Welcome back to another edition of the Weekly Warrior newsletter. In this issue, you'll find a round-up from almost every department with reminders for upcoming events.
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Thank you for being part of our Warrior family!
Make sure you have signed up for Parent/Teacher/TAC conferences over Warrior Family Weekend. Use this link to pick a time. If you have any questions, contact Amber Smith at Amsmith@armyandnavyacademy.org
This Saturday, February 8 from 8:00-11:00 am is mandatory Grading Period 4 (GP4) Saturday School for Cadets who are not meeting academic standards. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dr Patrizia Zary, Dean of Academics at pzary@armyandnavyacademy.org or Ms. Maya Ramirez, Assistant Dean at mramirez@armyandnavyacademy.org. Saturday School for GP5 will be on March 29, 2025.
On Saturday, Feb 1, 2025, our robotics team, Team Warrior, competed for the first time in a regional robotics competition hosted by the 8th Brigade JROTC headquarters and executed by the JROTC cadre in San Diego. Our team placed 3rd out of 24 teams and won the Best Robot Design award. Team Warrior went to the competition with 5 members: Tyler Hansen - lead programmer and drive team coach, Nicolas Chestnut - hardware/builder, Arav Gupta - drive team scouter and notebook, Pratheek Ganta - notebook lead, and Cohen Lu - team captain and robot driver.
Every year, there is a new game for vex robotics. This year, it was to score donuts of the same color onto “stakes”. For the first 15 seconds of the match, the robot moves on its own without any human input. Whichever side gains the most points during this time, gets a bonus to their score. After this period, there is a minute and 45 seconds of driver control where the drivers would control the robot to move these mobile stakes to positive or negative corners which would add or subtract points on that mobile stake based on the color of the donut that is on the stake. During the last 30 seconds of this driver control period, robots can drive to the center of the field and extend to climb the ladder one step at a time.
The robotics competition itself consisted of qualification matches and elimination matches. In qualification matches, you are ranked based on how many wins you have and how many win points your robot scores during the matches. The higher you rank in qualification matches, the more priority you have on alliance selection as the matches are two teams vs two teams. When all the alliances are selected, they are put into a round-robin system for the elimination matches. Our team sadly lost at the quarter finals when our robot got stuck.
Team Warrior had an amazing day of fun and met many other JROTC Cadets from other states and cities.
ANA is exploring a potential partnership with IXL, a dynamic learning platform offering a comprehensive program with unlimited practice in math, language arts, science, social studies, and Spanish. This program covers thousands of skills, all aligned with the Common Core standards. IXL is designed to help your Cadet progress at his own pace, ensuring he receives personalized learning experiences. The adaptive nature of the program means that it will adjust based on demonstrated understanding, providing the right level of challenge and support to learn.
This partnership with IXL will be a valuable resource in helping Cadets strengthen their skills, build confidence, and achieve mastery in various subjects. By using IXL, Cadets can work through concepts at a pace that suits them, reinforcing what they learn in the classroom and addressing any gaps. Additionally, IXL's ability to cater to diverse learning styles aligns with the Gurian model, which emphasizes differentiated instruction based on individual learning needs and strengths. By integrating IXL into our curriculum, we are supporting the unique cognitive and developmental patterns of each Cadet.
This semester, ANA welcomed a new math faculty member, Kevin Roberson, who took over the AP Physics course from Ms. Mitchell. Kevin is a graduate of the University of Washington and taught math for three years in the greater Seattle area. He also holds teaching certifications in Social Science and general science. In his spare time, he designs card games and launches them on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. You can drop by the Critical Game Theory club to play one of them! He also rides an electric unicycle to work and would love to talk about it if you asked him. Welcome Mr. Roberson to the Warrior family!
The Counseling Team has been actively engaging with the Junior Class to guide them through the college admissions process and ensure they are well-prepared for senior year. Through targeted discussions, students gain valuable insights into SAT preparation, personal statements, college list building, and application essentials. These sessions provide a structured approach to navigating the complexities of college admissions while encouraging students to reflect on their goals and aspirations. By starting early, these Cadets can enter senior year with a strong foundation and a clear plan for their future.
Army and Navy Academy will be running as a team in the Carlsbad 5000 on April 6, 2025. This race has been a spring tradition in Southern California since 1986 and features a full weekend of running festivities. The 'World's Fastest 5k' welcomes runners of all ages and paces to a fast oceanfront course with unforgettable views and an energetic atmosphere. The full day of racing culminates when the fastest-running professionals on the planet look to set new world and national records in the Elite Invitationals! Our team captain is Commandant Miraco. Learn more about the event here and adults can register to run here. We are looking for about 30 volunteers for the event. Cadets wishing to register should coordinate with the Commandant. Special pricing applies for Cadets.
Warrior Wrestling brought it big time last weekend, at the Coastal Conference. Porter Lynch took first in the conference and four Cadets took second place in their respective weight classes; Lucas Pilcher, Tristen Hoag, Antonio Acuna, and Cole Koenen. Congratulations for a second time to Tristen Hoag who went on to take second place at the Escondido Invitational later in the weekend. The team looks to have eight wrestlers participate at the CIF Division 4 competition this weekend Feb 7 and 8. The location for this event hasn't been posted.
Warrior Soccer sits in first place at 3-0 in the league heading into their final home match on Friday, February 7 against St. Joseph Academy at 3 pm. Warrior Basketball has their final regular season home game on Friday, February 7 vs Del Lago at 5:30 pm for JV and 7:00 pm for Varsity. Lacrosse starts Monday, February 10 with team meetings at 3:30 pm. Lacrosse players - meet in Coach Moss' room, swim will have a meeting on Monday upstairs in Duffield at 3:00 pm. All other spring sports start in the next few weeks.
Find ANA Athletic's most up to date news and scores on their Instagram channel at ArmyNavyAthletics.
Join Us for a Special ANA Community Event in Newport Beach!
The Advancement and Admissions teams have partnered to host an exciting dinner party in Newport Beach, CA. We are working diligently to build our relationships and show appreciation for our alumni, while bringing together current families, and former families from the area. This is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with the ANA community, share experiences, and enjoy an evening of great food, drinks, and conversation.
We encourage all local alumni and families to attend! Connect with ANA alumni, meet current and prospective families, and learn more about the Academy’s ongoing impact.
Calling ALL alumni, parents, & community supporters! Come celebrate the Academy's cherished traditions and dynamic community on March 21-23, 2025. This fun-filled weekend includes a variety of activities for Cadets, parents, alumni, and families. From the Jon Higgins Annual Golf Tournament and Gala on Friday to the Military Review
and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, there’s something for
everyone. Enjoy engaging presentations, reunion photo ops, and a lively softball game! Wrap up the weekend with a relaxing pancake breakfast and insightful discussions about service academies and military scholarships. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of camaraderie, achievement, and shared Warrior spirit!
What's more?!
Mark your calendars for a day you won't want to miss! We'll be hitting the course for our annual Golf Tournament & Gala on Friday, March 21, at The Links at Lakehouse, San Marcos, CA.
Kick off the evening with Happy Hour, followed by a casual Gala featuring a delicious dinner, flowing drinks, a live auction with Hollywood’s Jesse Shapiro,
music, a photo booth, and special recognitions for our Distinguished Warrior Award recipients and Elite Athlete Hall of Fame inductees.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, celebrate, and support our ANA Cadets!
Need to connect on events? Please don't hesitate to reach out to Simone Brown, Assistant Director of Advancement, at (760) 547-5274 or sbrown@armyandnavyacademy.org
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
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Coming March 2025, we will be launching a monthly alumni newsletter to strengthen connections and keep you informed. Here’s a preview of what you can expect:
Brotherhood & Camaraderie - Celebrating the bonds formed at the Academy with alumni success stories, mentorship opportunities, and updates on reunions and "Where Are They Now?" profiles.
Tradition & Legacy - Showcasing the Academy's rich history and the lasting impact of alumni, including throwback photos, historical highlights, and the legacy created through philanthropy, achievements, and more.
Academy Updates - Stay informed about campus progress, faculty accomplishments, and cadet achievements. We’ll also share ways you can support the Academy through donations or volunteering.
Alumni Engagement - Learn about upcoming alumni events, networking opportunities, and ways to connect with other alumni.
Impact & Community - Celebrate how alumni are making a difference in their communities, industries, and beyond.
If you have any alumni related news, success stories, or to spotlight an alum, please reach out to Simone Brown, Assistant Director of Advancement at
(760) 547-5274 or sbrown@armyandnavyacademy.org
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
Feb 11 - Picture make-up day for Cadets, faculty and staff.
Feb 14 - End of Grading Period 4.
Feb 17 - Washington's Birthday - no school.
Feb 19 - JROTC Program of Accreditation (JPA) Inspection.
Feb 20-23 - Harvard Model Congress (HMC).
Feb 21 - Faculty and Staff Professional Development Day - no school.
Feb 23 - 47th Military School Band and Choir Concert hosted on campus at ANA. The concert begins at 2:00 pm.
Feb 26 - Grading Period 4 Awards. Livestreamed on YouTube. Attend in person inside Duffield.
Mar 5 - Annual ANA Talent Show from 2:15-3:30 pm.
March 8-16 - Spring Break - no school.
Mar 21-23 - Warrior Family & Alumni Weekend. See the schedule.
In addition to our social media channels, including Flickr where we store our Cadet captured photos, you can find professional photography of Army and Navy Academy's major events and sports coverage in the embedded links. Watch our military reviews and parades on our YouTube channel and all HOME football and basketball games on Hudl.com. Stay in-the-know on ANA Athletics on Instagram at ArmyNavyAthletics.
Army and Navy Academy, 2605 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA, 888.762.2338
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