Bill Kraynik writes:
Just wanted to send a quick update of my life.  My son John graduated Rensealier Polytechnic Institute (RPI) as a Mechanical Engineer last summer and is now working with me and my wife Dorothy at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Philadelphia.  My daughter is now a Sophomore at Calafornia Polytechnic Cal Poly) in San Louis Obispo, taking up Architecture.  At work we recently lost Bumper Kunkle and Tom Bodman to retirement, and I’m hoping to do the same soon.  Life’s been great, I was blessed with a wonderful wife, kids and dogs.  Looking forward to going to the reunion.

Scott Brueggeman sends a blast:
Several former members of the KP’83 FAC Club got together last weekend at the Chesapeake shore for a weekend of golf, shooting, and catching-up.   On the attached picture are (from left to right): Kent Morton, Al Reeves, Tom Heberle, Richard Surratt, Pete Brennan, Scott Brueggeman, and Chris Nixon.  A good time was had by all. Most said they also plan to attend Homecoming in September.

Mike Logan shares:
Great to receive your note!  I will be planning to attend this year’s reunion.  This is my current email address.  Work email address is .  My address:  100 Grande Harbour Pointe, Rockwood, TN 37854.  My cell phone is 865-585-3946 and work is 895-241-2940.

Jane and I enjoy living in TN on Watt’s Bar Lake. I work for RSI EnTech, LLC supporting the clean up of the East Tennessee Technology Park, Y12 and ORNL as the Nuclear Services Manager.   I hope to retire here in TN.  I am blessed to have four kids.  My daughter, Leah,  lives nearby with Jack and two boys so we have plenty of grandparent time.  My oldest son Richard and wife Jen and two kids live in Carrollton, VA.  My second son James served 6 years in the Army and is now a civilian settled in Idaho.  My third son Bryce and his wife live in Summerville, SC.  He is a LT in the Nuclear Submarine Program currently an instructor at the school.

Bob Bennett and I connected in Nashville last year for his anniversary celebration with Erin.  We had a nice time catching up.  Anybody passing through TN be sure to look me up.

George Toma relays:
I hope you are well.  I just wanted to report on the recent Blue and Gray Classic, in Las Vegas, last month. Although the Class of 86’ dominates the event, I was happy to see a few from our class. My wife, Michelle, and I travelled up from Scottsdale, AZ where we were visiting family.  We were able to spend some time with Joe Walsh, Brian Foy, John Rhatigan, Chris Cioni, Steve Dear, and a last minute surprise guest appearance, from Dan Baerman.  It was great to see and catch up with everyone, not to mention kick back a few, and confirm that Brian is still the best golfer from our class. 😉 From the evening events at the Hard Rock Cafe and the House of Blues, to the golfing event, it was great fun, and we should try and build momentum for more classmates to join in, for future dates.

Some Photos attached, from the Alumni Facebook page with Michelle having fun in the photo booth, and the boys on the golf course.  Next year, maybe we can get Baerman to golf also.  Or at least drive the drink cart around.

John Cataldi reports:
My wife, Talarah, and I have retired from USG/military service several years ago.  We have been renovating homes as I have been attending graduate schools.  I am currently engaged in a PhD program in Sociology at Northwestern as we renovate yet another home.

Bruce Garrott notes:
I had the honor to have my picture taken with 7 Plebes and one 3/c Midshipman from  Kings Point, during the 2017 All Service Academy Ball, held on 29 December 2017, at Shades of Green, @ Walt Disney World.  The USNA Parent Club of Central Florida ran the ball and I was deeply involved as the club treasurer.  My Midshipman, Mikaela, (USNA-2019) was hiking through Patagonia, Chile over her Christmas break!

Michael Donnely resurfaces:
I apologize as I have never written to the Kings Pointer in my 35 years since graduation. I’ve been married to my amazing wife Jane for over 30 years. We have four children. Our oldest is Shane, and we also have triplets (Allison, Brendan, and Colin).

I worked at GE for 25 years, 21 of those years in GE Capital investing in the energy sector.  My last several years I have been a Partner at Energy Impact Partners. Energy Impact Partners is a growth equity firm that invests in energy efficiency and sustainable energy companies. We are backed by some of the largest global utilities.

Craig Matteson shares:
I am looking forward to reunion … life is short and my friends from KP are lifelong …
My girls made me go for a physical last year and although I now have a cardiologist as a regular doctor, I am fine … have lost a tremendous amount of weight and am living to live longer … Audrey graduated from NYACK College this past weekend and through it all I remember one comment from one of the speakers … “Stop being a human being and start being a human doing …” Kind of stuck.  The last five years have been brutal but we survive … thanks to the training lessons from Kings Point …”Acta non Verba” … and from my days with the Marine Corps … “Improvise, adapt and overcome” …

Yes, I am attending … my guest will be Debra Ann Smith. We arrive late Thursday night and depart Sunday morning … staying at the Marriott the entire time …Except of course when we aren’t at Fireman’s having a beer …

We were on campus this past March for about 3 hours … it was good and brought back many memories …Walked the waterfront and Stopped at Fireman’s and had a bucket …

Bob Ross & Brian Foy were part of championship foursome at Blue & Gray Golf Classic in DC in May.

As you can see, we expect a huge turnout of classmates in September, so are working that much harder to make it spectacular. The latest details are at www.KP83.org, where you can see list of attendees, our class events & register. Contact info for entire reunion committee is listed in case you’d like to email or call one of us in particular. Have a great summer and see you soon!

View Kings Pointer Spring issue online
You will not want to miss Homecoming 2018! Our 35th reunion plans are underway, so mark your calendar to hit KP the weekend of Sept 21-23. See our fun-filled agenda at www.KP83.org and please keep an eye on our Facebook Page for updates. Email me asap if you haven’t been receiving my quarterly emails begging for news or if you would even remotely consider being an official “sponsor” for Homecoming weekend activities (such as pay for food at Friday evening social). Info is on our site along with contact info for reunion committee members Chris Cioni, Brian Foy, Lisa Fields and Al Reeves.

Jim Storey updates his recovery:
Back at work full time for the last month. All biopsies have been negative for organ rejection. Has the DRs scratching their heads since almost everyone shows some degree of rejection. Won’t make the reunion because they won’t release me to fly until NOV. Almost back to full strength and doing normal stuff again which is a relief. It’s hell getting old!!

Mark Smith shouts:
My big news is that I have been selected as an umpire for the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA – 16-26 August. Look for me on ESPN and hopefully ABC.
Each year, sixteen umpires from around the world are invited to umpire in Williamsport, after having been recommended by the Regional Director and previously had their performance graded and recommended at a Regional tournament. This is the highest honor a volunteer Little League umpire can achieve. I have been waiting for five years for the appointment to the World Series.

Gary Graham writes:
Ray thanks for the contact info from an old friend back in flight school. I am still employed at the Washington Navy Yard working for PMS-407 where I am the Senior Aviation Manager for F-35B integration on our big deck amphibs. I speak regularly to Rudy Lupton who is now down in Norfolk working for MSC. Getting close to hanging it up for good a spending some time at home.

Doug Ullman notes:
Barbara and I moved to the Milwaukee area in July of 2016 and really love it there. We became grandparents 1/30/2017 and celebrated George Thomas Ullman’s 1st birthday recently.
I’m working as a Planning, Scheduling and Program Controls consultant, currently supporting Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson.

A.J. Murphy shares:
My older brother ’73 ran into Greg Guarisco at the Boat Show in New Orleans.
Saw Jim Quern two weeks ago in New Orleans. Always good to catch up on what the families and now grandkids are doing. With Jim retired in early 2017, and now Anne as well near the end of the year, they have a bit more time to have fun and enjoy life. Jim is still out swatting the tennis balls and running up a storm. We went out and about in the French Quarter since it was such a nice day and were able to sweet talk our way into a “backstage tour” of the St Louis Cathedral. Even got to hike up the bell tower to see the old bells and view the old time construction from the inside. Lots of steps and a bit dark, but we made it and enjoyed seeing the bones of a church that is about 300 years old!

Just back from a quick trip at the beginning of FEB, to the NYC area. Was able to connect up with Jim Proce for dinner. Had not seen each other since the reunion 10 years ago. Lots of fun and enjoyed grabbing some Italian food. Sent along a photo. Also got to hang out with Thomas Gallagher ’88, and braved the really cold weather in the city to finally get down and see the Merchant Marine Memorial at Battery Park. Also saw the Freedom Tower and memorials up close. Would suggest going there if you get the chance and go down below the tower to see the concourse and “the oculus” from the inside. Very impressive. We were able to get a picture featuring the new tower.
Headed to New Orleans this week to enjoy the parades and have fun at Mardi Gras!

John Carbone writes:
Here are some shots from our son’s wedding from the United States Naval Academy in August – Kings Pointers Class of ’83 were well represented in Annapolis that weekend and include John Carbone, Jim Goulden, Michael Keane, Mickey C, John Rhatigan, and Jim Quern & James Carbone ’79. The youngsters in the second pic are Class of ’83 Vivan Ragusa’s children Vivan Jr., Sky and Aiden.
Additionally, the third pic is from our annual Couples party down in Tequesta, Florida – again John Carbone, Jim Goulden, Michael Keane, Mickey C, Jim Quern & John Rhatigan with Class of ’79 James Carbone were in attendance! Can’t wait for the reunion with this crew!!

Rod Knecht mentions:
Thought I would share a pic of my family with you, taken last summer on my boat. My life since KP has been uneventfully pleasant… It has been fair winds and following seas since 83… I look forward to seeing you and my other classmates at the 35th reunion.

Al Reeves notes:
Enjoying retirement with my daughters and the dreaded boyfriend. Yes, I steamed the crabs! Listen up B-Splits and FAC members – we need to support the 35th year homecoming this year!!! We already have an all star commitment from the likes of Heberle, Surratt, Brennan, Morton, Brueggeman, and a cast of thousands. There is a team of people tracking down Jorgensen, McCauley, Nixon, Konstantinos and others. I have also been in contact with Jeff Coons and Joe Bishop over the years and will reach out again. How can we not have a reunion without the likes of Ed Napoli, Hector Olague and a few other 3rd Co. stalwarts? Find these guys! Finally, how awesome are Brian Foy and Ray Christensen for representing us over these years. I never knew these two all that well at KP, but I can tell you I am proud they are my friends and classmates now. God Bless Dan Russell.

Thanks Al, and to so many for providing content for all of our classmates to enjoy! We’re going to make our reunion too good to resist coming. Let us know sooner the better if you’re in. Reserving 50 rooms for our class at the same Marriott (Uniondale) as 5 years ago – for Friday and Saturday nights. We’ve reserved Land Hall for both Friday late afternoon gathering spot and for most of Saturday for welcome and tailgating. Saturday dinner at Marriott or in that vicinity. See www.KP83.org for latest details, links for reservations and payments, tons of photos from our 30th, and to check out our classmates who are defraying some of your costs as sponsors!
See you in September!