Jefferson Hall Dedication 2 p.m.

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Vol. 65, No. 36 Serving the community of the U.S. Military AcademY AT WEST POINT September 19, 2008 Jefferson H a l l F P message By Joe Senger DPTMS

The traffic measures below will be in effect Wednesday in support of the Hall Dedication Ceremony scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. From 1:45 p.m. to about 3 p.m., regular traffic will be free to travel along Cullum Road. Large or extremely loaded vehicles will be stopped or diverted by Military Police personnel at traffic control points before entering the Jefferson Hall area until the conclusion of the ceremony. The MPs will divert traffic at the Thayer and Mills Road intersection and at the Doubleday Lot entrance. Agencies expecting deliveries during this time may want to make other arrangements. The post shuttle pick-up and drop will be relocated to behind the Superintendents’ Review Box until completion of the ceremony. The shuttle will resume normal operations after the ceremony. LaRussa visits West Point West Point personnel are St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa (front) took time out of his busy in-season schedule to visit West Point Monday encouraged to use alternate routes and talk to the firstie class and members of the Army and softball teams (above). LaRussa spoke to the teams during this time to avoid delays. about competitiveness and toughness, and said that it isn’t always just pure talent that wins games. He gave an example of For questions or more former Cardinals’ David Eckstein, the 2006 MVP, who is small in stature and not as gifted as other information, contact Joe Senger at players, but was tough as nails and came through in the tough moments. Er i c Ba r t e l t /PV 938-8859. West Point community prepares for disasters Story and photo by On Sept. 11, we honor victims of means making sure you have The fair also was part of the Kathy Eastwood the terrorist attacks on the World an emergency supply kit, a inauguration of Ready Army, Trade Center, the Pentagon and communication plan and a plan to which is a Department of the The second annual West Point flight 93’s crash in Pennsylvania. deal with your pets.” Army campaign to prepare Army Emergency Preparedness Fair held The category five Hurricane Community members gathered communities today for the hazards at the PX parking lot Sept. 11 is Katrina showed people how not brochures and other informative of tomorrow. The campaign one way of informing community being properly prepared can have instructions ranging from how to involves Soldiers, Family members members about how to prepare for a devastating affect on people and assemble an emergency kit, what and civilians. a disaster. property. to do during an evacuation and how The Federal Emergency The event was sponsored by “The purpose of the fair is to to deal with pets to being informed Management Agency from the Directorate of Plans, Training, spread the word to the community of the notification and emergency Middletown was on hand with Mobilization and Security. about being prepared,” said Henry actions the community, county, two truckloads of supplies for the Most people are aware that Cervantes, DPTMS emergency state or federal governments are community to see. See PORTRAIT, pages 6-7 disasters can strike at any time. plans specialist. “Being prepared taking. See DISASTERS, page 3 2 September 19, 2008 Promote awareness, Military mail allows e-mail notice suicide signals Submitted by Ronnie Figliola to attempt suicide. inquiry on lost parcels ADCO Warning Signs of Suicide: • threatening to hurt or kill By U. S. Army Human • return address; of 8.5-inch by 11-inch, bond paper The goal of Suicide Prevention oneself or talking of wanting to hurt Resources Command release • any certified, registered or a 3-inch by 5-inch index card, Week (Sept. 7-13) was to promote or kill oneself; or confirmation number (if and it must include the complete awareness about suicide and suicide • looking for ways to kill oneself ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- There applicable); address information of the mailer prevention. by seeking access to fi rearms, pills is now an e-mail address to inquire • date of mailing; and recipient. Signifi cant efforts to address or other means; or claim mail that has yet to arrive • type of container used for This will help postal employees the problems of suicide have been • talking or writing about death, to deployed servicemembers and mailing; determine to whom the article in place for many years. However, dying or suicide, when these actions was sent more than 60 days from • a detailed description of the belongs and provide them an there is still much work to be are out of the ordinary for the the date of mailing. container contents; address to forward the items. done. person; Military members and their • any additional information that “This is just one example of The subject of suicide must not • feeling hopeless; Families can now contact the could be used to help identify your the Department of Defense doing be taboo. Silence has not reduced • feeling rage or uncontrolled Military Postal Service Agency item such as distinctive marking. what we can to better serve those the numbers of suicides. anger or seeking revenge; at the following e-mail address: Once the information is that serve the American people The Army’s theme this year -- • acting recklessly or engaging [email protected]. received, MPSA will contact -- our Soldiers and Families. Help Shoulder to Shoulder: No Soldier in risky activities; mil. There is also a link on the the servicemember to positively us help you by contacting the stands alone -- acknowledges that • feeling trapped, like there is MPSA Web site (http://hqdainet. identify the owner and ship the item Military Postal Service Agency at the community stands behind every no way out; army.mil/mpsa/index.htm) that to the recipient should it be found. [email protected],” Soldier. • increasing use of alcohol or automatically brings up this e-mail “The best way to ensure your said Col. David Ernst, Military The cost of suicide and suicide- drugs; address. Go under “MPSA Tool package is delivered in the event Postal Service Agency Deputy related behavior is staggering • withdrawing from friends and Kit” and click on “Lost Military the address label is lost or destroyed Director. emotionally and fi nancially. Army Family; Parcel Procedures.” would be to enclose the mailing suicide numbers in 2007 were the • feeling anxious, agitated or Please include the following address information on the inside highest in 27 years. unable to sleep or sleeping all the details in your e-mail to MPSA: of each parcel,” Tech. Sgt Steven L. USMA homepage Effective suicide prevention time; • contact phone number; Bennett, mail recovery coordinator changes demands that community members • experiencing dramatic mood • e-mail address; for MPSA, said. be equipped with the tools necessary changes. • rank, fi rst and last name; Address information can be The West Point homepage, to make the interventions and the Feeling overwhelmed, desperate • mailing address; typed or legibly written on a piece www.westpoint.edu, has been referrals that can help save lives. and alone? Talk to someone at changing and will continue to Remember -- if someone’s anytime. Call Mental Health/ be streamlined. For example, behavior causes you to wonder Social Work Services at 938-3441, the “Post/Weather Status” link if that person is thinking about the National Suicide Prevention The members of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program is moving off the homepage, suicide, you should act and ask. The Lifeline at 800-273-Talk (8255) or are Col. Jeanette McMahon, Shelley Ariosto (Garrison), Dan Toohey (Victim but that information remains question will not cause that person the Chaplain at 401-8171. Advocate), Maj. Maria Burger (USCC), Capt. Vanara Nevels (ODIA) and at http://cgi.usma.edu/ Maj. Elizabeth Sicoletti (Dean). WeatherConditions/ and the Community members can e-mail McMahon at Jeanette.McMahon@ links to that page are available usma.edu for advice or to offer any recommendations on the program only one click away from the here. Cadets also can call the sexual assault support helpline at (845) 591- homepage by clicking the links 7215. West Point Soldiers and civilians needing assistance can call (845) to “Faculty & Staff,” “Visiting 938-3369. West Point” or “Agencies.”

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This lithograph by J. Baillie, “Capture of Major John André by John Paulding, David Williams and Issac Vanwart,” shows André being captured by members of the New York militia Sept. 23, 1780. André is attempting to bribe the men with his watch while Paulding examines the plans to West Point they found in André’s possession. Im a g e c o u r t e s y o f t h e Li b r a r y o f Co n g r e s s Community Features and Photos September 19, 2008 5

FOILED, con’t. from page 4 Firstie David Frost shows off his class ring to his mom, Jane, at Crest Hall in Eisenhower Hall as nearly a thousand firsties received their rings at Eisenhower They discovered Arnold’s papers turned back (to the Americans)?” Hall Sept. 12 during Ring Weekend. in André’s stocking, but only Grove said. “You just can’t do Ka t h y Ea s t w o o d /PV one of the thieves could read and that.” understand what the papers were. On Oct. 2, André was hung at “It was unusual that they didn’t Tappan, where it was reported that accept the bribe,” Grove said. in his final moments he refused the The men took André prisoner blindfold, slipped the noose around and brought him to Lt. Col. John his own neck, and asked that those Jameson at North Castle expecting in attendance remember that he a reward. Jameson, who saw that met his fate “like a brave man” just André was a spy but did not know before he hung in the gallows. the meaning of the papers he Few Americans actually wanted carried, sent word to Arnold. to see André dead, knowing Arnold Arnold received the notice at as the true villain. his headquarters at the Beverly Alexander said of Robinson House in Garrison and him, “never perhaps did any man escaped just half an hour before suffer death with more justice, or Washington’s arrival to inspect deserve it less.” West Point. Washington himself called On the 29th, André was brought André, “more unfortunate than Ring Weekend to Tappan, where Washington criminal.” The result of the mission convened a board of general officers Arnold entrusted to André wasn’t to decide his fate. the end of the Revolution; Arnold’s The board included Maj. Gen. treason and André’s execution Nathanael Greene, Brig. Gen. garnered American support, and James Clinton, past and future a year later Gen. Lord Cornwallis commanders at West Point and von surrendered his British forces at Steuben. All were aware of André’s Yorktown, Va. reputation as a courteous officer (Editor’s note: Supporting and gentleman -- a total paradox information for this article comes to the treason of Benedict Arnold, from “The River and the Rock,” once regarded as an American hero by Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Dave Palmer, of the Revolution. USMA 1956, Superintendent 1986- “Everybody on the board is 1991.) impressed with André,” Grove said. “He was a pretty sharp guy.” For crossing American lines to obtain intelligence and attempting to escape in disguise and under a false name, André was sentenced to death by hanging. His only reprieve would have been if Clinton exchanged his life for Arnold’s. Though André was Clinton’s favorite aide and a man he admired like a son, he couldn’t risk losing the sympathy of future defectors in a time of war. “Who’s ever going to betray for the British in the future if you’re

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C FUND - 0.12 percent I FUND - 0.45 percent S FUND + 0.09 percent 6 September 19, 2008 Community Features and Photos Portrait of a fallen hero Story and photos by had only one question when she saw Emily Tower the painting -- why did her son have to die so young? Capturing the smile of a ‘A leader even among leaders’ Soldier was easy for Kaziah Zilinski was 23 when a roadside Hancock. Still, her mission was to bomb explosion took his life Nov. capture his heart and discover just 19, 2005, in Bayji, Iraq. He asked to what made him who he was. be buried at West Point because he Hancock painted 1st Lt. Dennis loved it and because he wanted to be Zilinski, U.S. Military Academy next to his mentor David Bernstein, class of 2004, in his camouflage USMA class of 2001, who swam for Army Combat Uniform with Army with Zilinski and who also several of his tools she could was killed in Iraq. only surmise the function of. She West Point -- especially the swim painted two stars behind him, and team -- defined Zilinski’s life, his portions of the words “united” Family said. So, to have Hancock and “military” also appear in the present the portrait she painted as a portrait. gift of appreciation for the Zilinski And then there’s what Hancock Family’s sacrifice at West Point was called “the sunshine in his soul.” fitting. The portrait was presented As she learned more about Sept. 11 at Robinson Auditorium. Zilinski, Hancock discovered “It keeps his spirit alive,” his ever-positive attitude and Zilinski’s father, Dennis, said. “It’s electrifying smile. She was struck going on the third year already that by his “dedication, commitment he was killed. When we come to and innocence, his love for God visit (West Point) there are a lot and appreciation for all we have of memories here. There was joy and his commitment to preserve at first, and that’s kind of drained all we have,” she said. now. We visit the grave site, and he’s It’s hard not to notice Zilinski’s there. It’s hard to accept.” Marion Zilinski touches a portrait of her son, 1st Lt. Dennis Zilinski, class of 2004, after the smile in the painting -- the smile of Zilinski, who grew up in Freehold, painting was presented to her and her Family Sept. 11 at Robinson Auditorium. The portrait a happy heart rather than a flash of N.J., swam for Army all four of his was painted by Kaziah Hancock to thank the Zilinski Family for their sacrifice. Dennis Zilinski teeth often forced in photographs. years at the academy and was the was killed in Iraq in 2005. And his eyes are smiling, too, swim team’s captain his firstie year. virtually all of them work hard, O’Neill described Zilinski as a Many also stopped to hug a characteristic so familiar to Though he loved swimming, his (Zilinski) was able to focus on “tenaciously hard worker” who was Hancock, who spent hours getting Zilinski’s mother, Marion, and dedication to something challenging what we were doing and execute loved by his teammates. to know Zilinski before she painted that sunshine Hancock wanted to proved him “a leader even among that,” John O’Neill, former USMA “No matter what we were doing, him. After all, he became part of her capture. leaders,” his swim coach said. swimming and diving coach, said he embraced it,” O’Neill said. “He Family along with the hundreds of She painted it so well, Marion “In an environment where in a telephone interview from just had that sparkle in his eye and other fallen servicemembers she Providence College where he that smile no matter what we were has painted. now is the swimming and diving doing. He came out on deck no “When we spoke to her, we coach. matter how tired or beat down, so knew they really had become her “He handled pressure extremely to speak, from what we were doing. children,” Marion Zilinski said. well,” O’Neill continued. “He was He always managed to look you in ‘My heart is big enough’ able to summon that inner energy the eye, and you could see it -- that Hancock spent most of her that really makes you respond at inner energy that can motivate life anticipating motherhood. She those big moments, athletically or anyone. He believed in what he was eagerly awaited pregnancy test otherwise.” doing, and he absolutely embraced results every month after she Swimming was so important what we laid out and executed it “finally met the love of (her) life.” to Zilinski, who competed in the so very well. And that’s something She continued to collect stories butterfly and freestyle events, he that sticks with me.” with strong morals and lessons left money in his will to the USMA Zilinski’s positive attitude about courage and serving others swimming program. The money inspired at least four cadets from so she’d have a full library for her was used to pay for construction the class of 2010 to come to USMA children some day. of a team room. and join the swim team, Marion “I could envision Kaziah and He also left $100,000 in his will Zilinski said. Hancock addressed a queen-sized bed and five kids all to his hometown church, which the class as part of her portrait crammed in there and me in the used the money to purchase a new presentation, and the cadets spoke middle reading stories, just one organ and replace a piano. with Marion Zilinski after the after the other, until they all fell This is all because “anything program. asleep,” she said. he did, he was committed to,” The entire class passed by the She watched as her siblings had Zilinski’s father said. “If he got into 18-inch by 24-inch oil portrait, to seven, eight and nine children each. something, he wanted to get it done. get an up-close look at the young She never saw a positive pregnancy He was a hard worker in everything man they’d heard so much about. test result of her own. All the he did. He was a good example of The painting, worth $3-10,000, will while, cancer was developing in what hard work should be.” hang in the Zilinskis’ living room. See PORTRAIT on page 7 Community Features and Photos September 19, 2008 7 PORTRAIT, con’t. from page 6 her ovaries. nurse her. So, her brother decided The diagnosis “was the absolute to milk the Family’s goats to give biggest shock of my life,” Hancock his baby sister nourishment. It said through tears. “I just wrestled worked. with my feelings. I mother so much “That’s why the goats are and always have. But I always try very dear to my heart,” a tearful to recognize the hand of God in all Hancock said. things, and I asked Him if this was Although beloved, the goats not for me then what was.” weren’t capable of serving others She wouldn’t realize until years and being the courage-filled later that despite the cancer that children Hancock so desperately left her unable to have children, wanted. But, she found those hundreds of America’s sons and children in 2003 through a radio daughters would move into her broadcast. heart and become like her own. She had learned to paint because For years, she has celebrated she figured if she ever was to afford Mother’s Day with the goats she having a masterpiece, she’d have to raises on her ranch in Utah. She had be the one to create it. about 65 babies to celebrate with While she painted one day, she her mother goats this year, and she switched radio stations in search keeps watch over the young goats of a better song. That’s when she as much as their mothers do. heard about Marine Staff Sgt. “When I need a little baby to James W. Cawley, who was killed hug and kiss, they’re it,” she said. March 29, 2003, during a firefight One reason she loves the goats in Iraq. so much is because they saved her “The world stopped,” Hancock life when she was born. said about listening to the broadcast. Hancock’s father was wounded “I sat right there on the rug and in World War I -- a bullet cracked listened to the character of this man his skull -- and provided for his and the contribution he made to his Family with a small pension and Family and community, and now by completing odd jobs such he’s gone. I’m telling you, I was a as chopping wood and planting flood of tears.” gardens. Hancock decided to paint a Kaziah Hancock (above, left) shakes hands with a cadet after There already was a water portrait of Cawley for his Family, addressing the class of 2010 Sept. 11 at Robinson Auditorium. shortage, and he died the week and her desire to paint each fallen During the briefing, Hancock presented a portrait she painted before Hancock was born, leaving servicemember from the time the of 1st Lt. Dennis Zilinski, class of 2004, who was killed in Iraq a dire situation. Iraq and Afghanistan wars began. in 2005, to his Family. Sixty years ago “by corn oil After a few portraits, someone parents who raised the children who said. “This is my way of saying I lantern at 4 a.m., as Mother tells asked her why she had such a lofty were like the children I so badly love you. I love your son. You’re it,” Hancock was born in a cabin goal and said she couldn’t possibly wanted to raise.” beautiful people.” with a dirt floor. Her sister, Sarah, paint everyone. Now, hundreds of portraits who accompanied her to West Point “I said I will paint as many later, Hancock feels like each one for the portrait presentation, helped as I can until I get ‘em all done she painted has become her own deliver her. Sarah was 6-and-a-half or I expire trying,” Hancock said child. And she loves them dearly. years old. through tears. “Through my buckets “My heart is big enough for Because of the water shortage, of tears, I have had an admiration every bloomin’ one of them -- not Hancock’s mother was unable to not only for the Soldiers but for the just for them but their parents,” she 8 September 19, 2008 Community Features and Photos Running 101: A regimen for life Story and photo by half marathon, which is 13.1 for 90 seconds then a cool down Kathy Eastwood miles.” walk. By the end of the week, Ingram said the goal is to get people should get the hang of Sixteen women signed people moving more and doing running and will continue with up for the second year of something that is fun and it is a it Ingram said. beginning running classes at great way to meet new friends. The class is 9-9:30 a.m. the Family, Morale, Welfare and “I joined because I enjoy every Monday, Wednesday and Recreation’s fitness center here. running,” said class member Friday until Oct. 24. The purpose of the class is to get Valerie Fehlman. “I just wanted For more information, call people interested in running as to get back into it.” 938-6490 or e-mail Ingram at an exercise regimen. Fehlman also said she had everywomanfitness@hotmail. “The class is a combination read that not exercising for at com. of walking and running, which least a half hour each day can be The Directorate of Family, helps increase endurance for as harmful as smoking, so it was Morale, Welfare and the two-mile goal,” said Andrea easy for her to get started. Recreation beginning Ingram, instructor and certified The class starts easy with a r u n n i n g c l a s s , w i t h personal trainer. “Some of warm-up walk for five minutes. instructor Andrea Ingram, our beginners from last fall The next step is running for 60 is intended to get people went on to the New Jersey seconds with alternate walking interested in running. September 19, 2008 9 Community Leisure in the movie theater NOW SHOWING at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752 Keller Corner Today -- The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Periodic Health Assessment Temporary Relocation of Saturday -- The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon The Periodic Health Assessment Preventive Medicine & Emperor, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. implementation transition period Wellness Services Saturday -- The X-Files: I Want to Believe, has been extended to Nov. 1. With the ongoing renovation PG-13, 9:30 p.m. After completing your online of Bldg. 606, Preventive Medicine Sept. 26 -- Mamma Mia, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. assessment, please call central and Wellness will be temporarily Sept. 27 -- Star Wars: The Clone Wars, PG, appointments at 938-7992 to relocated. 7:30 p.m. schedule your appointment. Please PM&W includes Occupational Sept. 27 -- Tropic Thunder, R, 9:30 p.m. do not call physical exams. Health, Public Health Nursing, Industrial Hygiene and 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 a t Free Developmental/Hearing Environmental Science. w w w .a a f e s .c o m Screenings The temporary location will be Not all children develop the trailers located in the parking lot at same way. Some need extra help. the end of DeRussy Road. If you have concerns about For more information, call 938- DPW NOTES your child’s communication skills, 3055 for Occupational Health or Household Battery Recycling batteries will be recycled as West motor skills, self-help skills, 938-2676 for other services. Collection Point expands its efforts to make learning, behavior and/or social A collection box for community West Point the “greenest” military interactions, please join us at See Your PCM after Civilian members to recycle their used post in the Army. our free developmental/hearing Emergency Care household batteries is located in For information about the West screenings. It’s a good idea to see your the West Point Commissary on a Point Recycling Program, contact The screenings will be conducted primary care manager after you trial basis. the Solid Waste Management at the CDC in conjunction with have received civilian emergency Community members may Branch at 938-4707. Audiology, EDIS and West Point care. place their used AA, AAA, C, D, School for children up to 5 years This is your chance to alert your nine-volt and cell phone batteries Delivery problems? old. PCM to a new injury or problem. for recycling as a part of the USMA Fo r PV h o me de l i ve r y p r o b l em s They will be held from Your PCM will be better Recycling Program. c o n t a c t Ch a r l e n e Ma r t i n a t t h e 8:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Sept. 30 by equipped to direct your health care As a reminder, only the batteries Po u g h k eep s i e Jo u r n a l a t (845) appointment only. via referrals and authorizations. should be placed in the box. The 437-4730 o r b y e - m a i l a t To schedule an appointment, To book a primary care c m m a r t i n @p o u g h k e e .g a n n e t t .c o m . call 938-6868/2698. appointment, call 938-7992. 10 September 19, 2008 At Your Leisure What’s Happening POW/MIA Remembrance John Charles Thomas, a member of information. For more information and to readiness groups, the Freedom The Orange County Veterans the board of trustees of the Thomas sign-up, call the Safety Office at Alliance and Zilinski’s high school, Coalition and the Orange County Jefferson Foundation, Inc., the Arvin Locker Renewal 938-3717. which used the money to purchase Veterans Service Agency will organization that owns and operates The Arvin Cadet Physical phone cards for troops deployed host its annual POW/MIA Day of . Development Center will be Highland Falls overseas. Remembrance at noon Saturday Tours of Jefferson Hall will conducting its annual renewal of Farmers Market Registration forms and more at the Land of Goshen Park, 118 begin after the grand opening the staff and faculty lockers through The Vision-sponsored Farmers information can be found at www. Craigsville Road in Goshen. ceremony concludes at about 3 Sept. 30. Market in Highland Falls, located runwithdennis.org. Come to the event to honor p.m. A blue locker renewal slip will in the Municipal Parking Lot across those who sacrificed so much for be placed inside assigned lockers. from Sacred Heart Church on West Point Class of 1929 our country. La Leche League Meeting Please fill out the blue slip and Main Street, is open every Sunday Gallery For more information and The Highland Falls La Leche return it to the Arvin front desk no through Oct. 26 from 9 a.m.-2:30 The West Point Class of 1929 directions to the park, call 291- League will meet at 10 a.m. later than Sept. 30. p.m. Gallery is presenting an exhibition 2470. Wednesday, at 534 B Winans Rd. Failure to comply by this date by Newburgh watercolor realist The topic of discussion will be will result in the loss of assigned Memorial Run/Walk artist Mary E. Whitehill through Puppies Behind Bars Training the advantages of breastfeeding lockers. The public is invited to Nov. 9. Puppies Behind Bars, a non- from A to Z. participate in a memorial run/walk Located on Eisenhower Hall’s profit organization that raises All women interested in Living History Display at being held Nov. 9 at PNC Bank Arts Fifth floor, the Gallery is open and trains future service dogs for breastfeeding and their babies are West Point Museum Center off Garden State Parkway weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and OIF/OEF veterans and to work as welcome. Duffle Bag Associates will in Holmdel, N.J., in honor of 1st before all Eisenhower Hall Theatre explosive detection canines across Call Katrina at 446-1398 for bring static displays of militaria and Lt. Dennis Zilinski, U.S. Military performances. the world, is holding a training more information. military vehicles from 10:30 a.m.- Academy class of 2004, who was For more information, call session from 1-5:30 p.m. Sunday 4 p.m. Oct. 4 in front of the West killed in Iraq in 2005. 938-6772. at Eisenhower Hall, Third Floor, West Point Yard Sale Point Museum for all to view and Register by Oct. 31 to get Crest Hall. The West Point fall yard sale enjoy. There is no rain date. reduced registration fees or register Sacred Heart Preschool The training teaches interested is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 27 at the event. Sacred Heart Preschool has cadets and members of the West throughout West Point. Highland Falls Fall Foliage Proceeds are donated to various openings for students who are ages Point community how to puppysit Individuals without DOD Festival programs important to Zilinski. 3 and 4 by Dec. 1 for full- and these dogs for only a few hours per stickers or identification are The annual Highland Falls Fall Previous race proceeds have half-days. month as an important part of their reminded that they must enter Foliage Festival is from 9 a.m.-4 been donated to the Fisher House, Call 446-2674 for more training and socialization. West Point through either Stony p.m. Oct. 4, along north Main Street New Jersey National Guard Family information. You must be at least 18 years Lonesome or Thayer gates. in Highland Falls. old to puppysit, but children are Also, everyone in the vehicle Come see the various vendors GO ARMY, BEAT SOUTHERN CAL & AKRON welcome to come to the training. who is 16 years old or older must and enjoy the numerous activities have photo identification. for all ages. Jefferson Hall grand opening The West Point community DUSA Education Grants West Point School PTO Book is invited to attend three days of Daughters of the United States Fair events to celebrate the opening of Army will be accepting applications West Point Elementary and Jefferson Hall. for their fall continuing education Middle Schools’ PTO Scholastic The first event is the Light and grants starting Monday through Book Fair is from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. Liberty Conference, scheduled for Oct. 3. 6-9 in the WPS New Gym Lobby. Monday and Tuesday in Room 144 Applicants must be DUSA The PTO Family events start of Thayer Hall. members by Sept. 30 to qualify. Oct. 8 with the Sunrise Shopping The conference, which runs A grant application may be from 7-8 a.m. and then Family 9:50 a.m.-4 p.m., both days, is obtained by e-mailing Karen Night from 5:30-8 p.m. scheduled to feature about 10 Schlicht at rkaschlicht@yahoo. The West Point community speakers who have studied Thomas com or at the DUSA gift shop in the is invited to attend and help raise Jefferson. museum. Call Schlicht at 446-1006 money for West Point Schools. A list of events, including the for more information. scheduled speakers, will be posted Basic Motorcycle Rider in the rotunda in Thayer Hall’s Tuition Assistance Guidance Course fourth floor. for FY08 The West Point Safety Office For more information, contact In preparation for year-end is offering the basic motorcycle Maj. Jeremy Finn at jeremy.finn@ close-out, Army Tuition Assistance rider course. usma.edu. registration will close Thursday You must attend both days of the The grand opening and for classes starting on or before two-day course and complete the dedication of Jefferson Hall is Sept. 30. course to register your motorcycle scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday. Enroll in classes through at West Point. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Virtual Education Center in The BMRC dates are: which is set to take place at the GoArmyEd before Thursday. • Oct. 6-7; building’s front door and the space If enrollment is attempted after • Oct. 16-17; between Jefferson Hall and the Thursday for courses that start • Oct. 18-19 (Cadet class, others Old Cadet Library, is scheduled to before Sept. 30, no TA will be if space available); include remarks from former vice awarded. • Oct. 20-21; chief of staff of the Army retired Contact the Education Center • Nov. 8-9 (Cadet class, others Gen. Richard A. Cody and Judge at 938-5389/3464 for more if space available.) At Your Leisure September 19, 2008 11 FMWR Blurbs Combined Arms Tailgate Register at ITR, 695 Buckner breakfast without breaking the Fitness Center. Army Family Team Building A Combined Arms Tailgate will Loop, or call 938-2401 with your bank. Children 6 years old and “The Brick,” is a 30-minute Volunteers are needed for take place at Howze Field Saturday credit card number. younger eat for free. indoor spin/30-minute outdoor run the Army Family Team Building following Army’s home football For all other information, please For more information, call class that will be held at 5:40-6:40 program. game versus Akron. call 938-6127. 938-5120. a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Opportunities are available It is open to the entire West Classes will be held rain for AFTB instructors and master Point community. Newcomer’s Welcome Brief Quarterback Luncheon or shine. All ability levels are trainers. For more information, call A Newcomer’s Welcome Brief Tickets welcome. Call 938-5654 for more 938-4307. will take place from 8 a.m.-noon Tickets for the Quarterback Reflective belt and running information. Thursday, ACS Bldg. 622. Luncheons at West Point Club are watch are recommended. West Point CYSS Day All newcomers join the currently on sale. For more information, call Fitness Instructors Needed West Point Child, Youth and orientation of the West Point The food line opens at 11:30 938-6490. Les Mills Body Combat School Services Day for Kids is community. a.m. Thursdays, and the luncheon instructors are needed. from noon-4 p.m. Sunday at the The event is open to all newly begins at noon. Post Library Fall Story Hour Contact the FMWR Fitness Youth Center, Bldg. 500. arrived personnel, both military For more information, call The West Point Post Library Center at 938-6490 for more The event features bouncing and civilian. 938-5120. will begin its fall story hour Oct. information. machines, games, crafts, spin art, For information, call 938- 14. cotton candy, ice cream social and 4621. Boot Camp at Fitness Center The sessions will be held at 10 giveaways. Boot Camp is available at the a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Command For more information, call 938- CDC Football Child Care FMWR Fitness Center at 9 a.m. Daily sessions are open to all Channel 8899/8525. The West Point Child every Monday. West Point community children Development Center is offering This one-hour class is ideal ages 3-5. 8/23 Teen Employment Readiness child care for Army home football for anyone who wants a more Pre-registration is required Sept. 19 - Sept. 26 Program games for a fee. challenging workout. each week. The ACS Teen Employment Reservations are required nine For more information, call Friday Readiness Program is hosting days before gameday. For more Beginner’s Running Group 938-2974. 8 a.m. Marina show an Interviewing Skills and Dress information, call 938-3921. The FMWR Fitness Center has 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch for Success Workshop at the a beginner’s running group from U.S. Army Soldier Show Noon Marina show Youth Center from 3:15-4:15 p.m. Krafts 4 Kids 9-9:30 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays The 2008 U.S. Army Soldier 1 p.m. Army Newswatch Tuesday. Krafts 4 Kids takes place and Fridays, through Oct. 24. Show comes to Eisenhower Hall 6 p.m. Marina show Call 938-3727 for more Saturday mornings from 10 a.m.- Meet at South Dock. Strollers at 5 p.m. Oct. 19. 7 p.m. Army Newswatch information. noon at the Craft Shop, Bldg. 648. welcome. Beginning runners will Free to the general public. To pre-register or for more work toward a two-mile goal. For information, call 938- Monday Ballroom Dance Lessons information, call 938-4812. Runs will be led by Certified 6497. 8 a.m. Marina show Ballroom dance lessons are Personal Trainer Andrea Ingram. 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch available starting Tuesday at West Point Club Breakfast Contact everywomanfitness@ CYSS Babysitting Classes Noon Marina show Cullum Hall. An all new Family-style hotmail.com or the FMWR Fitness West Point Child, Youth 1 p.m. Army Newswatch The class meets each Tuesday breakfast takes place every Sunday at 938-6490 to sign up or to get and School Servies is offering 6:30 p.m. Marina show from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for six at the West Point Club from 9 a.m.- more information. babysitting classes at ITR, Bldg. 7 p.m. Army Newswatch weeks. 1 p.m. 695. Single students welcome. Treat your Family to Sunday Grand Opening The classes run from 9 a.m.-4 Tuesday The grand opening of the West p.m. Oct. 30-31, for ages 12 and 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch Point Club’s Hudson Room patio is older. To register, call 938-3921. 10 a.m. Marina show 5-8 p.m. Sept. 26. 12:30 p.m. Marina show There will be a ribbon cutting Child care Co-op 1 p.m. Army Newswatch ceremony, free barbecue for all The child care co-op at the 4 p.m. Marina show who attend, live entertainment and FMWR Fitness Center is open from 6 p.m. Marina show a cash bar. 8:45-11:15 a.m. Monday-Friday 7 p.m. Army Newswatch For more information, call in accordance with the West Point 938-5120. Elementary School calendar to Wednesday parents with FMWR Fitness Center 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch Cross Training Challenge and CDC/YS privileges. 9:30 a.m. Marina show A new cross training challenge Parents must complete a brief 1 p.m. Army Newswatch will be offered at the FMWR VCCUS Training administered by 2 p.m. Marina show the CDC, and children must be 7 p.m. Army Newswatch registered with CDC/YS. 7:30 p.m. Marina show For more information, call 446-5140. Thursday 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch CYSS Coaches Needed 9 a.m. Marina show CYSS Sports is currently 1 p.m. Army Newswatch looking for volunteer coaches in 1:30 p.m. Marina show the following sports for the fall/ 7 p.m. Army Newswatch winter seasons: soccer -- all levels and ages, peewee hockey and Sept. 26 wrestling. 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch For more information about 1 p.m. Army Newswatch volunteering, call 938- 8896. 6:30 p.m. Army Newswatch 12 September 19, 2008 Army and Community Sports Clark, Lazzari take volleyball to another level By Eric S. Bartelt Clark, the brigade respect face all year and you just can’t executive officer, is a hard worker get better that way,” said Firstie The blitzkrieg known as Army on the court and has a bulldog co-captain outside hitter Elizabeth women’s volleyball has swiftly set mentality that when things aren’t Lazzari. “We can’t turn it on in a aside opponents early this season. going right for the team, she wants match like that and know how to This past weekend, the team the ball to come to her. handle that pressure against a team shined once more by winning all “ ( D u r i n g t h e Te m p l e with as good of talent if not more three of its matches at Syracuse in Tournament) there was a rotation talent than us. the Big Orange Tournament, which on the court that was struggling “We needed to learn how to concluded Sunday with a three- and (Clark) happened to be on defeat a better team and to stay game sweep of the Orangemen that rotation,” said head women’s confident in ourselves even when 25-18, 25-15, 25-23. volleyball coach Alma Kovaci. things aren’t going well, especially Firstie middle blocker Jamie “I took a timeout while we were when we have been blocked six Clark was named co-Most Valuable struggling and I said, ‘guys, rotation times in a row and have to figure Player of the tournament with Ohio two, we always struggle, what are out how to put the ball away on the University’s Ellen Herman as Army we going to do?’ and then Jamie next point,” she added. improved its season record to 8-1 goes, ‘give me the ball,’ … They The girls felt intimidated at first with the weekend sweep. went back in and Jamie gets the ball as they were handled easily by the Clark continued her stellar play and hits it straight down for a point University of Houston, but then by finishing with a .500 hitting and it was good to see. bounced back with a near victory percentage (36 kills, six errors in 60 “She will get the job done and versus Baylor in a close match that attempts) that rocketed her season she expects that from everybody was won by two points in the final hitting percentage to .422. else,” she added about the Pueblo, set and then their most glorious The two-time Patriot League Colo., native. “She’s one of the moment, defeating the University first-team middle blocker is intent toughest persons out (on the of Oklahoma. on being one of the best hitters in court).” “Beating Oklahoma, a Top 25 the Patriot League as she has been The team’s ultimate goal team in the nation, for us was a for the past three seasons. is to win the Patriot League confidence boost,” Lazzari said. “I’m a big statistics player championship, which has been “It was the realization that when and my biggest goal every year dominated by American University coach Kovaci says we are good, we is to lead the Patriot League in for seven straight seasons. Army actually are. If we can beat or play hitting percentage and to be ranked is the only team in the PL to have tough with those teams, there’s no nationally, which I’ve achieved,” beaten American in that timeframe, reason why we shouldn’t win the Clark said. “I was about 30th which has happened twice, the first Patriot League.” nationally last year in hitting time in Clark’s plebe year. Lazzari is not a shrinking violet Firstie co-captain outside hitter Elizabeth Lazzari and the rest of percentage and first in the Patriot Chances are very good that on the court or a volleyball player the Army Black Knights face No.6-ranked Southern Cal at 5 p.m League … and I hope to continue Army will give American a run without talent. She was recruited to today at Christl Arena. Ph o t o Co u r t e s y o f At h l e t i c Co mm u n i c a t i o n s that this year.” for the title this year with their go to a school such as University power or athleticism. probability that Army will be seen One of four firsties, co-captain expanded exigent schedule, which of Arizona, which was ranked in “During recruiting, we look in a good light on television as Clark has put the onus on her includes No. 6-ranked Southern the Top 5 when they recruited her, for those players who have that X the game will be seen nationally classmates’ shoulders to succeed Cal 5 p.m. today at the West Point but decided to come to West Point factor about them,” she added, “and on ESPNU (Time Warner Cable where they’ve failed the past Challenge at Christl Arena. where she has been PL “Rookie of Liz is one of them.” Channel 170 here), which can help couple of seasons with first round The spring offered Army its first the Year” and a two-time first-team Lazzari is on Army’s Top 10 build the team’s recruiting base for exits from the Patriot League glimpse at playing teams outside Patriot League outside hitter. career list for kills and digs and the future. Tournament. their comfort zone while playing in The brigade staff corps squad has been a special player for the “It’s important to show we “We all have that heartache a Top 25 Tournament in Texas. officer from Seal Beach, Calif., past three years at Army. She got play good volleyball here because from last year,” Clark said about “Up until last spring, we’d has never been a “lay in the weeds” to tryout for the U.S. Women’s I didn’t even know West Point losing to Colgate in a five-set always played teams that were at our type of person -- she always has National Volleyball Team for the existed until my sophomore year thriller during the fall. “We all have level if not below and our toughest been in the forefront even when Olympics last March, which she of high school when Alma came a stronger desire to be a little bit competition was American. They playing with players who had more called the most nerve-racking thing up to talk to me at one of my better this year.” would be the toughest team we talent or towered over her, which she’s ever done. tournaments,” Lazzari said. “To get happens often in volleyball. Although she was humbled by it a chance to be televised against SC “I first saw her at a tournament all it “reminded me why I love the is great, to put our name out there in California,” Kovaci said. “All sport so much. Just seeing the talent and to get people to think, ‘Oh! I her teammates were big and going and how good those girls were kind of wanted to go to the East to Pac-10 schools and I looked at around me just reminded me how Coast and a place like West Point, this little kid, it was Liz. I was like much I had to work on to hopefully that’s interesting and it’s a part of ‘wow,’ she was the captain and the get another chance to tryout in the the Army,’ … it gets people to think one that got people together and it future.” in their head to look into it. didn’t matter if the other girls were Like Clark, Lazzari is hyped to “West Point is a special place 6’5” or had more skills than her play Southern Cal, especially when and it takes a special person to get because her leadership on the court, you factor in that she played with through this place and want to be her hard work and determination many of the same girls growing up here,” she added. “So hopefully we brought the team together and that in southern California. can catch a few strong hearts out caught my eye more so than her With that excitement is the there watching the game.” Army and Community Sports September 19, 2008 13 Dual sport Morgan full of energy Story and photo by “While the rest of the team was for the cross country season. Eric S. Bartelt doing pre-season camp, she was “Triathlons have definitely on an (AIAD) trip to Guatemala, made me stronger,” Morgan said. “I A trip to Guatemala during the which was an incredible experience participate in triathlons because I’m summer is an attractive deal for for her, but she’s also been working so passionate about it. I just love it. any cadet, especially a trip that off less summer training than most I think it’s helped me not get injured enhances the cadet’s individual and is still getting a lot done with for the past three years.” development as a future leader. it,” she added. “It makes us excited Her start to the 2008 cross Cow Ashley Morgan was for what she will continue to build county season is a surprise to her involved in humanitarian work that on.” because she was relatively limited was a part of a water monitoring Morgan’s fourth-place finish in her preparation time for the project to help the Guatemalan against Cornell wasn’t a small season because of her AIAD trip people maintain a sanitary water feat considering the Big Red ranks to Guatemala. system. highly in the region. She was the “I’m really surprised at my Morgan spent 16 days on that only Army runner to break in the strong start,” Morgan explained. Advanced Individual Academic Top 10, breaking Cornell’s pack of “I didn’t get in my training this Development mission, all the while strong runners. summer because of the trip to not giving much time to her athletic Although running the West Point Guatemala, so I didn’t get a good prowess in the triathlon and cross Golf Course is often a daunting task base and I was really concerned country disciplines. as part of the cross country race by that. Even though she didn’t spend trail, it was extraordinarily tough “The goal is to get in about much time training this summer, against Cornell with the heavy 70 miles a week (during summer Morgan has come out blazing this rain. training), but I was training at cross country season as she finished “I ran hard, figuring it can’t get about 10 miles a week,” she added. first at the Army Open Aug. 29 and any worse than this,” Morgan said. “However, I feel the break helped fourth versus Cornell in a dual meet “Training here on these hills all the make me stronger and stay fresh Sept. 12 at West Point. time, with the rain, we’re used to it. longer, which has helped me with In the week between those two So this is to our advantage. I had my times (early in the season).” cross county meets, Morgan also fun out there and that was my goal The 2007 National Triathlon finished first in a triathlon event to for this race -- to have fun -- since Champion for her age group and further cement her indefatigable it is early in the season.” third place finisher at the Triathlon nature. Coming off of back-to-back World Championships in Hamburg, “Ashley has done a tremendous weekends where she won, one Germany, believes the women’s job,” said Army women’s head cross would think she would be too tired cross country team will surprise country coach Laura Kirchgarber. to succeed again, but she returned some people this fall. “She has stepped up and is really fit with a vengeance against Cornell. “We’re trying to get the whole right now. She trains for triathlons She feels that participating in team to pack up this year because and trains with our team. triathlons makes her more durable we’ve got an excellent group of girls,” Morgan said. “Our primary goal this year is to get everyone together and pull each other along, especially with us being Army and we’re built here to push each other to do our best as a team.” Kirchgarber is impressed by the high volume that Morgan has taken upon herself because triathlons and cross country require much training to be successful. Ashley Morgan has had a strong start to the 2008 cross country The hope is that Morgan will be season with her first-place finish at the Army Open and her most a high finisher in many races along recent fourth-place finish Sept. 12 against Cornell. with Firstie captain Megan Curran, success in the spring can easily The team has been predicted for who is coming off a sensational translate to a strong fall cross a PL fourth-place finish, but that spring by winning the Patriot country season. doesn’t discourage the group from League track and field title in “Anytime you can come off a proving its critics to be wrong. the 10,000 meters with a time of good track season, you will feel a “I think we have the ability 37:31.22. little bit faster,” Kirchgarber said. to surprise and do better than our Curran, despite her unusually “And when you have that kind of predictions,” Kirchgarber said. “I low 34th place finish in last year’s success, you want to build off of think it definitely won’t be an easy cross country PL finals, will make that.” task and we have our work cut out waves as the season progresses. Kirchgarber feels that Cows for us, but over the course of the She didn’t participate against Toni Oestmann, Stephanie next seven weeks we really need Cornell, but opened the season with Schoeneman, Yearling Christina to keep hitting our milestones and a second place finish at the Army Rath and Plebe Chelsea Prahl will continue having good workouts and Open, 13 seconds behind Morgan. step up and pack up well with races. If we do that, we’ll see what Kirchgarber said that Curran’s Curran and Morgan this season. happens from there.” 14 September 19, 2008 Army and Community Sports

Sports calendar Sept. 19 - Sept. 28 Corps Sep t . 26-28 -- Wo me n ’s Te n n i s , Ea s t e r n Fr i d a y -- Wo me n ’s So c c e r , Ch a mp i o n s h i p s , Li c h t e n be r g / Go ve r n o r ’s Cu p @ Al b a n y , Ma l e k Te n n i s Ce n t e r s , Al l 3 p.m. Da y .

Fr i d a y -- Vo l l e y b a l l , We s t Sep t . 26 -- Sw i mm i n g a n d Po i n t Ch a l l e n g e , Ch r i s t l Di v i n g , Bl a c k a n d Go l d Ar e n a v s . So u t h e r n Sc r i mm a g e , Cr a n d a l l Po o l California, 5 p.m. (ESPNU) (Ar v i n Gy m ), 5 p.m.

Fr i d a y -- Sw i mm i n g a n d Sep t . 26 -- Wo me n ’s So c c e r Di v i n g , Da v i d Be r s t e i n (e x h .), @ Ma r i s t , Po u g h k eep s i e , Cr a n d a l l Po o l (Ar v i n Gy m ), 7 p.m. 5 p.m. Sep t . 27 -- Fo o t b a l l @ Te x a s Fr i d a y -- Me n ’s So c c e r , BSC A&M, Co l l e g e St a t i o n , Te x a s , Fa l l Cl a s s i c v s . Bi r m i n g h a m 12:35 p.m. (VERSUS) So u t h e r n @ Bi r m i n g h a m , Al a ., 7:30 p.m. Club

Sa t u r d a y -- Fo o t b a l l v s . Sa t u r d a y -- Wo me n ’s Ru g b y @ Ak r o n , Michie St a d i u m , Pr o v i de n c e Co l l e g e , He’s the Gann 1 p.m. (ESPN CLASSIC) Pr o v i de n c e , R.I, 1 p.m. Cow defensive tackle Mike Gann (#93) wraps his arms around New Hampshire running back Chad Kackert during a 28-10 loss to the Wildcats Sept. 6. Gann had one of his best games Su n d a y -- Wo me n ’s So c c e r , Sep t . 26 -- Bo x i n g , Fr i d a y with a sack and a fumble recovery. Gann and the rest of the Black Knights return to action Go ve r n o r ’s Cu p v s . Si e n a @ Ni g h t Fi g h t s , So u t h Bo x i n g at 1 p.m. Saturday as they face Akron at Michie Stadium. Jo h n Pe l l i n o /DOIM MMB Al b a n y , 11 a.m. Ro o m (Ar v i n Gy m ), 4:30 p.m.

Su n d a y -- Me n ’s So c c e r , BSC Sep t . 27 -- Me n ’s Ru g b y v s . Fa l l Cl a s s i c v s . Air Fo r c e @ No r w i c h , An de r s o n Ru g b y CLUB RESULTS Bi r m i n g h a m , a l a ., 11 a.m. Co mp l e x , No o n . • Women’s Rugby -- This year, the team was sure penalty by Army right before the Women’s Army Rugby competed not to fall into the same trap, half that allowed Harvard’s flyhalf Su n d a y -- So f t b a l l v s . Sep t . 28 -- Wo me n ’s Ru g b y in the Beantown Tournament in avenging the bitter loss from a to convert the penalty kick to Ru t g e r s (DH), Ar m y So f t b a l l v s . Co n n e c t i c u t , An de r s o n Amherst, Mass., Saturday and year ago. make the score 15-6 at the half. Co mp l e x , 1 p.m. Ru g b y Co mp l e x , 2 p.m. Sunday. Army kicked off to begin the Coming out in the second half, The A- and B-sides combined game, and Firstie Steve Dwyer Army found its rhythm -- scoring for a 5-2 record over the two-day delivered a big hit on the opposing tries by Wilson, Cow flanker tournament. lock, which set the tone for the Jeremy Huggins and Yearling WAR A-side shutout Cornell rest of the hard-hitting match flanker Dave Geib. 24-0 Saturday and then followed between these two Northeast Geib scored a try early in the that win with another victory rugby powers. second half followed by Wilson against Yale 29-0. After a turnover, and a ruck who scored from 10 meters out The B-side defeated a mixed close to the Harvard 5-meter line, as he powered his way through team 45-0, and then lost a tiebreaker Cow Mark Wilson picked the ball the Crimson defense, thus making to Middlebury. to his left and made a nice offload the score 25-6. During Sunday’s matches, pass to Firstie captain Tommy Nonetheless, Harvard the A-side lost early in the day Sandonato, who supported the attempted a comeback as they to Brown 10-5, but they bounced play and flew into the try zone for raced down the left sideline back to beat Cornell in a tie- Army’s first score. following a scrum to cut the breaker. The B-side destroyed Later in the half, Firstie winger deficit to 26-11 following their Cornell 52-0. The A-side squad Bobby O’Neill extended Army’s conversion kick. placed third out of eight teams at lead with a try that started with But, Army put the game away the tournament. Firstie 8-Man Austin McNaul after Huggins’ second try in the picking the ball up to his left, half with 10 minutes to go in the • Men’s Rugby -- Army making a 5-meter pass to Firstie game and a conversion by Wagner Men’s Rugby A-side got a measure scrumhalf John Wagner who to put Army up 32-11 as they held of revenge Saturday as they beat dished it off to O’Neill for the on for a huge early season win. Harvard 32-11 at the Anderson score. The B-side game against Rugby Complex here. Harvard cut into Army’s lead Harvard was a one-sided affair as Last season, Army was stunned at 10-3, but the Black Knights well with a final score of 59-0 in in a loss to Harvard that served recovered. Sandonato scored favor of Army. as a wake-up call for the rest of another try for West Point to make Men’s Army Rugby plays Yale the season, culminating in a New it 15-3. Saturday in New London, Conn., England Rugby Football Union The Crimson found itself back for their second league game of Championship. in the game, however, after a the season. Army and Community Sports September 19, 2008 15 Army Cycling takes third at Nationals By Cow Joseph Perez the women’s 2-kilometer time Cycling Team trails and concluded Saturday with Firstie Steve Pingree (front) and the men’s points race, which is a Yearling Nick Wheeler lead the The Army Cycling team had grueling 45-lap race with the entire way to the team’s third-place a great three-day performace field of top collegiate male cyclists finish at the National Collegiate Sept. 11 through Saturday and in the nation. Track Cycling Championships celebrated a third-place finish at the The cadet cyclists demonstrated Saturday in Colorado Springs, National Collegiate Track Cycling their skills Saturday when they Colo. Ph o t o By Ma r k Pe r e z Championships in Colorado competed in the men’s 1-kilometer Springs, Colo. time trials, the women’s 200- and After three days of tough racing 500-meter time trails, men’s and at the 7-11 Velodrome at the United women’s sprints, the male and States Olympic Training Center, female team pursuits and an Italian the team finished as the third-best Team Pursuit, which is a race that Division II cycling team in the requires male and female riders to country. race as a team for two kilometers. Firsties Courtney Rehwoldt and This race takes advantage of Steve Pingree, Cows Kelsey Hassin each of the team member’s track and Joe Perez and Yearlings Stacie cycling skills and requires that each Burak and Nick Wheeler earned of the five riders lead the team for the team’s third-place distinction a lap. after competing in 11 separate races Of particular note, the team testing their ability to generate is grateful for the logistical speed, endure pain and apply assistance provided by the U.S. tactical skill on the 333-meter Air Force Academy Cycling sloped track. team. They provided the team The championships began Sept. lodging, transportation, and 11 with the men’s 3-kilometer and accommodations. 16 September 19, 2008 Army and Community Sports Ultimate Frisbee Standings *Standings through Sept. 12 W - L 1. DPE/EECS 7 - 0 2. BTD 5 - 1 3. DMI 4 - 1 4. SYS ENG 4 - 1 5. ENGLISH 3 - 1 6. SOC. SCI. 4 - 2 7. PHYSICS 4 - 3 8. DFL/GENE 3 - 3 9. HISTORY 3 - 3 10. BS&L 1 - 3 11. C/ME 1 - 3 12. C&LS 1 - 7 13. MEDDAC/CHAP 1 - 8 14. MATH 0 - 5

Flag Football Standings *Standings through Sept. 12 W - L 1. ODIA 2 - 0 2. MPs 2 - 0 3. 105TH ANG 1 - 1 4. MEDDAC 1 - 1 5. STEWART MAR. #1 0 - 1 6. STEWART MAR. #2 0 - 1 7. USCC/BTD 0 - 2