Boxing (Women’s):
- On 3 Oct., the West Point Women’s Boxing team travelled to Church Street Boxing Gym in the Bronx, NY
- The overall goal of the trip was to improve skills and techniques, as well as have the opportunity to spar with a greater variety of opponents at different skill levels
- Upon arrival, the team conducted warm-up drills, practiced bag work and combination punches, and then prepared to enter the ring
- Most of the team, including CDT’s Sarah Gould ’16, Gabriela Barrera ’17, Rachelle Radcliff ’18, Briana Dorsey ’19 and Ejakhain Obiomon ’19, conducted sparring sessions of two rounds each in the ring
- The team gained experience with the more skilled and diverse sessions, and were offered feedback in be-tween each round
- The trip was very productive, and the team learned some valuable lessons in defense and ring movement, as well as how to respond and deliver head and body punches
- The training also helped the team prepare for the upcoming fights at home versus the University of Michigan on 18 October
- The team will conduct similar training on 7 Nov., to better prepare them for subsequent fights, to include the 2015 Regionals
Boxing (Men’s):
- On 3 Oct., the West Point Men’s Boxing team travelled to Schenectady, NY, where they had seven bouts in a fundraising boxing event
- The team went 3-4
- CDTs Doreck, Bledsoe, and Whittcomb showed great skill and relentlessness with overwhelming victories over their opponents (two were TKOs)
- CDTs Obiomon, Estes, Reyes, and Freiberg all fought against highly skilled opponents and lost close matches
- Each of them never quit and demonstrated strong will and fighting spirit
- Overall, the team gained valuable experience that will help them prepare for bouts against the Naval Academy and Air Force Academy
Hobby Clubs
Scuba:
- On 3-4 Oct., the USMA Scuba team conducted a NAUI Open-Water Certification trip to Dutch Springs, PA
- This was the team’s second trip for AY 15-16
- Thirty cadets received their Basic Open Water Certification
- This was one of the half dozen certification dive trips that the team con-ducts to Dutch Springs, PA, each year
- Scuba Instructor CDT Solomon McGinty ’16, distinguished himself by conducting two additional dives in order to mitigate extenuating circumstances, and to ensure that all of his students met NAUI requirements and received their certifications within the limited time restraints of the week-end trip section
Climbing:
- On 4 Oct., the West Point Climbing team travelled to the Mohonk Preserve at a cliff side known as the Shawangunks, better known as simply “the gunk”, for a tremendous day of rock climbing
- Climbers continued to develop in multiple aspects of rock climbing, including Top Rope Climbing, placing gear for traditional lead climbing, and working on multi-pitch climbing
- The team showed great improvements in performance as the climbers were able to take what they learned during the last trip, and during indoor climbing, and apply it during this trip
- CDT Peter Mueller ’18, had the opportunity to lead his first multi-pitch climb with his partner CDT Brian Hazen ’17
Bass Fishing:
- From 25-27 Sept., the West Point Bass Fishing Club travelled to Plattsburgh, NY, to compete in the New York Federation Collegiate Cup qualifying event on Lake Champlain
- A total of four of West Point’s teams had previously qualified for the New York State Championships, and this was the final chance to get the remaining two teams qualified as well
- Although the wind did not cooperate, the teams of CDTs Andrew Hicks and Steve Makowicki and CDTs Garret Julian and Isidro Alaniz persevered and qualified for the State Championships
- CDTs Julian and Alaniz took it down to the wire, finding a school of small-mouth bass in the final 30 minutes of fishing
- The Team CIC and Assistant CIC team of CDTs Chase Miller and Tom Matty set the standard by bringing home almost 15 pounds of fish, and finished third in the event
Soccer:
- On 4 October, Army West Point Club Soccer travelled to Fairfield, CT, to compete against Sacred Heart University
- Army West Point Club Soccer suffered an agonizing defeat on a penalty kick awarded in the final seconds of their away fixture at Sacred Heart University
- The team was restricted to only twelve available players on the roster, and despite facing opponents with twice the number of available players, they dominated throughout the game and had a superior performance
- On Friday, 9 October, Army West Point Club Soccer will face SUNY New Paltz, in a must win fixture in their quest for the Conference Title
Men’s Volleyball:
- On 25 Sept., the Army West Point Men’s Army Volleyball (MAV) team travelled to College Park, MD, to compete in a tournament at the University of Maryland
- The Men’s Army Volleyball team placed two teams within the tournament with MAV-A placing second in the silver bracket
- This was the first tournament of the season, and has prov-en that the team is off to a great start
Sailing:
- On 2 Oct., the Army West Point Sailing team made the long trek to Kingston, Ontario, to compete in the Canadian-American Cup hosted by Queen’s University
- Amongst the field of thirteen was the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), as well as four international all-star teams from the United Kingdom as part of an international tour
- Despite an outstanding performance on the water, Army Sailing finished third behind the two teams from the host school, how-ever, penalties led to an eventual finish in eighth place, just be-hind RMC
- The Army team did manage to beat one of the all-star teams from the United Kingdom
- Despite the disappointing finish, the team feels that it was an incredible opportunity to compete against teams in such an International field, and look forward to securing a top berthing at next year’s event
Support Clubs
Glee Club:
- On 3 Oct., the USMA Glee Club performed in State College, PA, as part of the Penn State University’s Military Appreciation Day
- The Glee Club performed three numbers at the official tailgate
- During half-time of the Penn State vs. Army West Point football game, the Glee Club performed God Bless America alongside the PSU Glee Club
- PSU students were impressed with the maturity and discipline of the Glee Club cadets
Diversity Clubs
Spectrum:
- On 26 Sept., the West Point Spectrum Club travelled to Ulster Park, NY
- There the club hosted a successful plebe and year-ling integration outing at the Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses
- This trip was an excellent experience for new members of the club, and a wonderful opportunity for all members to get to know each other better
Academic Clubs
International Cadets of West Point:
- On 28 Sept., twelve four-year international cadets, and five U.S. cadets from the International Cadets of West Point club attended the 8th Anniversary Global Investment Symposium at the Harvard Club in New York, NY
- The event was hosted by the International Economic Alliance
- Cadets worked with the International Economic Alliance to facilitate the event and listened to the information briefings from the heads of state of Qatar and Myanmar
- Throughout the day, cadets had the opportunity to interact with participants and speakers and the tops of leadership and innovation in International Finance
Debate Forum:
- From 25-28 Sept., sixteen members from the West Point Debate Forum travelled to New Brunswick, NJ, to participate in the Rutgers University Debate Tournament
- In the Novice Division, CDTs Vanessa Chen and Nathan Kreher made it to round 16 in their first ever debate tournament
- In the JV Division, CDTs TJ Collins and Gus Watts picked up a “Gold Star” in a round against the Naval Academy
- CDTs Michael Barlow and Quanz Caston received first and second place speaker awards, and also won the entire tournament, beating 21 other teams
Society of American Engineers:
- On 30 Sept., seven members from the West Point Student Chapter of the Society of American Engineers (SAME), attended an evening meeting of the SAME’s New York City Post at the Harvard Club
- At the meeting, the cadets had the opportunity to speak with representatives from a variety of engineering firms in the NYC area, as well as listen to a presentation from Mr. Aris Stathopoulos, Deputy Chief Engineer (Program Management), MTA Bridges and Tunnels
- In addition, the cadets met COL David Caldwell, the incoming NYC Post President and Commander of the NY District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Domestic Foreign Affairs:
- On 29 Sept., thirteen cadets from the West Point Domestic Affairs Forum travelled to New York City
- During this trip section, the cadets met with prominent journalists from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Fox news
- Discussion ranged from domestic policy, foreign affairs, presidential politics, and how the media as an institution is adapting to the digital age
Polish Language:
- On 4 Oct., eight cadets of the Kosciuszko Squadron Polish Cultural Forum joined dozens of New York metropolitan Polish cultural, religious, and social groups, as well as veter-ans, for the 77th General Kazimierz Pulaski Parade as they marched up 5th Avenue before a crowd of 20,000 spectators
- Cadets started the day at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where they acted as altar servers during a Parade Mass celebrated by Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, visiting Archbishop of Krakow, and long-time cold-warrior and confidant to Pope John Paul II
- At the invitation of Parade organizers, the cadets joined scores of New York Area civic leaders for the Parade Breakfast
- Following the Parade, cadets travelled to Greenpoint in Brooklyn, NY, to “Krolewskie Jadlo” to sample authentic Polish cuisine
Debate (Model UN):
- From 1-4 Oct., the USMA Model UN team travelled to New York, NY, to attend Columbia University’s Model UN in New York (CMUNNY)
- CMUNNY is an extremely competitive conference featuring approximately fifty schools and every top-tier team on the Model UN circuit, including Harvard University, Georgetown, and the University of Chicago
- The West Point team engaged in a heated debate throughout the weekend on topics ranging from the Vietnam conflict to the Colombian drug war and others
- The West Point team capped the conference by winning the Outstanding Small Delegation award, beating over thirty schools, including the U.S. Naval Academy and the Coast Guard Academies
- The following cadets were recognized with awards for individual performances: CDT Jack Bagdadi ’17, Best Delegate - first place; CDT Anthony Veith ’16, Out-standing Delegate - second place; and CDT Dubinas Rokas ’18, Verbal Commendation
- The following cadets were also integral to the teams success: CDT Shiv Arya ’17, CDT Nathaniel Librizzi ’18, CDT Jon Paul ’18, CDT Christine Sidhu ’18, CDT Benjamin Denn ’19, and CDT Patrick Rogers ’19
Cadet Programs
Upcoming Book Signings
19 October - 0930 to 1130 at the Book Store
- Martin King and Michael Collins, co-authors of The Fighting 30th Division
27 October - 1334-1430, Thayer Hall Room 144
- Julian Kulski, author of The Color of Change
Cadet Hostess:
Cadets in Company F4 demonstrate how to properly cut with a fork and knife while dining with the Cadet Hostess in the Mess Hall. Sharyn, the Cadet Hostess, dines every Wednesday with rotating tables to keep a finger on the pulse of cadet life, and to make sure certain basic dining skills are not forgotten from CBT.
2016 West Point Calendar:
A great West Point gift for others and you!! Will be shipped in October! Purchase and help support cadet clubs and activities during the year! The 2016 West Point Calendar is a full sized 9 X 14 Wall Calendar with 12 GORGEOUS full color scenic photographs of West Point and the surrounding Hudson Valley. The special price of $20 includes FREE Shipping/Handling!
Profits from calendar sales go directly to the Cadet Activities Fund, which supports all Extracurricular Activities for the Corps of Cadets at West Point! Questions? Please contact Cadet Publications at (845) 938-7989/2780.
For online sales, click on the following link Cadet 2016 Calendar or Send a check made payable to CAF to:
Directorate of Cadet Activities
Attn: 2013 Wall Calendar
655 Pitcher Rd.
West Point, NY 10996
Please include your street address and day time phone number with all orders.