<p>The United States Marine Corps Awards Ceremony and Family Orientation Brief was held on Tuesday, 22 May 2007 in Alumni Hall. </p>
<p>USNA. Colonel Michael J. Paulovich, USMC introduced those midshipmen that would be commissioned in the Marine Corps. Eight awards were presented to the outstanding 1/C midshipmen; the awards included:
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[li] The Nickerson Award, a Marine Officer’s Sword and Scabbard, went to MIDN James K. Everett, USN, who demonstrated superior leadership, integrity and potential as a future Marine Corps officer. </p>[/li]
<p>[li] The Krulak Award, an “Eagle, Globe, and Anchor” statue, was given to MIDN Ryan W. Pallas, USN who best demonstrated the Marine Corps values of “Honor, Courage, and Commitment.” </p>[/li]
<p>[li] The Ripley Award, presented by Col. John W. Ripley, USMC (Ret.), '62, an “Eagle, Globe, and Anchor” statue, went to MIDN Patrick N. Coffman, USN, who demonstrated the highest sense of physical prowess. </p>[/li]
<p>[li] The Adair Award, presented by George P. Watt, Jr., President and CEO, USNA Alumni Association and Foundation, a Marine Officer’s Dress Blue uniform, was given to MIDN Brent R. Stoecker, USN, who is the graduating president of the Semper Fidelis Society. </p>[/li]
<p>[li] The Marine Corps Association Award, a $150 gift certificate to the MCA Bookstore, went to MIDN Timothy D. Burchett, USN, who had the highest academic order of merit. </p>[/li]
<p>[li] The Buse Award (presented in memory of LtGEN Henry W. Buse, Jr., USMC, Class of 1934), a Marine Officer’s Sword and Scabbard, went to MIDN John P. Alspach, USN who was selected as the outstanding graduate of the Leatherneck summer training program. </p>[/li]
<p>[li] The Fuller Award, a U.S. Marine Corps desk clock, was given to MIDN Byron M. McCoy, USN, who wrote the best military science paper in the Marine Corps Capstone course. </p>[/li]
<p>[li] The Class of 1957 Award, a Marine Officer’s Sword and Scabbard, went to MIDN Andre A. Alves, USN who best distinguished himself most in the pursuit of Professional Military Education. [/li][/ul]
Following the award presentation was an orientation brief on the Marine Corps.</p>
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