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Countdown to Graduation
The countdown continues to the Wednesday, May 23rd Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2018!
Here is the most current Schedule of Events for Graduation week. Please note that the times for the Superintendent’s Reception on Sunday, May 21 have been updated.
Parents, please don't forget to register your attendance on the Graduation Website. It’s important to point out that registering does not reserve tickets for the overall Graduation Ceremony. You will need to provide your cadet/graduate with the number of tickets needed as he/she is responsible for requesting and receiving the desired amount.
https://www.usafa.edu/about/traditions/graduation/
Finally, as many of you have already seen, there was an option during your ceremony registration to R.S.V.P. for the Superintendent's Reception. Due to some technical difficulties, we are respectfully requesting you to re-accomplish your R.s.v.p. for that event only, via the separate Superintendent’s Reception invitation link on the Graduation webpage, in an effort to assist us in obtaining a more accurate count of attendees. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Upcoming Events
Wings Over Houston Airshow at Ellington Airport, Houston is October 20-21, 2018. This year's show will feature the world-famous U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. This is also the site of one of our biggest fundraisers. Visit our Events page to learn more about our concessions stand at the airshow!
Class of 2022 Appointee Orientation by USAFA ALOs will be scheduled for a Saturday in June (TBA.) This is for 2022 appointees, their families and new members. Our president, Jonathan Thomas, will be calling you, but if you have questions please email him at president@setxafapa.org
The President's New Appointee Social (just for the cadets only!) is coming to a Sunday in June (TBA). Our president, Jonathan Thomas, will be calling you, but if you have questions please email him at president@setxafapa.org
Parents' Weekend at USAFA is Friday, August 31st through Monday, September 3rd, 2018 (Labor Day Weekend). Make hotel reservations NOW! Cadets must stay within 150 miles of USAFA and must wear proper uniform in public. There will be a Saturday football game that all cadets must attend, so plan to get your tickets in our SETXAFAPA block seats (more info coming soon!).
Reyes Family Assistance
Many people have asked how they can help C3C Paolo Reyes and his family. Here is the link to a site that has been set up by several Academy parents at the specific request of his parents and family and they have approved it. All monies raised go directly to his parents. Please join so many of us by donating what you can.
https://www.youcaring.com/paoloreyes-739508
In the early morning hours on Sunday, January 15th, United States Air Force Academy Sophomore C3C Paolo Reyes was a victim of a tragic hit and run car accident in Colorado Springs, CO. He is currently in the hospital in the ICU in serious condition. His parents have traveled from their home in Saipan to be by his side but they need everyone’s help!
Cadet Reyes is an outstanding young man. He is active in many activities at the Academy, and has been on the Commandant’s and Dean’s List. He plans to be a pilot. He graduated from Kagman High School in Saipan as salutatorian. He was the recipient of CNMI Commissioner’s Award, and earned the gold medal for the President’s Education Award Program of Outstanding Academic Award. Reyes was also KHS’ Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps battalion commander for two straight years earning the rank of colonel and received the JROTC Commendation Medal. He was sponsored by Congressman Gregorio Sablan.
His father Pepito works as an architect at the Department of Public Works, while his mother Malou is an accountant at the Commonwealth Utilities Corp. Paolo is the youngest of three children. He has an older sister and an older brother who is in the Air Force stationed at Travis AFB. His parents, his brother, and his sister are by his side.
The Reyes Family is providing their support to Paolo by being at his side at the hospital in Colorado Springs. The flight tickets for the parents to Colorado Springs cost $3200 one way! They will still need to purchase tickets for the flights back home to Saipan. They also need our assistance with the temporary living costs that are associated with being away from their home in Saipan for an undetermined length of time. These expenses multiply very rapidly and any funds raised will help defray the unexpected costs that are mounting.
Please donate, whatever you can, to help this outstanding young man and his family. Share this email/link and get the word out - let's help our USAFA family. This tragic accident could happen to anyone – cherish your loved ones and please help this family.
Thank you on behalf of C3C Paolo Reyes and his family.
Checks may be sent to: Brenda Ooms, 1395 Arcady Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045
The countdown continues to the Wednesday, May 23rd Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2018!
Here is the most current Schedule of Events for Graduation week. Please note that the times for the Superintendent’s Reception on Sunday, May 21 have been updated.
Parents, please don't forget to register your attendance on the Graduation Website. It’s important to point out that registering does not reserve tickets for the overall Graduation Ceremony. You will need to provide your cadet/graduate with the number of tickets needed as he/she is responsible for requesting and receiving the desired amount.
https://www.usafa.edu/about/traditions/graduation/
Finally, as many of you have already seen, there was an option during your ceremony registration to R.S.V.P. for the Superintendent's Reception. Due to some technical difficulties, we are respectfully requesting you to re-accomplish your R.s.v.p. for that event only, via the separate Superintendent’s Reception invitation link on the Graduation webpage, in an effort to assist us in obtaining a more accurate count of attendees. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Upcoming Events
Wings Over Houston Airshow at Ellington Airport, Houston is October 20-21, 2018. This year's show will feature the world-famous U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. This is also the site of one of our biggest fundraisers. Visit our Events page to learn more about our concessions stand at the airshow!
Class of 2022 Appointee Orientation by USAFA ALOs will be scheduled for a Saturday in June (TBA.) This is for 2022 appointees, their families and new members. Our president, Jonathan Thomas, will be calling you, but if you have questions please email him at president@setxafapa.org
The President's New Appointee Social (just for the cadets only!) is coming to a Sunday in June (TBA). Our president, Jonathan Thomas, will be calling you, but if you have questions please email him at president@setxafapa.org
Parents' Weekend at USAFA is Friday, August 31st through Monday, September 3rd, 2018 (Labor Day Weekend). Make hotel reservations NOW! Cadets must stay within 150 miles of USAFA and must wear proper uniform in public. There will be a Saturday football game that all cadets must attend, so plan to get your tickets in our SETXAFAPA block seats (more info coming soon!).
Reyes Family Assistance
Many people have asked how they can help C3C Paolo Reyes and his family. Here is the link to a site that has been set up by several Academy parents at the specific request of his parents and family and they have approved it. All monies raised go directly to his parents. Please join so many of us by donating what you can.
https://www.youcaring.com/paoloreyes-739508
In the early morning hours on Sunday, January 15th, United States Air Force Academy Sophomore C3C Paolo Reyes was a victim of a tragic hit and run car accident in Colorado Springs, CO. He is currently in the hospital in the ICU in serious condition. His parents have traveled from their home in Saipan to be by his side but they need everyone’s help!
Cadet Reyes is an outstanding young man. He is active in many activities at the Academy, and has been on the Commandant’s and Dean’s List. He plans to be a pilot. He graduated from Kagman High School in Saipan as salutatorian. He was the recipient of CNMI Commissioner’s Award, and earned the gold medal for the President’s Education Award Program of Outstanding Academic Award. Reyes was also KHS’ Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps battalion commander for two straight years earning the rank of colonel and received the JROTC Commendation Medal. He was sponsored by Congressman Gregorio Sablan.
His father Pepito works as an architect at the Department of Public Works, while his mother Malou is an accountant at the Commonwealth Utilities Corp. Paolo is the youngest of three children. He has an older sister and an older brother who is in the Air Force stationed at Travis AFB. His parents, his brother, and his sister are by his side.
The Reyes Family is providing their support to Paolo by being at his side at the hospital in Colorado Springs. The flight tickets for the parents to Colorado Springs cost $3200 one way! They will still need to purchase tickets for the flights back home to Saipan. They also need our assistance with the temporary living costs that are associated with being away from their home in Saipan for an undetermined length of time. These expenses multiply very rapidly and any funds raised will help defray the unexpected costs that are mounting.
Please donate, whatever you can, to help this outstanding young man and his family. Share this email/link and get the word out - let's help our USAFA family. This tragic accident could happen to anyone – cherish your loved ones and please help this family.
Thank you on behalf of C3C Paolo Reyes and his family.
Checks may be sent to: Brenda Ooms, 1395 Arcady Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045