EXEMPLAR
Each Preparatory School class of cadet candidates selects a past leader of character whose life and career epitomize integrity, service, excellence, and the character traits they wish to exemplify.
The Exemplar Program formally celebrates the individual chosen by the class, and memorializes the class’ affiliation as they journey to becoming leaders of character. Plaques are on permanent display in the Exemplar Hall showcased in the dining facility (DFAC).
For details on eligibility or instructions on the nomination process, please email the Preparatory School at prepinfo@usafa.edu.
PREPARATORY SCHOOL EXEMPLAR LIST
| PREP CLASS | EXEMPLAR | AFFILIATION |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Capt Derek M. Argel | Prep 1997; Academy 2001 |
| 2022 | Col Carolyn A.M. Benyshek | Prep 1983; Academy 1987 |
| 2021 | Gen Janet Wolfenbarger | Not a Preppie; Academy 1980 |
| 2020 | Capt Victoria A. Pinckney | Prep 2004; Academy 2008 |
| 2019 | Capt Christel A. Chavez | Prep ’94; Academy ‘98 |
| 2018 | Lt Col (Ret) Ida L. Widmann | Prep ’87; Academy ‘91 |
| 2017 | Capt (Ret) Carson G. Bird | Prep ‘04; Academy ’08 |
| 2016 | Capt David I. Lyon | Prep ‘04; Academy ’08 |
| 2015 | Gen Robin Rand | Prep ’75; Academy ‘79 |
| 2014 | Maj Gen Richard S. Haddad | Prep ’77; Academy ‘81 |
| 2013 | Brig Gen Jeffery B. Kendall | Prep ’79; Academy ‘83 |
| 2012 | Col Randall Spetman | Prep ‘72; Academy ‘76 |
| 2011 | Lt Gen Frank G. Koltz | Prep ’69; Academy ‘73 |
| 2010 | Col Thomas E. Griffith, Jr. | Prep ’75; Academy ‘79 |
| 2009 | Mr. Larry J. Funk | Prep ’64; Academy ‘68 |
| 2008 | Lt Gen Richard C. Bethurem | Prep ’62; Academy ‘66 |
| 2007 | Maj Gen Anthony F. Przybyslawski | Prep ’72; Academy ‘76 |
| 2006 | Brig Gen Dale E. Stovall | Prep ’63; Academy ‘67 |
| 2005 | Lt Gen Glen W. Moorhead, III | Prep ’65; Academy ‘69 |
| 2004 | Col Loren J. Shriver | Prep ’63; Academy ‘67 |
| 2003 | Maj Gen Michael C. Gould | Prep ’72; Academy ‘76 |