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U N I T E D S TAT E S N AVA L AC A D E M Y
APRIL 4, 2013

S TA R WA R S S O F T WA R E E N G I N E E R T E AC H E S AT N AVA L AC A D E M Y
Hollywood may be a long way from Annapolis, but through the experiences of Cmdr. Kevin Blenkhorn, one of the creators of Yoda in the most recent Star Wars films, midshipmen can get a taste of what happens behind the bright lights. Blenkhorn (USNA 91) served 10 years on active duty before pursuing a civilian career in computer graphics with Industrial Light & Magic, the company behind such graphically complex films as Star Wars, Avatar, and Star Trek. I had the privilege of working on episodes one and three of Star Wars, said Blenkhorn. Its great to work with people who are on the cutting edge of technology. The people who were hired to work on that movie pushed computer science to the max.
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Thousands of Naval Academy officers and midshipmen gathered in the famed Tecumseh Court Apr. 1 to rally in support of the nationally-recognized sexual assault awareness month.
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M I D S R A L LY F O R S E X UA L A S S AU LT AWA R E N E S S

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The Naval Academy Ethics Team recently received first place in the Berg Cup Competition, a nationally-known undergraduate business ethics competition held each spring at the University of Pittsburgh.
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Naval Academy Midshipman 2nd Class Margaret Gilroy is featured in Glamour Magazines May issue as a winner of the magazines Top 10 College Women competition. Photo by Aaron Richter

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M I D W I N S AV I AT I O N W E E K L AU R E AT E AWA R D

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USNA ANNOUNCES FAC U LT Y P RO M OT I O N S

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

GARD EN CLUB

The Naval Academy Garden Club will meet April 16 for a Spring Garden Tour at the home of a NAGC member. The tour of the azalea garden will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the opportunity to create mini-May baskets from clippings selected from the garden plantings. The group will lunch at The Killarney House Irish Restaurant and Pub. For further information, call Renee Little at 410-268-4924.

S EAWORLD ADM I S S I O N

In 2013, members of the military and as many as three dependents may enter SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or Sesame Place parks with a one-day complimentary admission. Register at http://www.herosalute.com

WOMENS CLUB

The Naval Academy Womens Club will hold its annual fundraiser April 28, 1-5 p.m., at the DoubleTree Hotel. It will feature a high tea and our own version of Antiques Roadshow. Local appraisers will give the first 100 ticket holders a free appraisal of their treasure. Fee is $45 per person. All proceeds benefit Fisher House and our local scholarship efforts. For more information email nawcreservations@gmail.com.

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Reserve Air Force Maj. Barbara Wujciak (USNA 84), chief optometrist with the 916th Aerospace Medicine Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, N.C., offers her perspective on her time at the Naval Academy and serving today. >>ALUMNI ASSOC

B ASEB ALL TAKES THREE OF FOUR FROM ARMY

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SEMESTER NEWS FROM USNA STEM PROGRAM

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L AT E S T WAV E TO P S N OW AVA I L A B L E

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2013 SPRING SEMESTER PA R A D E S C H E D U L E

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N AV Y R E P U R P O S E S O L D TECHNOLOGY

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