USCGA Alumni Association Awards

Distinguished Alumni

To honor those alumni who have distinguished themselves and brought exceptionally great honor to the Academy through their outstanding accomplishments and achievements in either military or civilian life; and who serve as outstanding examples of the type of character, courage, leadership, and well-rounded people the Academy seeks to attract.

  • 2023 - VADM Manson Brown '78 - For decades of leadership and service to the Coast Guard and Department of Commerce, and serving as a role model for so many 
  • 2022 - VADM David Pekoske '77 - For his superb leadership and professionalism as the TSA Administrator
  • 2021 - Mr. Sean Plankey ‘03 - For world-renowned expertise in cybersecurity resulting in nomination as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response at the Department of Energy
  • 2020 - CAPT Edward Page '72 - International recognition as expert in oil spill prevention and response, vessell tracking and management, shipping, marine safety, and environmental protection
  • 2019 - CAPT Paul Langlois '76 - Coast Guard hero, distinguished athlete, and amyloidosis survivor
  • 2018 - Dr. Robert J. Brulle '74 - Environmental sociologist and professor emeritus of sociology and environmental science at Drexel University
  • 2017 - CAPT W. Russell Webster '77 - Author and public speaker on the book The Pendleton Disaster Off Cape Cod: The Greatest Small Boat Rescue in Coast Guard History
  • 2016 - Mr. Jim Ellis II '66 - Fellow with the Center for Arctic Study and Policy
  • 2015 - VADM Roger T. Rufe '65 - President & CEO of the Ocean Conservancy
  • 2014 - Professor David D. Caron ’74 - Dean of Dickson Poon School of Law in London, England
  • 2013 - Dr. Robert E. Leggett, ’63 - 30 years of service to the CIA and to his community
  • 2012 - LCDR Francis A. Nicolai - Supreme Court Justice - State of New York
  • 2011 - ADM Thad W. Allen ’71 - Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard 2006-2010
  • 2010 - CAPT Lawson W. Brigham ’70 - Arctic/Antarctic Sailor and Scholar
  • 2009 - Mr. Frank J. Iarossi ’59 - President, Exxon Shipping; Chairman & CEO, ABS
  • 2008 - Mr. John C. Armacost ’58 - President, ITT Pumps & Equipment, Class Agent
  • 2008 - RADM Alfred P. Manning, Jr. ’51 - Dist. Commander, Volunteer for CG retiree programs*
  • 2007 - CAPT Calvin B. Early ’52 - USN Neurosurgeon and CG Auxiliary Pilot
  • 2007 - ADM J. William Kime ’57 - Commandant, U. S. Coast Guard 1990-1994*
  • 2006 - CAPT George E. Krietemeyer ’59 - President of Pterodactyls, Hall of Heroes Founder
  • 2005 - Mr. Roger O. Walther ’58 - Co-Founder & Chairman of First Republic Bank
  • 2004 - LCDR William B. Hewitt ’59 - President of Sirius Ventures, Inc.
  • 2003 - CAPT Thomas J. Haas ’73 - Dean of Academics, USCGA 1998-2003
  • 2002 - ADM James M. Loy ’64 - Commandant, U. S. Coast Guard 1998-2002
  • 2001 - VADM John D. Costello ’52 - Chairman of the Board, CG Foundation
  • 2001 - ADM John B. Hayes ’47 - Commandant, U. S. Coast Guard 1978-1982*
  • 2000 - RADM Richard M. Larrabee ’67 - Commander, First Coast Guard District
  • 2000 - CAPT Quentin R. Walsh ’33 - Navy Cross WWII – Cherbourg and Normandy*
  • 1999 - Dr. Thomas P. Cheatham ’44 - Industry and Government Leader
  • 1999 - ADM Russell R. Waesche ’06 - World War II Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard*
  • 1998 - RADM Thomas T. Wetmore III ’48 - Director, Pequot Foundation
  • 1997 - Dr. William A. Gross, Jr. ’46 - Professor Emeritus, Univ. of New Mexico
  • 1997 - VADM James A. Hirshfield ’25 - Vice Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard 1954-1962*
  • 1996 - ADM Robert E. Kramek ’61 - 20th Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard
  • 1995 - RADM Richard W. Schneider ’68 - President, Norwich University
  • 1994 - CAPT David A. Sandell ’61 - President, Mitchell College
  • 1993 - CAPT John A. Gaughan ’70 - Maritime Admin., Special Assistant to SecDot
  • 1992 - CDR Bruce E. Melnick ’72 - Coast Guard’s First Astronaut
  • 1991 - Mr. Dan A. Colussy ’53 - President, Pan American and Canadian Airlines
  • 1990 - Mr. G. William Miller ’46 - Chairman, CEO Textron Corp., Sec. of Treasury

*Awarded Posthumously

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Distinguished Faculty

To honor and express the Associations gratitude to those senior USCGA faculty members who extraordinarily inspire their students and fill their minds with knowledge and excitement, and who have exemplified the art of teaching.

  • 2023 - Dr. Kassim Tarhini - Civil Engineering Professor
  • 2022 - CAPT Anna Hickey '97 - For her service as Professor of Management in the Management Department and Department Head
  • 2021 - CAPT Gregory Hall ‘95 ​- For his service as a Professor of Chemistry in the Science Department and Department Head
  • 2020 - Not awarded
  • 2019 - CAPT Melinda McGurer '89 - Professor of Mathematics, Math Dept Head
  • 2018 - Professor Erik Wingrove-Haugland - Professor of Humanities
  • 2017 - Professor Sam C. Wainright, Ph.D. - Professor of Science
  • 2016 - Professor Richard Zuczek - Professor of History
  • 2015 - Professor Karina L. Mrakovcich, Ph.D. - Professor of Marine Science
  • 2014 - Professor David F. Mazurek, Ph.D. - Professor of Engineering
  • 2013 - Professor Jose B. Gonzalez, Ph.D. - Professor of English
  • 2012 - Professor Sharon Zelmanowitz - Professor of Civil Engineering
  • 2011 - CAPT Richard J. Hartnett, Ph.D. ’77 - Professor of Electrical Engineering, Engineering Dept. Head
  • 2010 - Professor Katherine B. Krystinik - Professor of Mathematics
  • 2009 - CAPT Michael A. Alfultis '82 - Professor of Marine Science, Science Dept. Head
  • 2008 - CAPT Mark B. Case, Ph.D. ’79 - Professor of Mathematics, Math Dept Head
  • 2007 - CAPT Robert C. Ayer, Ph.D. ’79 - Professor of Government
  • 2006 - Professor Faye J. Ringel, Ph.D. - Professor of English
  • 2005 - Professor Howard C. Dunn, Jr., Ph.D. - Professor of Civil Engineering
  • 2004 - Professor Judith A. Youngman, Ph.D. - Professor of Government
  • 2003 - CAPT Kurt J. Colella, Ph.D. ’81 - Professor of Naval Architecture
  • 2002 - Professor Geoffrey A. Cardinali, Ph.D. - Head, Department of Health & Phys. Education
  • 2001 - Professor David W. Weber, Ph.D. - Professor of Economics
  • 2000 - Professor Janet A. McLeavey, Ph.D. - Professor of Mathematics, Math Dept Head
  • 1999 - CAPT Wayne R. Gronlund, Ph.D.’69 - Professor of Chemistry, Science Dept Head
  • 1998 - Professor Douglas S. Tolderlund, Ph.D. - Professor of Marine Science, Science Dept Head
  • 1997 - Professor Jordan L. Pecile, Ph.D. - Professor of English
  • 1996 - Professor Ernest J. Manfred, Ph.D. - Professor of Mathematics, Math Dept Head
  • 1995 - CAPT Benjamin B. Peterson, Ph.D.’69 - Chief, Electrical Engineering Section
  • 1994 - Professor Irving H. King, Ph.D. - Professor of History, CG History Author
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Distinguished Service

To honor those individuals whose personal efforts, support, dedication, commitment, and service have extraordinarily contributed to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association.

  • 2023 - CAPT Jay Creech '68 - For over 40 years of dedication to the Alumni Association serving on the Board of Directors, Organizer of the CGA/Catholic Tailgate Tradition, Link in the Chain Contributor, Class Correspondent & Class Gift Committee
  • 2022 - CDR John Metcalf '87 - For his invaluable role as the Alumni Association’s Owners Representative in transforming the Academy
  • 2021 - CDR Mark Harris ‘96 - For his leadership of the Eclipse Legacy Coalition in striving to make the Academy, Alumni Association, and Coast Guard a more inclusive community
  • 2020 - Ms. Eileen Foye Kelly - Director of Alumni Relations '02-'19 - For over 17 years of dedicated service as the Director of Alumni Relations at the Alumni Association 
  • 2019 - Ms. Bonnie Frazier Young - All Present Campaign Cabinet Member '14-'19
  • 2018 - RADM Douglas H. Teeson - Chairman, USCGAAA BoD/Member, CGA BoT
  • 2017 - Mrs. Julia Clark -  First Vice President of Advancement for the CGA Parents Association in gaining their support for the All Present Campaign
  • 2016 - Dr. Robert Byrd '66 - All Present Campaign Cabinet Chair 2014 through present 
  • 2015 - Mr. Jim Ellis '66 - For his service on the Board of Directors and as chair of the Human Resources/Compensation Committee
  • 2014 - CDR James A. Sylvester '71 - Alumni Association President 2004-2014
  • 2013 - Mr. Kerry B. Watterson '78 - For his service on the Board of Directors, Investment Committee and as an Academy Admissions Partner
  • 2012 - CDR Carl Burkhart '62 - Class of 1962's Historical Coast Guard Murals Project Director, Class Correspondent & Homecoming Coordinator, Academy Admissions Partner
  • 2011 - Mr. Robert B. Hallock '72 - Chairman, L44 Project; USCGAAA BOD '05-'08, Chair '07-'08
  • 2010 - CAPT John C. Maxham '66 - Vice President of Development, USCGAAA, 2000-2010
  • 2009 - CAPT and Mrs. Domenico A. DiIulio, Jr. '74 - President of Parents Association, Ombudsman to Academy Scholars program
  • 2008 - RADM Paul E. Busick '66 - Chairman, USCGAAA BoD/Member, CGA BoT
  • 2007 - CAPT Harvey F. Orr '63 - Contribution to Alumni Center of his own handcrafted wood furniture
  • 2006 - Mr. Ronald Blendu '66 - Chairman, USCGAAA/Project Manager for Alumni Center building
  • 2005 - Mr. Thomas L. Mills '70 - Chairman, USCGAAA BoD/Member USCGA BoT
  • 2002 - Mr. Milton R. Rose '67 - Alumni Association Board of Directors
  • 2001 - CAPT James A. Dillian '46 - Chairman of the Board, Alumni Assoc
  • 1997 - CAPT Wayne R. Gronlund '69 - President, SEC Chapter CGAAA 1991-97
  • 1996 - CAPT Alban Landry '55 - Alumni Association Board of Directors
  • 1995 - MAJ Charles L. Cashin, Jr., USAF (Ret) - CGA Parents Association
  • 1994 - CAPT W. E. Wee Smith '53 - Alumni Association Exec. Director 1986-93
  • 1993 - RADM Edward C. Allen, Jr. '38 - RADM Allen Unrestricted Endowment
  • 1992 - CDR D. Gary Beck '72 - Alumni Association President
  • 1991 - CAPT James R. Kelly '52 - Alumni Association Exec. Dir., Bulletin Editor
  • 1990 - Mrs. Jeannette Gagnon Shields - Generous Support of CGA
  • 1989 - CAPT John J. Egan, USMC (Ret) - Intercollegiate Athletics/Traditions Programs
  • 1988 - LCDR William B. Hewitt '59 - Principal Benefactor 59 Endowment Fund
  • 1987 - LCDR Donald R. Claxton '42 - 1st Member of Superintendents Club
  • 1981 - CAPT William K. Earle '40 - Alumni Association Exec. Director 1971-81
  • 1975 - CAPT Malcolm Williams, USPHS (Ret) - CGA Director of Admissions 1947-75
  • 1969 - CAPT George W. Holtzman '33 - Organization of CGA Foundation
  • 1968 - Mr. Paul B. Richardson, USCG Auxiliary - National Coordination of Project AIM (Academy Introductory Mission)
  • 1967 - Dr. Arthur S. Adams - Coast Guard Academy Advisory Committee Chairman
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Distinguished Philanthropist

To honor those whose generosity has provided a truly significant benefit to the Academy and the Corps of Cadets of the Coast Guard Academy.

  • 2023 - Mr. Roger Walther '58 - For substantial generosity supporting athletics facilities and coaching
  • 2022 -  The Parker Family (Mr. & Mrs. Stuart, Veronica Parker & ENS Georgia Parker '22)- For their significant commitment to improve the quality of life for the Corps of Cadets
  • 2021 - The Parents Association - Kate Farrington, Cynthia Orms, Shelly Boardman, Kirk Eleazer, Victor Culp, Maria Montoya
  • 2020 - Mr. Randall Hogan '77 - For his generosity and leadership while serving as the MCOE Campaign Chair
  • 2019 - Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Long '52 (posthumously) - Their planned gift established a $3.2M endowment to support the Fund For American Studies Program, Hopley Yeaton Society members
  • 2018 - Mr. Dan A. Colussy '53 - Established the $1M Colussy Endowment to support the Cadet Honors Program
  • 2017 - Mr. Clarence B. Gauldin -  First non-alumnus nominated, his giving is representative of the widening aperture of our growing and evolving culture of philanthropy
  • 2016 - Mr. Alexander "Sandy" Ogg, Jr. '76 - Lead donor to both the Otto Graham Hall of Athletic Excellence and the Strength and Conditioning Center 
  • 2015 - CDR Kermit R. Meade '51 - Support of the CGA Boxing Program, creation of the Jennifer Rosen Meade Endowment
  • 2014 - Mr. Charles Y. Chittick '49 - Royal Circle, Class of 1949 Endowment and Fund
  • 2013 - Dr. Robert C. Byrd, '66 - For his lifelong financial support of numerous class and Academy projects
  • 2012 - Anonymous
  • 2011 - ADM Robert E. Kramek, USCG (ret), '61 - Royal Circle, Chair-Marine Science Boat Campaign
  • 2010 - CDR Ralph W. Eustis, USCG (Ret), '55 - Celestial Circle, Scholarship & Honors, L44 Campaign
  • 2009 - Mr. Frederick M. Long, '52 - Royal Circle, International Summer Internship Program for cadets
  • 2008 - Mr. Thomas J. Lucey, '65 - Royal Circle, Cadet Investment Club
  • 2007 - Mr. Anthony J. Lutkus, '64 - Generous financial support of USCGA
  • 2006 - Mr. Richard Andrews, '67 - Charter Member, Celestial Circle; Parent's Memorial
  • 2005 - CAPT Frederick F. Herzberg, Jr., '55 - Alumni Center Leadership
  • 2004 - Dr. James S. Tyler, '58 - Endowed Chair and Leadership Development
  • 2003 - CAPT John C. Armacost, '58 - Semper Paratus Club
  • 2002 - CAPT A. David Young, Jr., '49 - Charter Member, Celestial Circle
  • 2001 - CAPT Dudley C. Goodwin, Jr., '47 - Dudley Goodwin Charitable Remainder Unitrust
  • 1999 - CAPT Harry F. Frazer, '39 - Estella Beebe Frazer Endowment
  • 1994 - CAPT Karl O. A. Zittel, '32 - Athletic Hall of Fame Endowment
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Alumni Achievement

To honor those junior alumni whose noteworthy accomplishments have brought great honor to the Academy and to themselves, through their outstanding accomplishments and achievements; and who serve as outstanding examples of the type of character, courage, leadership, and well-rounded people the Academy seeks to attract.

  • 2023 - Mr. Andre Douglas '08 - NASA Astronaut Candidate 
  • 2022 - CDR Jeffrey Janaro '04 - For outstanding achievement as a military lawyer, US Youth Senate Mentor and published author
  • 2021 - CDR Valerie Boyd ‘01 - For outstanding achievement while serving as Lead Critical Incident Stress Management Peer for District One
  • 2020 - LCDR Ginny Nadolny '05 - For demonstrated proven performance and inspirational leadership while serving in a number of high visibility and demanding roles
  • 2019 - LT Kevin Whalen '09 - Commitment to collaborative partnerships with America Samoa in the marine safety field
  • 2018 - CDR William C. Woityra '99 - Fulbright scholar and expert icebreaker sailor
  • 2017 - CDR Rebecca E. Ore '97 - Influential leader in very high profile and demanding roles
  • 2016 - Mr. Christian Soto '03 - Founding Director of Higher Edge
  • 2015 - LCDR Garrett R. Meyer '04 - Elevated readiness level as Incident Management Division Chief at Sector Boston
  • 2014 - LCDR Andrew L. Pate, '02 - Rescue of 10 people as CO of USCGC Nantucket
  • 2013 - CDR John L. Hollingsworth '94 & CDR Mark Vislay '94 - Assisting and contributing to the success of "Coast Guard Alaska" filmed at Air Station Kodiak
  • 2012 - LCDR Sean J. O'Brien '97 - 2009 Coast Guard Pilot of the Year, 2010 Recipient of the Captain Frank Erickson Award
  • 2011 - LCDR Erica L. Mohr, '96 - Children International, USCGAAA BOD 2007-2010
  • 2010 - Mr. Ian M. MacGregor, '97 - Entrepreneur, President of Lobster Place
  • 2009 - LCDR Corinna M. Fleischmann, '98 - First woman to fill a PCTS position at the USCGA Engineering Dept.
  • 2008 - Ms. Elaine Fitzgerald, '97 - Director of Non-Profit providing social programs to youths
  • 2007 - LCDR Sean M. Carroll, '94 - USCGA Assistant Professor of Management, Aide to Superintendent
  • 2006 - CDR Glenn Sulmasy, '88 - First Director, Institute for Leadership; USCGA Associate Professor of Law
  • 2005 - CDR Douglas M. Fears, '89 - National recipient of CAPT David H. Jarvis Award
  • 2004 - LCDR Daniel J. Ostergaard, '94 - Homeland Security Advisory Council, Exec. Director
  • 2003 - CDR Joseph Vorbach III, '87 - USCGA Marine Transportation
  • 2002 - LT Tiffany Olson, '97 - Presidents Critical Infrastructure Protection Board
  • 2001 - LCDR Robert V. Fogel, '83 - CEO, Harvard Business School Interactive
  • 2000 - LCDR James A. Sartucci, '80 - Legislative Director for Senate Majority Leader
  • 1999 - CDR Stephen E. Flynn, '82 - National Sec. Council, Council on Foreign Relations
  • 1998 - LCDR Vincent Wilczynski, '83 - FIRST Robotics Design Competition
  • 1997 - Mr. Donald B. Trone, '77 - Exec. Dir. Investment Management Council
  • 1996 - LCDR Timothy J. Atkin, '85 - Former White House Fellow
  • 1995 - LCDR Vann J. Young, '84 - CO, USCGC Thunder Bay
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Distinguished Volunteer

To honor those who, through their volunteer efforts, provide outstanding service to the Alumni Association and/or to the Academy.

  • 2023 - Kathryn Smith (Daughter of Wee Smith '53) - For years of outstanding support to her late father and the Class of 1953 as reunion organizer and class correspondent
  • 2022 - LT Clare Dorsey '13 - For her leadership and mentorship as a volunteer coach for Women’s Rugby
  • 2021 - Mr. Robert Gonor ‘71 ​- For contributing to the creation of our future Coast Guard leadership and ensuring the lasting legacy of the long blue line as an Admissions Partner
  • 2020 - Mr. Ray Dimmock, Class of 1968 + Academy Admissions Partners: Mr. Bruce Ward ’78, CAPT Greg Johnson ’72, Mr. Earl Burns ’77, CAPT Walt Hanson ’74, and LCDR Tom Wiggans ’84
    • For Mr. Dimmock's volunteer services as a valuable team member of the Alumni Association whose dedication is matched only by his enthusiasm to support the Coast Guard Academy 
    • For the Academy Admissions Partners' unwavering commitment and leadership to support the Coast Guard Academy Admissions Partners Program
  • 2019 - Ms. Sarah Juckett, P.E., '99 - Geographic Liaison for the USCG Women's Leadership Initiative
  • 2018 - Mr. John McCormick - CGA Women's Rugby Assistant Coach
  • 2017 - BMC William J. Anderson - CGA Women's Rugby Coach
  • 2016 - Mr. Paul Duddy '71 - Academy and Cadet Photographer
  • 2015 - Mr. Tom Barile - CGA Boxing Coach
  • 2014 - CDR Jonathan D. Heller '89 - Cadet Musical Director
  • 2013 - CAPT Richard J. Asaro, USCG (ret), '68 - For his work with AIM and training cadets on Eagle summer cruises
  • 2012 - Mr. William H. Thompson, '64 - Otto Graham Golf Classic Chairman, Creator of the Otto Graham Athletic Legacy Fund
  • 2011 - CAPT Carl A. Swedberg, '71 - Class Correspondent and Coordinator
  • 2010 - CDR Sean M. Cross, USCG, '94 - Founder and Chair of Old Bears Alum Lacrosse Network
  • 2009 - CAPT Joseph S. Anderson, '61 - Avid Association Fundraiser, originator of sponsor family program for cadets
  • 2009 - Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, USCG Auxiliary - Assisting CGA Admissions with recruitment of cadets
  • 2008 - Mr. and Mrs. William Plage, '73 - Beautification of Academy Buildings
  • 2007 - Mr. Donald G. Miller - USCGA Assistant Football Coach
  • 2006 - CDR Jeff Farrar, USCGR, '89 - Alumni Association BoD Secretary, Chairman of Investment Committee
  • 2005 - CAPT Joseph & Alice Coburn, '55 - Alumni Center Interior Decorating Committee
  • 2005 - CDR Ralph & Mary Eustis, '55 - Alumni Center Interior Decorating Committee
  • 2003 - Mr. Michael K. Bell, Esq., '67 - Alumni Association BoD Committee
  • 2002 - LCDR Patrick H. Knowles, '83 - Asst Football Coach, Recruiting Coordinator
  • 2001 - LT Matthew T. Meilstrup, '92 - Head Tennis Coach
  • 2000 - Mr. Thomas L. Mills, '70 - Alumni Association Board of Directors
  • 1999 - CAPT Robert C. Boardman, '45 - Coast Guard Museum
  • 1998 - Mr. Clifford Larrabee - Asst. Track Coach
  • 1997 - Dr. John C. Gibson - Cadet Leadership & Development Program
  • 1996 - CAPT Robert T. Getman, '54 - Coast Guard Museum
  • 1995 - CAPT Richard W. Goode, '45 - Coast Guard Museum
  • 1994 - Mr. Allan J. Darling - Asst Track Coach, Cadet Sponsor Family Program
  • 1993 - Professor Richard T. Close, Ph.D. - Asst. Track Coach
  • 1992 - Mr. Charlie Lavarini - Tennis Coach, Track Official, Basketball Asst.
  • 1991 - Mr. LeRoy Falconi - Coach Womens Cross Country, Asst Indoor/Outdoor Track
  • 1990 - Professor Al DeFilipis - Asst. Soccer Coach, Howling Gale advisor
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Distinguished Mentorship

To honor those individuals who provide outstanding support, encouragement and inspiration; serve as role models; and help others discover their strengths, improve their weaknesses and achieve their full potential. These individual contributions have a direct and positive impact on members of the Coast Guard and the broader communities the Coast Guard serves.

  • 2023 - CAPT Jennifer Sinclair '97 and CAPT Michael Sinclair '98 - For decades of distinguished service at the highest levels of the legal and human performance fields while invariably mentoring and fostering a positive, professional and productive culture
  • 2022 - CAPT Leslie High '47 - For over 60 years of unparalleled mentoring and leadership as Class Advisor for the Class of 1965
  • 2021 - CAPT Eva Van Camp ‘97 ​- For her commitment to mentoring across all facets of the Coast Guard workforce
  • 2020 - CDR Camilla Bosanquet '97 - For being an exceptional mentor who goes above and beyond to ensure the success of those who follow in her footsteps
  • 2019 - The Academy Minority Outreach Team - Innumerable contributions to the Academy's strategic goal of recruiting the most diverse and inclusive classes
  • 2018 - WLI Governance Committee, Past & Present - Unrelenting focus on leadership development of women at all levels of the Service
  • 2017 - LCDR Hoon Park '02 - Committed leadership dedicated to improving the personal lives and professional competence of everyone he leads and serves
  • 2016 - CDR Chris German '96 - Executive Officer on CGC MELLON devoted to personal and professional well-being of 180-member crew, CGA cadets, TDY support and the cutter's dependents and families
  • 2015 - CAPT Andrea Marcille '89 - Co-founder of the LEAD Cadet Mentoring Program
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Current Members

CGA Athletic Hall of Fame

Listed by Year of Induction

2022

  • CAPT Mike Moore '77 - Track & Field
  • LT Tamy (Wilcox) Pelletier '97 - Cross Country + Track & Field
  • CDR Ben Keffer '02 - Baseball
  • LT Nicole (Gurr) Fellers '09 - Volleyball
  • LT Christian Brindamour '15 - Swimming
  • 1996 and 1997 Football Teams
  • 1984 - 1987 Women's Rowing Teams

2021

  • LCDR Kim Shadwick '11 - Swimming & Diving
  • LT Pat Bennett '11 - Football
  • Dr. Cheryl Hickey '06 - Tennis
  • 1981 Men's Heavyweight Varsity 8 - Rowing
  • 1951 Football Team - Football

2020

  • Mr. Allen Thompson III '98 - Football
  • Dr. Jackie James-Lyttle '00 - Track & Field
  • LCDR Chuck Arena '07 - Baseball
  • LCDR Bobby Brown '08 - Swimming & Diving
  • Mr. Lane Johnson '90 - Swimming & Diving
  • Mr. Kyle Gahan '00 - Swimming & Diving
  • LT Al Sowers '08 - Basketball
  • LT Melissa Martinelli '10 - Women's Basketball

2019

  • CDR Josh Fant '98 - Track & Field
  • CDR Edward Hernaez '98 - Football
  • Ms. Darby Schlaht '03 - Swimming
  • LCDR Michael Flint '07 - Cross Country, Track & Field

2018

  • CAPT Richard Howes '95 - Swimming
  • LT Jeff Prebeck '08 - Men's Basketball
  • LT Carl Luxhoj '11 - Track & Field
  • LT Amanda (Frederick) Montour '11 - Softball
  • 1963 Men's Football Team - First team ever inducted as the only unbeaten and untied team in program history

2017

  • LCDR Bill Zack '80 - Rowing
  • CDR Craig Sattergtren '81 - Wrestling
  • Mr. Drew Orsinger '96 - Track & Field
  • CDR Christian Lee '97 - Football, Baseball, Track & Field
  • CDR Gretchen (Wagner) Jones '96 - Track & Field, Cross Country
  • CDR Robert Hueller '96 - Swimming
  • LT Hayley Feindel Greaver '12 - Softball

2016

  • CDR Mark Harris '96 - Basketball
  • Mrs. Janine (Lavallee) Bowman '95 - Pistol
  • CAPT Ty Rinoski '89 - Football
  • CDR Kathy Hamblett '80 - Rowing
  • Mr. Tom Bell - Football Head Coach

2015

  • CAPT Sue Bibeau '80 - Sailing, Basketball, Gymnastics
  • Mr. Dave Stalters '80 - Cross Country, Indoor & Outdoor Track
  • Mr. Robert McCaffrey '80 - Football, Wrestling
  • Mr. Chris Cieplik '92 - Soccer

2014

  • CAPT Joseph Maka '64 - Football, Baseball, Pistol
  • CDR George Capacci '75 - Wrestling, Football
  • CDR Jennifer Yount '81 - Volleyball, Basketball
  • CDR Aaron Waters '94 - Football, Baseball

2013

  • John Wuestneck '62 - Sailing
  • CAPT Jesse Karl Moore '88 - Swimming
  • CAPT Pedro Jimenez '91 - Tennis
  • Jennifer Walther (Revelle) '91 - Basketball, Softball, Track
  • Honorary Member Coach Pete Barry - Head Basketball, Head Baseball Coach

2012

  • CDR Robert W. Christiansen '65 -  Football, Wrestling, Track
  • CAPT Jeffrey P. Novotny '89 - Soccer
  • CAPT Jeffery M. Peters '89 - Football
  • CDR Brendan D. Kelly '92  -Baseball

2011

  • CAPT Laurence Somers '65 - Basketball, Outdoor Track
  • CDR Patrick L. Shuck '73 - Basketball
  • Mr. Steven C. Hargis '80 - Crew
  • Mr. Dale L. Chittenden '81 - Football, Wrestling

2010

  • Mr. David W. Hastings '62 - Baseball, Basketball, and Soccer
  • Mr. Mark J. Yost '80 - Wrestling
  • Ms. Anne M. (O'Neill) Sebastian '88 - Basketball, Softball, and Tennis

2009

  • CDR Stephen T. Ciccalone '75 - Football, Wrestling
  • RDML John H. Korn '79 - Soccer
  • Christine L. MacMillian '87 - Basketball, Softball, Sailing, Volleyball

2008

  • CAPT Steven Bellona ’73 - Cross Country, Indoor, Outdoor Track
  • CAPT Chris Sinnett ’83 - Wrestling, Sailing
  • CAPT Hal Olson ’73 Veteran – Cross Country, Track
  • Honorary Member CAPT W. E. Smith ’53 – Sports Dir./Support of Athletic Programs

2007

  • CAPT James I. Doughty ’54 - Rifle
  • Ms. Patricia D. Giannattasio - Head Coach Women’s Volleyball

2006

  • CAPT Paul A. Langlois ’76 - Crew
  • CAPT Steven G. Hein ’74 - Indoor and Outdoor Track, Football
  • CAPT Scott F. Kayser ’74 - Indoor and Outdoor Track, Football

2005

  • Mr. Robert Brooks - Spring Board Diving Coach 
  • CDR Elijah Flynn ’75 - Indoor and Outdoor Track 
  • CDR William Randall ’82 - Crew 

2004

  • CAPT Carl W. Selin - Director of Athletics and Physical Education
  • Mr. Robert C. Benson ’54 - Basketball & Baseball
  • Mr. Steven G. Schember ’67 - Football – Outdoor Track
  • CAPT James F. Murray ’76 - Wrestling
  • CAPT Robert E. Mobley ’79 - Basketball
  • CDR Molly K. Riordan ’83  - Softball and Volleyball

2003

  • CDR K. Kyle Moore ’83 - Swimming
  • CDR James B. Ellis, II ’66 - Football, Wrestling, Baseball
  • Mr. Michael P. Butler ’78 - Football & Wrestling
  • Mr. William P. Reilly ’53 - Veteran – Football & Baseball

2002

  • VADM James D. Hull ’69 - Wrestling & Football
  • CAPT Robert E. Reininger ’78 - Crew
  • Mr. Murray W. Boggs, Jr. ’53 - Veteran – Football & Basketball
  • Dr. Leroy E. Falconi - Honorary – Women’s Cross Country Coach

2001

  • Dr. Hallie E. Gregory - Honorary – Coach: Basketball & Track
  • CAPT Leonard J. Kelly ’74 - Football
  • Mr. William J. Schmitz ’76 - Football, Baseball
  • CDR David D. Skewes ’79 - Gymnastics
  • CDR Kurt Colella ’81 - Indoor & Outdoor Track

2000

  • CDR Lee T. Romasco ’78 - Soccer, Baseball

1999

  • CDR Scott E. Hartley ’77 - Swimming
  • LCDR Alex O. Simonka ’79 - Football, Basketball, Baseball
  • Mr. Charles L. Dennis - Head Swimming Coach
  • Mr. Don C. Pinhey - Coach: Baseball, Football, Tennis, Volleyball

1998

  • ADM James M. Loy ’64 - Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track; Coach
  • CAPT Thomas Bernard ’70 - Sailing, Basketball
  • Mr. Larry Rutledge - Asst Head PE Dept.; Coach: Track, Football

1997

  • Mr. James M. Sharpe ’64 - Football, Wrestling 
  • CAPT Dennis G. Bohlayer ’73 - Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track 
  • Dr. Ray Cieplik - Assoc Dir of Athletics; Head Coach Men’s Soccer 

1996

  • Mr. Alexander J. Ogg, Jr ’76 - Football, Baseball 
  • CAPT Thomas J. Haas ’73 - Head Softball Coach 

1995

  • RADM Edward J. Barrett ’66 - Football 
  • Mr. Thomas L. Mills ’70 - Wrestling 

1994

  • CAPT Donald E. Estes ’71 - Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track
  • Mr. Martin C. Hoppe ’65 - Soccer, Basketball
  • CAPT James T. Clune ’48 - Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Wrestling
  • Professor Geoffrey Cardinali - PE Dept Head; Coach: Gymnastics, Track

1993

  • CAPT Larry L. Davis ’37 - Basketball, Baseball, Football
  • Mr. Dennis J. Brady ’63 - Cross Country, Track
  • CAPT Bruce W. Platz ’71 - Track, Football

1992

  • Mr. George M. Rynick ’49 - Wrestling
  • CDR Steve C. Martin ’64 - Sailing
  • CAPT Robert W. Thorne ’69 - Soccer, Baseball, Tennis

1991

  • CAPT Darrell W. Starr, Jr. ’48 - Football, Wrestling; Wrestling Coach
  • Mr. Robert E. Leggett ’63 - Basketball, Baseball
  • CAPT Thomas J. McCarthy ’64 - Football, Basketball, Track

1990

  • CAPT Arthur Johnson ’36 - Football, Swimming, Baseball
  • CDR William Park III ’60 - Sailing; Sailing Coach
  • Mr. James Lightner ’62 - Football, Wrestling

1989

  • CAPT Richard Rea ’33 - Football, Basketball
  • CDR Greg Magee ’69 - Indoor/Outdoor Track
  • Mr. Dave Dubois ’69 - Basketball, Baseball
  • Mr. Steve Eldridge - Coach: Cross Country, Wrestling

1988

  • CAPT Karl O. A. Zittell ’32 - Football, Basketball
  • CDR Frank Grundman ’58 - Football, Baseball
  • Mr. Joseph P. DiBella ’62 - Cross Country, Wrestling, Track
  • Mr. Roger Guyas - Trainer: 1960-88

1987

  • CDR Frank B. Carter ’44 - Football, Basketball; Asst Coach Track, Baseball
  • Mr. Terrill M. Gloege ‘57 - Sailing
  • Mr. William H. Thompson ’64 - Football, Baseball

1986

  • CDR John Dorsey ’45 - Football, Basketball
  • CAPT T. D. Combs, Jr. ’57 - Football, Baseball, Basketball
  • CAPT William B. Howland '59 - Soccer, Basketball, Baseball
  • Mr. William A. Stowe - Crew Coach: 1971-85

1985

  • CAPT Walter R. Richards ’25 - Coach: Football, Pistol, Rifle
  • CAPT Miles H. Imlay ’26 - Football; Asst Football Coach
  • RADM Bobby F. Hollingsworth ’55 - Football, Baseball
  • CAPT James H. Parent ’60 - Football, Basketball, Baseball

1984

  • RADM Robert A. Duin ’48 - Football, Basketball, Baseball
  • CAPT Harold E. Fallon ’57 - Basketball; Basketball Head Coach 1960-62
  • HMCS Amond H. Steele - Trainer 1943-57

1983

  • VADM Wayne E. Caldwell ’48 - Football
  • CAPT Lawrence A. White ’51 - Sailing, Rifle, Wrestling, Boxing
  • CAPT T. S. McGowan, USPHS - Team Doctor 1934-37

1982

  • RADM Thomas T. Wetmore ’48 - Football, Basketball, Baseball
  • RADM O. S. George Lively ’52 - Football, Wrestling, Track
  • Mr. Jack Cruise - SID 1959-71; Day Sports Writer 1931-82

1981

  • CAPT Stanley C. Linholm ’27 - Basketball, Pistol, Rifle
  • CAPT William J. Tillo ’54 - Football, Wrestling, Track
  • CAPT Otto E. Graham - Director of Athletics; Football Coach

1980

  • CAPT H. Lynch ’46 - Football, Basketball
  • CAPT R. P. Cueroni ’53 - Football, Baseball
  • RADM Christopher Knapp ’31 - Boxing Coach; Cross Country Coach

1979

  • CAPT Charles Columbus ’31 - Football, Basketball, Baseball
  • CAPT John M. Austin ’45 - Football, Basketball
  • CAPT Frank Kapral - Coach: Wrestling, Football; Bus. Mgr.

1978

  • RADM Charles Tighe ’35 - Football, Boxing
  • CAPT Edwin Daniels ’53 - Football, Baseball

1977

  • CAPT Harold J. Land ’37 - Football, Boxing, Baseball
  • CAPT N. C. Spadafora ’53 - Football
  • CAPT Lee H. Baker ’22 - Football

1976

  • RADM Chester L. Harding ’31 - Football, Basketball
  • CAPT William J. Russell ’53 - Football, Basketball, Baseball

1975

  • Mr. William F. Cass ’37 - Football, Basketball, Baseball
  • VADM Mark A. Whalen - Football, Baseball
  • CAPT Paul F. Foye - Coach: Basketball, Baseball

1974

  • LCDR L. T. O’Neil ’41 - Football, Boxing, Baseball
  • CAPT S. B. Vaughn ’50 - Football, Basketball, Baseball
  • Mr. Nelson W. Nitchman - Coach: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Intramurals

1973

  • CAPT R. Waldron ’38 - Football, Basketball, Baseball
  • RADM J. F. Thompson ’42 - Football
  • CDR J. Merriman - Dir of Athletics; Football, Basketball, Baseball

1972

  • ADM E. J. Roland ’29 - Football, Basketball
  • CAPT J. H. Forney ’33 - Football, Basketball; Director of Athletics
  • RADM J. J. McClelland ’40 - Football, Basketball, Boxing
  • LCDR H. K. McClernon - Trainer: Boxing Coach 1928-5
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