Skip to content
USNA 1978 Logo
Account Login
USNA Mascot
  • Home
  • 50th
    • 50th Reunion Schedule – October 19 – 22, 2028
  • 50th Gift
    • 50th Class Gift Updates
    • Class of 1978 Pledge Form
    • 50th Class Gift Ask Letter
    • 50th Reunion Class Gift
  • ALITC
    • Another Link in the Chain Events Calendar
    • Class of 1978 vs. 2028 Stats
    • Class of 2028 Herndon Climb
    • Class of 1978 Bonds of Gold
    • Class of 2028 Sea Trials
    • Class of 2028 Honor Coin Ceremony
    • Class of 2028 Induction Day
    • ALITC Incoming Plebes Briefs
    • 1978 – 2028 Challenge Coin
    • Class of 2028 Reef Points Version of Class of 1978 History
  • News
    • Classmates News
    • Class/Academy News
    • Shipmate ’78 Class Page
      • ’78 Column in the ’20s
      • ’78 Column in the ’10s
      • ’78 Column in the ’00s
      • ’78 Column in the 90s
      • 78 Column in the ’80s
      • 78 Column in the ’70s
  • Classmates
    • Class Directory
    • Flag Officers
    • Professional Writings
    • Class Authors
    • Class Artists
    • Classmates on Video
    • Class of 78 Distinguished Graduates
    • Classmate in Space – Ken Bowersox
    • Legacies
    • The Class of 78 Legacy
    • Class Officers
    • Company Reps
    • Class Charter
    • Class Bylaws – October 11, 2024
    • Class World Map
  • Memorials
  • Class History
    • Class History
    • Throw Back Thursday
    • Official Class History
    • Class History Updates
    • Class Snapshot – July 8, 1974
    • Class of 1978 – Who We Were
    • Herndon Climb – May 30, 1975
    • Academy Years
      • First Class Leadership
      • Class of 78 Athletics
        • All Americans
        • NAAA Hall of Fame
        • Sport Captains
        • Letterman
      • Naval Academy Prep School Class of 1974
      • Foundation Scholarship Students
    • Class of 78 in the Supply Corps
    • Website History
  • June Week 1978
    • Class Snapshot – June 7, 1978
    • President Carter’s Speech at Graduation
    • Leadership and Professional Awards
    • Individual Athletic Awards
    • Special Awards
    • Class of 78 Scholarship Winners
    • Superintendent Letters of Commendation
    • June 7, 1978 Plan of the Day
    • Graduation and Commissioning Ceremonies Program – June 7, 1978
    • Annapolis Capital Gazette – June 7, 1978
    • July – August 1978 Shipmate June Week 1978 Article
    • Graduation and June Week Programs
  • Photos
    • History in Photos
      • Plebe Year Company Photos
      • Youngster Year Company Photos
      • Second Class Company Photos
      • Firstie Company Photos
    • Academy Years
    • In Uniform
    • Post Military Life
    • Reunion Class Photos
    • 35th Reunion
    • 40th Reunion
    • 45th Reunion
    • 50th Reunion
    • ALITC
  • Programs
    • USS Porter
      • Arch Griffin – Terry O’Brien Memorial Leadership Award (formerly Arch Griffin Leadership Award)
      • Arch Griffin – Terry O’Brien Memorial Leadership Award Winners (2021 on)
      • Arch Griffin Leadership Award Winners (2005 – 2020)
    • USNA ’78 Sons of The Most High God
  • Links
    • Class of 78
    • U.S. Naval Academy
    • Military
    • Assorted Nonprofits
    • Army – Navy Spirit Videos / Game Highlights
    • Interesting and Fun Video Links
  • Contact
  • FAQ

Last Call for Class 2020 Cruise

Classmates, This is the last call for our 2020 Class Cruise; I do not plan to send additional emails except to those that sign up.  Thanks for your patience. The …

Continue reading “Last Call for Class 2020 Cruise”

Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 3, 2019April 25, 2021

40th Reunion Golf Photos Uploaded

61 photos from the 40th Reunion Golf Tournament have been uploaded to the website.

Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 2, 2019April 25, 2021

USNA Class of 1978 Website Update

Classmates, We have been working on a major update to our website (www.usna1978.org) which recently went live.  The Class website serves as the main portal to our class news, history, …

Continue reading “USNA Class of 1978 Website Update”

Posted byMatthew EliasNovember 1, 2019April 25, 2021

Plebe Year Company Pictures Posted on the Website

The Plebe year photos found in the Class of 1975 Lucky Bag have been scanned and uploaded to the website. In the next few months, the Youngster, Second Class and …

Continue reading “Plebe Year Company Pictures Posted on the Website”

Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 9, 2019April 25, 2021

Message from the Commandant: Food and Football March-Ons

The following is being sent at the request of the Commandant of Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy. Alumni and friends, The 2019 football season is well underway, and …

Continue reading “Message from the Commandant: Food and Football March-Ons”

Posted byMatthew EliasOctober 2, 2019April 25, 2021

Class 2020 Cruise Update

Classmates, Here is a short update on our class cruise scheduled for March 1-8, 2020. We have 31 couples booked (listed below). These bookings are currently being re-fared to lower …

Continue reading “Class 2020 Cruise Update”

Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 24, 2019April 25, 2021

Navy athletics legends abound at Welsh-Forzano tribute dinner

I was surrounded by Navy football legends on Friday night. Navy athletics conducted a “Celebration of George Welsh and Rick Forzano” in the Akerson Tower overlooking Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. …

Continue reading “Navy athletics legends abound at Welsh-Forzano tribute dinner”

Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 17, 2019April 25, 2021

Homecoming Golf 2019—Early Bird Prices End Soon!

THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND FOUNDATION invite you to join us for a fun-filled day of golfand reconnecting with classmates during Homecoming Weekend.  FRIDAY, 25 OCTOBERONE DAY ONLYSCRAMBLE FORMAT …

Continue reading “Homecoming Golf 2019—Early Bird Prices End Soon!”

Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 9, 2019April 25, 2021

Help Navy Set Sail For 6!!

Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 9, 2019April 25, 2021

Time to make a stock gift!

The stock market has been on a roller coaster in recent weeks, but the market is still up more than 10 percent since the beginning of the year which means …

Continue reading “Time to make a stock gift!”

Posted byMatthew EliasSeptember 9, 2019April 26, 2021

Posts navigation

Newer posts 1 … 50 51 52 53 54 … 62 Older posts
© 2026 USNA 1978