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Issue No.164 | 5.23.2025

Welcome to the Weekly Warrior!

The last week of school has finally arrived and it's bittersweet for all of us!

While we look forward to watching our Cadets grow and mature during their journey at the Academy, we will miss them when they walk out the gates. If you are a Senior, we wish you all the best. Please stay in touch. If you are returning in the fall, we look forward to welcoming you back with an improved campus and reinvigorated enthusiasm to support you as you tackle challenges in the new academic year.

Commencement week events are being captured with professional photography by Carlsbad Photo and video by Kota Productions. The senior college sweatshirt photos, Fire & Ice, Middle School Promotion, Mother & Son Tea, and the Change of Command Parade are already posted here. Keep an eye on our gallery for Commencement photos coming soon.

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Dear Army and Navy Academy Parents and Families,

As we conclude the 2024-2025 academic year, I want to extend my sincere congratulations to our Cadets for their tremendous accomplishments and dedication to academic excellence. Throughout the year, our Cadets have risen to every challenge. They participated in the all-school SAT/PSAT testing day, embraced the rigor of their courses, and completed both semester final exams and AP exams with determination and focus. They worked closely with their teachers during tutorial sessions, office hours, and study halls, demonstrating a commitment to growth, mastery, and personal accountability.

We are especially proud of how our Cadets upheld the high academic standards expected in each class while meeting the demanding expectations of the Army and Navy Academy’s athletic programs and the Leadership Education and Training (LET) program. Their ability to balance these responsibilities speaks volumes about their character, discipline, and perseverance. As summer begins, we hope your family enjoys a season of rest, rejuvenation, and time together. The hard work during this academic year has earned each Cadet a well-deserved break. We look forward to welcoming our Cadets back in the fall for the 2025–2026 school year, ready to build on this year’s successes and continue their academic and personal journey of excellence.

Have an amazing Summer!

Sincerely,

Dr. Patrizia Zary

Dean of Academics, Army and Navy Academy

press release: Army and Navy Academy Class of 2025 Earns Acceptances to Top Universities and Over $4.2 M in Scholarships

Army and Navy Academy Congratulates the Class of 2025!

This year’s graduates have been accepted to 98 unique institutions, including top universities, U.S. service academies, and all five senior military colleges, and have collectively earned more than $4.2 million in scholarships for their academic, athletic, and leadership accomplishments. With a graduating class of only 58 Cadets, this achievement is particularly significant.

"Our Cadets have truly earned the opportunities ahead of them," said Barry Shreiar, President of Army and Navy Academy. "Their hard work, character, and perseverance reflect the core values of our institution and the impact of an environment intentionally designed around what young men need developmentally and neurologically to thrive."

Read the full press release here.

Cadets Share Their Favorite Recipes in the 2025 Warrior Cookbook

What started as an after-school club to support the development of well-rounded and gastronomically self-sufficient young men has grown into a curated curriculum. This special collection features recipes submitted by our very own Cadets, showcasing their creativity, heritage, and growing culinary skills.

This year’s edition is lovingly dedicated to Chef Amanda Miraco, who is not only the founder of the Warrior Culinary Arts program but also the embodiment of the devotion and spirit we strive to uphold within our brotherhood. We are forever grateful for Amanda’s vision, her heart, and the legacy she has built here at Army and Navy Academy.

You can purchase a copy of the Warrior Cookbook on campus through Commencement. A table is set up next to Davis Hall. To learn more or to purchase one over the summer, please contact Leslie Schneider at lschneider@armyandnavyacademy.org.

Recognition of ANA Cadets for Excellence in Boys' Volleyball!

It’s an honor to share that two of our Cadets, Nate Webber and William Jin, have been awarded the Breitbard Certificate of Athletic Achievement by The San Diego Sports Association for the 2025 Boys' Volleyball All-Ocean League.

Nate Webber – First Team
William Jin – Second Team

The Breitbard Hall of Fame, established in 1953 by Robert Breitbard, honors athletes who have excelled athletically in San Diego or who are native San Diegans and have achieved athletic fame elsewhere. Over 155 athletes have been inducted, including icons such as Bill Walton, Tony Hawk, Ted Williams, and Tony Gwynn. This accomplishment speaks to the dedication and hard work that Nate and William bring to their game. Congratulations to both!

ANA Volleyball League 1st and 2nd Team members

Move Out Route and Procedures

For those still needing this information, below is a map and route instructions for the move-out procedure today.

Enter via Carlsbad Blvd and first stop at the location indicated on the map with a Red Cross.

- ANA Health Center staff will return medications here.

- Move to the "blacktop" which is labeled "P" and park off to the sides. DO NOT BLOCK THE THRU TRAFFIC.

- Cadet Companies will be labeled by cones/letters. Band (nearest Atkinson) Alpha/Charlie/Bravo on Anderson Lawns. Echo Co will be staged within Bliss Cafe and Flight IVO Snack Shack.

- Drive slowly and EXIT through the Crean Gate moving South on Garfield St and turn left onto Beach Ave (traffic light @ Carlsbad Blvd)

Parents may also park outside the school and pick-up Cadets there.

Save the Date: Warrior Weekend in Las Vegas

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable Warrior Weekend in Las Vegas, August 22-24 packed with school spirit, connection, and celebration. More details and RSVP information coming soon!

save the date for Warrior Weekend in Vegas

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

Aug 4 - Move In for Athletes, Cadre, and ESOL Cadets
Aug 8-10 - Mini OCC
Aug 11 - Move in for New Cadets
Aug 11 - Faculty In Service
Aug 18 - Move in for Returning Cadets
Aug 19 - First Day of Fall Classes
Aug 22-24 - Warrior Weekend in Vegas

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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.