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 New Officers 

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Lt. Jg Sloan

  LT Amy Sloan '97

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  • CG Academy activities included: 
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(Marge and Ed Sloan, Justice, IL) 

LT jg Hout

LTjg Wesley Hout '97

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(Marcella & karl Hout, Zion, IL) 

 
LT jg Alberts

  LTjg Kathryn Alberts '00

  • Assignment: Formerly USCG Seneca (WHEC), Boston
  • CG Academy activities included: Crew (3 yrs), Co-founder of women's Rugby team in '99-'00, Glee Club 4 yrs, Golf Company Guidon, Swab Summer Cadre, Regimental Staff, spring musical (3 yrs, lead role in '99 & '00).
  • Major: Government

(Judith and John Alberts, Chicago, IL) 

Lt Jg Allen

LT Nathan Allen '01

  • Assignment: Formerly the USCGC Decisive, Pascagoula, MS, now Executive Officer of the USCGC Staten Island, Atlantic Beach, NC
  • CG Academy activities included: Crew Team Captain, Charlie Co. Commander, Swab Summer Battalion Staff,
  • Other accomplishments: New York Athletic Club double Gold Medal Winner in US National Rowing Championships
  • :Major: Operations Research and Computer Analysis

(Jean & Dave Allen, Covington , IN) 

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LTjg Emily Reuter  '03

  • Assignment: WHEC - MELLON, Seattle, WA
  • CGA Activities included: SPIA President, Cross Country running, track, Sexual Assault Task Force
  • Coast Guard Accomplishments: Headquarters International Affairs Intern, summer 2002, First Place in Hewitt Speaking Contest, spring 2002, Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the US Award, given to the cadet who has the highest CMPL at the end of 4/c year, fall 2000. First Place in Hewitt Writing Contest, spring 2000

(Pattie Georg, Hopkins, MN and Steve Reuter, St. Louis Park, MN) 

Cadet Novak

LTjg Charles Novak - '03

  • Assignment: EOIT on the Resolute out of St. Petersburg, Fl
  • CGA Activities included: Basketball
  • Major: Electrical Engineering
  • Coast Guard Accomplishments: Among the top ranked cadets in his class. Gold and Silver stars for every semester. Company Commander as swab summer Cadre; Echo Company Guideon as 2c; Echo Company Commander

(Debbie & Chuck Novak, Addison, IL)

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LTjg Jonathan Cox  '03

  • Assignment: EOIT on the CGC Bear out of Portsmouth, VA
  • CGA Activities included: Rugby and pistol teams, formerly of Charlie Company
  • Major: Mechanical Engineering
  • Coast Guard Accomplishments: Gold star every semester, water front cadre summer '01, ranked 33 nationally in pistol competition, participated in OpSail 2000..

(Anne-Marie & Gary Cox, Indianapolis, IN) 

Cadet Heussner

LTjg Mark Heussner - '03

  • Formerly Alfa Company (responsible for health & wellness)

  • Activities included: Volleyball, Crew, Drum & Bugle Corp., Rifle Team
  • Major: Mechanical Engineering
  • Coast Guard Accomplishments: 2 Gold stars for Academics, Current XO of Drill team 
  • Pre Coast Guard Accomplishments: National Honor Society, Illinois State Scholar, National Merit Commended scholar, Graduated Suma Cum Laude, Outstanding Achievement in Science Award, Sons of American Revolution Citizenship Award, Harper College Distinguished Scholar Award, 4 yrs. NJROTC serving as Cadet Commander his Senior Year, Eagle Scout

(Susan & Lee Kent, Wheeling, IL)

Cadet Schmidt

LTjg Brian Schmidt - '03

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(Nancy & Greg Schmidt, Westmont, IL)

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LTjg James Gibson  - '03

  • Assignment: EOIT on the Northland out of Portsmouth, VA
  • Activities included: Football, Indoor and outdoor track, formerly of Charlie Company
  • Major: Naval architecture and marine engineering
  • Coast Guard Accomplishments: Gold and silver stars, Captain of the track team
  • Pre Coast Guard Accomplishments: All State football (team captain), Regional champion in track, Eagle Scout, National Honor Society president, Southwest Michigan Youth Symphony .

(Glenda & Jim Gibson, Dowagiac, MI)

Cadet Karow

LTjg Kevin Karow  - '03

  • formerly Alfa Company 
  • Activities included: Inter - company sports
  • Major: Mechanical Engineering
  • Coast Guard Accomplishments: Three gold stars for academics


(Terri & Tom Karow, Arlington Heights, IL)

Cadet Grant

LTjg Christiane Grant  - '04

  • formerly Echo Company 
  • Activities included sailing and hockey
  • Major: Civil Engineering
  • Coast Guard Accomplishments: Gold academic stars for every semester, sailing team, cross country team, USCG Barque Eagle - 4 summers, Eagle cadre for 2 years


(Pat & Jack Grant, Naperville, IL)

Cadet Niemann

LTjg Keidi Niemann  - '04

  • formerly Delta Company 
  • Activities included Track and Volleyball
  • Major: Marine Science
  • Coast Guard Accomplishments: A "Constellation" cadet having earned Gold, Silver and Blue stars for academic, athletic and military achievement.

(Carol & Randy Niemann, Champaign, IL)

Ensign Blount

LTjg Trevor Blount  - '04

  • formerly Alfa Company, was assigned to CGC Dauntless, a 210' cutter out of Galveston, TX, soon to be on assignment involving world wide travel on behalf of the Coast Guard. Now travels via a training billet.
  • Activities included 4 years of sailing plus hockey and aviation club
  • Major: Management
  • Coast Guard Academy Accomplishments: Sailing team, 2 silver stars, bronze star, meritorious team commendation ribbon
  • Pre Coast Guard Accomplishments: Hot air balloon pilot, Eagle Scout, featured on cover of September '99 Boy's Life magazine, Amateur radio licensee, Youth and government, National Honor Society

(Char & Alan Blount, Palos Park, IL)

Cadet Lynch

LTjg Gregory Lynch  - '04

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(Faye & Thomas Lynch, Oregon, IL)

Cadet Winans

LTjg Bradly G. Winans  - '04

  • Formerly Bravo Company 
  • Activities include: Boxing Team, Football Team, Hawaii Club
  • Major: Management

 


(Deb & Scott Bates, Jenison, MI)

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LTjg Justin Nadolny - '04

  • Formerly Alfa Company 
  • Activities included: Wrestling
  • Major: Management

(Joyce & Andrew Nadonly, Chelsea , MI)

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LTjg Kent Stein  - '04

  • Formerly Echo Company
  • Activities included: Fall & spring sailing teams, Summer off-shore racing team, Nitecaps jazz band, Musical, Catholic Choir accompanist, Fencing club, Aviation club, Catholic club, Sandhurst Competition.
  • Major: Marine environmental science
  • Coast Guard Accomplishments: Silver Star 

(Beth & Gary Stein, Delphi, IN)

Cadet Young LTjg Evie Young, '03
  • Formerly Alfa Company now assigned to USCGC Venturous in Florida
  • Activities included: Swimming, crew, regimental band, Officer's Christian Fellowship
  • Major: Marine Environmental Science
  • Coast Guard Accomplishments: Gold and Silver Star, Commandant and Dean's list for 2000-2001

(Sue & Warren Young, , MO)

Ensign Jasnoch

Ensign Christopher Jasnoch - '05

  • Formerly Foxtrot Company (responsible for operations), now on USCGC Resolute
  • Activities included: Water polo and swimming
  • Major: Government
  • Coast Guard Accomplishments: Gold and Silver stars, Hewitt Prize for literature, NEWMAC all academic team 2002-2003, Master of Arms, graduated with honors
  • Pre Coast Guard Accomplishments: Chief petty officer in Navy Cadets, Recipient of Sons of American Revolution award, President of Foreign Language Club, National Honor Society, Illinois State Scholar 

(Renee & James Jasnoch, Hanover Park, IL) 2004-05 All Academy Ball staff, Picnic organizers

Cadet Ratner

Ensign David Ratner  - '05

  • Echo Company (responsible for external affairs)
  • Activities include: Football
  • Major: Operations Research
  • Coast Guard Accomplishments: Coast Guard Academy Superintendent's Award, NAPS 2001
  • Pre Coast Guard Accomplishments: 7 high school varsity sport letters, Michigan Merit Award, DAR Good Citizen Award, social studies scholarship and Student of the Year Award.

(Jane &  Marv Ratner, Battle Creek, MI)

Cadet Zolnierek

  Ensign Matthew Zolnierek - '05

  • Alfa Company (responsible for health and wellness)
  • Activities include: Swimming, water polo
  • Major: Operations Research
  • Coast Guard Accomplishments: Blue star, Cadre XO for Zulu company
  • Pre Coast Guard Accomplishments: Member of 2nd in state water polo team in 2000, Member of 8th in state swimming team in 2000. Team captain of both teams junior & senior year. Competitor: Jr. Olympics-water polo.

(Sharon and Steven Zolnierek, Belmont, MI)

Ensign Renschler

  Ensign Aaron Renschler - '06

  • Formerly Hotel Company, now assigned to a high endurance cutter.
  • Activities included: varsity baseball for 4 years and crew for one year
  • Major: Management
  • Coast Guard Accomplishments: Company Commander of Hotel Company from January to May 2006

(Cindy and Rick Renschler, Mt. Vernon, IL)

Ensign Welch

 LTjg Steven Welch '06

  • Formerly Charlie Company recently assigned as Executive Officer (XO) of a 110' cutter.
  • Activities include: Rubgy for 4 years, National Champs 2006
  • Major: Management 
  • Coast Guard Accomplishments: Executive Officer XRAY 3 1st class summer, Regimental Staff Fall 2005
  • Pre-Coast Guard Accomplishments:  Eagle Scout, US Naval Sea Cadets (Chief Petty Officer), Who's Who in High school Students, Spanish NHS

(Sharon & Don Welch, Channahon, IL)

Cadet Yaguchi

Ensign Victor Yaguchi '07

  • Company: Formerly Echo company - Now in flight school
  • Activities include: Sandhurst., Martial Arts Club, and Aviation Club
  • Intended Major: ORCA (mathematics!)
  • Other:

(Peggy Jordan, Naperville, IL)  2004-05 GLPA Vice President