Pipes & Drums, Triathlon team, Chemical Engineering Club, Cycling team
Pipes & Drums: The Pipes & Drums supported the first home game of the football season during pre-game festivities around Michie Stadium and premium tailgate areas, and in Black Knight Alley. The band also had the privilege to play for the Army team as it took the field escorted by Medal of Honor recipient, SSG Carter. On 30 August and 1 September, the band competed for first time in its 40 year history in the Capital District Scottish Games in Altamont, NY. The band competed in Grade V and finished 5th overall in the Nor’easter Cup competition.
Triathlon: The West Point Triathlon Team travelled to Lake George, NY to compete in the Lake George Triathlon Festival. The women’s team took all three top positions in their age group with Cadets Angelica Dickson ’16, Abby Imelio ’16, and Jordan Bush ’16. A new plebe member of the team, Cadet Kevin Miles ’17, also placed first in his age group. The team’s overall performance was strong enough to win the top collegiate team prize with a cash reward of $1000.
Chemical Engineering: The Club started the academic year with the 4th Annual West Point Chemical Engineering Trivia Bowl. Cadet Logan Pearce was declared the winner.
Cycling: The West Point Cycling Team travelled to the Valley Preferred Velodrome in Trexlertown, PA Stellar performances from Saturday’s races included: Gabby Allong’s ’14, individual win and omnium second place finish; Jasmine Hansen’s ’15, fifth place finishes in the Elimination Race & Scratch Race; Kenny Dailey’s ’16, first place in the Men’s Points race, second place in the Scratch Race and third place omnium; and Jack Graham’s ’17, win in the Point-a-Lap