weekly wrap up 1/29/12

United States Corps of Cadets

Weekly Wrap-up1st REG

22 JAN - 28 JAN 2012

Highlights

Written and Submitted by Kaitlyn Anderson

2nd REG

E1 CDTs Bryan Hoffman and Justin Hunter enjoy food at the Grant Hall Food Tasting event. This event allowed for cadets to express their opinion about possible future menu choices.

H1 CDTs Jeremiah Watson and Vincent Shaw treat CDT Nichole Siegrist when demonstrating Soldier First Responder (SFR) during a Sandhurst Practice.

REG MOLLE Gear inspection held on 28 JAN. D1 CDT Nathan Roberts travelled with the Karate Team to Atlantic City to compete at the Action Martial Arts Magazine Championship. He earned first place in both sparring and intermediate divisions.

Upcoming EventsG1 Company will host a wine tasting event on 01 FEB.

Written and Submitted by CDT Daniel Koszalka

HighlightsB2 CDT Olivia Schretzman was named Patriot League Rookie of the Week for her performance on the woman’s basketball team. D2 Firsties and Cows take part in their company’s open bar event which was held at the Officer’s Club.H2 CDT Claudia Caso is selling Girl Scout Cookies with a 1 dollar donation going towards care packages for soldiers.

Written and Submitted by CDT Ming ki Kwan

B2 Spirit crew, led by CDTs Laura Ruiz and Max Vandervort successfully decorated both the Dean’s yard and office with birthday cards.

H2 Company mates support CDT Pamela Baker as she competes in the Brigade Open Grappling Tournament.

Upcoming EventsE2 Valentines Day Wine Tasting on 15 FEB.


Weekly Wrap-up3rd REG

22 JAN - 28 JAN 2012

Highlights

Written and Submitted by Kaitlyn Anderson

4th REG

C3 The company held a branch class for the 4th class cadets in the company dayroom. MAJ Martinez from Aviation and MAJ Andrews from Engineers talked about their respective branches.

I3 CDT Zach Newquist enjoys a slice a pizza that his company bought for dinner.

C3 CDT Seth Lynn prepared a care package for a former Gamecock and his platoon, who are currently deployed to Afghanistan. D3 CDT Nolan Melson placed 2nd in the Brigade Grappling Tournament. E3 CDT Richard Foster taught an Economics and Taxes class to the 4th class cadets.

Upcoming EventsC3 Will conduct “sensing sessions” for all underclassmen in the company.

Written and Submitted by CDT Sean Eyre

HighlightsB4 CDT Rachel Stuhlmiller organized a Greeen Activity to educate Buffs on proper recycling techniques. C4 COL Cook, from the IT department, taught a class on Microsoft Outlook to the company during commander’s time. E4 CDT Joshua Bruce earned a 375 on his recent APFT. F4 CDT Mike Gorman won the NY State Championship in Wrestling.

Written and Submitted by CDT Elizabeth Constantino

A4 During the company auction, CDT Joseph Oh shows his companymates how to “break dance.” CDT Oh’s skill sets are most likely up for auction.

G4 The Guppy Sandhusrt Team is starting to train for the annual competition that will take place at West Point in April.

Upcoming EventsA4 Will host a military training challenge on 31 JAN.



Weekly Wrap-upBrigade

22 JAN - 28 JAN 2012

Highlights

West Point cadets were invited to the Austrian Ball “der Offiziere” in Vienna. They all studied for a semester at the Austrian Military Academy and were the first WP Cadets to participate in this high-profile event which included many dignitaries.

Cadets talk with SFC Standly Villiers at the Firstie Club on Friday during the TAC/Cadet social. This was an opportunity for TAC teams to talk with cadets in a less formal atmosphere to answer any burning questions about Army life.

Mens’ Basketball versus Holy Cross.Grant Hall Tasting forum.

Upcoming EventsYearling Winter WeekendPost Night Underclass APFT

The Glee Club sings the National Anthem at a New Jersey Nets Game.

CDT Brian Meese, Brigade environmental officer, briefs various West Point senior leaders and the deputy assistant secretary of the Army for energy and sustainability, Richard Kidd. Photo by Mike Strasser

Created by CDT Noelle KerrQuestions or Comments?

Contact CDT Kyle [email protected]


Weekly Wrap-up4th REG Community Service

22 JAN - 28 JAN 2012

Written By CDT Elizabeth Constantino

Although classes have only been in session for three weeks and everyone is beginning to have busy schedules, companies have begun to invest themselves in community service events. All of the regiments are leading the way in company-based volunteer projects, especially with Habitat for Humanity, Wounded Warrior events, and events to honor old graduates who were killed in combat. CDT Danny Garcia, a member of the Class of 2014, initiated a volunteer program in Company D-4 to honor fallen old graduates, especially those from D-4. CDT Garcia and his Company Commander, CDT Heather Purkey, Class of 2012, have initiated a comprehensive program in their company. Every cadet in the company wears a bracelet that states the name and information of a fallen graduate. Every Thursday morning, the company gathers together after morning formation and two D-4 cadets share a story they learned about their fallen graduate. The intent is to honor the sacrifice of those who have passed before us, while building cohesion as a company. All of the proceeds from this project go directly to the American Widows Project, a fund which helps families of those who have lost someone in combat. The company has already raised over $250 for the fund. Additionally, the Long Gray Line Team, a cadet-run organization, is going to send nine cadets and officers, including Major Michael Denehy, the current B-1 Tactical Officer, to New Mexico to compete in the 23rd annual Bataan Memorial Death March. This march, which is organized and sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, honors the sacrifice of the 76,000 American soldiers who marched over 60 miles in harsh conditions upon the onset of World War II . The team, which recently sent 95 cadets and officers who successfully participated in the Marine Corps Marathon, will wear a 35 pound ruck sack during the duration of their run. The race will be organized into five man teams, which will each run 25.2 miles through the sandy desert and hills of White Sands Missile Base. The Long Grey Line Team is raising money for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). This program is dedicated to assisting the families of both wounded and deceased soldiers. Their goal is to raise $7,500 for TAPS. If you are interested in donating to the Long Grey Line, please contact CDT Louis Tobergte at [email protected].

Picture of the D-4 fallen soldier bracelet, taken by Cadet Heather Purkey, D-4 Company Commander.

weekly wrap up 1/29/12

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