Naval Academy in Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Alumni Arch
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 29, 2018
1. Alumni Arch Marker
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Alumni Arch. .
Alumni Archin honor ofCaptain William S. Busikand allNaval Academy Alumni, Past, Present, and Future.. "Barnacle Bill" was an All-American standout on the Navy Football team until his accelerated graduation with the Class of 1943 in June, 1942. He served in combat aboard destroyers during World War II, eventually returned to his alma mater as athletic director; and, following retirement from active duty, became executive director, then president and chief executive officer of the Alumni Association. Bill served in that capacity for 23 years and another 11 years as president emeritus.,
Through this portal pass the members of The Brigade of Midshipmen on their way to becoming officers in the Naval Service and Alumni of the United States Naval Academy., Non Sibi, Sed Patriae.
Alumni Arch in honor of Captain William S. Busik and all Naval Academy Alumni,
Past, Present, and Future.
"Barnacle Bill" was an All-American standout on the Navy Football team until his accelerated graduation with the Class of 1943 in June, 1942. He served in combat aboard destroyers during World War II, eventually returned to his alma mater as athletic director; and, following retirement from active duty, became executive director, then president and chief executive officer of the Alumni Association. Bill served in that capacity for 23 years and another 11 years as president emeritus.
Through this portal pass the members of The Brigade of Midshipmen on their way to becoming officers in the Naval Service and Alumni of the United States Naval Academy.
Non Sibi, Sed Patriae
Erected by The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1942.
Location. 38° 59.048′ N, 76° 30.386′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It is in Naval Academy.
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Marker can be reached from Taylor Avenue (Maryland Route 435) north of Melrose Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis MD 21401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 29, 2018
2. Alumni Arch Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
