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CHRISTENING THE JON ERIC VanAMRINGE
0930, Saturday, 25 March 2006
Hubbard Hall

Navy’s 1V rows the Jon Eric VanAmringe to a win in its inaugural race!!!

What an absolutely fantastic weekend!!!

Forty-five hearty souls attended the weekend events and witnessed a NavyLights first – Navy lightweight crews swept Princeton in four races!

In 1961 Navy swept the water in two races – the 1V and 2V – so this also marks only the second time that Navy lightweight crews have ever swept Princeton.

BRAVO ZULU NAVY!

Upon completion of the morning races, fans and crews made their way to Hubbard Hall where Navy’s new Resolute Intrepid eight-oared sweep was officially christened the Jon Eric VanAmringe – fresh off its first race and first win!

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NavyLights74-78 Reunion 2003

On 25 and 26 April 2003, the 1974, 1975, and 1976 Navy Lightweight Crews coached by John Eric VanAmringe, Yale Class of 1970, conducted their first ever reunion.

Twenty-one alumni from the Classes of 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, and 1978 attended the reunion. Total attendance was forty-six, which also included fourteen alumni spouses, siblings, and friends; and six current coaches and officer reps plus their five guests.

Friday Evening, 25 April
A Friday evening dinner in the Hubbard Hall N-Room was a huge success! Glasses were raised numerous times and included toasts to:

• The U.S. Armed Forces — to the most powerful and capable military force in history; to the men and women who make this military great; and to all our Crewmates who continue to serve and keep us safe.

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