Kristine Holderied, U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1984 graduate, made history as the first female valedictorian at the Academy, as well as the first female valedictorian at any of the service academies.
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Take a Tour of the Naval Academy Museum: Where History Comes Alive
The Yard is a place of immense history. In its 179 years as the U.S. Naval Academy, (USNA), this spot in the heart of Annapolis has prepared thousands of men and women to lead our U.S. Naval and Marine Corps forces. Astronauts, Nobel Prize winners, Rhodes Scholars, admirals, public servants, leaders of enterprise, and even one president have spent their time as a midshipman walking the very walkways we traverse today.
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USNA Distinguished Graduate: Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III
Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III, USN (Ret.), a member of the United States Naval Academy’s Class of 1977, well personifies the qualities of leadership, dedication, and service that define a USNA Distinguished Graduate.
