ISSUE NO. 186 | 11.6.2025

GRADING PERIOD THREE

As we begin a new grading period, this is an opportunity for cadets to reinvigorate themselves and recommit to ending the semester strong. As of the publication date of this Weekly Warrior, we have only TWENTY regular class days left in the semester! We then go straight into final exams the week of December 15.

FINAL EXAMS

Remember that cadets who miss a final exam are not permitted to make it up. The only allowable absence during final exams is a medical or other exigent circumstance. This means that leaving early on winter break means the student will receive a zero for any exam(s) missed.

CADET ABSENCE FORMS

Some clarification regarding Cadet Absence Forms is in order. If a cadet is missing any Residential/Cadet Life activities (parades, community events, community service, parade practices, inspections, etc), only his TAC may approve those absences and should do so in advance. If a cadet misses any portion of the academic day, only the Dean of Academics can approve those absences. Remember that the only excused absences are for illness or medical appointments, attendance at a funeral of a family member, an appearance in court, or other exigent circumstance approved by the Dean of Academics. If a cadet is missing BOTH something in Residential/Cadet Life and Academics, then both the TAC Officer and Dean must approve the absence. Patrons are asked to submit the Cadet Absence Form as far in advance as possible, and in cases where an absence is unplanned, submit the form as soon as humanly possible

FREE SAT/ACT PREP COMING THIS SPRING

Don’t miss this opportunity! Mrs. Gillen will be offering a free SAT/ACT Prep course on Wednesdays after school during the spring semester.

📌 A registration form will be released soon, so stay tuned for details!

WORKING OFF DEMERITS

Looking to clear a few demerits? Cadets can earn one demerit point for every 15 minutes of approved work completed for a staff member.

Stop by the Academic Learning Center and speak with Dr. Ryan, or check in with any staff member who might need help.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

Launching January 10, 2026, in partnership with Special Olympics SoCal, this club offers cadets the chance to:

• Lead joint fitness sessions

• Play on Unified Sports teams

• Support event logistics

• Earn service hours (or work off demerits)

Interested? See Dr. Ryan in the Academic Learning Center (ALC) or email mryan@armyandnavyacademy.org

NOVEMBER'S COUNSELING NEWS IS HERE

Check out these important dates, upcoming college visits, helpful reminders, and information on how to manage school stress. As a reminder, peer counseling services are available to cadets. Don’t miss out!

RESOURCES FOR CADETS

CADET ABSENCE FORM

CLOSED WEEKENDS AND SPECIAL EVENTS 2025-2026

WEEKLY BELL SCHEDULE

CADET RECORDS REQUESTS

BOOK CADET TRANSPORTATION

WEEKEND ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

VETERANS DAY LOCAL LIBERTY

Cadets will have local liberty after the Veterans Day parade on November 11. Those cadets who spend local liberty with their families must return to campus by 7:45 pm. If you are not leaving campus with family, campus return time is 5:00 pm.

PLAN YOUR THANKSGIVING TRAVEL

Campus will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday; therefore, all cadets must depart by Friday, November 21, after 1:00 pm and return on Sunday, November 30, no later than 8:00 pm. Any further questions, please contact your TAC Officer. To book off-campus transportation for your cadet, email the Transportation Department at transportation@armyandnavyacademy.org.

MANDATORY CADET ATTENDANCE AT FIRST PLAYOFF GAME

Friday, November 14, is our first varsity football playoff game, and cadet attendance until halftime is mandatory. Join us at 5:00 pm for the tailgate in the stadium, followed by the game at 7:00 pm. Please keep these events in mind when planning local liberty and home travel.

REGISTRATION FOR SPAIN TRIP CLOSING SOON

Registration closes this month for our summer trip to Spain. Make sure you are on the list before it's too late. Find the flyer below under the YOU ARE INVITED section.

TAC HIGHLIGHT

Cadet Captain Yanler Ramos interviewed Deputy Commandant Kevin Cook for our TAC Highlight. We hope to make this a regular feature. Let us know what you think!

Last weekend, ANA JROTC hosted its first-ever archery competition right here on campus. This marks a major milestone in our growth and community outreach. A total of 11 teams competed throughout the day. This friendly, competitive match-up allowed the archers to showcase their skills and put their teamwork to the test.

Afterwards, and to make this event more special, we hosted a beachside barbecue and award ceremony to congratulate all the competitors on their hard work and to recognize the top three most accurate teams.

Overall, the weekend was a huge success, allowing JROTC programs to come together and bond, setting a strong foundation for future events.

The write-up and highlight reel below were created by Cadet Major Nick Huggins, who is Honor Council President and The Voice of ANA for all our parades.

ATHLETIC UPDATE

Congrats to our Warrior Football and Lacrosse teams as they head into CIF action next week on the 14th. Our Cross Country team will compete at Morley Field in CIF action after finishing second in the grueling Pacific League. Warrior Football, after finishing second in the Coastal League, earned a bye in the Division 3 playoffs and will host our first playoff game at HOME on November 14th at 7:00 pm. Our opponent is still TBD. To stoke school spirit, ANA is hosting a tailgate starting at 5:00 pm in the stadium.

Monday, November 10, opens up winter sports for our cadets, and it will be another big and busy season heading into the holidays for our warriors. We will be kicking off basketball, soccer, wrestling, esports, and surfing. The Warriors will be welcoming some new and returning faces as coaches this winter. Cobi Black is returning as Head Soccer coach, and Terry Ryan returns as Head Basketball coach. New to the Academy family, Coach Taro Harmon is our head wrestling coach after years with Del Norte High School. U.S. champion surfer Sean Mattison returns to lead our Warrior Surf program after a break and has the boys geared up to compete.

Upcoming Athletic events:

11/10 Winter Sports Begin times TBD

11/14 Basketball scrimmage 4:30 pm

11/15 Basketball vs Classical Academy 3 pm

11/16 Surf Contest @ Oceanside Beach TBD

As the year wraps up, we invite you to support Army and Navy Academy’s mission of forging virtuous young men. Your gift sustains our legacy and ensures future generations of Warriors continue to thrive.

🔗 Make your year-end gift here or scan the QR code in the graphic.

Thank you for your continued generosity!

HELP US GROW THE CORPS

Positive reviews and your cadet referrals help us grow our Warrior community. You can find us on Yelp, Google, Niche, and Boarding School Review. Earn $2500 when you refer a cadet who enrolls.

Registration closes this month for our summer trip to Spain. Please make sure you are on the list before it's too late.

Leonard Sax is keynoting the January What Boys Need as Males Conference, sponsored by the Santa Fe Boys Fund and the Gurian Foundation. Dr. Sax is a Family Physician, Neuroscientist, New York Times best-selling author of Boys Adrift, and a sex and gender expert known worldwide.

The Conference is free, but you need to register to participate. Registration is easy. Go to https://helpingboysthrive.org/what-boys-need-as-males-conference/. 

Follow the link to learn more about Dr. Sax and his topic at the conference.

UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS

Nov 11 - Veterans Day Celebration: Parade and Review, Veterans Art Exhibition

Nov 14 - 7:00 pm - First football playoff game - cadet attendance mandatory til halftime. Tailgate starts at 5:00 pm on Maffucci Field.

Nov 20 - Family, Faculty, and Staff Thanksgiving Dinner on Campus. Faculty and Staff serve. All families invited.

Dec 2 - Giving Tuesday

Dec 12 - End of GP#

Dec 15-19 - Fall final exams

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