ANDREW L. SEKAN, LTJG, USN
Andrew Sekan '66
Lucky Bag
From the 1966 Lucky Bag:
ANDREW LLOYD SEKAN
Scottsdale, Arizona
Andy, though the son of an Army officer, early chose the Navy as his career. He now calls Scottsdale, Arizona, home, after spending the early part of his life traveling from one duty station to another. An easy smile and quick wit are well-known by his classmates and characteristic of his sunny disposition. A more serious side, though often less evident, manifests itself in an avid interest in politics and international affairs. Those who have inadvertently stumbled into an argumentative discussion with him will vouch for the fact that he is extremely well-informed and well-spoken. Andy utilized his speaking talents to the great advantage of the "Masqueraders". He was also very active in the BAC and the Foreign Relations Club. Despite an active schedule, Andy could often be found seeking relaxation with an historical novel or listening to a varied selection of mood music albums. Whatever branch of the Navy Andy chooses will gain a capable officer as well as a fine person.
ANDREW LLOYD SEKAN
Scottsdale, Arizona
Andy, though the son of an Army officer, early chose the Navy as his career. He now calls Scottsdale, Arizona, home, after spending the early part of his life traveling from one duty station to another. An easy smile and quick wit are well-known by his classmates and characteristic of his sunny disposition. A more serious side, though often less evident, manifests itself in an avid interest in politics and international affairs. Those who have inadvertently stumbled into an argumentative discussion with him will vouch for the fact that he is extremely well-informed and well-spoken. Andy utilized his speaking talents to the great advantage of the "Masqueraders". He was also very active in the BAC and the Foreign Relations Club. Despite an active schedule, Andy could often be found seeking relaxation with an historical novel or listening to a varied selection of mood music albums. Whatever branch of the Navy Andy chooses will gain a capable officer as well as a fine person.
Loss
From the May 1968 issue of Shipmate:
Lt.(jg) Andrew L. Sekan, USN, died in an aircraft accident during a training flight at Beeville, Tex., on 31 Jan. He had been serving with Training Squadron 26, Naval Air Auxiliary Station, Chase Field. Mass was said in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, with internment with military honors in St. Francis Cemetery, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Lt. Sekan was born in Green Bay, Wis. He was a graduate of Coronado High School where he was the first student body president of the school. He was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1966; as a midshipman he was a member of the Masqueraders Club and the Foreign Relations Club.
Following graduation he had flight training at Pensacola, Fla., and at Meridian, Miss.; he had only five days to go before receiving his wings, which will be awarded posthumously.
Surviving are his parents, Lt. Col. and Mrs. Edward J. Sekan of Scottsdale, Az.; two brothers, Stephen C. and John E.; two sisters, Miss Mary Sekan, and Mrs. Fred Ayer of Rialto, Calif.
According to Mike Baird, Class of 1966 secretary, Andy was piloting a TF-9J. The TAF9J Couger jet was participating in routine training when it crashed 12 miles northwest of the airfield in an uninhabited area.
Other Information
From researcher Kathy Franz: "He graduated from Coronado High School in 1962. Student body president, Mu Alpha Theta (mathematics club.) He was crowned King of the Coronado Trail. Previously at Scottsdale High School, he was in speech club."
In 1961 Andy was president of the Catholic Youth Organization of his church and he was a member of the Scottsdale Boys Club while in high school. He was nominated to the Naval Academy by Rep. John Rhodes (AZ).
In November, 1966 Andy was a groomsman at the wedding of Miss Brenda Gail and ENS John F. Wilson, along with Ensigns John H. Ling (Best man) and ushers K.E. Hughes, Gary Fiske, Pat James, and Jerry Lange.
Andy is buried in Arizona.
Photographs
From his high school yearbook
From his high school yearbook
From his high school yearbook
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