Oct. 9, 2002

Ryan Naquin, a senior on the baseball team, Kim Bonafede, a sophomore on the women's soccer team, and Morgan Spiliotis, a freshman on the women's crew team, will talk to 80 first graders at Belvedere Elementary School in Arnold, Md. on Thursday morning.

The three midshipmen will discuss citizenship and developing strong character values, as well as stressing the importance of teamwork in sports and working in groups in the classroom. The mids will also answer any questions the children have about the Naval Academy.

Thursday's school visit is part of the Naval Academy Athletic Association's Community Service program.