ALUMNI
The Army and Navy Academy Alumni Association (ANAAA) fosters a strong bond between graduates and current Cadets, uniting them through shared experiences since 1910. ANAAA supports the Academy by preserving its legacy and enhancing outreach, ensuring the campus thrives for future generations. Recent projects include renovating the Atkinson Museum to showcase Academy artifacts.
GOLDEN ‘A’ SPOTLIGHT BRAD LARSEN ’72
The Golden “A” is Army and Navy Academy’s highly coveted award for alumni of distinction who are leaders in their community and make positive societal contributions grounded in the Academy’s tenets. I first arrived in Carlsbad during the summer of 1967. I was at Camp Pacific where I experienced the best vacation of my life to that point. Looking back, it seems like I never left. Instead of returning home that August, my parents informed me I would be attending regular school there, which was a bit of a surprise at first! Fortunately, several of my camp buddies were also transitioning to the Academy, and we all ended up as roommates in a large room in Fegan Hall, originally a deluxe room at The Red Apple Inn.
Fast forward 6 years and I was graduating as an officer at the top of my class, and admitted to college with honors. It was my time at the Academy that I credit all the success I have enjoyed in my life Read More
Brad Larsen
Board Trustee and Golden A Recipient
GET INVOLVED
GET Attending Army and Navy Academy is a turning point in a young man’s life, equipping him with the motivation, grit, and skills necessary to succeed in college and far beyond. Alumni involvement is a key component to helping cadets excel. Here’s how you can give back to the school that set you on your path.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS
President: Jorge Artiles ’96
Vice President: Drew Thomas ’18
Secretary: Lamar Greenwood ’11
Board Members:
Alberto Fernandez ’60
Andy Gilb ’69
Mark Pastore ’75
Randy Stafford ’83
Lane Ginsburg ’88
Jeff Marshburn ’90
Jorge Artiles ’96
E. Vince Torres ’99
NOMINATE THE NEXT GOLDEN 'A'
The Golden ‘A’ is Army and Navy Academy’s highly coveted award for an alumnus of distinction.
Do you know someone who has been a leader in his profession or community and made positive societal contributions grounded in the Academy’s tenets?
Recipients are nominated by the alumni and selected by the Academy’s Board of Trustees.
Email us if you know an alumnus who you wish to nominate.
POST A REVIEW ON A REVIEW SITE
These are all websites where you can post reviews and tell personal stories. In addition, feel free to post a review on our Facebook page.
The sites below are linked for your convenience:
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BOARDING SCHOOL REVIEW
PRIVATE SCHOOL REVIEW
GREAT SCHOOLS
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DRINKING FOUNTAIN PROJECT
The Classes of 1953 and 2005 donated a pair of water fountains on campus that have been removed for significant restorations. We especially invite members of those classes to help with the expenses directly related to this project, but the association welcomes support from all alumni.
Suggested Donation: $100
CADET REFERRAL REWARDS
By referring cadets to the Academy, you give the gift of a life-changing experience to this generation’s aspiring leaders while forwarding your Warrior legacy.
Army and Navy Academy offers our thanks to every alumnus who refers a cadet. We will send you a $1000 gift card upon a referred cadet’s successful enrollment to the Academy. For details, please contact the Academy’s Dean of Admission, Chris Thaeler ’01 at (760) 547-5231 or by emailing cthaeler@armyandnavyacademy.org.
NOMINATE AN HONORARY ALUMNUS
Being recognized as an honorary alumnus is a great distinction for individuals who have served the Academy in an exemplary fashion and influenced cadets in a positive manner. We recognize a limited number of honorary alumni annually. Please submit your nomination by email so that we can do our due diligence and process potential honorees.
THE NAMETAG PROJECT
The Nametag Project is a recent alumni-initiated project located in our our recently renovated museum at the forefront of campus. Have your cadet nametag displayed for posterity.
Suggested Donation: $40
YOUR WARRIOR PRIDE
The Academy’s bookstore now offers a wide variety of top-quality spirit wear for men and women. You can be Warrior Proud in a variety of styles. When you’re on campus, feel free to drop by the Cadet Store for more great Army and Navy Academy gear. We are Warrior Proud!
SUPPORT THE ACADEMY
Army and Navy Academy’s long tradition of excellence is made possible by the generous commitment of time and effort from our distinguished alumni. Cadets thrive with the benefit of alumni involvement, and from the networking opportunities, business connections, and lived experience each alum brings back to the Academy. If you are unable to give of your time, please consider making a tax-deductible gift to the Academy in support of our mission to educate, mentor, and develop good character and leadership in young men.
SHARE YOUR ANA STORY
We’d love to hear about your own experience at Army and Navy Academy and its impact on your life! Send us your story, or tell us about other alumni happenings here.