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<strong>Class</strong>notes #<strong>1966</strong>-2<strong>Class</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>1966</strong>Fame will mix with '66<strong>December</strong> <strong>2011</strong>Musiols Attend Son's ChangeOf CommandJoe and Sharon Musiolattended son, Mike's change <strong>of</strong>command at Hunter AAF inSavannah, GA in January <strong>2011</strong>.Mike Returned from Afghanistanin November '11. Mikes currentassignment is the AWC atMontgomery, AL. Bob andBonnie Seigle also attended—Leigh Ann is their daughter. Joerecently had rotator cuff surgery.(l-r) Sharon Musiol, Joey, Josh, daughter Jennifer, Leigh Ann,Mike, and Joe MusiolOtto Marches from Lake Frederick....45Years Later!Bill Otto joined his grandson, Daniel Otto,'15 for the Plebe marchback to <strong>West</strong> <strong>Point</strong>.“I was very impressed by Daniel and his<strong>Class</strong>mates <strong>of</strong> 2015.”Bill Otto and grandson Daniel Otto, '15January 2012 DC <strong>Class</strong> LuncheonThe next class luncheon in the DC area will be January 19, 2012. Out-<strong>of</strong>-towners aredefinely welcome. Same place (Port<strong>of</strong>ino's), same time (1130-social; 1200-lunch), sameprice ($20). I'll get a menu and reminder out in January. Just wanted to get on calendars.(Al Nason)
Phil Trella and Barry DeBolt at St. AndrewsKeener on the Move...<strong>Class</strong>notes <strong>1966</strong>-2, page 2Randy Keener has moved to Atlantic Beach fromPonte Vedra to a larger home for S<strong>of</strong>ie, Nikita, andS<strong>of</strong>ie's mom, Nadia. Randy's address is: 1855Sherry Dr N, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233; telephone is(904)372-9110 (call me to see if it works); cellremains: (904)386-9686. “The house has 4bedrooms. This means we can have visitors andactually put them in a bedroom. Everyone iswelcome, just not at the same time. It's a highlywooded area, but we are less than a mile from thebeach. Lots <strong>of</strong> Spanish moss hanging from thetrees. It's really quite cool.”DeBolt and Trella Golf in Merry Ol'ScotlandBarry DeBolt and Phil Trella playedgolf for 10 days in Scotland in July<strong>2011</strong>. They played Carnoutie, CastleStuart, and Royal Dornoch, amongseveral other courses.Lee and Ligon “Sip” Grapes in AlabamaJim Lee and Peyton Ligon met at local Alabama wineriesin September '11 to “taste the grapes.”Peyton Ligon and Jim Lee
Ford and Crowell Reminisce on Links in Carolina..<strong>Class</strong>notes <strong>1966</strong>-2, page 3John Ford and Dave Crowell were inveteratesquash buddies at the Academy--”a game that wewere much better at than golf. But as we tore up theturf, we had a great time renewing our friendship afternot having seen each other for too many years.Dave lives in Wilmington, NC, and Cindy and I wereat Holden Beach, NC (where we go twice a year tothe same beach house that we went to as teenagers)in September '11. Being close to Wilmington, Daveand I were able to get together for some golf.Amazing, isn't it?--how we can see a classmate afterso many years and the bond is as strong as ever! Iam so proud <strong>of</strong> all our classmates and feel honoredto be a member <strong>of</strong> the brotherhood that is the <strong>West</strong><strong>Point</strong> <strong>Class</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>1966</strong>. I hope to see many <strong>of</strong> ourclassmates at the Seattle mini and on the Alaskacruise. Kudos to my roommate and Ranger Buddy,Bill Thomas for taking on the task as coordinatorand leader <strong>of</strong> the Seattle mini.John Ford and Dave CrowellDubia Sees <strong>Class</strong>mates While inHawaiiJohn Dubia, while hosting aconference in Hawaii on November 1-3, had a chance to link up with BillMckinney and Tom Farewell.(l-r): Bill and Pok-Hui McKinney, John Dubia, Tom andLucy FarewellSeason's Greetings
2012 Seattle Mini-Reunion..<strong>Class</strong>notes <strong>1966</strong>-2, page 4Norm Cooney reported, “As <strong>of</strong> <strong>December</strong> 2, <strong>2011</strong>, we have 36 classmates signed up for thecruise. If you are traveling as a single, contact our cruise agent, Jan, and she may be ableto set up some type <strong>of</strong> arrangement. The Mini itself is in final planning, and you should seehotel and event signup shortly after the first <strong>of</strong> the year.” For further information, check the<strong>Class</strong> website , tab “Mini-reunion,” or contact Bill Thomas at
..<strong>Class</strong>notes <strong>1966</strong>-2, page 5Mewhinney Entertains D-4<strong>Class</strong>mates in BahamasMike Mewhinney sent thefollowing report: “The weekbefore Thanksgiving someformer members <strong>of</strong> the D-4 clanmet at my home in the Bahamas.We drank a lot <strong>of</strong> rum, deploredthe state <strong>of</strong> the U.S., and relivedthe intervening 45 years sincewe walked away from the “lost50s.” Attendees are pictured atthe right.(l-r): Mike Brennan, Chuck Hiller, Bill Stalker, Deme Clainos, BobKesmodel, Mike Mewhinney, Tom Miller, Jack Zehren, JohnPappa(l-r): Walt Brinker, Bart O'Leary, Nick Hun, Al Cito (not 173 rd , butserved during same time as an aviator—great guy; close friend <strong>of</strong> Nickand Phil), Matt Harrison, Phil BodineBrinker and Harrison ReuniteWith Fellow 1967 LieutenantsFrom Dak ToWalt Brinker and MattHarrison “meet about everyyear at a time share <strong>of</strong> NickHun's at Sunset Beach, NC,just north <strong>of</strong> the NC-SC line.The most recent reunion washeld over Veterans' Dayweekend. The KIA & WIA rates<strong>of</strong> 2-503 Infantry Lieutenantsthen (1967) was so high thatreuniting with fellow survivors isboth sweet and therapeutic.Talk about a Band <strong>of</strong> Brothers!We lionize the NCOs, troops,and <strong>of</strong>ficers who servedhonorably and capably, and wetry to sort out the details <strong>of</strong> longago—good and bad. I lovethese guys like classmates!”
..<strong>Class</strong>notes <strong>1966</strong>-2, page 6Farrell Recognized for Community Service to SoldiersRance Farrell wasinducted in October intothe Arizona Veterans' Hall<strong>of</strong> Famewhich...recognizesservice to the community,soldiers and veteransafter leaving the military.“It was nice, but for methe greatest honor wasmy family and friends whoshowed up for it. Thesespecial guests includedDon Brown who camefrom Virginia, Frank andCherie Hartline fromTucson, as well as RexRance Farrel (c) inducted into Arizona Veterans' Hall <strong>of</strong> FameNichols and Jerry andPat Sands from Phoenix. Susan also surprised me by having two <strong>of</strong> my daughters andbrother come in from out <strong>of</strong> town, as well as Ed and Janet Dewey ('67) from California. It wasa wonderful time being with them and I was a bit overwhelmed!<strong>Class</strong>mates witness Rance Farrell's inductioninto Arizona Veterans' Hall <strong>of</strong> FameFamily members see Rance Farrell inducted intoArizona Veterans' Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame
..<strong>Class</strong>notes <strong>1966</strong>-2, page 7Seigle, Murray, and Helkie on Hand toWitness Coach K's Historic 904 th WinBobby Seigle sent an inspiring report <strong>of</strong> his visitto Duke for Coach K's 904 th basketball victory.Dan Schrage, '67, Bill Helkie, Dick Murray,and Bobby Seigle as well as later yeargraduates had center court seats in the “benchsection.” Matt Brown, '79, from Mike's (CoachK) first team at <strong>West</strong> <strong>Point</strong>, along with TomValero, '76, and team captain; Vernon Crocker,'76, Dan Keefe, '76, and Joe Barto, '78, wereDan Schrage, Bill Helkie, Dick Murray, and there to present Mike with a game ball fromBobby Seigle attend Duke/Georgia Tech Victory #1 at Army (Army 56, Lehigh 29) andFootball on day after Coach K's 904 th win Mike's Duke team had a matching ball (whatelse?) from Victory #903 in Madison Square Garden on November 15, <strong>2011</strong>. Tommy Valerowas the first team captain for Mike at <strong>West</strong> <strong>Point</strong>, and the Duke co-captains were Seth Curryand Ryan Kelly. The celebration took place at center court following the game where thePresident <strong>of</strong> Duke, Richard Broadhead, related several superlatives that defined Mike'sperformance to this point in coaching. “You can do things well; exceedingly well; better thanothers; and then the best there ever has been in achieving, now, 904 wins—but rememberthat you achieved this goal and never won a single one <strong>of</strong> those games yourself—it was yourplayers that won the games; certainly, it is obvious that they would not have won so many hadyou not been so accomplished at what you chose to do with your life. We would like toremember you for all this success; and for being a leaderamong leaders in today's world; but most <strong>of</strong> all, here atDuke, we remember you because you are a great teacherat a great university. Tom Butters, the AD who hired Mikeand stuck with him through those first three seasons <strong>of</strong> a37-48 record was introduced, and Mike actually got out <strong>of</strong>his chair and bowed toward him in a replay <strong>of</strong> how theCameron Crazies reacted to Mike as he was introducedafter the game. The crowd went wild! Mike recognized thatTom Butters believed in him more than Mike believed inhimself during those first couple <strong>of</strong> years.”
..<strong>Class</strong>notes <strong>1966</strong>-2, page 8The stunning time for all <strong>of</strong> us old guys there was when Mike told the crowd that there weresome special people in the crowd that had a huge impact on his development. He pointed towhere we were sitting and called out Bobby Seigle, Bill Helkie, Dick Murray, and DanSchrage, all upperclassmen at <strong>West</strong> <strong>Point</strong> when he entered as a Plebe. “These guys savedme a lot <strong>of</strong> trouble as a cadet and all the crowd laughed at how he described those earlydays; but when Mike pointed out that all <strong>of</strong> us served our country in combat, the crowd wentwild and gave us a lengthy standing ovation! Yes, even at Duke, they recognized the oldveterans in the crowd!” The former players then went to the locker room for a specialpresentation <strong>of</strong> letters written to Mike from several members <strong>of</strong> his teams at <strong>West</strong> <strong>Point</strong>. Mikewas on a roll and explained how close he felt to the “Brotherhood” from <strong>West</strong> <strong>Point</strong>; how thatinstitution defined him as a person and player; his relationship with Knight and how touching itwas in Madison Square Garden to have Coach Knight hug his neck and tell him, “Hey, Boy,you've done pretty well for a kid that couldn't shoot.” Mike went on to say that even coachingback at <strong>West</strong> <strong>Point</strong> had a toughening impact on his life—you represented an institution largerthan your team and were defined by theintangibles <strong>of</strong> selflessness and sacrifice forothers; and you tried to do that whilebuilding a basketball family within a welldefinedbureaucracy. He loves Duke butalways reminds himself that his first 73wins came at Army, and he wondered whyno one mentions that in all the hype overthis record. “He appreciated all <strong>of</strong> uscoming to Duke; wanted us to come backmore <strong>of</strong>ten and hugged and thanked each<strong>of</strong> us individually for being there. It was atotally impromptu gathering for the four <strong>of</strong>us and it was inspiring to listen to those“young grads” recount their days withCoach K.”Mike Cragg, Duke Assoc AD, BB Legacy-------->Fund, Matt Brown, WP '79 and wife, Jamie(don't have names <strong>of</strong> two younger men)
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