“Class 10300/10310″, USS PHILADELPHIA (SSN-690) graduated from Basic Enlisted Submarine School, Thursday, 1 July.
Seaman Apprentice Stephen Marchi was Class Honorman with a 95.65 Grade Point Average. Marchi, who continues in Apprentice Team Training, ATT, was also meritoriously advanced because of his overall academic achievement.
Seaman Robert Bruneel received the Navy League Award for his academic efforts. Bruneel also continues in the ATT pipeline.
Fireman Sean Day was recipient of the Submarine League’s William Purdum Award for most improved student. Day continues in Basic Mechanical Skills, BMS, training.
With Grade Point Averages of over 90.0, Seaman Apprentice Raynard Robinson, Seaman Christopher Archer, Seaman Apprentice Jeremy Kramer, Seaman Francis Rhoad, Seaman Apprentice Troy Puloka, Seaman Edmund Martin, Seaman Christopher Cosme, Seaman Charles Tomberlin, Seaman Apprentice Brian Hartnett and Seaman Jason Sherrill were named Graduates with Distinction.
Basic Enlisted Submarine School is a six-week introduction to the basic theory, construction and operation of nuclear powered submarines. In preparation for an assignment, Sailors receive instruction on shipboard organization, submarine safety and escape procedures.
The following area students recently achieved high honors or honors for the Spring Term at The Loomis Chaffee School:
Senior Craig Lennon of Amston achieved Honor Roll.
Freshman David Olio of Amston achieved Honor Roll.
Senior Patricia Shields of East Lyme achieved Honor Roll.
Senior Emily Gibbs of Groton achieved Honor Roll.
Junior James Crawford of Mystic achieved Honor Roll.
Junior Michelle Song of Mystic achieved Honor Roll.
Junior Victoria Garbo of Stonington achieved Honor Roll.
Freshman Sarah Williams of Pawcatuck achieved High Honor Roll.
Senior Maxwell Fan of Colchester achieved Honor Roll.
Sophomore Tyler Fan of Colchester achieved Honor Roll.
Located in Windsor, Connecticut, The Loomis Chaffee School was chartered in 1874. A boarding and day school of 690 students from 26 states and 20 countries, the school includes boys and girls from grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate. Since its inception, Loomis Chaffee has offered educational opportunity regardless of religious or political beliefs, national origin or financial resources. Academically challenging, the school promotes energetic learning and close faculty-student bonds within a respectful and civil community.
