Issue No.153 | 3.6.2025

Hello, Warrior Community!

Welcome back to another edition of the Weekly Warrior newsletter. Read on for information about all the happenings at ANA! 

Thank you for being part of our Warrior family!

Spring Break Travel Reminder

To ensure Cadets maximize their academic time, please schedule departures after Friday Formation on March 7. All boarding Cadets must return by 8:00 PM on March 16.

ANA Robotics Team Ranks in Top 10

Army and Navy Academy's Robotics team ranked within the Top 10 teams at last weekend's competition, advancing to the semifinals in the elimination rounds.  Despite tough competition, we still held our own, performing well in the interview process and demonstrating teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience throughout the event.

Cadets Shine at Talent Show with Music, Laughter, and… Hot Dogs?

Last night’s ANA Talent Show was a hit, showcasing the incredible skills—and appetites—of our Cadets!

• Ezekial Garret kicked things off with a lively piano performance of If I Had a Chicken.
• Ray Kim, Kaish Reynolds, Ryan Kang, and Xiaoer Liu delivered a fantastic drum rendition of Just the Two of Us.
• Anshul Bhide had the audience laughing with his award-winning speech and debate piece, The Search for Cindy, where he played six different characters.
• Tiger Fan impressed with his vocal performance of Vast Sea and Sky.
• In the ultimate test of endurance, Nick Pena, Renya Suzuki, Mark Lowe, Frank Sterling, Ellis Cole, Marvin Wilson, and Porter Lynch faced off in a Hot Dog Eating Competition—where Frank Sterling emerged victorious after devouring 8.5 hot dogs in just 3 minutes!
• Kenneth Zhang closed the show with a beautiful performance of Moonlight Sonata on the piano.

A huge thank you to all our Cadets who participated and shared their talents with the Warrior community!

Warrior Athletics Update

Spring Break is almost here, but our Warrior athletes are finishing the week strong!

• Lacrosse takes the field tonight March 6 at Clairemont High School at 7:00 PM, looking to build on their 2-1 record.
• Golf had an impressive showing at the John Morello Tournament on Monday and Tuesday, competing at Native Oaks and Pala Mesa. Well done, Warriors!
• Baseball dominated their final game before the break with a 17-6 victory over Crawford, bringing their record to 2-2.
• Volleyball competed in their first-ever match on Tuesday! They wrap up the week tonight March 6 at Bonsall High School at 5:30 PM.

Great job, Warriors! Enjoy the break, and we’ll see you back in action soon.

Army and Navy Academy is proud to announce that Cadet Landon Schrom, a junior, has been offered the opportunity to continue his education and athletic career at Cornell University. This prestigious offer marks a significant milestone in Landon's journey, as he becomes an Academy standout student-athlete recognized at the national level.

Following the offer from Cornell over the weekend, Landon was also been contacted by Columbia University, Dartmouth, the University of Idaho, and Northern Arizona University to visit their campuses this spring.

Read the press release here.

The ANA Corps of Cadets just completed their JROTC Program for Accreditation (JPA) and earned an incredible 99.75%—the highest score in ANA history! 

A huge thank you to our JROTC instructors, Academy faculty, and staff for their support and dedication throughout the process. This achievement reflects the hard work, discipline, and excellence of our Cadets! 

Get Off Campus With ANA

Cadets can sign up for organized weekend activities by emailing Program Activity Manager, Alex De Los Santos.  Parents can pay for activities by clicking here. The weekend activity calendar is always posted on the website here, under Residential Life.

Catch San Diego Sockers vs. Tacoma Stars at Frontwave Arena on March 30 at 6:05 pm using a discount offer created for ANA.  This offer is available for all Cadets, families, faculty, and staff.  Get Tickets here: Sockers Discount March 30th!

Save the Date! Warrior Family Weekend is Almost Here!

March 21-23, 2025! 

Join us for a weekend of tradition, camaraderie, and celebration as we bring together alumni, parents, and supporters to honor the Academy’s legacy and future.

What’s in Store?
- Jon Higgins Annual Golf Tournament & Gala – Swing into action and celebrate in style!
- Military Review & Awards Ceremony – Honor excellence and tradition.
- Alumni Softball Game – Relive the glory days on the field.
- And More!

But we can’t do it alone! We invite every member of our Warrior family - past and present - to be part of this unforgettable weekend.

Stay in the Loop!
Be sure to check out our weekly Warrior Family Weekend newsletter for event updates, FAQs, and more. Missed last week’s edition? Click HERE to catch up!

Let’s Make This a Weekend to Remember! Get involved today and be part of the celebration!

Don't Miss Out On Meeting The Legend!

Coach John Maffucci will make a special appearance during the Jon Higgins Annual Golf Tournament & Gala, taking place on Friday, March 21 at The Links at Lakehouse in San Marcos, CA. 

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!

Run the Carlsbad 5000 with ANA on April 6!

• Runners:  Register here to join our team.
• Volunteers: We’d love your support!  Please coordinate with your JROTC instructor to sign up.

Led by Commandant Miraco, our team is open to Cadets, parents, alumni, and friends.  ANA's color guard will be opening two races, the Masters and the Elite Invitational. Learn more about the event here.  Let’s make this a race to remember!

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

• Mar 7 - Speech and Debate Club Tournament at Canyon Crest Academy
• March 8-16 - Spring Break - no school.
• Mar 21-23 - Warrior Family & Alumni Weekend. See the schedule on our website.
• Mar 29 - Raider Competition
• Apr 6 - ANA runs the Carlsbad 5000

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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.