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1900 The submarine USS Holland arrives at the Naval Academy for training and testing. It is the first "modern" submarine. March 15, 1900 Commander Richard Wainwright becomes superintendent. The training ship USS Chesapeake (renamed USS Severn in 1905) is assigned to the Naval Academy for midshipmen training for seven years. July 1, 1902 The designation of student officers reverts from "naval cadet" to "midshipman" at the Academy. November 1, 1902 119 midshipmen become sick, 6 seriously ill, resulting in a board of investigation. The conclusion is milk poisoning. November 6, 1902 Captain Willard H. Brownson becomes superintendent. 1903 New Marine Barracks is built which will later be named Halligan Hall. The Brigade expands from four to eight companies. March 7, 1903 Dahlgren and Macdonough Halls are completed. 1904 The coast squadron of the North Atlantic Fleet, comprising two battleships, four monitors, and seven destroyers, embarks some of the midshipmen. This sets a pattern for the standard midshipmen's cruises in ships of the fleet, which actually will begin in 1912. June 3, 1904 Cornerstone of present chapel laid by Admiral of the Navy George Dewey. The chapel was designed in the shape of a Greek cross to seat 1,600 worshippers. 1905 Chaplain H. H. Clark writes the first Reef Points, the "Plebe's bible." It is published by the local YMCA. July 1, 1905 Rear Admiral James H. Sands becomes superintendent. John Paul Jones's body is brought to the Academy by the American Squadron under command of Rear Admiral Charles D. Sigsbee, accompanied by the French cruiser Julien de la Graviere. April 24, 1906 Body of John Paul Jones moved to Dahlgren Hall for grand commemoration ceremony. President Theodore Roosevelt delivers principal address. December 1, 1906 The Naval Academy song "Anchors Aweigh" is sung for the fzrst time at the Army-Navy football game. Written by Lieutenant Charles A. Zimmerman, bandmaster of the Academy and choir director, the song is dedicated to the class of 1907. Zimmerman composed a piece of music each year for the graduating class. First and second wings of Bancroft Hall are completed. 1907 Mahan Hall Library and the academic group of buildings are completed. English, History, and Government move into Maury Hall; Science moves into Sampson Hall. Masqueraders theatrical group is established. Dr. Albert A. Michelson (USNA 1873) becomes the first American to win the Nobel Prize in physics. Carl T. Osburn (USNA 1907) will be the winner of 5 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze Olympic medals in rifle (1912,1920, and 1924). July 15, 1907 Captain Charles J. Badger (USNA 1873) becomes superintendent. . May 28, 1908 First service held in new chapel. June, 1909 A two-year School of Marine Engineering is established at the Naval Academy for post- graduate study. Shorter courses for ordnance specialists and naval constructors will start in November 1912 and February 1913, respectively. Programs consolidated in 1913 into U. S. Naval Postgraduate School at Annapolis. June 2, 1909 Bronze doors of chapel are unveiled. Designed by Miss Evelyn B. Longman; presented in memory of class of 1868. June 10, 1909 Captain John M. Bowyer becomes superintendent. June 17, 1909 Old Fort Severn is demolished. |
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