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.
As you look at the calendar at the bottom of this newsletter, you'll note that there is no school on February 17 for Presidents Day and February 21 for a faculty professional development day. School is in session, however, for the interim days of February 18-20 and we expect to see your Cadet's smiling face in class.
Journalist and father of an ANA Cadet, K. John Lee published an opinion piece in the Oklahoman this week and the content won't be surprising to any ANA parent or alumnus. Titled Today's young men are doing worse than their fathers. How can we fix that? Lee reflects on his son Peter's educational needs, ".. I’ve come to understand how critical it is to create environments that align with boys’ unique needs and tendencies. Peter’s experience illustrated this point perfectly, which went beyond his educational experience. He had been struggling in a traditional environment that emphasized conformity and rote learning. He needed structure, discipline, and a sense of purpose ― qualities he instinctively sought and ultimately found at an all-boys military school." ANA is a unique academic environment for young men and we are currently in collaboration with Dr. Michael Gurian, an expert on the science of male brain development and specifically in how boys learn, on a white paper to be published soon. We will share that when it's live.
This past weekend, Anshul Bhide (’28) delivered an unforgettable performance in the Humorous Interpretation category of his speech tournament. Up against tough competition, Anshul memorized a full script and acted out multiple characters—an impressive feat on its own. But what happened next was even more remarkable: Anshul swept the entire tournament! He not only secured 1st place overall but also won every single round from every judge—an achievement that rarely happens. Congratulations, Anshul! Your hard work and talent continue to make the Warrior community proud.
Are you signed up for your 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
Warrior College Acceptances – Celebrating Our Cadets’ Future!
The hard work and determination of our Cadets are opening doors to incredible opportunities! We are proud to recognize their college acceptances so far, which include:
Service Academies & Senior Military Colleges: West Point, Texas A&M, The Citadel, Norwich University, University of North Georgia
STEM & Aviation: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical (Prescott), Purdue, Cal Poly Pomona
Top National Universities: USC, Penn State, Rutgers, University of Toronto, Santa Clara University, Binghamton University, Stony Brook University
State & Regional Schools: University of Arizona, Arizona State, University of Oregon, Boise State, Grand Canyon University, multiple UC and CSU campuses
We will continue to update this list as more acceptances roll in—congratulations, Cadets!
It's Time to Order Graduation Supplies
Attention Army and Navy Academy Seniors: Please use this Jostens link to order senior graduation items including graduation announcements, seniors keepsakes, and senior apparel. You must place your order no later than Wednesday, February 26, so Jostens has time to print the paper products that will be delivered to the school in the spring. If you have any questions, please contact Mark from Jostens, at mark.boyer@jostens.com or reach out to senior advisor, Cory Hughes at chughes@armyandnavyacademy.org.
Warrior Athletics Update
Wrestling: Congratulations to our Warrior wrestlers! Eight Cadets are heading to the Division 4 Championships this Saturday, February 15 at Mar Vista High School in Imperial Beach. The competition kicks off at 8 AM—best of luck to our wrestlers and Coaches Kyle and Steve!
Soccer: Warrior Soccer holds first place with a 3-1 record and faces a decisive matchup tonight February 13, against Calvin Christian. A win secures the league championship, while a loss places us in second—let’s bring home the title, Warriors!
Basketball: The Warriors wrap up their regular season tomorrow at Escondido Charter. JV tips off at 4:30 PM, followed by Varsity at 7:30 PM. Playoff seedings will be announced Saturday afternoon—stay tuned!
Lacrosse: Lacrosse season is off to an exciting start, with over 20 Cadets hitting the field. Interested in joining? See Coach Moss as soon as possible!
Swim: The Swim team held its first meeting this week, where Cadets met Coach Nikola, who brings a strong background in swimming and water polo. Training starts next week after the break!
Track & Field: Track season kicks off next week, with Cadets training at MiraCosta College and Cal State San Marcos multiple times a week. Get ready to hit the ground running!
Volleyball: Volleyball officially begins next week! Cadets should keep an eye out for emails from Coaches Brunson, Duane, and Jo for details on the season ahead.
Go Warriors!
Join the Warriors at the Carlsbad 5000!
Get ready to hit the pavement! Army and Navy Academy is running as a team in the Carlsbad 5000 on April 6, 2025, and we want YOU to be part of the action. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun challenge, this event offers an unforgettable oceanfront course, an energetic atmosphere, and a chance to represent the Warriors!
Led by Commandant Miraco, our team is open to Cadets, parents, alumni, and friends. ANA's color guard will be opening the first race called the Masters and the Elite Invitational.
Not a runner? We also need 30 volunteers to help out on race day!
Volunteers: We’d love your support! Please coordinate with your JROTC instructor to sign up.
Learn more about the event here. Let’s make this a race to remember!
Don’t Miss Out - Our Newport Beach Dinner Party Is Just 2 Days Away!
Join us this Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm for an evening celebrating relationships. Whether you’re an alumnus, or a current or former ANA parent, come enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and lively conversation. It’s a wonderful opportunity to build connections, share stories, and learn more about the Academy’s impact.
Join us for a spirited weekend celebrating Army and Navy Academy’s proud traditions! From Friday, March 21, through Sunday, March 23, our campus will be buzzing with events for cadets, alumni, parents, and community supporters alike. Highlights include the Alumni & Parent Mug Social, the Military Review and Awards Ceremony, engaging presentations, reunion photo ops, a friendly softball
game, and more. Cap it off with a relaxing pancake breakfast and insightful discussions on service academies and scholarship opportunities. This is the perfect weekend to gather with the entire ANA family, forge new relationships & memories, and celebrate achievements.
What's more?!
Our Jon Higgins Annual Golf Tournament & Gala will take place on Friday, March 21, at The Links at Lakehouse, San Marcos, CA. Kick off the evening with Happy Hour, followed by a relaxed Gala featuring a mouthwatering dinner, flowing drinks, a live auction, music, a photo booth, and special honors for our Distinguished Warrior
Award recipients and Elite Athlete Hall of Fame inductees. Come out to enjoy a memorable evening, support our cadets, and celebrate the very best of ANA.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, celebrate, and support our ANA Cadets!
For more details or to connect, 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!
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
Feb 14 - End of Grading Period 4.
Feb 17 - Washington's Birthday - no school.
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 4 - JROTC Program of Accreditation (JPA) Inspection.
Mar 5 - Annual ANA Talent Show from 2:15-3:30 pm.
Mar 6 - "The Commandant's Own" USMC Drum Corps performs at ANA at 3:00 pm.
March 8-16 - Spring Break - no school.
Mar 21-23 - Warrior Family & Alumni Weekend. See the schedule on our website.
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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