Members of the 9th Company participated in an emotional and unforgettable reenactment of the oath of office on the 50th anniversary of our induction into the Navy and USNA. The oath was administered by CAPT Jaja Marshall, USN, USNA Chief Engagement Officer and can be seen in this video.
In attendance from 9th Company were Jack Fernandez, Mark Haring, Carl Jensen, Stephen Koronka, Wayne Leong, Fred Shutt, John Spegele, Lee Yarberry, and Robert Zalaskus. Company mate Marcus Fisk joined via Facetime from France. Joe Alvite (17th Co.) and fellow Echo Company mate Al Baker (10th Co.) sporting a dixie cup, joined the ceremony. Class scribe extraordinaire Vince Balderrama later caught up with the group at the Officers Club to retell old tales and pledge the blue and gold.
The group also spent time at the Naval Academy Columbarium to honor company mates Ty Glasgow, Harry Woods, and Kevin Foley, who passed much too young. All in all, a very memorable way to mark our 50th anniversary of I-Day!
