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NAPS Class of 1974 Page added to the website

We were unable to determine how many enrolled at the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) at Bainbridge, Maryland, for the 1973-74 academic year, but we do know that 227 graduates …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 22, 2020March 24, 2021

A Little Reorganization for the Website

There are two significant changes and one smaller change to the organization of the website that we wanted to point out to anyone just visiting the website for the first …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 22, 2020March 24, 2021

Naval Academy midshipmen not allowed to go home for Thanksgiving, will stay in Annapolis

By HEATHER MONGILIOCAPITAL GAZETTE |SEP 22, 2020 AT 12:59 PM Midshipmen will not be allowed to go home for Thanksgiving, with the Naval Academy instead considering local and weekend leave. The decision was made …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 22, 2020March 24, 2021

Naval Academy chapel dome scaffolding to start coming down as project nears finish line

Naval Academy Chapel Dome Work continues on the Naval Academy Chapel’s dome with some of the new copper visible. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)1 / 9 The Chapel Dome at the Naval …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 21, 2020March 24, 2021

With Naval Academy Herndon Climb canceled in 2020, a new book might provide the next best thing

By HEATHER MONGILIOCAPITAL GAZETTE |SEP 16, 2020 AT 6:00 AM Plebe year was difficult for retired Rear Adm. James McNeal. It was for everyone in the class of 1986. Now, the only thing standing …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 16, 2020

From an email to the staff from the Supe on the US News and World Report University Rankings

Team, Yesterday I learned of the recently released 2021 U.S. News & World Report College Ranking Report.  Specifically for USNA: #1 in Top Public Schools #6 in National Liberal Arts …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 14, 2020September 17, 2020

Navy announces sparse schedules for fall Olympic sports

By BILL WAGNERCAPITAL GAZETTE |SEP 12, 2020 AT 9:30 AM In July, when the Patriot League announced it was canceling fall sports, Navy men’s soccer coach Tim O’Donohue remained confident he could piece together …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 12, 2020March 24, 2021

Naval Academy grants mids liberty to go into Annapolis with restrictions

By HEATHER MONGILIOCAPITAL GAZETTE |SEP 10, 2020 AT 6:46 PM Midshipmen will be allowed in downtown Annapolis this weekend as the Naval Academy granted town liberty with restrictions. Capt. Thomas R. Buchanan, commandant of …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 10, 2020September 11, 2020

Temple at Navy football game rescheduled from Sept. 26 to Oct. 10; athletic director hopes to have fans

By BILL WAGNERCAPITAL GAZETTE |SEP 08, 2020 AT 2:48 PM Temple coach Rod Carey told reporters last week his team needed more time to prepare for its season opener against Navy, noting his team …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 8, 2020September 11, 2020

As morale sinks at the Naval Academy, some midshipmen worry about mental health

By HEATHER MONGILIOCAPITAL GAZETTE |SEP 06, 2020 AT 5:30 AM Word first spread on Jodel, an anonymous social media application used by Naval Academy midshipman. A mid threatened suicide. Unscheduled formations and a lack …

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Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 6, 2020September 11, 2020

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