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A Lifetime of Service & Leadership
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West Point Society of Naples
Our Mission
further the principles and welfare of the United States Military Academy;
provide an organization with activities for its members to associate in order to foster the aims, ideals, standards and achievements of the United States Military Academy;
promote a better understanding of the Military Academy by the public throughout Southwest Florida;
inform, encourage and assist talented young men and women of the admissions process of the Military Academy.
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Distinguished Graduates
BG(R) Peter M. Dawkins ’59
LTG(R) Dell L. Dailey ’71
GEN(R) Frederick M. Franks, Jr. ’59
Mr. Jodie K. Glore ’69
Mr. Roderic B. Vitty ’55
WPSN Honorees
| Honoree | Class | Hometown |
|---|---|---|
|
Major General Jim Dozier |
2024 |
Naples, FL |
Cadets of SWFL
| Name | Class Year | City |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Laterra | 2025 | Naples |
| Jacob (Jake) Azizi | 2026 | Ft Myers |
| Christopher Barr | 2026 | Sarasota |
| Sebastian Correa | 2026 | Riverview |
| Robert Fritz | 2026 | Naples |
| Lucas Granda-Musa | 2026 | Treasure Island |
| Christian Kreegel | 2026 | Punta Gorda |
| David Liu | 2026 | Fort Myers |
| Ryan Segalla | 2026 | Venice |
| Wilson Kai Sutter | 2026 | Sarasota |
| Ronald White | 2026 | North Port |
| Jaden Blank | 2027 | Lakewood Ranch |
| Kai Cameron | 2027 | Nokomis |
| Galen Crusan | 2027 | Nokomis |
| Raphael Fabyanic | 2027 | Sarasota |
| Charles Ferrante | 2027 | Fort Myers |
| Chase Merriam | 2027 | Lakewood Ranch |
| Aravind Rajeev | 2027 | Sarasota |
| Benjamin Records | 2027 | Fort Myers |
| Ryan Ziegler | 2027 | N. Fort Myers |
| Benjamin Aguilar | 2028 | Sarasota |
| Francesca Granda-Musa | 2028 | Treasure Island |
| Wilhelm (Will) Hamburger | 2028 | Sarasota |
| Fedrick Harris | 2028 | Lehigh Acres |
| Conor Heary | 2028 | Sarasota |
| Karina Lawrence | 2028 | Venice |
| Sophia Mccartney | 2028 | Naples |
| Cael Newton | 2028 | Punta Gorda |
| Ta Nguyen | 2028 | Sarasota |
| Justin Rodriguez | 2028 | Alva |
| Jameson Stauffer | 2028 | Naples |
| Andrew Thompson | 2028 | Bradenton |
| Micah Thomson | 2028 | Venice |
| Ethan Wang | 2028 | Sarasota |
| Hayden Wilding | 2028 | Sarasota |
| William (Will) Brockmeier | 2029 | Naples |
| David Dubrule | 2029 | Venice |
| Patrick Hooper | 2029 | Englewood |
| Ethan Hylwa | 2029 | Sarasota |
| Felipe Junqueira | 2029 | Myakka City |
| Ava Michalopoulos | 2029 | Sarasota |
| Sydney Pablo | 2029 | Venice |
| Anthony Sparacio | 2029 | Bonita Springs |
| Jaden White | 2029 | Lehigh Acres |
| Sydney Williams | 2029 | Naples |
| Carter Frye | 2030 Candidate | Fort Myers |
USMA Civil Prep (2030 Candidate)
Cadet | Class | City | |
|---|---|---|---|
Carter Frye | 2030 | Fort Myers | |
Edward John Eberhard MD, “Doc” to many of his friends in the West Point Society of Naples, passed away peacefully this past November. As shared by his family, his proudest local accomplishment was the founding of the West Point Society of Naples. He and his wife Pat were devoted supporters of our Society, cadets, graduates, and the Academy….continue reading
Eberhard Award Recipients
2024 – Peter Lilly ’70
2023 – Tanya Sheffield (P) ’23
2022 – Gregg Boron ’74
2020 – Arnie Haake ’69
2019 – Chris Williams ’87
2018 – Jack and Sheila Ullrich (P) ’18
2017 – Shannon Horne ’95
2016 – Alan and Ann Olson
2015 – Bob Jahn (P) ’08
2014 – Jodie Glore ’69
2013 – John and Pat Eberhard ‘59
WPS Donor Recognition
We sincerely thank all our generous donors whose financial support allows us to deliver on our mission.
Platinum Level ($2,500+)
Garrett and Ann Dietz
Pat Eberhard
Jodie and Sandy Glore
Pete and Brenda Lilly
Doug and Meridith Whitehead
Anonymous
Anonymous
Gold Level ($1,000 - $2,499)
Derek and Kristen DeVecchis
Michael and Gale Kostoff
Rod and Pat Vitty
Chris and Janice Williams
Michael and Nancy Zolidis
Driftwood Garden Center
Silver Level ($400 - $999)
Evan and Linda Blanco
GEN(R) Fred and Denise Franks
John and June Garrison
Prescott Gerling
Elaine Guthrie
Alan and Ann Olson
John and Gigi Ouellette
Robert and Maryann Ranalli
John Schneider
Russ and Libby Schott
Jim and June Sharman
John and Brenda Whitenack
Glenn and Mary Anne Wittpenn
Robert Wolff
Bronze Level ($100 - $399)
Kathy Camp
Mike and Margaret Conway
Gary Dennis
Lee and Lia Denson
MG(R) Jim and Charlene Dozier
William Elliott
Mark Fabyanic
Arthur Follett
Timothy Ford
Arnie and Laura Haake
Roger Heimann
Craig and Patricia Holston
John Horn
Bill Kowal
Qin Liu
John Northrop
Patricia O’Keefe
William O’Meara
Tony and Maureen Orsini
Alan Sanger
JC Vega
Board of Directors
2023 - 2026 Term
Mike Zolidis ‘70
Gary Speer ‘72
Mike Kostoff ‘79
Evan Blanco ’80
Patty Holston (P) ‘25
2004 - 2027 Term
Chris Williams ‘87
Russ Schott ’91 (FF)
Matt Shanahan ‘99
Derek DeVecchis ‘13
Cathy Speer (S) ’72
2025 - 2028 Term
Arnold Haake ‘69
Saul Siemaska ‘76
Doug Whitehead ‘85
Libby Schott ‘91
Shannon Horne ‘95
Officers
President
Christopher Williams ’87
Treasurer
Matt Shanahan ‘99
Secretary
Cathy Speer (S) ‘72
Vice President, Event Planning
Evan Blanco ‘80
Vice President, Technology
Derek DeVecchis ’13
Past Presidents
1999-2003 Dr. John Eberhard ’59
2003-2005 Jodie Glore ’69
2005-2006 Dr. John Eberhard ’59
2006-2008 Pete Miles ’69
2008-2010 Trevor Swartz ’95
2010-2013 Gregg Boron ’74
2013-2015 Rob Klucik ’89
2015-2018 Pete Lilly ’70
2018-2021 Garrett Dietz ’73
Emeritus
Jodie Glore ‘69
Pete Lilly ‘70
Garrett Dietz ’73
Parents Club
Erika Kreegel
By-laws dictate:
15 board members – 5 change each year
Elections held each year at the Annual Membership Meeting
Newly elected members start term NLT Founders Day
(S) Spouse
(AP) Alumni Parent
(P) Parent
