
US Coast Guard Academy
Class Of 1978
Class Project
Dear Classmates,
Season’s Greetings to you and yours. We hope that you had a great Thanksgiving and are settling
into the Holiday Season.
As we close out 2024 and look toward the new year, we are sure that you are generously considering
many worthy causes and opportunities. Many of you have already generously contributed to and
pledged future support of the CAPT Michael A. Healy Award which we intend to endow with
$780,000 at the 50th anniversary of our graduation in 2028. The Healy Award will endeavor to
support either “one-off” projects or integrated programming to strengthen cadet exposure to three
areas of focus:
a) Character – moral excellence and firmness
b) Resilience - emphasis on skills needed to adapt, thrive and succeed in the Service and society.
c) Innovation - introduction of something new; a new idea, method or device.
As of today, the Class of 78 has raised over $276,570 towards our goal!
We are over 35% of the way to our goal!!
If you have already made a pledge, Thank You very much for your support and generosity!
If you haven’t taken the opportunity to make a pledge, will you please consider doing so now before
the end of 2024? Beginning your pledge in 2024 gives you five years to complete your pledge
and reduces the annual payment needed to achieve your overall pledge!
Our primary goal is full class participation. Every contribution matters, no matter the amount.
Your involvement and contribution will help the Great Class of 78 to leave a legacy of cadet training
and development for the next 50 years. Let’s all give what we can to achieve something great
together.
Designate Your Gift. Please designate your pledge and contributions to the “50 Year Reunion
Project“ within the Class of 1978 Endowment Fund.
(Note: contributing to the Class Gift Fund does not help to build the Endowment Fund.)
Please mail or email your pledge form to Susan Kenyon skenyon@cgaalumni.org or make your
pledge/gift online www.cgaalumni.orrg/1978gift
With Best Wishes for the Holidays and a Happy and Healthy New Year in 2025,
Iain Anderson, Bruce Black, Chris Bond, Manson Brown, Pepe Castillo, Bryon Ing,
Mike Lucia, Mike Vincenty, Kerry Watterson, and Brooke Winter
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October 10, 2024
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