Our celebration of the 50th continues through the 1980s as we speak with Marie (Schanz) Burris, Class of 1986. Those of you who are part of the 50th anniversary committee for USNA will recognize Marie's name and voice, since she's heading up the planning for the 50th and all that comes with it.

Please join us as we learn from Marie and her journey, her strength and resilience, and her thoughts on leadership. We discuss how our experiences at USNA and in the fleet can shape whether we stay in or get out, how we lead, and our concerns about backpedaling. Also: we talk about Aretha Franklin.

And we would be failing if we didn't include the link to sign up for the Early Bird Registration for the 50th Anniversary celebration:

The "Screaming Early Bird" saves you $175 from the regular priced tickets, so don't miss out on this amazing deal!

Registration link: https://SignUpNow.Events/USNAWomen50

This special weekend will take place from April 16-19, 2026, in Annapolis at the Fluegel Alumni Center (FAC) and the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (NMCMS). The weekend will have inspiring speakers, panelists, valuable networking opportunities, featured USNA Women artists and authors, and celebrations that include:

• Thursday, April 16th: Golf Outing
• Thursday, April 16th: Welcoming reception (FAC)
• Friday, April 17th: Day 1 Conference (NMCMS) and Gala (FAC)
• Saturday, April 18th: Day 2 Conference (NMCMS)
• Sunday, April 19th: First Class Welcome (Welcoming Class of 2026) (FAC)