60 YearsGraduation
June 5, 1963-2023
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The Official Page of the Class of 1963
Dedicated to that group of 1,205 young men who arrived in Annapolis, Maryland, "...where Severn joins the tide..."  on 7 July 1959 and the 876 who graduated on 5 June 1963, forever linked

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The 60th Class Reunion was held October 19-22, 2023 in Annapolis.
The football opponent was The Air Force Academy.
Go to 60th Reunion main page for pre and post reunion information.


Recently Changed Pages

3/22/24 Hot News-Glenn Laury Inurnment at USNA and Reception
3/21/24 Shipmate--May-June 2024 column
3/16/24 Last Call--Don Hidy (18th Co) died 3/8/24/24.
3/16/24 Deceased Data--Don Hidy (18th Co) died 3/8/24/24. Also added spouse's obituary
3/16/24 18th Company--Don Hidy (18th Co) died 3/8/24/24.
3/14/24 Deceased Data--William Bowen (14th Co) died 3/8/24/24. Also added spouse's obituary
3/14/24 14th Company--William Bowen (14th Co) died 3/8/24/24.
3/14/24 Last Call--William Bowen (14th Co) died 3/8/24/24.
3/13/24 Current Data--Ruth Hull(20th Co)--New Address.
3/12/24 Tradition-- A memory from Keith Reynolds
1/2/24 Tradition--Vietnam Stories--Added Jerry Huss
1/2/24 Tradition--Vietnam List--Added Jerry Huss
3/4/24 Current Data--Pat Wright(4th Co)--Changed home phone number.
3/4/24 Current Data--Doug Tozour(4th Co)--Changed cell phone number.
3/4/24 Current Data--Jim Koehn(4th Co)--Deleted home phone.
2/29/24 Next D.C. Area Luncheon date changed to March 8.
2/21/24 Hot News-Next D.C. Area Luncheon
2/20/24 Deceased Data--Frank Gregory(6th Co)--Added his wife ML obituary. Frank died in 2012.
2/16/24 Deceased Data--Frank Gregory(6th Co)--Added his wife ML has died on February 13, 2024. Frank died in 2012.
2/13/24 Deceased Data--Mick Favor (12th Co) died 2/4/24.
2/13/24 12th Company--Mick Favor (12th Co) died 2/4/24.
2/13/24 Last Call--Mick Favor (12th Co) died 2/4/24.
1/25/24 Current Data--Bill Hollenack(4th Co)--Added his wife Judy's obituary (died 11/20/23).
1/29/24 Deceased Data--Mark Schwing (21st Co) died 1/25/24. Added article from Yorba Linda e-news..
1/29/24 Deceased Data--Mark Schwing (21st Co) died 1/25/24. Obituary to be added.
1/29/24 21st Company--Mark Schwing (21st Co) died 1/25/24.
1/29/24 Last Call--Mark Schwing (21st Co) died 1/25/24.
1/25/24 Shipmate--March-April 2024 column.
1/18/24 Current Data--Tim Harvey--More on Tim's need for assistance from us classmates.
1/18/24 Hot News-More on The Time to Write Your Obituary is Now!
1/17/24 Hot News-The Time to Write Your Obituary is Now!
1/16/24 Current Data--Dave Moore--Slight update to bio.
1/11/24 Last Call--Jon Helstrom (Non-grad) died 2/2/23.
1/11/24 Deceased Data--Jon Helstrom (Non-grad) died 2/2/23.
1/10/24 Deceased Data--John Burns (10th Co)--Change of date of memorial service.
1/2/24 Hot News-Next DC class luncheon is January 16 at ANCC.
1/2/24 Deceased Data--John Burns (10th Co) died 11/13/23.
1/2/24 10th Company--John Burns (10th Co) died 11/13/23.
1/2/24 Last Call--John Burns (10th Co) died 11/13/23.
12/31/23 Gold Pages/Books--Another book by Mike Blackledge
12/27/23 Tradition/Midshipman Memories--Jim Ring's memory of our first Army-Navy game.
12/27/23 Foundation/CAE-Pete Vermaire-Added letter from Pete's wife to Spencer
12/27/23 Deceased Data-Pete Vermaire-Added letter from Pete's wife to Spencer
12/22/23 Deceased Data-Joel Warshaw--Added Dec 2024 photos from his cousin
12/22/23 Hot News-Spencer's Irish Pennants for December.
12/18/23 Deceased Data--David Hull (20th Co) died 12/2/23.
12/18/23 20th Company--David Hull (20th Co) died 12/2/23.
12/18/23 Last Call--David Hull (20th Co) died 12/2/23.
12/15/23 Deceased Data-Glenn Laury (9th Co) died 11/12/23. Obituary added.
12/13/23 Gold Pages/Books--Dirck Praeger new book, "Leatherneck Odyssey
11/28/23 Shipmate--January-February 2024 column--added contact info for Ken Ramsey and Mike Williams widows.
12/3/23 Current Data--Dick Anderson bio update.
11/30/23 Current Data--Tim Harvey need some assistance from YOU.
11/28/23 Shipmate--January-February 2024 column
11/28/23 Hot News-Next Class DC Area '63 Luncheons is January 16, 2024.
11/27/23 Deceased Data--Bill Opitz (2nd Co) died 11/21/23.
11/27/23 2nd Company--Bill Opitz (2nd Co) died 11/21/23.
11/13/23 Last Call--Bill Opitz (2nd Co) died 11/21/23.
11/14/23 Deceased Data--Kenneth Ramsey (20th Co) added current photo.
11/13/23 9th Company--Glenn Laury (9th Co) died 11/12/23.
11/13/23 Last Call--Glenn Laury (9th Co) died 11/12/23.
11/13/23 Deceased Data-Glenn Laury (9th Co) died 11/12/23. Obituary to be added added.
11/13/23 20th Company--Kenneth Ramsey (20th Co) died 10/7/23.
11/13/23 Last Call--Kenneth Ramsey (20th Co) died 10/7/23.
11/13/23 Deceased Data--Kenneth Ramsey (20th Co) died 10/7/23. Page created, obituary added.
11/12/23 Deceased Data--Mike Cronin (18th Co) added photo of Mike's tombstone at Arlington.
11/11/23 12th Company--Mike Williams (12th Co) died 10/15/23.
11/11/23 Last Call--Mike Williams (12th Co) died 10/15/23.
11/11/23 Deceased Data--Mike Williams (12th Co) died 10/15/23. Obituary to be added.
11/8/23 Deceased Data--Jack McDonald (17th Co) died 11/5/23. Obituary added.
11/6/23 17th Company--Jack McDonald (17th Co) died 11/5/23.
11/6/23 Last Call--Jack McDonald (17th Co) died 11/5/23.
11/6/23 Deceased Data--Jack McDonald (17th Co) died 11/5/23. Obituary to be added.
11/6/23 Current Data--Bruce Webb (17th Co) new email address.
11/6/23 17th Company Map-Bruce Webb (17th Co) new email address.
11/4/23 Tradition-Chuck Adams' visit to Hubbard Hall and the new '63 Shell
11/3/23 4th Company-Photos from the 60th Reunion
11/2/23 60th Reunion-Class Dinner program
11/1/23 Current Data--Dick Wyttenbach-Santos (4th Co) new cell phone.
11/1/23 60th Reunion-Memorial Service program
11/1/23 Tradition-60th Reunion-Steve Duncan's Speech at the Memorial Service
10/31/23 60th Reunion-Steve Duncan's Speech at the Memorial Service

Complete Class of 1963 statistical data including class make up, attrition and class standing is found in the "Annual Register of the United States Naval Academy 1963-1964". Click Here to read it online

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Class of 1963 Officers

President: Spencer Johnson
Vice President:   Jim Ring
Secretary:   Mike Shelley
Treasurer: Al Sherman

  Class of 1963 Foundation

President: David Puckett

Class of 1963 Web Page
Webmaster:  Steve Coester

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