Date:

October 05-October 08, 2023

Location:

United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD

# Registered:

572

Event HQ:

Annapolis, MD

Welcome to the USNA Class of 1973 50th Reunion

Welcome to the Class of 1973 50th Reunion! We're looking forward to seeing you! Dates are 05-08 October 2023; please see the schedule of events below. The 50th Reunion Committee has worked to create a great weekend of events!

Class Store:
All purchases of 1973 emblematic items are voluntary. Emblematic items will not be handed out at the reunion. Items purchased by August 13, 2023 will be shipped to your home address before the reunion. Classmates interested in making a purchase can go to the Class Store at www.usnaclasstore.com/73store.html.

Widows of Classmates:
The class has decided to invite widows of classmates to all reunion events at no cost. An anonymous donor has graciously offered to cover the cost of all such reunion events. Widows will be asked to register for the reunion events that they wish to attend when the time comes, but at no cost.

See Event Schedule Classmate Registration

USNA Class of 1973 50th Reunion Schedule

Click here to see the entire schedule

Thursday, 10/05/23
0730 - 1600

Midshipmen Store Hours

USNA Mid Store
101 Wilson Rd, Annapolis, MD 21402

Thursday, 10/05/23
0900 - 1700

Visitor Center Hours

http://www.usnabsd.com/for-visitors/

USNA Visitor Center
52 King George St, Annapolis, MD 21402

Thursday, 10/05/23
0900 - 1600

Museum Hours

USNA Museum
118 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD 21402

Thursday, 10/05/23
0900 - 1300

Golf at "The Preserve at Eisenhower"

The class golf tournament will be held on Thursday at "The Preserve at Eisenhower" Golf Course about 15 minutes from The Westin. There will be a shotgun start at 0900. In order to ensure a shotgun start we have joined with the class of 1973, but our class will be paired together. Notify John Ashmore (730168@gmail.com, 443-994-4924) if you have requests for playing partners.

Eisenhower Golf Course
1576 Generals Hwy, Crownsville, MD 21032

Classmate Point of Contact: John Ashmore , 730168@gmail.com

Thursday, 10/05/23
1200 - 1215

Noon Meal Formation

USNA
Tecumseh Court, Annapolis, MD 21402

Thursday, 10/05/23
1200 - 1800

Reunion Check In at The Westin Hotel

Nametags, the schedule, and other important information will be provided at check in.

Westin Hotel
100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401

Thursday, 10/05/23
1830 - 2030

Shipwreck Party

A meet and greet cocktail party to welcome everyone to the festivities. Dinner will include a pasta station, carving station, coffee/tea and soft drinks, and a cash bar (credit cards or cash). Limited informal seating will be available. Transportation will be provided from The Westin and the Double Tree hotels. Parking is available at The Westin and at the stadium. Dress is casual.

NMCMS N* Room
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Thursday, 10/05/23
1830 - 2030

Reunion Check In at N* Room

Nametags, the schedule, and other important information will be provided at check in.

NMCMS N* Room
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 10/06/23
0730 - 1600

Midshipmen Store Hours

USNA Mid Store
101 Wilson Rd, Annapolis, MD 21402

Friday, 10/06/23
0900 - 1700

Visitor Center Hours

http://www.usnabsd.com/for-visitors/

USNA Visitor Center
52 King George St, Annapolis, MD 21402

Friday, 10/06/23
0900 - 1600

Museum Hours

USNA Museum
118 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD 21402

Friday, 10/06/23
0900 - 1800

Reunion Check In at The Westin Hotel

Nametags, the schedule, and other important information will be provided at check in.

Westin Hotel
100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 10/06/23
1000 - 1045

Class Meeting

The class meeting will be held on Friday at the new Naval Institute Building on Hospital Point, followed by a memorial service to honor those that have gone before us. Lunch will be available for about $10 per person (please select that event and pay). Dress is slacks and collared shirts for men and appropriate attire for women. Transportation will be provided from The Westin and Double Tree hotels.

US Naval Institute Hospital Point
291 Wood Rd, Annapolis, MD 21402

Friday, 10/06/23
1045 - 1200

Memorial Service

Join your classmates and families to offer "fair winds and following seas" to those who have gone before us.

US Naval Institute Hospital Point
291 Wood Rd, Annapolis, MD 21402

Friday, 10/06/23
1200 - 1300

Lunch

Lunch will be served following the class meeting and Memorial Service. Be sure to sign up to be included!

US Naval Institute Hospital Point
291 Wood Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 10/06/23
1200 - 1215

Noon Meal Formation

USNA
Tecumseh Court, Annapolis, MD 21402

Friday, 10/06/23
1350 - 1500

Superintendent Briefing and Alumni Association Welcome to all classes

Opportunity to catch up on the latest USNA news from Admiral Fred Kacher, the interim superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy.

USNA
Mahan Hall, Annapolis, MD 21402

Friday, 10/06/23
1600 - 1715

Dress Parade

An event you don’t want to miss! Special seating will be available for ’73 and significant others. Dress is slacks and collared shirts for men and appropriate attire for women. Transportation will be provided from The Westin and Double Tree hotels. The committee is working on using golf carts for the disabled for events within the Yard.

USNA
Worden Field, Annapolis, MD 21402

Friday, 10/06/23
1800 -

Company Parties

Connect and catch up with your company mates! Contact your Company Representative for details.

Various Locations
, Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 10/06/23
1915 - 2030

Jewish Service in Levy Center

USNA
Levy Center, Annapolis, MD 21402

Saturday, 10/07/23
0730 - 1600

Midshipmen Store Hours

USNA Mid Store
101 Wilson Rd, Annapolis, MD 21402

Saturday, 10/07/23
0900 - 1700

Visitor Center Hours

http://www.usnabsd.com/for-visitors/

USNA Visitor Center
52 King George St, Annapolis, MD 21402

Saturday, 10/07/23
0900 - 1700

Museum Hours

USNA Museum
118 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD 21402

Saturday, 10/07/23
1000 - 1300

Reunion Check In at The Westin Hotel

Nametags, the schedule, and other important information will be provided at check in.

Westin Hotel
100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 10/07/23
1330 - 1530

Reunion Check In at N* Room

Nametags, the schedule, and other important information will be provided at check in.

NMCMS N* Room
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 10/07/23
1330 - 1900

Class Tailgate

The tailgate will be held in the N* room on the Navy side of the stadium. The entrance is on the ground level. A map will be provided in your check in package. Please note that all attendees, including children, must be registered online, even though there is reduced or no charge. Dress is casual. Food and beverages will be provided as follows:

TASTE OF THE CHESAPEAKE MENU: Hot crab dip station with crackers, tortilla chips, vegetables, Herb-marinated grilled chicken, Hot pit beef, Kaiser rolls "Fixin's Bar" - ketchup, mustard, mayo, BBQ sauce, horseradish cream sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, horseradish, Chesapeake Bay oysters served with hot sauce, cocktail sauce, horseradish, lemons, Peel n'eat shrimp with cocktail sauce, Maryland crab soup, Caesar salad, Cole slaw, Homemade salt and pepper chips, onion dip, Fresh baked chocolate chip cookies, double fudge brownies, Nutty Buddies, Unlimited draft beer - McGarvey's Aviator lager, Goose Island, Bud Light, Unlimited red and white wine, Soft drinks, lemonade, iced tea, water, Coffee and tea. Mixed drinks may be purchased via cash or credit card

You WILL need a football ticket to enter the tailgate.

Purchase tickets separately, use the promo code 1973 and this link: Click Here.

Go Navy! Beat North Texas!

Navy Marine Corps Stadium Class Ring Northwest
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 10/07/23
1530 -

Navy Football vs. North Texas

You WILL need a ticket to enter the tailgate.NAAA has provided the class with 1000 tickets for the homecoming football game. There are 292 regular reserve seats and the rest are general admission. The reserve seats are in section 1, lower level on the Navy side (See seating chart at www.navysports.com). The general admission seats are standing room only in the horseshoe, hill end of the stadium. Purchase tickets separately, use the promo code 1973 and this link: Click Here. Reserved Seat Deadline: 08/01/23. If you are having issues with purchasing tickets, please contact Jordan Albright at 410-293-8791 or albright@usna.edu. Go Navy, Beat North Texas!

Navy Marine Corps Stadium
550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Sunday, 10/08/23
0800 - 1000

King Hall Brunch

Dress is slacks and collared shirts for men and appropriate attire for women. Transportation will be provided from The Westin and Double Tree hotels.

USNA
King Hall, Annapolis, MD 21402

Sunday, 10/08/23
0900 - 1700

Visitor Center Hours

http://www.usnabsd.com/for-visitors/

USNA Visitor Center
52 King George St, Annapolis, MD 21402

Sunday, 10/08/23
0900 - 1000

Catholic Service (Main Chapel)

USNA
Main Chapel, Annapolis, MD 21402

Sunday, 10/08/23
1100 - 1700

Museum Hours

USNA Museum
118 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD 21402

Sunday, 10/08/23
1100 - 1215

Protestant Service (Main Chapel)

USNA
Main Chapel, Annapolis, MD 21402

Sunday, 10/08/23
1700 - 2200

Cocktail Reception/Dinner Dance

Cocktail Reception, Sunday 1700-1800
Imported and Domestic Cheeses: Red Windsor Layered, Huntsman, Cotswold and Chive, Stilton, Gouda, Cahill Porter, Muenster, Pepper Jack Cheeses, Strawberries, Grapes, Water Crackers. Cash bar serving beer, wine and mixed drinks

Dinner Buffet, Sunday 1800-2200
Fresh Baked Rolls and Butter, California Field Greens Salad w/Garden Vegetables, Balsamic and Ranch Dressings, Maryland Cream of Crab, Flat Iron Steak w/Merlot Bordelaise, Crispy Tobacco Onions, Herb Crusted Atlantic Salmon w/ Lemon Beurre Blanc, Rigatoni & Italian Pasta w/Roasted Red Peppers, Rapini, Cured Olives (vegetarian), Chef's Selection of Seasonal Accompaniments, Chef's Selection of Desserts, Freshly Brewed Coffee and Hot Tea - Joffrey's Arabica Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Fine Tea, Cash bar serving beer, wine and mixed drinks. A DJ will provide your musical entertainment.

USNA Alumni Hall
675 Decatur Rd, Annapolis, MD 21402

 

Shout Outs

Frequently Asked Questions

Please review our Frequently Asked Questions to have an enjoyable event.

How much is the registration fee and what does it cover?

The registration fee for the 50th Reunion is $35 and helps to cover the administrative costs associated with planning the reunion, but not limited to, transportation costs, ancillary tailgate costs, programs, usage fees, signage, printing, and nametags. Help the reunion committee by making plans early.

Can I pay with cash or check?

No, to keep efficient processes, we are only accepting credit card transactions - cash and check are not accepted.

What is the processing fee?

The processing fee covers the credit card transaction fees.

When does registration close? What are the late registration fees?

The sooner you register, the more money you save! You have the option to pay over time. Registrations on or after September 21 will be charged a 50% penalty per event due to the increased cost to the class. Help the reunion committee by making plans early.

What is the refund policy?

Refunds will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis minus the processing fees. Refund requests will be determined by the Reunion Committee and will be available up until September 21. After that date, we will have committed to the caterers and refunds will only be available due to health or family issues.

Where do I buy game tickets in the class block?

Purchase tickets in the Class Block directly from NAAA with the Promo Code 1973 and this link: Click Here.

Where can I buy Class Memorabilia?

All purchases of 1973 emblematic items are voluntary. Emblematic items will not be handed out at the reunion. Items purchased by August 13, 2023 will be shipped to your home address before the reunion. Classmates interested in making a purchase can go to the Class Store at www.usnaclasstore.com/73store.html.

What identification do I need to gain access to the Yard?

Anyone 18 years of age or older must present a valid, unexpired original REAL ID Act compliant U.S. government photo ID card (e.g., state issued driver's license or identification card); or an original, unexpired passport to enter USNA grounds.

Can I park in The Yard?

Getting your vehicle onto, and parking in The Yard is very, very challenging at this point given the various ongoing construction projects underway.  We do NOT recommend planning on parking in The Yard.  Most access will be via foot at Gate 1 or via shuttle bus.

How can families of fallen classmates register to attend the reunion?

The USNA Class of 1973 would be honored to have families of our fallen classmates join us for the weekend.  Please contact the Reunion Committee for more details.

Can I park at the stadium during game day?

In short, No. Parking will NOT be sold for the stadium (Blue and Gold) lots on game day. A season parking pass can be purchased by season ticket holders. Satellite parking is available at the Harry S Truman Park and Ride, located on Harry S Truman Parkway just off Riva Road. Shuttle service begins five (5) hours prior to the start of the game. Service continues throughout all games, ending approximately two (2) hours after each game's completion. The shuttle runs approximately every 20 minutes, and drops off and picks up at the Navy Ticket Office at the Class of 1953 Pavilion. Handicapped Parking: For access to handicapped parking, you must have a season parking pass. In order to obtain handicapped parking, one must purchase a season parking pass as well as have a state issued handicapped parking placard or license plate. Please see the NAAA Football Parking & Fan Guide at www.navysports.com.

Does the Stadium have a Clear Bag policy?

Yes! Navy has adopted A Clear Bag Policy already enacted by many schools around the nation. This policy was adopted to enhance public safety and make stadium access more efficient.

Permitted Items: Clear bags no larger than 12"X12"X6", small clutch purses no larger than 4.5"X6.5", blankets, seat cushions, diaper bags, umbrella strollers, and video cameras. All items will be inspected.

Prohibited Items: see the full list at navysports.com

Our Committee

If you see any of these committee members, please give them a huge thank you as they have given of their time and efforts to help make the event fun and enjoyable for everyone!