On October 19, GEN Curtis Scaparrotti ’78, Commander of U.S. Forces Korea, spoke with cadets in SS366: Comparative Politics about challenges in Northeast Asia and the Korean peninsula. Story
GEN Scaparrotti Speaks with Cadets
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Model UN Wins the Best Large Delegation Award
USMA Model UN team went to the Security Council Simulation at Yale this past weekend and engaged in high-quality debate on topics ranging from healthcare reform to the Israeli-Palestine conflict, competing against schools such as Cornell and Princeton. The Model UN Team spent the weekend both developing personally and professionally as public speakers and practitioners of international relations and furthering civil-military relations with college students from across the nation. Finally, the USMA Model UN Team ended the weekend by decisively winning the Best Large Delegation award (first place overall). Go SOSH! Story
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Debate Takes 3rd Place & CDT Barlow was the Top Speaker
Army Debate traveled to UNLV this past weekend and tried their luck at the research tables to discuss US military presence in the world. In a field of over 120 debaters our top varsity debaters came in 3rd place overall. CDT Quanzy Caston was awarded the 17th place speaker and CDT Michael Barlow was the top speaker for the entire tournament. Story
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Cadets Build Temperature Sensors
On October 14-19, IT105 (Introduction to Computing and Information Technology) conducted its lab where cadets solder and build a temperature sensor. This involves most Plebes learning to solder for the first time. The device created has a display screen that shows the temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius degrees. Because the cadets have been learning about modifying the red, green, and blue light that make up the pixel colors in digital pictures, the sensor also has a menu in which they can change the display color by changing the red, green, and blue components of the LED used to provide background lighting of the display. The IT105 faculty and cadets are assisted by the EECS Engineering Support Group technicians who set up benches in the hall to assist cadets with soldering or debugging the sensor. Story
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The Wall That Heals is at West Point
The Wall That Heals, a traveling exhibit which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, has arrived at West Point - The U.S. Military Academy. During the opening ceremony this morning at Trophy Point, Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen, Jr. remarked upon those who fell during the Vietnam War and the countless contributions and sacrifices of the millions of Americans who have served our nation.
Also known as The Moving Wall, the exhibit is a 250-foot replica of the original memorial in Washington, D.C. and includes a mobile education center. The Moving Wall will remain at West Point from Oct. 22-25.
The Moving Wall honors the millions who served their country during the Vietnam War and the tens of thousands who gave their lives during the many years of conflict. The exhibit gives those who have not been able to make the journey to our nation’s capital the opportunity to renew their relationship with veterans of all wars and honor and respect those who have fallen.
The exhibit is free and open to the general public and located on Trophy Point, in the area just behind Sedgwick statue.
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Christian Clark Named Academic All-District
Army West Point men's soccer junior defender Christian Clark was recognized on the 12-player Division I Academic All-District first team on Thursday for his efforts on the field and in the classroom. The honorees were selected by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Clark is the first Black Knight to draw Academic All-District praise since Winston Boldt ’15 did it in 2013.
By earning a spot on the Academic All-District first team, Clark becomes one of 96 Division I men's soccer players from across eight regions to be eligible for the Academic All-America Team, which will be announced next month. To be nominated for the Academic All-America Team, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore, and be a starter or significant reserve on the team with a 3.3 cumulative grade point average or higher. Read More
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Holder Earns First Team All-Patriot League Nod
WEST POINT, N.Y. - Army West Point women's soccer forward Katie Holder was honored with a First Team All-Patriot League selection, the conference announced Monday. The selection was the second consecutive first-team recognition and third overall all-league citation of Holder's career. The senior from Stillwater, Minn., was a Preseason All-Patriot League pick and lived up to expectations by leading Army in scoring. She was seventh in the conference in points (14), seventh in goals (5) and fifth in assists (4). In addition, three of her goals were game-winning tallies, which tied for second in the conference. Read More
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Athletic Director's Update
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Jewish Chapel Hillel Spend Shabbat Weekend in Monsey, NY
On 23-25 Oct., six cadets from the West Point Jewish Chapel Hillel club were invited to spend a Shabbat Week-end in Monsey, NY. They were hosted by local families and experienced the traditional Shabbat observance among a caring community. The cadets were joined by other Jewish service members for the opportunity to experience a weekend among a very orthodox and hospitable Jewish congregation. The weekend was also constituted as an effective out-reach to a significant civilian community in New York.
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Officers’ Christian Fellowship & Navigators Retreat
On 23-25 Oct., the West Point Officers’ Christian Fellowship con-ducted their Fall Retreat in Garrison, NY, with the Navigators Club. A total of thirty-six cadets attended the Retreat where they explored selfless leadership and character consistent with the Superintendent’s priorities of honorable living, the excellence inherent in a winning culture, diversity, and leader development. Cadets were also able to reflect and process their Spiritual growth as Jeff Vincent, pastor of Christian Life Fellowship in Baton Rouge, LA, spoke on how Christians are to be just “as Christ is”.
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Protestant Chapel Choir Performance in Garrison, NY
On 31 Oct., the Army West Point Cadet Chapel Choir lead a worship time for the residents of the Walter Hoving Women’s Center in Garrison, NY. After the performance, the cadets joined the residents in a time of fellowship and community outreach. The Cadet Chapel Choir returned to West Point for a time of sharing food and testimony. In celebration of Halloween, the Cadet Chapel Choir donned costumes and sang Christmas Carols for LTG Caslen and BG Thomson. Afterwards, the cadets returned to the residence of COL and Mrs. Shoop, who hosted the cadets as they concluded the evening with other team-building activities. On 1 Nov., the Protestant Chapel Choir joined the Jewish Cadet Chapel Choir for an afternoon combined choir performance for the community in Bridgeport, CT. After the performance, the choirs participated in a question and answer session with the community and shared in a time of fellowship and outreach. The participants were pleased to have this outreach opportunity, connecting to the citizens of Bridgeport and Garrison, as well as performing and worshipping with such appreciative congregations.
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Pistol Hosts Coast Guard Academy Intercollegiate Match
The Army West Point Pistol Team hosted the Coast Guard Academy on 30-31 Oct., for an intercollegiate pistol match. In the first event, Free Pistol, CDTs Jeff Schanz and Travis Moody shot outstanding scores of 535 and 530 out of a possible 600; CDTs Jack Fagerland and Anthony Veith rounded out the scoring team with a score of 497 and 492, respectively, giving Army a team score of 2054 to USCGA’s 1911. In the following event, Air Pistol, CDTs Minhee Pak and Travis Moody shot outstanding scores of 562 and 561, respectively; CDT Anthony Veith shot a 556 and CDT Jeff Schanz shot a 553, to give Army a team score of 2232 to USCGA’s 2166. The final event was Standard Pistol; USCGA bested Army in this event with a score of 2119 to Army’s 2115. For the three aggregate score to determine the overall match winner, Army shot an outstanding 6401 to USCGA’s 6196. CDT Pak led the scoring for the two women’s events, shooting an excellent 370 out of 400 in Women’s Air Pistol, and 545 out of 600 in Women’s Sport Pistol. Army bested USCGA in Women’s Air Pistol with a score of 1048 to USCGA’s 1013; also, Army shot a team score of 1525 in Sport Pistol to USCGA’s 1509. The two event aggregate score gave Army the win with a score of 2573 to USCGA’s 2522.
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Combat Weapons Law Enforcement Rifle Clinic
On 24-25 Oct., the Army West Point Combat Weapons Team hosted a two day Pistol and Rifle Clinic for over 25 Law Enforcement Professionals. Participants at the event represented local, state, and federal agencies to include NYPD. Instruction was solely led by the Cadet members of the team. The Clinic curriculum demonstrated the team’s collective knowledge and skill of tactical shooting. Several Officers commented that this was some of the best training and instruction that they have received in their Law Enforcement careers.
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Aviation NIFA Region 7 Competition
From 23-26 Oct., the Army West Point Aviation club travelled to Fairhaven, MA, to compete in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region 7 Competition. This marked the first time USCGA competed in a NIFA-sanctioned event as well as the team’s first time using cadets to help deploy aircraft to the event; in the past all aircraft were flown to and from the events by the OIC’s, this time the flights were OIC supervised, but cadet flown. Team members CDT Brian O’Connor and CDT Derek Powers took third place overall in the Navigation event; CDT Patrick Williams took 7th out of a field of almost 50 competitors in the Short Field Landings event; CDT Nick Ives and CDT Patrick Williams placed 5th and 6th respectively, out of a field of 40 in computer accuracy. CDT Virginia Brawley took 5th place out of 40 competitors in the Simulated Comprehensive Aircraft Navigation (SCAN) event; also CDT Brawley earned 3rd overall in the Top Scoring Female category. The Army West Point Aviation club beat USCGA in the overall rankings, and look forward to facing them again during an inter-academy competition in April 2016 at Duchess County Airport.
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Pipes & Drums Central Virginia Celtic and Highland Games
On 24 Oct., the United States Corps of Cadets Pipes and Drums band travelled to Richmond, VA, to participate in the Central Virginia Celtic and Highland Games. The band competed against several other Division V bands to gauge their performing abilities in preparation for the upcoming “Battle of the Bands” in December, serving as the final opportunity before the band competes against Navy. The trip was a great opportunity for building connections in the Highland Bands community and learning new aspects of piping and drumming. Additionally, the Celtic Dancers were able to practice their dances before a larger crowd than normal.
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Spanish Trip to the Botanical Garden
On 31 Oct., cadets from the West Point Spanish Club took a trip to the Botanical Garden in New York City. There the cadets attended the exhibit of Frida Kahlo, a famous Mexican female artist. The exhibit featured a rare display of mare than a dozen original Kahlo art pieces, both on canvas and paper. This enduring cultural event also included lectures and a display of other artists re-creating Kahlo’s artwork. Through these events, the cadets learned about Kahlo’s life, the famed artists’ studio at Casa Azul, in Mexico City, and its influence on her complex use of plant imagery in her art. Additionally, the cadets learned about Día de los Muertos, the traditional Mexican celebration of honoring departed family members. The cadets participated in many cultural activities, such as musical performances, a procession featuring La Calavera Catrina (skeletons made of paper maché), other dancers in traditional costumes, and performers on stilts. The cadets also had the opportunity to observe an ofrenda, an alter decorated with traditional Mexican images, flowers, sugar skulls, and other mementos.
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Civil & Military Engineering Monster Bash
On 31 Oct., the cadet leadership from the USMA chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers at-tended the Monster Bash (trick-or-treat event) at Duchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls, NY. The three cadets engaged with more than 1,000 elementary school children at the event as part of the club’s community and STEM outreach program. On 30 Oct., eight cadets along with four faculty members visited Cornwall Central High School to take part in National Engineer Day. The USMA contingent teamed up with local professional engineers to teach engineering related topics to over 40 math classes. This marks the 8th year that local professional engineers and USMA cadets have visited Cornwell Central High School, and is something many students look forward to during the year. However, this was the first year that the cadets taught the entire class by themselves; they prepared and delivered their own lesson material and demonstrations.
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Bowling Eastern Collegiate Bowling Conference
On 31 Oct., the Army West Point Bowling Team travelled to Oakland, NJ, to participate in their first tournament of four in the Eastern Collegiate Bowling Conference (EIBC). For the first time in years, USMA fielded three teams. The Men’s A Team consisted of CDTs Louis Kappner, James Olk, Raul Salaverria, David Trate and John Tazioli. Led by CDTs Kappner and Salaverria, the Men’s A team did exceptionally well, winning three of six matches and scoring 26 out of 48 points. The Women’s team that consisted of CDTs Paige Vallejos, Amanda Hall, Allison Setter, and Mariah Foster competed in their first tournament and showed the ability to win in the upcoming tournaments. The Men’s B team consisted of CDTs Daniel Ivey, Samuel Jung, Chris Edwards, Chris Chaulk, and Tyler Stansbury and showed big improvements over the last year, and great promise for the upcoming season.
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Scuba NAUI Open-Water Certification Trip
On 30 Oct., the USMA Scuba Team conducted a NAUI Open-Water Certification trip to Dutch Springs, PA. This was the team’s third trip for the AY 15-16. Sixteen cadets received their Basic Open Water Certification. This is one of the half dozen certification dive trips the team conducts to Dutch Springs, PA each year.
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Big Apple Judo Tournament in New York City
On 25 Oct., the Army West Point Judo Team competed at the Big Apple Judo Tournament in New York City. The Big Apple Judo Tournament is known as the New York State Championships; competitors from all around the World to include countries like Poland, Russia and France come to compete. Both the Advanced and Novice members of the Army West Point Judo Team had the opportunity to compete. Seven cadets were awarded first place medals, ten cadets were awarded second place medals, and four cadets were awarded third place medals. Earning second place in the Advanced Division were CDTs Ishmael McGinty, Aspen Doran, Mason Kumashiro, and Pearl Brooks. As for the Novice Division, CDTs Megan Kinsey, Elaine Haggard, and Nicholas Chinea earned first place; CDTs Rikki Fearon and Aspen Doran took second place; CDT Hannah Meadows took home third place. The tournament also included an Open Weight Division, which competitors must place in the Advanced Division first in order to compete in the Open Division. The Army West Point Judo team had two athletes compete in the Open Division, CDTs Mason Kumashiro and Ishmael McGinty; both cadets fought tirelessly and CDT Kumashiro made it all the way to the semi-finals. The team’s efforts are indicative of the drive and dedication of all the members of the Army West Point Judo Team.
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