Name: Tulane Homecoming 2022
Start: 2022-10-21T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2022-10-22T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Navy Building

Tulane NROTC Taffrail Log Summer 2022

Lowe2022-09-27T08:40:46-05:00

Alumni News Congratulations!! to the Tulane NROTC Alumni Association Awards winners. 2nd LT Mark Shreve (2022) was presented with the Barrow Award for outstanding military bearing. Ensign Thomas Schwartz (2022) won the Wintle Award for superior performance. Doug Hurley (1988), NASA astronaut, visited the unit for a presentation. Erin Chandler (2018), a submarine officer, can be seen in this ABC news report. Don Vinci (1979) and John McGaha (1970) were on the board for the 2022 Tulane Engineering Forum. Held in person for the first time in several years, it was [...]

Tulane NROTC Taffrail Log Summer 2022Lowe2022-09-27T08:40:46-05:00

Bruce Albert North (1962)

Bruce Albert North (1962)

Lowe2022-09-07T08:39:23-05:00

Class of 1962 Bruce Albert “Pops” North passed away peacefully on August 12, 2022, surrounded by his family. Bruce was born in 1940 in Algiers, Louisiana to William Bruce North, Jr. and Gerardine Guillot North. He is survived by his children, Michael (Terri), Brian (Sueann), and Katherine Costantini; his grandchildren, Molly Bilich (Luke), Eric North (Emily), William North (Julie), Jack North, and Nate Costantini; and his great grandchildren, Amalie Bilich, Wesley North, and Luka Bilich. He is also survived by the matriarch of our family, Judy Nolan Nelson, and his life-long friend and loving companion, Judy [...]

Bruce Albert North (1962)Lowe2022-09-07T08:39:23-05:00

Spring Awards and Battalion Change of Command 2022

Spring Awards and Battalion Change of Command 2022

Lowe2022-09-23T13:53:38-05:00

Change of Command The Midshipmen of the Tulane Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps held their Spring Awards Ceremony and Change of Command on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in the Navy Building on the campus of Tulane University. The Change of Command saw MIDN CO MIDN 1/C Lauren Kerr, MIDN XO MIDN 1/C Mark Shreve, and MIDN SgtMaj MIDN 2/C Jackson Swinklerelieved of command by MIDN CO MIDN 1/C Guillermo Salazar, MIDN XO SSgt Lance Comer (MECEP), and MIDN SgtMaj MIDN 2/C Dominic LaPata. Congratulations to the new Midshipmen Battalion Staff! [...]

Spring Awards and Battalion Change of Command 2022Lowe2022-09-23T13:53:38-05:00

January and July Commissionings 2022

January and July Commissionings 2022

Lowe2022-08-29T14:46:47-05:00

Semester Commissionings The Tulane University Naval Reserve Officer Trying Corps held two end of semester commissionings this year. Both ceremonies took place in the Navy Building on the campus of Tulane University. Three men were commissioned Second Lieutenants for the United States Marine Corps. Event dates were Thursday, January 6, 2022 and Friday, July 8, 2022. Zachary Ethan Hoven hails from Mequon, Wisconsin. Mr. Hoven enrolled at Tulane University where he studied Homeland Security and Political Science. His extracurricular activities included memberships and participation in the Reformed University [...]

January and July Commissionings 2022Lowe2022-08-29T14:46:47-05:00

Women Making Waves 2022

Women Making Waves 2022

Lowe2022-08-22T08:34:03-05:00

Lida Pardue Cooper (2004) was a featured speaker at the Tulane Professional Development Series, Women Making Waves 2022. She was a panelist on the Prioritizing Diversity and Inclusion event on March 16, 2022. Lida Pardue Cooper graduated from Tulane University and was commissioned through Tulane Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps in 2004. She is a Lifetime member of the Alumni Association. In 2011, she completed master’s degrees in International Development from Tulane University and National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College. Cmdr L Pardue Cooper is currently the Chief Staff Officer for Commander [...]

Women Making Waves 2022Lowe2022-08-22T08:34:03-05:00

Thomas Early (PNS 1993- 1994)

Thomas Early (PNS 1993- 1994)

Lowe2022-08-18T17:21:00-05:00

1942 - 2020 On Monday, November 2, 2020, Colonel Thomas Michael Early, USMC, (ret.), loving husband of Marie and father of Patrick and Kathleen, passed away after a long illness at the age of 78. Throughout his long distinguished career in the Marine Corps, he earned 3 Legions of Merit, a Bronze Star with Combat V, a Purple Heart, and numerous other citations. He served with distinction in Vietnam as a company commander with the 3rd Battalion, 26th Marines. Following his retirement from the Marine Corps, he led a JROTC program, taught high school science, and was [...]

Thomas Early (PNS 1993- 1994)Lowe2022-08-18T17:21:00-05:00

Luke James Sanna (1978)

Luke James Sanna (1978)

Lowe2022-09-07T07:32:31-05:00

1956 - 2022 Luke James Sanna, accomplished traveler, hat enthusiast, and bonafide funny guy, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 30th, 2022. He was 66. Luke led a life unlike any other, an epic hero of sorts. He lived and traveled all around the world, told the most captivating stories, could find the solution to any problem, and always had a piece of wisdom to offer. He graduated from Tulane University in 1978 with a BS in biomedical engineering through the university’s Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program. Thereafter he completed his Nuclear Power Training and served on [...]

Luke James Sanna (1978)Lowe2022-09-07T07:32:31-05:00

Joint Commissioning 2022

Joint Commissioning 2022

Lowe2022-09-23T13:50:53-05:00

Congratulations Ensigns and Second Lieutenants!! The Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse on the campus of Tulane University was the site of the Joint Commissioning for the Tulane Reserve Officers Training Corps on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Eighteen midshipmen and cadets were sworn in as Ensigns and Second Lieutenants in the Armed Services. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and honored guests. Honored guests included deans and representatives from Tulane, Dillard, Xavier, and University of New Orleans. Several of the Units Alumni were also invited to witness the historic occasion. General David H Berger, USMC, (1981) [...]

Joint Commissioning 2022Lowe2022-09-23T13:50:53-05:00

Warren John Nolan (1944)

Lowe2022-03-25T07:57:28-05:00

1923 - 2021 Warren John Nolan, age 97, of New Orleans, was called home February 25, 2021. He was born on November 25, 1923 in New Orleans, LA to the late Ralph P. and Ruth B. Nolan. Warren was an alumnus of Jesuit High School and Tulane University, where he studied architecture. He was a proud WWII U.S. Navy veteran and served in the Pacific aboard an aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Bunker Hill, CV-17. He has an interview on file at the World War Two Museum in New Orleans, as well as his Tulane University NROTC Unit [...]

Warren John Nolan (1944)Lowe2022-03-25T07:57:28-05:00

James Robert Pond (1981)

Lowe2022-03-10T08:32:47-06:00

1959 - 2021 James Robert Pond, Director of Transportation for Monroe County, 62, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. He was born Aug. 24, 1959, in Oak Park, IL to James Burton III and Marguerite (Scaer) Pond. Jim married Mary Alice Whiting on April 20, 1991. They celebrated their 30th anniversary this year. Jim has been a member of Pittsford Community Church for over fifteen years, including six years as a trustee, and was actively involved in the church choir. He was involved in many community activities over the years, including riding with the Saturday morning bike [...]

James Robert Pond (1981)Lowe2022-03-10T08:32:47-06:00

Thomas Jacob Schoen, Sr. (1957)

Lowe2022-02-22T08:20:18-06:00

1966 - 2021 Thomas "Tom" Jacob Schoen Sr. departed this life at the age of 87 and began his Eternal Life with our Lord on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. After a dignified battle and according to his wishes, his warrior spirit passed into Heaven lovingly surrounded by his adoring wife, and comforted by his loving sons, daughters, and his eldest grandson. Tom is survived by his wife, Ellen "Tay" Jackson Schoen, his two sons, Thomas Jacob Schoen Jr., and Robert Taylor Schoen (Autumn Caldwell Schoen), his three daughters Lorraine Ellen Schoen, Susan Frances Schoen, Stephanie Aline Schoen [...]

Thomas Jacob Schoen, Sr. (1957)Lowe2022-02-22T08:20:18-06:00

DOD ROTC Partnership Excellence Award

DOD ROTC Partnership Excellence Award

Lowe2022-08-17T14:47:34-05:00

The Tulane Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps was awarded the Department of Defense ROTC Partnership Excellence Award for the 2019 to 2020 academic year. This award was presented on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Navy Building on Tulane's main campus. The DOD Award recognized the unit and university and their strong partnership that has enhanced the quality of training the next generation of military leaders have received. President Fitts, Tulane University President; Captain Bowdich, Professor of Naval Science for Tulane NROTC; and Rear Admiral Trinque, Assistant Commander for Career Management, Naval Personnel Command, were the guests of honor [...]

DOD ROTC Partnership Excellence AwardLowe2022-08-17T14:47:34-05:00

TUNROTC Annual Meeting

Lowe2022-01-05T12:03:49-06:00

Friday Social The Naval Reserve Officer Training Command at Tulane University held its annual meeting and social November 12 and November 13, 2021. Friday's festivities were a social and reunion held at the Navy Building. The many gathered on the drill deck enjoyed gracious company and memories as well as delicious food and drink. Saturday's goings-on included the annual meeting, homecoming reunion, and football tailgate. The annual meeting followed the agenda of business, updates, and speaker. The general business gave overviews of the Association [...]

TUNROTC Annual MeetingLowe2022-01-05T12:03:49-06:00

Arthur Lloyd Hensley Jr (1988)

Lowe2022-01-05T12:03:59-06:00

1966 - 2021 Captain Arthur Lloyd Hensley, Jr, United States Navy Surface Warfare Officer (Retired) serving from 1988-2016 passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the age of 55. He was born on July 24, 1966 in Nashville, TN. Lloyd (Paw Paw) is survived by his wife of 32 years Lauren Heisler Hensley; daughters Emma Taylor(Christian), Rachel Hensley(Brad), and Caroline Hensley; grandchildren Nora and Thomas Taylor; mother Janet; siblings Lisa (Bob), Kent, and Tim (DeAnna); nephews Taylor (Cate) and Trevor; aunts and uncles Carol (Dick), Jim, Betsy (Mike), and Diane; and countless cousins, friends, and his [...]

Arthur Lloyd Hensley Jr (1988)Lowe2022-01-05T12:03:59-06:00

Wilbert L. Argus Jr (1962)

Lowe2022-01-05T12:04:08-06:00

1940 - 2018 Wilbert L. 'Bill' Argus Jr., 78, of New Orleans, died November 27, 2018 in the home he designed and built for his family in Lakeview. Mr. Argus was a renowned architect, mentor, and designer of numerous churches and other structures for the Roman Catholic Archdioceses of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Biloxi, and Mobile, as well as schools for the St. Tammany Parish School Board. Born August 3, 1940 in New Orleans, Bill spent his formative years in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi where he was Valedictorian of the Class of 1957 at St. Stanislaus High [...]

Wilbert L. Argus Jr (1962)Lowe2022-01-05T12:04:08-06:00

James Robert Pond (1981)

Lowe2022-01-05T12:04:17-06:00

1959 - 2021 James Robert Pond, Director of Transportation for Monroe County, 62, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. He was born Aug. 24, 1959, in Oak Park, IL to James Burton III and Marguerite (Scaer) Pond. Jim married Mary Alice Whiting on April 20, 1991. They celebrated their 30th anniversary this year. Jim has been a member of Pittsford Community Church for over fifteen years, including six years as a trustee, and was actively involved in the church choir. He was involved in many community activities over the years, including riding with the Saturday morning bike [...]

James Robert Pond (1981)Lowe2022-01-05T12:04:17-06:00

Douglas Joubert Sr (1952)

Lowe2022-01-05T12:04:25-06:00

1930 - 2011 Douglas Joseph Joubert, Sr passed away suddenly on March 1, 2011 at the age of 80 from complications of double knee replacement surgery. Doug was a giant of a man in many ways and will be greatly missed. Doug was born to Lorraine and August Joubert on November 30, 1930. He had one sister Celeste Joubert Gagnon. Doug was an excellent student and played every sport he could. He attended St Aloysius High school where his continued good work was rewarded with an ROTC scholarship to Tulane University where he graduated in Chemistry. It [...]

Douglas Joubert Sr (1952)Lowe2022-01-05T12:04:25-06:00

Fall Commissionings 2021

Fall Commissionings 2021

Lowe2022-06-28T09:47:58-05:00

On Friday, September 17, 2021, Brett James Harris was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. The small ceremony was held in the Navy Building on the Tulane University Campus. Surrounded by family, 2ndLt Hargis took the oath of office from Captain Dorinda Pintos. His father, MSgt Bobby Hargis, USAF Ret., and his step-father, MGySgt Ricky Hart, USMC Ret. pinned on his bars. A native of New Orleans and a graduate of the University of New Orleans in Business Administration, 2ndLt Hargis is looking forward to starting his Marine Corps career as a Ground Officer. He will attend [...]

Fall Commissionings 2021Lowe2022-06-28T09:47:58-05:00

Jerome Riehl (2008)

Lowe2022-06-04T08:52:14-05:00

March 20, 2017 Captain Jerome Riehl, USMC (Ret) 38, of Hernando, Miss., passed away March 20, 2017. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Hernando. Jerome is survived by his wife Sarah Riehl of Hernando, children, Thomas, Allison, Lauren, Hannah, Gabriella, Benjamin and Emma Riehl all of Hernando, parents, Alice and John Newman of Slidell, La., siblings, Christopher Riehl of Waco, Texas, Thomas Riehl of Dallas, Texas, Timothy Riehl of Columbus, Ga., Nicole Riehl of Slidell, La., Armand Riehl of Savanah, Ga., Patricia Andre of Bay St. Louis, Miss., Jacquelyn Talvin of Gulfport, Miss., [...]

Jerome Riehl (2008)Lowe2022-06-04T08:52:14-05:00

George Murphy Herbert Markey Jr. (51)

Lowe2021-07-13T15:01:25-05:00

June 17, 2021 George Murphy Herbert Markey, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Metairie on Thursday, June 17, 2021, with his loving wife of 25 years, Josie, by his side. He was 92 years old. George was a native of New Orleans having been born on Desire Street on January 12, 1929. He is survived by his wife Josephine Hay Markey, his children Patricia Hanley (Tom) of Houston, TX, Germaine Brupbacher (Guy) of Pass Christian, MS, George M. Markey, III and three stepdaughters, Lisa Hay Rourke (Brian), Elizabeth Hay Roberts (John) of Houston, TX and [...]

George Murphy Herbert Markey Jr. (51)Lowe2021-07-13T15:01:25-05:00

Spring Awards Ceremony 2021

Lowe2021-06-22T07:17:36-05:00

Tulane NROTC Awards Ceremony 2021 The Tulane Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps Awards Ceremony was held on April 21, 2021. Awards and Recipients 1. THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION NATIONAL DEFENSE ROTC AWARD Presented to: MIDN 4/C LaPata This award is presented to a MIDN who has demonstrated loyalty, patriotism, dependability, good character, adherence to military discipline, leadership ability, and a patriotic understanding of the importance of ROTC training. 2. THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS AWARD Presented to: MIDN 4/C Lord This award and medal are presented to the 4/C MIDN who has [...]

Spring Awards Ceremony 2021Lowe2021-06-22T07:17:36-05:00

Change of Command May 2021

Change of Command May 2021

Lowe2022-06-28T09:51:16-05:00

Tulane University Naval Officer Training Corps got a new Professor of Naval Science on May 28, 2021. Captain Daniel J. Senesky, USN was relieved by Captain Paul Bowdich, USN in a moving ceremony held on the deck of the Navy Building on the Tulane Campus. Following all COVID guidelines, the Change of Command evoked the time honored traditions of the US Navy; especially on the cusp of Memorial Day. Family members, friends, midshipmen, unit staff, newly commissioned officers, Tulane deans, and Alumni Association members were on hand to witness the ceremony in person and on Zoom. Welcome Aboard [...]

Change of Command May 2021Lowe2022-06-28T09:51:16-05:00

Commissioning 2021

Commissioning 2021

Lowe2022-06-28T09:53:58-05:00

On May 21, 2021, eight midshipmen culminated their college NROTC training with a commission in the US Navy or the US Marine Corps. The ceremony originally scheduled to be held at the Southern Yacht Club on the New Orleans Lakefront was moved to the Navy Building on the Tulane University Campus, due to weather related issues. Following all COVID precautions, the men and women took the oath of office and embarked upon their new careers. Three graduates entered the Marine Corps and five graduates went into the Navy. Two Naval ensigns are destined to be surface warfare officers, two are [...]

Commissioning 2021Lowe2022-06-28T09:53:58-05:00

December 2020 Commissioning

Lowe2021-03-16T10:36:03-05:00

For the second year in a row, the Tulane NROTC Unit held a rare December Commissioning on Sunday, December 20, 2020. At 1:30 in the afternoon at the Navy Building, a new Ensign was commissioned for the United States Navy. The Tulane NROTC Alumni Association welcomes Matthew R. Drury as its newest member. Mr. Drury hails from Georgia and is looking forward to his future in the Navy. He is service assigned as a Student Naval Flight Officer and will report to Naval Aviation Schools Command in Pensacola, Florida in March 2021. He is a Tulane University Graduate who majored in [...]

December 2020 CommissioningLowe2021-03-16T10:36:03-05:00

Awards Ceremony 2020

Lowe2020-11-19T15:30:04-06:00

The event was held on September 22, 2020. Originally, scheduled for the spring the ceremony was postponed until fall. Awards to graduating midshipmen were presented at their commissioning. Awards and Recipients New Orleans DAR National Defense Gold Medal MIDN 3/C Peliya Waters USAA Spirit Award MIDN 2/C Kevin Emilus Nat’l Def Chmn, Nat’l Soc of Daug of the Founders and Patriots of Amer Award MIDN 2/C Aizlyn Zupkus Mil Officers Assoc of America Award MIDN 2/C Zachary Hoven The Military of the World Wars Award of Merit MIDN 2/C Evan [...]

Awards Ceremony 2020Lowe2020-11-19T15:30:04-06:00

2020 Commissioning

Lowe2020-10-25T10:43:09-05:00

Please welcome the newly commissioned Ensigns and 2nd Lieutenant. Ensign Samuel Beal Ensign Torsten Blue Ensign Zachary Byrne Ensign Jamie Ferrari Ensign Jack Gibbons Ensign Evan Hughes Ensign Robert Ivey Ensign Bryna Loranger Ensign Isabella Mastendino Ensign Sean Panish 2nd Lt. Nicole Trusty (commissioned in December 2019) There were a total of eleven graduates from Tulane and Xavier 10 Navy 4 Aviation (pilot) 1 Aviation (flight officer) 4 Surface 1 Nuclear Surface 1 Marine Corps All midshipmen got their first choice of duty preference. May 15, 2020 was the date [...]

2020 CommissioningLowe2020-10-25T10:43:09-05:00

New Awards Plaques

Lowe2020-07-02T09:54:29-05:00

At our General Meeting on November 1, 2019, two new plaques were unveiled on the Quarter Deck of our Navy Building for permanent display. Your Tulane Naval ROTC Alumni Association paid for, obtained, and presented these plaques to the Unit. The first plaque lists the names of recent award winners of the Wintle Award. This award, presented to an outstanding Naval Midshipman, commemorates LCDR Jack W. Wintle, USN. He was an NROTC Instructor here at Tulane from1940 to 1942, who was killed in action aboard the heavy cruiser San Francisco (CA-38) during the Battle of Salvo Island on 13 [...]

New Awards PlaquesLowe2020-07-02T09:54:29-05:00

Notre Dame Leadership Conference 2020

Lowe2020-04-22T18:01:12-05:00

The Alumni Association through generous donations was able to sponsor two midshipmen to attend the Notre Dame Leadership Conference in South Bend, Indiana. MIDN 2/C Harris and MIDN 2/C Hargis came away with a wonderful learning experience and gave special thanks to alumni, John Stelly and Fritz Teuscher, who provided generous donations. From January 30 through February 2, 2020, the two midshipmen joined their peers from around the country. They heard speakers from all walks of the military life and gained greater insights. Impressive orators included, Captain Jonathan Duffy, DESRON 15; Vice Admiral Mary M. Jackson, USN SWO; [...]

Notre Dame Leadership Conference 2020Lowe2020-04-22T18:01:12-05:00

Tulane NROTC Mardi Gras Drill Meet 2020

Tulane NROTC Mardi Gras Drill Meet 2020

Lowe2021-03-16T09:36:59-05:00

The Tulane Naval ROTC Mardi Gras Drill Meet was held on Friday, February 21, 2020 on the Tulane University campus. The University Center Quad, Newcomb Quad, and Brown Quad were utilized for the contest. Students from around the country came together for the competitions of Color Guard, Individual Exhibition, Platoon Inspection, Platoon Armed Basic Drill, Squad Basic Drill, and Platoon Exhibition. The University Center Ballroom was used for team meeting and set-up. Norwich University had a great group of supporters in the form of University President Richard Schneider and numerous alumni from around the country. The group was not disappointed as Norwich [...]

Tulane NROTC Mardi Gras Drill Meet 2020Lowe2021-03-16T09:36:59-05:00

Women Making Waves Featured Speaker

Women Making Waves Featured Speaker

Lowe2020-06-25T14:17:52-05:00

Women Making Waves Featured Speaker Tulane University hosted the sixth Women Making Waves Conference on March 7, 2020. Held in the LBC University Center, the focus was “How Global Events Ignite Leaders”; which fit right into the program goal of highlighting alumnae career and leadership successes. Commander Audry Oxley (2001) filled that mandate and was one of the featured speakers. The Alumni Association applauds CMDR Oxley for her elan, support, and positive representation of the Navy and her alma mater. Tulane included a mini- bio for all speakers, including CMDR Oxley. In addition our association produced a handout highlighting other [...]

Women Making Waves Featured SpeakerLowe2020-06-25T14:17:52-05:00

December 2019 Commissioning

December 2019 Commissioning

Lowe2022-06-28T10:57:34-05:00

The Tulane NROTC Unit held a rare December Commissioning on Friday, December 20, 2019. At 6 o’clock in the evening in the Navy Building, a new Second Lieutenant was commissioned for the United States Marine Corps. The Tulane NROTC Alumni Association welcomes Nicole Trusty as its newest member. Ms. Trusty hails from Florida and is looking forward to her future travels with the Marine Corps; the first to The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia. She is a Tulane University Graduate who majored in Homeland Security. The Commissioning Ceremony was a traditional affair with family and friends around to support her. [...]

December 2019 CommissioningLowe2022-06-28T10:57:34-05:00

Homecoming 2019

Lowe2020-01-29T08:31:07-06:00

Homecoming 2019 is on the books. The Tulane NROTC Alumni Annual Meeting and Reunion was a success. It was a wonderful chance for everyone to come together and reconnect. The Annual Meeting gave an overview of the Association and of the Unit. Captain Senesky presented the state of the unit address. He highlighted the achievements of the staff and midshipmen. The Association covered the required business of election of board members, financial reporting, and the association activities. A special presentation was given by Mike Henry (1965) on the Vietnam History Project, an initiative to document the contributions [...]

Homecoming 2019Lowe2020-01-29T08:31:07-06:00

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