Alumni Newsletter April 2016 Homecoming Schedule and Sign Up Coming Events. Memorial Service in Honor of Hollis "Holly" Cheshire '15H, TAPS

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1 Alumni Newsletter April 2016 Homecoming Schedule and Sign Up Coming Events Alumni News: Memorial Service in Honor of Hollis "Holly" Cheshire '15H, TAPS The memorial service for Hollis "Holly" Cheshire '15H, TAPS will be held in the Chapel of St. Cornelius the Centurion on the Valley Forge campus, on Saturday, April 23 at noon. As most of you already know, Holly passed away on Easter Sunday after a long illness. Holly joined the staff at Valley Forge Military Academy & College in October, 2009, as Director of the Forge Fund. Previously she had worked at Malvern Prep for 21 years in Development and Marketing, at Gwynedd-Mercy College, Germantown Academy, and at her own alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania. During her 6 ½ years here she led the Forge Fund in raising over 10 million dollars, and made innumerable friends among the school's alumni, parent, staff, and other friends. In the words of President Stacey Sauchuk, "Holly's leadership of the Forge Fund, and her devotion to making the school stronger in the most caring of ways, were without question. Her departure leaves an immeasurable hole in the fabric of the school." 4th Annual 1LT Joseph Theinert Memorial 5K Run/Walk To register or to make a donation, go to: Our 4 th Annual 5K is THIS SATURDAY. Don t forget to register! This event is open to everyone, runners and walkers alike. Conquer the course on your own, or do it as a team. Whatever way you choose to do it, you will victorious crossing the finish line! Registration is 8:00 am Saturday at O Hara Field.

2 Robert Bob Levy 63C Robert M. Bob Levy 63C, a longtime lobbyist and campaign consultant in Tallahassee and South Florida, died on Tuesday. Levy was 67, having celebrated his birthday March 27. Levy was a Vietnam veteran and was awarded the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, The Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and three Purple Hearts, his bio says. He attended Valley Forge Military Academy and Penn State University. John Ensle 14 On 4 March 2016, John Ensle, VFMA 14, graduated from U.S. Army Ranger School. During his time at VFMA John served as C Company First Sergeant, C Company Commander, and Academy Battalion Commander. John started Ranger School on 4 January 2016 with 365 fellow students. John was one of only fifty-two students to successfully complete the course on his first attempt without recycling any phase. This is an amazing accomplishment and those of us who knew John knew that if anyone could do it, he could. John currently serves in 1 st Ranger Battalion, 75 th Ranger Regiment. He served a deployment in Afghanistan and some of his awards include the Combat Infantryman s Badge, Ranger Tab and Parachutist Badge. Mark Pretz 10, 13C Mark Pretz 10, 13C, former Regimental Commander and Cabrini College Graduate has made his mark of excellence again. He is pictured here with Radnor Fire Chief being awarded the coveted Fireman of the Year Award. Mark s drive and dedication to helping his teammates and his community shines through. Mark has achieved a high degree of leadership from his time here at VFMA&C to his professional life. We congratulate Mark on this award and hope for his continuing success in his future as a paramedic/firefighter.

3 Mark Kelton 74 The Center for the Advancement of Security Studies at Valley Forge Military College was pleased to present a World Class Symposium on 21 st Century National Security Challenges: From ISIS to Cyberspace in Mellon Hall. This very well attended symposium featured a panel of 4 experts in the world of security from political to big business. Representing the Alumni Association was Mark Kelton 74, a former Central Intelligence Agency Executive with 34 years of experience in intelligence operations, most recently as the Deputy Director of the National Clandestine Service for Counterintelligence. The well attended discussion provided current and up to date information about everyday events and problems that we face in our world today. Professor Earl Catagnus, Director of the Center, was our Moderator for this incredible event. The Anthony Wayne Legion Guard The following appointments to the Anthony Wayne Legion Guard are announced. Cadets selected to fill the positions within the AWLG Rifles are based on seniority and not necessarily on position in the Corps of Cadets. (A) HEADQUARTERS AWLG To be Commanding Officer AWLG Cadet Captain Ryan Joyce To be Executive Officer AWLG Cadet Captain Jared Knightly To be Sergeant Major AWLG Cadet Sergeant Major Joshua Rosen To be Special Staff AWLG Cadet Captain Alex Hammond Cadet Captain Juan Martinez-Rodriguez Cadet Captain Stephen Mayonne-Paquin Cadet Captain Alex Raub Cadet Captain Jennifer Sprengelmeyer Cadet First Lieutenant David Litovsky Cadet First Lieutenant Victor Ochei Cadet First Lieutenant Rafael Sanz Cadet First Lieutenant Dominic Tarallo Cadet First Lieutenant Hannah Terwilliger Cadet First Lieutenant Akshay Thevar

4 (B) THE AWLG RIFLES To be Commanding Officer Cadet Captain Vladimir Korol To be Executive Officer Cadet Captain Karl Klein To be Platoon Leaders Cadet Captain Tyler Umphred Cadet Captain Tyler Eccles To be First Sergeant Cadet Sergeant Major Eric Kumar To be Platoon Sergeants Cadet Sergeant Major Damien Frombach Cadet Sergeant Major Miguel Ramirez To Be Members AWLG RIFLES A Company B Company B Company Luis Arias Zane Barber Alexander Hess Kyle Greco Joshua Crisler Matthew Horsky Thien Long Tran Javier Diaz Campos Jared Hughes Hayden Freeman Evan Robins C Company G Company I Company Alexander Consentino Bryan Aviles-Ortiz Laron Buie Andrew Ku Natacha Blondeau Elizabeth Cross Qinghao Lin Demetrius Colclough Sean Felix Romeo LoGiurato Wesley Collins Brendan Fogarty Dallas Newland Monica DiNoto Donald King Armani Resto James Hozey Nathan Morris Alexander Rusin Mason Mueller Morgan Patterson William Schweizer Nicholas Shields Anthony Sicari Benjamin White Nicolas Yanez (C) THE AWLG DRAGOONS To be Commanding Officer Cadet Captain Alexander Ross

5 To be Members AWLG Dragoons D Troop Maximilian Chisick Po Chia Tseng (D) AWLG CANNONEERS To be Commanding Officer Cadet Captain Nicholas Palendech To be Members AWLG Cannoneers E Battery Ricardo Arguello Galo Patrick Bradshaw Salvatore Buono James Burke Dakota Hopely Jaden Kelly William Reppert Joshua Simmonds-Raphael Grant Smith (E) THE AWLG BAND (Band and Field Music) To be Commanding Officer Cadet Captain Gabriel Henderson (Band) To be Members AWLG Musicians Band Christopher Bilardo Zongda Che Arianna Lozano Tevyur Mosley Thomas Stovall Field Music Jerome Hay Anthony Howard Cameron Saunders Daniel Watkins

6 Valley Forge Military Academy & College Invites you to join us in celebration of the 2016 Alumni Homecoming Weekend Friday, April 29 - Sunday, May 1, 2016 RECONNECT WITH YOUR ALMA MATER Visit with the President of VFMA&C Dr. Stacey R. Sauchuk *** Meet and visit with the 88th Corps of Cadets *** Meet and visit with the faculty and staff of VFMA&C *** Meet and greet your former classmates and fellow Alumni For additional information, please contact: VFMA&C Alumni Office or 2016 Homecoming Chairman Tom Goldblum 69 Paul Lea IV 87, 89C Ph.D. (610) (240) tgoldblum@vfmac.edu paulmlea4@gmail.com

7 Alumni Homecoming Weekend 2016 Sequence of Events (Subject to change) SEE DRESS CODE ON NEXT PAGE Friday, April 29 12:00 p.m. Registration Meet and Greet/Networking in Sara Crawford Room, Mellon Hall Alumni merchandise will be available for sale ties, patches, coins, t-shirts, hats, etc. 12:30 a.m. March to 2nd Mess with your former cadet company Main Area 2:00 p.m. ROTC 100 Year Ceremony Mellon Hall Ballroom Cake Cutting 4:00 p.m. State of the Forge Address Mellon Hall Ballroom, AABOD General Meeting 6:00 p.m. Alumni Cocktail Reception Eisenhower Hall Raffle Silent Auction Saturday, April 30 8:00 a.m. Rehearsal Band Concert including alumni Mellon Hall, Ballroom 8:30 a.m. Registration - Meet and Greet/Networking in Sara Crawford Room, Mellon Hall Alumni merchandise will be available for sale - ties, patches, coins, t-shirts, hats, etc. 9:00 10:30 a.m. Post Visitation All Barracks open, 1 Room will be designated for inspection. Society of the Golden Sword Reception (by invitation only, at Crossed Sabres.) 10:30 a.m. Dedication of Eric Fisher Wood Jr 37 Memorial 11:00 11:30 a.m. Manual of Arms Competition Alumni vs. Cadets Parade Field 11:30 a.m. Drill Team Demonstration Parade Field 12:00 p.m. Regimental Review 88th Corps of Cadets Parade Field Alumni March On & Salute to the Corps of Cadets Parade Field Reviewing Officers Dr. Sauchuk, COL Gallagher, LTG Perna, MG Lord, AABOD Executive Committee, Past Regimental Commanders Reunion Class Pictures behind reviewing stand immediately after the parade. 1:30 p.m. BBQ Luncheon Mellon Hall Terrace 3:30 p.m. William T. Gans, Jr. '59, '61C Memorial Band Concert Mellon Hall Ballroom 6:00 p.m. Alumni Receptions for all classes Eisenhower Hall 7:00 p.m. Alumni Dinner & Silent Auction Mellon Hall (All 5 year reunion classes will be seated together) Entertainment by the World Famous Kevin Pierce, 79, 81C (Former RC) Sunday, May 1 9:00 a.m. Alumni Breakfast Mellon Hall Rotunda 11:00 a.m. Chapel Call and Alumni Memorial Chapel Service Chapel Choir / Alumni Participation Guest Speaker, Dr. Barry Sandrew Ph.D. 66 Neuroscientist, inventor, serial entrepreneur, and pioneering film maker who invented colorization and 3D conversion of feature films. Class Representative from the 50 year reunion class of 1966 Silver TAPS Ceremony Laying of the Wreath at the Founder s grave

8 SPECIAL NOTES Dress Code The dress code for all events during Alumni Homecoming Weekend is coat and tie, or business casual. It will be strictly enforced and greatly appreciated by Staff, Faculty, Cadets and fellow Alumni. Those inappropriately dressed may be asked to change prior to participating in the events. Smoking The entire VFMA&C post is a tobacco free/non-smoking facility. Your cooperation will be appreciated by everyone. Safety and Security Inappropriate behavior or activity on the post will not be condoned or tolerated. Specified Barracks and other buildings will only be open for visitation on Saturday morning during specific times. For safety and security reasons, all Barracks are off limits to all Alumni and their visitors at all other times. Please respect the privacy of the cadets living quarters. Like all US Service Academies and Armed Forces, VFMC is a co-ed institution and is proud of the high-quality female cadets we recruit. Anything less than proper respect will not be condoned or tolerated. Miscellaneous Handicapped bathroom is located in Mellon Hall, 1 st Floor. Bathrooms in Mellon Hall, Eisenhower Hall and Bower Hall (2 nd Floor). Shuttles and golf carts available all day, please be patient. Photos of the weekend can be obtained through and go to Academy or College photo and then to Photo Album on the left toolbar. Boodle Shop, Cadet Store, Museum and Library will be open at convenient times during the weekend. To register for Alumni Homecoming Weekend, please contact Tom Goldblum at: tgoldblum@vfmac.edu or call or register at: *If you do not pre-register by April 24th, you will not have your yearbook photo on your name badge and cadet company that you were assigned.*

9 2016 Alumni Homecoming Registration Friday, April 28 - Sunday, May 1, 2016 Appropriate attire is required for all events (Coat & tie, or business casual for men; dresses or dressy slacks for women) ALL EVENTS PASSES (includes admission to all of the individual events below) Alumni Weekend Sponsor Personal Sponsorship of Alumni Homecoming Weekend ($350 per sponsor; includes All-Event Pass at $135, and a $215 contribution to the Alumni Association) # Sponsors (@$350) Total Cost: $ # Spouse/Guests (@$135) Total Cost: $ Sponsors may register via telephone directly by calling Tom General Three-Day Pass ($135 per guest / $ via EventBrite*) INDIVIDUAL EVENT RESERVATIONS: # Attending Total Cost: $ FRIDAY Afternoon Second Mess ($15 per person / $16.76 via EventBrite*) # Attending Total Cost: $ Evening Alumni Cocktail Reception ($20 per person, $30 after 4/10, additional fees on EventBrite (Raffle and silent auction to benefit the Alumni Association and the Forge Fund) # Attending Total Cost: $ SATURDAY Outdoor BBQ Luncheon ($25 per individual / $27.27 via EventBrite*) # Attending Total Cost: $ Alumni Cocktail Reception and Dinner includes open bar; must be 21 or older to drink) ($70 per person / $74.56 via EventBrite*) # Attending Total Cost: $ SUNDAY Alumni Breakfast Mellon Hall Rotunda ($20 per individual / $22.01 via EventBrite*) # Attending Total Cost: $ Gift to the Forge Fund to support the 88 th Corps of Cadets: $ Total Enclosed: $ To participate in the William T. Gans, Jr. 59, 61C Memorial Band Concert on Saturday afternoon, please contact Bandmaster Phil Evans by phone ( ) or by (pevans@vfmac.edu) *EventBrite is an online payment service. The slightly higher price reflects a convenience fee and is not required for anyone submitting their payments by mail. Sponsors may avoid this fee by registering by mail, or by telephoning Mr. Tom Goldblum 69, 71C, Director of Alumni Relations, at To register online, please go to:

10 Special Requirements or Needs for Homecoming Weekend: Handicap Requirements: [ ] Cadet Escort [ ] Golf Cart Method of Payment (check one): [ ] Check [ ] Visa [ ] MasterCard [ ] American Express [ ] Discover Card Number. Expiration Date: Card Verification Number: (CVN: Last three digits on the back of VISA/MC/DISC or four digits on front of AMEX) Name: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Country: Address: Daytime Phone: Valley Forge Class Years and Cadet Company (Be sure to include these so we can put them on your nametag): Spouse/Guest(s) Names and Relationships: Please make your check payable to VFMA&C Foundation and mail to: Valley Forge Military Academy & College Homecoming Weekend Registration Alumni Office Mellon Hall 1001 Eagle Rd. Wayne, PA If you are paying by credit card you may fax your registration and credit card information to (610) or mail it to the above address. Questions? Check out our website: contact us at (610) or tgoldblum@vfmac.edu. Open parking is available at the General & South Campus parking lots with a shuttle service running to the Main Campus. Please pre-register by Friday, April 22 nd to receive your yearbook photo ID badge. Indicate your company so we can include it on the badge.

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12 Manual of Arms Competition Corps of Cadets vs Alumni Homecoming Weekend Saturday April 30, 2016 Parade Field 10:45 Arrival Time All those interested in competing should contact: John JT Hughes 74, Chairman of the Forge Way Committee Tom Goldblum 69, 71C, Director of Alumni Relations

13 Alumni Gift Items 2015 Alumni Pin - $ Alumni Shield Cufflinks - $40.00 Alumni Tie (Battery Red Tie) - $35.00 Alumni Crest - $30.00 E Battery Ornament - $20.00 To Order call Tom Goldblum 69, 71C Director of Alumni Relations, with your credit card at or to: tgoldblum@vfmac.edu

14 To purchase your copy of this unique video history of the first 40 years of Valley Forge Military Academy & College, narrated by LTG Milton Medenbach, BG Alfred Sanelli and BG Ralph Jones. The cost is $ (Shipping included) Call Tom Goldblum 69, 71C, Director of Alumni Relations or ABOUT THE PAST IN REVIEW On the eve of the 88 th Corps of Cadets, revisit the glorious past of Valley Forge under the inspired guidance of its founder, LTG Milton G. Baker. During those years, precision and excellence in every function were the hallmarks of the finest private military academy in the United States. Thousands of alumni will remember these times with honor and gratitude. First produced in 1987 on videotape but now technologically updated to DVD format, here again is the narrated compilation of all films acquired from the first 40 years of VFMA&C, as submitted by alumni, parents and staff. This 107 minute documentary begins with a stroll through the fire ruins at Devon, and continues at the present site in Wayne, through most of the Baker years into Narration is by LTG Milton H. Medenbach 41H, BG Alfred A. Sanelli 39 and BG Ralph E. Jones. The entire stereo musical underscore is from the many recorded works of the Valley Forge Military Academy and College Band under the direction of the late COL D. Keith Feltham 90H, The Duke (as his respectful nickname evolved) presided over 27 all-scholarship cadet Bands, the longest tour of any VF bandmaster, one whose alumni would later proclaim, Together we stood his inspection, played his concerts and parades; together we cherish his influence on our music and our lives. Also heard are the choral groups of the late COL Robert V. Woodside, organist and choirmaster for the period During his tenure the cadet chorale reached levels of creative performance never seen or heard in the years preceding. Many of the arrangements were written by Woodside himself, a master musician. Director Producer Historian Research DVD Production George Newell 53C Band Ron Tschiegg 52C Band Leonard Quam

15 We will have a limited number of hardback copies for sale at Homecoming Weekend Be the first to get a copy of this new book about our Alma Mater.