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From March 8-10, the parents and family members of fi rst-year cadets were given the unique opportunity to view West Point through their cadets’ eyes. Parents viewed their cadets marching in formation (above) and got a glimpse of what they are learning in the classroom (right). See Page 3 for story on Plebe-Parent Weekend.

Photos by Kathy Eastwood/PV (above) and Michael Lopez/DPTMS (riGht)

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Reflecting on the National Vietnam War Veterans Day

BBC Foundation accepting applications for annual academic scholarship programBy Balfour Beatty Communities

Applications are now being accepted for the Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation Scholarship Program for the 2018-19 academic year. All residents living in Balfour Beatty Communities housing—including spouses and children—who are pursuing a degree are eligible to apply.

The Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation Scholarship Program recognizes those residents who are students or aspiring students excelling academically and looking to make a difference both in and out of the classroom.

Scholarship applicants must currently reside in Balfour Beatty Communities housing and plan to attend or already attend an accredited college or university on a full-time basis in the fall of 2018, or be enrolled in a program of study designed to transfer directly into a four-year program.

The Balfour Beatty Communities

Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the post-secondary educational goals of residents who live in a Balfour Beatty community.

About 300 academic scholarships have been awarded to residents, including active duty service members and their dependents, since the program was established in 2009.

Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $2,500, with the potential for being larger for exceptional submissions. Achievements made by our applicants, both in academics and community participation, consistently inspire us every year.

We’re honored to be able to assist them in their academic endeavors through our scholarship program.

For more details regarding scholarship requirements and to complete an online application, visit the foundation’s website, www.bbcommunitiesfoundation.org. Applications must be submitted no later than March 30.

By Sherman Fleek and Dave NagleUSMA Command Historian and USMA Speech Writer

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is on March 29. It honors the men and women who served and sacrificed during the longest conflict in United States history.

It was on March 29, 1973, when American combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam. However, by the war’s end in 1975, more than three million American men and women would serve in Vietnam, including hundreds of members of the Long Gray Line.

Generations later, veterans of this time period are gaining the respect that was not so freely given upon their return. Involving five U.S. presidents, crossing nearly two decades, and 500,000 U.S. military personnel, Vietnam left an indelible mark on the American psyche. The U.S. Military Academy was closely involved with the war, when one of the largest construction programs in West Point history occurred during the war to accommodate the Corps of Cadets, which nearly doubled in number.

Returning veterans did not always receive

respectful welcomes upon their arrival on American soil. This war did not come without cost.

More than 58,000 American service members were killed and, never to return. Of this tragic loss of life, 334 were graduates of West Point. National Vietnam War Veterans Day recognizes the military service of these men and women who answered the call to serve their country when she needed them.

They didn’t make the decisions to go to war. Hundreds of West Point officers served in the war with three of the four Military Assistance Command-Vietnam commanders attending the academy. In addition, many of the names on prominent buildings throughout the campus honor these fallen brothers in arms—Holleder, Arvin, Enners and Nathe.

“The Wall That Heals,” a mobile three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall) in Washington, D.C., is scheduled to be in the Hudsin Valley region in Newburgh, New York, Aug. 1-5.

On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we recognize the service and duty rendered by all servicemen and women of this era. So, thank a Vietnam veteran.

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is on March 29. It honors the men and women who served and sacrificed during the longest conflict in United States history.

“The Wall That Heals,” the traveling 250-foot mobile replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C., came to West Point from Oct. 22-25, 2015. It will return to the Hudson Valley region to Newburgh, N.Y., from Aug. 1-5 this year. Photos by Michelle Eberhart/DPTMS

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Class of 2021 welcomes parents, friends for Plebe-Parent WeekendIN FOCUS: PLEBE-PARENT WEEKEND

Story by Kathy EastwoodStaff Writer

Plebes had just one more thing to do before embarking on spring break, entertaining their parents for the annual Plebe-Parent Weekend March 8-10. The plebes took their parents on a tour of West Point and the barracks, visiting classes, speaking to instructors and demonstrating what they have learned about parade formation and marching with the PPW Review. The event culminated with the unveiling of the class crest and class motto, “Until the Battle is Won” at the evening banquet.

Plebes were handed the responsibility in ensuring that the PPW was executed with precision as directed by the Brigade Tactical Department.

“Our function for the PPW is less about decisiveness and more about effectiveness,” Class of 2021 Cadet Emersen Bribiesca, regimental PPW executive officer, said. “Our duty is to take the mission and tasks assigned to us by the Brigade Tactical Department and develop a plan to accomplish these goals through our cadet chain of command. Preparation for the event really means putting ourselves in a strong position to tackle any changes that arise during the weekend.”

Bribiesca said he conferred with the current brigade officer, Class of 2018 Cadet Jack Montgomery, in order to gain better insight about his role as an executive officer during PPW, which helped to define his duties and how

he should function within the regimental staff.“The Plebe-Parent Weekend is the first

opportunity for our class to truly show our parents how much we have developed since R-Day,” Class of 2021 Cadet Christopher Ploch, regimental PPW commanding officer, said. “As a class, we were dedicated to putting our best foot forward in order to make our parents and the academy proud. Cadet Bribiesca and I had the utmost confidence that our class would prove just that.”

Parents began the weekend by attending an informal reception where they could meet with fellow Class of 2021 parents at the Thayer Hotel, toured the U.S. Military Academy library, attended presentations on academics regarding the selection of majors and the curriculum, toured the newly-renovated West Point Visitors Center, uniform factory, the Superintendent’s residence and the West Point museum.

Parents Dennis and Sally Hurley came from Pittsburgh and were waiting for their cadets, Class of 2021 Cadet Collin Hurley along with his brother Class of 2019 Cadet Spencer Hurley.

“We love it here, we were here for Spencer’s PPW but we haven’t seen Collin since Acceptance Day,” Dennis said. “We are proud of both. Spencer looked at the Naval Academy but he went to the West Point Summer Leader Experience and decided on West Point. Collin knew right away that he wanted to come to West Point.”

Teresa Walker traveled from Dallas/Fort

Worth to visit with her daughter Evan. “I was nervous, it’s an unknown, but I am

on every mom page and parent page there is,” Teresa said. “It’s a long way to travel here, but we write each other often and I have three first cousins that are here so I know that she has someone here she knows.”

Class of 2021 Cadet Connor Bogner met his father, Mark, after completing morning classes. Mark traveled from Denver. Both were looking forward to spending some time together since they haven’t seen each other since Acceptance Day.

“We were extremely proud of him when he wanted to go to West Point,” Mark said. “And we supported him 100 percent.”

Connor is happy that he made that decision.“It is very stressful,” Connor said. “It is

harder than anything I have gone through. But I wanted to be in the military and go to college, so I applied to West Point. It’s very stressful, and harder than anything I’ve gone through, but it is also knowing that I am part of the Long Gray Line and being a part of something bigger than myself that is satisfying.”

During the banquet, retired Maj. Gen. William Rapp, currently military affairs lecturer and director of the National Security Fellows program at Harvard Kennedy School, spoke to the Class of 2021 as the guest speaker.

Rapp is a 1984 graduate of West Point, former commandant of the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, from 2014-2017, served as commanding general for National Support Element for the U.S. military in Afghanistan, commandant of the U.S. Corps of Cadets from 2009-2011 and served as commander of the northwestern division of the Army Corps of Engineers.

“To stand here, near where Douglas MacArthur stood is awe inspiring,” Rapp said. “In three short years, you are going to graduate into a world of considerable challenge and opportunity. You will face a domestic and international environment the likes of which I could never imagine.

“It is daunting to peer into the unknown. The best we can do is continue to learn, grow, adapt and work hard. We must embark on a lifetime of learning and growing to be that leader of character. A vital part of that character is that innate respect for other people,” Rapp added. “The interconnected nature of our world today and the inclusion of cultures and values is a fact of life that we Americans cannot avoid. You joined the U.S. military to secure the homeland, you will have to embrace the strength that is found in individual difference and multiculturalism. We are better as a country if we are open and inclusive of all people.”

U.S. Military Academy Class of 2021 Cadet Connor Bogner and his father, Mark, take in the sites of West Point March 9 during Plebe-Parent Weekend. Photo by Kathy Eastwood/PV

U.S. Military Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr. speaks to the Class of 2021 and their guests at the Plebe-Parent Weekend banquet March 10 at the Cadet Mess. (Above) Also unveiled during the banquet, behind Caslen, is the Class of 2021’s crest with motto, “Until the Battle is Won.” Photo by Michael Lopez/DPTMS

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West Point Band selects first female drum majorStory and photos by Kathy EastwoodStaff Writer

The West Point Band selected long-time band member and French horn player Staff Sgt. Nicole Caluori as their drum major. In doing so, she became the first female drum major in the history of the band. Caluori is part of a duo of horn players in the band

as she serves the band with her husband, third horn player, Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Caluori.

Nicole Caluori graduated from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, and began her master’s degree studies at Southern Methodist University in Dallas before deciding to do freelance work in music.

“I was subbing with the New World Symphony and played

for the Dallas Symphony,” Caluori said. “After we got married in 2008, we moved to West Point the following year and I auditioned for the band and was accepted.”

Caluori said the audition was a bit daunting especially when she had to audition behind a screen.

“They put you behind the screen to audition so they can’t tell whether you female or male,” Caluori explained. “I then had to speak to the command sergeant major and then after I was accepted, I went to basic training. Once I completed basic, I was promoted to staff sergeant.”

West Point Band Head Drum Major Sgt. Maj. Glenn West said that the band advertises band positions in military publications and online.

“We ask musicians for a recording and then invite them to an audition,” West said. “Here, they perform selected pieces, then the final candidates go to a verbal interview with the command sergeant major to see if they are a good fit. Once they are offered a position, we send them through basic training and after completion they come to the band and are promoted to staff sergeant. We want to ensure they are qualified for the Army.”

After playing for the band for nine years, Caluori decided she would try for the open drum major position and auditioned.

“I wanted that leadership role,” Caluori said. “I’ve been with the band for nine years and felt comfortable being in the front. I drilled with Sgt. Maj. West in January.

“My first foray as a drum major was at the Plebe-Parent Review. I had some butterflies, but as a performer, I just reminded myself to take deep breaths. I was happy with the way it turned out,” she added.

Caluori comes from a family of musicians, her maternal grandparents were music majors at the New England Conservatory and her grandfather had a master’s degree in conducting.

“My grandmother wanted to be a conductor, but my grandfather said there are no female conductors, but she was always connected to music,” Caluori said. “My mom was an acapella singer and I have a cousin who does a lot of pop music in Spain.”

Caluori began with studying piano, which gave her some musical background, but she took to the French horn, although she is teaching her eldest daughter piano.

As a drum major, Caluori has a lot of responsibilities. Drum majors are the leaders of the band, much like a conductor is to a band or orchestra, and they ensure discipline and conduct, they ensure that rehearsals and productions run smoothly and add to the overall showmanship of the band during performances with their own performance as drum major.

West described the responsibilities of a drum major as someone with leadership abilities, the ability to communicate and physical ability with movement.

“It’s a big commitment,” West said. “A lot of preparation goes into marching and all the pressure is on the drum major. Everyone makes mistakes, but the point is to go on. It’s a different skill set and Caluori has demonstrated all that.”

Staff Sgt. Nicole Caluori made her first appearance out in front of the West Point Band at the Plebe-Parent Weekend Review March 10. The West Point Band selected the long-time band member and French horn player as their drum major just recently. In doing so, she became the first female drum major in the history of the band. Caluori graduated from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, and began her master’s degree studies at Southern Methodist University in Dallas before deciding to do freelance work in music. “I was subbing with the New World Symphony and played for the Dallas Symphony,” Caluori said. “After we (Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Caluori) got married in 2008, we moved to West Point the following year and I auditioned for the band and was accepted.”

5 March 22, 2018Pointer View IN FOCUS: CADET ACTIVITIES

2017-18 cadet club activities

Judo: The Army West Point Judo team attended a competition clinic put on by USA Judo, with World and Olympic champion Tong Wen (China), and the Judo Collegiate National Championships March 10-11 at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.

During the national championships, the Army West Point teams earned high marks by placing in the team championships in Men’s Elite (first place), Women’s Elite (third place), Men’s Novice (first place) and Women’s Novice (first place).

In the Elite Division, individual champions/runners-up and All-Americans were: First place/All-American, Women’s 57kg—Monica Schmelzenbach; First place/All-American, Men’s 100kg—Sheldon Dillman; First place/All-American, Men’s +100kg—Jaryn Villegas; Second place/All-American, Men’s 60kg—Ariunbold Munkhtur; Second place/All-American, Men’s 81kg—Ylli Dalladaku; Second place/All-American, Men’s 90kg—Samir Streatfield (photo above); and second place/All-American, Men’s 100kg—Jake Pare.

There is only one first-class cadet in the Elite Division earning a place, so the team is looking forward to repeat success next year while hosting nationals.

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On Monday, the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Council of Orange County visited the West Point Middle School to announce the seven local winners of ADAC’s 31st annual Substance Abuse Prevention Poster Design Contest. Nine hundred sixteen entries were submitted from children throughout Orange County. The winning posters will be presented on tour and displayed in local malls and government offices throughout the county. Among the honorable mention winners from the West Point Middle School were: Genevieve Oakley (Grade 8), Patricia Gibby (Grade 7), Brandon Reed (Grade 7), Lilianne Osuna (Grade 8), Madalyn Bruhl (Grade 8) and Luke School (Grade 7). Ava Navarro (Grade 8) won the Grand Prize for her Spanish entry. The students will receive their awards in a special ceremony on May 11 at SUNY Orange Newburgh Campus. (Above photo) Navarro holds her Grand Prize-winning Spanish Poster next to Mary Alice Presto, one of the 2018 Poster Contest coordinators, during the announcement at West Point Middle School. Courtesy Photo

Seven WPMS students win county poster contest; Navarro earns Grand Prize

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westpoint_usma: (March 8), on #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate all of the women who have contributed to our communities and advocated for positive change throughout the world. We’d especially like to recognize our cadets and graduates who have selflessly served our country. #WomensHistoryMonth

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ANNOUNCEMENTSWest Point Half Marathon

The Army West Point Marathon team is hosting the eighth annual West Point Half Marathon Fallen Comrades Run at 9 a.m. Sunday at West Point. A kids run is scheduled for 9:20 a.m.

The race includes chip timing, a technical race shirt, finisher’smedal, post-race snacks and category prizes.

To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/WestPoint/FallenComradesHalf Marathon.

Sunday events at the Cadet ChapelThe upcoming events at the Cadet Chapel through 2018:• Sunday—No recital (preparation for SNS Palm Sunday);• April 1—No recital (Easter);• April 8, 2:30 p.m.—Bruce Xu, finalist, National Young

Artist Competition in organ performance;• April 15, 2:30 p.m.—Victoria Shields, First Presbyterian

Church, New Canaan, Connecticut.More recitals will be posted when information is available.

Check them out on Facebook at West Point Cadet Chapel Organ Recitals.

West Point Commissary closureThe West Point Commissary will be closed April 1 for Easter.

Re-registration for West Point SchoolsIt’s re-registration time at West Point Elementary and Middle

Schools. A personalized re-registration packet was already sent home with third-quarter report cards.

Re-registration for both the elementary and middle schools will take place from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. April 23-27 at the West Point Elementary School Conference Room.

All returning families are asked to attend re-registration—do not send packets back to school with students. The school will only accept withdrawal forms from students.

New student packets for all grade levels will be available during re-registration or you may pre-register new students at the following website—https://registration.dodea.edu/.

Department of Physical Education community fitness session

The Department of Physical Education is continuing its community fitness sessions during the spring

The next general fitness activity is Ultimate Frisbee April 25 at Daly Field.

Substitute teachers needed in HFFM DistrictThe Highland Falls–Fort Montgomery Central School

District seeks substitute teachers in all content areas and grade levels to work in the 2017-18 school year.

New York State certification is preferred, but not mandatory. Applicants should have at a minimum, a high school degree. Applicants should have a happy, positive, nurturing

personality and enjoy working with students. Candidates will also be required to provide New York State

TEACH fingerprint clearance.

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Applicants should apply through the online application system at www.olasjobs.org.

Disabled American Veterans golf outingThe fifth annual Disabled American Veterans golf outing is

scheduled for June 14 at West Point Golf Course. It starts with registration at 7 a.m and a Captain’s Choice

Scramble at 8 a.m. Dinner and award presentation follow immediately after the outing. All golfers are welcomed.

Instrument driveHave instruments that you don’t use or need anymore? The

Highland Falls Intermediate School Band program needs your help. Contact musicalinstrumentdrive2017@gmail.com if you have a used instrument that you would like to donate.

Instruments needed include flute, trumpet, clarinet, tuba, trombone, any saxophone, bassoon, bass clarinet, oboe, French horn or percussion instruments.

West Point Lending LibraryThe West Point Community Lending Library at 126

Washington Road is located on the second floor. WPFH library has a variety of books to choose from,

such as children’s books, drama, history, mystery, best sellers, biographies, etc. The library is now open during business hours everyday and is ready for visitors to come check out books, study, do homework or stay and enjoy its tranquil reading room.

Little Free LibraryHazel Calway, a fifth grader at West Point Middle School

and an avid reader, started a Little Free Library, located at 306D Alexander Place on West Point.

The purpose of the LFL is to share books, bring people together and create communities of readers.

The Little Free Libraries are small, front-yard book exchanges numbering 50,000 around the world in 70 countries.

The mission of the LFL is to encourage children to read during the fall months. Hazel’s LFL is open 24 hours, seven days a week. To learn more, visit littlefreelibrary.org.

Volkssport Club at West Point eventJoin the Volkssport Club at West Point for its first spring

walk. Meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Highland Falls Market, 447 Main Street, Highland Falls.

Photo ID will be required to enter West Point. Walk either the 7K or 11K trails through historic residential and academic areas with beautiful Hudson River views.

The walk is free. It is suitable for strollers; dogs on a leash are welcome. For details, call 845-446-4709.

School Break Mini Camp for Ages 6-9 Looking for some spring break vacation fun? The Hudson

Highlands Nature Museum is hosting its popular nature-based School Break Mini Camp for children ages 6-9 at the Outdoor Discovery Center on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road in Cornwall.

The camp runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through March 30, which can be attended by the day or for the whole week.

Each day, campers will join the museum’s environmental educators to explore and play in the fields, ponds and forests.

Campers should bring a lunch and refillable water bottle. Pre-paid registration is required. Register by the day or for the full five-day session. There is an admission fee.

For details and to register, visit hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204.

Holy Innocents Thrift Shop in Highland Falls The Highland Falls Holy Innocents Thrift Shop at 401 Main

Street, Highland Falls, is open to the public. Come find a great selection of clothes, books, sports

equipment, jewelry and other household items. The shop is open Wednesdays (3:30-5:30 p.m.), Thursdays (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) and Saturdays (10 a.m.-1 p.m).

Additionally, the shop accepts gently used clothes, DVDs, jewelry, and small household and kitchen items.

Lighthouse Christian AssemblyThe Lighthouse Christian Assembly cordially invites the West

Point community to join its family of fellowship and worship at 10 a.m. Sundays at 134 Old State Road, Highland Falls.

It provides a family atmosphere for cadets, Soldiers, family members and the community. If you are in need of transportation, contact Robby at 845-661-0339 by 9 a.m. on the Sunday morning you plan to attend. The van picks up at Grant Circle.

Army Career Skills ProgramThe Army’s Career Skills Program (CSP) prepares Soldiers

for civilian employment through first-class apprenticeships, on-the-job training, job shadowing, internships and employment skills training.

Soldiers are eligible to participate in an Army CSP up to 180 days prior to separation from the Army and after completion of the mandatory five-day SFL-TAP workshop.

The use of permissive temporary duty (PTDY) to attend a CSP more than 50 miles away from the Soldier’s duty station may be granted at the commander’s discretion.

Interested transitioning service members can contact Drew Mierva at drew.mierva@usma.edu or stop by the Army Education Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Army Career Tracker ‘Lunch and Learn Sessions’HQDA G3/5/7 is conducting virtual Army Career Tracker

(ACT) “Lunch and Learn Sessions” every Wednesday at 1 p.m. The sessions are designed to benefit careerists in all career

programs at all levels and grades, enabling them to better leverage ACT for professional development.

Visit the CP29 page in ACT for training, education and professional development opportunities at https://actnow.army.mil. “Like” CP29’s new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ArmyCP29/.

Army Education Center College courses are offered through the Army Education

Center at West Point, located at 683 Buckner Loop.Undergraduate classes: • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446-

0535 or email sharon.seidule@msmc.edu; and• Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Gina Funaro at 845-398-4102

or email gfunaro@stac.edu.Graduate studies:• John Jay College of Criminal Justice–master’s degree in

public administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 or email jheiney@jjay.cuny.edu; and

• Long Island University–master’s degrees in schoolcounseling, mental health counseling and marriage and family counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email marybeth.leggett@liu.edu.

Army Personnel Testing programsThe Army Education Center at West Point offers Army

Personnel Testing programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, DLPT, SIFT through the DA and DLI. Tests are free of charge to Soldiers.

Call the Testing Center at 845-938-3360 or email gwenn.wallace@usma.edu for details or an appointment.

Employee Assistance ProgramWest Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program

that provides free and confidential counseling for civilians, family members and retirees.

The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road.

For details, call 845-938-1039.

Highland Falls Men’s ASA/USA Softball LeagueThe Highland Falls Men’s ASA/USA Softball League is

looking for teams to add to its league.League begins in early May and continues through early

August. Games are played at 6 and 7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday weekly. There is flexibility available when scheduling. There are approximately 20 games on the schedule.

There is a $250 team registration fee and $25 per game fee for umpires. The deadline for signing up is April 13.

For more details and to register, contact Aaron Falk, Highland Falls Recreation Department, at 845-446-4280.

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FOR THE YOUTHS

FOR THE ADULTS

Champagne Sunday BrunchThe Champagne Sunday Brunch is 10 a.m-1 p.m. every

Sunday through Nov. 11 at the West Point Club. Each week the club’s executive chef and his team present

a diff erent menu including action stations and desserts. There is a nominal fee. For details, call 845-938-5120 or

visit www.thewestpointclub.com.

Day trips with Leisure Travel Services (updated) • Wednesday—New York Botanical Gardens or Bronx Zoo.

Leave West Point at 9 a.m. and leave the Bronx 3:30 p.m. Visit one of these two acclaimed destinations with free grounds admissions.

• March 31—N.Y. International Auto Show. Leave West Point at 9 a.m. and leave NYC at 4 p.m. Ushering in the latest automotive trends, 2018 N.Y. International Auto Show will showcase a collection of cutting-edge design and innovation.

New pizza delivery hoursThe West Point Bowling Center now delivers pizza seven

days a week.• Monday-Thursday—11 a.m.-9 p.m.;• Friday and Saturday—11 a.m.-11 p.m.;• Sunday—Noon-9 p.m.For details, call 845-938-2140.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month/Walk-A-MileApril is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Come join the

annual “Walk-A-Mile” with the West Point Sexual Assault Response coordinators and victim advocates for the Garrison (ACS/MWR), KACH and USMA, along with the Cadets Against Sexual Harassment/Assault organization in the Corps of Cadets.

Walk-A-Mile will be held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 11 with the start and fi nish point at the Thayer Statue area. Look for the ACS tents and Walk-A-Mile start banner.

For details, call 845-938-5657.

CYS Services Spring Sports ProgramsWest Point families, as it inches closer to the beginning of the

spring season, Child, Youth and School Age Services is excited to announce that it’s adding a new sport.

For the fi rst time, it will off er a youth fl ag football league for ages 5-6, 7-8 and 9-11, with its T-ball, baseball and soccer leagues. We look forward to seeing you out there.

For details, call 845-938-8896.

Wanted: Certifi ed and experienced personal trainers at the MWR Fitness Center

The MWR Fitness Center is looking for certified and experienced personal trainers who can motivate and inspire clients. The benefi ts of working at the MWR Fitness Center include:

• Create your own hours; and• Profi table opportunity.For more details, call 845-938-6490.

FOR THE FAMILIESWest Point Arts & Crafts Classes (updated)

West Point Arts & Crafts offers framing, engraving, instructional programming, custom gifts and private events such as birthday parties. West Point Arts & Crafts also off ers classes. Upcoming classes include:

• Saturday—Teen Drop-in, 10 a.m.-noon;• March 29—One Point Perspective with Nicole, 2:30-4:30

p.m.There is a minimal fee for the classes. Advance

registration is required. For details, call 845-938-4812 or visit westpointartsandcrafts.com.

The MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Care Co-Op The MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Co-Op is looking for

new members. The co-op is comprised of CYS eligible patrons with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years who are looking to work out while having their child participate in a volunteer-facilitated childcare. In exchange for their child’s participation, co-op members agree to support other members and assist with the supervision of children during co-op hours.

If you are interested in participating, contact the CYS Outreach Services Offi ce at 845-938-3969.

Horseback riding lessonsThe Morgan Farm horseback riding lesson program is now

open. Lessons are available for beginners through advanced, ages 5 and up. Lesson packages are available.

For more details, call 845-938-3926.

2018 Round Pond ReservationsRound Pond reservations for 2018 are ongoing for all eligible

personnel. Reservations can be made between noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday by calling 845-938-8811.

• April 12—The Lion King. Leave West Point at 4 p.m. and leave NYC after the show. See this Tony Award-winning Disney Broadway classic at the Minskoff Theater at West 45th Street, NYC with a 7 p.m. curtain. There is a nominal transportation free for all trips. For details and to book your trip, call 845-938-3601.

Dinner-To-Go from the West Point Club The Dinner-to-Go program runs Wednesday through Friday. Place your order by 2 p.m. that day and specify pickup time

between 4:30–6:30 p.m. and pick up your meal at the West Point Club’s Benny Havens Lounge.

There is a 15-minute authorized parking for dinner pickup in front of the club. Servings for four or six are available for a nominal fee. For pricing and menu items, visit thewestpointclub.com or call 845-446-5506/5504.

Road Ride WednesdaysRoad Ride Wednesdays take place at 5:40 a.m. at the MWR

Fitness Center. Road Ride is an indoor spin-bike class focused on channeling the sport of road cycling.

SPD clipless shoes are welcome. Bike fi t and set-up start at 5:30 a.m. Use the group dynamic to access individual breakthrough in peak performance, wellness and sustainable fi tness. For more details, call 845-938-6490.

MWR Knight Runner ShuttleNeed a ride to any FMWR facility or the AAFES Exchange?

Call the Knight Runner Shuttle service from 3-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, for a minimal fee per ride.

Last call for pick-up must be made before 7:30 p.m.Must be 18 or older to ride. For details, call 845-938-0140.

SAC Summer Camp RegistrationWest Point School Age Center’s Summer Camp Care

registration is ongoing now. You can register your children through militarychildcare.com.

Children in grades K-5 registered with CYS Services are eligible for the camp. SAC off ers summer camp care during the months of June through September. Hours of Summer Camp operations are 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

CYS babysitter training CYS will off er the next CYS Sitters class April 7. This

course is designed to familiarize teens with the responsibilities of babysitting and the skills and techniques needed for sitters to become competent and caring.

Students will receive training materials and a certifi cate of completion. This program is designed to help middle school and teenaged youth learn what it takes to be a responsible, caring, trustworthy, competent, capable and safe babysitter.

Students are also placed on the garrison-wide babysitting referral list so that parents requesting a babysitter from the CYS Services referral list can feel comfortable knowing that their babysitters are adequately trained to CYS Services standards.

For more details, call 845-938-4458/0939.

Wee Ones Open Play GroupWee Ones Open Play Group welcomes children (infants

through 4 years old) and a parent from 9:30-11 a.m. every Monday at the Youth Center Gymnasium, Building 500, across from West Point Schools. It is a time for the children to play, learn and make new friends. Pre-registration is not required. There’s always something fun happening at Wee Ones.

For the mos t up- to -da te de ta i l s , ca l l Fami ly Advocacy at 845-938-0629 or go to www.facebook.com/WestPointArmyCommunityService.

Wee ReadWee Read welcomes children (infants through 4 years old)

and a parent at 9-10 a.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Army Community Service (ACS) Resiliency Center, second floor of Building 626, near Buff alo Soldier Field.

Wee Read introduces children to basic literacy skills, books and reading. Pre-registration is not required.

For the mos t up- to -da te de ta i l s , ca l l Fami ly Advocacy at 845-938-0629 or go to www.facebook.com/WestPointArmyCommunityService.

Part Day Preschool openingsSpaces are still available in the Stony Child Development

Center Tuesday and Thursday session of Part Day Preschool. The class hours are 9 a.m.-noon.

The program utilizes the creative curriculum to facilitate the development of social, emotional, literacy, fi ne and gross motor skills. Fees are based upon total family income. A USDA CACFP approved snack is served each day.

For details, contact Parent and Outreach Services at 845-938-4458.

School Age Center’s After School ProgramsThe School Age Center off ers programs with several diff erent

themes and activities for grades kindergarten through fi fth grade. If you are interested in a before and after school program for

your school age child, please sign up today. The School Age Center also off ers hourly activities for

children who would like to come on an hourly or daily basis. For details, call the Lee Area CYS Facility front desk at

845-938-8530.

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Friday—“Fifty Shades Freed,” R, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—“15:17 to Paris,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m.March 30—“Annihilation,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m.March 31—“Peter Rabbitt,” PG, 7:30 p.m.April 6—“Game Night,” R, 7:30 p.m.(For movie details and updated schedules, visit http://www.aafes.com/exchange-stores/Movie-Guide/showtimes-West-Point.htm.)

Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752.MOVIES at MAHAN

Keller CornerDental Health Day at West Point Elementary School

The U.S. Army Dental Health Activity (DENTAC), in partnership with Colgate-Palmolive, is offering free dental screenings courtesy of the “Colgate Dental Van” from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 6 at the West Point Elementary School (in the 15-minute parking lot).

Screenings will be for children ages 3 to 12 years old.

The Colgate Dental Van, which travels the United States to help raise awareness about the importance of children’s dental health, features friendly visuals to help create a fun and less intimidating dental screening experience.

With two child-sized dental chairs aboard, Colgate’s Bright Smiles, Bright Futures screens two children at a time. The average denta l screening las ts approximately two minutes.

With the support of volunteer dental professionals, children ranging from 3 to 12 years of age can receive free dental check-ups, treatment referrals (if needed), and learning materials that include a tube of kid’s toothpaste, a kid’s toothbrush and brushing instructions.

For children who are in need of treatment or who do not have a dentist, the volunteer dental professionals can provide referrals so they can visit a dentist in their area and take care of any issues and maintain a healthy mouth.

This event is open to West Point students and West Point home-schooled students.

Children receiving a screening must have a permission slip signed by a parent prior to the day of the screening. Permission slips can also be obtained the day of the event.

KACH OBU to provide Childbirth Education Courses

The Keller Army Community Hospital Obstetric Unit will provide Childbirth Education Courses—May/June 2018. Topics include, but are not limited to, what to expect during labor, pain control options, newborn care and breastfeeding.

If this is your first baby and/or you

are due before September, this class series is for you. Participants must be DOD beneficiaries.

The Childbirth Education Course sessions are scheduled from 6-9:30 p.m. May 23, 30 and June 6 on the fourth floor classroom at KACH.

To register and/or get details, contact Keller’s Obstetrics Unit at 845-938-3210.

KACH main entrance closed; temp entrance through Allgood

The main entrance into Keller Army Community Hospital is closed, due to hospital renovations.

The Brian D. Allgood Ambulatory Clinic’s entrance will temporarily be the primary entrance into the hospital during the renovations, between 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

The front desk in the Allgood Clinic will be staffed, during the designated times, to provide assistance to our beneficiaries.

From 6 p.m.-6 a.m., Monday through Friday, and during the weekends, the primary entrance to the hospital—or to the Pharmacy—will be through the Emergency Department doors.

Due to this temporary entrance change, patient parking will be shifted to the back parking area—closest to the Allgood Clinic. All parking beyond the Allgood turnaround will be for patients, permit and handicapped parking.

Handicapped parking will be designated in blue.

Signage will be provided to assist with identifying patient parking.

• Read Across America: West PointFamily Homes will celebrate Dr. Seuss’ belated birthday during a Read Across America event from 9:30-11 a.m. Friday at B126 Washington Road.

Following enjoyable tales by Dr. Seuss, there will be crafts, fun and party time.

To register, email jgellman@bbcgrp.com.

• Kidding around Yoga: Bring thekids to B126 Washington Road April 6 to experience “Kidding around Yoga” with Samantha Galui and see how your child can learn the skills of mindfulness and enjoy the

reward of peace. This class will introduce classic

yoga, meditation, breath work and stress-management in a kid-friendly style with original music, games and imaginative stories.

All ages are welcome, but bring your yoga mats and a smile. WPFH will be hosting two classes at 9:30-10:15 a.m. for Pre-K and younger and another class at 3:30-4:30 p.m for 5 years old and older.

To register for this event, email jgellman@bbcgrp.com by April 3 with the class that you will be attending plus the name and ages of the children who will be attending.

THE DPW DISPATCHWORK IN PROGRESS

By Phil KouryManagement Agronomist, DPW

Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night can keep Land Maintenance Tree and Grounds crew down. Over the past two weeks, the West Point Garrison has been decimated by two Nor'easters—Winter Storm Riley and Winter Storm Quinn.

First, Winter Storm Riley packed winds in excess of 60 mph, the DPW tree crew braved extremely harsh and hazardous conditions to keep roads open for the snow removal teams and emergency vehicles.

During that storm, we saw multiple whole tree failures due to the soft ground and strong winds. As the tree crew, led by Rich Hawkenberry, proceeded to clean up and remove hazards, the landscape crew, led by Kevin McGovern, picked up debris and assisted in removing a tree off headstones with a crane at the cemetery.

While the team was just wrapping up cleanup from the fi rst storm, we got slammed with the second Nor'easter, which I must say in my 18 years here, this was the worst tree damage from a storm that I have seen.

The tree and grounds crew went above and beyond to accomplish the mission. While the cleanup is ongoing and far from complete on and off post, I am very proud to call this group my co-workers.

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Men’s Track and Field wins big in California

Senior Lee Bares won the pole vault, clearing a height of 5.15 meters at the UC Irvine Spring Break Classic March 17 in Irvine, Calif. Photo Provided by Army Athletic Communications

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By Ana GarrigoArmy Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Men’s Track and Field team claimed first place in dominating fashion at the UC Irvine Spring Break Classic March 17 in Irvine, California.

At this meet, the team earned 233 points which was good for first place, outscoring second place by 90 points. The team earned this spot with six first-place titles.

Coach’s quotes“We had some nice improvements today

from our guys,” head coach Mike Smith said. “We have some things to work on, but I think on the whole we were pretty strong this weekend.

“This week has been about training, so I did not expect our people to be fresh. Having said that if you look at the results we really had some guys compete well. The throwers are really starting to gel for us. The shot, hammer, discus and javelin men were good across the board. Mike Renard and Wyatt Doughty won their respective events and had lifetime bests or near bests. Our distance guys looked good and our sprint group is coming together.

“We have had a great week of training and now we can look forward to performing at the championship meets that are coming.”

Army highlights and meet notesTrack Events • Army placed second in the 400 relay with

a time of 41.40. The team consisted of Ben Sims, Kevin Dyer, Tyler Davis and Drew Bullen.

• Keagan Smith won the 1500-meter runwith a time of 3:49.06. Roman Ollar claimed third with a time of 3:52.63. He was followed by Robbie Santoyo (3:54.85) in sixth, and John Valeri (3:55.22) in eighth.

• Ross Puritty clocked in at 14.85 in the110-meter hurdles which was good for thirdplace.

• Tyrell Maddox timed in at 48.22 in the400-meter dash which earned him second place.

• In the 100, Andre Vaughn placed first witha time of 10.70. Davis took second with a time of 10.74 and Kedrin Jefferson took the three spot at 10.78.

• Army finished 1-3 in the 800-meter run.Jackson Sullivan (1:54.49) finished first, Ben Boswell (1:55.15) took second and Nick Causey (1:55.30) claimed third.

• Puritty clocked in at 54.93 in the 400-meterhurdles, which was good for fourth place. Connor Russell followed in sixth with a time of 55.64.

• Jefferson placed second in the 200-meterdash with a time of 21.55, while Vaughn claimed fourth with a time of 21.88.

• In the 3,000-meter run, Benjamin Petrella placed second with a time of 8:32.56. He was followed by Valeri (8:37.56), Santoyo (8:38.73), and Ollar (8:38.83) in fourth, fifth, and sixth, respectively.

• The 1600-relay team of Davis, Bullen,Maddox and Bradley Gibson earned first place with a time of 3:14.90.

Field Event • In the long jump, Tyrese Bender finished

eighth with a distance of 6.25 meters. Drew Bullen jumped for 6.21 meters which was good for 10th place.

• Lee Bares won the pole vault, clearinga height of 5.15 meters. Joe Popek was close behind in third with a height of 4.65 meters.

• In the shot put, Michael Renard placedfifth with a distance of 16.37 meters. Geoff Kirk was close behind in sixth, throwing for

15.66 meters.• Bender claimed fourth in the triple jump,

jumping for 14.08 meters.• Army took second and third in the high

jump. Bernard Jenkins cleared a height of 2.00 meters, while Bryce Samuel jumped for 1.95 meters.

• In the discus, Jacob Stauffer placed secondthrowing for a distance of 44.27 meters. He was followed by Grant Alter in fourth place with a distance of 42.54 meters.

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Defense shines in Men’s Lacrosse’s win over Holy Cross

Backed by junior goalie AJ Barretto’s career-high 14 saves, the Army West Point Men’s Lacrosse team topped Holy Cross 5-3 March 17 at Michie Stadium. Barretto recorded his first-career point in the contest with an assist in the third quarter. He also finished the day with a caused turnover and three groundballs. Photo Provided by Army Athletic Communications

By Ally KeirnArmy Athletic Communications

Backed by junior goalie AJ Barretto’s career-high 14 saves, the Army West Point Men’s Lacrosse team topped Holy Cross

5-3 March 17 at Michie Stadium.Barretto recorded his first-career point in the contest with

an assist in the third quarter. He also finished the day with a caused turnover and three

groundballs.

Army highlights and game notes • Army improves to 5-2 overall and 2-1 in the Patriot

League.• All five of Army’s goals were assisted in the game.• David Symmes, Sean O’Brien, Nate Jones, Connor DeWitt

and Nicholas Garofano scored for the Black Knights.• The assists came from Jones, Johnny Surdick, Barretto,

Nick Santorelli and Evan Condon.• Dom Ricca posted a career-high five groundballs and

added two caused turnovers.• Matt Manown, John Ragno and Jon LaMonica finished

the day with two caused turnovers apiece.• LaMonica and Surdick aided the Black Knights’

groundball game with tallies of five and four apiece. • Ragno went 6-for-10 at the faceoff X today for a .600

efficiency. • The Black Knights held the Crusaders scoreless in the

second and third quarters marking eight times Army has allowed no goals in a quarter this season.

• Jones is closing in on the 100-career point mark and boasts93 after today’s two-point performance.

• Jones also continues on his seven-game goal streak withhis solo tally today, while Symmes and O’Brien are riding a seven-goal point streak this season.

Turning point• The Black Knights’ 3-0 start to the game gave them an

early lead over the Crusaders.

How it happened• The Black Knights started the game on a 3-0 run with

their first two goals coming 15 seconds apart.• Jones connected with Symmes for the score 58 seconds

into the game with an assist from Jones.• On the next play, Surdick picked up the faceoff and fed

O’Brien for the score.• Jones tallied a goal off a caused turnover in the stretch

by the Black Knights. Condon was credited with the helper.• Holy Cross answered back with two, 30 seconds apart to

close out the first quarter with a 3-2 advantage to Army.• The Black Knights netted one in the second and held the

Crusaders scoreless in the 15-minute span.• Santorelli found DeWitt at the 9:19 minute mark to put

Army ahead 4-2 for the eventual game-winner.• In the next frame, Barretto intercepted a Crusader pass

and fed the ball down the field to Garofano who beat Jonathan Tesoro for the final Army goal of the game.

• Holy Cross was able to convert its final goal of the gamewith 2:44 left in the fourth to bring the score back within two.

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Friday

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5 p.m.—men’s Tennis vs. hoLy cross, LichTenberg Tennis cenTer.

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Harvey, Army end season in blood round at NCAA Championships

A r m y We s t P o i n t sophomore wrestler Ben Harvey advanced to the blood round, but fell one win shy of All-America honors as the Black Knights’ 2017-18 season came to a close on the second day o f the NCAA Championships March 17 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Photo by Rob Lombardo

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By Stephen WaldmanArmy Athletic Communications

Army West Point sophomore wrestler Ben Harvey advanced to the blood round, but fell one win shy of All-America honors as the Black Knights’ 2017-18 season came to a close on the second day of the NCAA Championships March 17 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.

Harvey, sophomore Lucas Weiland and junior Rocco Caywood all advanced to the second day of the national tournament before being eliminated in the consolation bracket.

As a team, the Black Knights compiled an overall record of 7-6 with Weiland earning the program’s first bonus-point victory at NCAAs since 2015 with a 9-1 major decision over No. 26 Andrew Shomers of Edinboro March 16.

Army highlights and match notes • As a team, the Black Knights’ seven wins

at nationals is the most by an Army team since 2003.

• Weiland and Harvey become the first duo for Army to win two or more matches at the NCAA Championships since 2008.

• Harvey became the 15th cadet to win at least four matches at the national tournament and first since Matt Kyler in 2008.

• The New Palestine, Indiana, native became the first Army wrestler to advance to the blood round since Kyler did so in 2010, and the first to do it after dropping his first match since Patrick Simpson in 2006. Both wrestled at 149 pounds.

• Weiland earned his first win over a top-10 opponent when he upset eighth-ranked Archie Colgan in his first match today.

• Caywood capped his junior season with a personal-best 20-14 record, including six bonus

point wins on one fall, one technical fall and four major decisions.

• The Toledo, Ohio, native tied his single-season high three victories over ranked opponents, including two over top-10 foes.

• Weiland finished his second collegiate season by setting personal bests in wins (24), dual wins (2), bonus point wins (11), falls (2), technical falls (3), major decisions (6) and wins over ranked opponents (4).

• Harvey wraps up his sophomore season with a 22-11 record, including a 9-9 mark against ranked opponents.

• He notched three upsets over top-10 foes and set personal bests in overall wins and dual wins with a team-best 6-2 record.

• This is the first season for head coach Kevin Ward that all of his NCAA qualifiers will return for the next season.

How it happened157 PoundsNo. 33 Lucas Weiland: 1-1 (2-2, MD)Cons. Round of 16 No. 2: W, 4-2 vs. 9-seed

No. 8 Archie Colgan (No. 14 Wyoming)Cons. Round of 8 No. 1: L, Major Decision,

15-4 vs. 2-seed No. 3 Joseph Lavallee (No. 3 Missouri)

174 PoundsNo. 23 Ben Harvey: 2-1 (4-2)Cons. Round of 16 No. 2: W, 7-4 vs. 9-seed

No. 9 Keaton Subjeck (Stanford)Cons. Round of 8 No. 1: W, 9-6 vs. No. 16

Johnny Sebastian (No. 17 Northwestern)Cons. Round of 8 No. 2: L, 11-6 vs. 6-seed

No. 6 Bo Jordan (No. 2 Ohio State)

197 PoundsNo. 33 Rocco Caywood: 0-1 (1-2)

Cons. Round of 16 No. 2: L, 9-3 vs. 8-seed No. 7 Nate Rotert (No. 12 South Dakota State)

Coaches’ corner• Head coach Kevin Ward—“I’m definitely

proud of these guys. I feel like I watched them grow up quite a bit this weekend and realize just how good they can be.

“They competed with the fight that makes all Army fans proud, and they have a lot to be proud of. Obviously we are leaving heartbroken and disappointed, but we’re also motivated to

know how go we can actually be. I really think our guys are just now finding that out.”

• “After a disappointing season as a team, it was energizing to see how hard we could fight at the biggest stage in our sport. Winning matches at this tournament is incredibly difficult, and we showed we can win multiple matches here.

“We need to keep building to get more of our guys in this environment. We have thepotential to be a top-20 team, but we need 7-8 qualifiers to do that. So we will reflect, take inventory of the season, and prepare for the next one.”