DAILY BULLETIN
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Wednesday
February 12, 2025
Today’s Uniform:
Class B
Tomorrow’s UNIFORM:
Class A
MEAL MENU
II Mess: French Dip Sandwich, Swiss Cheese, Au Jus, French fries
Seasonal Salad Bar / Dynamic Deli Bar
III Mess: Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sauteed Tuscan Kale Grilled Chicken, Market Vegetables, Butter Herbed Bread
Salad: Chopped salad
I Mess: Blueberry Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Link, Skillet Potatoes, Juice, Milk, Infused Ice Water, Fresh Cut Fruit, Berries, Yogurt, Granola, Hand Fruit
WORDS TO THE WISE
PRESIDENT
“Seek not the favor of the multitude; it is seldom got by honest and lawful means. But seek the testimony of few; and number not voices, but weigh them.”
— Immanuel Kant
DEAN
Don’t major in minor things
— Author Unkown
COMMANDANT
“Never be cruel. Never be cowardly. Hate is always foolish. Love is always wise. Always try to be nice, but never fail to be kind.”
— The Doctor
Teacher/Counselor
Study Hall and Office Hours
Ms. Stanton (Counseling 12pm-8pm)
Ms. Castellano (Office Hours)
Mrs. Fernandez (Office Hours)
Ms. Gielow (Office Hours)
Ms. Scherr (Office Hours)
Mr. Swearingen (Study Hall)
TODAY IN HISTORY
Joseph Searles III becomes first Black member of the New York Stock Exchange
On February 12, 1970, Joseph Searles III shatters a deeply entrenched color barrier by becoming the first Black member of the New York Stock Exchange.
In the historically white dominated financial industry, people of color were routinely denied access not only to services, but to employment opportunities. Searles made history when, as a partner for Newburger, Loeb & Co., he became the first Black floor broker of the New York Stock Exchange. He followed in the footsteps of Clarence B. Jones, who three years earlier was the first African American to become an allied NYSE member, but without trading floor access.
Throughout his long career, Searles also served as vice president of public finance at Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co., deputy commissioner of the New York City Economic Development Administration and the first chairman of Harlem’s 125th Street Business Improvement District, among other appointments.
Known as a community-oriented businessman devoted to supporting Black enterprise, Searles established minority led businesses throughout New York and organized New York’s first minority franchising fair in 1969.
Born in 1942 and raised in Fort Hood, Texas, Searles attended Killeen High School during its first year of integration. He initially found success as a star football player for Kansas State University, where he graduated with a degree in political science. After briefly playing football professionally for the New York Giants, Searles returned to the classroom in 1967 and completed law school at George Washington University.
Searles died in July of 2021 at age 79.
UPDATES
Vending Machines
Vending machines are here for everyone to get their favorite snacks. If you put in money and your purchase gets stuck, please see Mr. Huggins in room 111. DO NOT shake or kick the machines. If you are caught doing any of those things you will receive demerits and possible restriction from using the vending machines.
Speech and Debate!
There was a Speech and Debate tournament this past weekend and our own Warrior, Anshul Bhide competed. He swept the whole tournament and earned 1st place in his event overall, but he got 1st place in every round from every judge! This is a huge accomplishment and very rarely happens. Congratulations Anshul!!!! Warrior Proud! Warrior Strong!!!
ATTENTION JUNIORS!
Anyone interested in applying for the 2025-26 Honor Council please fill out the form by this Friday February 14th. You can find the link in the Class of 2026 google-classroom.
https://docs.google.com/forms/
Kindess Week!
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We will have some furry friends visiting campus from 12:15-2PM. Stop by Davis Hall to show them some love!
Video: Inclusion (1:17-3:34) |
LA Fire Recovery – Service Opportunity Feb 15th
In partnership with San Diego Rotary clubs, The Outreach Program is organizing an event on Saturday February 15th at Torrey Pines Church in La Jolla to send 30,000 meals up to LA County to assist with recovery efforts.
I’m trying to see how many of you are interested to see what transportation would look like.
If interested, please fill out this google form.
Black History Month
Black History Month is a period in February where the United States commemorates and celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black people throughout American history, highlighting the African American experience and culture through special events and education initiatives; it’s a time to recognize the struggles and triumphs of Black Americans throughout history.
Each day we will highlight an African American and their achievement or contribution and at the end of the week (Friday) there will be a riddle or question. The first 2 Cadets that email me with the correct answer will win a prize.
Today we are highlighting: John Lewis
Growing up in the South during a time when Black people did not have the same rights as white people, John Lewis faced racial discrimination—and he did not like it. He fought for equality during the civil rights movement, marching with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., against oppression and risking his life for justice. Through grit and determination, he went from sitting on bus seats as an act of civil disobedience during the Freedom Rides to sitting in the halls of Congress as a champion for civil liberties.
Lewis studied at the American Baptist Theological Seminary in Nashville and helped organize lunch sit-ins against segregated restaurants, where Black and white people could not eat together, Sometimes he’d be arrested for his actions, but Lewis accepted being thrown in jail for fighting for what is right, or “good trouble,” as he’d later call it. For instance, he was one of 13 original Freedom Riders, who traveled by bus to test laws that were supposed to protect Black people. But he was beaten and jailed several times on his journey.
Lewis’s most memorable act of “good trouble” occurred on March 7, 1965, when he led a group of 600 people across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, on what would be known as “Bloody Sunday.”
Lewis, who was then only 25 years old, marched across the bridge in the fight for equal voting rights for Black people. In his bag he carried just a toothbrush, toothpaste, two books, an orange, and an apple. But he and the other peaceful protesters were met by police officers carrying batons. The police fired tear gas onto the crowd and attacked them, leaving many bloody and wounded. Lewis was knocked unconscious.
The events of Bloody Sunday were caught on camera and televised to the country. They attracted more protests. King joined Lewis and thousands of other protesters to march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. Their efforts eventually led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which outlawed the discriminatory practices that prevented many Black Americans from voting.
Lewis eventually became a congressman from Georgia in 1987, serving until his death from pancreatic cancer at the age of 80 on July 17, 2020. During his time in Congress, he continued his work for civil rights and encouraged young people to do the hard work necessary to change the country by getting into “good trouble.”
Golf Team!
All Cadets interested in golfing this year, come to room 112 to discuss the upcoming season!
Talent Show!!
The Talent Show is coming soon!!! Tryouts will be on Tuesday, February 25, during tutorials.
Sign up using the QR code below!
Weekend Activities Feb. 13-17
Thursday, Feb. 13th
1530-2000 Indoor Rock Climbing
Friday, Feb. 14th
1400-1700 Beach
1400-2200 Rec. Hall
1830-2130 Ice Skating
Saturday, Feb. 15th
0800-1700 Beach
0800-2200 Rec. Hall (continental breakfast 0800-1030)
1130-1500 Free Bike Tour, Oceanside
1800-2200 Movie Run
Sunday, Feb. 16th
0800-1700 Beach
0800-2200 Rec. Hall (continental breakfast 0800-1030)
1130-1630 K1 Racing
1700-2100 Cadets Choice
Monday, Feb. 17th Presidents Day Holiday
0800-1700 Beach
0800-2000 Rec. Hall (continental breakfast 0800-1030)
1130-1330 Dodgeball Tournament in Davis Hall
1430-1600 Beach BBQ w/ S’mores
As the Office of Admission gears up for Spring admissions, we’d like to remind you about our exciting Bring-a-Buddy program. A number of cadets have already taken advantage of this program to recommend their friends to the Academy. If you a refer a friend to Army and Navy Academy, you’ll receive a $1000 credit at the Bookstore when he successfully enrolls. That’s a lot of Takis!
Please contact the Office of Admission up the stairs from the Mess Hall if you have any questions about this program.
FRom the Mess Hall
Reminder: Pick up your trash! You must take your plates and silverware to the dish room window. DO NOT dump your plates and silverware into the trash.
From The Health Center
Flu season is here. Make sure that you wash your hands and cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Let’s stop the spread of germs.
SPORTS BLAST
All cadets, please remember to form up in front of Davis Hall for our mandatory accountability formation. Only head to your sports after you have been dismissed.
Basketball
