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Cadets compete for choice military training
Roughly 30 cadets started the day in hopes of earning the one slot to attend the Sapper Leaders Course. Six hours into the assessment, only 10 remained.
More than 400 cadets endured the daylong tryouts Oct. 26 throughout West Point in the hopes of being selected for one of 16 competitive Military Individual
Academic Development programs next year. These MIADs include the Chilean Mountain School, Combat Diver Quali cation course, French Airborne School
and Special Forces Assessment and Selection. See Page 3 for story and photos. miKe strAsser/PV
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Zajimovic thankful for chance meeting with Albright
Commentary by Class of 2016 Cadet
Nicole Zajimovic
My name is Nicole Zajimovic. I am a cadet who had the
honor and privilege of meeting the Honorable Madeleine
Albright Oct. 17 during her visit to West Point. For anyone to
understand how much this means to me, I must rst share my
background.
My parents were born and raised in Bosnia, my father is
Muslim and my mother is Catholic. In the early ‘90s, they sought
refuge in Germany, which is where my brother and I were born.
At the conclusion of the war, the refugees were forced to
move back to their respective countries, but my parents sought
a different opportunity for our family.
With the help of the Clinton administration, we were able to
move to America in 1998. I later became an American citizen
when I was 10 years old.
America welcomed my family with open arms and allowed
me to pursue so many things. The possibilities were, and
continue to be, endless. The opportunities that have been given
to my family since day one are what gave root to my passionate
desire to serve my country.
Attending the U.S. Military Academy and serving my
nation as an Army ofcer is another step in fullling what is
my American dream. To serve the nation that has never stopped
serving me is the most satisfying repayment, though even if it
is not payment enough.
I must also share how I got the chance to meet Secretary
Albright. I am a member of C3MO, the Cadet Center for Civil-
Military Operations.
On Oct. 17, Col. Brian Mennes facilitated an introductory
conversation with Secretary Albright on the challenges of Unity
of Effort in Civil-Military Operations.
The conversation was then opened for Cadet Q&A for
insights on their future leadership challenges. I had the chance
to attend this meeting, and at its conclusion, my sponsor Lt.
Col. Stephen Ruth, U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School
commandant, caught sight of me and we spoke about how
meaningful this day was to me.
Later that afternoon, I sent Lt. Col. Ruth an email asking if
there was any chance I could meet Secretary Albright.
He told me that he would help me try to catch her for a quick
moment after the Thayer Award dinner. After dashing across the
apron immediately following dinner because Secretary Albright
had already entered the bus that would take her to Jefferson Hall,
Lt. Col. Ruth led me to Dr. Albright, who was being escorted
by our great Superintendent. I was slightly out of breath when I
met her, but quite frankly, that could probably be attributed more
to how nervous I was rather than the speed-walk to the library.
Secretary Albright considerably inuenced American policy
in Bosnia that affected my family during the wars in the region
in the ‘90s.
Her passion and perseverance are unparalleled, and for her
work, I could never be more thankful.
Just as Dr. Albright mentioned about being grateful in her
Thayer Award speech and at the C3MO discussion, I must say
that I am grateful as well. Grateful for this nation, for USMA
and the opportunity to meet the Honorable Madeleine Albright,
along with an innite amount of other blessings bestowed
upon me.
Class of 2016 Cadet Nicole Zajimovic meets with
the Honorable Madeleine Albright in Jefferson Hall
following the Thayer Award dinner Oct. 17.
Courtesy Photo
By Jacqueline M. Hames
Army News Service
Army leaders announced Oct. 21 a new
directorate would be established in the Pentagon
under the Army’s G-1.
The Resiliency Directorate will be stood up
Monday, Lt. Gen. Howard B. Bromberg, deputy
chief of staff, G-1, said when speaking during
a panel at the Association of the United States
Army annual meeting and exposition.
The panel discussed the service’s Ready
and Resilient Campaign and Bromberg said the
new directorate will be responsible for leading
a cultural change Armywide.
Bromberg said one of the challenges the
Army faces in the upcoming years is force
readiness in the face of downsizing and budget
constraints.
“So, how do you maximize your readiness?
Well, you maximize equipment by maintaining
your equipment, or you can maximize your
people also, by keeping them in resiliency
Army to stand up new Resiliency Directorate
training,” he said.
The G-1’s goal is to take resiliency concepts
and translate them into something commanders
can do and touch, he explained, emphasizing
the long-term effort that will be involved in a
cultural shift toward resiliency.
The G-1 has already reorganized, Bromberg
said, adding that the new Resiliency Directorate
is being established with no overall growth in
personnel.
“The responsibility of the directorate will
be to be the synchronizer and the driver and
energy at the department level for making
resiliency the cultural change across the Army,”
Bromberg said.
The Army is now in phase one of that
change, Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. John
F. Campbell said, asking non-commissioned
ofcers to lead the change at the ground level.
“After more than a decade of ghting both in
Iraq and Afghanistan—the longest conict our
nation has been involved in—we have to have
the ability to rehabilitate, reset and reshape the
force,” Campbell said.
Campbell said he wants to take the lessons
learned about resiliency over the past few years
and apply them to help Soldiers, families and
civilians.
Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho, the Army’s
surgeon general, discussed key points for
bringing resiliency to Soldiers.
The rst is to ensure support systems are
delivered to where Soldiers are, and to do that,
the medical community is nesting their support
within the larger Army community, so everyone
is working together to improve the readiness
and resilience of Soldiers and family members.
“The second point that I’d like to make is
that it really is meeting people where they need
to be met. So, it’s the synchronization of those
programs and capabilities, and it’s making sure
that we don’t wait for them to come to us, that
we try to do that outreach,” she said.
Horoho added that it’s important to make
sure the programs being presented to Soldiers
are the right programs, the ones that will do the
most good.
Campbell acknowledged that as the Army
entered the scal year, new budgetary challenges
would appear, limiting resources for resiliency
training.
He said that senior leaders will be faced
with tough decisions, and will need to assess
risk and prioritize programs, but he hopes
non-commissioned ofcers and leaders out in
the eld will provide candid feedback so those
decisions are the right ones.
“We can’t afford to be redundant. We have
to take the right resources and make sure we get
the biggest bang for our buck on all of our posts,
camps or stations to take care of our Soldiers and
our families and our civilians,” Campbell said.
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Story and photos by Mike Strasser
Assistant Editor
Cadets were pushed to their limits Oct. 26 for a
chance to train at one of 16 U.S. Army and foreign
military schools next summer.
The Department of Military Instruction
conducts this annual Military Individual Advanced
Development assessment to ensure that cadets
who are given these coveted slots can successfully
complete them. Therefore, the tryouts are tough,
long and comprehensive.
Before daybreak, more than 400 cadets
assembled into Gillis Field House for the Army
Physical Fitness Test. Pushups, situps and pullups
were counted and not long after their two-mile run
was recorded, the cadets strapped on their rucks for
an eight-mile trek, tackling many of the inclines
en route to the top of Ski Slope.
Cadets then had to complete the entire Indoor
Obstacle Course Test and swim a few laps at
Crandall Pool before the real assessment began.
Of the 30 cadets competing for just one slot at the
Sapper Leaders Course, only 10 made it this far.
Cadets were then tasked with carrying a 400-pound
Zodiac raft with the choice between two timed
routes. The longer one would have less PT tasks
along the way. Afterward, they were evaluated
on team problem-solving at the Leader Reaction
Course and the assessment ended that evening with
a board appearance.
Cadets competing for the Psychological
Operations Assessment and Selection had another
timed foot march to complete, this time carrying
heavy water canisters and encountered team events
along the way.
Those who opted to try out for the Survival,
Escape, Resistance, Evasion Course were put
through a thoroughly uncomfortable series of
drills and interviews to test physical and mental
endurance on an individual and team level. Class
of 2014 Cadet Chris Smith was the cadet-in-charge
for the SERE-C assessment, having completed the
course in 2012.
“We’re looking at cadets’ mental toughness
and physical stamina, because the course is fairly
rigorous and you need to have good endurance
throughout the training,” Smith said.
The 10 cadets who make it through the
assessment will be sent to Camp McCall at Fort
Bragg, N.C. Others were looking to travel overseas
and attend Airborne School or Commando
School in France, Brazilian Mountain School
or Georgian Mountain School. Class of 2016
Cadet Patrick Robertson was among roughly 160
cadets competing for one of 45 slots to attend the
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United
Kingdom.
“I’ve been wanting Sandhurst ever since I got
here,” Robertson, Co. G-1, said.
He considered options like the Chilean
Mountain school or Ecuadorian Jungle School for
the combination of language and skills training, but
focused on Sandhurst for the leadership training
he heard so much about. Following the swim test,
cadets received a short break before going into
school-specic assessments.
“This denitely wears you down as time goes
on, but you have to take it one step at a time to
get through it all,” he said. “I’ll probably get some
really good sleep at the end of the day.”
Additionally, 39 cadets from 3rd Regiment
were competing to join the squad of 11 that will
represent the Corps of Cadets in the Chimaltlalli
Military Skills Competition in Mexico, Feb.
7-15, 2014. At the 2013 Sandhurst Military Skills
Competition, 3rd Regiment achieved the highest
score in the Corps of Cadets.
Results of the MIAD selection process were
expected to be announced later this week.
Making the cut
Cadets compete for coveted
military training opportunities
More than 400 cadets began with the Army Physical Fitness Test Oct. 26, the rst of
many tests to assess their abilities to successfully complete a competitive Military
Individual Advanced Development program next summer.
(Above) Cadets maneuver above, below and through the obstacles inside
Hayes Gymnasium. The Indoor Obstacle Course Test was only a small
portion of the assessment Oct. 26 to be selected for a competitive MIAD.
(Below) Those who were competing to attend Royal Military Academy
Sandhust had a few team problem-solving tasks around West Point to
complete as part of their assessment.
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Pointer View: And how would you
address those outside West Point who believe
time and resources shouldn’t be focused on
this?
Hudgins: “Unfortunately, I have to agree
that I’ve interacted with the audience outside
of West Point that seems to be against the
program as well. The thing many of these
individuals need to understand is that the
purpose of this program is not to tie cadets
to a tree if you catch my meaning. The Army
has a Net-Zero policy in place when it comes
to waste management and we, as a Corps, are
going to execute. I have yet to experience
anything negative about this program; we
generate money for USCC by recycling,
teach sustainable environmental practices
and inculcate the ideals of ef cient usage of
resources.”
Pointer View: Until now, what has been
your most rewarding leadership experience?
Sapirman: “Cadet Leadership Development Training has been the most rewarding
leadership experience I have had at the academy. I learned a lot about my leadership style as well
as how to produce the necessary results while undergoing extreme stress, harsh conditions, and
lack of food and sleep. I believe you can never access how you will lead under these conditions
without simulating it in a mock combat environment.”
Canacci: “Two summers ago, I had the honor of being a Cadet Field Training platoon
sergeant. It was awesome to see how my 40-plus yearlings grew throughout the four-week
experience.”
Hudgins: “Until now the most rewarding leadership experience I’ve had here was my role
as an energy and environmental non-commissioned of cer last semester. At rst I was skeptical
about taking the position because I didn’t want to move out-of-company, and felt slightly
intimidated due to the fact that I was a cow and would be working with primarily rsties on
HHC. I was also delegating tasks and guidance to the E2O chain of command which is almost
exclusively a rstie position.
“However, my perception quickly changed. Not only did I work well with the of cer mentors
and Brigade E2O, Adam Leemans, but I also had a lot of mutual respect with the regimental
E2Os. Then, slowly, I saw projects that I had personally worked on and helped develop take
effect across the Corps.
“At rst it was a surprise to see that I could have such an effect on events that took place
throughout the Corps over a period of weeks and months, but that surprise quickly turned to
pride in my work. I think that we, as an E2O program, were effective last semester because we
worked so well as a team, and it has de nitely been my best leadership experience.”
Pointer View: Can you describe your personal leadership style?
Canacci: “My leadership style adapts to the subordinates that I am interacting with. Each
individual is different, so it makes sense that I would tailor my style to best interact with each
of my subordinates. So long as my foundational morals and beliefs do not change, each person
that I interact with will receive the same guidance.”
Sapirman: “Three words describe my leadership style: fairness, care and manage. For
fairness, I try to understand all sides of the story prior to drawing a conclusion and reacting to the
issue. If all parties have the ability to coherently explain the situation, I believe the issue or task
will be xed or accomplished in a timelier manner. Along with fairness, showing subordinates
and superiors that I care and respect them allows for the unit to work well together.
“By getting to know all personnel I work with, I can engage them on a professional and
personal level. I certainly believe if your subordinates and superiors observe your caring
nature they will want to work with you in the future. The nal aspect of my leadership style is
‘manage.’ Throughout my experiences here I have been able to understand the importance of
being a manager. That does not mean being completely hands off. In fact, I found what works
best for me is to allow my staff to operate and give me verbal feedback and con rmation of
tasks completed. Managing and understanding the balance that needs to be calibrated is not
extremely easy, however like anything else time and practice are the answers to mastering these
leadership style traits.”
(Editor’s Note: One inistallment remains of the Cadet Leadership Series and the Pointer View
staff thanks all the cadets who participated in the interviews. If there is any interest in the Corps
of Cadets to continue the series, contact us at 938-3079 or email [email protected].)
This third installment of the Cadet
Leadership Q&A Series features Class of 2014
Cadets Alexander Canacci, McKenzie Hudgins
and Chelsea Sapirman. Canacci serves as the
brigade command sergeant major, Hudgins is
the brigade energy and environmental of cer
and Sapirman is the brigade executive of cer.
Pointer View: How would you defi ne your
leadership position?
Canacci: “My primary focus is supporting
the brigade commander in any way possible.
I give my input during her decision-making
process as she sees t and support her when she
comes to her nal decision. Where I become
more active is in the execution phase. It is my
job to ensure that her plan is taking place to
her standard, and reporting to her the status of
completion/execution as I am seeing.”
Sapirman: “Luckily, I have had some
experience in the executive of cer position,
since I was the Cadet Basic Training I Regiment executive of cer over the summer. Prior to
my summer, I would not have been able to thoroughly answer this question. The main duties
of the executive of cer include organizing and managing the staff, constantly communicating
with the rst captain so she can remain ‘in the know,’ assisting with memorandums and ideas
to implement the necessary changes in the Corps of Cadets and understanding the nature of
all staff positions.
“The executive of cer is by no means the expert of all staff positions, which is why I do
not micromanage my team. I certainly have one of the hardest working teams in the Corps of
Cadets, which allows me to give them a task that has been passed down through the chain of
command and let them work.”
Hudgins: “This year I’m really hoping that the E2O position can not only be further
legitimized on the brigade, regiment and company levels, but also integrated into cadet life to
create a more cohesive sense of sustainability among the Corps. For example, I’d like to add
ef cient energy usage and environmental awareness information pertinent to the Army’s need
to fourth class development training and companies’ commander’s time training to create an
understanding amongst the Corps of why issues like energy conservation and waste management
are important.”
Pointer View: What’s going to be your biggest challenge serving on brigade staff?
Canacci: “I feel that the greatest challenge with this leadership position will come later on in
the year. Keeping people engaged as the year comes to an end, especially the rsties, will slowly
become my key focus. Complacency in a unit is where the majority of problems come from.”
Sapirman: “The biggest challenge facing me this year is balance. I have never been in a
role where I needed to balance as much as I do now. There is certainly going to be a learning
curve that I need to master quickly so I can truly nd the right balance between work, my Life
Science major, classes, MCAT studying and friends and family.”
Hudgins: “I think the biggest challenge will be legitimizing and integrating the position
at the company level this year. Many company E2O’s have this responsibility as a secondary
position and/or have company leadership who don’t view it as a primary point of interest.
“In order to be effective we need the support of the company chain of command in enforcing
our policies. So, making these (commanders) and ( rst sergeants) believe in the importance of
our initiative and take action to support it will be our biggest accomplishment, and I’m fully
con dent we can achieve this.”
Pointer View: Now that the E2O program has become part of the norm in the Corps of
Cadets, is it easier to get cadets more readily involved?
Hudgins: “I believe cadets will de nitely be more on board with the program this year
than in years’ past. There’s an unfortunate cycle in which some people get so caught up in ‘the
way things are done’ or the ‘if it’s not broke, don’t x it’ mentality that they stay close-minded
to change. However, just because something works, doesn’t mean it can’t be improved.
“My classmates and I were plebes when the E2O program was started so, until now, there
were always those who rejected the program because it wasn’t ‘how we did things.’ This year,
though, everybody has been introduced to at least the company level recycling programs so
I’m hoping it has become part of ‘how things are done’ as a Corps. In essence, I’m not trying to
change the mentality some cadets have against change, I’m using it to my advantage by making
sustainability practices a permanent xture.”
Third in Series
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CADET ACTIVITIES UPDATE
Triathlon: The West Point Triathlon team successfully
defended its title at the Ironman 70.3 Collegiate National
Championships in Austin, Texas, Sunday.
Against the deepest and strongest collegiate eld ever at
the event, the West Point team put in a dominate performance
sweeping the podium in all categories. The team took rst place,
Undergraduate Men’s Collegiate Team; rst place, Women’s
Undergraduate Collegiate Team; rst place, Men’s Collegiate
Team; rst place, Women’s Collegiate Team; and rst place,
Coed Collegiate Team.
Individually, the team took all the places with the following
results:
Male winners:
1st — Class of 2016 Cadet Dylan Morgan (4:11:57);
2nd — Class of 2015 Cadet Bradley Bachand (4:20:59);
3rd — Class of 2016 Cadet Connor Wernecke (4:26:10).
Female winners:
1st — Class of 2016 Cadet Catherine Sedy (4:53:05);
2nd — Class of 2016 Cadet Angelica Dickson (4:58:58);
3rd — Class of 2016 Cadet Abigail Imelio (5:21:00).
Morgan and Sedy qualied for the Ironman 70.3 World
Championships in Mon-Tremblant, Quebec, next September.
Both competed in the Ironman 70.3 Worlds this past September
in Las Vegas.
Crew: The West Point Crew team competed in Philadelphia
Oct. 26 at the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta.
The novice teams performed well, especially considering
that this was only the third race of their rowing careers. In the
four, the men nished fth out of 18 boats, and in the eight, they
nished eighth out of 23. The novice women placed 15th out of
24 boats in the four and ninth out of 33 in the eight.
The varsity teams also rowed well against many strong crews.
The women’s four placed 20th out of 40 competitors, while the
eight placed 10th out of 20. The women’s team also competed
for the rst time this season in a doubles race and placed eighth
out of 10 boats. The men’s four nished 10th out of 34 boats and
the eight placed sixth out of 15.
Debate: Four cadets debated Oct. 25-Sunday at the
Harvard Debate Tournament in Cambridge, Mass. The three-day
tournament consisted of eight preliminary rounds. Seventy-eight
teams were present from around the nation, making it both a
competitive and enjoyable event.
Class of 2016 Cadets James Saker and Michael Barlow had
an overall record of 4-4 and Class of 2016 Cadets Caleb Stevens
and Theo Lipsky nished with a record of 1-7.
Speech: Ten cadets competed Oct. 25-26 at the University
of Pennsylvania American Parliamentary Debate Association
competition. In a eld of 72 teams, the team of Class of 2015
Cadets Ken Voet and Will Moore made it to the nal 16. Their
only defeats of the tournament came at the hands of the awardee
for tournament’s top speaker. Novice debaters Class of 2017
Cadets Quanzel Caston and Nathan Hernandez made it to the
seminals of the novice competition and vigorously defended
the use of drones in warfare from a clearly outmatched George
Washington squad.
Mixed Martial Arts: The West Point Martial Arts team sent
six competitors to the New York Traditional Karate League’s
tournament Sunday.
Elite martial artists from around the world competed
including an artist who is ranked third internationally. The Martial
Arts team competed against multiple international teams. All
members performed admirably in several hard-hitting sparring
rounds, with Class of 2016 Cadet Liana Blatnik earning second-
place for Black Belt Women.
This was also Class of 2017 Cadet Marco Aveledo’s rst ever
karate tournament, where he too fought to a close second place
nish in his Men’s Beginners division. This was the team’s rst
participation in a tournament using World Karate Federation
rules which will allow the team to compete in future international
competitions. The team gained a vast knowledge on overall
techniques and grading to continue their future success.
Society of Women Engineers: Seven cadets from
the U.S. Military Academy section of the Society of Women
Engineers attended the national conference Oct. 25-Sunday in
Baltimore.
More than 7,000 members from numerous national
and international sections attended the conference to share
experiences, knowledge and compete with other collegiate
sections.
Class of 2014 Cadet Megan Coley competed as a nalist
in the collegiate poster competition and received an award for
her efforts and participation. This professional organization
encourages the education and growth of women as minorities
in the eld of engineering through education, mentorship and
scholarship events like these.
Those interested in becoming a member or just supporting
an event can contact the cadet-in-charge, Class of 2014 Cadet
Calla Glavin.
Men’s Team Handball: The West Point Team Handball
Club competed in the annual Michael Lipov Tournament in
Chicago, earning fth and sixth place.
The varsity team (West Point Black), completed the
tournament with two wins and two losses. The rst loss came
from the Russian professional team, Moscow, in the opening
game of the tournament by the score of 28-25. The Black team
re-grouped and faced Chicago Inter in the second round. The
team fought until the last seconds of the game but fell short and
lost the game 26-25.
In the third game, West Point Black earned the victory against
Columbus HC but did not qualify for the seminals and had to
play its nal game against West Point Gold (JV) trying to earn
the fth place. West Point Gold also played well, but nished
the tournament with a record of one win and three loses. After
experiencing two tough losses to the USA Club Champion-
NYAC Team Handball and Minnesota HC, Gold earned its rst
team victory in the crossover game against Columbus HC.
On the nal day of the tournament, the West Point Black faced
the Gold Team and despite a praiseworthy performance from the
younger players, the Black earned the last-second victory with
a nal score of 44-43.
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Story and photo by Kathy Eastwood
Staff Writer
R
ock climbing is an invigorating, adrenaline-
producing and somewhat strenuous sport that
can bring people out of their comfort zone,
out into the refreshing outdoors and into a good workout.
Rock climbing is not the daredevil-type sport as
one may be led to believe, especially at the hands of
an experienced instructor who will teach safe climbing
techniques and the proper way to handle the various
pieces of equipment used for both safety and climbing.
Wesley Judd, an Outdoor Recreation Specialist, is
teaching rock climbing to community members who
have access to the Morale, Welfare and Recreation
facilities.
Judd began teaching rock climbing Oct. 20 using
a retaining wall near Bldg. 681 between Ruger and
Washington Roads.
“My position is in charge of planning and
implementing outdoor activities, which is how this
course came about,” Judd said. “The course is for
anyone who has access to MWR facilities and activities
and is intended to introduce people to the sport of rock
climbing and give them basic knowledge of the sport.”
The class is just getting started, but so far, some have
enjoyed the challenge.
“I saw this course on Facebook,” Katie Wolf, of the
105th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Stewart Air Base
in Newburgh, said. “I like it. The class is a little short
though and it would be nice to have it a little longer.”
Class of 2015 Cadet Jacob Bostick wanted to learn
more about rock climbing, so he gave the club a try.
“I took a class here at West Point using the wall
inside the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center,”
Bostick said. “This is a lot harder.”
Judd taught the group about the type of gear they
were using.
“I taught the group how to appropriately t harnesses
and helmets and about what makes rock climbing shoes
specic to the sport,” Judd said. “They learned the basics
of setting up a top rope anchor and the different roles
of a climber to belayer prior to the climber moving up
the rock.”
One of the more necessary equipment used is the
harness, which is a belt with two leg hoops. The climber
attaches a harness to his or her body to provide support
and security.
Judd also spoke about how to tie the climbing rope
to the climber’s harness and how to belay a climber.
Belaying is a technique of holding a rope for a
climber so the climber is safe and will not fall. The
belayer will either give out or take in rope to keep it
snug on the climber.
“I taught them basic rock climbing maneuvers
and terminology that will help them in their climbing
experience,” Judd said.
Other necessary equipment includes carabiners,
which are metal hoops with either a spring-loaded or a
screwed gate designed to attach the rope to an anchor
or connect two ropes.
Rock climbers use a variety of equipment to climb
steep rocks. Bolts are drilled into rock crevices. With
tightening, the bolt expands within the crevice creating
a permanent xture. Once secured, it can take large
amounts of weight. A hanger is attached to the bolt and
the climber will attach his quickdraw, or extender, that
allows the rope to run freely through the bolt anchor.
This will secure the rope and prevent it from coming
loose while climbing.
For more information on community rock climbing,
email Wesley Judd at Wesley[email protected].mil.
Rise to the Challenge
Outdoor Recreation offers West Point
community an intro to rock climbing
Wesley Judd gives instruction to community members involved in the inaugural Community
Rock Climbing Club Oct. 20. The club is intended to introduce people to the sport of rock
climbing and give them basic knowledge of the sport. The club is open to anyone who has
access to MWR facilities and activities.
The overall winner for the Fire Prevention Poster Contest from the
West Point Elementary School was Jackie Wyszynski. By grades, awards
were presented to:
1st Grade 3rd Grade
1st: Ava Grifn 1st: Jackie Wyszynski
2nd: Kiera Collins 2nd: Madysen Black
3rd: Caroline Svoboda 3rd: Brooke Banks
2nd Grade 4th Grade
1st: Karl Schott 1st: Aaron Hall
2nd: Santiago Villarroel 2nd: Avery Buchleitner
3rd: Katlyn Zdeb 3rd: Pekina Matautia
Fire Prevention Poster
Contest winners awarded
The overall winner for the Fire Prevention Poster Contest from the
West Point Middle School was Kendall Sells. By grade, awards were
presented to:
5th Grade 7th Grade
1st: Jared Levy 1st: Kendall Sells
2nd: Erin McCutcheon 2nd: Kaitlin Johnson
3rd: Halley Gerhart 3rd: Will Van Poppel
6th Grade 8th Grade
1st: Soa Villarroel 1st: Miriam Aquirre
2nd: Milo Singueeld 2nd: Megan Musick
3rd: Catherine Bitteker 3rd: Minoru Hyogo
Jackie Wyszynski receives a certicate for designing the
best poster at West Point Elementary School. Courtesy Photos
Kendall Sells was awarded the best Fire Prevention Poster
at the West Point Middle School.
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The national headquarters of Phi Kappa Phi selected the U.S.
Military Academy chapter as one of 19 “Chapters of Excellence”
in the country for meeting and exceeding criteria based on chapter
leadership, scholarship and award nominations, public relations,
activities and initiatives.
With this achievement comes special recognition on the
society’s website, in publications and at Phi Kappa Phi’s
National Convention along with a $500 award. Phi Kappa Phi
is the nation’s oldest, largest and most selective collegiate honor
society for all academic disciplines. Second Lts. Joseph Durso
and Orlando Sonza served as Student Vice Presidents during
the evaluated period. The chapter ofcer representatives were
Dr. Kenneth McDonald (President), Maj. Heidi Brockman
(President-Elect), Michelle Gerdes (Secretary), Lt. Col. Elizabeth
Schott (Treasurer), and Maj. Stephen Lewandowski (Public
Relations).
Submitted by the All-Army Marathon team
Nearly 25,000 runners toed the line for the 37th running of the
Marine Corps Marathon Sunday morning in the nation’s capital.
Included among the marathoners were the military’s top
runners, competing against one another to see which service
would win the U.S. Armed Forces Marathon championships.
Less than three hours and 26.2 miles later, the Army stood
victorious winning both team competitions in the same year for
the rst time.
Leading the way for the All-Army team was Capt. Kelly
Calway, defeating close to 10,000 women as this year’s
champion. With a winning time of 2:42:16, she also met the
qualifying standard for the 2016 U.S. Olympic trials. All-Army
Coach Lt. Col. Liam Collins was particularly pleased with her
performance.
“Kelly’s leaving for Kuwait in the next couple weeks so we
were really happy to see her get the qualifying standard prior to
deployment,” Collins said.
For the rst time ever, military runners swept the race’s top
spots. Navy Lt. Gina Slaby nished second overall and Air Force
Airman 1st Class Emily Shertzer nished third.
Army Maj. Emily Potter, a U.S. Military Academy Class of
2000 graduate, placed fourth overall contributing to the Army
women’s victory over the other services, edging second-place
Air Force by three points.
The men were also victorious, and defeated second-place Air
Force by a single place.
“It took a great team effort to win the men’s competition,”
Collins said. “Most of our runners ran the Army Ten-Miler this
past weekend so they came into the race tired, two of my six
runners were making their marathon debut, and I was running
with a broken rib.”
Leading the Army men and nishing sixth overall with a time
of 2:27:08 was 2nd Lt. Jacob Buhler. Close behind was teammate
Spc. Japheth Ng’ojoy in seventh. Rounding out the Army’s top
ve were Collins and Army track alums 1st Lt. Bryce Livingston
and 1st Lt. Blaine O’Reilly, both Class of 2011 USMA graduates.
Collins was not too happy with his performance despite
running 2:35:34 and nishing as the third Army runner, eighth
military runner and 22nd overall.
“It was my slowest marathon in ve years,” he said. “But
Army dominates Marine Corps Marathon
With nearly 25,000 runners competing in the 37th Marine Corps Marathon Sunday, the All-Army team led the way. All-Army sPorts Photo
I guess I should feel lucky. A month prior to the race I broke a
rib and punctured my lung so I wasn’t sure I would be able to
race at all. Ultimately, it cost me a week of training at a critical
point of the season but once my lung was no longer in danger,
the pain was manageable and I was able to return to training.”
Collins is no stranger to running with broken bones.
“I broke a bone in my hand a number of years ago and ran a
marathon with a cast on my arm and that was a little worse than
running with a broken rib,” he said.
The top four military men and women earned spots on the
U.S. team that will compete at the World Military Marathon
Championships in Eindhoven, Netherlands, next October. Collins
will be taking the military’s top marathoners from last year’s
race to compete in this year’s Championships in Paramaribo,
Suriname, next month.
USMA Phi Kappa Phi Chapter recognized
as a National Chapter of Excellence
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OCTOBER 31, 2013
Cadets, culinary students share
‘Day in the Life’ experiences
By Mike Strasser
Assistant Editor
Smiles. Such an ordinary thing, yet one visitor to West Point
was surprised to see them on the faces of cadets. It defi ed the
soldierly image he expected.
Someone else envisioned a classroom fi lled with “trigger
pullers” talking about war and tactics, but instead found
instructors and students engaged in give-and-take discussions.
These were some of the discoveries made by a group of student-
chefs from the Culinary Institute of America—or CIA—in Hyde
Park, N.Y., on Sept. 11.
Likewise, when cadets visited the CIA on Oct. 16, the
scene there wasn’t of students constantly reciting recipes while
confi ned to kitchens until graduation. They study all the arts,
sciences and business behind the industry, but still have time
to compete in intramural sports, enjoy road trips and even join
heavy-metal bands.
Challenging these pre-conceived notions and shattering the
stereotypes, generalizations and categorization of West Point
cadets and CIA chefs served as a focal point in a dialogue shared
on both sides of the Hudson River during two “Day in the Life”
exchanges hosted by the Department of Social Sciences.
The cadets chosen for the exchange are all enrolled in
the Advance Critical Thought course and are candidates for
nationally competitive scholarships, such as Rhodes, Fulbright
and Marshall.
“These are cadets who are at the top of their majors and have
leadership roles in the Corps of Cadets,” Terry Babcock-Lumish,
assistant professor in the Department of Social Sciences, said.
“We like to challenge their assumptions and take them out of
their comfort zone, and help them understand how to respond
in situations that may be new or foreign.”
Upon arriving here, Leah Pfeiffer anticipated fi nding more
in common with the Corps than the differences inherit in their
future professions.
“I expected the cadets to be very similar to us on a
fundamental level—they would have fears about becoming
adults, they would have friends who they liked being crazy with,
they would work hard and have goals or dreams, and they would
be relatable as young adults,” she said.
The differences, she said, would come from the specifi c goals
and priorities which attracted them to their institutions.
“Cadet life is measured, calculated, observed and methodical,”
Pfeiffer, 22, said. “Those may be dirty words to young adults who
crave freedom but they have a purpose and create a really strong
foundation for a purposeful and driven life. We have more rules
here at CIA than an average college, but West Point has way
more rules than even us.”
Pfeiffer is a senior at CIA pursuing a bachelor’s degree in
Culinary Arts Management. A native of Fairfax, Va., she enrolled
in culinary school for one simple reason.
“Because I love food,” Pfeiffer said. “I have the immense
luxury of creating a career entirely devoted to something that I
love. What an honor. One of CIA’s taglines is ‘We speak food,’
and I know in my heart that I do too, so it was a natural decision
to go where I could communicate with people in a medium that
comes naturally to me. I love food.”
Class of 2014 Cadets Calla Glavin and Allie Sutherland listen intently to the chef’s instruction while visiting
the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., Oct. 16. The cadets teamed with student-chefs to
prepare an eight-course menu. PHOTO BY PHIL MANSFIELD/CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
Class of 2014 Cadet Oriana Ellis saw this passion at the
culinary school and it didn’t take long before noticing something
cadets experience routinely at the academy.
“While waiting outside for a test, a student chef had his eyes
closed to take a quick nap. I think that was the closest connection
we have to them—exhaustion,” Ellis said. “The passion and ethics
we have and apply to our professions are comparable in depth.
Rushing to keep up with my fast moving host also reminded me
of the speed at which we move in order to pack as much as we
can into every day.”
Cadets may be well-versed in brigade functions with the
Corps of Cadets, but a kitchen brigade revealed a different
perspective on chain of command, execution of orders and
discipline. Inside the student kitchens, cadets were challenged
with preparing an eight-course “Taste of the Hudson Valley”
menu which included sautéed foie gras with caramelized pearl
onions, potato gnocchi with brown butter sage sauce and heirloom
tomato and goat cheese tarts.
“The most exciting part of the trip was getting the opportunity
to cook foie gras, a delicacy I had never tried before,” Ellis said.
“Knowing that I had cooked an expensive amount of food was
very cool. It was rewarding to see how the fl avors of the apple
compote and apple cider syrup—we made it from scratch—
combined to make delectable fl avors.”
Despite wearing the uniform of a Soldier, Ellis said she felt
like a chef slowly learning the ropes.
“It was most diffi cult to work around all of the other bodies
in the kitchen. Learning to call out ‘Sharps!,’ ‘Behind you!’
or ‘Hot!’ was an interesting yet useful concept to move safely
around in the kitchen,” she said. “My host was excellent with
instructions and explaining why we were doing what we were
doing and what was going on as we did it.”
“It was an absolutely lovely meal and I give them a
considerable amount of credit,” Babcock-Lumish said. “The
student-chefs had a big responsibility. They were already
preparing an ambitious autumnal menu, all the while teaching
our cadets along the way.”
The dialogue which followed proved even more rewarding.
“There were great conversations about discipline, hierarchy,
work ethic and identity,” Babcock-Lumish said. “They discussed
whether their particular profession is an art, a science, or a
combination of both. That’s when these cultural exchange
experiences get fun, because we can’t anticipate the topics that
develop organically.”
Class of 2014 Cadet Alexandra Sutherland said although
cadets are referred to as “future offi cers” rather than “college
students” they are able to enjoy more than a few social norms as
others in their age group experience outside the gates.
“It’s kind of unique to come here and see how not everyone
is that stereotypical image of a Soldier you see in Hollywood
movies,” Class of 2014 Teddy Fong said. “When I fi rst came here
I was blown away by how normal people are. So I think the best
story to put out to the world is that we’re all human and everyone
has their life stories and unique backgrounds.”
Class of 2014 Cadet Nils Olsen said it’s easier for others
to identify a person by the uniform they wear rather than who
they really are.
Class of 2014 Cadet Connor Love said his mother feared
he would become brainwashed. The notion of West Point being
a “leadership factory” conjures that image of a conveyor belt
process which transforms civilians into offi cers.
“West Point isn’t this big, grey box where you put a young
man or woman in and you get a Soldier out,” Love said. “It’s
more diverse than we think and every person in this uniform is unique
in (his or her) own way.”
They also discovered the connection between the profession of arms
and the culinary trade is historical. The Culinary Institute of America
was founded in 1946 as vocational training for World War II veterans
returning from overseas. But the origin of this USMA-CIA exchange
is more recent.
Babcock-Lumish and her husband, Maj. Brian Babcock-Lumish—
both assistant professors in the Department of Social Sciences—were
at a Slow Food event in the Hudson Valley when they met Rich Vergili,
a Culinary Institute of America professor.
Conversations throughout the day led the West Point professors to
correlate experiences in the profession of arms and culinary arts within
the two institutions. Vergili provided introductions to the deans who
would facilitate the USMA-CIA exchange.
Having spent time at other civilian universities, Babcock-Lumish
noted upon moving to the Hudson Valley her curiosity about two
seemingly different student bodies sharing intense, often cloistered lives
on opposite sides of the river.
“It’s curious to fi nd two institutes of higher learning whose graduates
go immediately into the very industries for which they’ve trained and
studied,” she said. “We thought that ambition and focus on a particular
professional path was interesting. The chefs and cadets don’t necessarily
know each other’s profession or institution, so we thought putting them
together would provide potential lessons learned for each other.”
The intent was not to force dialogue. Instead, giving culinary
students and cadets a “Day in the Life” experience could yield
conversations beyond what they expected.
“It was a test for us, a pilot opportunity to learn if this could be a
constructive conversation that should continue across the Hudson,” she
said. “We were optimistic certainly but didn’t know just how fruitful,
provocative and exciting it would be.”
(Left) Class of 2014 Cadets Allie Sutherland and Teddy Fong work back-to-back
at the student kitchens inside the Culinary Institute of America Oct. 16. ((Above)
As the student-chefs toured West Point Sept. 11, the host cadets provided insight
about life at the U.S. Military Academy as they shared similarities and differences
between the two institutions. (Below) The delegation from the Culinary Institute
of America had the fortune of visiting during Branch Week and were able to
explore the future career choices of cadets.
PHOTOS BY PHIL MANSFIELD/CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
FAST FACT ABOUT THE CIA
Just as the Army has
its seven values, the CIA
has fi ve of their own:
•Excellence
•Respect for
Diversity
• Leadership
•Ethics
• Professionalism
FEATURE OF THE WEEK—CADETS, CULINARY STUDENTS “DAY IN THE LIFE”
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cOmmunity
SPORTS
FEATURED EVENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Attention) Tickets for illegal parking
Starting Friday, tickets will be issued to vehicles illegally
parked in the Central Parking Area.
DFL hosts Opera Concert
The Department of Foreign Languages will be hosting an
Opera D’Automne, an opera arias concert, at 5 p.m. Sunday in
the Eisenhower Hall Ballroom.
The concert will feature the eight nalists of the Licia
Albanese-Puccinini Foundation 2013 International Vocal
Competition.
They will be accompanied at the piano by Maestro Albert
Stanziano. Cadets from the DFL will be performing piano
selections of the piano repertoire.
This event is a formal black tie affair and free of charge.
For details and reservations, call 938-8796.
West Point Glee Club “Legacy”
The West Point Glee Club honors our American legacy with
music at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at Eisenhower Hall.
The event is free and open to the public.
The music commemorates the anniversaries of the Civil
War, the Emancipation Proclamation, the assassination of
President John F. Kennedy, honors our veterans and active-duty
military members and salutes our national legacy of seeking and
defending freedom for all.
Arts in the Armed Forces
Arts in the Armed Forces is proud to present its fth annual
Veterans Day Performance on Broadway at 7 p.m. Nov. 11, a
show with big stars honoring the United States Armed Forces.
The show features the best of modern American theater
performed by the likes of Emmy nominees Adam Driver (Girls,
Lincoln), David Schwimmer (Friends, Madagascar) and many
more.
The performance consists of 12-15 actors and a musical guest,
all reading monologues and scenes.
The show is free for active-duty service members, veterans
and their family members.
For details and tickets, visit www.aitaf.org.
Toys for Tots Collection at Army sporting events
The cadet club, Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, is
collecting for its annual Toys for Tots campaign at Army sporting
events through the fall.
Cadets will be collecting cash and toy donations for children
in need this holiday season.
The events include:
Football games—Western Kentucky (Nov. 9).
Basketball games—Men vs. NJIT (7 p.m., Nov. 15); Women
vs. Weber St. (1 p.m., Nov. 17); Women vs. Brown (1 p.m. Nov.
23); and Men vs. St. Francis (3 p.m., Dec. 7).
Hockey games—Holy Cross (7 p.m., Nov. 8); Sacred Heart
(7 p.m. Nov. 22); and Canisius (7 p.m., Dec. 7).
West Point Community Diving Club
The West Point Community Diving Club is offering learn-
to-dive lessons at Crandall Pool in the Arvin Cadet Physical
Development Center.
All ages and experience levels are welcome. The ability to
swim is a prerequisite.
Lessons are offered 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and
11 a.m.-noon Saturday.
There are also noon-1 p.m. and 1-2 p.m. Saturday lessons
when available.
For details, call diving coach Ron Kontura at ron.kontura@
usma.edu or 938-4207.
West Point Community Gymnastics Club
The West Point Community Gymnastics Club have classes
scheduled from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursdays at the Lou Gross Sports Center.
For details, call Carmine Giglio at 938-2880.
OUTSIDE THE GATES
EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS
Environmental Decision Making lecture
Ann Polaneczky, Partners In Health, will present a lecture to
cadets enrolled in EV450 (Environmental Decision Making), on
PIH’s work in Haiti and Sustainable Community Development
from 12:50-1:45 p.m. Nov. 15 in Washington Hall, Room 5300.
For details, call Maj. Russell Thomas at 938-2679. Everyone
is invited to attend.
Transition Assistance Program workshop
Transition Assistance Program workshop is a ve-day event
designed to assist separating or retiring service members and
their families in preparing for a smooth transition to civilian life.
The next one is scheduled from Nov. 18-22.
The workshop provides information on entitlements and
services available, including the Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans’ Benets Brieng.
The N.Y. Department of Labor also conducts an extensive
Job Assistance Workshop.
Service members who are retiring can begin the ACAP
process 24 months prior to release from active duty, and those
separating can begin 18 months prior.
For ACAP eligibility information, visit www.acap.army.
mil/eligibility.aspx.htm.
Registration is required. Call the ACAP Ofce at 938-0634.
GT Score Improvement Class
The Army Education Center (Bldg. 683) on Buckner Loop
will be offering a GT Score improvement class for Soldiers
through Nov. 20.
Class times are 6-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday with
additional tutoring also available.
The goal is to improve job performance, prepare Soldiers
for more advanced schooling, increase re-enlistment options
and enhance trainability.
To be eligible for the training, Soldiers must have a GT score
below 110. To enroll, call (DSN 688-0363/3464), or email david.
Personally Owned Firearms range
West Point Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and
Security Range Operations and MWR are hosting a Personally
Owned Firearms range from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
The range is open to active duty military, retirees and West
Point staff and faculty. The POF Range includes shotguns, pistols
and ries.
The POF Range is located at Range 5 (Gettysburg) Route
293, across from Round Pond Recreation.
All shooters must be at least 13 years old, supply their own
hearing/eye protection, weapons, ammunition, targets and targets
stands. Authorized users may bring one guest.
For details, call Alec M. Lazore at 938-3007.
Storm King Bike and Hike
The Storm King Bike and Hike continues through the fall.
Route 218 is closed to vehicular trafc from Washington
Gate to Cornwall Gate each Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through
Nov. 19.
For details, visit the Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/
pages/Storm-King-Bike-and-Hike/151899924947472 or the
VolunteerSpot.com page to volunteer.
Sunday service and Bible study
The Rhema Family Center, which is the venue for the Church
of Christ, offers a Sunday morning service at 8 a.m. and Bible
study from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays.
For details, call Pastor Gail A. Roberson at 845-527-5299.
The center is located at 302 Old Forge Hill Road, Vails
Gate, N.Y.
Army Education Center
College courses are currently offered through the Army
Education Center at West Point.
If you are interested in undergraduate classes, contact:
• Mount Saint Mary College—Shari Seidule at 845-446-0535
or Shar[email protected];
• Saint Thomas Aquinas College—Alicia Owens at 845-446-
2555 or [email protected].
If you are interested in graduate studies, contact:
• John Jay College of Criminal Justice—Master’s degree
in Public Administration—Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 or
• Long Island University—Master’s degree in School
Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family
Counseling—Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or marybeth.
The Army Education Center is located at 683 Buckner Loop,
between the MWR Fitness Center and Subway.
WPWC Holiday Craft Bazaar
The West Point Women’s Club will hold its annual Holiday
Craft Bazaar from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 23-24 at the historic
Thayer Hotel. There is an admission fee, while children and
cadets are free.
For details, visit www.facebook.com/
WPWCHolidayCraftBazaar or www.westpointwomensclub.
com/Holiday_Bazaar.html.
Eat, Drink and Beat Navy
The West Point Women’s Club is creating a new cookbook to
honor the superintendent’s wife. You can submit recipes online
or mail them.
You may also drop them at the WPWC Gift Shoppe, during
business hours, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Please submit
by Nov. 30.
For details or to submit online, visit www.
westpointwomensclub.com/Cookbook.html.
AWANA registration
West Point Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed registration
is here. AWANA is a fun, Bible-based club for 3-year-olds and
older from the West Point community.
The club meets from 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday evenings during
the academic year.
For details or to sign up, call Maj. John Cunningham at 938-
5572 or email [email protected].
West Point Women’s Club Gift Shoppe
The West Point Women’s Club Gift Shoppe will be open
from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays. The Shoppe is located just
north of the cemetery.
For details, visit www.shopthepoint.com.
Food Drive
The West Point and Town of Highlands Scouting
Communities are teaming up to help conduct the Better
Opportunities for Single Soldiers 2013 Holiday Food Drive
in support of military families in need at West Point.
The collection of food will take place at 2 p.m. Nov. 10.
Place your nonperishable food donations in bags outside your
front door prior to that time.
The Scouts are very excited to again be a part of this
worthwhile event, and they thank you in advance for your
kindness and generosity.
For details, email tr[email protected].
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ONGOING
JUST ANNOUNCED
FOR THE FAMILIES
WEST POINT MWR CALENDAR
www.westpointmwr.com
FOR THE ADULTS
Superintendent’s Golf Scramble
Join Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr., Wednesday
for the Superintendent’s Golf Scramble. This Scramble will
consist of four-person teams, cost is minimal plus applicable
green fees (includes cart, prizes, and dinner) and optional
Mulligans are available too.
Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon.
Open to all authorized users and their guests. There is a 27-team
limit. Call the Pro Shop at 938-2435 to sign up.
BOSS end of home football games party
Join Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers starting at 10
p.m. Nov. 9 at the Buffalo Soldier Pavilion for its end of season
(home Army football games) party.
There will be card games, video games, board games and
movies with food and drink. Ages 18 and up are welcome.
There is a minimal charge for this event.
For details, call 938-6497.
Ballroom Dancing at the West Point Club
Come dance the afternoon away at the West Point Club’s
Grand Ballroom with its autumn lunch buffet. This event is
scheduled from noon-4 p.m. Nov. 17.
Entertainment will be provided by Indigo International.
There is a minimal fee for club members and non-members.
Reservations are strongly suggested.
For details, call 938-5120 or 446-5504.
Go Army Spirit Luncheons
The Go Army Spirit Luncheons will be held at the West
Point Club’s Grand Ballroom. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. and the
luncheons begin at 11:30 a.m.
Buy your tickets early for reserved seating. Tickets are on
sale from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday through the West Point
Club’s Cashier Of ce.
For details, call 938-5120. Luncheon dates are as follows:
Thursday—Air Force;
Nov. 7—Western Kentucky;
Dec. 12—Navy.
2013 Army Digital Photography Contest
The 2013 Army Digital Photography Contest runs through
Nov. 30. It is open to active duty Soldiers and family members,
retirees and Army civilians.
To enter, complete an entry form and submit photos online
by visiting http://apps.imcom.army.mil/apptracmain.
For details, call the West Point Arts and Crafts Center at
938-4812.
FOR THE YOUTHS
BOSS, ACS and the Exchange Project Angel Tree
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers and Army
Community Service are teaming up again this year from Nov.
25-Dec. 10 at the Exchange for the Exchange Project Angel Tree.
Pick a decoration with the age and gender of a West Point
child and purchase an age appropriate gift or wrapping paper.
Put the gift and the decoration from the tree in the box and make
a child’s Christmas morning special.
For details, call 938-6497.
CYSS Winter Basketball
Child, Youth and School Services Winter Basketball
registration is ongoing now for military families, begins Nov.
12 for civilian families and will conclude Nov. 29.
Coaches are also needed for the Winter Basketball season.
For details, call the Youth Sports of ce at 938-3550/8896.
Wee Ones Play Group has moved
The Wee Ones Play Group will now be held at the Youth
Center, Bldg. 500.
Wee Ones is open to parents with children 4 years old and
younger from 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays.
For details, call Shelley Ariosto, Family Advocacy Program
manager, at 938-3369.
Opening Day Hunting Lottery
Join MWR for the opening day of the hunting lottery at 6 p.m.
Nov. 7 at the Victor Constant Ski Slope. You must pre-register
by Nov. 7 with Round Pond Recreation Area at 938-2503, which
is open seven days a week from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
You must bring Military/DOD ID, Valid NYS Hunting
License and West Point Hunting Permit.
Veterans Day weekend kennel special
Morgan Farm is now taking reservations for the Veterans Day
weekend. Drop off your pet on Nov. 8 and pick up on Nov. 12.
Get four nights of kenneling for the price of three. For pricing
and reservations, call 938-3926.
Ski and Snowboard sale
Come out to Victor Constant Ski Lodge from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Nov. 10-11 for a Ski and Snowboard sale.
The Ski Barn will ll the Victor Constant Ski Lodge with the
best bargains of the season. For details, call 938-8623.
Thanksgiving weekend kenneling
Morgan Farm is now taking reservations for the Thanksgiving
weekend. Dog grooming is also available by appointment.
For pet boarding prices and reservations, call 938-3926.
SAC Night Out pajamas and a movie
Join the School Age Center at the Lee Area CYSS Facility for
a night out of fun, games and a movie. This event is scheduled
from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Open to children in grades K-5.
A reservation is required. There is a minimal fee for this event.
To make reservations, call 938-8530.
Open House for the new Arts and Crafts Facility
Stop by to meet the instructors and see the new Arts and Crafts
facility from 4-6 p.m. Nov. 7. See what is coming up and let the
instructors know what you would like to see offered.
Learn about the exciting new services and products the
facility will be offering. Presentation of award for the second-
place winner in the All-Army Arts and Crafts Contest will take
place at 4:15 p.m.
Refreshments will be served. For details, call 938-4812.
Thanksgiving Day Feast
Join the West Point Club for its traditional Thanksgiving Feast
Nov. 28. Two seatings will be available for its patrons.
The rst seating is at noon in the Pierce Dining Room. Second
seating is at 2 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. Children 5 and under
eat for free. For pricing and reservations, call 938-5120.
Adult Hockey Program
The MWR Sports Of ce will conduct the 2013-14 adult
hockey program open to all eligible USMA personnel 18 years
of age and older.
The program will operate from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sundays and
Tuesdays and 12:15-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 6 at
Tate Rink. Participants must provide their own hockey skates and
equipment. Season passes are currently available at the MWR
LTS Of ce, Bldg. 683 (next to Subway).
There is a minimal fee for the season pass.
For details, call Jim Liney, MWR Sports Of ce, at 938-3066.
BOSS Thanksgiving Dinner
Join BOSS for Thanksgiving dinner from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 26
at the Community Center. This event is free for all who attend.
For details, call (973) 896-0757.
Sunday Brunch
Sunday Brunch at the West Point Club runs through Nov. 10
in the Hudson Room. Reserved seating on the Patio. There is a
minimal fee for this brunch. Non-members add 20 percent and
children ages 6-12 are half price.
For details, call 938-5120/446-5504 or visit westpointmwr.
com/club.
(Updated) BOSS and ACS Thanksgiving Food Drive
The Thanksgiving Food Drive sponsored by Better
Opportunities for Single Soldiers and Army Community Service
is teaming up with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from 10 a.m.-
1 p.m. Nov. 11. The Boy Scouts will pick up food for the food
drive at 2 p.m. Nov. 10.
Come spend a few hours at the Buffalo Soldier Pavilion to
help make this holiday season a brighter one. There will also be
a BSP Fall clean-up.
For details, call 938-6497.
MWR Fitness Center Turkey Trot 5K
Join the MWR Fitness Center for a Turkey Trot 5K Nov.
16. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m.
Pre-registration begins Friday. Race begins and ends at the
MWR Fitness Center.
Prizes for top 3 nishers—adults, teens and children. There
is a minimal registration fee.
For details, call 938-6490.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Join Leisure Travel Services Nov. 28 for its annual New York
City trip to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Motor coach transportation leaves West Point at 6 a.m.
from LTS, 683 Buckner Loop (next to Subway), and returns
immediately after the parade.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at LTS or call
938-3601.
Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular
Leisure Travel Services now has tickets for this year’s
Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes at Radio City Music
Hall in New York City.
Tickets are available for Dec. 9, 16 and 19. All seats are
Orchestra seating, rows J-M. All performances are 5 p.m.
curtains, leaving West Point at 1 p.m. and return to West Point
immediately following the performance.
The fee includes Motor Coach transportation.
For details, call 938-3601.
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Flu Immunization Schedule
High Risk Benefi ciaries: Vaccinations are currently
available. Those beneficiaries meeting the criteria for
high risk may walk into the KACH Immunization
Clinic from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and 8-11
a.m. Thursday. Please remember patients with appointments
have priority over walk-in patients.
Benefi ciary Flu Drive: For healthy bene ciaries, do not
walk into the immunization clinic but rather attend one of the
bene ciary u drives:
• Nov. 7 and 14 from 4-7:30 p.m. at KACH;
• Please be aware that during this time of scal uncertainty,
the times for the bene ciary u drives may change. Advance
notice will be given if the hours do change.
Tenant Units (Active-Duty Soldiers):
• Nov. 18, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Eisenhower Hall (East
Ballroom).
Civilian Staff (no contractors)
• Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Eisenhower Hall.
For details and updates, contact the KACH Flu Vaccine
Information Line at 938-6398.
Keller Corner
USMA Command Channel
Army Newswatch
Thursday, Friday and Monday
through Nov. 7
8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
For the week of Oct. 31-Nov. 7
Channels 8/23
Friday—Paranoia, PG-13,
7:30 p.m.
Saturday—Cloudy with a
Chance of Meatballs 2, 7:30
p.m.
Saturday—Parkland, PG-13, 9:30 p.m.
(For movie details, visit www.
shopmyexchange.com/ReelTimeTheatres/
Movies-WestPoint.htm.)
Theatre schedule at
Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752.
MOVIES at MAHAN
• Halloween Bash—Calling all ghosts, goblins and
princesses of the night, you are invited to a Halloween Bash.
Be sure to come in your best costume at 4 p.m. Thursday
to 132 Bartlett Loop for a community Halloween piñata
courtesy of your Balfour Beatty Communities family.
Graveyard cake, witches brew and some tasty snacks will
be available. You’ll be ghoulish to miss this fun.
LifeWorks
at Balfour Beatty Communities
Halloween Spirit Group Parade
The Cadet Spirit Group
Halloween Parade, with
the Spirit Band and Rabble
Rousers giving out candy,
is scheduled for Thursday.
The parade starts at the
Stony Lonesome Fire
Station at 4:30 p.m. and
travels through the Stony
Lonesome Housing Area
(above map) followed by
traveling down to Dela eld
and Merritt Roads (left
map) and then into Lee
Housing Area (right map).
Children can line up along
the roads to get their
treats. The parade should
reach Delafield/Merritt
Housing by 5 p.m. and Lee
Housing by 5:30 p.m. The
parade will end in front of
the Washington Road Fire
Station by 6-6:25 p.m. For
more information, contact
Alton Lee, USCC Plans/
Operations Spirit, at 938-
8151.
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Sprint Football defends CSFL title, defeats Navy
sPOrts
Men’s Soccer tops Lehigh, earns
Patriot League Championship spot
Junior quarterback James Wartski threw for 240
yards and a touchdown while also rushing for a
season-high 78 yards in Army’s 17-7 victory over
Navy Oct. 26 at Shea Stadium. Courtesy Photo
By Harrison Antognioni
Army Athletic Communications
The Army Sprint Football team topped service-academy
rival Navy, 17-7, to grab its second consecutive Collegiate Sprint
Football League title Oct. 26 at Shea Stadium. The Black Knights
nished a perfect 7-0 overall for the second year in a row while
racking up seven CSFL victories. The Midshipmen dropped to
5-1 after the defeat.
Junior quarterback James Wartski threw for 240 yards and
a touchdown while also rushing for a season-best 78 yards on
14 carries for Army.
Freshman back Marqus Burrell ran 16 times for 25 yards and
a touchdown, and sophomore wide receiver Tucker Van Dyke
caught six passes for 71 yards and a score.
Sophomore receiver Kevin O’Brien paced the Black Knights
with 76 receiving yards, while junior Zachary Woods totaled 55
receiving yards.
Sophomore linebacker Ryan Gallagher made 10 stops for
the Army defense, while senior Dylan Doty contributed six
tackles and four sacks. Senior defensive end Thomas White and
sophomore defensive back Kalaukoa Labonta each added an
interception.
For Navy, sophomore running back Corey Garcia rushed for
64 yards on 27 carries while scoring once, and junior William
Hampton completed a pair of passes for 14 yards. Senior
linebacker Matthew Piotrowicz led the Midshipmen defense
with 11 tackles, including two for losses.
Army forced three-and-outs on the first three Navy
possessions before Wartski and Van Dyke hooked up for a 20-
yard touchdown with 3:39 remaining in the opening quarter.
Sophomore kicker Warren Kay knocked in the extra point to
give the hosts a 7-0 lead.
After both teams went three-and-out on their next respective
drives, the Midshipmen picked up their initial rst down thanks
to a Black Knight penalty.
The visitors were eventually forced to punt, giving the ball
back to Army 1:17 into the second quarter. Kay added a 19-yard
eld goal 3:56 later to make the score 10-0.
Navy failed to pick up a rst down on its ensuing possession,
while the hosts capped an 84-yard drive with a three-yard
touchdown run by Burrell with ve minutes left in the rst half.
After adding the extra point, Army moved in front, 17-0, with
neither team able to score in the remainder of the second quarter.
Garcia ran for a three-yard score on Navy’s second possession
of the third quarter to make it 17-7 with 8:57 left in the frame.
The Black Knights couldn’t answer despite three more series’ in
the third, as the score remained 17-7 entering the fourth quarter.
Army all but sealed the game during its third drive of the
fourth quarter, when Wartski completed an 18-yard rst-down
pass to Woods with over four minutes left in the game.
The Midshipmen picked up just seven yards during an eight-
play drive in an attempt to climb back into the game, as the Army
defense prevented the visitors from leaving their half of the eld.
The Black Knights won their second-straight CSFL title and
33rd overall title.
Oct. 31-Nov. 7
Corps
Friday—Women’s soccer vs. navy, clinton Field,
7 p.m.
saturday—Football at air Force in colorado springs,
colo., noon. (television: espnu.)
saturday—Women’s volleyball vs. colgate, gillis
Field House, 4 p.m.
saturday—Hockey vs. bentley, tate rink, 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday—Wrestling vs. stevens tecH, gillis Field
House, 6 p.m.
nov. 8—Women’s volleyball vs. american, gillis
Field House, 7 p.m.
nov. 8—Hockey vs. Holy cross, tate rink, 7:05 p.m.
nov. 9—Football vs. Western kentucky, micHie
stadium, noon.
nov. 9—Women’s volleyball vs. loyola maryland,
gillis Field House, 7:30 p.m.
Sports
calendar
By Harrison Antognioni
Army Athletic Communications
The Army Men’s Soccer team clinched a spot in the Patriot
League Championship for the rst time since 1996, earning a
1-0 conference victory over Lehigh Oct. 26 on Senior Day at
Clinton Field.
With the win, the Black Knights, who are ranked sixth in the
current National Soccer Coaches Association of America Mid-
Atlantic Region poll, improved to 12-1-1 overall and 6-0-0 in the
league, while the Mountain Hawks dropped to 2-11-1 and 1-5-0.
Freshman forward Nick Williams scored for the second game
in a row for Army, while junior back Tommy Jaeger and freshman
midelder Alex Jaroscak added assists.
Junior goalkeeper Winston Boldt made ve saves without
surrendering a goal to extend his academy record to 11 shutouts.
Boldt entered the game with the nation’s third-best save
percentage (.908) and fourth-best goals against average mark
(0.44). After tonight’s action, the Black Knights lead the nation
with an .892 win-loss-tie percentage.
For Lehigh, freshman goalie Jacob Gottwald stopped three
shots.
Army registered four shots on target in the rst 13:28 of
the contest, as freshman Christian Ollen’s shot was saved by
Gottwald before attempts by Jaeger and classmate Sean Mogan
were directed away by the Lehigh defense.
The Mountain Hawks only chance of the period came in the
18th minute when junior midelder Matt Shreiner’s shot sailed
over the Black Knight crossbar. Mogan sent a shot high in the
44th minute, as both teams went to the locker room tied at 0-0.
Boldt made his rst save of the match on a shot by freshman
back Gianfranco Giammatteo in the 53rd minute before Army
won three corner kicks during the ensuing 5:25.
The Black Knights scored on the nal corner kick of the
sequence, as Jaeger’s corner from the right side was angled across
the goalmouth by Jaroscak before Williams headed home the goal
to give his team a 1-0 advantage.
Boldt stopped three Mountain Hawk chances during a six-
minute span midway through the second half to keep the visitors
off the board. Boldt made one nal stop on Giammetteo’s shot in
the 89th minute to preserve his team’s three points.
Junior goalkeeper Winston Boldt made ve saves
without surrendering a goal to extend his academy
shutout record to 11. Courtesy Photo
