National Collegiate Gymnastics Championships, Today-Saturday at Christl Arena. o i n t e r i e w ® PVo l . 67, No. 14 Se r v i n g t h e c o m m u n i t y o f W Ve s t Po i n t , t h e U.S. Mi l i ta r y Ac a d e m y APRIL 15, 2010 THREE-PEAT: Boxing wins championship Story and photos by Tommy Gilligan Assistant Editor/Photo

The true spirit of the amateur athlete was showcased on the squared canvas in Crest Hall as student boxers from coast to coast made their way to West Point with the goal of being named a national champion. More than 48 bouts in 12 weight classes determined these winners as West Point hosted their first National Collegiate Boxing Association’s Championship tournament April 8-10. The Black Knights took five individual titles and was named the overall team champion, beating out archrival Navy for their third straight national championship title. Air Force placed third, giving a service academy sweep during the three-day event. Cow Danilo Garcia won his third consecutive national championship after defeating Jerome Foster from the University of Nevada Las Vegas by decision. In the second round of the three-round bout, Garcia was stunned by a body shot that sent the defending champ into the ropes. With a full house chanting “Army, Army, Army…,” Garcia regained his composure and fought back to finish the round strongly. As the decision was announced, Garcia threw his arms up with excitement and immediately looked into the crowd for his Family. As Garcia was handed the belt, he See THREE-PEAT, Page 2 Sandhurst exhaustion Yearling Cody Millhouse, from Company G-2, pulls the RB-15 boat, commonly known as a Zodiac, back to shore with his teammates inside during the Boat Site portion of the 2010 Sandhurst Competition April 10. The Sandhurst Military Skills Competition has been running in various configurations since 1967. See Page 4 for the story and more Sandhurst photos. A Sandhurst photo gallery is available online at www.flickr.com/photos/west_point/sets/72157623709182165/. To m m y Gi l l i g a n /PV TRICARE won’t be affected by healthcare reform From staff reports already meets the bill’s quality and minimum to age 23 if enrolled full time at an accredited benefit standards,” Gates said. institution of higher education and reliant on Servicemembers and retirees enrolled in TRICARE will remain under the sole the sponsor for more than 50 percent of their one of several forms of TRICARE won’t have authority of the Defense Department and the financial support,” Schoomaker wrote. to buy additional health insurance and won’t Secretary of Defense. Based on current legislation, TRICARE see a change in their healthcare coverage in “As Secretary of Defense, the health and is not required by the healthcare reform the near future, according to Secretary of well-being of America’s men and women in provision to cover older dependent children. Defense Robert Gates. uniform is my highest priority. The president Keller Army Community Hospital The new Patient Protection and Affordable and I are committed to seeing that our troops, Commander Col. Michael A. Deaton reiterated Care Act signed by President Barrack Obama retirees and their Families will continue to that he and his staff are committed to providing March 23 requires all Americans to have receive the best quality health care,” Gates the community up-to-date information about health insurance, and places strict guidelines said. this and any other medical issues as soon as for insurance companies to follow. Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Eric B. they have it. However, TRICARE already meets the Schoomaker blogged about the many inquiries “We will continue to monitor developments goals and requirements of the reform, and on the maximum age of dependents receiving and keep the community informed. We are will not be affected, according to the Army TRICARE. The new act states that parents committed to providing world class health Surgeon General’s office. can choose to keep children on their health care to the entire West Point Family,” Deaton “Families can be reassured that the health insurance plan until their 26th birthday, but said. Cow Danilo Garcia won his third care reform legislation being passed by the that is not the case for TRICARE. Also, the Tricare Web site––www.tricare. consecutive boxing national Congress will not negatively impact the “By law, TRICARE covers eligible mil/NHCB_default.aspx––is another source championship April 10. TRICARE medical insurance program, as it dependent children up to the age of 21, or up for all TRICARE. 2 April 15, 2010 Local and National News Pointer View THREE-PEAT, cont’d from Page 1 In Memoriam handed it to his brother who met First Lt. Robert W. Collins, a him in the center of the ring. Class of 2008 graduate, died April Army took the next three 7 in Mosul, Iraq, when his vehicle championship fi ghts before the most was attacked with an improvised anticipated fight of the evening, explosive device. between Firstie Ryle Stous and Collins, 24, was assigned to University of Maryland’s Ryan the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Roach. Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Roach defeated the two-time Team, Fort Stewart, Ga. defending national champion of The vehicle’s driver, Pfc. the 165-pound weight class in the William Blount, was also killed regional tournament less than a in the attack. month ago. Collins deployed in support Stous entered the ring with his of Operation Iraqi Freedom in signature high black socks and a the fall of 2009, and served as look of determination in his eyes. a platoon leader while his unit The fi ght went back and forth, with provided support during the First Lt. Robert W. Collins Stous and Roach trading punches national elections in Iraq. the New Hope Baptist Church in over three two-minute rounds. He also maintained the unit’s Fayetteville, Ga. After the service, The fight lived up to its Facebook page to post photos and interment will follow at the Forest expectation, as both fi ghters stood keep Family members connected Lawn Memorial Cemetery in with intense looks on their face to their deployed Soldiers. Newnan, Ga. awaiting the ring announcer to give Firstie Ryle Stous exacted some revenge on University of Collins, of Tyrone, Ga., is In lieu of fl owers, the Family the decision. Maryland’s Ryan Roach, who beat Stous a month ago in the survived by his parents, retired asks for people to consider donating “The winner …,” ring announcer regional tournament. Stous won to earn his third national title. Lt. Cols. Deacon and Sharon to a scholarship established in Firstie Orlando Zambrano paused, team. However, it took the 50 other who is a southpaw, really pushed Collins, and Nicole, his childhood Robert’s memory: “…out of the blue corner, Ryle cadets on the team to get them the him during training rounds to give sweetheart and girlfriend of eight The 1LT Robert Wilson Collins Stouse.” results in the ring, head boxing him a true look at what he was going years. Patriot Spirit Scholarship The crowd erupted with cheers coach Ray Barone said. to be competing against.” A viewing will take place at c/o The Bank of Georgia and Stous embraced his competitor “Guys like (Firstie) Billy Myers Reflecting on the weekend, 5-8 p.m. Friday at Parrott Funeral 100 Westpark Drive after the hard-fought battle. and (Firstie) AJ Pisano who did Barone said fi ghting in front of the Home, 8355 Senoia Rd. (Highway Peachtree City, GA 30269 All 10 West Point boxers who not fi ght over the weekend, really home crowd was a huge factor in the 74), Fairburn, Ga., 30213. The scholarship is awarded fought during the weekend earned pushed our guys during sparing team’s championship performance. The Funeral service is to a deserving Sandy Creek High All-America honors, with fi ve cadets sessions throughout the season “Hearing the crowed cheer scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday at School student. earning first team, four earning ,” Barone said. “ Stous fought a ‘Army’ helped our guys through the second team and one earning third southpaw in the fi nals and Billy, fi ghts,” Barone said. News notes • Klosky to receive ASEE National Outstanding Teaching Free Army Athletic Clinics Award The American Society for Engineering Education announced Army Swimming: Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, at Crandall Pool for April 9 that Dr. James L. Klosky, Department of Civil and Mechanical children ages 9-16. All skill levels welcome. Enginnering faculty member, was chosen to receive the 2010 Army Women’s Volleyball: Saturday, 4-5 p.m., at Gillis ASEE National Outstanding Teaching Award in recognition of his Fieldhouse, for girls 8-18. All skill levels welcome. The clinic will be accomplishments. hosted by reigning Patriot League Coach of the Year Alma Kovaci, The presentation of the award will occur June 23 in Louisville, Ky., with Jeremy Sands and Julie Chester, assistants. They will be joined at the ASEE annual awards banquet. by players from the 2009 Patriot League Championship team. Klosky’s selection for the national teaching award was initiated by Army Women’s Softball: Sunday, following the Army- a nomination complete with references. Holy Cross doubleheader scheduled at 1 p.m., at the Army Softball The ASEE Awards Policy Committee evaluated the nomination in Complex. Clinic is for girls 18 and younger. To register, call 938-0390 comparsion to other nominations received. After the thorough review or e-mail [email protected]. process, Klosky was chosen for the award.

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It was 24 hours after their movement into the small village area in the Kunduz Province in Northern Afghanistan when the task force was forced to address enemy activity as well as engagements between platoon leaders and locals on the ground. However, this didn’t happen on the ground in Afghanistan, but at the Warfighting Simulation Center at West Point. Twenty-eight cadets simulated 15 platoon leaders, four company headquarters and a battalion headquarters in the largest Warfighting Simulation Exercise ever conducted at West Point April 1. The exercise was part of an assignment in MS498 Colloquium in Military Affairs, their capstone course for the Defense and Strategic Studies major. The cadets spent a week-and-a-half planning their mission. However, it took months of planning and the efforts of 10 staff and faculty to bring the exercise from an idea to execution. Maj. Steve Banks, the officer-in- charge of the WARCEN, was pleased with the results. Firstie Eric Filipek battle tracks the incidents “The exercise was a resounding success,” Banks reported to the task force headquarters during a said. “We were able to expose the cadets to a wide large-scale Warfighter Simulation Exercise April variety of events while we stretched the boundary of 1. Ca pt . Ke l l i Mo o n /DMI the capabilities of the WARCEN. We leaned heavily on him. He knew the cadets developed a strategic narrative the expertise of Vincent “TJ” Taijeron in both scenario during their planning process and that they were trying creation and execution to give the cadets a first class to keep their actions in line with their words. If they training event to cap their DSS studies.” weren’t meeting the intent of their narrative, Smith Taijeron, who has worked in the WARCEN for more would become difficult. If the cadets were on the ball, he than six years, agreed with that assessment. would cooperate and give them useful intelligence. “(It was) without a doubt the biggest and most To add another layer of external involvement, 11 ambitious exercise we’ve conducted, involving a range graduate students from the New York University Arthur of events spanning the lethal and nonlethal spectrum L. Carter Journalism Institute, acted as embedded implemented using both a computer simulation and live reporters. For their NYU class, they turned in stories role playing to create an immersive environment for the written as if they were really there. cadets,” Taijeron said. The cadets experienced what life is like as an Building bridges The MS498 course director, Maj. Chris Kasker, embedded reporter and the journalism students were wanted the cadets to become more involved than the exposed to battlefield situations they could report on Firstie Kyle Miner, from Company C-1, is one of six cadets simulation program allowed. The goal was for them to as a combat correspondent. working on a yearlong capstone project. Cadets designed and do more than just react to situations that popped up on The simulation ran for almost two hours in which built a bridge, which will be displayed April 29 during Projects the screen. They had to talk to the locals and deal with the task force had approximately 15 face-to-face Day. Cadets welded pieces of steel measuring 3.5 feet in the results of their conversations. The solution to this conversations with locals, received 10 important length or less. The pieces, when assembled, will measure shortfall was to incorporate role-players, making this intelligence tips on enemy activity, rescued a kidnapped more than 20 feet and weigh 350 pounds. All the pieces have a hybrid type of simulation exercise, which is largely brother, helped a farmer get a tractor out of the mud, to fit in a 6-by-6 foot box, with the goal of assembling the where the DSS faculty came in. recovered a Humvee stuck in the mud, discovered a The main role player, Maj. James Smith, embraced weapons cache, searched for a downed UAV and dealt structure on site within eight minutes. To m m y Gi l l i g a n /PV his roles and reacted to the way the cadets talked to with numerous small arms attack, IEDs and snipers. 4 April 15, 2010 Community Features and Photos Pointer View

Participants work as teams to overcome adversity in a series of challenges at the annual Sandhurst Competition April 9-10. (Left) Negotiating a rope bridge was just one test of a teams’ ability to work together. (Above) Even those cadets not competing provided moral support and encouragement throughout the day’s events. Ph o t o s By To m m y Gi l l i g a n /PV SandhurstSandhurst teststests teamteam unityunity By Sgt. Vincent Fusco “You don’t see people bond together as much as we do now,” “We have a very cohesive squad, and it really showed during Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications Menges said. “That shows our unity as a company. the competition,” Wrench said. “We’ve had remarks from “Regardless of what we place, we’re still here for each other, several of the site cadre that we were one of the most motivated The overall winner at the 44th Sandhurst Competition that just shows how close-knit we are as a company,” he added. squads to come through there. Everyone picked each other up April 9-10 was ... Sandhurst. The team from the Britain’s “(The parents) were just as supportive as us, just as enthusiastic. when they were down.” Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, after which the annual It showed how close-knit (we are) as a company and how close Every team had its own throng of motivating spectators. competition is named, bested nearly 50 other military teams to our Families are with the company as well.” Besides water and energy food, Wrench and his comrades ran off claim the 2010 title at West Point. The Company E-1 Sandhurst team started strong, but of the support from the sidelines in the form of blaring bullhorns While the British claimed the top two finishes in the finished 13th overall, which was eighth among the West Point and raucous cheering from cadets and Family members. competition, the next three spots went to West Point. The two teams. “We had a great turnout today,” the Williamsport, Pa., native Sandhurst teams finished at 5:26:05 and 5:33:00, respectively. Firstie Anthony Wrench, their squad leader, remarked how said. “Almost all of the team had Family or parents here, and The Company C-1 team finished the highest (5:49:15) among the high level of cohesion carried them through the race. we had a huge contingent from the company. They were really the West Point teams, while 1st screaming for us.” Regiment earned a trophy for For Wrench, the toughest best cadet regiment. part of the competition was The Royal Military College pushing forward when everyone of Canada, defending champions was tired. The mental aspect of and winner of four titles in pushing through the pain was a the past five years, finished challenge in of itself. sixth and was awarded first “Around the back side of place in marksmanship. The the lake there were a lot of land Navy and Air Force service (navigation) points,” Wrench academies finished 18th and said. “It would have been easy 21st, respectively. just to quit and say we’re walking Brigham Young University this, but we kept pushing the was awarded best in land entire time. Even when people navigation, and George Mason were hurt or cramping, we helped University was recognized for them out, got them some water being the fastest team on the and drove on.” commandant’s challenge. Win or lose, the Corps and The competition is an their guests were able to enjoy the occasion in which team spirit day of high-paced competition comes out in obvious ways. followed by a bountiful barbecue Cow J.D. Menges, Company that evening. A-3, from Red Lion, Pa., donned “It was great spending time a green bodysuit and joined with these guys doing a physical the drove of cadets supporting challenge,” Wrench said. “It was their fellow Anacondas running West Point cadets from Company B-3 strain under the weight of a massive tire, which they struggled to great to get out there and compete through Sandhurst. move to complete one obstacle during the annual Sandhurst Competition. against everyone else.” Pointer View Community Features and Photos April 15, 2010 5 Diversity Conference addresses progress, challenges in way ahead By Mike Strasser and the college ranking article in “Forbes” have their names added to the national Assistant Editor/Copy magazine. Sports and entertainment, he waiting list. said, are what West Point candidates Burns joined a diversity panel to The Army defi nes diversity as “the fi nd most interesting. Leveraging these include Maj. Brian Easley, Soldier different attributes, experiences and opportunities to showcase West Point Admissions Offi cer; Cow Devin Adams; backgrounds of our Soldiers, civilians has reaped dividends in recruiting, Meg Gordon, Class of 1984 graduate and Family members who further as indicated in the class composition and mother of a Class of 2013 cadet; enhance our global capabilities and percentages. and Wal-Mart Stores Regional General contribute to an adaptive, culturally “Admissions for the Class of Manager Noah Johnson. astute Army.” 2014 have gone up dramatically,” The panel offered unique perspectives Advancing diversity was the focus Hagenbeck said. “A 12 percent increase about reaching out to those who infl uence Mary Beth Smith and Heather Sapp listen to Don of the 11th annual West Point Diversity in applications, with 25 percent increase the futures of the youth population. Hulst, operations coordinator for Child, Youth Leadership Conference April 7-9, with a in African-Americans, 26 percent in Brig. Gen. Michael Garrett, U.S. and School Services, as they tour what will be series of speakers and panel discussions Hispanics … we really do get the best Army Recruiting Command deputy the reception area of the new Child Development addressing the way forward on this and brightest and we’re pleased with commanding general, showed a short Center, located behind the FMWR Fitness topic. that.” video clip about socialnomics—the Center. Andre Sayles, deputy director of the Reaching those faraway towns and saturation of social media in everyday Army Diversity Offi ce and conference cities is the mission of the academy’s life—to prove the point that the youth co-chairperson, said the Army’s vision Minority Admissions Offi ce, headed by market is more technologically savvy CDC Sneak Peek extends not just to recruiting and Maj. Michael Burns and his staff. than ever before. Story and photo by Kathy Eastwood retaining a robust ethnic workforce, Col. Deborah McDonald, director The conference was co-hosted by Staff Writer but one which attracts other attributes. of admissions, mentioned the the U.S. Military Academy and the Gender, age and even experience are all recent Minority Educator visit and Diversity Leadership Council of the Community members got a sneak peek at the new Child components of diversity. Congressional Staff visits as ways of West Point Association of Graduates. Development Center located behind the Fitness Center, by Using West Point as an example, providing information to those who can Among the invited guest speakers touring the almost completed building April 8. Sayles mentioned the Soldier Admission assist potential West Point candidates. this year were Ambassador Swanee The new CDC, slated to open Aug. 2, will give the program, which encourages more McDonald cited increases in the Hunt, Th.D., and Frances Hesselbein, current CDC some growing room, opens the Youth Center prior-service Soldiers, with rich fi elds numbers of female and African American chairman of the Board of Governors and to more middle school and teens while school-age children of experience, to apply to military admissions in the Class of 2013 and a Chief Justice Carolyn Wright, Texas’ can seek activities in the new building. academies. promising outlook for the Class of 2014. Fifth District Court of Appeals. The 15,029 square-foot building will be called the Lee Experience is gained within the However, having never reached the Last year’s conference unveiled Area CDC and contains two childcare classrooms, two academy as well, Sayles said, with composition goals for African-American an Army policy memorandum calling multipurpose rooms and a demonstration kitchen, which cadets benefi tting from the Semester or prior-service cadets means there is for the Army to be the “national leader will allow children to learn how to cook, and will have a Abroad or other cultural immersion still much work to be done. in embracing the strengths of diverse café or eating area next to the kitchen. programs. A couple of years ago, every people in an inclusive environment.” The new CDC also includes seven computers and Lt. Gen. Buster Hagenbeck, West qualifi ed African-American applicant Col. Bryan Goda, conference homework spaces, an arts room and a room for extended Point superintendent, addressed the were offered admission into West Point, co-chairperson said the conference care programs. academy’s advancement in diversifying yet the class composition goal was still attendance totaled 350, coupled with “The new CDC will allow for enhanced support in its Corps of Cadets through national lacking, McDonald said. Therefore, the great level of corporate sponsorship, existing Child, Youth and School Services facilities by exposure, citing last year’s ESPN success can be measured when there making this the largest conference in its having Parent Central, which allows parents to sign up coverage of West Point on Veterans Day are enough qualified candidates to 11-year history. and receive information on all CYSS programs in one “I think the message of diversity location,” Don Hulst, operations coordinator for CYSS, Stay current with all the West Point happenings on Facebook was well-received by the participants, and I’ve heard nothing but praise,” said. Become a fan at www.facebook.com/westpointpao The project is part of the Army Family Covenant Goda said. initiative to enhance the quality of support for Soldiers and Families. The new CDC will expand the services of the current CDC and expand services to teens and school- age children. “The new CDC will also allow for additional full-day care space at our current CDC, by relocating part-day pre-school and kindergarten programs from the current CDC to the new CDC,” Hulst said. “The relocation of preschool and elementary age instructional classes from the Youth Center to the new CDC will make the Youth Center more age appropriate for middle school and high school students and allow for enhanced programming for these age groups.” The new facility will also provide increased hourly care support, part-day preschool programs, before and after school kindergarten care, summer camp expansion, SKIES instructional classes, extended care and special program support. The new CDC also includes a playground and 11 bathrooms. 6 April 15, 2010 Community Features and Photos Pointer View Book Fair features children’s favorites Story and photo by Kathy Eastwood Staff Writer

The West Point Elementary School hosted the fi rst of the four-day bi-annual Scholastic Book Fair Monday in the school’s lunchroom. The book fair is both a fundraiser for the Parent Teacher Organization and a way to increase children’s desire to read. WPES hosts the event in the fall and spring. Last fall, the fair raised $17,000. “Children are funny,” PTO member Jessica Long said. “They look surprised when they see their lunchroom turned into a bookstore.” Adam Hall, 6, said he enjoys reading and reads a lot. “I like to read joke books,” he said. “I like to read regular book, too.” Hall said the last book he read was “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” Written by Jeff Kinney, the book is one of a series detailing the everyday life of a kid named Greg who talks about his Family, friends and summer vacations. Ethan Rabb, 9, said he enjoys humor, Science Fiction and mysteries. “I think it’s a great selection (of books),” Alicia Hall, parent and community member, said. “My fi rst-grader loves reading and this just began this year.” Scholastic is a global children’s publishing, education and media company that helps children read and learn, according to the Scholastic.com Web site. Scholastic produces educational Lt. Col. Robert Rabb, Civil and Mechanical Engineering assistant professor, attends the Scholastic Book Fair materials to cultivate minds and is in contact with educators at the West Point Elementary School with his children Ethan and Lauren Monday. The twice-annual book throughout the world to provide tools to help teachers’ interest fairs (fall and spring) raises money for the Parent Teacher Organization. West Point Hosts Retiree Council provides vital link Submitted by the West Point Military Retiree Council matters pertinent to military retirees. Special Olympics Council members also act on behalf of the garrison The purpose of the West Point Military Retiree Council commander, functioning as liaison offi cers when coordinating By West Point Directorate numerous track and field is to assist the garrison commander and the superintendent with installation agencies regarding retiree community issues of Communications contests, adaptive games and of the U.S. Military Academy meet the objectives of the and services. aquatics. retirement program. Council member liaison involvements include working More than 500 athletes L t . G e n . B u s t e r The council serves as an effective ongoing communication with agencies such as medical, dental, education, Family and from Orange, Rockland, Hagenbeck will be the link between the retired military community and the active Morale, Welfare and Recreation, the Commissary/AAFES and Sullivan and Ulster counties grand marshal for the event. Army, providing insight into vital issues and concerns of Veteran Affairs benefi ts. and more than 800 cadet and Omicron Delta Kappa, the military retirees. The council supports the Military Retiree Appreciation community volunteers will Leadership Honor Society All members of the retiree council are volunteers and are Day, scheduled for May 1, which has been set aside to thank gather for the 2010 Special at West Point, sponsors the appointed upon recommendation of the council chairman and and honor military retirees and Family members for their Olympics Spring Games at annual games. The Cadet the approval of the West Point garrison commander. Council selfl ess and dedicated service and support. West Point April 24. Sport Parachute Team, U.S. positions include a chairman, a secretary, and public affairs For additional information on this event, contact the West The competition kicks Military Academy Band and and agency liaison representatives. Point Retirement Services Offi ce at 938-4217/3527 or e-mail off at 10 a.m. with opening the Army mascots are among The council, co-chaired by retired Brig. Gen. Robert [email protected]. ceremonies at Shea Stadium. those scheduled to participate Winzinger, and retired Sgt. Maj. Venis Knight, has 14 The council is an excellent communications vehicle and Events will continue through 4 during the day’s activities. members, both offi cer and enlisted retirees representing the provides retirees an opportunity to communicate with the p.m., at Arvin Cadet Physical The event is free and West Point geographic area of responsibility, which includes active Army on key issues affecting the community. Development Center, Shea open to the public. Attendees more than 75,000 military retirees from the Army, Air Force, In 2009, the top retiree issues reported to the “Chief of Stadium and North Athletic should enter through Thayer Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. Staff Army Retiree Council” in the Pentagon focused on health Field. The games will include or Stony Lonesome gates. The council meets quarterly on the second Saturday of care, communication and education. Proper identification will March, June, September and December, meetings are open A good installation retiree council has an enormously be required upon entering to all military retirees. positive impact in the military community. academy grounds. Retiree council meetings provide an information exchange The members serve as the commanders “eyes and ears” which includes installation updates, events, agency overviews, and as a bridge for continued positive action on a wide variety committee liaison activity results and open discussion on all of activities that help Soldiers and all Family members.

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A diverse group of 15 cadets and three officers from the Black and Gold Leadership Forum recently traveled to Chicago to convene with distinguished leaders in the corporate and non-profi t sectors. The mission of the Forum is to build stronger leaders for the Army by providing cadets the opportunity to engage with prominent leaders and leadership thinkers from all walks of life. By meeting with successful leaders in various sectors, cadets Cadets met with (above) Stephen Calk, learn to demystify the basic principles Chicago Bancorp chairman and CEO, and were of leadership and form analogies to photographed with (left) Eugene Morris, E. their imminent professions as Army Morris Communications chairman and CEO, offi cers. during a recent trip to Chicago. Co u r T e s y Ph o T o s The Forum’s first meeting, a round table discussion with retired Maj. Gen. George Fay and cadets absorbed nuances from Hiller about running a major Navistar International Corporation, Andrew Cederoth. the executive management of CNA Insurance, highlighted philanthropic organization designed to “advance the ideals Cederoth’s address was particularly interesting, as he two themes that arose time and again throughout the trip—the of a free, democratic society by investing in our children, seamlessly united anecdotes from the manufacturing sector imperatives of calculated risk-taking and an uncompromising communities and country.” with the business of leadership. moral character. Hiller is a leader who has seen his fair share of change. Cederoth focused on the need for diversity of thought Fay and others insisted that effective leaders must A former publisher of both the Los Angeles Times and the when it comes to solving problems as leaders. simultaneously mitigate and welcome risk in their organizations, Chicago Tribune, he emphasized that leaders must expand “The more diversity of thought you have around a while remaining true to a professional moral code. At the end their comfort zones by welcoming challenge and risk. problem, the better chance you have to fi nd a good solution,” of the meeting, Fay noted, “The fi rst aspect of leadership— “If everything is working, and you’re not hitting any he told the cadets. character—is by far the most important.” bumps, you’re not trying—you’ll eventually be overtaken,” The last captain of industry that the Forum met The cadets then received an insider’s tour of the Chicago Hiller said. was Eugene Morris, chairman and CEO of E. Morris Board of Trade, complete with a guided expedition through The day ended with cadets and faculty rendering honors to Communications. the frenzied trading fl oor. As they navigated past the organized the national anthem and presenting the game ball at a Chicago Morris offered cadets personal stories about his rise to chaos of commodity trading, the crowd erupted with cheers Bulls basketball game. The cadets were especially pleased success, ultimately crediting the U.S. Army for fostering and applause. when Charles Barkley emerged from the crowd and posed his resolute spirit. “Walking past the thousands of businessmen in the fl oor for some quick photos. Morris charged each cadet to develop a strong social pits who stopped trading to applaud us was a humbling The next day began at the esteemed Union League Club, network to be able to consult others and to offset personal experience,” Cow Sam Goodgame said. “It was an unwavering where cadets received leadership lessons over breakfast fl aws, and said the right professional associates “helped me demonstration of the faith and respect that the American from members of Chicago’s West Point Society. The panel to extend myself beyond myself.” people hold for the institution that we represent.” of experts represented an array of occupations and insights, The culminating experience was participation in a West The cadets dined at the prestigious Chicago Club with providing attendees a wealth of applicable knowledge. Though Point admissions event, where cadets and faculty spoke Stephen Calk, chairman and chief executive offi cer of Chicago the group was diverse, each panel member underscored the to high school students from the Chicago area in small Bancorp, along with other members of the Chicago Chapter central tenant—honorable living—regardless of vocation. group settings. The event ended with a rousing speech from of the Young Presidents’ Organization. Following breakfast, Jon McCabe, Union League Club Col. Bernard Banks to the West Point hopefuls and their The YPO is a non-profit organization that brings general manager, arrived on the scene. McCabe spent much parents. together pre-eminent executive managers with the mission of his day imparting valuable wisdom from his broad career, The admissions event reminded Black and Gold members of developing better leaders through communication and all the while stressing the importance of social networking, of Fay’s remarks at the trip’s beginning—that true leadership intellectual collaboration. business etiquette and culture as foundational for effective not only requires developing personal “character and To round out the day, the Forum met with David Hiller, leaders. competence,” but it is more about “encouraging the heart president and CEO of the McCormick Foundation. The The cadets then met with the chief fi nancial offi cer of in others.” ACPME conducts major combat ethics study Submitted by ACPME concert with University of Washington culture can be severely tested. and character developmen—responsible for researchers aims to help the Army understand The Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. curriculum development, doctrine and all West Point, in its role as the Army Center and learn how a combat operating environment George Casey, designated West Point as the other areas of responsibility for ethics Army- of Excellence for the Professional Military influences leadership, unit culture and, ACPME in 2007 to capitalize on the resident wide. The survey of the HBCT is just one Ethic, conducted the second wave of a major ultimately, ethical outcomes. Several recent intellectual capital at West Point in order to of many diverse projects that the ACPME is combat ethics study with a heavy brigade West Point graduates who deployed with the advance the Army’s Ethic and achieve his currently undertaking at West Point. combat team at Fort Hood, Texas. brigade participated in the effort, affording vision of “a U.S. Army that lives the Army “Once final data analysis has been The brigade was deployed to Iraq from them the opportunity to comment on the values and embodies the Professional Military accomplished, results and recommendations late 2008 to early 2010, and several hundred viability and effectiveness of the training Ethic to meet the challenges in an era of will be shared with senior Army leadership Soldiers and leaders participated in the survey. and education they received at West Point. persistent confl ict.” and factored into future moral, ethical and A pre-deployment survey was conducted in The majority of recent and future West Point In March 2008, the CSA tasked the character development training, education, November 2008. graduates can expect to serve in such an Superintendent and West Point as the Army and development programs and products,” The study conducted by ACPME in environment where a unit’s leadership and proponent for the professional military ethic Col. Sean Hannah, ACPME director, said. 8 April 15, 2010 Community Features and Photos Pointer View Marathon team readies for Boston Marathon Story and photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco maintaining their high pace and recovery Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications times. To qualify for the Boston run, the The West Point Marathon Team is lacing team participated last year in the SunTrust up its running shoes and readying for running Richmond Marathon in Virginia. Including the 114th Boston Marathon Monday and Ryan, nine men and seven women qualifi ed hoping to claim bragging rights amongst for Monday’s race, the signature event in service academies. American road racing. Last year the U.S. Naval Academy’s Ryan, who finished in 2:56:26 at last runners took the top two of three military year’s Boston Marathon, and the other academy spots, with the fastest West Point race veterans took time to educate the new runner close on their heels. This time, men’s members on what to expect in Boston. Using team captain Yearling Matthew Ryan hopes a virtual online tour of the route and personal he and his runners will pass the Annapolis experience, they identifi ed potential breaking team and take the top spots. points and taught them (newbies) how to “We’re practicing every day after school,” anticipate and push through them. the Centennial, Colo., native said. “At least “There’s a hill at about mile 20 in Boston two or three days during the week (we’re) they call Heartbreak Hill,” Ryan said. “It’s a running for about two hours. On most of our very long, sustained hill that tends to break Saturdays … we run about 20 miles.” people down. Knowing that’s there and The team is in the last of a 14-week having experienced that before can help.” training cycle, which Ryan put together A risk the team has to consider while with Col. Thomas Kastner, Dept. of Math training is that in the warmer weather, professor and one of the offi cers-in-charge tendon injuries and knee problems can of the club. occur more frequently, Ryan said. While Yearling Matthew Ryan, third from left, men’s captain of the Marathon Team, In the first “build” phase, the team gradually building strength during the fi rst leads a recovery run through Central Area April 7 during team training for the concentrated on putting miles beneath phase of training, the runners need to learn 2010 Boston Marathon. their feet by running about 18 miles every the difference in pain between injury and closely with the new runners to prepare them much diffi culty. weekend, with Mondays, Wednesdays and fatigue. for Boston. “That’s a little stressful on the team just Fridays reserved for recovery days, and “Everybody experiences it sometimes,” “We have a couple of new girls on the because they’re off at other practices and Tuesdays and Thursdays slotted for runs of Ryan said. “You have to manage that while team who have never run it before and all the keeping up with their running at the same 10-to-16 miles. distinguishing between injury type of pain girls are qualifi ed to go,” Noreen said. “It will time,” Noreen said. “They’re a great group The team focused on speed during the and fatigue type of pain.” be a good experience for them.” of girls.” second “sharpening” phase, in which the team Cow Janet Noreen, women’s team captain Three women on the marathon team Other than taking the top three fi nishing ran to Camp Buckner and back at the pace from Cedar Springs, Mich., ran the Marathon also competed in the Sandhurst Competition spots from Navy, Ryan hopes everyone will they plan to keep for the Marathon. last year. Although back injuries she sustained April 10. They are hoping that the nine days run their best while not hurting themselves Now, in the last “taper” phase, the team earlier this semester will keep her from in between the two grueling events will be so they can prequalify for next year’s Boston has decreased the volume of its training while running this year, she has been working enough time for them to recover without Marathon. Visit our Flickr page for more West Point photos www.fl ickr.com/photos/west_point/sets/ Pointer View At Your Leisure April 15, 2010 9 Keller Corner A Spouse’s Point of View Activity/Exercise related you receive civilian health care. Rounding the Corner survey the situation. They would standing around, scratching our health concern? Getting a replacement card is as talk for awhile, point a lot, walk heads, wondering if we should take West Point Sports Medicine easy as calling Health Net at 877- By Janine Boldrin back and forth and rub their heads. on the hill or just go ahead and can help with an activity/exercise 874-2273. When they thought they figured hit the lamppost. There will be no related health concern. Watching the moving trucks out the best way to take on the backing this truck down the hill. Talk with your Primary Care Medication Disposal maneuver through the neighborhood corner, the truck would start back Last year, I called to see if Manager for details. Medications play an essential last summer provided hours of up and head for the hill. I could get the lamppost fixed. Call 938-7992 or 800-552-2907 role in our society, but medications endless entertainment. At least once They always seemed to think the The glass was cracked. Because I for an appointment. are powerful. a week, a driver would try to round hill was the best bet but, as soon as couldn’t figure out who replaced They should be used with respect our corner with his tractor-trailer. they saw their truck was tipping up, glass on lampposts after three phone Newborn Enrollment and discarded with care. Following This would result in one of two they would reassess and back up. calls, I gave up. Hey, I figured it Make sure newborn or newly these simple guidelines can help things: the truck driving up on the Then the lamppost, along with the would be our moving truck that adopted children are formally protect your Family and community, hill opposite to our house or clipping lawn, was in jeopardy once again. might hit it the following summer. registered in DEERS and enrolled prevent the illegal diversion of the corner on our side of the street. As an observer of the situation, In the case of our move, I know in TRICARE Prime. unused medications and minimize If they chose the hill, the truck the whole thing became pretty we can’t give up and decide not to Follow the same steps if you a potential negative impact on the would tip precariously and dirt predictable. For the drivers who fix things if I can’t reach someone become the legal guardian of a environment. would spin up from their tires. If were new to my corner of the world, after three phone calls. There will be child. In response to a growing concern they chose the corner, the truck it was a struggle they didn’t expect preschools to rearrange. Housing to • Complete a DD Form 1172 about the improper disposal of might hit our lamppost which, by to face and an outcome that was change. And a lot of explaining to and register your newborn or newly unused or expired medications, the the looks of things, was what most uncertain. But, never once, did I see our children who were just getting adopted child in DEERS through American Pharmacists Association drivers chose to do the previous them decide to back that truck all the used to the original plan. the unit personnel office or at the recommends these simple steps: year. way down the hill. But, right now, we are at a nearest uniformed services ID card 1. Do not flush unused During the summer, when I Military moves and getting from standstill as we look at the corner … facility as soon as you receive a medications down the toilet. Recent heard a truck making its way up the Point A to Point B always seems to comparing the lamppost and the hill. birth certificate. environmental impact studies show hill next to my house, I knew exactly involve a lot of corners. And wondering which route will The preferred document is the that flushing medications could be what was coming. This summer, we were supposed successfully get us to Point B. certified state birth certificate. You having an adverse impact on the First, there was the sound of to move. And, even though we’ve (Editor’s note: Janine Boldrin may also use a properly signed, environment. brakes when they saw the corner been through many moves, suddenly is a writer, a mother and an Army sealed certificate of live birth issued 2. When tossing unused they were facing. Then the driver I was like one of the moving guys spouse. To contact her about by the hospital in which the child medications out, protect children would jump down from the cab and facing a corner. your experiences as a military was born. and pets from potentially negative the other movers would get out and Our plans encountered a huge spouse at West Point e-mail her at • On the same day, complete effects. APHA recommends: bend that we didn’t expect and [email protected] or visit a TRICARE Enrollment form and • Crush solid medications or all of the decisions surrounding her Web site at www.janineboldrin. hand-carry it to the TRICARE dissolve (solid and liquid) in water what was going to happen left us com.) Service Center at 273 Main Street and mix with kitty litter or solid in Highland Falls or mail the form kitchen substance. Place in a sealed to the address that appears on the plastic bag before tossing in the enrollment form. trash. BBC LifeWorks events Allow extra time if you plan to • Remove all personal National Stress Awareness Day mail the form to Health Net. information from prescription Balfour Beatty Communities is forming a 10,000 steps-a-day walking labels. program called “Fit Life for Walking.” Strollers are welcome. Do you have your TRICARE 3. Talk to your pharmacist Meet at 132 Bartlett Loop by 10 a.m. Friday. Prime Card? (KACH pharmacy—938-2271). As For more information on the event, contact Jody Gellman at 938- If you’re enrolled in TRICARE the medication experts, pharmacists 6407 or [email protected]. Prime you are required to present are available to guide you on how your TRICARE Prime card along to properly dispose of unused Earth Day story time, video and craft with your military ID card when medications. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day at the West Point Library. Command BBC will assist the library staff in hosting a preschool story hour that will feature “Go Green” books, a video and a Litter Bug Bag. NOW SHOWING Channel 8/23 The story hour is open to all West Point community children ages 3-5. in the movie theater at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. April 15-22 Call 938-2974 to sign up for either the 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. session. Friday—Shutter Island, R, 7:30 p.m. Army Newswatch Gardening Time Saturday—Percy Jackson and the Olympians: (broadcast times) Assignment of garden plots behind Bowman Loop in Lee Housing will The Lightning Thief, PG, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and begin Monday for residents of West Point interested in gardening. Saturday—Cop Out, R, 9:30 p.m. Monday through April 22 Call the Leasing Office at 446-6407 to reserve a plot—space is Th e t h e at e r s c h e d u l e a l s o c a n b e f o u n d 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and limited. Residents assigned plots last year who wish to take the same a t w w w .a a f e s .c o m . 7 p.m. plot again must complete the spring cleanup of your plot by today. 10 April 15, 2010 At Your Leisure Pointer View FMWR Blurbs Tax Deadline Buffet races kicking off at 8:30 a.m. and the Kids’ For more information, call 938-5839. 26 at the Youth Center (Bldg. 500) for grades Enjoy a stress free buffet at the West Fun Run at 8:45 a.m. 6 and up. Point Club’s Pierce Dining Room from 5-8 For more information, call 938-6497. Ski Rental Equipment and Ski Locker Register at the Youth Center or for more p.m. tonight. The car show immediately follows the Returns information, call 938-0829. The Club will feature debt stew, refund race from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with cars from each All seasonal equipment rentals must be meatloaf and other delights. Spouses of decade, starting from the 1900s. returned no later than April 23 to avoid late Memorial Day Ceremony at Castle deployed personnel eat at half price. fees. Point VA Hospital For more information, call 938-5120. (New Info) Army Ten Miler Equipment can be returned from 8 a.m.- BOSS is heading to the VA Hospital at West Point Family and Morale, Welfare 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at the ski rental Castle Point for its Memorial Day Ceremony Hunter Safety Course and Recreation is sponsoring a team of four building. After April 23, drop off your May 28. Round Pond is hosting a New York State active duty runners to represent West Point at equipment at Round Pond. Volunteer a few hours of your time to Hunter Safety Course from 6-10 p.m. Friday the Army Ten Miler Oct. 24. You will be charged $1 per day for every help escort the veterans to and from the and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Bonneville To qualify, you must register to run in the day the equipment is late. ceremony. Cabin. West Point 10K May 15. All season lockers must be cleaned out by Transportation is provided and will be All participants must be 12 years or older For more information, call 938-6497. May 1 to avoid late fees. leaving the Buffalo Soldier Pavilion at 1 p.m. and must attend both classes. and returning by 4 p.m. For more information or to register, call Art EDGE! Spring Photography Karaoke Night For more information, call Sgt. 1st Class 938-2503. Art EDGE! Spring Photography classes Karaoke Night at the West Point Club’s Jermaine Malone at 938-8063 or Sheryle start Friday for grades 3-12 and run weekly Grey Room takes place from 5-11 p.m. April Miller at 938-6497. WFSG Hearts Apart Support Group Mondays or Fridays after school, depending 23. The WFSG Hearts Apart Support Group, on grade level. Come out and strut your stuff and become English for Language Learners presented by the ACS Mobilization and Register at the Youth Center (Bldg. 500) a West Point star. English for Language Learners is a free Deployment Program, is for Families of or for more information, call 938-3727. class for anyone who wants to improve their deployed Soldiers. Month of the Military Child Luncheon English skills. Group meetings will be held from 5:30- Army Family Team Building training The Month of the Military Child Luncheon Classes will be held in the ACS training 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 15 and June 19. The ACS Mobilization and Deployment is a great day for children at the Victor room, Bldg. 622. Classes will continue each Dinner and special activities will be provided Program is offering Army Family Team Constant Ski Lodge, rain or shine, from Monday through May 31. for the entire Family. Building Level I training from 9-11 a.m. April 11a.m.-2 p.m. April 24. For more information and to register, call Group meetings will take place at Youth 22 at ACS Bldg. 622. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m.-1 938-3487 or e-mail william.luna@usma. Services, Bldg. 500. Free childcare will be provided for p.m. There is no charge for Families with a edu. For more information, call 938-5658. registered participants. deployed spouse or Warrior Transition Unit For registration and information, call members. Lunchtime Spin Class Administrative Professional’s 938-5654. Tickets on sale now through April 23 at the Enjoy a lunchtime spin with Kate for 45 Appreciation International Luncheon Child Development Center (Bldg. 1207). minutes every Monday at noon. The Administrative Professional’s CYSS EDGE! Fun Run/5K Conditioning For more information, call 938-3921. For more information and to register, call Appreciation International Luncheon at the The CYSS EDGE! is having a fun run/5K the Fitness Center at 938-6490. West Point Club’s Grand Ballroom, 11 a.m. conditioning event for children in grades 3-12 PCSing with school-age children -1 p.m. Monday. through April 29 (Tuesdays and Thursdays), Getting ready to PCS with school-age 2010 ACS Needs Assessment Survey Enjoy this around the world themed after school. children? Join ACS and CYSS as they discuss Input from Soldiers and their spouses is luncheon with entertaining action stations Register at the Youth Center, Bldg. 500. everything you need for a successful school critical for ACS program managers in making prepared by trained culinary staff. For more information, call 938-0829. transfer. assessments of the utilization of ACS services For more information call 938-5120. ACS and CYSS will go over everything by specific groups and decisions about the Horse Riding Camps you need to get your child from here to there suitability of current ACS services. Culture Club Register now for one of Morgan Farm’s as well as provide you with a one-of-a-kind The local community Needs Assessment The Culture Club meets once a month to three- or five-day summer riding camps. resource book to take with you. takes place every three years. It’s your chance play multicultural games, learn about other Dates are available in June, July and We will meet at 1 p.m. April 27 in the ACS to make an impact on West Point’s Army cultures and sample foods from around the August. Training Room. Community Service. world. For more information, call 938-3926. RSVP to ensure you receive the resource Complete the ACS Needs Assessment The goal of the Culture Club is to grow book. Survey to let us know how to better serve you. bonds of friendship and support as well CYSS Fit EDGE! Intro to Yoga Call 938-3487 or e-mail william.luna@ There are two ways to complete the survey: as provide outreach to the community for Fit EDGE! Introduction to Yoga classes us.army.mil for more details. Complete the paper form or the form online multicultural understanding. begin Wednesday for grades 3-12 and run at https://www.myarmyonesource.com/ Regardless of ethnicity or country of weekly on Wednesdays after school until Earth Day Hudson River Cleanup survey_WestPoint. origin, all are welcome to discuss citizenship May 5. In honor of Earth Day, Better Opportunities There are 62 questions in total and issues, provide a forum for practicing English Register at the Youth Center (Bldg. 500) for Single Soldiers is teaming up with DPW the survey only takes about 10 minutes to skills and share knowledge about different or for more information, call 938-0829. and Youth Services to do a Hudson River complete. cultures. cleanup at North Dock. For more questions regarding the survey, Call 938-3487 for more details. Volunteer Recognition Ceremony The event takes place from 2:30-5:30 call Amy Rodick at 938-5658 or amy.rodick@ The next meeting is 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at It’s time to recognize all of the volunteers p.m. April 29. usma.edu. ACS, Bldg 622. that give their time throughout the year. There will be a barbecue following the The annual Volunteer Recognition cleanup at the North Dock picnic area. (New Info) BOSS Six Flags Trip FMWR Sports Office tournaments Ceremony will be held April 26 at the West For more information, call Sgt. 1st Class Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers is The Family and Morale, Welfare and Point Club. Jermaine Malone at 938-8063 or Sheryle going to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Recreation Sports Office will conduct a pre- To ensure that your volunteers are properly Miller at 938-6497. Jersey June 5. A limited number of spaces season softball tournament for all USMA recognized, contact the Army Volunteer are available. personnel 18 years of age and older. Corps coordinator at 938-3655 or christina. ACS Out & About Series: Springtime Call now to reserve a place for you and The tournament will be double elimination [email protected]. in the Hudson Valley one guest at 938-2070 or 938-8063. and deadline for entry is April 22. The Do you wish you had more to do in and tournament will start the week of April 26 and FMWR Ballroom Dancing Classes around West Point? Come to the next Out (New Info) FMWR Craft Shop conclude, weather permitting, by May 6. Eight classes of Ballroom Dancing will & About Series Workshop and watch your Do you have a graduation, retirement Games will be played at 8:15 p.m. and take place at 6:30 p.m. through April 27 at schedule fill up fast. or promotion gift that you need framed or 9:15 p.m. at the FMWR H Lot complex. Cullum Hall. “Springtime in the Hudson Valley” will engraved? The FMWR Craft Shop can do To enter contact Jim McGuinness at 938- Registration is at Leisure Travel Services, show you where to go and what to do once the it for you. Most work is completed in about 3066 or e-mail [email protected]. 628 Hodges Place, or with credit card by frost is gone and the flowers are blooming. three weeks. phone at 938-2401. Join us at 3 p.m. April 29 at Army The Craft Shop is conveniently located in (New Info) West Point 5K/10K and For questions concerning class content, Community Service (Bldg. 622). Bldg. 648 behind the Post Office. Decades Car Show call the instructor, Joe Maraday, at (914) For more information, call 938-3487 or For more information, call 938-04812. Registration is ongoing for the West Point 489-1444. e-mail [email protected]. 5K/10K on active.com (keyword “West Leisure Travel Services has moved Point”). AER Campaign Art EDGE! Make a Birdhouse Leisure Travel Services is now located at The West Point 5K/10K will be held May The West Point Army Emergency Relief Art EDGE! Birdhouse-making sessions the FMWR Fitness Center. 15, which is Armed Forces Day, with both Campaign continues through May 15. are on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. May 12, 19 and For more information, call 938-3601. Pointer View At Your Leisure April 15, 2010 11 What’s Happening Baggers needed Engineering at Virginia Tech, will present For more information, call Jane Ganly at Point Elementary and Middle Schools and The West Point Commissary needs a lecture on engineering ethics at 1:55 938-3910. serve a two-year term. baggers. Duties include bagging groceries p.m. Wednesday in the Washington Hall and carry out service. Auditorium. (New Info) Keepers of the Peace PTO Elections Baggers work for tips only. The lecture is entitled “Lead in Drinking Powwow The West Point Schools PTO will hold For more information, call Christina at Water and Public Health: A Scientist’s The Native American Heritage Forum is elections for the 2010-2011 School Year 938-3663, ext. 224. Descent into the Activist Netherworld.” All coordinating Keepers of the Peace powwow Executive Board May 12 during the General are invited to attend. at the Trophy Point Amphitheater from 1-5 Membership Meeting. Financial Readiness Classes p.m. May 2. A committee has been formed and is The following Financial Readiness Special Olympics Enjoy Native American dancing, singing now accepting nominations for the positions Classes are scheduled at the Army Community The 2010 Hudson Valley Region Special and drumming. The event is free. of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Service conference room, Bldg. 622. Olympics takes place at 10 a.m. April 24 at For more information and directions Treasurer and School Board Liaison. • Debt Liquidation/Credit Management: Shea Stadium. go to www.dean.usma.edu/english/dfaf/ Nominations must be made with the 3-4:15 p.m. Wednesday (free and open to For more information or to volunteer, nativeamerican.htm. permission of the nominee. military and civilians); contact Col. Tom Hiebert at Thomas.Hiebert@ Eligible members may self nominate. • Money 101: 3-4:15 p.m. April 28; usma.edu. Community Farewell Tea Nominees must be active, dues paying For more information or to register, call The West Point Women’s Club and the members of the WPSPTO and should expect 938-5653/4621. Run for Education Daughters of the United States Army will to remain at West Point for at least 12 months Sacred Heart School in Newburgh is host a West Point Community Farewell Tea (e.g.—plan to serve the full term.) Book Signings hosting a “Run for Education” four-mile race for Judy Hagenbeck and Joan Finnegan from Names of the candidates will be published Jim Frederick will be at the Cadet and one-mile kids’ run April 24 at Chadwick 4-6 p.m. May 5 at the Haig Room in Jefferson no later than May 4. Bookstore at 1:15-4 p.m. today to sign copies Lake Park, Route 300 in Newburgh. Hall. After May 4, all additional nominees of his new book and N.Y. Times best seller, Race day registration begins at 8 a.m., will be made from the floor at the general “Black Hearts.” with the kids run (children 13 and younger) (New Info) West Point Middle School membership meeting following guidelines Tanya Biank will be signing copies of her starting at 9 a.m., and the four mile race track invitational stated above. runaway bestseller—turned TV series “Army beginning at 9:30 a.m. The West Point Middle School will host Contact Susan M. Luther, Parliamentarian Wives,” at 8:15-9:45 a.m. Friday at the Cadet Pre-registration is available online at its 32nd annual modified track and field WPSPTO, with all nominations at susan. Bookstore, which is on the fourth floor in www.sacredheartschoolnewburgh.org. invitational at 2:30 p.m. May 7 at Shea [email protected], or call 938-2313. Thayer Hall. For more information, call 565-1637 or Stadium. All nominations must include the 566-6892. Come and support the WPMS Bulldogs. nominee’s name, affiliation to West Point, and School Re-registration For more information, call Kristina contact information such as e-mail address West Point Schools will have a one-stop Revisit the Revolutionary War Thompson at 938-4929 or 499-0120. and phone number. re-registration service from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. New Windsor Cantonment State Historic today and Friday. Site hosts a weekend of Revolutionary War (New Info) Family Fun Day (New Info) Boys Basketball Camp The re-registration will be held in the West period activities 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 24-25. The Children’s Angel Network of Highland Army Men’s Basketball Head Coach Zach Point Middle School Auditorium. A battle demonstration takes place 2 Falls is hosting its 2nd annual St. Jude’s Spiker will be directing the 2010 West Point Parents must bring a completed re- p.m., each day with uniformed Soldiers firing Family Fun Day May 22 at Holy Innocents Boys Basketball Camp July 5-9. registration packet to complete the process. muskets and maneuvering to the music of fifes Church; Main Street, Highland Falls. Boys ages 8-18 are welcome to participate. Re-enrollment and class assignment are and drums. Admission is free. Come and enjoy an afternoon of pony Early registration is suggested. dependent upon the completion of re- The New Windsor Cantonment is co- rides, petting zoo, vendors, food and a giant For more information, call 446-4996 ext. registration. located with the National Purple Heart Hall of slide. The event is free, but donations are 119 or visit www.goarmysports.com. For more information, call Steve Suarez Honor, at 374 Temple Hill Road, Route 300, being accepted for the St. Jude Children’s at 938-2923 or Angie Suarez at 938- in the Town of New Windsor. Research Hospital. (New Info) Phi Kappa Phi Luncheon 2313/3827/2997. For more information, call 561-1765 For more information, call 446-2030. The West Point Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi (ext. 22). National Honor Society will host its annual Be Food Safe Vacation Bible School induction luncheon at noon-12:50 p.m. April The West Point Commissary has scheduled West Point Military Tattoo The Vacation Bible School is in need of 22 at the West Point Club Ballroom. two Food Safety weekends, noon-4 p.m. The United States Corps of Cadets Pipes adult/teenager and pre-teen volunteers from The guest speaker is retired Col. F.H. Friday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; and noon- and Drums Club presents the 30th annual West June 21-25 at the West Point Elementary (Bud) Griffis, Class of 1953 Distinguished 4 p.m. April 23 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 24. Point Military Tattoo from 11 a.m-6 p.m. April School. Chair in Civil Engineering. The U.S. Army Veterinary Command will 25 at Trophy Point Amphitheater. Volunteer positions include music, game, For more information, call Michelle provide information and handouts. bible story, craft, crew and assistant crew Gerdes at 938-7824. For more information, call 938-3663. Formal Awards Dinner/Induction leaders. Ceremony If interested in volunteering, contact Army Spring Cycling Classic The Department of Physics and Nuclear Melissa Prosperie at 859-4351 or e-mail her The 27th annual Army Spring Cycling Engineering will be conducting a formal at [email protected]. Classic is scheduled for Saturday and Awards Dinner/Induction Ceremony at 6 p.m. Sunday. April 27 in the Black, Gray and Gold Room School Board elections Alternate traffic patterns and parking of the Cadet Mess Hall. The West Point School Board has around the race areas of Shea Stadium and The guest speaker will be Commander of announced that an election will be held May North Dock areas and along Ruger, Tower, the Missile Defense Agency, Lt. Gen. Patrick 12 to fill four vacancies on the Board. Townsley, Uptown, Picher and Howard Roads O’Reilly, who was also an instructor at the We encourage all interested community will be in effect. academy. members to submit petitions to run for a Cadets will be inducted into both the position on the West Point School Board. Greek Independence Day celebration Society of Physics Students and the American Petitions are available in the following Highland Falls will observe its 15th annual Nuclear Society. locations: Greek Independence Day celebration at 2 p.m. For more information, call Maj. John • Office of the NY&VA DDESS Sunday at Memorial Park in Highland Falls. DeLong at 938-3082. Superintendent, Bldg. 705. 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Ceremony NY&VA DDESS Superintendent’s Office by The West Point community is invited to close of business April 26, for names to be Engineering Ethics Lecture attend the Garrison Retirement Ceremony at placed on the official ballot. Marc Edwards, a Charles P. Lunsford 3:30 p.m. April 28 at Crest Hall, Eisenhower School Board members are elected by Professor of Civil and Environmental Hall. parents of children attending school at West 12 April 15, 2010 Army and Community Sports Pointer View Talented team continues women’s tennis dominance Story and photos by player Beehler (11-6), who also tandem up as Eric S. Bartelt the team’s No. 1 doubles team (14-5 record in Managing Editor the spring). Their exceptional play has helped keep Army on top through graduations and Army women’s tennis continued its the ever-strengthening competition in the dominance of the Patriot League with a Patriot League. hard-fought 4-3 victory over Bucknell at the “Kristin has been tough and has stepped Lichtenberg Tennis Center April 10. up her play along with (Cow) Michael The Black Knights (18-8 overall, 5-0 Tollerton,” Peck said. “Anne is always in Patriot League) head into the 2010 Patriot every match she’s in. Day in and day out League Championships Friday through Anne doesn’t get an easy match—but she’s Sunday as the No. 1 seed for the seventh been playing great. straight season. The win over the Bison gave “(Houghton) works very hard,” he added. Army its 42nd consecutive regular season “She spends more time on the court than match win against Patriot League competition, anyone else. She comes up early and stays which dates back to 2002. late. She puts in the work and it pays off.” Firstie co-captain Kristin Beehler clinched While Houghton brings the flash, Tollerton the victory with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Bucknell’s brings the power to the team. Using this power Dumitrita Iepuras. However, it was a marathon to her advantage, Tollerton earned nine 9-8 win in doubles by the No. 2 doubles team straight singles victories this spring before a of Plebe Erin Colton and Cow Annie Hang loss to Fairleigh Dickinson two weeks ago. It that helped Army earn the important doubles is the third straight season Tollerton has had a point against the Bison. streak of at least nine straight singles-match Army is searching for its sixth straight victories, including 10 straight last year and Patriot League title this weekend, and much 11 during her plebe year. of it is due to a combination of experienced “She’s very talented,” Peck said of talent and youngsters who stepped in for Tollerton, who won her singles and doubles departed graduates. matches against Bucknell. “She probably has “(Graduates) Niki (Flach) and Sarah the best serve and the biggest forehand on the (Giles-Madden) were important players for team, and she moves extremely well (on the us the previous four years, but what’s nice is court). She has the respect of her peers on the we have enough depth where we had players team because she does all the right things on who stepped in and filled these spots,” head and off the court. coach Paul Peck said. “Last year, (Cow) Jess “She works very hard in practice and tries Ahn wasn’t able to play (due to injury) and to do well in the cadet world as well,” Peck this year she’s been solid. We also have a nice added. “She is the complete package.” freshman, Erin Colton, who has a ton of talent, Tollerton is currently 12-5 in the spring so I feel we’re about where we were last year in singles, generally as Army’s No. 5 singles Cow Michael Tollerton is 12-5 in the spring in singles, primarily as the No. 5 at this time, maybe even a little bit stronger. player, and teams up with Cow Robie Verano singles player. She also teamed with Cow Robie Verano to earn a 12-8 record “I really think we’re deep all the way as the No. 3 doubles team in conference in doubles. through the lineup,” he added. “I would feel matches. Tollerton and Verano have a 12-8 the opportunity to poach (interception of the us and we want to do it and love to do it. very comfortable putting my No. 12 player in record in the spring and 20 wins overall, return of serve by the offensive doubles net “That’s what we’re here for and that’s if I have to. Everybody pushes each other in including the fall record, and complement player) and do some things because she’s to win,” she added. “I’m really proud to be practice and we have a lot of upperclassmen each other on the court. getting weak shots back because of Michael’s a part of a team that works well together at who understand what the deal is and know “Michael is a power player while Robie power. They complement each other well.” reaching its goals.” what the standards are (of this team).” is more of a finesse player and a good Tollerton is continuously evolving as a The top goal is in front of them this The standard bearers for the squad are its volleyer,” Peck said. “But, Robie feeds off tennis player as she works on her footwork weekend—earning their sixth straight Patriot No. 1 singles player Cow Anne Houghton Michael’s pace, so when Michael hits a big and makes her powerful serve much better. League title. Probably their biggest obstacle (13-7 record in the spring) and No. 3 singles forehand or one of her big serves, Robie gets Tollerton’s background as a first degree black is Bucknell, and it will be another difficult belt in Tae Kwon Do has task, considering they only played the Bison been a benefit to her game a week before the championships. as well, especially her “They’re very talented and have a lot footwork. of depth,” Peck said. “I think we’re similar “My footwork and in some ways and they have a really strong flexibility are definitely number one and two (Tania Varela and Lauren better (because of Tae Lucido). It’s always a tough match against Kwon Do) as well as my them because they’re very competitive.” physical ability,” Tollerton Going to another NCAA is not at the said. “It’s definitely made forefront of Peck’s mind at the moment, me more patient and because he is superstitious at the thought of understanding to the many thinking that far ahead. things that happen on the “We have a great team, but I think about court.” only the next match … one at a time,” Peck The Sarasota, Fla., said. “Our ultimate goal (is to win), but I don’t native, who spurned try to focus on whether we’re dominant or not recruiting offers from or what our streak is currently—I only focus Florida State and Syracuse on the next match.” to attend the U.S. Military Peck’s levelheaded approach for the team Academy, is happy to be has helped keep this group grounded as they at West Point and a part attempt to continue this great feat. Despite of something special as being on top for so long, complacency has the team continues toward yet to creep in because the job of winning another Patriot League for Peck and his athletes has not become too title. much of a chore. “I was recruited here “I enjoy coaching and I have a great group for a reason,” Tollerton of players,” Peck said. “It’s fun coming to said. “It’s great to be a practice every day because I have a group of part of this team and carry kids who work hard and they motivate me. on what the Long Gray “They have a good attitude, so it makes Line has done previously. it easy to coach,” he added. “I’m a lucky guy Cow Anne Houghton continues her strong play as Army’s No. 1 singles and doubles player. She Keeping it up (the PL because I get to do something I enjoy every is 13-7 in singles and 14-5 in doubles teamed with Firstie Kristin Beehler. streak) is a challenge for day.” Pointer View Army and Community Sports April 15, 2010 13 Baseball earns “Star,” takes three of four from Navy By Bob Beretta Athletic Communications

Yearling Logan Lee and Cows Joey Henshaw and Kevin McKague combined to limit Navy to two runs over nine innings and Yearling catcher J.T. Watkins went 3-for-4 with one run scored and one run batted in as Army registered a 5-2 win Sunday at Max Bishop Stadium in Annapolis, Md., to earn a split of the teams’ Patriot League twinbill. With the win, the Black Knights secured their seventh straight series victory over the Midshipmen. Navy won the first game Sunday by the score of 4-2, riding a three- run second inning that was fueled by a trio of Army fielding errors. Army, which secured its seventh consecutive series “Star” by virtue of its doubleheader sweep of the Midshipmen April 10, has now won 13 of its last 15 games against Navy and 24 of 29 dating back to 2004. The Black Knights have also won 11 of the teams’ last 12 meetings in Annapolis. Lee worked in and out of trouble throughout his effective five-inning stint, allowing at least two base runners during each of his five frames. However, Navy scored only twice with both runs coming in the fourth inning. Army had bolted to an early 4-0 lead against Navy starter Wes Olson, scoring three Yearling catcher J.T. Watkins went 3-for-4 with one run scored and one run batted in to help Army defeat Navy 5-2 Sunday. runs on four hits in the second inning and The Black Knights took three of four games from the Midshipmen during the weekend while bringing home its seventh another on two hits in the third. consecutive series “Star.” Er i c S. Ba r t e l t /PV The Black Knights loaded the bases with Lee, meanwhile, stranded two Navy work. He struck out one and did not walk a in three decisions for the Black Knights. no outs against Olson in the second when runners on base in the first, used a double- batter. The left-hander allowed two runs on seven McKague drew a leadoff walk, Cow left play to work out of a mini-jam in the second, The Black Knights added an important hits over five frames. He struck out four and fielder Ben Koenigsfeld singled and Watkins minimized the damage by leaving two insurance run against Navy reliever Joel walked four. Olson (2-3) shouldered the loss beat out a sacrifice bunt for a single. Midshipmen on base during Navy’s two-run Rinehart in the eighth inning, once again for Navy, yielding four runs on nine hits over Yearling right fielder Cody Murtle third and stranded two more runners on base striking with two outs and no one on base. six innings. He struck out three and walked followed with a sacrifice fly, delivering in the fourth and fifth frames before departing Murtle began the attack with a single to two. McKague with Army’s first run, and Cows with a 4-2 lead after five innings of play. left, Darnell walked and Yearling second Price, Henshaw and Koenigsfeld joined center fielder David Darnell and third In all, the Midshipmen placed 12 runners baseman Zach Price smacked a key single to Watkins in registering multi-hit games as baseman Steve May registered run-scoring on base across the first five innings, but left, plating Murtle to increase Army’s lead to Army outhit Navy 12-10. Watkins went 5-for- singles for a 3-0 Black Knight lead. managed only the two runs. 5-2. McKague worked out of a mini-jam in 7 with two runs scored and two runs batted Koenigsfeld doubled down the right field Henshaw relieved Lee in the sixth and the ninth, sandwiching three strikeouts around in on the day. line with two outs in third and Watkins stroked was nearly untouchable as the hard-throwing a pair of Navy singles to earn his sixth save With Sunday’s split, Army (15-11, 6-2 a clutch, RBI single to center field, stretching southpaw permitted just one base hit and two of the season. Patriot) fell into a first-place tie with Lehigh Army’s lead to 4-0. base runners over three innings of shutout Lee (2-1) registered his second victory atop the Patriot League standings. Softball splits with Lehigh, stays on top of Patriot League By Mady Salvani The Black Knights (18-14, 6-2 starter Jessi Muckelroy with the Athletic Communications PL), who scored runs in the first score tied 2-2 after the first inning, four innings and five of six innings, only allowed Lehigh into scoring Yearling right-handed reliever snapped the tie on a throwing position three times. Shawna Bleyl fired a four-hitter error by the first baseman in the With Army in front 5-2, Bleyl throwing shutout ball over six second inning that allowed Yearling got out of a jam with runners at first innings and Yearling center fielder pinch runner Jen Parsons to score. and second in the third on a flyout Reanna Johnson went 2-for-3 with Army added a pair of insurance and strikeout. After retiring six three runs batted in as Army took runs in the third on RBI doubles straight batters, she was touched for an 8-2 decision from Lehigh in by Yearling first baseman Alexis a pair of hits in the sixth, but got out the first game of a Patriot League AuBuchon and Plebe shortstop Alex safely on a flyout to right field. doubleheader Sunday at the Army Reynolds to pull ahead 5-2. After yielding her fourth hit of Softball Complex. McClain, 2-for-4 with an RBI and the game in the seventh inning, she The defending Patriot League two runs scored, doubled home Held retired the side in picking up her champion Mountain Hawks in the fourth inning to boost Army’s second straight over Lehigh. bounced back behind Rebecca advantage to 6-2. AuBuchon, who It is the first time since 2004 Bliss’ no-hitter in an 8-0 five-inning went 3-for-4 in game one, notched that Army posted back-to-back wins nightcap to gain a split. Army and her third hit and second double of over the Mountain Hawks after Lehigh each won two of the four- the game in the sixth inning. She winning the second and third games game series with the Black Knights gave way to Yearling pinch runner of the series. retaining their first place hold in Clara Navarro, who scored on Tiffany Curtis (12-5), who the league standings at 6-2, while Johnson’s double. Reynolds, who pitched Lehigh to a 10-3 win in Lehigh and Bucknell are tied for Yearling center fielder Reanna Johnson went 2-for-3 with three finished 2-for-4, plated Johnson the series opener, got tagged with second place at 5-3. runs batted in to help Army to an 8-2 win over Lehigh Sunday. for Army’s final run in that inning the loss. Johnson’s two-out double up Er i c S. Ba r t e l t /PV to close out the scoring. Six of the Army’s eight runs was the most the middle delivered a pair of runs Tiffany Held and Firstie catcher Julie Fernandez’ two-out solo home Black Knights’ 12 hits in the game it scored against the Mountain in the top of the first inning of the Erin McClain. Lehigh tied the game run and Liz Lucas’ RBI single that were doubles. Hawks since 2000 when it defeated opener, scoring Plebe right fielder 2-2 in the home half of the frame on drove in the second run. Bleyl, taking over from Firstie Lehigh 12-8 in 10 innings. 14 April 15, 2010 Army and Community Sports Pointer View Men’s Tennis defeats Navy Lacrosse bounces Bucknell in overtime for first time since 2005 By Tim Volkmann outlet pass down the right side of By Dallas Miller Tournament Final in each of the last 6-4, 6-3) to take a 2-1 lead. Athletic Communications the field to a streaking LoRusso, Athletic Communications three years. At No. 4 singles, however, Army who ran the ball into the Bucknell “I’m proud of the guys for their Cow Tripp Johnson sparked his Army Firstie attackman Tyler zone and hit a wide-open Seymour Army (11-7 overall, 5-1 Patriot effort today,” two-time Patriot team to three straight victories with Seymour scored the overtime game- on the left side of the Bison goal League) won three singles matches League Coach of the Year Jim a marathon 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-3) effort winning goal off an assist from where he beat freshman goalkeeper in succession to hand Navy (13-11, Poling said following his team’s that marked his ninth win in his last Yearling defender Larry LoRusso to Kyle Feeney for the short-handed 4-1) its first league loss and ended win. “We’ve worked hard to get to 12 matches. steal a 7-6 victory from Bucknell in game-winner. a seven-match skid against the where we are, but there is still work Albornoz followed with a three- Patriot League lacrosse action April Seymour and Plebe attackman Midshipmen Sunday in Annapolis, left to do heading into the Patriot set win of 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, at No. 2 10 at Mathewson Memorial Stadium Garrett Thul each scored two goals Md. League Tournament.” singles to give Army a 3-2 cushion, in Lewisburg, Pa. apiece for the Black Knights, while Coming into the match, Navy had Navy claimed the doubles point before Firstie Bruno Lucivero won Bucknell went one man-up with Yearling midfielder Sean O’Sullivan been a perfect 4-0 in Patriot League with wins at No. 1 and 3 to gain an at No. 6, his sixth consecutive 1:58 to play in overtime following was credited with a goal and an matches, but a determined Army early 1-0 advantage. triumph, to put the match out of an unnecessary roughness penalty assist in the victory. squad defeated the Midshipmen Army Firsties Chris Albornoz reach for Army’s chief rival. on the Black Knights (5-5, 3-0 It was Army’s second straight for the first time since 2005, when and John Lucero notched the Black Army is now 33-55 all-time PL). overtime win after also taking an 11- the Black Knights won the first Knights’ only tandem win at No. against Navy in a series that dates After the restart, LoRusso 10 overtime victory versus Colgate of back-to-back Patriot League 2. back to 1923. checked the ball out of Bucknell April 3 at Michie Stadium. titles to advance to the NCAA Lucero opened the singles action Army returns to action Saturday sophomore attackman Charlie The victory also broke a five- Championships. at No. 3 with a 7-5, 6-1 decision to against Boston University in its final Streep’s stick in front of the Army game skid against the Bison (6-5, After a loss in 2006, Army knot the score at one, before the home match, before traveling to goal. 1-3 PL). suffered defeat to its service Midshipmen rallied behind Owen Poughkeepsie to square off against Following a scrum, Army Cow Palesky finished with 11 stops academy rival in both the regular Bullard’s defeat of Plebe Gary Marist in the regular-season finale goalkeeper Tom Palesky came up for his sixth double-digit save season and the Patriot League Kushnirovich at No. 1 singles (2-6, Wednesday. with the loose ball and sent a long performance of the season. Sylve leaps to academy record in 110-meter hurdles, Army drops Navy By Dallas Miller current scoring system in 2000, and standard of 7.10 meters and moves jump qualifiers Yearlings Thomas The 4x100-meter team of Athletic Communications marks Army’s fourth outdoor “Star” Hutchins into seventh on the Wagner (14.63 meters) and Fred McDaniel, Sylve, Firsties Chris in the last five seasons. academy’s all-time outdoor list in Beebe (14.50 meters). Clark and Zach Batcho crossed in The Army men’s track and field Last year, Army posted a that event, behind Winfield Scott’s Firstie team captain Andrew 41.59, the fastest time by a relay team won 14 of the 19 contested 32-point margin of victory. mark from 1947 (24-2). Ferrera successfully defended his group this season. events, including an academy “If there’s one thing we can Firstie Kurt Bejewski led a 800-meter Army-Navy crown from In the 4x400-meter, Yearling record in the 110-meter hurdles expect from our team, it’s that strong performance by the Army last season, running to first place Taylor Kensy, Firstie Andrew from Cow Domonick Sylve (13.79 they will lay it all out on the line,” throwers, winning the shot put and leading a 1-2-3 Army sweep Tingan, Cow Torre Santiago and seconds), and posted a convincing head coach Troy Engle remarked (16.38 meters) and discus events this season in a personal-record anchor Firstie Brandon Wright 119-84 win against Navy April 10 following the meet. “Across the (51.05 meters) with IC4A qualifying 1:50.83. posted a time of 3:17.78. in the annual outdoor “Star” meet board, our guys did everything that throws. Yearling Taylor Kensy also In the latest USTFCCCA hosted at Shea Stadium. they could have done today, and On the track, Cow Alfred defended his 400-meter hurdles title Regional Team Index, Army was Sylve, whose time will likely they really put it together.” McDaniel raced to the top finish in by winning in 54.44. the No. 3 team in the Northeast, rank among the top 10 times Army Yearling Michael both the 100- and 200-meter dashes, The Black Knights swept both while Navy was the No. 4 team in nationally, shattered the previous Hutchins won three events, as the while also placing fourth in the long relay races to add to their tally. the Mid-Atlantic. academy record held by T.J. Saint Charles, Mo., native earned jump at 6.40 meters. Petersen to set the tempo for the first place in the high jump, long Army Yearling Ian Quinn (4.65 Black Knights’ drubbing of the jump and 400-meter contests. meters) and Cow Evan Nelson (4.50 Midshipmen. Hutchins’ 7.32-meter (24 feet, meters) swept the top two scoring Sports calendar The 35-point margin of victory one-quarter inch) leap in the long positions for the Black Knights in April 15-25 is the largest ever since adopting the jump surpasses the IC4A qualifying the pole vault, as did IC4A triple Ap r i l 24—Me n ’s La c r o s s e Corps v s . Ho l y Cr o s s , No o n , Michie St a d i u m . CLUB RESULTS T h u r s d a y -Sa t u r d a y — • Men’s Handball—Men’s Team G y m n a s t i c s , Na t i o n a l A p r i l 24—Ba s e b a l l v s . Handball had a huge weekend April 10- Co l l e g i at e Me n ’s Gy m n a s t i c s La f a y e tt e , No o n , Do u b l e d a y 11. The senior squad traveled to Chatham, Ch a m p i o n s h i p s , 1 p.m. (Ap r i l f i e l d . Mass., and took on two of the top club 15) a n d 7 p.m. (a l l d a y s ), teams in the U.S. in Boston and New Ch r i s t l Ar e n a . A p r i l 25—Ba s e b a l l v s . York. La f a y e tt e , 1 p.m., Do u b l e d a y Army lost a close battle with home S a t u r d a y —Ba s e b a l l v s . Fi e l d . team Boston, 41-38, in a match that was Le h i g h , No o n (Do u b l e h e a d e r ), closer than the final score indicated. Do u b l e d a y Fi e l d . However, in the second match, Club Army beat the two-time defending U.S. Sa t u r d a y —So f tb a l l v s . Ho l y champions, New York City. Cr o s s , 1 p.m. (Do u b l e h e a d e r ), Sa t u r d a y -Su n d a y —Cy c l i n g NYC had not lost to U.S. competition Ar m y So f tb a l l Co m p l e x . Te a m , Ar m y Sp r i n g Cl a s s i c , in more than two years and they didn’t go 7:30 a.m. down easily. Sa t u r d a y —Me n ’s Te n n i s v s . As time ran down, New York pressed Bo s t o n Un i v e r s i t y , 1 p.m., Sa t u r d a y —Ju d o Te a m , We s t and even pulled their goalie to play with a Ma l e k Te n n i s Ce n t e r . Po i n t Ju d o Cl a s s i c , 8 a.m., man advantage, but this played right into Ar v i n Gy m . Army’s strength and men’s team handball Su n d a y —Ba s e b a l l v s . Le h i g h , increased its lead, winning a high-scoring 1 p . m . (Do u b l e h e a d e r ), Su n d a y —Sk e e t & Tr a p Te a m match, 49-41. Firstie Preston Pham takes a shot during Army Men’s Do u b l e d a y Fi e l d . v s . ULC, 10 a.m., Ra n g e 10. Fans can check out the latest on team Team Handball’s weekend in Chatham, Mass. The team handball at the team’s Web site at http:// lost to Boston 41-38 and then defeated the two-time Su n d a y —So f tb a l l v s . Ho l y Ap r i l 25—Wo m e n ’s La c r o s s e wpteamhandball.wetpaint.com/page/ defending U.S. champions, New York City, 49-41. Cr o s s , 1 p.m. (Do u b l e h e a d e r ), v s . Air Fo r c e a n d Co a s t Ar m y So f tb a l l Co m p l e x . Gu a r d , 11 a.m., Da l y Fi e l d . Results. Co u r t e s y Ph o t o