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Emotion and refl ection— The West Point Alma Mater It’s been a grueling season both mentally and physically for senior quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. after not regaining full health to get back to being the starting quarterback after a successful season a year ago. (Above) After the Army-Navy Game, Hopkins’ last as an Army West Point football player, his emotions come to the forefront as he cries singing the West Point Alma Mater for the last time on the college gridiron. See Page 3 for story and photo of cadets and graduates refl ecting on the Alma Mater. Photo by Brandon O’Connor/PV 2 December 19, 2019 News & Features Pointer View The Youngest at the West Point Cemetery By Amanda Miller

“The West Point Cemetery tells the story of America, not only during wartime but in peacetime as well.”—Lt. Col. David Siry, Department of History professor and director of the Center for Oral History at West Point.

I gained and lost a child on Nov. 22, 2009. My baby must be the youngest person buried at West Point Cemetery, the only cemetery of veterans from every American war. Our little one was granted burial as the child of a USMA graduate who lived there as a teacher at the time. Named Tyler, my middle name, and Kilian from St. Kilian, Patron of Wurzburg, Germany, where my husband Jake and I met as Soldiers stationed there. Tyler died in the womb for unknown reasons, his brief life a far cry from legends of the Long Gray Line that surround him, from the American Revolution to Iraq and Afghanistan. And yet, he is counted among them. It is truly an honor that this little child is in such good company. “The oldest grave belongs to Revolutionary War Ensign Dominick Trant, an 18-year-old Irishman from County Cork. His funeral procession in November 1782 included Gen. George Washington.”* Tyler Killian Miller’s younger (above and below) and older (below) siblings honor their brother at his gravesite at the Two hundred twenty-seven years later, West Point Cemetery where he is one of the youngest buried. Photos courtesy of Amanda Miller my Tyler was buried here and his great-great- at West Point Cemetery, taught Sunday school always sang this to our children, and she died the cemetery and sing it herself. It was perfect. grandmother Mary Hogan was from County to cadets, one of them Dwight D. Eisenhower. just before Tyler. I couldn’t find a recording “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells Cork. In 1859, Anna wrote the hymn “Jesus Loves sung by cadets, but the Cadet Chapel organist me so. Little ones to Him belong. They are Sisters Anna and Susan Warner, also buried Me.” Jake’s grandmother Lorraine Miller Meredith Baker said she wanted to come over to weak, but He is strong.” Honoring the unborn has long been tradition in America. Arabella Kennedy, the stillborn daughter of John and Jacqueline, is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Established in 1866, The Church of The Holy Innocents in New York City is dedicated in memory of the children who have died unborn. Baby Tyler’s life made an everlasting impression on our family. His older and younger siblings learned from him. He showed us God’s perfect miniature human design made in His image, and that a person is a person no matter how small. West Point will forever be home to our family, made eternal by our tiny baby. May Tyler Kilian Miller influence generations to come. (Editor’s note: The asterisk marks a quote from this story—https://www.lohud. com/story/news/2017/05/26/west-point- cemetery/322349001/.)

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(Left) Seniors quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. and offensive linemen Jaxson Deaton and Alex Herndon yell “Go Army, Beat Navy,” after the Alma Mater following the Army-Navy Game Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. “Go Army, Beat Navy” is a customary saying for Army West Point athletes after singing the Alma Mater at any sporting event the Black Knights play where the Alma Mater is sung. Live, Serve, Die—The Alma Mater holds close to Long Gray Line, cadets hearts Story and photo by Brandon O’Connor time any current Army cadet had to sing first. join their ranks in the coming years are tied Point means, and it is a representation of the PV Assistant Editor As the final verse of the alma mater rang together by the Long Gray Line. The words of academy. It really just shows that West Point through the stadium, and despite the score, the the alma mater honor those graduates, the Corps is more than just another institution. We take Hail, Alma Mater dear // To us be ever players raised their helmets high and shouted of Cadets and the sacrifices they are willing to things to a different level here and it exemplifies near // Help us thy motto bear // Through all “Beat Navy” before turning and walking across make and the commitment they have made to what we go through and then what we do after the years. the field to join the Navy midshipmen as they Duty, Honor, Country by choosing to attend the academy.” sang Navy Blue and Gold, the academy’s alma West Point. For some that sacrifice will be ultimate, After the clock struck zero at the end of mater. “To me, the alma mater is about a community but each graduate will make at least some the 120th Army-Navy Game, players from It is a moment of solidarity between rivals of individuals that crosses generations, small sacrifice for their country as they serve both teams walked toward the Corps of Cadets who upon graduation will become compatriots backgrounds and geographies grounded in a the Army as officers and command Soldiers in seated in the stands and the West Point Band fighting side-by-side to protect the United States common purpose as expressed in our mission,” the crucible of ground combat. Sacrifice big or began to play. and its freedom with the same tenacity with Dean of the Academic Board Brig. Gen. Cindy small, by upholding the oath they have taken Throughout the four quarters of the game, which they once fought against each other on R. Jebb, USMA Class of 1982, said. “The beauty and living by the honor code of the academy, players from the U.S. Military Academy and the gridiron. of West Point is that we get to live, train and graduates may see the words of the alma mater the U.S. Naval Academy were the fiercest of “To be able to share that moment after learn together, thereby making us all stronger come true and live a life that was “well done.” rivals. Every inch was fought for on the field, competing with them and going as hard as as individuals and teams, and as an institution. but once the clock ran out, the competitors once you can, to just kind of look at each other and That strength in community continues along And when our work is done // Our course again become brothers in arms. have that sense of respect for their school, for the Long Gray Line, with the words of the alma on earth is run // May it be said, “Well done” Win or lose, first or second, after the Army- their life day to day is a sobering moment,” mater as our common foundation to be ‘ever // Be thou at peace. Navy Game you sing. Hopkins said. near’ to one another and our institution across time and distance.” When the words of the alma mater are Let Duty be well performed // Honor be Guide us, thine own, aright // Teach us by sung, graduates and cadets stand at attention in e’er untarned // Country be ever armed // West day, by night // To keep thine honor bright // When we depart from thee // Serving on reverence of the words, the meaning and weight Point, by thee. For thee to fight. land or sea // May we stand loyal be // West they carry no matter if they are standing on the Point, to thee. football field singing first or second, holding For Kelvin Hopkins Jr. and Jaxson Deaton The moment when the team and the corps their diplomas on graduation day or returning and their fellow firsties (seniors) on the Army sing the alma mater after the game may be the On Reception Day at the academy, new to West Point as an Old Grad. football team, the singing of the alma mater most iconic performance of the song, but for cadets sign their first oath to the academy and “Singing that alma mater and resonating marked the official end of their career as players. more than a century since the song was written then before the start of their cow (junior) year with all those people who’ve come before you Standing alongside their teammates and before it has been about much more than football. they affirm their commitment to serve and and walked in your shoes is something special, the rest of the Corps of Cadets, tears ran down The verses of the alma mater echo through protect, no matter the cost that may be required. and it’s what gives you pride when you sing their cheeks as they sang the alma mater. the decades telling the stories of those who have “The alma mater is a personification of it,” Hopkins said. To the victor goes the spoils and following come before and those soon arriving at their who we are as an institution and of what the the Army-Navy Game that means the chance rockbound highland home. Long Gray Line means,” Class of 2021 Cadet E’er may that line of gray // Increase from to sing your alma mater second. After winning Each West Point graduate from the first Andrew Scott said. “It’s something that easily day to day // Live, serve, and die, we pray // three years in a row, Saturday marked the first two in 1802 to the current cadets who will explains to someone on the outside what West West Point, for thee.

POINT 4 December 19, 2019 IN FOCUS: ARMY-NAVY PLEBE EXPERIENCE Pointer View Plebes get first taste of Army-Navy, bask in the experience By Brandon O’Connor March On,” Roma said. “The team was playing PV Assistant Editor for the corps, but the midshipmen had blocked our path as we moved, so our drum major had Sitting in the stands with his dad watching us strike up the Army Song and continue on Army beat Navy in the 2018 Army-Navy through the jeers and taunts. It was all good- Game solidified for Class of 2023 Cadet Ryan natured and it was unforgettable.” Williams that the U.S. Military Academy was The sky was gray for the majority of the day where he wanted to attend college. matching the uniform of the corps with only Saturday, Williams and his classmates had occasional rays of sunshine breaking through. the chance to attend their first Army-Navy Game Temperatures in the 50s and rain that came and as members of the Corps of Cadets and take part went throughout the day led to the traditional in the traditions and pageantry they had watched long overcoats being replaced with cadet from the stands or on TV in years past. raincoats for March On and much of the game. “Even though the outcome wasn’t what But the dreary weather and final score, we wanted, I still enjoyed the game and the which saw the U.S. Naval Academy end its weekend surrounding it with all my friends,” three-year losing streak with a 31-7 victory, Williams said. “I enjoyed the experience and I could not deter the Corps of Cadets or ruin the am excited for next year.” experience for the Class of 2023 as they attended For the majority of the corps, Army-Navy their first Army-Navy Game as members of weekend doesn’t really start until they march the corps. onto the field before the game. For Class of 2023 “The Army-Navy Game was a great Cadet Nick Roma, the festivities for his first experience,” Class of 2023 Cadet Jonathan Army-Navy Game kicked off Friday evening Parham said. “I’ve been really interested in with the annual battle between Army and Navy’s the games since fourth grade and I’ve always Pipes and Drums bands. believed that it’s a major landmark in a cadet’s Prior to the Army-Navy Gala in the career. So, being a part of the Corps of Cadets Philadelphia Convention Center, the Pipes and on game day really cemented the fact that I’d Drums and debate teams hold competitions and made it to West Point.” then the two academies’ cheerleaders and spirit The Army-Navy Game is one of the few bands hold a battle of the bands and pep rally events on the West Point calendar that brings in the hallway. together almost the entirety of the corps. It Roma and the Pipes and Drums then serves as the bookend of the fall semester much performed again on the field Saturday as part as graduation does in the spring. of the tunnel Army football players ran through The game is also a time for current cadets Class of 2023 Cadet Jonathan Parham spent some of his first Army-Navy onto the field. to meet and interact with the Old Grads who experience with Midshipmen 1/C Miguel Huerta. Courtesy Photo “My favorite moment had to be marching attend the game from throughout the country than I had expected,” Parham said. “The Old First Captain Class of 2020 Cadet Daine Van with the Pipes and Drums team straight through and the world. Grads had a lot of awesome stories and tales of de Wall decided to fire up the corps. He had the the Brigade of Midshipmen as they waited for “The game was more of a social experience ‘the corps has.’ It was really fun to connect with rabble rousers raise him in the air, ripped off his past classes and to see how much has changed gray coat revealing a white air cav shirt honoring throughout the years, and how much has stayed the 1st Cavalry Division and began to yell. It the same.” was that moment and the frenzy that followed Despite the score, Williams, Roma and within the corps that Williams said stood out as Parham all said the game lived up to the hype his favorite memory from his first Army-Navy they had heard from upperclassmen leading Game as a cadet. up to it. “During this time, an Old Grad watching the Even with the game slowly getting out of game from the stands lowered (his) child down reach, the energy from the corps never died to the corps to cheer with us,” Williams said. down and through the final seconds of the game “It was awesome and really fun to see the kid clock they never stopped supporting their team. enjoying the game with all the cadets. The hype With Army trailing in the fourth quarter, surrounding the corps was my favorite part.”

(Above) Class of 2023 Cadet Ryan Williams, left, enjoys his Army-Navy experience with fellow plebe, Class of 2023 Cadet William Jones. (Right) He also spent time with his younger sisters, Ashley and Kylie Williams. Courtesy Photos POINT Pointer View IN FOCUS: LEADS IN PHILADELPHIA/ARMY’S BEST December 19, 2019 5 Army’s Best of the Best, Cadets reach out to Philly HS students Story and photo by Brandon O’Connor with three of the Soldiers who were selected as PV Assistant Editor members of this year’s Best of the Best as the top Soldiers in their career fields. The students The Army-Navy Game at Lincoln Financial were joined by Sgt. 1st Class Rolanda A. Wilder, Field and the Patriot Games events throughout the Army career counselor of the year; Staff Sgt. the city takeover Philadelphia for a weekend Earnest Knight, the Army Drill Sergeant of the each December. Year; and Staff Sgt. Dakota A. Bowen, the Army With so much attention focused on the noncommissioned officer of the year. game and the two academies taking part, the The three members of the Best of Best talked U.S. Military Academy’s Office of Diversity, to the students about their careers in the Army, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity has found that what motivates them and what joining the Army the weekend makes a perfect opportunity to has done in their lives. capitalize by reaching out to local high school “What still motivates me today are the students. challenges, accepting challenges and not being West Point annually hosts a Leadership, scared or worried about what’s going to come Ethics, Diversity and STEM workshop for high next,” Wilder said. “Yes, sometimes I fall. school students in the Philadelphia area prior Sometimes I might not reach where I was trying to the game. This year’s event took place at to go, but with every step that I take I do learn Temple University on Friday and included about a lot. I’ve really appreciated that, and I am 60 students who spent the day learning about motivated by the challenges that the Army has morals and ethics from West Point cadets and placed in front of me.” taking part in a STEM workshop led by West Wilder and Knight spoke in the morning and Point professors. then spent the first half of the day sitting in on a “I really didn’t know what to expect when leadership, ethics and morals discussion led by coming into here, but it was a pretty cool West Point cadets. During the talk, the cadets experience to learn about the school and what spoke about their experiences coming from Class of 2022 Cadet Amanda Martin works with high school 10th grade student it has to offer,” said Cristian De Los Santos, tough backgrounds to attending the academy. Roberteliane Seant to build a circuit during the West Point Office of Diversity, an 11th grader at Gloucester County Institute They also discussed the difference between Inclusions and Equal Opportunity’s LEADS event Friday in Philadelphia. of Technology. “I did not know much about ethics and morals and how West Point teaches to push themselves to reach their maximum West Point, but I learned a lot about what it them to be leaders in preparation to be officers potential and not to settle for less. Bowen was has to offer.” in the Army. chosen as the top NCO in the Army this year, The students who attended the annual event Bowen talked to the students after lunch but he said the first time he interviewed for a also had the chance to hear from and interact and used his experiences to teach the students Soldier of the month board he, “embarrassed himself,” and barely knew anything except his name. After that experience, he said he resolved to never settle for less again and to push himself to be the best he could be. “I made a promise to myself that I will never show up and embarrass myself, my family name or my unit that I’m representing at that level. It just became this competitive mindset that I Class of 2021 Cadet Jeremy Spencer will never let anybody, or anything limit me,” works with high school 11th grade Bowen said. “If (the standard) was a 300 on the students Cinque Glover and Stanley APFT and you have to do this many pushups, Diaz to program a circuit during this many sit ups and run this fast, I was like the West Point Office of Diversity, now let’s see how much I can do, and I’ll see Inclusions and Equal Opportunity’s what my personal standard is and I just always LEADS event Friday in Philadelphia. tried to one up it.” Along with hearing from the Best of the Best and learning about ethics, the students also spent time in a STEM workshop where they learned the basics of coding. Using a laptop and a basic motherboard, they had to build a circuit and then put the correct values into the code to make LED lights turn on. The students also had the chance to learn about the West Point admissions process and ask Staff Sgt. Earnest Knight, U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year, talks to high questions of Col. Deborah McDonald, the U.S. school students during the West Point Office of Diversity, Inclusions and Equal Military Academy’s Director of Admissions. Opportunity’s LEADS event Friday in Philadelphia. 6 December 19, 2019 IN FOCUS: ARMY-NAVY PICTURE PAGE Pointer View Army-Navy: The spectacle beyond the gridiron

U.S. Military Academy cadets compete in the final event of the Patriot Games at Lincoln Financial Field prior to the Army-Navy Game Saturday in Philadelphia. Before the Army-Navy Game, cadets participate in the annual Beat Navy bonfire Photo by Brandon O'Connor/PV and the Goat vs. Engineers Football game Dec. 11 at Daly Field. Photos by Michelle Schneider/PV

Several events took place before the 120th Army-Navy Game, including the U.S. Military Academy Corps of Cadets march on before the Army-Navy Game Gala at the Philadelphia Convention Center in Philadelphia Friday. Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Photo by Tarnish Pride/USMA PAO Photo by Class of 2023 Hannah Lamb ESPN College Game Day previews the Army-Navy Game live in Philadelphia, Saturday. The pre- game show included Army West Point football coach Jeff Monken. Photo by Michelle Eberhart/ USMA PAO Pointer View December 19, 2019 7 West Point seniors forge ahead after final Army-Navy Game By Thomas Brading and the people who went there,” Vosta said. Army News Service “This is an opportunity to serve my country and get a world-class education.” PHILADELPHIA—As the stadium emptied Now in his final year as a cadet, Vosta has following the 120th Army-Navy Game, its kept the family tradition alive and well, he said. conclusion marked the last time many of the The future armor officer has attended every West Point players would wear their college game as a cadet, and win or lose, he’s enjoyed football uniform. But it also brought them one every moment. step closer in their Army journey. Vosta wasn’t alone. Family tradition brought With his cheeks smeared with eye-block many cadets to the game, like Class of 2021 grease, senior linebacker Cole Christiansen Cadet Audrey Hamilton who has been in the spoke with media about the last time he and his Army’s orbit for decades. The daughter of two fellow seniors would play. military officers, Hamilton and her brother are Christiansen, a soon-to-be field artillery both cadets at West Point, and she’s attended officer from Suffolk, Virginia, was fresh from his seven other Army-Navy matchups. team’s 31-7 loss to rival Navy. His 1st Cavalry “I’m here to see Army beat the hell out of Division-inspired uniform was visibly damp and Navy,” Hamilton said in jest, as she laughed coated in grass stains. with a few cadets in the stands. “We’ve learned more as leaders this year One of her classmates, Class of 2020 Cadet than we have in all the past three,” he said, “and Caleb Johnson, shared Hamilton’s passion. we’re both grateful for that and I’m proud of all “It’s the atmosphere here, it’s just fun,” my brothers in Class of 2020.” Johnson said. “It’s us against our brothers America’s Game and sisters from our sister college. We all get Nearly 70,000 energetic gridiron fans together, we compete and we all see who’s better packed into the sold-out Lincoln Financial Field in this competitive atmosphere.” to experience the latest edition of one of the For many of the cadets, like Vosta and most famous rivalries in sports. Johnson, Saturday’s game will be the last one On Saturday morning, a blanket of fog fell they will be a part of. All the more reason to over Philly. The gray skies and wet weather cheer at an ear-splitting volume. However, for didn’t hamper the game’s traditions and the plebes—or freshmen cadets—it’s only the pageantry, as cadets and midshipmen performed beginning of their Army-Navy journey. synchronized marches onto the field before the Like Class of 2023 Cadet Christopher game and a “prisoner exchange” where select Krause, a Lafayette, Louisiana, native, who students walked mid-field before kickoff and admitted before kickoff, “This is unlike any reunited with their home academies. football game I’ve been to and it hasn’t even Although Army showed up in Philly on a started.” three-year win streak, the Midshipmen entered Early on, it was the Black Knights bringing the game as heavy favorites. That said, if Army the fight to their academy counterparts, going 78 could have pulled off an upset, the victory would yards in 18 plays to score a touchdown. At the have marked its longest win streak since taking half, the Midshipmen came back to lead, 14-7. five straight from 1992 to 1996. “The chief of staff of the Army says Following the invocation and national ‘winning matters,’” Sgt. Maj. of the Army anthem, President Donald Trump strode onto Michael A. Grinston said during the game. “It’s the field to supervise the coin toss, where he about competition. You have to get on the field. was greeted to a round of applause by the crowd. Sometimes people don’t want to play because The legendary quarrel dates back more than they're afraid that they’re not going to win. 120 years, and is fueled on more than bragging “The first battle, to me, is getting on the rights; it’s meant to bring honor to the winning field. Competition is kind of in our DNA,” he school, said Class of 2020 Cadet Benjamin added. “You want to test yourself, you want to Vosta, who grew up less than an hour away be the best that you can be.” from the school. In the end, the Navy beat their sister For Vosta and many other cadets and alumni, academy to the north, and that win brings the game, also called “America’s Game,” the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy back to is more than a game—it’s an event. Unlike Annapolis. many inter-state college rivalries, he said, the “I’m really looking forward to the next year legendary inter-service game is brewed on by because I know that the younger guys below us West Point cadets year round, and he imagines are exceptional,” Christiansen said. “They’re the same sentiment is shared by the midshipmen. going to get this thing going back in the right In Vosta’s case, cheering for the black-and- direction.” gold was something he was born into. Although it wasn’t the outcome they hoped “The Army-Navy Game has always been a for, the players and Army leaders shared a part of my life,” he said. similar optimism. Long before he was a West Point cadet, “This is Army versus Navy,” Grinston said. Vosta knew what “Go Army, Beat Navy” meant. “This is it right here. Three hundred sixty- It was a battle cry first chanted by his Uncle Bob, four days out of the year we’re going to fight a 1979 West Point graduate, and then later by together ... we love each other. Then this one his parents who have attended several games. day, everybody gets behind their services. That’s “My whole life I looked up to the institution why it’s America’s Game.” 8 December 19, 2019 Community/MWR Pointer View Choose from more than 500 quality moldings, 450 acid-free members and retirees. mats and opt for UV-protective glass to prevent fading. The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- FEATURED ITEM They also offer engraving for any special occasion. Give them Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road. Commissary hours for Christmas and New Year’s a call for any special engraving items you may have. For details, call 845-938-1039. The West Point Commissary offers its upcoming Christmas Arts and Crafts’ easy and quick pricing allows you to design and New Year’s hours. to your budget. For more details, call 845-938-4812. Army Education Center—Testing Office For the week of Christmas, the Commissary will be open The Army Education Center at West Point offers the following from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday. On Tuesday, Christmas Eve, Coaches Needed for Child and Youth Services Winter Army Personnel Tests (APT)—AFCT, DLAB, DLPT and SIFT. it will be open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and closed Wednesday, Recreation Sports (MWR item) We also offer the TABE and GT Predictor. Christmas Day. CYS Sports is looking for coaches for the Child and Youth Testing is offered by appointment only. To make an On Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, the Commissary’s hours Services’ Winter 2019 Youth Sports programs. appointment, call 845-938-3360 or email Janet Browne are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. It will be closed Jan. 1, New Year’s Day. 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Delivery service is available for West Point residents only. the black bears. Celebrate the holiday season at 11 a.m. when the Fifteen-minute parking is authorized for dinner pick up in front of bears come out to unwrap their gift boxes full of delicious treats. TRIBE Yoga Teacher Training the club. Servings for four to six are available for a nominal fee. Bear Mountain also offers a day of fun at the ice rink, merry- Join the non-profit TRIBE for a Yoga Alliance Approved For pricing and menu items, visit thewestpointclub.com or go-round and on the hiking trails. For details on ice skating, visit 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training from Jan. 11-April 5. call 845-446-5506/5504. https://www.bearmountainicerink.com/. This training is specific to meet the needs of active duty Parking at Bear Mountain State Park is $10 per vehicle. Allow military and those who want to work with active duty. Pizza Delivery Hours (MWR item) 20 minutes to walk from the parking lot to Trailside. This training will take place on West Point. Scholarship West Point Bowling Center now delivers seven days a week. Admission to the Trailside is $1 per person as a suggested information available on request. For more details, contact Delivery times are 3-8:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, donation. For more details, visit www.trailsidezoo.org. [email protected]. and 3-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For delivery, call 938-2140. Grace Baptist Church Christmas Service TRIBE Weekend Training The congregation of Grace Baptist Church invites the Interested in bringing some of the physical, emotional and community to a special program of music and drama during the mental tools of yoga to the military and improving your own EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS Christmas season. self-care routine? Army Education Center The Family Candlelight Service provides a unique, informal Join TRIBE for this short, weekend training on Feb 22-23. College courses are offered through the Army Education setting to celebrate the birth of Christ at 6 p.m. Sunday at Grace Scholarships available for active duty personnel. Center at West Point, located at 683 Buckner Loop. Baptist Church, 54 Old State Road, Highland Falls. For more details, contact [email protected]. Undergraduate classes: Families are given an opportunity to present their Christmas • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Kathy Yusuf at 845-569- greetings to others in the audience with special selections of music MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Care Co-Op (MWR item) 3633 or email [email protected]; and and readings. To conclude the service, the church family sings The MWR Fitness Center Co-Op is looking for new members. • Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Gina Erazo at 845-398-4102 Christmas carols by candlelight, a time of intimate, personal The co-op is comprised of CYS eligible patrons with children or email [email protected]. reflection of the Lord Jesus Christ. The church family hopes to see ages 6 weeks to 5 years who are looking to exercise while having Graduate studies: you and others from the community join them for these services. your child participate in volunteer facilitated childcare. • John Jay College of Criminal Justice–master’s degree in For more details, call Pastor Steve Snavely at 845-446-4086 In exchange for your child’s participation, co-op members public administration—Call Kimberly Heyman at 845-446-5959 or visit the church website at www.gracebaptistny.org. agree to support other members by assisting with the supervision or email [email protected]; and of children during co-op hours. • Long Island University–master’s degrees in school Winter Solstice Celebration If you are interested, call the CYS Outreach Services Office counseling, mental health counseling, marriage and family All are invited to celebrate the longest night of the year at 845-938-3969. counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hudson Highlands Nature [email protected]. Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center on Muser Drive, across Framing and engraving with West Point Arts and Crafts from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall. (MWR item) Employee Assistance Program The winter solstice is the longest night of the year, which The custom framing experts at Arts and Crafts can turn any West Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program symbolizes the darkest day and the returning of the light as the achievement into a timeless work of art. that provides free and confidential counseling for civilians, family days begin to lengthen. For details, visit hhnm.org. Pointer View deCemBer 19, 2019 9

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sessions of Tae Kwon Do and tennis through Jan. 6. For more details and to volunteer, contact Madelene Knaggs Tae Kwon Do classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at [email protected]. at the Lee Area Child Development Center Gymnasium. Tennis classes will be held Mondays at the Lichtenberg 2019-20 Staff and Faculty Intramural Hockey League FEATURED EVENT Tennis Center. To register, call 845-938-0939. For more details, The MWR Sports Offi ce is conducting the 2019-20 Staff and visit westpointcys.com. Faculty Intramural Hockey League. All active duty personnel, Upcoming Dances at the West Point Club DOD civilians, retired personnel and West Point community Calling all dads, grandfathers, moms, grandmothers, Staff & Faculty Badminton Open Play League family members can sign up to play. brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and friends to our annual Father- The MWR Sports offi ce will conduct the 2020 Badminton Hockey games will be scheduled at 6 a.m. Monday and Daughter and Mother-Son Dances. Open Play League open to all USMA personnel, DOD civilians, Thursday and at noon Tuesdays. The Father-Daughter Dances will be held from 6-9 p.m. retirees and their dependents. Season passes must be purchased to participate and are now Jan. 17 and 18. The Mother-Son Dance will be held from League play will be on Tuesday evenings at the second fl oor available. The season is ongoing. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 7. Enjoy a dinner buff et with dancing and an Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center courts from Jan. 14 To sign up and/or for more details, contact james.p.mcguinness. on-site photographer for both events. Don’t forget to dress in through March 3. Times will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Players [email protected] or call 845-938-3066. Sunday’s best. of all ability levels are welcomed. Instruction is also available. There is a nominal fee for both events. For more details For more details and to sign up, contact Paul Gannon Yoga with Christine at the MWR Fitness Center and to register, call 845-938-5120. and/or James P. McGuinness at the MWR Sports office at Jump start your weekend with Gentle Yoga. Join Christine 845-938-3066, or e-mail [email protected] and/or from 5-6 p.m. on Fridays. Advanced sign-ups are required. [email protected]. There is a nominal fee per class. Call 845-938-6490 or stop JUST ANNOUNCED by the MWR Fitness Center to sign-up. Basic Pistol Course West Point Club Bridal Show MWR Shooting Sports will be teaching a Basic Pistol Course FOR THE FAMILIES Join the West Point Club for its annual Bridal Show from 1-4 on Jan. 18. The classroom portion will begin at 9 a.m. at the p.m. Jan. 26 in the Club’s Grand Ballroom. Local vendors will Buff alo Soldier Pavilion located at 628 Hodges Place. Broadway Tickets The Perfect Holiday Gift have displays and samples to try. This event is open the public After the classroom instruction, participants will put into Leisure Travel Services has tickets available now for the 2020 and free. For more details, call 845-446-5545/5504. practice what they have learned at the Tronsrue Marksmanship season. The shows and dates inlcude: Center located at 665 Tower Road (Next to the Gillis Field • Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Part 1 & 2—March 11. Child & Youth Services Intro to Swim House). Firearm rentals and ammunition are included in the price. • Frozen—March 24. The CYS Sports and Instructional Programs will have swim There is a nominal fee for this course, which includes fi rearm • Aladdin—April 22. classes from Jan. 26 through March 5 from 6:30-7 p.m. rentals and ammunition. • Wicked—May 14. It is open to youth ages 7 to 18. Lessons will be held at This course satisfies the Orange County safety class Ticket prices vary and include transportation. All sales Crandall Pool. There is a nominal fee for these classes. To register, requirement in order to apply for a pistol permit. Participants are fi nal. No refunds and/or exchanges. For more details, visit call 845-938-0939. will receive a certifi cate. westpoint.armymwr.com. To reserve tickets, stop in 683 Register by visiting the Tronsrue range or calling the range Buckner Loop or call 845-938-3601. Child & Youth Services Fine Arts Festival at 845-938-1700. The CYS Fine Arts Festival will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. FOR THE YOUTHS 30 at the Youth Center, Building 500. Open to youth in grades Mindful Living Workshops 6-12 and their families. The Mindful Living Workshops will be held at 10:15 a.m. Child & Youth Services Ice Skating Lessons The festival will have youth’s artwork on display for families on Tuesdays at the MWR Fitness Center. Child and Youth Services Sports and Instructional programs to view and there will be light refreshments available. The purpose of these workshops is to introduce lifelong skills will have two skating sessions. For more details, call 845-938-8889. that can help reduce the stress of everyday life. There is a fee to Session 2: Jan. 19, 26 and Feb. 2. The make up day is Feb. attend. For more details, call 845-938-6490 or visit westpoint. 9. Session times are 2:30-3 p.m. for ages 3-5 and 3-3:30 p.m. Ski & Snowboard Lesson Registration ongoing armymwr.com. for ages 6 and up. Are you or your family members in need of Ski or Snowboard All lessons will be held at Tate Rink. To register, call 845- lessons? Victor Constant Ski Area’s registration is ongoing for the Winter Bowling League Sign-Up at the West Point 938-0939. remaining registration slots available for general public members. Bowling Center You can enroll online at victorconstantski.com, or by calling Registration is still available for winter bowling at the West BGA Youth of the Year Competition Jan. 1 deadline our Victor Constant Ski offi ce at 845-938-8810. Point Bowling Center. Leagues are ongoing. There are available West Point is seeking applicants for the Youth of the Year spots in the Sunday Night mixed league (four-person team), (YOY), a BGCA event that youth ages 14 and up can apply for. FOR THE ADULTS Monday Night mixed league (four-person team) and Thursday Applications are available at the Youth Center (Bldg. 500) and Night league (three-person team). Sign-up at 845-938-2140. are due by Jan. 1, 2020. Morgan Farm Holiday Kennel Boarding YOY is seeking applicants who embody the values of Morgan Farm is now taking kenneling reservations for the Ski & Snowboard Instructors wanted leadership, service, academic excellence and maintain a healthy Dec. 25 holiday. Grooming is available for pick-up. The Victor Constant Ski Area at West Point is recruiting ski lifestyle. YOY is a role model and spokesperson for military For DOD and non-DOD rates and reservations, call 845- and snowboard instructors for the season. youth. Scholarships are available to YOY winners at the state, 938-3926. All of the instructors are volunteers who receive season regional and national level ranging from $5,000-$100,000. passes, free training, in-season clinics and access to ski at West For more details, call the Youth Center at 845-938-3727 or West Point Community Skate Point during operating hours. email [email protected]. The West Point Community Skate at Tate Rink is ongoing The ski and snowboard weekend lessons are scheduled at for the 2019-20 season. 9:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays and run for one hour. West Point Child and Youth Services Hiring Event The open skate will be held on the following dates and times: The mid-week lessons are a series of 10 lessons given during The West Point Child and Youth Services hiring event will Jan. 5, 19 and 26, Feb. 2, 9 and 16 and March 1 from 2:30-4 p.m. a fi ve-week period (twice a week, either Monday-Wednesday or take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 22 at the West Point Museum. Open to West Point personnel, DOD personnel and family Tuesday-Thursday at 6:30-7:30 p.m.) starting in January. The museum is located at the Lucas Military Heritage Center, members. Skaters must supply their own skates. For more details, Instructor training will run from Jan. 10-12. Instructors should 2110 South Post Road, Highland Falls, New York. call 845-938-3066. teach (or be available to teach) 16 lesson hours during the season. West Point CYS is now hiring multiple Child and Youth There is a children’s program on weekend mornings from 11 Program assistants for its youngest group of children (ages Tae Kwon Do and Tennis Instructional Programs a.m.-noon. VCSA welcomes new instructors who are PSIA/AASI 6 weeks to 5 years). Bring your resume and reference list (a Registration is now open for the CYS Winter and Spring certifi ed or brand new. Free training is provided. minimum of two). All employees must pass a background check. 10 deCemBer 19, 2019 Pointer View Keller Corner Duty status, leave during KACH Pharmacy will no longer open Clinic Care (SUDCC) is open to cadets, active adverse weather situations on Saturdays duty service members and benefi ciaries who By the Civilian Personnel Advisory • FOX 103.1 FM The Keller Army Community Hospital are interested in seeking help independently. Council • WPDH 101.5 FM Pharmacy has suspended Saturday hours. The clinic provides substance use • WRRV 92.7 FM The Saturday hours were signifi cantly disorder clinical care including assessment, It is the policy of the U.S. Military • WRWD 107.3 FM underutilized compared to weekdays. This education, treatment, rehabilitation and Academy to remain open during adverse • WLNA 1420 AM change will allow the pharmacy to direct aftercare for cadets, active duty members weather conditions and to continue full • WBNR 1260 AM resources to the higher patient demand and other benefi ciaries. operations in support of the mission. When • WGNY 1220 AM during weekday hours. This is an integrated medical and roads are closed or treacherous because of • WKIP 1460 AM If you are unable to come to the Keller behavioral health model aimed to enhance adverse weather, the garrison commander or During adverse weather conditions, Pharmacy during the week, there are other health and readiness. his designee will provide further instruction. announcements will be made as follows: medication pick-up options available to you. It is preferred to have individuals seek Employees are encouraged to utilize the • Code White The TRICARE Pharmacy Program education and treatment on their own to West Point Garrison homepage at https:// “West Point is Code White (All Day, covers the use of retail network pharmacies, prevent them from possibly experiencing www.westpoint.army.mil/, the West Point Delayed Arrival or Early Departure).” This with a copay for a 30-day supply. Visit www. an alcohol or drug related incident. Garrison Facebook page at www.facebook. announcement means employees have the tricare.mil/networkpharmacy to fi nd a Seeking education and treatment com/usagwestpoint or call 845-938-7000 for option for unscheduled leave or unscheduled TRICARE retail network pharmacy. independently does not require command accurate and up to date offi cial information telework. With TRICARE Pharmacy Home involvement or an offi cial enrollment into regarding the status of West Point. • Code Red Until XX Delivery, your covered drugs are mailed to the program. Services are also off ered for In addition, the following radio stations “West Point is Code Red until XX you using free standard shipping. 90-day nicotine, tobacco and vaping products provide unofficial information at regular (Delayed Arrival).” This announcement prescriptions are available through this The SUDCC is located in Building 656. intervals on or about 5 a.m. when adverse means employees will be granted excused service at no cost to Active Duty Service You can schedule an appointment in person weather conditions develop during non- absence (weather and safety leave) for up Members (ADSM), and with a copayment from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday or working hours. to the designated number of hours past the for all non-ADSM. With home delivery, call 845-938-7691. • WHUD 100.7 FM normal arrival time. you also have the option to sign up for the • MIX 87.7 FM • Code Red All Day automatic refi ll program. KACH has fl u vaccines; contact PCM • WSPK 104.7 FM “West Point is Code Red All Day.” For information about switching to home for scheduled immunization • WOLF 94.3 FM This means that emergency employees are delivery, visit www.express-scripts.com/ Keller Army Community Hospital has • WXPK 107.1 FM expected to report for work on time. Non- TRICARE or call 1-877-363-1303. received 170 doses of pediatric fl u vaccine • FOX 96.7 FM emergency employees will be granted an (6-35 months) and 700 doses of the adult • WBPM 92.9 FM excused absence (weather and safety leave). KACH Pharmacy and PT Sick Call fl u vaccine (36 months-adult) and is ready closure dates to resume vaccinating the West Point The KACH Pharmacy has provided its Community and our benefi ciaries. closure dates for the 2019-20 fi scal year The Walk-in immunization clinics on the KACH webpage at https://kach. have concluded. If you still need a flu amedd.army.mil/Healthcare-Services/ vaccine, contact the Keller Appointment Pharmacy/. Center at 845-938-7992 or 800-552-2907 Keller’s Physical Therapy Sick Call will and schedule an appointment for the not be available Tuesday and Dec. 31. immunization. For more details on the PT services provided, visit https://kach.amedd. JOES lets KACH know ‘how we are • Letters to Santa: Write a letter Please include your age, gender and army.mil/Healthcare-Services/Physical- doing’ and then drop it in our very special North address. Therapy/. Did you receive a Joint Outpatient Pole mailbox at B126 Washington Road by Experience Survey (JOES) in the mail today for a guaranteed delivery to Santa • After School Pokemon Club: 2020 ASBP West Point Blood Drive after your visit to Keller Army Community before Christmas. Bring your cards to trade and play from is Jan. 13-15 Hospital? If so, let us know how we did. We will make sure it gets to the “Big 2:30-4:15 p.m. today at B126 Washington The Armed Services Blood Program JOES has replaced the Army Provider Man” at the North Pole just for you. Road. (ASBP)’s West Point Blood Drive is Level Satisfaction Survey (APLSS). JOES Make sure to check your mail box for WPFH will provide after school scheduled from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 13-15 will combine and standardize long-standing your letter back from Santa. snacks. No registration is required. at Eisenhower Hall. methods used by the Army, Navy, Air The 2020 ASBP West Point Blood Drive Force and Defense Health Agency/National is open to active and reserve duty military Capital Region to learn about benefi ciary members, military dependents and the public health care experiences with the goal of (must have visitor pass to access West making them better. Point—more information at https://home. This single outpatient-visit based MOVIES at MAHAN army.mil/westpoint/index.php/about/ instrument will assist military treatment visitor-information). facilities with their goal of becoming a high Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. Appointments are not required but are reliability organization. available for your convenience by visiting Keller requests that you don’t forget to Friday—“Stars Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” PG-13, 7:30 www.militarydonor.com and selecting fi ll out the survey if you receive it in the p.m. (First Run movie) the date and time most convenient for you. mail. Keller values you your comments and Saturday—“Stars Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” PG-13, 7:30 Enter sponsor code WESTPOINT or search suggestions. p.m. (First Run movie) by zip code. Keller clinics can receive up to $1,000 Dec. 27—“Stars Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” PG-13, 7:30 By donating blood and blood products, for each “completely satisfied” survey p.m. (First Run movie) you are supporting a critical mission. returned. Surveys returned with satisfactory Dec. 28—“Ford v. Ferrari,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. marks help us keep our clinics up to date (For movie details and updated schedules, visit http://www. Substance Use Disorder Clinic open with the latest equipment and services aafes.com/exchange-stores/Movie-Guide/showtimes-West- The KACH’s Substance Use Disorder available to you. Point.htm.) Pointer View December 19, 2019 11 12 December 19, 2019 Sports Pointer View

Junior guard Lonnie Grayson netted 21 points and added eight rebounds and seven assists as the Army West Point men’s basketball defeated the University at Buffalo 89-76 Saturday in Buffalo, N.Y. Photo by Army Athletic Communications Men’s basketball battles to road win at Buffalo By Matt Tedino In his third start of the season, sophomore game for the first time in his career. How it happened Army Athletic Communications guard Josh Caldwell made an impact by scoring • His eight made shots tied his career best, • Trailing 9-5 with 14:49 on the clock, the a career-high 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting. which he set previously on Jan. 26, 2019 at Black Knights went on an 8-0 run that featured In an afternoon filled with career milestones, Senior guard Tommy Funk was the fourth Lafayette. five points from Grayson to put Army on top four cadets scored in double-figures to lift the cadet to reach double-figures in the scoring • It marked the second time this year that for the first time of the afternoon. Buffalo Army West Point men’s basketball team to a column after he finished with 14 to go with six two cadets scored 20 or more points in the eventually retook the lead following an 8-0 run resounding, 89-76, road win against Buffalo boards and six assists. same game. of their own, but the Cadets countered with nine on Saturday afternoon in Buffalo, New York. • Grayson handed out seven assists for the unanswered points to go ahead, 26-24, with 6:59 The Black Knights (5-5) put together one Army highlights and game notes second consecutive outing. left to play. of their best performances of the season en • Army topped Buffalo for the first time • For the fifth time this season, Army had • Army closed out the final 3:15 of the route to picking up the victory against the since Feb. 11, 1978 with Mike Krzyzewski as four cadets score in double-figures. half on an 8-2 run and went into the break up defending MAC regular season and tournament the head coach. • The Army starters accounted for 82 of the by five, 39-34. The Black Knights carried that champions. • The Black Knights evened the all-time team’s 89 points (92%). momentum in the second stanza and outscored Both senior forward Matt Wilson and junior series with the Bulls, 5-5. • Fifty-six of the Black Knights’ points came the Bulls, 7-2, in the first two minutes to grab a guard Lonnie Grayson netted over 20 points and • Funk moved into third in the Patriot League from inside the paint. double-digit advantage. set career-highs in scoring. in career assists with 580. He recorded his sixth • Army made double-digit treys in a game • The Black Knights kept their foot on the Wilson caused problems for the Bulls (6-4) straight double-digit scoring performance. for the third time this year. gas and did not allow the Bulls to close the gap all game as he drew seven fouls. The senior • It marked the eighth time this season that • The Black Knights had their most efficient to fewer than eight points. Wilson was nearly forward finished with a career-best 25 points Funk had five or more assists in a game. shooting performance of the season after unstoppable in the second frame, scoring 18 of on 9-of-14 shooting to pair with four boards. • Wilson extended his double-digit scoring connecting on 55% of their shots. his 25 on 7-of-10 shooting. Grayson caught fire from deep, shooting streak to eight games. • Nick Finke had a career-high four • Grayson and Caldwell also contributed 5-of-6 from long range. The Cincinnati native • He notched his second 20-point scoring rebounds off the bench. heavily in the final 20 minutes, combining for flirted with a triple-double after setting career- performance of the year and the 11th of his • Army set a season-high in assists with 28. 20 points. highs in points (21) and rebounds (8), while career. • The Black Knights assisted on 80% of The duo paired to shoot 8-of-8 from the floor tying his career-best mark in assists with seven. • Grayson eclipsed the 20-point mark in a their made shots. and 4-of-4 from long range. Pointer View deCemBer 19, 2019 13 Butte leads Army hockey to shootout victory By Ally Keirn Army Athletic Communications

Thanks to a third period goal by sophomore forward Eric Butte, the Army West Point hockey team rallied from behind to force overtime with Robert Morris on Sunday afternoon in Moon Township, Pennyslvania. After regulation and 3-on-3 overtimes without scores, the game resulted in a shootout. The Colonials were up fi rst, but junior goalie Trevin Kozlowski pushed aside the shot to poise Army for a shootout victory. Butte was up next and found the back of the net for the second time to give Army the bonus point for Atlantic Hockey standings and a 2-1 victory. The Black Knights enter the December break with a 12-5-1 overall record and 31 points in league play.

How it happened • Robert Morris scored in the opening minutes of the action on a power play opportunity. • The Black Knights bided their time and rallied back halfway through the third period with a game-tying score by Butte. • The two teams skated through overtime and the 3-on-3, but headed to a shootout to determine if any extra points were handed out. • The Colonials were up first and Kozlowski pushed away the shot poising Army for the shootout victory. • Butte represented the Black Knights and fi red one to the low right corner to fi nd the back of the net for the second time this afternoon. Sophomore forward Eric Butte scored the tying goal and the only goal in the shootout to give the Army West Point Highlights and game notes hockey team a 2-1 victory over Robert Morris on Sunday afternoon in Moon Township, Pa. • The Black Knights head into the December break ranked fi rst with 32 points Photo by Army Athletic Communications in Atlantic Hockey standings due to their two shootout in the new format for the Black saves. He now boasts 18 wins in his career. and added his seventh of his career. points today. Knights. • He allowed just one goal on the weekend. • In points, Butte has notched nine points • It was the first overtime game and • Kozlowski tied his career-high with 35 • Butte scored his fi fth goal of the season in 2019-20 and 16 total. Sports calendar WOMEN’S BASKETBALL JAN. 10, 7:05 P.M.—AIR FORCE, TATE RINK.

DEC. 29, 1 P.M.—BRYANT, CHRISTL ARENA. JAN. 11, 7:05 P.M.—AIR FORCE, TATE RINK.

JAN. 2, 6 P.M.—BUCKNELL, CHRISTL ARENA. JAN. 18, 7:30 P.M.—RMC, KINGSTON, ONTARIO.

JAN. 12, 1 P.M.—BOSTON UNIVERSITY, CHRISTL ARENA. WRESTLING

MEN’S BASKETBALL JAN. 4, NOON—WEST POINT DUALS VS. AMERICAN, WYOMING AND NORTH CAROLINA, CHRISTL ARENA. JAN. 6, 7 P.M.—COLGATE, CHRISTL ARENA. JAN. 17, 7 P.M.—PENNSYLVANIA, GILLIS FIELD HOUSE. JAN. 8, 7 P.M.—AMERICAN, CHRISTL ARENA. TRACK AND FIELD (INDOOR) HOCKEY JAN. 9, TBA—WEST POINT OPEN, GILLIS FIELD HOUSE. DEC. 29, 4:05 P.M.—NEW HAMPSHIRE, TATE RINK. **VIEW ARMY WEST POINT SCHEDULE AT WWW.GOARMYWESTPOINT.COM/CALENDAR.ASPX?. 16 deCemBer 19, 2019 tHe Pointer View deCemBer 19, 2019 Vol. 76, no. 48 duty, Honor, Country sPorts

Junior quarterback Christian Anderson led Army West Point with 56 yards rushing and a touchdown in the Black Knights 31-7 loss to academy-rival Navy Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Photo by Class of 2021 Cadet AnGeline Tritschler Army football falls to Navy in rivalry tilt By Greg Kincaid Sandon McCoy and senior Connor Slomka Knights capitalized when they got the ball yard out for the touchdown. Army Athletic Communications combined for 42 yards on the ground after back. With 11:08 on the clock, Army used 18 • Navy had the ball to open the second half logging 21 yards apiece. plays to drive 78 yards down the fi eld before and worked its way into fi eld goal range. Bijan In the 120th installment of the Army-Navy On the defensive side of the ball, junior Anderson scampered his way in for the score Nichols lined up for the 29-yard try, but senior Game presented by USAA, Army West Point defensive lineman Edriece Patterson, sophomore from fi ve yards out. The junior quarterback defensive back Elijah Riley leapt across the line fell to service-academy foe No. 21 Navy, linebacker Arik Smith and junior linebacker was responsible for 45 rushing yards during of scrimmage to block the kick and keep the 31-7, Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in Jeremiah Lowery each set career marks in the scoring drive. game within a score. Philadelphia. tackles. Patterson and Smith both tallied 12 to • When the Midshipmen regained • After forcing the Black Knights to punt on The Black Knights logged 148 yards of lead to the defensive unit, while Lowery came possession, they needed just fi ve plays to even the ensuing drive, the Midshipmen went ahead total off ense opposite the Midshipmen (10-2). away with nine. In the fi nal game of his career, the score at 7-7 as Malcolm Perry fi nished off by two touchdowns, 21-7, after a seven-play, In his fi rst collegiate start behind center, junior senior linebacker Cole Christiansen had a sack the 75-yard drive with a 55-yard touchdown run. 45-yard drive that was capped by a Carothers quarterback Christian Anderson scored Army’s and recorded nine stops. • With 4:42 remaining in the half, the fi ve-yard rushing score. lone touchdown and led the way with a team- Midshipmen marched 91 yards down the fi eld • With a 37-yard fi eld goal and a 15-yard best 56 yards on 21 rushes. How it happened to go ahead to take a 14-7 lead into the half. Perry touchdown rush in the fourth quarter, the Anderson added 18 yards through the air • Both Army and Navy had unsuccessful Navy used a trick play that had Chance Warren Midshipmen secured a 31-7 victory over the on a pair of completions. Running backs junior opening drives to begin the game, but the Black lobbing a ball to Jamale Carothers from one- Black Knights.