US Naval Academy alumni welcome newest midshipmen

Stephen Phillips

On June 1, the US Naval Academy Alumni Association, Hampton Roads Chapter, honored the area candidates who were awarded appointments to attend the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. A Plebe Recognition Dinner was held in honor of the appointees and their parents at the Naval Air Station Oceana Officers' Club.

Local appointees are Benjamin Fasseel, Kecoughtan High 2005 and the Naval Academy Preparatory School; Jeffrey Iiams, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy; and Stephen Phillips, Hargrave Military Academy. Area appointees are Andrew Adelson, Frank W. Cox High School; Caitlin Castello, Hickory High; Kelsey Cellon, Ocean Lakes High; Tara Chapmon, Cox High; Aaron Dixon, Tallwood High; William Garland, Kellam High; Nicholas Hanley, Landstown High; Joseph Lannetti, Matthew F. Maury High; Kenneth O'Loughlin, Maury High; and Jessica Parks, Deep Creek High.

Hampton Roads Daily Press