Tag: us naval academy
2-Alarm fire destroys Annapolis waterfront home, $1.5M in damage
[do action=”schuh”/] UPDATE 6:00am 10/8/2014: We just heard from Lt. Russ Davies, spokesman for the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, that while the cause of the fire is still under investigation; they feel it was most likely due to a lightning strike from the storms that came through the area last night. The loss is […]
Croquet returns to St. John’s College on April 12th
Bring the whole family to the heart of historic Annapolis for the 32nd Annual Annapolis Cup—a croquet match between St. John’s College and the U.S. Naval Academy. The match promises superb intercollegiate competition and a festive lawn party where watching the spectators is as much fun as croquet. Since the contest began more than two […]
Photo Gallery-2: USNA Graduation 2013
With more than 1000 Midshipmen graduating and being commissioned at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, there is much to see. And much to miss–from the march-on, to Governor O’Malley and President Obama speaking, to the distribution of diplomas, to the candid shots that happen throughout the day. That is why there were two photographers […]
2012 Mayor’s Living Landmarks Awards Recipients Announced
Annapolis Mayor Joshua Cohen is pleased to announce this year’s Mayor’s Living Landmarks Awards recipients. The award honors individuals and organizations with a demonstrated long-term commitment to preserving and promoting Annapolis’ Cultural Heritage. “I am thrilled to honor the three people and one organization chosen as this year’s representatives of Annapolis’ finest Cultural Heritage stewards,” […]
Naval Academy Salutes Annapolis
On Wednesday, the United States Naval Academy presented a Salute to the City of Annapolis with a Brigade of Midshipmen Dress Parade. Parades and military drill are part of the professional training program directed by the Commandant Midshipmen. In addition to a world-class education, all midshipmen receive more than ,2000 hours of education and training […]
Induction Ceremony 2012 (PHOTOS)
After a day of getting somewhat acclimated to life at the US Naval Academy, the plebes took an Oath of Office.. Having been appointed a Midshipman in the United States Navy, do you solemnly swear that you will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign, and domestic; that you […]
Mid Receives Gates Foundation Scholarship
U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman 1stClass Thomas Paul has been selected as a 2012 Gates Cambridge Scholar. Paul is one of 40 U.S. students, and the tenth student from the Naval Academy, to be awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship. Paul, 21, of Norfolk, Va., is mathematics honors major and Chinese minor at the Naval Academy, coxswain […]
Herndon Climb A Disappointment
Superintendent Vetoes Grease What used to be a rite of passage has turned into a laughing stock among alumni of the US Naval Academy. Two weeks ago, outgoing Superintendent, Vice Adm. Jeffrey L. Fowler said that the climb was too dangerous and likely this would be the final year. In what can only be interpreted […]
USNA Commissioning Week Public Schedule
Eye On Annapolis has sorted through the full schedule and pulled out the public events for the upcoming Commissioning Week at the US Naval Academy. For a handy one page schedule to carry with you, please click here. A few events require tickets (some at a cost), please download our one page schedule for full […]
Man Jumps To Death From Naval Academy Bridge
UPDATE 7:30PM, May 8, 2010: Our initial report was correct and The Capital was mistaken. From Anne Arundel County Police: Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to the Naval Academy Bridge in Annapolis on May 7, 2010, at approximately 9:44 a.m. for a male subject lying in the water. Annapolis City Fire recovered the body […]
Ft. Hood Killer At Work In Annapolis
US Naval Academy: Diversity Trumps Quality? An interesting column posted today on Human Events. The columnist made the assertion that political correctness has now trumped qualifications when it comes to the military of the United States. He discussed the red flags which were raised as Nidal Hassan passed through the ranks receiving two promotions only […]
The TSA Kidnapping Saga Comes To An End
Local Blogger Offers No Apologies, Just Delusions It appears that Nicole White’s 15 minutes of fame are coming to an end. She is the Annapolis mother, married to a Navy fighter pilot who was working at the US Naval Academy, who claimed that the TSA took her child from her while undergoing screening in Atlanta’s […]
