr . Michael F . Eggers, ’70Mr . Lewis B . Erwin, ’43Dr . Eugene A . Ference, ’62Mr . Elliot Goldstein, ’60Mr . Brahm Greenblatt, ’54Mr . Howard G . Haddigan, ’45Mr . Jerry S . Handler, ’47Mr . Christopher W . Harley, ’84Mr . Thomas A . Holmes, II, ’00Mr . Richard JimMr . Ronald A . Kampner, ’68Mr . William E . KeishMr . Alex KhowayloMr . Walter M . Korchun, ’59Dr . Ira W . Krinsky, ’66Mr . Samuel Kusewich, ’04Mr . Brian P . Lacey, ’78Mr . Dennis J . Liberti, ’95Mr . Christian Liendo

(In memory of close family friend and mentor Ms. Clara Malmude)

Mr . Robert E . Liso, ’63Mr . Robert J . Lunn, PhD, ’62MG (R) James M . LyleMr . Richard H . MacGill, ’67Mr . Miguel A . Mancebo, ’73Mrs . Elizbeth J . Mathews

(In loving memory of LTC Edwin T. Matthews, USA(Ret.), ’38)

Mr . Thomas J . McGivney, ’54Mr . Judson H . Merl, ’43

(In memory of “ Pop Reilly”)Mr . Norman H . Merlis, ’61Mr . Warren L . MetzgerCOL Corwin A . Mitchell II, ’48

(In loving Memory of Walter R. Pledger, ’48)LTC Marcus W . Muth, USA(Ret .), ’58New York State Organization NSDARMr . Bruce L . Newman, ’62Mr . Matthew L . Panczyk, ’07Mrs . Torunn T . RhodesDr . Louis E . Rosenthall, ’63Mrs . Tamath K . Rossi, ’84LTC William L . Schwartz, USA(Ret .), ’54Mr . Frank J . Seney, ’55Mr . Robert A . Senior, ’54Mr . Walter E . Sexton III, ’70Mr . Phillip Shatz, ’43Mr . Richard C . Sinatra, PhD, ’56Mrs . Evelyn Slater

(In loving memory of Kenneth B. Slater, ’37)Mr . Stephen H . Spitzer, ’37Dr . James B . Stark, ’62Dr . Joseph F . Terenzi, Ph .D ., ’49Mr . Ignazio S . Terranova, ’92Mr . Leonard TolisanoMr . Charles W . Vasel, ’48Mr . Michael V . Vornehm, ’04Mr . Jacob Wandner, ’55

Mr . J . Daniel Way, ’66COL Stephen L . Weisel, USA(Ret .), ’60Mr . Roger G . Welcher, LLD, ’48Mr . John G . White, Jr ., ’61Mr . Peter Wilson, ’69Mr . John P . Wood, III, ’63Dr . Howard O . Wunderlich, Class ofMr . James M . Yager, ’69Mr . George A . Younes, ’60Mr . David E . Zeldin, CFE, ’70Dr . William G . Zimmerman, Jr ., ’52Friend - ($99 .00 or Less)Mr . Charles E . Alfano, ’74Mr . Clifford A . Baxter, IV, ’92Mr . Philip S . Beckerman, ’64Mr . John G . BilaniczMr . Walter E . Binz, ’43Mr . David F . Brewer, ’61Mr . Warren W . Brown, ’34Mr . John P . Bundarin, Jr ., ’53Dr . Kenneth D . Cashin, ’39Mr . Roger L . Castaldo, ’60Mr . Barry H . Chasen, ’65Mr . Jeffrey M . Cohen, ’81Mr . Robert Crawford, ’38Mr . Gene E . Destefano, ’64Mrs . Marie DuffyMr . Jean-Serge Dupoux, ’84Mr . William W . Ellsworth, ’67Mr . Clifford A . Falkenau, ’36Mr . Fred T . Ferguson, ’50Mr . Stanley W . Fryczynski, ’71Mr . Meriel L . GantnerMr . Gary M . GoldbergMr . Edward J . Grandjean, ’43Mr . Lawrence R . Gray, ’76Mr . Ghirma I . Greene, ’84Mrs . Barbara H . Harnett, Class ofMr . Alfred B . Harrison, III, ’66LTC Robert H . Harter, USMC(Ret .)Mrs . Carrol landoi

(In memory of Louis J. Iandoli, ’47)Mr . Dennis D . JacksonMr . Michael W . Jones, ’72Mr . Dennis S . Kastanis, ’78Mr . Christopher T . Kempski, ’93Mr . Robert J . McGowan, Jr ., ’66Mr . Richard L . Mevoglioni, MSA, ’47Mrs . Melissa A . Mitchell, ’79Mr . Edward J . Murphy, ’74Mr . James H . Nilsson, Jr ., ’70Mr . Paul W . Noyes, Jr ., ’40Ms . Emilie PerezMr . Joseph A . Pieretti, ’62Mrs . Betty RuhlMr . Donald L . Schafer, ’46Mr . Arthur Schneider, Jr ., ’65Dr . Walter A . Sedelow, Jr ., ’45Mr . Ronald G . Seppi, ’58Mr . Jay Shore, ’75Song of the Valley ChorusMr . Alan N . Svonkin, ’48Mr . Frederick A . Tantleff, ’56Mr . Marcus R . Tenenbaum, ’07MAJ John Valcourt, III, ’59Mr . Charles I . Zucker, CPA, ’52

NYMA builds the foundation for success for young men and women. The current corps of cadets as well as future cadets relies

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Class of 1940 4 .76% (1 out of 21)

Class of 1941 3 .57% (1 out of 28)

Class of 1942 3 .13% (1 out of 32)

Class of 1943 15 .22% (7 out of 46)

Class of 1944 4 .35% (2 out of 46)

Class of 1945 11 .54% (6 out of 52)

Class of 1946 4 .35% (2 out of 46)

Class of 1947 4 .17% (2 out of 48)

Class of 1948 7 .69% (5 out of 65)

Class of 1949 6 .06% (4 out of 66)

Class of 1950 3 .64% (2 out of 55)

Class of 1951 1 .72% (1 out of 58)

Class of 1952 4 .08% (2 out of 49)

Class of 1953 5 .45% (3 out of 55)

Class of 1954 9 .72% (7 out of 72)

Class of 1955 1 .30% (1 out of 77)

Class of 1956 2 .74% (2 out of 73)

Class of 1957 3 .03% (2 out of 66)

Class of 1958 7 .23% (6 out of 83)

Class of 1959 4 .35% (3 out of 69)

Class of 1960 10 .00% (8 out of 80)

Class of 1961 8 .45% (6 out of 71)

Class of 1962 11 .63% (10 out of 86)

Class of 1963 5 .32% (5 out of 94)

Class of 1964 4 .26% (4 out of 94)

Class of 1965 2 .88% (3 out of 104)

Class of 1966 12 .12% (12 out of 99)

Class of 1967 2 .50% (2 out of 80)

Class of 1968 2 .38% (2 out of 84)

Class of 1969 4 .00% (4 out of 100)

Class of 1970 8 .64% (7 out of 81)

Class of 1971 1 .52% (1 out of 66)

Class of 1972 1 .35% (1 out of 74)

Class of 1973 1 .59% (1 out of 63)

Class of 1974 2 .99% (2 out of 67)

Class of 1975 2 .38% (1 out of 42)

Class of 1976 2 .22% (1 out of 45)

Class of 1978 3 .45% (2 out of 58)

Class of 1979 4 .17% (3 out of 72)

Class of 1980

2 .30% (2 out of 87)

Class of 1981

2 .97% (3 out of 101)

Class of 1982

1 .14% (1 out of 88)

Class of 1983

1 .30% (1 out of 77)

Class of 1984

4 .55% (3 out of 66)

Class of 1991

1 .52% (1 out of 66)

Class of 1992

3 .57% (2 out of 56)

Class of 1993

2 .13% (1 out of 47)

Class of 1994

2 .70% (1 out of 37)

Class of 1995

4 .17% (2 out of 48)

Class of 2004

1 .43% (1 out of 70)

Class of 2006

1 .92% (1 out of 52)

Class of 2007

3 .08% (2 out of 65)

Alumni Giving by Class

Thanks to the top five classes giving by percentage of eligibl donors:

’43, ’66, ’62, ’45 and ’60

NYMA PHIlANTHROPY

Make a class gift and increase your class’ percentage of giving. Contact your Class Agent for more information.

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1937Vernon and Iola Rockefeller will be celebrating their 71st wedding anniversery in March.

1939

Class agent:Malcolm G. Robb Class of 1939209 Laurel Rd Apt 127Voorhees, NJ 08043-2387

1942

Class agent:Dr. Donald R. Kloe Class of 1942907 West Johnson St.Raleigh, NC [email protected]

1943

Class agent:Judson H. Merl Class of 1943PO Box 32277Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420(561) 626-0305

1944

Class agent:S. M. Klarfeld Class of 19445048 Alejo St.San Diego, CA [email protected]

1945

Class agent:William A. Ballard Class of 1945205 Longwood AvenueChatham, NJ 07928-1708(973) [email protected]

1946Class agent:Richard H. Lorson Class of 1946123 Pardee Manor RoadOrange, CT 06477-1717(203) 376-6976 • (203) [email protected]

1947

Class agent:G. Thomas Rainone Class of 194770 East 10th St. Apt. PH New York, NY 10003-5102

1948

Class agent:Joseph A. Derrico Class of 19487030 Herons Landings DriveViera, FL [email protected]

1949

Class agent:Kenneth Foster, PhD Class of 19495540 Liverpool CourtOak Park, CA 91377-4744(818) [email protected]

1950

Class agent:Dr. George E. Capek, PhD Class of 1950c/o Double C Farms6741 State Highway 29Saint Johnsville, NY 13452 [email protected]

1951

Class agent:John F. Holland, Jr. Class of 19512981 Middlebury Lane, Bloomfield Hills, MI [email protected]

David Zauder has been honored with an Honorary Membership to West Point, Class of 1956.

1952

Class agent:Peter H. Wood Class of 195238 Trafalgar Bnd.Bowling Green, OH 43402 [email protected]

1953

Class agent:Arnold M. Levine Class of 1953557 Shagbark StreetWindsor, California [email protected]

1954

Class agent:Albert E. Gibbons, Jr. Class of 19548980 White Marsh Ave.Sarasota, Florida 34238(941) [email protected]

1955

Class agent:William D. Fox Class of 195519555 Lemarsh St.Northridge, CA [email protected]

The latest news and updates from your fellow NYMA alumni from around the world

Remember to stay in touch with your class agent!

ClASS NOTeS

Whereas David Zauder, born in Krakow, Poland, incarcerated by the Nazis for five years in German concentration camps, liberated by General Patton’s Third Army, worked as a young lad for the U.S. Army in Frankfurt, Germany and emigrated to Detroit Michigan to live with an aunt and

Whereas, after graduation from New York Military Academy, David Zauder was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951, and being an accomplished trumpet player, was assigned to the U.S. Army Band at West Point, New York, and

Whereas, as part of the West Point Band, David Zauder became a member of the prestigious Hell Cats and had the distinct pleasure of waking the Class of 1956 on its first morning at West Point, July 2 1952, and subsequent mornings for three more years following, and

Whereas David Zauder during the period 1952 to 1956 provided musical support to the Class of 1956 during parades, football games, hops, the 100th Night Show, and other activities involving musicians, and

Whereas David Zauder from 1958 until 1997 served as the principal trumpet and cornet player, and as the Personnel Manager for the world renowned Cleveland Symphony Orchestra and made guest appearances with other orchestras throughout the world, and

Whereas David Zauder, a Holocaust survivor, became a superb musician, served a distinguished tour in the U.S. Army Band at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, was a teacher, author, and community volunteer who inspired numerous young people and musicians.

Now, therefore, I, the undersigned, as the representative of the West Point Class of 1956, do hereby confer, with great pride, Honorary Membership in the West Point Class of 1956 for service to West Point Class of 1956 for service to West Point and the United States of America as a distinguished contributor of musical culture.

Michael J. Conrad, Major General (Ret) US Army Class President


1956

Class agent:Rev. Robert G. Brandt Class of 195625 Rocky HillMount Sinai, New York 11766-1213(631) [email protected]

1957

Class agent:Leyland G. Sturm Class of 19571520 York Avenue, Apartment 4ENew York, NY 10028-7015

Update from Lee Boyland With a degree in nuclear engineering, Lee Boyland served as an Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officer in the U.S Army, a member of the Defense Atomic Support Agency’s (DASA) Nuclear Emer-gency Team, and a partici-pant in design and testing

of nuclear weapons. As a civilian contractor, he designed special weapons and demilitarized chemical weapons.

He is a writer whose books are believable, plot-driven Clancyesque tecnoth-thrillers, such as “The Rings of Allah” and “Behold, an Ashen Horse.”

1958

Class agent:Michael Morchower Class of 19589 E Franklin St. Richmond, VA 23219

Ed Brewer and Art Leon got together in Bisbee, AZ. Mariano Pelaez ’62 poses with his sons Jose and Camilo

Update from Kenneth P. Easton, Jr., Class of ’54Ken left the Corps of Cadets in 1952, joining the U. S. Marines serving with the 1st Marine Division in Korea. NYMA made such a difference in the Marines of that day, one cannot imagine. (Always an alumnus at heart and supports NYMA). He later majored in accounting at the University of Hartford. Following four decades of service in the business finance industry, he retired, with Brenda his wife of 50 years, to New Hampshire.

Ken has since published an awarding winning business book “$urviving Your Business Debt”.

He now speaks at business gath-erings (always seeking venues), provides consulting services, and promotes sponsored seminars to business debtors on this subject. Ken has, from time to time, attended alumni events. He would like to talk with any one whom remembers Bard or Wright Halls in the late 40’s and early 50’s. He also used to work in the Cadet Store and remem-bers his may sojourns into the “Ramble” To my fellow NYMA cadets, as we used to say in the “Corps” – carry on! Ken can be reached at his home in New Hampshire at (603) 485-5781.

1959

Class agent:LTC (R) William J. Lee, Jr. Class of 195916751 Waters Edge DriveWeston, Florida [email protected]

1960Class agent:Rainer Sautermeister Class of 1960125 Overlook Pointe DriveRidgeland, Mississippi [email protected]

1960Class agent:George H. Turner, II Class of 196144 Eagle Rock WayMontclair, NJ [email protected]

1962

Class agent:Donald W. Kreiling Class of 19624061 Arrow-head LaneLiverpool, NY 13090-2821(315) 622-1867(315) [email protected]

Class Agent UpdateAlumni Weekend 2008

started out wet and chilly, but it cleared up in time for the fireworks display Saturday night after dinner. This great show is put on by the famous Alonzo Brothers and is spon-sored by the Association of Graduates. Thanks guys – they were beautiful! I received an e-mail from Gene Ference apologizing for not being able to make the reunion since he would be traveling on busi-ness with his wife Michou.


Since 1980, Gene has owned a consulting company special-izing in developing organi-zational cultures, leadership and strategies. He racks up over 100,000 miles a year worldwide. You “old guys” from the Band can contact him at: [email protected]

I had the pleasure of spending some time with a few of the alumni returning from the Class of ’58, espe-cially Mike Savod who was the company commander of F Company during my eighth grade year in Wright Hall. Looking fit and tanned, Mike attended the reunion with his lovely fiancée Renee and we made plans to get together next year at his place in California.

My thanks to everyone who donated to the Academy Fund and helped us move up to the fourth best class. Your support is vital and I hope I can count on more of you next year so that we can take over the number one slot. Stay in touch and see you at one of the upcoming reunions.

Mariano Pelaez visited NYMA for the first time since graduation. He says

he now lives in Canada and has started his own company www.laparvafoods.com

1960

Class agent:Joseph L. Costa, Jr. Class of 19631495 Highway 34 SouthFarmingdale, New Jersey 07727(800) [email protected]

1964

Class agent:George M. White Class of 19641004 Circle DriveRuskin, Florida 33570(813) 451-4884(813) [email protected]

1965

Class agent:Manuel A. Mendoza Class of 196516602 Cowell StSan Leandro, CA 94578-1212(415) 298-5407(415) [email protected]

1966Class agent:Jack Serafin Class of 19665001 SW Orchid Bay DrivePalm City, Florida 34990-8518(800) [email protected]

To my fellow classmates: following is a true story that I asked our fellow Alumni Luis Liendo to share with you.

I went to Spain to bury my Brother Antonio Manuel Liendo in a traditional Basque family ceremony with all its honors. In Canta-bria, which is the Basque region in Northern Spain there was a most unusual

rain fall, approximately ninety days without any meaningful clear or sunny time. While in the Hotel Las Rocas, I was notified by the night person, Carlos, that all able-bodied men were needed to provide assistance, as we had been hit by a vicious Nor’ Easter. Winds of over 100 miles an hour battered the coastal town of Castro Urdialis. Cars were dancing in the street and piling into one another. Trees were flying about, along with other debris. Electricity, lights and telephone and cellphone communications were all knocked out. Farmers, townspeople, utility workers, and tourists all joined the Guardia Civil, a country Police Force, to give aid.

All doubt was overcome by the honor of being called to duty. Even with a a bad left wing in need of surgery and a total knee replace-ment gone wild (a fresh fall had caused a cracked knee cap). A call came in to the police. A mother in a ditch, near the beach. When we arrived, a car was slowly slip-ping into the seas, battered by huge waves. The farmer, policeman and I and raced to the car and discovered three kids hudled together. It was hard to come around to the free side as it was being constantly hit by waves. Finally I creeped around the back of the car and opened the door. I secured myself with the back side window and passed the three kids one by one over the top of the car when the waves hit. The mother had been helped out the driver’s window by the farmer and the policeman. As I tried to position myself to get back to the washed out roadside I slammed against the car

Update from Barry Chasen, Class of ’65

Barry Chasen has been umpiring for 42 years, working from college Divi-sion One down to summer baseball, including the American Legion. He has worked multiple state and regional tourna-ments for the American Legion and has also helped the program in a variety of ways, including the method in which umpires are selected for the state tournament in Connecticut. In addi-tion, Barry was chosen to be the umpire-in-chief for the first ever Junior American Legion North-east Regional Tourna-ment last August. They have representatives from eight different zones in Connecticut, and those people select an umpire of the year recipient. This year Barry was selected and is humbled by the selection.

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Luis Liendo ’66 and his son.

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and felt the the outgoing tide pulling me away. I don’t exactly remember how I held my grasp but I felt a hand on my back pushing me back into the body and I was then able, with the next wave, to ride it over the top of the car and onto the grounds. I hit my head–no pain since there is nothing up there to damage.The mother and kids were escorted to safe ground but the bad news was that the farmer and policeman were taken by an outgoing wave and had not been seen. We prayed that they had been relocated in the next beach area in Cotolino. Lack of good coomunica-tion. Unidentified HEROS hard to locate. With others we headed toward the town plaza and stopped when the weather appeared calm . It was time to go back to the hotel some seven hours later. I had swallowed a lot of icy cold salt water. I spent the next two days close to my room with a sore throat, sore butt–from going to the little boys room–and just rested.

Luis Liendo sponsored two scholarships that will help deserving children to attend NYMA. The details of these scholarships will be in the next issue of The Shield.

Update from Robert S. Kennedy, Ph.D.

It is the year of the triathlon for Bob Kennedy. At age 60 the island runner is in the midst of his most active year of competition, with six triathlons and three marathons, and shows no signs of slowing down. Kennedy competed in the unbearable heat in the New York City Triathlon Sunday and finished the Olympic distance event in two hours, 47 minutes and 43.10

seconds - good for 11th out of 49 in his age group. The triathlon featured a 1,500-meter swim in the Hudson River against a surprise attack from stinging jellyfish, a 40-kilometer bike ride out of Manhattan via the Hudson River Bridge to the Bronx and the 10-kilometer run through Central Park. Since attempting his first marathon only seven years ago at age 53, Kennedy has competed in 22 marathons, one Iron Man, four Half Iron Mans, two Olympic Distance Triathlons and six Nantucket Iron Teams. He is planning on adding to those totals this year. So far this year, Kennedy has run the Boston Marathon and then the Providence Marathon 13 days later. Then came the Nantucket Iron Teams Relay in June followed by the EagleMan Half Iron Triathlon a week later. At the EagleMan, Kennedy had a successful Half Ironman, his best time and ended up 13th in the 60-64 age group at the World Championships later this year, one of his proudest competitive accom-plishments to date. In 2005 Kennedy first attempted a Half Iron Man in Disney-world and then later that year at the Timberman Half Iron Triathlon in N.H. before the Florida Iron Man. He took two years off from the hard-core training, but promised to return when he turned 60. This year Kennedy regularly commits to 10 athletic training activi-ties per week - four runs, three swims, and three bikes. Long runs of 20 miles and bicycle rides of 100 miles around the island are typi-cally done on the weekend, while the shorter distances can be scheduled before and after working hours.

“It is my goal to let people know that when you are 65 there is no reason to become a couch potato. You can still do things,” Kennedy said.

1967

Class agent:Nick K. Sans Class of 196715 Cedar DriveRochelle Park, New Jersey 07662-3201(201) [email protected]

Following is an excerpt from an article concerning my son

Captain Steven Sans, entitiled “From the front lines to the classroom: Soldier is happy to be home and ready to embark on a new career.”

The community recently welcomed home one of its own, Capt. Steven Sans, after he spent 27 months in Iraq during two sepa-rate deployments over less than a four year period. The 26-year-old Rochelle Park resident said he is very happy to be home and will take a job as a seventh-grade history teacher in the Maywood school district this

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Rochelle Park Mayor Joseph Scarpa welcomes Capt. Steven Sans, son of Nick Sans ’67, home from Iraq. Sans will now be a teacher in Maywood.


September.“I really appre-ciate the Maywood school district for giving me this opportunity,” said Sans.

On Sept. 11, 2001, he knew full well his life would change in ways he had not anticipated. In March 2004, Sans began his first tour of duty in Iraq with the 1st Calvary divi-sion of Fort Hood, Texas. When he finished his 10 months of training prior to leaving, he knew he would be surrounded by 17,000 troops who were leaving with him. “We were in charge of Baghdad, ”he said. “We were stationed in an area called Camp Falcon, which is in southern Baghdad. “They held their election in January 2005 and we were there to make sure every-thing went smoothly. We were the cleanup crew after Saddam was taken down,” he recalled.

Much like the visions Americans witnessed on television, the military thought “everyone would come together and ‘play nice’ after Saddam was out of the way,” said Sans. “But we found out that wasn’t the

case. Saddam held everyone in check and as bad as he was, he maintained order.”

Sans said a lot of the violence has calmed down because “they’ve pretty much finished killing everyone they wanted to kill. There were actually whole neighborhoods where men would come through and just pick people out to kill.” Anyone who had a relation-ship with the military was in danger, as well, said Sans. “We used to have about five different guys come in to cut our hair. It was good for them and us because we needed the service and they needed the money,” he said. Sans then noticed his barber did not show up during his usual time. “I knew some-thing happened to him; we never saw him again. Killed for cutting hair,” he recalled.

After his year deploy-ment, he came home and spent months training for his second deployment to Iraq. “I was on American soil, but I spent a lot of time at the National Training Center (NTC) in California learning about dessert warfare,” said Sans. When

he was not training at the NTC, he was taking care of guns and equipment. His second tour to Iraq began in October 2006. “We were in charge of Sadr City at Camp Rustmayah,” he said.

This time, he was in north-east Baghdad, next to the troubled Fallujah. “Basi-cally, we blew up Fallujah and everyone went to Sadr City,” he said. He spent the rest of his time under the command of Gen. David Petraeus, who is famous for his testimony before the U.S. Congress in 2007 reporting on the status of the war. “Petraeus ordered troops to embed themselves in the community,”said Sans. “He told us to go out and find a place to live.”Sans said they found an old fallout bunker where no one had been since Saddam’s reign. “There was no electric and we had Vietnam-style latrines where you have to burn your waste,” he said. He described another living quarters as an old potato chip factory. Aside from the day-to-day missions and the immersion into Iraqi life, soldiers dealt with what soldiers always have to deal with: death. “Out of 850 in our battalion, 17 were killed, 250 were wounded,”he said. Sans had his share of escapes. “My humvee blew up,” he said. “I didn’t sit where I normally did that one day and that’s what got it.” He also remem-bers a mortar blowing up about 50 feet in front of him. “Had I been just a little closer, who knows,” he said.

He left Iraq in January and put in his paperwork to get off of the active list. With one and a half years left to serve, he signed up for the New Jersey National Guard. He is presently serving with the guard out

of the Teaneck Armory with the 250th Brigadier Support Battalion. His mili-tary service is now relegated to the scheduled weekends when he will help care for problems with troops who are presently deployed.

“I think the whole experi-ence made me more mature at a younger age,” said Sans of the war. “At 22 years old, I was in charge of a lot of men in extreme situations. It bonds you with people.” In September, Sans will bring his experience to a history classroom. “I won’t overwhelm the kids with my experiences, but when we’re studying different wars, I can probably offer a lot of insight on why generals did what they did and maybe what they could have been thinking when they made decisions,” said Sans.

1968

Class agent:Roland F. James Class of 19689 Lawn CourtCambridge, Massachusetts 02138-4437

1969

Class agent:John R. Wagner Class of 196932 Waterside LaneClinton, CT 06413-2141(860) 669 6101(203) 314 [email protected]

Class Agent Update Calling all 69’ers!!! 40th

Anniversary of the FINEST class NYMA ever sent forth is May 15, 2009 weekend. There are a million reasons not to attend, with everyone’s busy lives, the

ClASS NOTeSClass Agents Needed

The class agent serves a vital role in keeping Alumni in touch with each other and with NYMA. Your former classmates from the academy count on the class agent to keep the lines of communication open. The following NYMA classes are in need of agents. Consider becoming a class agent today!

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expense, the travel hassle etc. But there are many good reasons to attend, reminisce, and laugh with your (oldest) friends. Take it from someone who’s been there on some of the smaller reunion weekends – what makes it most meaningful is visiting, joking, & catching up with our classmates. (The best part is trying to recognize all these 58 year old men who talk like teen-agers!)

Its fun to stop by the Academy on occasion just to walk around the grounds – but they are just buildings without ‘us’ there.

We’ll plan a ‘1969 only’ meeting in a classroom on that Saturday just to catch up, and we’ll block off 1969 tables at the dinner that evening, and plan some fun things there too. The dinner is nice, and under a tent on the property near the AC building – usually followed by some fireworks, for those of you who haven’t attended in a while.

Tried to circulate ‘save the date’ flyer to all known addresses, but we surely need to ‘network’ to get maximum turnout! Heard from a good number who were planning to attend as a result. So contact the guys you stay in touch with now, to get them moving – and let me know if I can help your planning in any way. Don’t wait till the next milestone!

1970Class agent:David E. Zeldin, CFE Class of 1970PO Box 1128Bellmore, New York 11710-0330(516) 781-1000(516) [email protected]

Allen Courtney’s son Sgt. Adam Courtney has been deployed to Irag with the NJ National Guard until June of 2009.

1971

Class agent:Salvatore L. Alaimo Class of 1971779 Eves Dr Apt 5GHillsborough, New Jersey 08844-4985(908) 369-5241

1972

Class agent:Eric A. Shore Class of 19728015 SW 107th Avenue, #303Miami, Florida 33173-4843(305) 206-9490(305) [email protected]

1973

Class agent:Harry M. Judge, Jr. Class of 19739 Fairway Ct.Albany, NY 12208(518) 365-6155(518) 438-3836(518) [email protected]

1974

Class agent:Allan J. Walker Class of 19741817 Sycamore Valley Drive Apt 203Reston, Virginia 20190-4591(703) [email protected]

1975

Class agent:Mark B. Mitskovski Class of 1975637 Busti AvenueBuffalo, NY [email protected]

1976Class agent:LTC (R) Rodger J. Rudolph Class of 1976418 Rambler RoadBel Air, Maryland 21015-6229(410) [email protected]

1977

Class agent:I. Leonard Ptaszek Class of 197711 Roundtop RoadYonkers, New York 10710-2327(718) 275-1100 Ext [email protected]

1978

Class agent:Rocco Foderaro Class of 1978461 Bryn Mawr DriveBrick, New Jersey 08723-5067(732) [email protected]

1979Class agent:Ms. Elise L. Pump Class of 19791101 86th Terrace NorthSaint Petersburg, FL 33702(727) [email protected]

1980

Class agent:Robert J. Ludlum Class of 1980Prinsengracht 418C1016 JCAmsterdam, Newfoundland and Labrador [email protected]

1981

Class agent:Joseph P. Diaz Class of 198192 Young Ave. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009(973) 534-9075(973) 857-7332(201) [email protected]

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Update from Laura Barrows (Jaworski), Class of ’80Laura Barrows (Jaworski) has decided to change her job after five years, and now she works in the OR at their local hospital. She still stays busy by playing tennis a couple days a week and obviously keeping an eye on all of her children at their basketball games.Laura is pictured with her family (not in order) K.C., Ray, Andrew, Shannon, Pat.


1982Class agent:Mrs. Pamela F. Ferrandino Class of 198238 Deer LaneIvoryton, Connecticut 06442(203) [email protected]

1983

Class agent:John D. Marinaro Class of 19835 Woodcliff DriveFairmont, West Virginia 26554-1256(304) 290-2459(304) [email protected]

1984

Class agent:Mrs. Tamath K. Rossi Class of 1984100 General Patton DriveNaugatuck, Connecticut 06770-4737(203) 910-5998(203) [email protected]

LTC Angelo Williams is married ,his wife’s name is Michelle. They have three children Jordan (18), Jona-than (18) and Christina (13).Angelo N. WilliamsLTC, MIG2, 13th ESC

1985

Class agent:Arthur E. DeLorenzo, Jr. Class of 198533 W. Hamlet RoadNewcastle, Maine 04553-3306(207) [email protected]

1986

Class agent:Paul D. Jennings Class of 1986116-34 168th St.Jamaica, NY 11434-1730(917) [email protected]

1987Class agent:David B. Fields Class of 1987399 London RoadAlbany, New York 12211-1722(518) [email protected]

1988

Class agent:Michael E. Donnelly Class of 19885231 Rt. 9WNewburgh, New York 12550(845) 742-0997(845) [email protected]

1989

Ms. Yolanda E. Melendez Class of 19891990 Carlin StreetReno, Nevada 89503-4023(831) [email protected]

Mike P. Livingston was promoted to Major, USMC. Mike’s parents and former leaders of the NYMA PA think fondly of the academy and attribute their son’s accomplishments to the foundation set at NYMA.

1990

Class agent:Nicholas A. Ceraldi Class of 1990110 Woodale AvenuePeekskill, New York 10566-5523(914) 755-4695

1991

Class agent:Kevin R. Jaffe Class of 1991174 Walnut Tree Hill RdSandy Hook, Connecticut [email protected]

ClASS NOTeSUpdate from Lieutenant Colonel Jason P. Rock, Class of ’87

I am currently assigned as the Chief of Current Operations for the Joint Military Information Support Command (JMISC), United States Special Operations Command in Tampa Florida. The JMISC is a Strategic Psychological Operations unit that directly supports US Special Operations, the Department of Defense (DoD), the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and other government agencies.

I am married to Donna L. Rock (from Bourbonnais, Il) and we have two children: Kaileigh (age 13) and Collin (age 11). We have been married for 15 wonderful years.

I received my undergraduate degree from Norwich University (the Military College of Vermont). While at Norwich I played 4 years of varsity Football as a starting Defensive back

NYMA accomplishments: Inductee into the NYMA Sports Hall of Fame, Recipient of the Clair F. Bee award, Laidlaw Athletic award

I have to credit my years at NYMA and especially Ted Dobias (MAJ) with providing the foundation skills of leadership, duty, honor and personal courage. These skills are the building blocks that led to my many accom-plishments throughout my military career. Having a mentor that instilled the love for sportsmanship, disci-pline, teamwork, scholastics, integrity and inner strength played a significant role in becoming the man I am today.


1992Class agent:Ricardo A. Cepeda Class of 1992PO Box 272996Tampa, Florida 33688-2996(813) [email protected]

Skip Baxter and his wife Kristen live in Andes, NY with their 3 chrildren. He would love to get e-mails from his NYMA friends: [email protected]

1993

Class agent:Ms. Melodie A. Courtney Class of 1993130-13 Foch BoulevardSouth Ozone Park, NY 11420-2901

1994Jonathan D. Atkins Class of 19945537 Spence Plantation Ln.Holly Springs, NC [email protected]

1995

Class agent:Joseph C. Likar Class of 1995PO Box 484Cornwall On Hudson, New York [email protected]

1996

Class agent:Matthew C. Szuts Class of 199686 Roosevelt RoadHyde Park, New York 12538-2325(203) [email protected]

1997Class agent:George D. Jones, Jr. Class of 199712587 NW 65th DriveParkland, Florida 33076-1948(954) [email protected]

1998

Class agent:Shamar E. Drew Class of 19981015 President St.Brooklyn, New York 11225-1302

1999

Class agent:Ms. Tanika L. Griffith Class of 19996 Sinclair Rd.Edison, New Jersey 08820(732) 887-3779(201) [email protected]

2000

Class agent:Edward Rosovich Class of 200084-64 253rd St.Bellerose, NY 11426-2123(347) 723-5142

2001Class agent:Joseph W. Mele Class of 2001194 Midsummer DriveFredrick, Maryland 21702(845) 494-6193(301) [email protected]

2002

Class agent:Christian R. Schaare Class of 200224 Peters TerMonroe, New York [email protected]

2003

Class agent:Michael J. Schulman Class of 2003832 Tamarack DrCarthage, New York 13619-9580

2003

Class agent:Ishfak Akhtar Class of 200750-45 96th Street Corona, NY 11368 (718) 760-0597 [email protected]

Update from Donica Baker Masterson , Class of ’89Donica Has settled into her new home in The Wood-

lands, Texas where she continues to enjoy staying home with Aidan (age 5); Erin (age 2); and Tristan (6 months). Her husband, John, is Director of Financial Derivatives for Chicago Bridge & Iron based in The Woodlands. She looks forward to catching up with everyone next year at her 20th reunion. Unfortunately, she will not be able to make Alumni weekend in 2009, but has reconnected with many fellow alumni on Facebook. Here is a picture of her family from Christmas 2008.

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John E . McCoy, ’30

Warren W . Brown, ’34

Howard W . Mitchell, ’41

COL Frank G . Stilo, ’41

Rafael F . Veve, Jr ., ’42

Dr . Frank V . Celenza, Sr ., ’43

Robert M . Shavick, ’43

Anthony D . Vecchio, ’45

S . L . Kling, ’46

Seymour S . Bloom, ’67

Edward A . Newton, ’69

Douglas S . Nicks, ’71

Former employees

MAJ(R) Craig S . Childs, Former Commandant

LTC (R) M . Russell Blair, ’99, Former Development Director

and Riding Instructor, Honorary Member of

the class of 1999

TAPSOne of the Last Cavalrymen: Lt. Col. Russell Blair Lt . Col . Russell Blair, New York Military Academy Honorary Graduate of the class of 1999, sadly passed away on April 19, 2008 and was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on July 9th 2008 .

Lt . Col . Blair enlisted in the Army in 1934 . His tours of duty included the 13th Horse Cavalry at Fort Riley, Kansas, and the 10th Horse Cavalry Regiment, Camp Lockett, California . He was also assigned as a Recon Platoon Leader in the 209th Combat Engi-neers . During WWII Blair earned a battlefield promotion to Captain and was appointed as the Executive Officer of the 3rd Squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment . In WWII he volunteered for and became a member of Merrill’s Marauders, from which the modern-day 75th Ranger Regiment traces its current unit designation, and during the Korean War served as a battalion commander in the 25th Infantry Division . He later was in charge of the Cavalry ROTC unit at Norwich University and wrapped up his military career with tours in

the Pentagon, Fort Bragg and Fort Benning, retiring in 1954 .

Lt . Col . Blair came to New York Military Academy November 1, 1965 as the Director of Horseman-ship bringing the Troop to a high efficiency level . He was also assigned an additional duty as the school’s Public Relations Officer . Blair was later transferred to the Develop-ment Officer as Associate Editor of the Shield, and Director of the Capital Program . He left NYMA in the summer of 1972 to pursue work as an independent in the field of writing and public relations .

Lt . Col . Blair’s decorations and awards include the Distinguished

Service Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster for extraordinary heroism in two wars, the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Oak leaf clusters, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Clusters and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge 2nd Award . Additionally, Lieu-tenant Colonel Blair was inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame in 2003 . S

lieutenant Colonel Russell blair, New York Military Academy Honorary Graduate of the class of 1999, is laid to rest.

NYMA Remembers Alumni And Colleagues Who Have Passed

The Superintendent, Staff and Faculty of New York Military Academy are proud to announce the Class of 2009 College Acceptances

Adelphi University Amherst College Andrews University American University Arizona State University Baldwin Wallace College Baruch College Boston University Catholic University of America Cazenovia College CEFAM, France – International School of Business and Management Clark University Clarkson University College of Mount Saint Vincent College of William & Mary CUNY - College of Staten Island CUNY - Manhattan Community College CUNY – Hunter College CUNY - Kingsborough Community College CUNY - New York City College of Technology CUNY - Queens College Delaware State University Drew University Drexel University Elmira College Embry Riddle University Fisher College Florida A&M University George Mason University Hanover College Hampden-Sydney College HEC Montreal (Business School), Canada Ithaca College Iona College James Madison University Johnson & Wales University LaSalle University Lycoming College LIU, Brooklyn Campus Mary Baldwin College Mercy College Mount Saint Mary College Newbury College New Mexico Military Institute New York Film Academy

New York Institute of Technology Northeastern University Pace University Penn State University, Hazelton Campus Polytechnic Institute of New York University Regis College Rutgers University St. John’s University St. Peter’s College Salem University, WV Seton Hall University St. Bonaventure Suffolk University, Boston SUNY - Binghamton SUNY - Maritime College SUNY - Stony Brook University SUNY – Buffalo Tampa University Temple University Tuskegee University University of Bridgeport University of Cincinnati University of Connecticut University of Dubuque University of Hartford University IFM, Switzerland - Institute of Finance and Management University of Ottawa, Canada University of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Campus University of Rhode Island University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee U.S. Military Academy Valley Forge Military Academy & College Virginia Tech Xavier University


The Superintendent, Staff and Faculty of New York Military Academy are proud to announce the Class of 2009 College Acceptances

Adelphi University Amherst College Andrews University American University Arizona State University Baldwin Wallace College Baruch College Boston University Catholic University of America Cazenovia College CEFAM, France – International School of Business and Management Clark University Clarkson University College of Mount Saint Vincent College of William & Mary CUNY - College of Staten Island CUNY - Manhattan Community College CUNY – Hunter College CUNY - Kingsborough Community College CUNY - New York City College of Technology CUNY - Queens College Delaware State University Drew University Drexel University Elmira College Embry Riddle University Fisher College Florida A&M University George Mason University Hanover College Hampden-Sydney College HEC Montreal (Business School), Canada Ithaca College Iona College James Madison University Johnson & Wales University LaSalle University Lycoming College LIU, Brooklyn Campus Mary Baldwin College Mercy College Mount Saint Mary College Newbury College New Mexico Military Institute New York Film Academy

New York Institute of Technology Northeastern University Pace University Penn State University, Hazelton Campus Polytechnic Institute of New York University Regis College Rutgers University St. John’s University St. Peter’s College Salem University, WV Seton Hall University St. Bonaventure Suffolk University, Boston SUNY - Binghamton SUNY - Maritime College SUNY - Stony Brook University SUNY – Buffalo Tampa University Temple University Tuskegee University University of Bridgeport University of Cincinnati University of Connecticut University of Dubuque University of Hartford University IFM, Switzerland - Institute of Finance and Management University of Ottawa, Canada University of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Campus University of Rhode Island University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee U.S. Military Academy Valley Forge Military Academy & College Virginia Tech Xavier University

Participants are on the move from morning until night, learning leadership, building character, learining critical thinking skills and having fun. Activities include: Paint ball, high and low ropes, confidence-building workshops ■ Trips to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Splashdown, Washington’s and Knox’s Head-quarter, the United States Military Academy at West Point and Stewart Air National Guard Base ■ Meals

include Army Meals Ready to Eat (MRE’s)—a unique experience! • Leadership training and military drills ■ Daily swimming, excursions to the mall and movie theater ■ Map reading, land navigation and CPR/First Aid. And much more!

FEES One Week. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,300.00Two Weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,400.00Three Weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,300.00Four Weeks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000.00

The fee includes five t-sirts and shorts, admission to all events, laundry and meals.

Call the Summer Program Office to reserve your child’s spot: 845-534-3710 ext. 4269

There is a $100.00 application fee to secure your child’s place in the program.

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Help NYMA Go GreeNelectronic versions of this newsletter help reduce NYMA’s costs. If you wish to only receive an electronic version of this news-letter, contact director of Alumni Affairs Chris Harley ’84 at [email protected].

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