U S Naval Academy Alumni Association
Class of 1985 - Fortuna Favet Fortibus
Another glorious day for ’85! The weather didn’t stop us from starting with the morning memorial service to the re-climb of Herndon to lunch get together and finally the reunion dinner!
Over $2000 was raised for Luke’s Wings charity. Thank you for participating in the raffle and supporting a good cause.
More classmates checked in today and continued to make the weekend great!
Tomorrow – it’s tailgate time!
Get ready to show the ’85 spirit!
Go Navy! Beat Air Force!
’85 is continuing the momentum of our 30th reunion! What a great turnout it has been so far. Thanks to all that have made the trek!
We packed Fado’s last night! Some pictures are posted on last night’s blog. Others are in the Facebook group. Let’s get them uploaded so we can always remember this is the reunion to remember!
Weather Update: Looks like Joaquin is turning to the NW and heading out to the Atlantic. It will still be wet so dress for the weather. I’m sure our classmates up above had something to do with it, too!
Here is today’s schedule:
Friday October 2nd
(0730-1900) – Midshipmen Store Hours
(0800-1500) – Rick Campbell at the Mid Store signing his books(0900-1700) – Visitor Center Hours
(0900-1700) – Museum Hours
(0900-1700) – Reunion Registration Check-in Westin Hotel
(0900-1000) – Memorial Service Singers meet in St. Andrew’s Chapel
(1000-1100) – Memorial Main Chapel
(1030-1100) – Dedication of the ADM Larson Administration Building
(1100) – HERNDON 3.0!!!!!!!
(1350-1500) – Superintendent Briefing and Alumni Association Welcome to all classes Mahan Hall
(1915-2030) – Jewish Service in Levy Center
(1800-2200) – Dinner Banquet at the Stadium Lawrence Banquet Room
(1830) – Informal Business Meeting at Class Dinner
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Let’s have a Great ’85 Day!
It’s 6 AM. Breaking info before the morning report. Joaquin decides to make a right standard rudder maneuver and slowly turn away from the coast!
It will still be rainy but who cares!
Remember to carry rain gear and we CLIMB!!!!
What a first day it has been! From check-in through the kick off party at Fado’s (and more), ’85 is reconnecting and bonding. It is wonderful to see old and new friends, catch-up, start to tell sea stories and more! Even the USNA Superintendent, Vice Admiral Carter ’81 spent time mingling with we ’85ers.
Many photos were taken – some have been posted to FaceBook and others have yet to be shared. Here is a sampling of some:
Tomorrow’s schedule:
Shuttles start departing the Hilton Garden Inn for the Westin at 0800 and at 0830 from the Westin to Gate 1. Please look at the shuttle schedule for more detailed information.
Get rest and prep your positive attitude for tomorrow!
I took an early morning stroll over to the Yard and stop by the Mid Store to see Rick Campbell. I brought my copies of Trident Deception and Empire Rising with me which he gladly signed.
Rick Campbell signing Angela Orlando’s copies
If you haven’t got your copies, take a walk over today, tomorrow, or Saturday and get your copies! Remember, each book sold this weekend is a donation to the class fund to help defray the cost of our fallen spouses’ widows attend the reunion. If you already have bought copies, please let me know which books, where you got them, and the format as each book bought by a classmate is also a donation.
Thank you so very much, Rick Campbell!