Spring Newsletter
Class of 2012 Appointees
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Jacob
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Gloudemans
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Joshua
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Laurellee
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Kopras
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Jordan
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Kumm
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Justin
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Riedel
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Anna
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Simons
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Please welcome our newest members to the academy. The Wisconsin Parents Association would like to invite all to a Welcome Gathering to share our experiences and answer questions to our new parents and plebe candidates before they go off to New York for Indoc on July 10, 2008.
Candidate Luncheon March
The Candidate luncheon was held March 8 in Chicago for the prospective candidates , family, current members and the midshipman to help them learn more about academy life. I would like to thank the Lake Michigan Parent association for hosting and Jules Traut Class of 61, it was held at the Columbia Yacht Club. Lt Tina Schoggers was on hand from the academy’s admission
office. There were many candidates that came from Iowa, Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin. Thank you to Nicholas Mann(WI) 2011 and Nick Swanson (IL) 2011 for attending and speaking about their current experiences. Tim McDonald (WI) 2010, called into the event and spoke about his first sea project, just returning to land and school on March 6th. He is looking forward to having several students from Wisconsin attending the USMMA, and representing Wisconsin
Class of 2011
Well on March 21, the class of 2011 was awaken at 4:30 am, to be officially recognized as the Class of 2011. No longer are they plebes, the 6 members from Wisconsin are officially 4C M/N.
Congratulations to them all.
Midshipmen at the Academy:
Eric Deetjen 2008
Aaron Thompson 2008
Evan Kilpatrick 2009
Stephanie Waller 2009
Adam Smith 2009
Tim McDonald 2010
Class of 2011
Christoph Gabaldo
Cheyanne Loppnow
Nicholas Mann
Adam Smits
William Szigat
Brian Ublacker
Membership:
We encourage all USMMA parents and friends to become members of the USMMA Wisconsin Parents Association. Membership form will be included in this email to those eligible to
be regular, associate, or honorary members.
Classification: Membership shall be Regular, Associate, or Honorary.
Regular: Any person who is the parent of a currently enrolled USMMA Midshipman or of a USMMA Midshipman who has been graduated from the Academy for no longer than 18 months shall be eligible for
Regular Membership. Only Regular Members may be elected or appointed to be Officers of the Association.
Associate: Any person evidencing favorable interest in
the Academy, its Regiment of Midshipmen, or this Association may be eligible for Associate
Membership. Parents or other individuals who do not meet the
qualifications for Regular Membership in Section 2 of this Article are eligible for such Associate Membership.
Honorary: Any person who has rendered distinguished service to
or in advancement of the Academy, its Regiment of
Midshipmen or this Association may be elected to Honorary Membership. Such membership may be granted to individuals who are not parents or family or current or graduated Midshipmen (e.g., current or retired faculty, staff, or administration of the Academy).
Current Members:
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Jeanne McDonald
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Bob McDonald
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Michael Smith
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Dennis Waller
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Deborah Waller
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Julie Gabaldo
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Don Loppnow
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Kandy Loppnow
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Jim Smits
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Christine Smits
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John Szigat
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Barbara Szigat
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Gregg Ublacker
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Bonnie Ublacker
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Alice Clausing
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Howard Clausing
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Lesley A Albrecht
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Brigitt Kincaid
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Christopher Kincaid
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Please support our club and midshipmen by joining. Please call or email us at usmma@wi.rr.com
Dues are due each calendar year. Application can be requested at above email or by writing :
USMMA WI Parent Association
1020 Mobile St
Lake Geneva, WI53147
Dues will be utilized to support the midshipman and the activities of the
Parent Association. Donations are welcome.
Would you like to receive more frequent updates. We currently have been sending appropriate information regarding our activities or related Maritime information to our current members as well as the alumni that we have email addresses. If you would like to be included, please send your email to us at usmma@wi.rr.com
Academy Recruitment
This past year many parents and alumni were instrumental in
Recruiting our current 6 plebes for the class of 2011.It looks as though we will have 6 students this year for 2012. The deadline for accepting the appointments is May 1. Over the past few months members and alumni have been present at 31 school fairs.
As an organization , we will be contacting our new prospective candidates, as information is supplied by the academic office.
Will offer the candidates if requested someone to present their appointment at their Senior Award night, either apparent member, alumni or a admission representative. If you would like
If you are interesting in helping out next fall or spring, please let us know and we will get you the materials and schedule you into the dates. Alice Clausing continues to play a significant
role, and with help, the recruiting efforts are paying off
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Upcoming Dates
Indoc Class of 2012
July 10
Parents Weekend:
Sept 6, 2008
Sept 5, 2009
Homecoming Dates:
Sept 27, 2008
Oct 3, 2009
Graduation
June 16, 2008
All Academies Ball- Milwaukee
December 27.2008
(Hosted by USMA)
Where In The World Are They or What are they Up to?
With permission from the students they have submitted the following for us to know.
Tim McDonald 2010.
First Sailing Period
Just got back to the academy after sailing aboard the M/V Patriot for 108 days for my
first sailing period. Visited the ports of New York, Baltimore, Charleston, and Brunswick along the USEC and then crossed the winter North Atlantic for about 10-11 days until we arrived in Bremerhaven, Germany. Next ports of calls in Europe included Antwerp and Zeebrugge, Belgium and Southampton, England. Delivered cars, tractors, and other
large equipment to Europe as well as bringing back imports such as BMW’s , Jaguars, Range Rovers, and Mini Coopers. Now I’m back at the academy for the spring trimester to finish up my 3/C year and then enjoy a short break for summer before coming back to KP for my 2/C year and another season of football before heading back out to sea for 8 months.
M/N Timothy McDonald 3/C
4/C Cheyanne Loppnow 2011:
Hello,
Currently I am playing softball. We are about to begin our season on 24 March 2008. The team just got back from Florida over spring break where we competed against some very good teams.
Currently I am playing softball. We are about to begin our season on 24 March 2008. The team just got back from Florida over spring break where we competed against some very good teams.
We only ended up winning 2 but we played together very well.
Additionally, I am still very involved in the making of the yearbook. I am part of the Christian Fellowship Club as well as Honor Guard.
Additionally, I am still very involved in the making of the yearbook. I am part of the Christian Fellowship Club as well as Honor Guard.
Very Respectfully,
Plebe Cheyanne Loppnow
USMMA 3rd Company
Class of 2011
Class of 2011
4/C Christoph Gabaldo
Activities: Classes, homework, repeat.
In all seriousness though, besides my extremely busy schedule and lack of free periods I don’t have much going on as far as regulated activities go. Airsoft, Paintball, KPSA, EMT, and Band for regulated activities. No sports. For important days… EMT test on May 15th to be NY certified.
Very Respectfully,
MIDN Gabaldo, 4th Class
Band Company 2011
Officers:
President- Jeanne McDonald usmma@wi.rr.com
Treasurer-Bob McDonald
Other Contacts:
Birthday Cards-Debbie Waller
Fundraiser- Julie and Alice
Newsletter- need volunteer
Boodle Parties- need volunteer
Website- Jim Smits