Issue No.145 | 1.09.2025

Welcome to this week's issue of the Weekly Warrior newsletter.  Inside you'll find updates on our cell phone policy, attendance policy, athletics activities, and several upcoming events.

Thank you for being part of our Warrior community!

In its ongoing mission to provide a focused and enriching academic environment, Army and Navy Academy has announced a new Personal Electronics Policy designed to limit the use of cell phones and personal electronic devices during the academic day and evening hours. This initiative reflects the Academy’s dedication to maximizing Cadets' academic experience while instilling discipline and responsibility.

The updated policy prohibits the use of cell phones, smartwatches, AirPods, and other personal electronic devices in academic buildings, classrooms, the dining hall, and the chapel during the academic day. Cadets in good behavioral standing may use their cell phones, personal computers, and gaming systems during designated evening hours. Authorized usage zones include Cadet rooms, company barracks areas, and specific recreational spaces, such as Bliss Café and the Senior Lawn however, devices remain prohibited in the Mess Hall. Cadets who fail to meet behavioral or academic standards may face restrictions, ensuring privileges are a reflection of personal accountability.

The Academy recognizes the vital role parents play in supervising electronic usage. Parents are encouraged to collaborate with cellular carriers to set data limits or time-based restrictions for their Cadets. In addition, the Academy has outlined clear protocols for emergencies, allowing Cadets or parents to quickly connect via designated Academy resources.

Please refer to the attached linked policy for specific details.

Army and Navy Academy remains committed to preparing Cadets for college and beyond by instilling the values of responsibility, focus, and respect for structure. The updated electronic device policy reinforces these principles and underscores the Academy’s commitment to excellence. For additional information about the policy, please contact LTC Roland Miraco at 760-547-5198 or rmiraco@armyandnavyacademy.org

For those Cadets requesting to leave campus early or arrive late from our scheduled holidays, please be aware that unexcused absences can affect a Cadet's academic performance.  ANA's Academic Policy includes the following guidelines for unexcused absences during a semester: 

• 9-12 unexcused absences - Grade drops by 10%
• 13-17 unexcused absences - Grade drops by 15%
• 18+ unexcused absences - No credit or Withdrawal

Warrior Basketball takes on Bishops School tonight, January 9, at HOME in the Duffield Sports Center.   JV starts at 4:00 pm, and Varsity starts at 5:30 pm.  Watch the games via Hudl fan using this link:  Fan.hudl.com/anawarriors.  Saturday, January 11, the teams head to Westview.  JV kicks off at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 7:00 pm.

Middle School Basketball Warriors have a Friday, January 10, afternoon AWAY game at Pacific Ridge at 3:15 pm.  Warrior Soccer had the week off to practice in preparation for the heavy competition in next week's league matches.

Good luck to our Rugby Warriors competing with Thunder Rugby this weekend in their first match of the season vs San Clemente.  Interested Cadets, please reach out to Coach Brunson ASAP to join the team.

Warrior Wrestling heads into competition on Saturday, January 11, at the Jim Londes Invitational held at Orange Glen High School.  Weigh-ins start at 7:00 am, and matches start at 8:00 am. Congratulations to Tristan Hoag and Antonio Acuna for competing in the Grizzly Invitational this past weekend and for a great Warrior showing.

Warrior Athletics would like to thank the following colleges for stopping by and speaking with coaches and our student-athletes about their colleges: Naval Academy, Dartmouth, Columbia, Rice University, New Mexico State University, and UC Davis, among others to start the college live period for athletes.

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

• Jan 10 - New Cadets begin classes.
• Jan 10-12 - Closed weekend for New Cadet Training.
• Jan 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. day - no school.
• Feb 14 - End of Grading Period 4.
• Feb 17 - Washington's Birthday - no school.

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.