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Class of 1978 – Final Class Challenge Update

Classmates, This is the last update report before “The Great Class Challenge” ends tonight at midnight. We have slipped to 5th place. Let’s press to the very end to get as many classmates …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMay 10, 2024May 11, 2024

Class of 1978 – Class Challenge Update

Classmates, Thanks to all that have rallied to support this challenge, but we still have some work to do. Here is the leader board as of 3 pm EST on …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMay 9, 2024May 11, 2024

USNA Class of 1978 – Correction to Class Challenge Giving

Classmates, When you participate in the Great Class Challenge and want to give to the ’78 50th Class Gift, the steps to make a gift to our Class Project Gift have changed. …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMay 6, 2024

USNA Class of 1978 and the Naval Academy Great Class Challenge

Classmates, The Naval Academy “Great Class Challenge” starts tomorrow, Monday, May 6, and runs until Friday, May 10. This is the annual inter-class competition where the Class with the highest participation rate …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMay 5, 2024May 5, 2024

USNA Class of 1978 Bylaws Review

Classmates, Earlier this year your Class Board formed a committee to review our Class Bylaws. Our Bylaws Committee, consisting of Matthew Elias (11th CO), Chris Dougherty (14th CO), and Larry Galvin (15th CO), has a goal to …

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Posted byMatthew EliasApril 10, 2024

Class Reunion Photo Page Added to Photos Section

A new page, Class Reunion Photos, has been created and added under the Photos section for our reunion class photos. The 40th and 45th class reunion photos, which were previously …

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Posted byMatthew EliasApril 5, 2024April 9, 2024

Memorial Service Scheduled for Barb and Mike Crum (5th Co)

Dear Classmates and brothers, There will be a Memorial Service for both Mike Crum (5th Co) and his wife, Barb, on Monday, 25 March 2024 at 1315, at the Miramar National …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 22, 2024April 18, 2024

Update from the Class Gift Committee

Dear Classmate! It’s been a few weeks since my first email and I wanted to update you on the progress our team has made since that time. There are many …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 19, 2024April 15, 2024

USNA Class of ’78 – Quick Updates

Classmates, A couple of questions have been asked about yesterday’s quarterly newsletter. First, spouses are welcomed at the DGA ceremony next Fruday, March 22. I look forward to seeing you …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 15, 2024April 21, 2024

USNA Class of ’78 – Quick Updates

Classmates, A couple of questions have been asked about yesterday’s quarterly newsletter. First, spouses are welcomed at the DGA ceremony next Fruday, March 22. I look forward to seeing you …

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Posted byMatthew EliasMarch 15, 2024April 18, 2024

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