The History Department hosted its first Trivia Night of the year at the Firstie Club. CPT Mark Bergman, CPT Greg Hope, and MAJ Tom Herman hosted and provided the questions. The night's big winner, "Salty as Carthage," beat out eleven other teams to take home $80 in DCA gift cards
History Departments First Trivia Night
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Drill Team at Cosmos Soccer Club
Cadets Joshua Ciarlante and Miguel Pantano perform a two-man drill routine in front of over 3200 fans during the halftime show for the New York Cosmos soccer club's Military Appreciation Night on Saturday, September 10th.
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Cadets Meet with the Mayor of Suffern, NY
Seven cadets from SE450 conducted their initial client meeting with their client, the Mayor of Suffern, NY. Cadets from two separate project teams met with the Mayor, Mr. Ed Markunas and the Deputy Mayor, Mr. Bob Morris to discuss having the Village of Suffern remain a Village or incorporate into a city or into a hybrid called a Town/Village. These seven cadets will apply the skills learned throughout the Systems Engineering Core Engineering Sequence to recommend a solution to this decision based on the values elicited from the client and other pertinent stakeholders.
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Sullenger Earns AAA Athlete of the Week Honors
Army women's soccer player Samantha Sullenger was named the Army Athletic Association Athlete of the Week after her two-goal performance over the weekend. The Gaithersburg, Md., native scored Army's game-winner to hand the Black Knights their second victory of the season Sunday against Fairleigh Dickinson. Following a corner kick, Sullenger fired a well-driven shot but was saved by the Knights goalie. Click here for the video interview: https://youtu.be/cNeGtVveZ88. Fortunately for the sophomore, the rebound fell right back at her foot, where she tapped it home into the left-hand corner of the net. The midfielder added her second tally and Army's final score in the 79th minute when she finished off a free kick. Teammate Clare Shea sent a brilliant cross into the back of the box, where Sullenger was waiting. She then one-timed the ball into the left corner for her third career marker. Read More
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Cadets Visit ADI in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Nine USMA cadets returned from a week at the Army Defense Institute (ADI) in Almaty, Kazakhstan as part of an exchange program already over fifteen years old. All Cadets were selected based on their Russian studies at USMA. They were made familiar with Kazakh equipment (much of it former Soviet or Russian) and also participated in a program to compare West Point physical fitness studies (kinesiology) with those at ADI.
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Volleyball Blanks Holy Cross in League Opener
The Army West Point volleyball team pulled out a 3-0 victory over Patriot League foe Holy Cross in a tight contest. The Cadets improve to 9-5 on the year and 1-0 in the conference. Amber Clay led the offense with 10 kills and a .467 hitting percentage. Vanessa Wesley also chipped in 10 kills and was followed by Allie Strong who tallied eight. Haven Bethune dished out 32 assists and added three helpers throughout the three setter. Strong topped the team defensively with 10 digs, while Megan Bryn notched nine and Bethune had seven. Wesley led the team with four blocks, one being solo. As a team, Army outscored Holy Cross 51-45 and had seven aces to their four. The Black Knights out-blocked the Crusaders 7-3 and had a 39-35 advantage in digs. Read More
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USMA-Vassar Initiative, “A Day in the Life”
Students from Vassar College travelled to West Point to experience “a day in the life” of a West Point Cadet. Upon arrival, they toured Trophy Point, followed by instruction at the Engagement Skills Trainer, which builds marksmanship, communication skills, and small unit leadership. Afterwards, the students received an orientation to the Indoor Obstacle Course Test and then attempted the various events. Following dinner in the Cadet Mess and evening social activities, the students remained overnight in the Cadet Barracks. The next morning, 10 September, the students attended the pre-game parade on the Plain, toured the Branch Week static displays, and cheered the Army Football team on to its 31-14 victory over Rice. Joining them at these events was Interim President of Vassar College, Dr. Jonathan Chenette. The group then assembled for a post-game reception hosted by COL Dave Harper (Head of the Department of English and Philosophy) before departing West Point. The Vassar College students were especially impressed by the caliber of Cadets they met and the rigors of Cadet life.
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Korean-American Relations Seminar Visit the Market
31 members from the KARS club experienced Korean culture through food, fellowship, and a trip to the Korean market. The cadets were able to pick one of the three Korean restaurants and learn about the Korean cuisine. In addition, each small group was led by an upperclassmen and were responsible for the dinner discussion. The plebes also liked having access to a few upperclassmen and being able to talk without the stresses of rank. Lastly, cadets were also able to familiarize themselves in the area for when they would like to visit there for Pass, OPPs, and other trip section opportunities.
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Glee Club Perform at Trinity Church Wall Street
On 11 September, 75 members of the Glee Club travelled to New York City to perform, with the USMA Band, at Trinity Church Wall Street. The concert was part of the overall 9-11 remembrance activities throughout the Ground Zero area on the 15th anniversary of the tragedy. Before and after the concert, Cadets had the opportunity to talk with audience members and passing tourists, extending the USMA outreach to lower Manhattan. More than 400 audience members packed every available seat in the church and hundreds of others stopped in off the street to listen to portions of the concert.
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Parachute Club Kicks off the NY Air Show
The Parachute team kicked off the start of the New York Air Show on 16 September, with Cadet Raheem flying in the national colors as MSG Mary Messenger sang a stirring rendition of the National Anthem which ended just as CDT Raheem touched down on the field. A full demonstration followed immediately after completion of the anthem and displayed the precision and accuracy of the Parachute team while Cadet Muraski narrated a play by play of the team’s movements. The second jump of the demonstration displayed the Black Knights ability to land at two locations simultaneously as they performed a “show line split”. Three members of the team landed in front of the announcer’s podium as the rest of the Black Knights landed in front of the general admission seating area. This provided a unique opportunity to interact with the crowd as the team walked the length of the viewing area on their way back to the team’s transportation. The Knights were warmly received throughout the air show often stopping for pictures and conversations with those in attendance.
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Skeet and Trapp Visit Pawling Mountain Club
Skeet & Trap traveled to Pawling, NY to shoot sporting clays and have lunch with some of the members of Pawling Mountain Club. The weather cleared up just in time for a great day of shooting. Friendships were formed with a few of our team members that had not been to Pawling before. After our burgers, the cadets engaged in engaging conversation with the members about leadership and service. We were honored to spend this day with such true patriots as our friends at Pawling Mountain Club.
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Equestrian Team HITS Saugerties 1 Million Grand Prix
The Army West Point Equestrian Team travelled to Saugerties, NY for the HITS Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix. This Fédération Equestre Internationale Jumpers’ competition features riding champions from the U.S. and all around the world. Riders navigate a jump course going over 1.70 m fences to compete for the $330,000 1st prize. The West Point Equestrian Team is invited to this prestigious event every year. This year, the West Point Col-or Guard, West Point Band, and Hell Cats were also invited. All four groups assembled to march-on at the opening ceremony. MSG Mary-Kate Messenger, from the West Point band, sang an amazing rendition of the National An-them as the Equestrian cadets rendered honors to the National Colors. The rest of the day was spent enjoying the show at the $1 Million Grand Prix.
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Orienteering Meet at Hickory Run State Park
The Army West Point Orienteering Team traveled to Hickory Run State Park in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania for its first meet of the fall season, from 9-11 September. This event consisted of blocks of training on Saturday morning and afternoon, followed by night orienteering (Night-O) on Saturday evening. They team geared up with headlamps and put their skills to the test under limited visibility. Sunday followed up with a classic course, which was longer and more technical than Saturday’s race. The team worked hard to improve their basic orienteering skills on Saturday (such as pace count and reading contours), which allowed them to excel in the Night-O and traditional orienteering course on Sunday. The team was led by stellar individual performances from Cadets Christian Sitarz ’17, Justin Augustine ’19, Brigette Bordelon ’20, and Gino Saponari ’20 in their respective courses. This was the first exposure to an Orienteering Meet for 8 new members of the Army West Point Orienteering Team. The whole team looks to continue to build on their skills as the fall season progresses. This prepares the team for success as they compete at the United States Orienteering Championships at Pound Ridge, NY from 17-18 September.
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Valeri and Ollar Receive Patriot League Honors
Army men's cross country runners Johnny Valeri and Roman Ollar received Patriot League accolades after helping lead the Black Knights to a victory over the weekend. Valeri crossed the finish line first at the Iona Meet of Champions with a time of 25 minutes and 52.1 seconds, while leading the Black Knights to a first-place finish over Albany and Quinnipiac. Valeri and Army won on the course at Van Cortlandt Park that will be the site of this year's NCAA Northeast Regional. Ollar finished fifth overall at the Iona Meet of Champions, helping Army capture the team title. Ollar clocked a time of 26:00.3. Read More
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Abercrombie Garners CSFL Player of the Week Honors
Sophomore kicker John Abercrombie of the Army West Point sprint football team was named the Special Teams Player of the Week for the Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL), following his Week One performance against Chestnut Hill. Abercrombie connected on a 36-yard field goal to open the scoring in the Black Knights' 38-0 victory over the Griffins. He was also a perfect five-for-five on PATs in his career debut. This is the first weekly award for Army on the season after earning seven in 2015. Of those seven, three were for special teams.
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Mr. Paul Solman Speaks to Cadets about Genocide
Mr. Paul Solman, the highly decorated PBS News Hour Economics correspondent and Distinguished Professor of Practice in Yale University’s Grand Strategy program, spoke to students in Dr. David Frey’s XH 415 “Genocide” class and approximately 15 other faculty, cadets and guests from multiple departments about the economics of genocide. Using the example of the Holocaust and some of the newest scholarship on the economics of genocides and mass atrocities, Mr. Solman, who has won Emmy, Peabody, and Loeb awards for his reporting, helped explain the ways economic methodologies can explain both reasons for genocide and reasons why policymakers consistently underestimate the costs of mass atrocity. Mr. Solman also sat in on Dr. Frey’s plebe African History course, helping lead a discussion on the economics of slavery. The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and the Department of History sponsored his visit.
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New Heat Transfer R-Hour Lab
Conduction Heat Transfer Laboratory. COL Bret Van Poppel, LTC(P) Mike Benson, and Dr. Ozer Arnas led a new R-Hour laboratory for ME480, Heat Transfer. The lab requires cadets to obtain experimental measurements of temperatures along a long copper fin that conducts heat away from a heated base plate. This lab is new this semester and the cadets universally agreed that the hands-on nature of the experience greatly contributed to their physical understanding on the importance of fins in heat transfer.
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Engineering Psychology View "Sully" to Apply Learned Concepts
Dr. Ericka Rovira and MAJ Charles Rowan took cadets from the Engineering Psychology Program to a viewing of the film “Sully.” Cadets were able to watch the film in order to apply concepts learned in PL475: Human-Computer Interaction and PL485: Human Factors Engineering to explain possible causes for the “Miracle on the Hudson.” Cadets will analyze US Airways Flight 1549, which CAPT Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger flew that day, in order to conduct their own accident investigation and provide recommendations for better system design.
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CLS West Point Premedical Society Visited by COL(R) Armonda
Cadets in the Chemistry and Life Sciences Department and West Point Premedical Society (WPPMS) met with COL (Ret) Rocco A. Armonda, MD, for a lunchtime discussion about military medicine and Neuroendovascular Surgery. Dr. Armonda is the director of Neuroendovascular Surgery for MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, surgical co-director for the Neuro Intensive Care Unit at MedStar Washington, and associate professor and director of Neurosurgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS).
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Pistol Team Member at the LIPSA Championship
Members of the West Point Combat Weapons Team and West Point Pistol Team participated in the Annual Long Island Practical Shooters Association (LIPSA) Championship U.S. Practical Shooting Assn. (USPSA) match Westhampton, New York. This was the team's first competition of the academic year. Cadet Austin Willard placed 24th overall out of 134 Shooters. Fifteen members of the team placed in the top 25 of the Production category including Cadets Mitchell Booth, Tyler Rose and Quinn Cochran placing 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th respectively.
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