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Plebe-Parent Weekend From March 8-10, the parents and family members of fi rst-year cadets were given the unique opportunity to view West Point through their cadets’ eyes. Parents viewed their cadets marching in formation (above) and got a glimpse of what they are learning in the classroom (right). See Page 3 for story on Plebe-Parent Weekend. Photos by Kathy Eastwood/PV (above) and Michael Lopez/DPTMS (riGht) 2 March 22, 2018 News & Features Pointer View Reflecting on the National Vietnam War Veterans Day By Sherman Fleek and Dave Nagle respectful welcomes upon their arrival on USMA Command Historian and USMA American soil. This war did not come without Speech Writer cost. More than 58,000 American service National Vietnam War Veterans Day is on members were killed and, never to return. Of March 29. It honors the men and women who this tragic loss of life, 334 were graduates of served and sacrificed during the longest conflict West Point. National Vietnam War Veterans Day in history. recognizes the military service of these men and It was on March 29, 1973, when American women who answered the call to serve their combat and combat support units withdrew from country when she needed them. South Vietnam. However, by the war’s end in They didn’t make the decisions to go to war. 1975, more than three million American men Hundreds of West Point officers served in the and women would serve in Vietnam, including war with three of the four Military Assistance hundreds of members of the Long Gray Line. Command-Vietnam commanders attending the Generations later, veterans of this time academy. In addition, many of the names on period are gaining the respect that was not so prominent buildings throughout the campus freely given upon their return. Involving five honor these fallen brothers in arms—Holleder, U.S. presidents, crossing nearly two decades, Arvin, Enners and Nathe. and 500,000 U.S. military personnel, Vietnam “The Wall That Heals,” a mobile three- left an indelible mark on the American psyche. quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans The U.S. Military Academy was closely Memorial (The Wall) in Washington, D.C., is involved with the war, when one of the largest scheduled to be in the Hudsin Valley region in construction programs in West Point history Newburgh, , Aug. 1-5. occurred during the war to accommodate the On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we “The Wall That Heals,” the traveling 250-foot mobile replica of the Vietnam Corps of Cadets, which nearly doubled in recognize the service and duty rendered by all Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C., came to West Point from Oct. 22- number. servicemen and women of this era. So, thank a 25, 2015. It will return to the region to Newburgh, N.Y., from Aug. Returning veterans did not always receive Vietnam veteran. 1-5 this year. Photos by Michelle Eberhart/DPTMS BBC Foundation accepting applications for annual academic scholarship program By Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the post-secondary Applications are now being accepted for educational goals of residents who live in a the Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation Balfour Beatty community. Scholarship Program for the 2018-19 About 300 academic scholarships have academic year. All residents living in Balfour been awarded to residents, including active Beatty Communities housing—including duty service members and their dependents, spouses and children—who are pursuing a since the program was established in 2009. degree are eligible to apply. Scholarship awards range from $1,000 The Balfour Beatty Communities to $2,500, with the potential for being larger Foundation Scholarship Program recognizes for exceptional submissions. Achievements those residents who are students or aspiring made by our applicants, both in academics students excelling academically and looking and community participation, consistently to make a difference both in and out of the inspire us every year. classroom. We’re honored to be able to assist them Scholarship applicants must currently in their academic endeavors through our reside in Balfour Beatty Communities scholarship program. housing and plan to attend or already attend an For more details regarding scholarship accredited college or university on a full-time requirements and to complete an online basis in the fall of 2018, or be enrolled in a application, visit the foundation’s website, program of study designed to transfer directly www.bbcommunitiesfoundation.org. National Vietnam War Veterans Day is on March 29. It honors the men and into a four-year program. Applications must be submitted no later than women who served and sacrificed during the longest conflict in United States The Balfour Beatty Communities March 30. history.

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[email protected] Pointer View IN FOCUS: PLEBE-PARENT WEEKEND March 22, 2018 3 Class of 2021 welcomes parents, friends for Plebe-Parent Weekend Story by Kathy Eastwood he should function within the regimental staff. Staff Writer “The Plebe-Parent Weekend is the first opportunity for our class to truly show our Plebes had just one more thing to do before parents how much we have developed since embarking on spring break, entertaining their R-Day,” Class of 2021 Cadet Christopher parents for the annual Plebe-Parent Weekend Ploch, regimental PPW commanding officer, March 8-10. The plebes took their parents said. “As a class, we were dedicated to on a tour of West Point and the barracks, putting our best foot forward in order to make visiting classes, speaking to instructors and our parents and the academy proud. Cadet demonstrating what they have learned about Bribiesca and I had the utmost confidence that parade formation and marching with the our class would prove just that.” PPW Review. The event culminated with the Parents began the weekend by attending unveiling of the class crest and class motto, an informal reception where they could meet “Until the Battle is Won” at the evening with fellow Class of 2021 parents at the Thayer banquet. Hotel, toured the U.S. Military Academy Plebes were handed the responsibility library, attended presentations on academics in ensuring that the PPW was executed with regarding the selection of majors and the precision as directed by the Brigade Tactical curriculum, toured the newly-renovated West Department. Point Visitors Center, uniform factory, the “Our function for the PPW is less about Superintendent’s residence and the West Point decisiveness and more about effectiveness,” museum. Class of 2021 Cadet Emersen Bribiesca, Parents Dennis and Sally Hurley came regimental PPW executive officer, said. “Our from Pittsburgh and were waiting for their duty is to take the mission and tasks assigned cadets, Class of 2021 Cadet Collin Hurley to us by the Brigade Tactical Department along with his brother Class of 2019 Cadet and develop a plan to accomplish these Spencer Hurley. goals through our cadet chain of command. “We love it here, we were here for Spencer’s Preparation for the event really means putting PPW but we haven’t seen Collin since ourselves in a strong position to tackle any Acceptance Day,” Dennis said. “We are proud changes that arise during the weekend.” of both. Spencer looked at the Naval Academy Bribiesca said he conferred with the current but he went to the West Point Summer Leader brigade officer, Class of 2018 Cadet Jack Experience and decided on West Point. Collin Montgomery, in order to gain better insight knew right away that he wanted to come to about his role as an executive officer during West Point.” PPW, which helped to define his duties and how Teresa Walker traveled from Dallas/Fort U.S. Military Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr. speaks to the Class of 2021 and their guests at the Plebe-Parent Weekend banquet March 10 at the Cadet Mess. (Above) Also unveiled during the banquet, behind Caslen, is the Class of 2021’s crest with motto, “Until the Battle is Won.” Photo by Michael Lopez/DPTMS Worth to visit with her daughter Evan. Rapp is a 1984 graduate of West Point, “I was nervous, it’s an unknown, but I am former commandant of the U.S. Army War on every mom page and parent page there is,” College in Carlisle, , from 2014- Teresa said. “It’s a long way to travel here, but 2017, served as commanding general for we write each other often and I have three first National Support Element for the U.S. military cousins that are here so I know that she has in Afghanistan, commandant of the U.S. someone here she knows.” Corps of Cadets from 2009-2011 and served Class of 2021 Cadet Connor Bogner met as commander of the northwestern division of his father, Mark, after completing morning the Army Corps of Engineers. classes. Mark traveled from Denver. Both “To stand here, near where Douglas were looking forward to spending some time MacArthur stood is awe inspiring,” Rapp together since they haven’t seen each other said. “In three short years, you are going to since Acceptance Day. graduate into a world of considerable challenge “We were extremely proud of him when he and opportunity. You will face a domestic and wanted to go to West Point,” Mark said. “And international environment the likes of which I we supported him 100 percent.” could never imagine. Connor is happy that he made that decision. “It is daunting to peer into the unknown. “It is very stressful,” Connor said. “It is The best we can do is continue to learn, grow, harder than anything I have gone through. But adapt and work hard. We must embark on a I wanted to be in the military and go to college, lifetime of learning and growing to be that so I applied to West Point. It’s very stressful, leader of character. A vital part of that character and harder than anything I’ve gone through, but is that innate respect for other people,” Rapp it is also knowing that I am part of the Long added. “The interconnected nature of our world Gray Line and being a part of something bigger today and the inclusion of cultures and values than myself that is satisfying.” is a fact of life that we Americans cannot During the banquet, retired Maj. Gen. avoid. You joined the U.S. military to secure William Rapp, currently military affairs the homeland, you will have to embrace the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2021 Cadet Connor Bogner and his father, Mark, lecturer and director of the National Security strength that is found in individual difference take in the sites of West Point March 9 during Plebe-Parent Weekend. Fellows program at Harvard Kennedy School, and multiculturalism. We are better as a country Photo by Kathy Eastwood/PV spoke to the Class of 2021 as the guest speaker. if we are open and inclusive of all people.” 4 March 22, 2018 Pointer View selects first female drum major Story and photos by Kathy Eastwood as she serves the band with her husband, third horn player, Sgt. for the Dallas Symphony,” Caluori said. “After we got married in Staff Writer 1st Class Nicholas Caluori. 2008, we moved to West Point the following year and I auditioned Nicole Caluori graduated from State University in for the band and was accepted.” The West Point Band selected long-time band member and Tallahassee, Florida, and began her master’s degree studies at Caluori said the audition was a bit daunting especially when French horn player Staff Sgt. Nicole Caluori as their drum major. Southern Methodist University in Dallas before deciding to do she had to audition behind a screen. In doing so, she became the first female drum major in the history freelance work in music. “They put you behind the screen to audition so they can’t of the band. Caluori is part of a duo of horn players in the band “I was subbing with the New World Symphony and played tell whether you female or male,” Caluori explained. “I then had to speak to the command sergeant major and then after I was accepted, I went to basic training. Once I completed basic, I was promoted to staff sergeant.” West Point Band Head Drum Major Sgt. Maj. Glenn West said that the band advertises band positions in military publications and online. “We ask musicians for a recording and then invite them to an audition,” West said. “Here, they perform selected pieces, then the final candidates go to a verbal interview with the command sergeant major to see if they are a good fit. Once they are offered a position, we send them through basic training and after completion they come to the band and are promoted to staff sergeant. We want to ensure they are qualified for the Army.” After playing for the band for nine years, Caluori decided she would try for the open drum major position and auditioned. “I wanted that leadership role,” Caluori said. “I’ve been with the band for nine years and felt comfortable being in the front. I drilled with Sgt. Maj. West in January. “My first foray as a drum major was at the Plebe-Parent Review. I had some butterflies, but as a performer, I just reminded myself to take deep breaths. I was happy with the way it turned out,” she added. Caluori comes from a family of musicians, her maternal grandparents were music majors at the New England Conservatory and her grandfather had a master’s degree in conducting. “My grandmother wanted to be a conductor, but my grandfather said there are no female conductors, but she was always connected to music,” Caluori said. “My mom was an acapella singer and I have a cousin who does a lot of pop music in Spain.” Caluori began with studying piano, which gave her some musical background, but she took to the French horn, although she is teaching her eldest daughter piano. Staff Sgt. Nicole Caluori made her first appearance As a drum major, Caluori has a lot of responsibilities. Drum out in front of the West Point Band at the Plebe-Parent majors are the leaders of the band, much like a conductor is to a Weekend Review March 10. The West Point Band band or orchestra, and they ensure discipline and conduct, they ensure that rehearsals and productions run smoothly and add to selected the long-time band member and French the overall showmanship of the band during performances with horn player as their drum major just recently. In doing their own performance as drum major. so, she became the first female drum major in the West described the responsibilities of a drum major as history of the band. Caluori graduated from Florida someone with leadership abilities, the ability to communicate State University in Tallahassee, Florida, and began and physical ability with movement. her master’s degree studies at Southern Methodist “It’s a big commitment,” West said. “A lot of preparation goes University in Dallas before deciding to do freelance into marching and all the pressure is on the drum major. Everyone work in music. “I was subbing with the New World makes mistakes, but the point is to go on. It’s a different skill set Symphony and played for the Dallas Symphony,” and Caluori has demonstrated all that.” Caluori said. “After we (Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Caluori) got married in 2008, we moved to West Point the following year and I auditioned for the band and was accepted.” Pointer View IN FOCUS: CADET ACTIVITIES March 22, 2018 5 2017-18 cadet club activities

Judo: The Army West Point Judo team attended a competition clinic put on by USA Judo, with World and Olympic champion Tong Wen (China), and the Judo Collegiate National Championships March 10-11 at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. During the national championships, the Army West Point teams earned high marks by placing in the team championships in Men’s Elite (first place), Women’s Elite (third place), Men’s Novice (first place) and Women’s Novice (first place). In the Elite Division, individual champions/runners-up and All-Americans were: First place/All- American, Women’s 57kg—Monica Schmelzenbach; First place/All-American, Men’s 100kg—Sheldon Dillman; First place/All-American, Men’s +100kg—Jaryn Villegas; Second place/All-American, Men’s 60kg—Ariunbold Munkhtur; Second place/All-American, Men’s 81kg—Ylli Dalladaku; Second place/ All-American, Men’s 90kg—Samir Streatfield (photo above); and second place/All-American, Men’s 100kg—Jake Pare. There is only one first-class cadet in the Elite Division earning a place, so the team is looking forward to repeat success next year while hosting nationals. 6 March 22, 2018 Pointer View

Seven WPMS students win county poster contest; Navarro earns Grand Prize On Monday, the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Council of Orange County visited the West Point Middle School to announce the seven local winners of ADAC’s 31st annual Substance Abuse Prevention Poster Design Contest. Nine hundred sixteen entries were submitted from children throughout Orange County. The winning posters will be presented on tour and displayed in local malls and government offices throughout the county. Among the honorable mention winners from the West Point Middle School were: Genevieve Oakley (Grade 8), Patricia Gibby (Grade 7), Brandon Reed (Grade 7), Lilianne Osuna (Grade 8), Madalyn Bruhl (Grade 8) and Luke School (Grade 7). Ava Navarro (Grade 8) won the Grand Prize for her Spanish entry. The students will receive their awards in a special ceremony on May 11 at SUNY Orange Newburgh Campus. (Above photo) Navarro holds her Grand Prize-winning Spanish Poster next to Mary Alice Presto, one of the 2018 Poster Contest coordinators, during the announcement at West Point Middle School. Courtesy Photo Pointer View March 22, 2018 7 #USMA Social Scene

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Applicants should apply through the online application 0535 or email [email protected]; and FEATURED ITEM system at www.olasjobs.org. • Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Gina Funaro at 845-398-4102 or email [email protected]. Highland Falls Men’s ASA/USA Softball League Disabled American Veterans golf outing Graduate studies: The Highland Falls Men’s ASA/USA Softball League is The fifth annual Disabled American Veterans golf outing is • John Jay College of Criminal Justice–master’s degree in looking for teams to add to its league. scheduled for June 14 at West Point Golf Course. public administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 or League begins in early May and continues through early It starts with registration at 7 a.m and a Captain’s Choice email [email protected]; and August. Games are played at 6 and 7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday Scramble at 8 a.m. Dinner and award presentation follow • University–master’s degrees in school weekly. There is flexibility available when scheduling. There immediately after the outing. All golfers are welcomed. counseling, mental health counseling and marriage and family are approximately 20 games on the schedule. counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email There is a $250 team registration fee and $25 per game fee Instrument drive [email protected]. for umpires. The deadline for signing up is April 13. Have instruments that you don’t use or need anymore? The For more details and to register, contact Aaron Falk, Highland Falls Intermediate School Band program needs your Army Personnel Testing programs Highland Falls Recreation Department, at 845-446-4280. help. Contact [email protected] if you The Army Education Center at West Point offers Army have a used instrument that you would like to donate. Personnel Testing programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, DLPT, Instruments needed include flute, trumpet, clarinet, tuba, SIFT through the DA and DLI. Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. trombone, any saxophone, bassoon, bass clarinet, oboe, French Call the Testing Center at 845-938-3360 or email gwenn. ANNOUNCEMENTS horn or percussion instruments. [email protected] for details or an appointment.

West Point Half Marathon West Point Lending Library Employee Assistance Program The Army West Point Marathon team is hosting the eighth The West Point Community Lending Library at 126 West Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program annual West Point Half Marathon Fallen Comrades Run at 9 Washington Road is located on the second floor. that provides free and confidential counseling for civilians, family a.m. Sunday at West Point. A kids run is scheduled for 9:20 a.m. WPFH library has a variety of books to choose from, members and retirees. The race includes chip timing, a technical race shirt, finisher’s such as children’s books, drama, history, mystery, best sellers, The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- medal, post-race snacks and category prizes. biographies, etc. The library is now open during business hours Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road. To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/ everyday and is ready for visitors to come check out books, For details, call 845-938-1039. WestPoint/FallenComradesHalf Marathon. study, do homework or stay and enjoy its tranquil reading room.

Sunday events at the Cadet Chapel Little Free Library OUTSIDE THE GATES The upcoming events at the Cadet Chapel through 2018: Hazel Calway, a fifth grader at West Point Middle School • Sunday—No recital (preparation for SNS Palm Sunday); and an avid reader, started a Little Free Library, located at 306D Volkssport Club at West Point event • April 1—No recital (Easter); Alexander Place on West Point. Join the Volkssport Club at West Point for its first spring • April 8, 2:30 p.m.—Bruce Xu, finalist, National Young The purpose of the LFL is to share books, bring people walk. Meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Highland Falls Market, Artist Competition in organ performance; together and create communities of readers. 447 Main Street, Highland Falls. • April 15, 2:30 p.m.—Victoria Shields, First Presbyterian The Little Free Libraries are small, front-yard book exchanges Photo ID will be required to enter West Point. Walk either Church, New Canaan, Connecticut. numbering 50,000 around the world in 70 countries. the 7K or 11K trails through historic residential and academic More recitals will be posted when information is available. The mission of the LFL is to encourage children to read areas with beautiful Hudson River views. Check them out on Facebook at West Point Cadet Chapel Organ during the fall months. Hazel’s LFL is open 24 hours, seven days The walk is free. It is suitable for strollers; dogs on a leash Recitals. a week. To learn more, visit littlefreelibrary.org. are welcome. For details, call 845-446-4709.

West Point Commissary closure School Break Mini Camp for Ages 6-9 The West Point Commissary will be closed April 1 for Easter. EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS Looking for some spring break vacation fun? The Nature Museum is hosting its popular nature-based Re-registration for West Point Schools Army Career Skills Program School Break Mini Camp for children ages 6-9 at the Outdoor It’s re-registration time at West Point Elementary and Middle The Army’s Career Skills Program (CSP) prepares Soldiers Discovery Center on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road Schools. A personalized re-registration packet was already sent for civilian employment through first-class apprenticeships, on- in Cornwall. home with third-quarter report cards. the-job training, job shadowing, internships and employment The camp runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through March Re-registration for both the elementary and middle schools skills training. 30, which can be attended by the day or for the whole week. will take place from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. April 23-27 at the Soldiers are eligible to participate in an Army CSP up to 180 Each day, campers will join the museum’s environmental West Point Elementary School Conference Room. days prior to separation from the Army and after completion of educators to explore and play in the fields, ponds and forests. All returning families are asked to attend re-registration—do the mandatory five-day SFL-TAP workshop. Campers should bring a lunch and refillable water bottle. not send packets back to school with students. The school will The use of permissive temporary duty (PTDY) to attend a Pre-paid registration is required. Register by the day or for the only accept withdrawal forms from students. CSP more than 50 miles away from the Soldier’s duty station full five-day session. There is an admission fee. New student packets for all grade levels will be available may be granted at the commander’s discretion. For details and to register, visit hhnm.org or call 845-534- during re-registration or you may pre-register new students at the Interested transitioning service members can contact Drew 5506, ext. 204. following website—https://registration.dodea.edu/. Mierva at [email protected] or stop by the Army Education Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Holy Innocents Thrift Shop in Highland Falls Department of Physical Education community fitness The Highland Falls Holy Innocents Thrift Shop at 401 Main session Army Career Tracker ‘Lunch and Learn Sessions’ Street, Highland Falls, is open to the public. The Department of Physical Education is continuing its HQDA G3/5/7 is conducting virtual Army Career Tracker Come find a great selection of clothes, books, sports community fitness sessions during the spring (ACT) “Lunch and Learn Sessions” every Wednesday at 1 p.m. equipment, jewelry and other household items. The shop is open The next general fitness activity is Ultimate Frisbee April The sessions are designed to benefit careerists in all career Wednesdays (3:30-5:30 p.m.), Thursdays (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) and 25 at Daly Field. programs at all levels and grades, enabling them to better leverage Saturdays (10 a.m.-1 p.m). ACT for professional development. Additionally, the shop accepts gently used clothes, DVDs, Substitute teachers needed in HFFM District Visit the CP29 page in ACT for training, education and jewelry, and small household and kitchen items. The Highland Falls–Fort Montgomery Central School professional development opportunities at https://actnow.army. District seeks substitute teachers in all content areas and grade mil. “Like” CP29’s new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ Lighthouse Christian Assembly levels to work in the 2017-18 school year. ArmyCP29/. The Lighthouse Christian Assembly cordially invites the West New York State certification is preferred, but not mandatory. Point community to join its family of fellowship and worship at Applicants should have at a minimum, a high school degree. Army Education Center 10 a.m. Sundays at 134 Old State Road, Highland Falls. Applicants should have a happy, positive, nurturing College courses are offered through the Army Education It provides a family atmosphere for cadets, Soldiers, family personality and enjoy working with students. Center at West Point, located at 683 Buckner Loop. members and the community. If you are in need of transportation, Candidates will also be required to provide New York State Undergraduate classes: contact Robby at 845-661-0339 by 9 a.m. on the Sunday morning TEACH fingerprint clearance. • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446- you plan to attend. The van picks up at Grant Circle. Pointer View marCH 22, 2018 9

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• April 12—The Lion King. Leave West Point at 4 p.m. and FOR THE YOUTHS leave NYC after the show. See this Tony Award-winning Disney Broadway classic at the Minskoff Theater at West 45th Street, SAC Summer Camp Registration NYC with a 7 p.m. curtain. There is a nominal transportation free West Point School Age Center’s Summer Camp Care for all trips. For details and to book your trip, call 845-938-3601. registration is ongoing now. You can register your children FEATURED EVENT through militarychildcare.com. Dinner-To-Go from the West Point Club Children in grades K-5 registered with CYS Services are Champagne Sunday Brunch The Dinner-to-Go program runs Wednesday through Friday. eligible for the camp. SAC off ers summer camp care during the The Champagne Sunday Brunch is 10 a.m-1 p.m. every Place your order by 2 p.m. that day and specify pickup time months of June through September. Hours of Summer Camp Sunday through Nov. 11 at the West Point Club. between 4:30–6:30 p.m. and pick up your meal at the West Point operations are 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Each week the club’s executive chef and his team present Club’s Benny Havens Lounge. a diff erent menu including action stations and desserts. There is a 15-minute authorized parking for dinner pickup CYS babysitter training There is a nominal fee. For details, call 845-938-5120 or in front of the club. Servings for four or six are available for a CYS will off er the next CYS Sitters class April 7. This visit www.thewestpointclub.com. nominal fee. For pricing and menu items, visit thewestpointclub. course is designed to familiarize teens with the responsibilities com or call 845-446-5506/5504. of babysitting and the skills and techniques needed for sitters to become competent and caring. Road Ride Wednesdays Students will receive training materials and a certifi cate of JUST ANNOUNCED Road Ride Wednesdays take place at 5:40 a.m. at the MWR completion. This program is designed to help middle school and Fitness Center. Road Ride is an indoor spin-bike class focused teenaged youth learn what it takes to be a responsible, caring, New pizza delivery hours on channeling the sport of road cycling. trustworthy, competent, capable and safe babysitter. The West Point Bowling Center now delivers pizza seven SPD clipless shoes are welcome. Bike fi t and set-up start Students are also placed on the garrison-wide babysitting days a week. at 5:30 a.m. Use the group dynamic to access individual referral list so that parents requesting a babysitter from the CYS • Monday-Thursday—11 a.m.-9 p.m.; breakthrough in peak performance, wellness and sustainable Services referral list can feel comfortable knowing that their • Friday and Saturday—11 a.m.-11 p.m.; fi tness. For more details, call 845-938-6490. babysitters are adequately trained to CYS Services standards. • Sunday—Noon-9 p.m. For more details, call 845-938-4458/0939. For details, call 845-938-2140. MWR Knight Runner Shuttle Need a ride to any FMWR facility or the AAFES Exchange? Wee Ones Open Play Group Sexual Assault Awareness Month/Walk-A-Mile Call the Knight Runner Shuttle service from 3-8 p.m. Monday- Wee Ones Open Play Group welcomes children (infants April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Come join the Friday, for a minimal fee per ride. through 4 years old) and a parent from 9:30-11 a.m. every annual “Walk-A-Mile” with the West Point Sexual Assault Last call for pick-up must be made before 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Youth Center Gymnasium, Building 500, across Response coordinators and victim advocates for the Garrison Must be 18 or older to ride. For details, call 845-938-0140. from West Point Schools. It is a time for the children to play, learn (ACS/MWR), KACH and USMA, along with the Cadets Against and make new friends. Pre-registration is not required. There’s Sexual Harassment/Assault organization in the Corps of Cadets. always something fun happening at Wee Ones. Walk-A-Mile will be held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 11 with FOR THE FAMILIES For the most up-to-date details, call Family the start and fi nish point at the Thayer Statue area. Look for the Advocacy at 845-938-0629 or go to www.facebook.com/ ACS tents and Walk-A-Mile start banner. West Point Arts & Crafts Classes (updated) WestPointArmyCommunityService. For details, call 845-938-5657. West Point Arts & Crafts offers framing, engraving, instructional programming, custom gifts and private events such Wee Read CYS Services Spring Sports Programs as birthday parties. West Point Arts & Crafts also off ers classes. Wee Read welcomes children (infants through 4 years old) West Point families, as it inches closer to the beginning of the Upcoming classes include: and a parent at 9-10 a.m. on the first and third Thursday of each spring season, Child, Youth and School Age Services is excited • Saturday—Teen Drop-in, 10 a.m.-noon; month at the Army Community Service (ACS) Resiliency Center, to announce that it’s adding a new sport. • March 29—One Point Perspective with Nicole, 2:30-4:30 second floor of Building 626, near Buff alo Soldier Field. For the fi rst time, it will off er a youth fl ag football league p.m. Wee Read introduces children to basic literacy skills, books for ages 5-6, 7-8 and 9-11, with its T-ball, baseball and soccer There is a minimal fee for the classes. Advance and reading. Pre-registration is not required. leagues. We look forward to seeing you out there. registration is required. For details, call 845-938-4812 or visit For the most up-to-date details, call Family For details, call 845-938-8896. westpointartsandcrafts.com. Advocacy at 845-938-0629 or go to www.facebook.com/ WestPointArmyCommunityService. Wanted: Certifi ed and experienced personal trainers The MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Care Co-Op at the MWR Fitness Center The MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Co-Op is looking for Part Day Preschool openings The MWR Fitness Center is looking for certified and new members. The co-op is comprised of CYS eligible patrons Spaces are still available in the Stony Child Development experienced personal trainers who can motivate and inspire with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years who are looking to work Center Tuesday and Thursday session of Part Day Preschool. clients. The benefi ts of working at the MWR Fitness Center out while having their child participate in a volunteer-facilitated The class hours are 9 a.m.-noon. include: childcare. In exchange for their child’s participation, co-op The program utilizes the creative curriculum to facilitate the • Create your own hours; and members agree to support other members and assist with the development of social, emotional, literacy, fi ne and gross motor • Profi table opportunity. supervision of children during co-op hours. skills. Fees are based upon total family income. A USDA CACFP For more details, call 845-938-6490. If you are interested in participating, contact the CYS approved snack is served each day. Outreach Services Offi ce at 845-938-3969. For details, contact Parent and Outreach Services at 845- 938-4458. FOR THE ADULTS Horseback riding lessons The Morgan Farm horseback riding lesson program is now School Age Center’s After School Programs Day trips with Leisure Travel Services (updated) open. Lessons are available for beginners through advanced, ages The School Age Center off ers programs with several diff erent • Wednesday—New York Botanical Gardens or Bronx Zoo. 5 and up. Lesson packages are available. themes and activities for grades kindergarten through fi fth grade. Leave West Point at 9 a.m. and leave 3:30 p.m. Visit one For more details, call 845-938-3926. If you are interested in a before and after school program for of these two acclaimed destinations with free grounds admissions. your school age child, please sign up today. • March 31—N.Y. International Auto Show. Leave West 2018 Round Pond Reservations The School Age Center also off ers hourly activities for Point at 9 a.m. and leave NYC at 4 p.m. Ushering in the latest Round Pond reservations for 2018 are ongoing for all eligible children who would like to come on an hourly or daily basis. automotive trends, 2018 N.Y. International Auto Show will personnel. Reservations can be made between noon-4 p.m. For details, call the Lee Area CYS Facility front desk at showcase a collection of cutting-edge design and innovation. Monday-Friday by calling 845-938-8811. 845-938-8530. 10 marCH 22, 2018 Pointer View Keller Corner THE DPW DISPATCH Dental Health Day at West Point are due before September, this class series Elementary School is for you. Participants must be DOD WORK IN PROGRESS The U.S. Army Dental Health Activity beneficiaries. By Phil Koury (DENTAC), in partnership with Colgate- The Childbirth Education Course Management Agronomist, DPW Palmolive, is offering free dental screenings sessions are scheduled from 6-9:30 p.m. courtesy of the “Colgate Dental Van” from May 23, 30 and June 6 on the fourth floor Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night can keep Land Maintenance Tree and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 6 at the West Point classroom at KACH. Grounds crew down. Over the past two weeks, the West Point Garrison has been decimated Elementary School (in the 15-minute To register and/or get details, contact by two Nor'easters—Winter Storm Riley and Winter Storm Quinn. parking lot). Keller’s Obstetrics Unit at 845-938-3210. First, Winter Storm Riley packed winds in excess of 60 mph, the DPW tree crew braved Screenings will be for children ages 3 extremely harsh and hazardous conditions to keep roads open for the snow removal teams to 12 years old. KACH main entrance closed; temp and emergency vehicles. The Colgate Dental Van, which travels entrance through Allgood During that storm, we saw multiple whole tree failures due to the soft ground and strong the United States to help raise awareness The main entrance into Keller Army winds. As the tree crew, led by Rich Hawkenberry, proceeded to clean up and remove hazards, about the importance of children’s dental Community Hospital is closed, due to the landscape crew, led by Kevin McGovern, picked up debris and assisted in removing a tree health, features friendly visuals to help hospital renovations. off headstones with a crane at the cemetery. create a fun and less intimidating dental The Brian D. Allgood Ambulatory While the team was just wrapping up cleanup from the fi rst storm, we got slammed with screening experience. Clinic’s entrance will temporarily be the the second Nor'easter, which I must say in my 18 years here, this was the worst tree damage With two child-sized dental chairs primary entrance into the hospital during from a storm that I have seen. aboard, Colgate’s Bright Smiles, Bright the renovations, between 6 a.m.-6 p.m. The tree and grounds crew went above and beyond to accomplish the mission. While the Futures screens two children at a time. The front desk in the Allgood Clinic cleanup is ongoing and far from complete on and off post, I am very proud to call this group The average dental screening lasts will be staffed, during the designated times, my co-workers. approximately two minutes. to provide assistance to our beneficiaries. With the support of volunteer dental From 6 p.m.-6 a.m., Monday through professionals, children ranging from 3 to Friday, and during the weekends, the 12 years of age can receive free dental primary entrance to the hospital—or to the check-ups, treatment referrals (if needed), Pharmacy—will be through the Emergency and learning materials that include a tube Department doors. of kid’s toothpaste, a kid’s toothbrush and Due to this temporary entrance change, brushing instructions. patient parking will be shifted to the back For children who are in need of treatment parking area—closest to the Allgood Clinic. or who do not have a dentist, the volunteer All parking beyond the Allgood turnaround dental professionals can provide referrals will be for patients, permit and handicapped so they can visit a dentist in their area parking. and take care of any issues and maintain a Handicapped parking will be designated healthy mouth. in blue. This event is open to West Point Signage will be provided to assist with students and West Point home-schooled identifying patient parking. students. Children receiving a screening must have a permission slip signed by a parent prior to the day of the screening. Permission slips can also be obtained the day of the event.

KACH OBU to provide Childbirth Education Courses The Keller Army Community Hospital Obstetric Unit will provide Childbirth Education Courses—May/June 2018. Topics include, but are not limited to, what to expect during labor, pain control options, newborn care and breastfeeding. If this is your first baby and/or you

• Read Across America: West Point reward of peace. Family Homes will celebrate Dr. Seuss’ This class will introduce classic belated birthday during a Read Across yoga, meditation, breath work and stress- America event from 9:30-11 a.m. Friday at management in a kid-friendly style with MOVIES at MAHAN B126 Washington Road. original music, games and imaginative stories. Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. Following enjoyable tales by Dr. Seuss, All ages are welcome, but bring your Friday—“Fifty Shades Freed,” R, 7:30 p.m. there will be crafts, fun and party time. yoga mats and a smile. WPFH will be hosting Saturday—“15:17 to Paris,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. To register, email [email protected]. two classes at 9:30-10:15 a.m. for Pre-K and March 30—“Annihilation,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. younger and another class at 3:30-4:30 p.m March 31—“Peter Rabbitt,” PG, 7:30 p.m. • Kidding around Yoga: Bring the for 5 years old and older. April 6—“Game Night,” R, 7:30 p.m. kids to B126 Washington Road April 6 to To register for this event, email jgellman@ (For movie details and updated schedules, visit http://www. experience “Kidding around Yoga” with bbcgrp.com by April 3 with the class that you aafes.com/exchange-stores/Movie-Guide/showtimes-West- Samantha Galui and see how your child can will be attending plus the name and ages of Point.htm.) learn the skills of mindfulness and enjoy the the children who will be attending. Pointer View Sports March 22, 2018 11 Men’s Track and Field wins big in By Ana Garrigo “We have had a great week of training and • Puritty clocked in at 54.93 in the 400-meter Army Athletic Communications now we can look forward to performing at the hurdles, which was good for fourth place. championship meets that are coming.” Connor Russell followed in sixth with a time The Army West Point Men’s Track and Field of 55.64. team claimed first place in dominating fashion Army highlights and meet notes • Jefferson placed second in the 200-meter at the UC Irvine Spring Break Classic March Track Events dash with a time of 21.55, while Vaughn claimed 17 in Irvine, California. • Army placed second in the 400 relay with fourth with a time of 21.88. At this meet, the team earned 233 points a time of 41.40. The team consisted of Ben Sims, • In the 3,000-meter run, Benjamin Petrella which was good for first place, outscoring Kevin Dyer, Tyler Davis and Drew Bullen. placed second with a time of 8:32.56. He was second place by 90 points. The team earned this • Keagan Smith won the 1500-meter run followed by Valeri (8:37.56), Santoyo (8:38.73), spot with six first-place titles. with a time of 3:49.06. Roman Ollar claimed and Ollar (8:38.83) in fourth, fifth, and sixth, Senior Lee Bares won the pole vault, third with a time of 3:52.63. He was followed respectively. clearing a height of 5.15 meters at the Coach’s quotes by Robbie Santoyo (3:54.85) in sixth, and John • The 1600-relay team of Davis, Bullen, “We had some nice improvements today Valeri (3:55.22) in eighth. Maddox and Bradley Gibson earned first place UC Irvine Spring Break Classic March from our guys,” head coach Mike Smith said. • Ross Puritty clocked in at 14.85 in the with a time of 3:14.90. 17 in Irvine, Calif. Photo Provided by “We have some things to work on, but I think on 110-meter hurdles which was good for third Army Athletic Communications the whole we were pretty strong this weekend. place. Field Event 15.66 meters. “This week has been about training, so I • Tyrell Maddox timed in at 48.22 in the • In the long jump, Tyrese Bender finished • Bender claimed fourth in the triple jump, did not expect our people to be fresh. Having 400-meter dash which earned him second place. eighth with a distance of 6.25 meters. Drew jumping for 14.08 meters. said that if you look at the results we really • In the 100, Andre Vaughn placed first with Bullen jumped for 6.21 meters which was good • Army took second and third in the high had some guys compete well. The throwers are a time of 10.70. Davis took second with a time for 10th place. jump. Bernard Jenkins cleared a height of 2.00 really starting to gel for us. The shot, hammer, of 10.74 and Kedrin Jefferson took the three • Lee Bares won the pole vault, clearing meters, while Bryce Samuel jumped for 1.95 discus and javelin men were good across the spot at 10.78. a height of 5.15 meters. Joe Popek was close meters. board. Mike Renard and Wyatt Doughty won • Army finished 1-3 in the 800-meter run. behind in third with a height of 4.65 meters. • In the discus, Jacob Stauffer placed second their respective events and had lifetime bests or Jackson Sullivan (1:54.49) finished first, Ben • In the shot put, Michael Renard placed throwing for a distance of 44.27 meters. He was near bests. Our distance guys looked good and Boswell (1:55.15) took second and Nick Causey fifth with a distance of 16.37 meters. Geoff followed by Grant Alter in fourth place with a our sprint group is coming together. (1:55.30) claimed third. Kirk was close behind in sixth, throwing for distance of 42.54 meters. 12 March 22, 2018 Pointer View Defense shines in Men’s Lacrosse’s win over Holy Cross By Ally Keirn 5-3 March 17 at Michie Stadium. Army highlights and game notes Army Athletic Communications Barretto recorded his first-career point in the contest with • Army improves to 5-2 overall and 2-1 in the Patriot an assist in the third quarter. League. Backed by junior goalie AJ Barretto’s career-high 14 saves, He also finished the day with a caused turnover and three • All five of Army’s goals were assisted in the game. the Army West Point Men’s Lacrosse team topped Holy Cross groundballs. • David Symmes, Sean O’Brien, Nate Jones, Connor DeWitt and Nicholas Garofano scored for the Black Knights. • The assists came from Jones, Johnny Surdick, Barretto, Nick Santorelli and Evan Condon. • Dom Ricca posted a career-high five groundballs and added two caused turnovers. • Matt Manown, John Ragno and Jon LaMonica finished the day with two caused turnovers apiece. • LaMonica and Surdick aided the Black Knights’ groundball game with tallies of five and four apiece. • Ragno went 6-for-10 at the faceoff X today for a .600 efficiency. • The Black Knights held the Crusaders scoreless in the second and third quarters marking eight times Army has allowed no goals in a quarter this season. • Jones is closing in on the 100-career point mark and boasts 93 after today’s two-point performance. • Jones also continues on his seven-game goal streak with his solo tally today, while Symmes and O’Brien are riding a seven-goal point streak this season.

Turning point • The Black Knights’ 3-0 start to the game gave them an early lead over the Crusaders.

How it happened • The Black Knights started the game on a 3-0 run with their first two goals coming 15 seconds apart. • Jones connected with Symmes for the score 58 seconds into the game with an assist from Jones. • On the next play, Surdick picked up the faceoff and fed O’Brien for the score. • Jones tallied a goal off a caused turnover in the stretch by the Black Knights. Condon was credited with the helper. • Holy Cross answered back with two, 30 seconds apart to close out the first quarter with a 3-2 advantage to Army. • The Black Knights netted one in the second and held the Crusaders scoreless in the 15-minute span. • Santorelli found DeWitt at the 9:19 minute mark to put Army ahead 4-2 for the eventual game-winner. • In the next frame, Barretto intercepted a Crusader pass Backed by junior goalie AJ Barretto’s career-high 14 saves, the Army West Point Men’s Lacrosse and fed the ball down the field to Garofano who beat Jonathan team topped Holy Cross 5-3 March 17 at Michie Stadium. Barretto recorded his first-career point in the Tesoro for the final Army goal of the game. contest with an assist in the third quarter. He also finished the day with a caused turnover and three • Holy Cross was able to convert its final goal of the game groundballs. Photo Provided by Army Athletic Communications with 2:44 left in the fourth to bring the score back within two. 16 March 22, 2018 Pointer View

Army West Point sophomore wrestler Ben Harvey advanced to the blood round, but fell one win shy of All- America honors as the Black Knights’ 2017- 18 season came to a close on the second day of the NCAA Championships March 17 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Photo by Rob Lombardo Harvey, Army end season in blood round at NCAA Championships By Stephen Waldman point wins on one fall, one technical fall and Cons. Round of 16 No. 2: L, 9-3 vs. 8-seed know how go we can actually be. I really think Army Athletic Communications four major decisions. No. 7 Nate Rotert (No. 12 South Dakota State) our guys are just now finding that out.” • The Toledo, Ohio, native tied his single- • “After a disappointing season as a team, it Army West Point sophomore wrestler Ben season high three victories over ranked Coaches’ corner was energizing to see how hard we could fight at Harvey advanced to the blood round, but fell opponents, including two over top-10 foes. • Head coach Kevin Ward—“I’m definitely the biggest stage in our sport. Winning matches one win shy of All-America honors as the Black • Weiland finished his second collegiate proud of these guys. I feel like I watched them at this tournament is incredibly difficult, and Knights’ 2017-18 season came to a close on the season by setting personal bests in wins (24), grow up quite a bit this weekend and realize just we showed we can win multiple matches here. second day of the NCAA Championships March dual wins (2), bonus point wins (11), falls (2), how good they can be. “We need to keep building to get more of our 17 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. technical falls (3), major decisions (6) and wins “They competed with the fight that makes guys in this environment. We have thepotential Harvey, sophomore Lucas Weiland and over ranked opponents (4). all Army fans proud, and they have a lot to be to be a top-20 team, but we need 7-8 qualifiers junior Rocco Caywood all advanced to the • Harvey wraps up his sophomore season proud of. Obviously we are leaving heartbroken to do that. So we will reflect, take inventory of second day of the national tournament before with a 22-11 record, including a 9-9 mark and disappointed, but we’re also motivated to the season, and prepare for the next one.” being eliminated in the consolation bracket. against ranked opponents. As a team, the Black Knights compiled an • He notched three upsets over top-10 foes overall record of 7-6 with Weiland earning the and set personal bests in overall wins and dual program’s first bonus-point victory at NCAAs wins with a team-best 6-2 record. since 2015 with a 9-1 major decision over No. • This is the first season for head coach 26 Andrew Shomers of Edinboro March 16. Kevin Ward that all of his NCAA qualifiers will Sports calendar return for the next season. Army highlights and match notes • As a team, the Black Knights’ seven wins How it happened Corps Squad at nationals is the most by an Army team since 157 Pounds Friday Saturday No. 33 Lucas Weiland: 1-1 (2-2, MD) 2003. 2:30 p.m.—Women’s Tennis vs. Lafayette, 6 p.m.—Men’s Tennis vs. Loyola, Lichtenberg • Weiland and Harvey become the first duo Cons. Round of 16 No. 2: W, 4-2 vs. 9-seed Lichtenberg Tennis Center. Tennis Center. for Army to win two or more matches at the No. 8 Archie Colgan (No. 14 Wyoming) NCAA Championships since 2008. Cons. Round of 8 No. 1: L, Major Decision, Friday Sunday • Harvey became the 15th cadet to win at 15-4 vs. 2-seed No. 3 Joseph Lavallee (No. 3 5 p.m.—Men’s Tennis vs. Holy Cross, 11:30 a.m.—Men’s Tennis vs. Bucknell, least four matches at the national tournament ) Lichtenberg Tennis Center. Lichtenberg Tennis Center. and first since Matt Kyler in 2008. • The New Palestine, Indiana, native 174 Pounds Friday Sunday became the first Army wrestler to advance to No. 23 Ben Harvey: 2-1 (4-2) 7 p.m.—Women’s Tennis vs. Holy Cross, 5 p.m.—Men’s Tennis vs. Lafayette, the blood round since Kyler did so in 2010, and Cons. Round of 16 No. 2: W, 7-4 vs. 9-seed Lichtenberg Tennis Center. Lichtenberg Tennis Center. the first to do it after dropping his first match No. 9 Keaton Subjeck (Stanford) since Patrick Simpson in 2006. Both wrestled Cons. Round of 8 No. 1: W, 9-6 vs. No. 16 Saturday Wednesday at 149 pounds. Johnny Sebastian (No. 17 Northwestern) 9 a.m.—Women’s Tennis vs. Loyola, 3 p.m.—Baseball vs. Siena, Doubleday Field • Weiland earned his first win over a top-10 Cons. Round of 8 No. 2: L, 11-6 vs. 6-seed Lichtenberg Tennis Center. at Johnson Stadium. opponent when he upset eighth-ranked Archie No. 6 Bo Jordan (No. 2 Ohio State) **View the upcoming Army West Point Black Colgan in his first match today. Saturday 1 p.m.—Women’s Lacrosse vs. American, Knights Schedule at www.goarmywestpoint. • Caywood capped his junior season with a 197 Pounds Michie Stadium. com calendar aspx vtype list personal-best 20-14 record, including six bonus No. 33 Rocco Caywood: 0-1 (1-2) / . ? = .