Brigade In the News Weekly Brief for the week of December 8 - December 12, 2003 Below you will find a summary listing of those articles that have appeared for the previous week , if you have trouble retrieving an article please email a request for that particular feature. Academy Santas make wishes come true Wish lists of children are written on the angels adorning the 14 1/2-foot Giving Tree in Bancroft Hall's Rotunda. http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=350 Three months after Isabel, recovery, repair continue It's been almost three months since Hurricane Isabel upset the academy's routine Sept. 18. Since then, the academy has been working to bring facilities and classes back to normal. http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=351 Hot Java kicks winter morning blues As winter rapidly approaches it brings with it cold temperatures and piercing wind. http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=352 Brigade generosity tops national average The Combined Federal Campaign got off to a slow start this year. Hurricane Isabel hit and the training for CFC representatives had to be postponed. Even after the representatives received their training, it was hard to focus on the campaign. http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=353 A Bancroft Carol Twas the night before finals and all through the Yard, http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=365 Marines fill bags with Christmas goodies Christmas is less than two weeks away and the Toys for Tots boxes in the Annapolis area are starting to fill up. "We have already had about 5,000 toys donated this year and the biggest part of the collection is usually just before Christmas," said Cpl. Robert Quezada, Toys for Tots coordinator for the Naval Academy Company, Marine Barracks Washington. http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=366 World celebrations feature parties, religious observances As officers, midshipmen may be stationed anywhere in the world. At the academy, they learn about the customs and traditions of faraway places. http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=367 YP 677 shines in Baltimore Christmas parade The Christmas season is a time when people tend to reflect on the commitment and sacrifice that they put forth on a daily basis by supporting their families and fellow man. http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=368 Garden Club decorates gates The Naval Academy Garden Club, chairwoman, of the club's Greens Committee, gets some help putting up holiday wreaths around the academy from Public Works Center 11. http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=369 Academy bids goodbye to godsend The Naval Academy said goodbye to the Auxiliary Personnel Lighter-61 berthing barge Tuesday. On Dec. 4, Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Rodney Rempt presented mementos from the academy to the crew and thanked them for their assistance. http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=370 Classes, labs play musical chairs When Lt. David Coe arrived at the academy from the USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) in August, he was assigned to teach in the mechanical engineering department. http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=371 Master Chief Thomas goes to Washington Master Chief Johnny Thomas of the academy's Chaplain Center has served in the Navy for 22 years and has reenlisted for six. http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=372 104th ARMY-NAVY game Kyle Eckel rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns, helping Navy post a 34-6 victory over Army and capture the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy in the 104th meeting of America's Classic in Philadelphia. http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=373 Have pigskin, will travel Once again, 13th Company delivered the official football to the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia. "Lucky 13" has a long tradition of carrying the ball from King Hall to the 50-yard line of the game field. This year, despite the blustery cold and inches of snow, midshipmen successfully ran the football to its final destination. http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=374 Fans inspire Eckel with hometown cheer Whether you braved the snow and freezing weather in the stands in Philadelphia or caught the Army-Navy game on television, one thing is for sure - you knew Kyle Eckel was on the field. http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=375 From USNA.COM U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association's Board of Trustees 2003 Fall/Winter Meeting http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=376 NAVY is going to the EV1.Net Houston Bowl on Dec. 30th and WE NEED YOU! http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=377 Navy Goes To The Bowl - Looking For Families To Sponsor Midshipmen http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=378 GO NAVY RADIO http://usna.com/Redirect?URL=326 From NAVYSPORTS.COM (Official Website of the Naval Academy Athletic Association) For top stories and other information, visit: http://www.navysports.com/ ASK THE AD http://www.navysports.com/faq/ From THE PATRIOT LEAGUE - sign up for their FREE athletics newsletter http://interact.fansonly.com/nl_sign_up/index.cfm?nl_code=patr http://patriotleague.ocsn.com/ END OF BRIEF

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