The SAR MAGAZINE is the official quarterly publication of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution published quarterly.
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Naval Academy Awards At ceremonies at the U.S. Naval Academy on May 21, four awards were presented to midshipmen by Compatriots Jack London, Barry McKown and Bruce Wilcox. This year's National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Prize recipient is Midshipman First Class Kennan M. Healy, who received the award for his honors thesis, "The U.S. Military Telegraph Corps in the American Civil War: A Case Study Regarding the Modernization of the American State." He was nominated by Associate Professor Virginia Lunsford, the class honors advisor. Healy, from Leawood, Kan., has a double major in honors history and economics. He will report to naval aviation training to become a pilot after graduating. This year's NSSAR Founders of America Award recipient is Midshipman Second Class Tyler Derderian for his essay, "Illegitimate Men for Irregular Combat: The French and Indian War." He was nominated by Gene Smith, a visiting professor from Texas Christian University. Derderian is a history major from Colchester, Vt. He plays hockey, fishes and bikes, and is an avid Boston Red Sox fan. The inaugural recipient of the Captain Samuel Nicholson Naval and Marine Corps History and Leadership Prize is Midshipman First Class Caleb J. Drogowski, who received the award for his honors thesis, "William Eaton's Quest for Tripoli: A Case Study in Insurgency and Irregular Warfare." He was nominated by Lunsford. This award was established this year by former SAR Foundation President Jack London. Midshipman Second Class Peter R. McGee received the General Horace Porter Award from the John Paul Jones Chapter of the Maryland Society. This is awarded to the midshipman who has done the most for the advancement of history at the U.S. Naval Academy. Air Force Cadet Honored The Air Force Academy NSSAR Recipient for the Outstanding Cadet in Foreign Studies was Senior Cadet Lt. Lauren Linscott. The presentation was made April 26. Linscott was born and raised in Indianapolis, graduating from Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in 2010. While attending the Air Force Academy, she majored in foreign area studies with a focus in Latin America and political science. In July, Linscott was to begin working as a public affairs officer at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, as a 2nd lieutenant. Cadet Linscott is shown at right with JoAnn and John C. Luedecke, presenter from the NSSAR/COSSAR. West Point Presentation The SAR History Award has been presented at West Point by the NSSAR since 2005. This year's winner was United States Military Academy Cadet Kevin Fleming, whose senior thesis was on the Whiskey Rebellion. He is one of 66 senior cadets in the class of 2014 who majored in history. Cadet Fleming is shown with, from left Compatriots Richard Gage and Lanny Patten, and Col. James Seidule at the reception following the May 26 ceremonies during Graduation Week. From left, Dr. Jack London, Midshipman Derderian, Midshipman Healy, Midshipman Drogowski and PG Bruce Wilcox (2007-08). Military Academy Honors >> >> 32