In August 1977, a recent graduate from Virginia's Frederick Military Academy, Cadet Candidate Peter Panzeri reported to the U. S. Military Academy Preparatory School at Fort Monmouth NJ.

Almost twenty years to the day later, Captain Pete Panzeri reported back to West Point Prep, to teach. Panzeri is now teaching Writing for the USMA Class of 2002, Advisor for the USMAPS Yearbook, and director for Military History programs at the 220 student school.