2025 Registration Notice

Registration for our upcoming Mini Reunion in San Diego is now available.

Please note that when we set up the registration form, we used times that may have changed slightly. The tab "Schedule of Events" is our accurate schedule. Also  the Banquet is on Wednesday, May 7th.

Please make your hotel reservation by going to the "Hotel Reservations" tab and following the link to make your reservations at the Hunphrey's.
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Refund Policy

Your West Point Class of 72 Planning Committee has to make financial commitments as we put together Various Activities for our upcoming Mini Reunion, most of which are time sensitive.

Admin Fee: As such, the Admin Fees are not refundable.

Other Activities: Refunding of other activity charges will only be made if cancellations are made prior to financial commitments.

NEW EVENT 

Tour of


USS Midway (CV-41)
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
CV-41 Midway Tour lead by Bill, a  docent for the Midway guided tours are 2 1/2 to 3 hours from arrival to finish.  As an additional note:the normal price for a self-guided tour of the Midway is $24 for veterans (as of Dec. 2024). However,  this docent guided tour is being offered to all Class of '72 reunion attendees for FREE! (Thank Steve Geary).  That said, although the guided docent tour on the Midway is free of charge, if you want a round trip bus ride to the Midway, the cost will be $40.

This will be on the Tuesday, May 6th and if you choose to go by bus,  you need to be on the "R/T Bus and Embarcadero Walking Tour". If you have already registered for the  " R/T Bus - Balboa Park", please email Larry Aubrecht so I have record of the requested change.

80% of the tour is wheelchair friendly.  The remaining 20% is the engine room on the lowest deck and the flight bridge deck that both require climbing vertical ladders.  We will need a list of the names of attendees so the museum knows who is on-board in case of an emergency evacuation of the ship.

If you want to join this tour, make contact directly with Larry Aubrecht, +(303) 933-2261 but first email Larry at laubrecht@lgfconsulting.com so he can track your request.

Old Town Trolley
Monday, May 5, 2025 

The Old Town Trolley Tour is a driving tour in a wheeled vehicle resembling a trolley. The tour will depart from the
Humphreys Half Moon Inn at 10:00 am on Monday, May 5. There will be a one hour layover stop in the City of
Coronado which allows time to visit the Hotel Del Coronado. This will be approximately at the half way point of
the tour. There are a total of eleven San Diego attractions/sights that will be driven through and narrated on the
tour and the tour is an excellent way to see many of San Diego’s best known tourist spots. Sodas, water and ice
are available on each trolley. Here are the areas we will be driving through:

Maritime Museum – The museum houses the world’s oldest active sailing ship, the Star of India, as well as four
other sailing ships, two steam-powered ships, a submarine that set the world’s record for deepest dive and two
other operational ships. See: https://sdmaritime.org

Embarcadero – the area along the San Diego bay with several museums, historical and military sites and eateries.
See: https://carolmendelmaps.com/walking-tours/embarcadero/

Seaport Village – this is a popular area with many shops, restaurants, sidewalk eateries and an 1895 carousel. See:
https://www.seaportvillage.com/

Marriott Hotel and San Diego Convention Center

Gaslamp Quarter – the heart and soul of downtown San Diego. See: https://gaslamp.org

Petco Park and Hilton Hotel – Petco Park is the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team. See:
https://www.mlb.com/padres/ballpark

Barrio Logan – neighborhood with historic Chicano Park; the vibrant Barrio Logan is steeped in San Diego’s
decidedly bi-national ethos. See: https://www.sandiego.org/articles/downtown/barrio-logan.aspx

Coronado – home of the world renowned Hotel Del Coronado. Walk along the many shops, eateries and galleries
on Orange Avenue during our one hour layover. See: https://coronadovisitorcenter.com/blog/

Balboa Park/San Diego Zoo – the self-proclaimed crown jewel of San Diego. In addition to the world famous zoo,
Balboa Park has numerous museums, gardens and beautiful walkways. See: https://balboapark.org/

Little Italy – the name recognizes the heritage of the many tuna fisherman and cannery workers who lived here at
the height of the tuna industry in San Diego. Little Italy host many patio cafes, restaurants, pubs, art galleries and
the beautiful Amici Park. Great place to host company parties. See: https://www.littleitalysd.com/

Old Town – is the location of the first European settlement in California. San Diego’s oldest neighborhood includes
the Old Town San Diego State Park and the area is known for its wide array of shops and eateries, including many
Mexican restaurants. See: https://oldtownsandiegoguide.com/
Schedule of Events

The Embarcadero

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
 
The Embarcadero (“the landing place”) is the area adjacent to San Diego Bay in the heart of downtown
San Diego. This will be a walking tour along sidewalks adjacent to the bay – total distance approximately one mile.
Along this stretch of the Embarcadero are several museums, historical and military attractions as well as shops and
eateries.
Here is a link to a good description of the Embarcadero area:
https://carolmendelmaps.com/walking-tours/embarcadero/ and here is a link to a map of the area: https://carolmendelmaps.com/walking-
tours/embarcadero/embarcadero-map.html   These links portray a walking tour from south to north along the Embarcadero; our tour will go from north to south and end at Seaport Village.

Maritime Museum: Our tour starts at the Maritime Museum: https://sdmaritime.org The museum
houses the world’s oldest active sailing ship, the Star of India, as well as four other sailing ships, two steam-
powered ships, a submarine that set the world’s record for deepest dive and two other operational ships. The
museum is open 10 am to 5 pm; admission as of Dec., 2024 was $18.00 for seniors.
Walking south from the maritime museum is Portside Pier, housing four waterfront fine dining
restaurants; Ketch Grill, Brigantine, Miguel’s Cocina and Top Sail (good choices for your Company party) and the
Portside coffee and gelato shop, which is not to be missed! Continuing south we arrive at the San Diego cruise ship
terminal.

Broadway Pier: South of the cruise ship terminal is the Broadway pier area where there is a good tourist
information center and several options for boat tours in the harbor: Flagship Cruises: www.flagshipsd.com/ and
Hornblower Cruises both offer one and two hour tours of San Diego bay as well as dinner cruises. Also at
Broadway Pier is the Coronado Ferry that departs on the hour for Coronado:
https://www.flagshipsd.com/cruises/flagship-ferry

Midway Museum: Just south of Broadway Pier is the USS Midway aircraft carrier that has been converted
to a museum: https://www.midway.org Museum hours are 10 am to 5 pm and admission was $24 for veterans
with ID as of Dec. 2024. Allow 2 or more hours to fully enjoy the museum; it is a very good experience.

Embracing Peace: South of the Midway is the statue of the famous photo of the sailor kissing a nurse in
Times Square at the end of WWII. Also in the area are several plaques and monuments with good information on
various WWII battles and naval ships. See: https://www.publicartinpublicplaces.info/embracing-peace-2007-by-john-seward-johnson-ii

Bob Hope Memorial: West of the Embracing Peace statue (towards the bay) is a memorial to Bob Hope
honoring his many years of service in conducting USO tours. The memorial consists of statues of Hope and the
troops and is worth the visit.

Tuna Harbor: Continuing south along the Embarcadero is the Tuna Harbor area. You will see some
commercial fishing boats and there is a fish market on the weekends. In the early 20 th century San Diego was the
tuna capital of the world, with many fishing boats and canneries. Many of the early fishermen were of Portuguese
and Italian descent. The Little Italy area of San Diego was named after the many Italians who lived there in the
early 20 th century and worked on the tuna fishing boats.

Seaport Village: This is a popular area with many shops, restaurants, sidewalk eateries and an 1895
carousel: https://www.seaportvillage.com/ A good place to sit, relax and get something to eat. Our tour ends at
Seaport Village where buses will return us to the Humphreys hotel.
Schedule of Events

Balboa Park

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
First, a little background: Balboa Park started as a city park for San Diego, back in the mid-1800s, when San Diego had less than 3,000 citizens. The event which created the park as we know it today (and which made San Diego into the city we know today) was the Panama California Exposition of 1915-16. This was the celebration of the opening of the Panama Canal. As the first US port for ships heading north up the Pacific coast, San Diego was now primed for rapid growth. The park was re-named Balboa Park, in honor of the Spanish explorer who had crossed the isthmus of Panama in 1513, becoming the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean from the New World. The park
became a huge center of exhibition halls, constructed in the Spanish colonial style, the legacy that you can visit today.

Here are the highlights in Balboa Park:

The San Diego Zoo (https://sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org/):
This world-famous zoo began with the leftover animals from the 1915-16 Exposition, who were given a home in the newly established zoo. The zoo became a pioneer in “cageless” exhibits and is the most visited zoo in the US.

The Village Arts Center (https://svac.villageartsandeducation.com/):
This is the city’s art collective, located in the Spanish Village in Balboa Park. Over 200 contemporary artists create artworks of all kinds – painting, sculpture, jewelry, etc.

Balboa Park Gardens and Botanical Building (https://balboapark.org/parks-trails-gardens/botanical-building-and-lily-pond-balboa-park/):
The gardens and the Botanical Building have just finished the first part of a multi-million dollar revitalization. Balboa Park has numerous gardens throughout the grounds, from cactus to Australian plants, to the Veterans Memorial Garden. The recently restored Botanical Building is the
original greenhouse from the 1915-16 Exposition.

Museums (https://balboapark.org/arts-culture-type/museums-balboa-park/
https://veteranmuseum.net/):
The city of San Diego counts 18 museums in Balboa Park, providing exhibitions for every taste: art, both classical and modern; the San Diego Air & Space Museum (affiliated with the Smithsonian); natural history; Comic- Con; Hispanic culture; model railroads; automotive; and local history.

Restaurants: Numerous restaurants dot the landscape in Balboa Park. The highest in price-range is The Prado (https://www.pradobalboa.com/).

Miles of paths and walkways are available throughout the park.

Please Note: most of the museums charge admission. The Balboa Park Explorers Pass is available in the Park and online; the Limited Pass provides admission to four museums in one day, and the Parkwide Pass (more expensive) provides access to all museums over 7 days.
Schedule of Events

Class Night Activity - Liberty Station (Stone Brewery)

Liberty Station
Outdoor Dinner Fiesta w/ Live 70’s Music 

 

Come join in the fiesta fun at our beautiful reserved outdoor space at the Stone Brewery World Bistro & Gardens at Liberty Station. The layout and grounds are beautiful! Our evening will embody the casual, fun San Diego vibe! Our memorable evening will include a Benny Havens hour with appetizers, a Mexican themed gourmet Taco Buffet with salad, sides and dessert and live 70’s music from a local band (3 Car Garage) after supper.  Nostalgic dancing anyone? Beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks will be available at the “no host bar” in our venue. Restrooms are adjacent.  Complimentary iced tea, coffee and water available too. You can sign up for the shuttle bus to and from Humphrey’s plus ample parking is available for those with cars who choose to drive. This is a “not to miss” event for all reunion attendees!

Liberty Station is a large commercial development that sprawls across the grounds of a former naval training center. It’s home to stylish bars, restaurants, and boutiques, as well as Liberty Public Market, filled with gourmet eateries and shops. There are also art galleries and several small museums housed in Spanish Colonial Revival buildings. Along the waterfront, NTC Park has grassy lawns and bike paths. And it’s only a few miles from our Humphrey’s hotel.

When: Tuesday, May. 6, 5:30PM
Where: Liberty Station
Outdoor Dinner Fiesta “Under the Stars” at nearby Liberty Station
1730 - Benny Havens
1830 - Buffet Gourmet Taco Dinner
1930 – Entertainment: 70's San Diego Band (3 Car Garage)
2100 - End of evening
Schedule of Events

The Memorial Service and Historical Presentation at the Mission San Diego de Alcala

The mission and the surrounding area were named for the Catholic Saint Didacus of Alcalá, a Spaniard more commonly known as San Diego. It was founded on July 16, 1769, by Spanish friar Junípero Serra, in an area long inhabited by the Kumeyaay people. The mission was the site of the first Christian burial in present day California. The original mission burned in 1775 during an uprising by local natives. San Diego is also generally regarded as the site of the region's first public execution, in 1778. Father Luis Jayme, California's first Christian martyr who was among those killed during the 1775 uprising against the mission, lies entombed beneath the chancel floor. The current church, built in the early 19th century, is the fifth to stand on this location. The mission site is a National Historic Landmark.
Schedule of Events

Completed Registration for the San Diego

Updated as of Sunday, March 9, 2025
Joseph Adamczyk F-3
Robert Akers B-4
Douglas Apo D-4
Larry Aubrecht  B-1
Stephen Baranzyk  H-3
Randy Bookout   B-3
John Boxberger A-1
Ken Brockman I-1
Scott Burner G-2
Paul Burton  B-3
Paul Capofari E-4
Michael Donaghy G-4
Dennis Dowdy  H-3
Joe Drach  I-3
Jeff Dufault G-3
John Eberly I-4
Ed Freund B-2
Jerome Gabig  D-2
Tom Giboney  A-1
Bill Guarino A-1
Russ Hall A-3
William James E-2
Mel Kimsey  D-2
Samuel Koster  E-4
Chris LeBlanc  C-1
Rich Luczak  D-2
Tim Lupfer G-4
James Lyon A-1
John Marvin B-4
Greg Matiya  B-4
Dennis Miller  F-1
Chuck Minshew H-1
James Morgan  H-3
Dan Muchow C-4
James Mutzabaugh D-4
Scott Peppler H-1
Bob Powers G-4
Bruce Ritter  G-2
John Roggow  F-1
Pat Sinnott A-2
Doug Skeggs E-4
Jim Slone D-2
Gary Speer E-1
Kweon Stambaugh H-2
Robert Strong G-2
Daniel Sullivan  D-4
John Weekley G-2
Howard Wilson  H-3
Rob Wyatt  D-2