'80 Women Turn 50! - Women in the USNA Class of 1980

Swearing in!

Below, you will find a series of questions crafted to help us think about our lives and the impact/adventures stemming from the event we all share - that of being the first class of women to graduate from the United States Naval Academy!

Please share as much of your story as you are comfortable with - answering as many questions as you like. Be sure that your fellow grads are honored to know you and would love to learn more about you and your life. This information will only be shared with other 80 women.

There is a Personal History Photo Album on this site. It would be greatly appreciated if you could upload or provide three of your favorite photos to share:

One as a midshipman, one as an Officer, and one current photo in civvies. Pictures that YOU like, or that particularly represent your unique personality.

There will also be an opportunity for oral histories to be taken at the event, and these questions may be used as a guide.

If you would like to see a sample of a completed personal history go to the Sample Personal History page on this site to read Stefanie's personal history.

And so, for the record, Ladies of the USNA graduating Class of 1980:

First Name
Maiden Name
Last Name
Where were you born?
Please tell us a little about your family: How many generations in America? Any brothers and sisters? What was life like growing up? Any favorite family/friend story or event? What was your favorite after school activity as a kid?
Please tell us how you came to be at the Naval Academy: (Lifelong dream? Other family members who attended? Path to college? Accidental opportunity?)
Please share some anecdotes of Plebe Year - perhaps a memory or two that is particularly strong.
As an upperclassman, any favorite story?
How did you feel at graduation - Joyous? Relieved? Tired? All of the above?
Please tell us which community you joined after graduation. How was your experience when you joined the Fleet? Any favorite anecdote or two?
How long did you serve on active duty?
Why did you elect to eventually leave the service (if applicable)?
What did you do after leaving the Naval Service?
Where do you live now?
What are you doing now? Any other future plans?
Please tell us a little about your current family.
What is your favorite non-work activity?
What is your Meyers-Briggs personality (just for fun)?
What is people?s biggest misconception about you?
What is the silliest thing you have ever done?
What is one thing about you that none of your women classmates know?
What is the hardest thing you have ever faced?
What is your greatest success?
What are you most proud of?
Who inspired you or mentored you while a mid or on active duty?
What is your greatest lesson learned about leadership?
What are your reflections on the process of integrating women into USNA and into the Navy?
What advice would you give to hopeful midshipmen- to- be as they look to USNA as the opportunity of a lifetime?
What additional advice would you give to the woman midshipman or midshipman-to-be?
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