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The United States Naval Academy is a four-year military academy and higher education institution located in Annapolis, Md. It was founded in 1845 as the Naval School by U.S. Naval Secretary George Bancroft; it was renamed the U.S. Naval Academy in 1850. Originally an all-male institution, the academy admitted its first female midshipmen in 1976. In addition to an application process similar to traditional colleges, applicants to the academy must have a nomination from a source recognized by the academy, such as a senator. All midshipmen start their time at the Naval Academy as plebes during "Plebe Summer," a seven-week program run by the academy that introduces plebes to Navy and academy lif...
The United States Naval Academy is a four-year military academy and higher education institution located in Annapolis, Md. It was founded in 1845 as the Naval School by U.S. Naval Secretary George Bancroft; it was renamed the U.S. Naval Academy in 1850. Originally an all-male institution, the academy admitted its first female midshipmen in 1976. In addition to an application process similar to traditional colleges, applicants to the academy must have a nomination from a source recognized by the academy, such as a senator. All midshipmen start their time at the Naval Academy as plebes during "Plebe Summer," a seven-week program run by the academy that introduces plebes to Navy and academy life. Because of the inclusion of technical classes into the school's core curriculum, all graduates receive a bachelor's degree in science, no matter which major they have chosen out of the 21 that are available. In addition to traditional academic classes, midshipmen take part in an officer development program. The academy also has student organizations, including club sports, professional societies, religious clubs and musical and theater groups. The Naval Academy is a member of the Patriot League, and the Midshipmen field teams in 19 sports. Notable annual events include the Army-Navy football game and the junior year Ring Dance. Notable Naval Academy alumni include former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, astronaut Alan Shepard Jr. and Nobel Prize winner Albert A. Michelson.
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Around Town: At what cost toughness?
In a recent column, Joe Puglia asks, “Are we too sensitive?” (“Thoughts from Dr. Joe: Sensitivity and Gabrielle Leko,” Nov. 24) He argues that “Brother Cyprian, my freshman English teacher, was a cross between Genghis Khan...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), U.S. Marine Corps, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Judaism, Starbucks Corp.
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Around Town: Who will be in, who will be out?
The election is over, but the campaign has just begun. La Caņada Unified School District Governing Board members Susan Boyd, Scott Tracy and Joel Peterson face the following assignment: What will they do with newly-elected members Ellen Multari and Andrew...Tags: Elections, Politics, U.S. Marine Corps, Heidi Klum, Discrimination
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Around Town: Who says learning can't be fun?
In the midst of La Caņada’s up-and-down summer school programs (See Valley Sun, 1/12/2011, “Summer-school class hour measure tabled” and 1/27/2011, “Foundation continues with summer school program”), there’s another...Tags: Science, Politics, Engineering, Interior Policy, Annapolis
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Four students nominated to military academies
Four La Caņada Flintridge students are among the nominees to the United States Air Force, Military, Naval and Merchant Marine Academies announced Feb. 2 by Congressman David Dreier. Nicklaus Koeppen, Alexandra Preiss, Matthew Faber and Stephen Oh —...Tags: Elections, Armed Forces, Annapolis, U.S. Military, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Around Town: 'What? You want to go WHERE?'
Attention, high-school juniors: The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., is now accepting applications for its annual Summer Seminar. Summer Seminar is an action-packed six-day program that exposes high-school students to life at the Naval...Tags: Armed Forces, U.S. Marine Corps, Annapolis, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Petroleum Industry
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Around Town: She's OK with the mud run
Some of my friends don't understand why I signed up for the Camp Pendleton Mud Run. My husband did not sign up. Our daughter did not sign up. Some days, I have trouble remembering why I signed up.
The Marines describe the "world-famous" mud run as "a...Tags: Golf, Cancer, Sports, Clubs and Associations, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Around Town: Dreaming of a world without cancer
In 2004, our son, 2nd. Lt. Andrew Torres, USMC, died of cancer. He was 23 years old. Andrew was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy (Class of 2002), a Marine and a fine person. In the hours before his death, he asked us, his family and friends,...Tags: Liver Cancer, Research, Sports, Medical Procedures and Tests, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Thursday
WEATHER
Today's forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies and a chance of showers, with a high temperature near 81 degrees. Thursday night is expected to be mostly cloudy, with a low temperature around 68 degrees.
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Check our traffic updates for...Tags: Dundalk, Medical Procedures and Tests, Health, Diabetes, Blood
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First black Naval Academy graduate dies
The first African-American to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy has died, according to an announcement from the school Wednesday.
Wesley Brown started at the academy in 1945, after the first five black men to attend failed to complete their first year...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Vietnam War (1955-1975), Graduation, Howard University, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Varsity Q&A: Ashley Ross, Liberty, track and field
In both the classroom and running track, Liberty standout Ashley Ross has shown a knack for getting things done in a quick and efficient manner. She maintains a 4.4 GPA and will be graduating a year early to attend the Naval Academy in the fall. She...
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Timchal, Adams, Amonte Hiller, Dougherty headed into National Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Four players or coaches with ties to the Maryland Terrapins are among the eight person class to be inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in October, US Lacrosse announced Wednesday. Navy coach Cindy Timchal, who has more wins than any other...
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Orange honors 97 seniors admitted to top colleges
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelThe Orange County School Board is recognizing tonight its top one percent — nearly 100 students admitted to top colleges from amongst about 10,000 high school graduates this year. The district's traditional high schools provided the names of their...
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