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EthicsStudent leaders from across the country participate in in a small group America discussion during the fi rst day of the 2016 National Conference on Ethics in America at West Point. USMA cadets, along with approximately 160 students from more than 35 colleges, universities and academies, took part in small group exercises, discussions and guest lectures throughout the two-day conference. The theme of this year’s NCEA was “The Ethics of Public Discourse.” See next week’s Pointer View for the story on the Ethics Conference. Photo by miChEllE EbErhart/PV

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By Dr. Chris Hennen system every year. explosions, product spill and the release of toxic and recovery exercises April 18-22. Emergency Manager, Directorate With every railcar that gets moved, every gases into the atmosphere. The impact on West Point will be minimal, of Plans, Training, Mobilization and brake that gets applied, every container that Ensuring trains move safely through West although parking along Williams Road on the Security gets loaded, the potential for seriously ruining Point is a priority for the command, officials morning of April 21 may be restricted. someone’s day exists. and CSX. Further details will be provided in the April West Point is an important link in the United Using trains to transport hazardous materials Federal regulations and self-imposed safety 14 edition of the Pointer View. States 140,000 miles of freight railroads with is considered the safest way to move them, practices dictate train speeds, equipment and To assist West Point in preparing for this its stretch of train tracks on the eastern edge of however, as with any form of transportation, infrastructure inspections, procedures for worst case scenario, we ask that our community West Point, along the Hudson River. accidents can, and do, occur. handling and securing trains carrying hazardous also prepare for such incidents. CSX Transportation uses this short stretch of According to the Federal Railroad materials, and much more. Be aware of the risks, be prepared to act track to transport crude oil and other potentially Administration, approximately every three To prepare for a “worst case scenario,” the and make smart choices when in the vicinity hazardous cargo multiple times each day hours somewhere in the United States an West Point command, in partnership with local of the rails. between the Port of Albany, New York and incident occurs involving a train. agencies and CSX officials, throughout the Information on how to prepare and what Philadelphia oil refineries. These events range from minor collisions month of April, will be conducting community to do will be provided throughout the month CSX moves nearly 400,000 shipments, just with animals or debris on the tracks, to the awareness and readiness activities that will of April on West Point DPTMS social media, like those at West Point, throughout their rail rarer train car derailment that may result in fire, culminate in a weeklong exercise of response internal messages and articles such as this.

(Left) The Commandant of the U.S. Corps of Cadets, Brig. Gen. Diana Holland, and Command Sgt. Maj. of the Corps of Cadets, Command Sgt. Maj. Dawn Rippelmeyer, present awards for service at the Commandant’s Town Hall and Awards Ceremony March 30 at Washington Hall. (Above) Holland presents an achievement award and medal to Jessika Ramie, facilities support assistant. Commandant honors civilians Photos by Kathy Eastwood/PV

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By Maj. Emily Spencer Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership

How do we as leaders learn to process failure and adversity in order to learn, grow and generate inspiration to create beneficial changes that align with our values and vision? This was the guiding question of the 4th annual McDonald Cadet Leadership Conference (MCLC), a transformational leadership experience sponsored by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Bob McDonald, and his wife, Diane, March 31-April 3 in Jefferson Hall. The Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership planned and hosted this four-day conference, which welcomed 83 student leaders from around the world. In addition to the 22 USMA cadets selected to attend, 37 domestic student fellows and 24 international students attended, representing a total of 22 countries. Senior fellows included notable world leaders Elizabeth Birch (President and CEO, Peris Birch Company), Dr. Daniel Polisar (Founder, Provost, and Executive Vice President of Shalem College), Don Yaeger (Former Associate Editor, Sports Illustrated), Maria Contreras-Sweet (Founder and former Chairwoman of ProAmerica Bank), Xiao an The fourth annual McDonald Cadet Leadership Conference April 1 at Jefferson Hall included Col. Bernard Banks, Ji (Chairman of the Board, Beijing Hualian academy professor in the Behavioral Sciences and Leadership, the department that hosted the conference. Banks Group), Sheila Khama (Director of the African spoke to student/fellows and questioned them about how they define leadership. The theme for this year's conference Center for Natural Resources), Anshul Arora is "From Failure to Inspiration and Change." Photo by Kathy Eastwood/PV (Founder and CEO, Edvance Group), Dominic The executive officer for this year’s together a better team of staff, faculty and cadets This conference is unique given its student- Barton (Global Managing Director of McKinsey conference, Maj. Bridgette Bell, credits the this year,” Bell said. centric focus and active participation as MCLC & Company), Rosanne Haggerty (President diligence of the more than 60 staff members who In addition to the student fellows who is able to develop students’ leadership skills and CEO of Community Solutions; MacArthur planned and executed such a tremendous event. attended the conference, cadets served on the using the framework of assessment, challenge Foundation Fellow), Sir John Hood (Chairman, “Our goal has always been to brand this planning staff in various roles ranging from and support. Rhodes Trust; Former Vice-Chancellor of the student experience as transformational and Senior fellow liaison to social event coordinator. Four panels were developed to explore the University of Oxford), Mike Maddock (CEO of forward-thinking and we did just that. Cadet This gave cadets an invaluable opportunity guiding question from the lenses of Vision, Maddock Douglas), Ray Jefferson (Leadership Jared Jerrick did a phenomenal job as the to grow as leaders as they explored the Governing, Adversity and Learning. After Practictioner) and Tom Tierney (Chairman and Cadet-in-Charge. The Department of Behavioral intricacies of planning and execution under the engaging panel members, student fellows Co-founder, The Bridgespan Group). Sciences and Leadership could not have put guidance of a BS&L instructor. participated in four “breakout” sessions where they explored topics in more detail with smaller groups. The Senior fellows served as mentors who helped students to challenge their own assumptions and to explore areas of uncertainty. Outside of the conference panels and sessions, Public Notice students heard introductory remarks by Solicitation of Interest in Establishing a The RAB is intended to include Interested persons must be local residents Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr., Restoration Advisory Board at West Point community members who reflect the diverse of the West Point Military Reservation saw the highlights of the West Point landscape, Military Reservation. interests of the local community. Community or Orange and Putnam Counties. experienced The Core of the Corps by the The U.S. Department of the Army The RAB will be asked to review and Members will be expected to serve a two- USMA Band, and heard keynote addresses by recognizes the importance of stakeholder comment on plans and activities relating year term and attend RAB meetings regularly, Maddock and Secretary McDonald. participation in the Installation Restoration to the ongoing environmental studies typically two to four meetings per year. At the conclusion of the event, student (IR) and Military Munitions Response and restoration activities at West Point For more information on the fellows collaborated on a group Opinion (MMR) Programs. Military Reservation. Members will have the environmental restoration programs at West Editorial. Therefore, West Point Military opportunity to provide input on activities that Point Military Reservation, or if you are These final 12 OpEds will be published in Reservation is soliciting interest in will accelerate the restoration. interested in the establishment of a RAB the New York Times this summer. establishing a Restoration Advisory Board Members will also be expected to serve and participating, contact Jeff Sanborn, U.S. Students who are interested in participating (RAB) to promote public participation, as a voluntary liaison between the RAB and Army Garrison West Point, at Jeff.Sanborn@ in next year’s McDonald Cadet Leadership involve the community in ongoing community members, and be available to usma.edu or 845-938-5041. Conference (March 29-April 2, 2017), either as environmental restoration activities and meet with community members and/or other Notification of interest must be received a student fellow or on cadet staff, should contact allow valuable input in the decision-making interested parties. The RAB meetings will be no later than 30 days from the date of [email protected] for more information. process. open to the public. publication of this notice. 4 April 7, 2016 Pointer View Cadets visit WWII vet as part of inaugural Honor Salute By Jim Fox The items included a hand sewn red, white Chief, Community Engagement and blue blanket, a HOSPICE pin and certificate USMA PAO honoring Warren for his military service, as well as a flag drawn by a Maryland child which Four cadets took part in the inaugural included a hand-written note thanking him for Honor Salute at the HOSPICE of Orange & his service. Sullivan Counties, Inc., in Newburgh, New Eyes in the room began to moisten as the York, Sunday at the Kaplan Family HOSPICE cadets presented the items to Warren. Residence to give thanks to the service of local The brief but emotional ceremony consisted veteran Harris Warren. of the cadets rendering hand salutes to Warren, The U.S. Military Academy and the local while his certificate was read aloud. HOSPICE chapter have been working to try “I was just a Private. No one ever saluted to bring local veterans and cadets together for me before,” a teary-eyed Warren exclaimed the past year. after the ceremony. Warren, who originally hails from New “This is too much,” Warren added. “I’m Orleans, is the first local veteran to take part in honored.” an Honor Salute with cadets. The HOSPICE staff were touched by the Warren was glad to share his story of service impact that the ceremony had on Warren. at the tail end of World War II. “We’ve had local military come in and For 70 years, Warren explained, he was speak to our veterans before,” said Janice embarrassed by his service having been drafted Valentino, the HOSPICE director of Marketing at age 18 in 1945. By the time he finished and Development who was the driving force basic training at Fort Polk, Louisiana, the war behind making the visit possible, “but never was over. cadets from West Point. This meant so much Most of his 15 months of Army service, to (Warren).” as Warren explained it, were spent as part of Class of 2019 Cadet Jake Kahoe was one of the Enlisted Reserve Corps, which queried the four First Regiment cadets who took part in returning combat non-commissioned officers the Honor Salute. from Europe and the Pacific about their interest “I have always respected WWII veterans,” in being on call, as it were, for the “next” war. Kahoe said. “When I heard about the Honor “My group of some 2,000 Soldiers signed Salute, I jumped at the chance to take part.” up the best NCOs from WWII so that they could Kahoe, who calls Maryland home, said he train the Soldiers for the next war,” Warren was inspired to be part of the positive impact explained. the visit had on Warren. After completing initial entry training, “I sincerely hope I get the opportunity to Warren was about to be sent home when he and perform another Honor Salute,” Kahoe said, others were given the option of volunteering for “because not only does it mean the world to special service without actually being told what the old veterans, but it meant the world to me. that might entail. I was instantly reminded why I had wanted to His special service ended up being the ERC. join the military in the first place: to make a On Sunday, the cadets presented Warren positive impact in other people’s lives.” with a number of HOSPICE items from Warren also received an Army West Point Class of 2019 Cadet Jake Kahoe (middle) reads a certificate thanking World their sister Chapter in Anne Arundel County, flag from the cadets and a Class of 2019 coin, War II veteran Harris Warren (foreground) for his service. Classmate Tyra Jones Maryland, which is where U.S. Naval Academy along with an explanation of the heraldry (left) looks on during an Honor Salute for Warren Sunday at the Kaplan Family Midshipmen honor their local veterans. behind the coin. HOSPICE Residence in Newburgh, N.Y. Photo by Jim Fox/USMA PAO

Class of 2019 Cadet Gabrielle Young attaches the HOSPICE pin given Class of 2018 Cadet Kameron Grubaugh (left), and Class of 2019 Cadets Gabrielle Young to WWII veteran Harris Warren, while he looks at his new Army West and Jake Kahoe listen as WWII veteran Harris Warren thanks the cadets for visiting Point flag. P hoto by Class of 2019 Cadet Tyra Jones Sunday. Photo by Class of 2019 Cadet Tyra Jones Pointer View IN FOCUS: CADET CLUB ACTIVITIES April 7, 2016 5 2015-16 Cadet Club Activities The practice lasted six and a half hours, consisting of several University and college Judo teams from all over the United workouts, advanced kicking development, reaction and strategy States competed in the Collegiate National tournament including drills, flexibility development and forms instruction. the U.S. Military Academy, San José State University, Texas Though training was difficult, the cadets were satisfied A&M, University of Southern Florida, UC Berkley, UC Davis, knowing that they finished the day with new skills and strategies UC Santa Cruz, University of Washington, Ball State University, to dominate the competition. Iowa State University, the University of Minnesota, Southern Methodist University, Stanford University, University of Texas Judo: On April 2, the Army West Point Judo team competed and other universities from around the U.S. at the Collegiate National Championships at San José State There were four divisions at the tournament to include men’s University, San José, California. and women’s senior divisions, which consist of all Brown belts and above, and the men’s and women’s novice divisions, which is white belts to green belts. Overall, the Army West Point men’s senior team won first place in the men’s senior division tying with San José State University. The Army West Point men’s novice team won first place in their division as well as the Army West Point women’s novice Cycling: The first racing weekend of the season (March 25- team won second place in their division. The Army West Point 27) in East Brunswick, New Jersey was an all-around success. Judo team won an overall of 51 matches. For some of Army Cycling riders, this was their first ever road The team had 18 medals, seven gold medals, six silver race. The team gained experience and put up top finishes across medals and five bronze medals. In the senior divisions, the first- multiple categories. Stand out finishers include Class of 2016 place medalist was Cadet Ishmael McGinty. The second-place Cadet Jinny Yan (CAT B) fourth in the crit and third in the road medalists were Cadets Mason Kumashiro, Bradley Mikinski race, Class of 2019 Cadet Wyatt Gengler (CAT D) sixth in the and Megan Kinsey. The third-place medalists were Cadets John crit, Class of 2019 Cadet Monte Ho (CAT C) second in the crit Santos, Ryan Roth and Jarryn Villegas. In the novice divisions, and fifth in the road race, Class of 2019 Cadet Ammon Okazaki the first-place medalists were Cadets Megan Kinsey, Freddy (CAT D) third in the road race, Class of 2018 Cadet Dylan Allen Luna, Elaine Haggard, Kyle Werner, Jake Pare and Jarryn (CAT C) third in the road race and Class of 2019 Cadet Fisher Villegas. The second-place medalists were Cadets Sheldon Watkins (CAT C) fifth in the road race. Dillman, Aiden Baxter and Rikki Fearon. Third-place medalists Everyone gained valuable experience and we look forward were Cadets Araceli Sandoval and Zachary Towne. to some our our riders moving up to a more challenging For the cadets that placed first in the senior division, the field. National Collegiate Judo Association qualified those individuals for the International United States Collegiate Judo team. Martial Arts (Taekwondo): The Army Martial Arts team celebrated Easter Weekend (March 26) with a day of intense Taekwondo training at Grand Master Ji-ho Choi’s school in Bedminster, New Jersey. Grand Master Choi is the current president of the Pan American Taekwondo Union, an executive member of the World Taekwondo Federation, as well as the previous head coach of the U.S. National Team. 6 April 7, 2016 Pointer View Wedemeyer Lecture Series: Good leaders have passion for learning By Kathy Eastwood For three years, Conner embarked on Staff Writer mentoring and educating Eisenhower, which included a system of study ranging from Lt. Gen. Robert B. Brown, commanding extensive readings in military history to writing general, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center field orders for every aspect of command. and Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, was the guest Conner also pulled strings to get Eisenhower speaker at the inaugural Wedemeyer Lecture admitted to the Command and Staff School Series March 25 at Arnold Auditorium. The at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Eisenhower lecture series is named after Gen. Albert responded by graduating number one in his Wedemeyer, U.S. Military Academy Class of class. 1919, who was instrumental in planning the “Leader development, that passion for Normandy invasion. learning, if you want to be successful. You need Brown used slides of specific World War II to have that passion,” Brown said. leaders in presenting the themes of his speech “Gen. George Marshall had this idea of an that people are our advantage and good leaders airborne operation and in 1939 (when Marshall have a passion for learning. Brown gave was Army Chief of Staff) he fooled around examples of leaders who use creative tools to with the idea of airborne,” Brown said. “And complete a mission. he knew there was a lot of potential there. He “All good leaders have a passion for also knew that it would be dependent on who learning,” Brown said. “If you don’t have that, takes command at Fort Benning, Georgia. It you’re not going to be successful. All great would depend on Gen. Omar Bradley taking leaders such as Gen. George Marshall and Gen. command of Fort Benning in 1941. Marshall Omar Bradley had this passion for learning. gave Bradley instructions, ‘look, a lot of folks People are our advantage.” don’t get this vision of airborne, or a vision The first photo Brown displayed was that of of what can happen in the future, Don’t let all Sgt. Curtis Culin, who used ingenuity to modify the nay-sayers stop this from happening like the Sherman tank on D-Day. officers, staff officers and bureaucracy.’ “D-Day is playing for three years “If Bradley had gone through the system, we minimum,” Brown said. “Gen. George Patton would never have had an airborne division.” But was responsible for a deception operation on he didn’t. Bradley was smart enough to report D-Day. All the planning, and you have to plan, back to Marshall, bring Marshall down to see the planning is so important, and we know when some of the jumps and low and behold the 101st the first bullet flies through the air, plans fly out Airborne jumped towards the end of WWII the window, but you have to have a plan. With and we have a battalion of the 82nd Airborne all this planning in place, they forgot about the on standby right now ready to go anywhere in thick hedgerow in Normandy. However, this the world, because of a decision of a leader and young E5, Sgt. Curtis Culin, an engineer, saw the mentorship and not letting the system hold the hexagons the Germans left and attached it to you back.” the Sherman tanks to cut through the hedgerow Brown gave another example of leadership that was overgrown.” in the modern day war of Iraq and Afghanistan They would modify the tank later, which and introduced the audience to Sgt. Dale Horn. became known as the Rhino Tank. “This is Army Staff Sgt. Dale Horn in the “What other Army could have an E5 out middle of desert in Northern Iraq, and they are there to come up with a solution,” Brown asked. getting nailed by rocket fire all the time,” Brown “How are you going to create the Sgt. said. “The explosives were kind of homemade Culins? The best ideas come from the edge, things that cost little money to set up. But it they come from out there, those closest to the causes damage and kills Soldiers. This Soldier, problem and if you don’t have an organization who was designed as an artillery radar expert, that can create that Sgt. Culin, get those ideas had to go out and perform patrol. He was trained up, you’re going to fail in this complex world for that.” of ours. People are our advantage.” Horn befriended a local sheik in the area Another photo showed Maj. Gen. Fox who was friendly to U.S. forces. The sheik Conner, who was a mentor to Gen. George explained the culture of rural Iraqi society Patton, Gen. George Marshall and Gen. Dwight while he accompanied Horn on his first Humvee Eisenhower, but his most lasting contribution to patrol. After that, Horn began to stop by all the mentorship was of Dwight Eisenhower, villages to talk with people about their life and Eisenhower, who missed World War I, was the problems with security. The sheik, who was not a candidate to the General Staff College, and Horn’s mentor, raised the idea during a village he couldn’t get promoted unless he graduated meeting that Horn be named a sheik. The sheiks from General Staff College, Brown explained. approved. Horn received a small patch of land Eisenhower spent 19 years as a major, and and a few sheep. he would have retired if it wasn’t for Conner. “Maj. Gen. Brad Becker, Horn’s battalion As fate would have it, Gen. George Patton commander, understood the idea of trust and invited Eisenhower to dinner at the home of empowerment. Every other patrol just drove the Conner’s. by and the rocket fire continued. Horn started “Following Conner’s promotion to brigadier gaining trust. For eight months straight there general in 1921, Conner took command of the was no more rocket fire. Vision, empowerment, 20th Infantry Brigade in Panama and invited Soldiers and people are our advantage. The Eisenhower to join his staff,” Brown said. people can solve problems.” Pointer View April 7, 2016 7

Max Brooks, author of “World War Z,” addressed more than 150 cadets, staff and faculty March 31 as part of a MWI Speaker Series titled: Imagining Future War. Courtesy Photo Brooks, author of World War Z, discusses future war in MWI Talk By Lionel Beehner Cadets asked Brooks about sections and DMI Instructor inspiration for his most famous books, “World War Z” and “Harlem Hellfighters.” On March 31, author Max Brooks addressed He chastised “rigid thinking” among over 150 cadets, staff and faculty as part of a military generals in history who failed to adapt, MWI Speaker Series titled: Imagining Future giving the example of the British trained to fight War. a Napoleonic war but who lost to the Zulus The author of “World War Z” and son of around the turn of the 19th century. Hollywood director Mel Brooks merged science “Your job,” he told cadets, “is to think of the fiction (zombies) with actual historical events one percent of the one percent of the possible to inform his audiences about global disasters and to make it work.” and crisis preparedness. Brooks discounted the importance of Brooks urged cadets to consider an technology to decide future military innovation, “alternative history,” as a way to think of what and he encouraged the cadets in the audience is not probable but might be possible. to think hard about counterfactuals—what if “You need to learn to think creatively now,” Osama bin Laden had gotten his wish to go in he told the audience gathered in Washington Hall and fight Iraq after the 1990 invasion of Kuwait? auditorium. “Counterinsurgency is essentially —and to prepare for every possible contingency improv theater.” in war by thinking creatively. 8 April 7, 2016 Pointer View

SHARP Resources Welcome to • USMA SARC Program Manager, Samantha Ross—call 845-938-0508; • Garrison SARC, Dan Toohey—call 845-938-5657 or email dan.toohey@ usma.edu; • USCC SARC, Maj. Damon Torres—call 845-938-7479 or email damon. the Club [email protected]; • KACH SARC, Dr. Scotti Veale—call 845-938-4150 or email scotti.l.veale. The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club–West Point inducted five new members March [email protected]; 31 at the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School’s Bates Auditorium. Sergeants • USMAPS SARC, Dr. Stephanie Marsh—call 845-938-1950 or email 1st Class Gregory Elderkin (above) and Floyd Dailey, III, were inducted into the [email protected]; Sergeant Audie Murphy Club along with honorary members—Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr., Command Sgt. Maj. • USCC Victim’s Advocate, Kerry Dunham—call 845-938-3532 or email Dawn Rippelmeyer, Senior Enlisted Leader of the U.S. Corps of Cadets, and Sgt. [email protected]; 1st Class Carlos Navas-Martinez. Photo by Staff Sgt. Vito T. Bryant/USMA Public Affairs • KACH Victim’s Advocate, Staff Sgt. Shannon Brabson—call 845-938-3176.

Pointer View April 7, 2016 9 O’Neill JROTC Cadets recognized for achievements Story and photo by Michelle Eberhart his teams came in seventh and sixth place, respectively. The Junior ROTC academic and leadership “We’re located at probably the best place teams from James I. O’Neill (JIO) High School to have a JROTC program of anywhere in the were honored by Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert country,” Beckstrom said. “We get tremendous L. Caslen, Jr. for their outstanding achievement support from West Point and from all the other in the JROTC Academic and Leadership Bowl communities. So it’s just great to work with such (JLAB) March 31 in the Thayer Award Room. talented young men and women and to see them The Academic team includes JROTC Cadets have success.” Nick Allen, Jackson McInvale, Justin Starke, West Point Chief of Staff, Col. Wayne Nolan Green, Paul Walker and Josiah Spain. Green, greeted the JROTC cadets and thanked The Leadership team includes JROTC Beckstrom and 1st Sgt. Hector Correa for, Cadets Andrew Wright, Anna Northup, Edmund “their outstanding leadership of the program Northup, Allyson Lyle, William Svoboda and and setting a culture of excellence within the Joanne Kaiser. JIO JROTC program.” The JLAB is an event that about 1,500 Garrison Commander, Col. Landy Dunham, JROTC High Schools participate in, yearly. All said he’s a big supporter of the Buffalo Soldier programs are required to take the Level 1 testing. Squadron, the name given to the entire pack of From those tests, 600 schools advance to Level 130 JIO JROTC cadets. 2 testing. Ultimately, 24 schools across the “You just have to be a kid that wants to nation are chosen to participate in the national learn about supporting your environment and competition in June in Washington D.C. supporting your community,” Dunham said. The James I. O’Neill Junior ROTC academic and leadership teams were There are four students on each of the “That’s what ROTC is about, it’s a citizenship honored by Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr. for their outstanding academic and leadership teams, plus alternates. program.” achievement in the JROTC Academic and Leadership Bowl March 31 in the “I’m very, very proud of the quality of cadets Dunham also noted that he began his Thayer Award Room. we have here and how they have competed over military career in the JROTC. been wearing that uniform since ninth grade,” Caslen congratulated the cadets for their the years,” Retired Lt. Col. Mike Beckstrom, “I’m a colonel in the Army now and was a Dunham said. “A lot of these young men and achievements and made sure to ask them if they the senior Army instructor at JIO JROTC, said. JROTC cadet, back in 1984, I did four years as women will be wearing this uniform 30 years plan on attending West Point. Some are already Beckstrom noted that in 2013 and 2014 a JROTC cadet and attended West Point, so I’ve from now.” in the process of applying.

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Loss of Global Wisdom in an Age of Information For details, call 938-1039. FEATURED ITEMS U.S. Military Academy cadets, staff and faculty and the community are invited to a Dean’s Hour lecture by author and DANTES testing Tax Center hours and documents needed essayist Pico Iyer. The Army Education Center at West Point offers academic Tax season continues at the West Point Tax Center. The The lecture titled, “More Connected, Less Aware: The Loss testing programs through the Defense Activity for Non- center will be open from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday- of Global Wisdom in an Age of Information,” is scheduled for Traditional Education Support (DANTES) such as the SAT and Friday through April 15. 12:50 p.m. April 27 in Robinson Auditorium. ACT. Pearson VUE offers licensing and certification exams. The Tax Center is located at Bldg. 626 on the first floor. Most tests are free of charge to Soldiers. Cadets may use the West Point Cadet Tax Assistance Center West Point Golf Course Call the Testing Center at 938-3360 or email gwenn. at Bldg. 606 for help with their taxes. Due to the construction of the new clubhouse, the West [email protected] for details or an appointment. Prior to seeing a tax specialist, please ensure you are Point Golf Course will be operating out of the Ski Lodge for prepared with the required documents: the 2016 season. • W2-Wage and earnings statement; To ensure there is no conflict, the opening and preparation OUTSIDE THE GATES • Spouse’s Social Security Number and date of birth; of the Golf Course will occur once all Ski Area operations are • 1099DIV-dividend statement; concluded. Rummage Sale • 1099B-sale of stock and mutual funds; Continue to follow the West Point Golf Course on Facebook A rummage sale of clothes, accessories toys and household • Tuition receipts; at facebook.com/WestPointMWR and refer to the website at items is scheduled for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Cornwall • 2014 tax return, if available and tax returns that were westpointmwr.com for the official opening date. Presbyterian Church, 222 Hudson Street (Route 218), Cornwall- not completed by the tax center; on-Hudson. Food and beverages will be served. • HUD-1 settlement statements for new home purchases West Point Chapter of Excellence Sergeant Audie Call 534-2903 or visit the church’s website at www. and sales; Murphy Club CornwallPresbyterian.org for directions. • Sales tax receipts for the purchase of a new automobile; The West Point Chapter of Excellence Sergeant Audie • Power of Attorney, if you are filing for a spouse who Murphy Club has SAMC monthly meetings on the first Tuesday Storm King Mountain Hike will not be present to sign the return; of every month. Join the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum for a rigorous • Voided check with bank routing and account numbers; The SAMC monthly meeting takes place at Washington Hall hike at Storm King Mountain noon-4 p.m. Sunday. • Children’s Social Security numbers and dates of birth; Room 4101. This hike, led by one of the Museum’s Environmental • 1099INT-interest statement; For details, contact SMAC President Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Educators, is geared for adults and children 12 and older who • 1099R-retirement pay; Robinson at 254-768-8414 or Vice President Stuart Sword at would like to learn about the history of Storm King Mountain • Itemized deduction receipts. 757-816-0256. and want to enjoy the extraordinary views of the Hudson. Call 845-938-5920 or email WPStaff_SJA_Tax@usma. Prepaid registration is required. edu to schedule an appointment. For details and to register visit hhnm.org or call 845-534- Last day for appointments is Tuesday. The Tax Center EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS 5506, ext. x204. also takes walk-ins. FAST Class Trophy flags from the end of the American Revolution Cadet Tax Center Raise your GT score with the Functional Academic Skills on exhibit at the West Point Museum File your taxes at the West Point Cadet Tax Center, which Training (FAST) class at the Army Education Center, 683 Congress, in grateful recognition of the invaluable services is located on the 4th floor of Bldg. 606. The deadline for filing Buckner Loop (next to Subway), through April 20. of Gen. George Washington during the American Revolution, is April 15. The class meets 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday. presented him with the first British flag captured in 1775 and one The last day of drop-off tax services is Friday. The Tax Contact Nancy Judd at 938-3464 or [email protected] of the last surrendered flags from Yorktown in 1781. Center will have your return prepared within a week so that or Neil Sakumoto at 938-5389 for an enrollment form. These flags descended to Washington’s step-grandson and you can receive your refund. adopted son, George Washington Parke Custis. Cadets should call Elyce Lora at 845-938-2640 or email Army Education Center Custis, the father-in-law of Robert E. Lee, maintained the [email protected] for appointments. College courses are offered through the Army Education flags and other relics of his stepfather in his estate in Arlington, Center at West Point. Virginia. Custis called the flags the “Alpha and Omega” of the Undergraduate classes: war. The West Point Museum is open at no charge, seven days • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446- a week, from 10:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. For details, call 938-3590 ANNOUNCEMENTS 0535 or email [email protected]; or visit the Museum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ • Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Erica Rodriguez at 845-446- WestPointMuseum. Mine Torne Road closure 2555 or email [email protected]. In support of scheduled training, Mine Torne Road will be Graduate studies: closed on the following dates/times: • John Jay College of Criminal Justice–Master’s Degree in • April 20—8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Public Administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 • April 21—8 a.m.-11 p.m.; or email [email protected]; • April 23—8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. • Long Island University–Master’s Degrees in School If there are any questions or concerns, contact Range Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Operations at 938-8561. Counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email [email protected]. Days of Remembrance – Learning from the Holocaust The Army Education Center is located at 683 Buckner Loop In remembrance of the Holocaust, the U.S. Military Academy (between Starbucks and Subway). Equal Opportunity Office is presenting the 2016 Days of Remembrance Observance “Learning from the Holocaust: Acts Army Personnel Testing programs of Courage” at noon April 20 at the West Point Club, Grand The Army Education Center at West Point offers Army Ballroom. Personnel Testing (APT) programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, The guest speaker is Father Patrick Desbois, who has devoted DLPT, SIFT through the DA and DLI. his life to researching the Holocaust, fighting anti-Semitism and Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. Call the Testing Center futhering relations between Catholics and Jews. at 938-3360 or email [email protected] for details or There is a fee for staff and faculty. If you desire a meal, staff an appointment. and faculty must RSVP and pay by Wednesday to EO@usma. edu. If you get a ticket after Wednesday, a meal is not guaranteed. Employee Assistance Program Cadets must sign-up online prior to the event at https://cis. West Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program usma.edu/. that is a free and confidential counseling for civilians, family For details, contact the USMA EO Office at 938-6745, the members and retirees. USCC EO at 938-8456 or the EO Program Manager at 938-3814. The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- You can email them all at [email protected]. Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road. 12 aPril 7, 2016 Pointer View

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Sam Adams Dinner Night part is May 10). Join the West Point Club from 6-9 p.m. April 15 in the Club’s It is recommended to take both classes, but not required. Pierce Dining Room for the Sam Adams Dinner Night. Children may attend Cookies & Canvas while adults attend this This event will host a four-course dinner pairing a variety of class. Registration is required one week prior to class; lagers with the chef’s own creations. • Tuesday—Pint Sized Picasso, 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 3:30- FEATURED EVENT Brewery representatives will be present to mingle during the 4:30 p.m. Pablo Picasso, Classes are for grades K-5; event to outline each of the beers during dinner. • April 14—Wine & Paint, “Eiffel Tower,” 5-7 p.m. Grab West Point 5K/10K There is a minimal fee for this event. Reservations are a snack and a beverage and join us for a relaxed evening of art Registration for the West Point 5K/10K on May 7 is now required. instruction and fun. Paint a 16x20 canvas; open. Search keywords “West Point 5K/10K” on Active.com For reservations and details, call 938-5120. • April 14—Gastronomy for Kids, 5-7 p.m. Learn the science to sign-up. Online registration is open until May 4. behind how healthy cooking (and not so healthy) cooking works. For details, call 845-938-4690. ACS Volunteer Recognition Ceremony We will do a fun experiment and make a snack to eat in class. All West Point community volunteers are invited to attend the For children in grades K-8, Registration is required one week annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at 1 p.m. April 19 at the prior to class; U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School Auditorium, located • April 19—Pint Sized Picasso, 10:30-11:30a.m. or 3:30- JUST ANNOUNCED near the Washington Gate on 950 Reynolds Road. 4:30p.m. Auguste Rodin-themed classes are for grades K-5. For details, call Army Community Service-Jen Partridge at There is a minimal fee for the above classes. For details and EFMP Autism Awareness Month TLC Workshop 938-3655 or email [email protected] to RSVP. to register, call 938-4812. In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) invites the entire community to gather ACS ERP Résumé Open Houses Earth Day Open House for an informative Together, Listening, Connecting workshop Stop by the Employment Readiness Program at ACS, Bldg. Come out to the West Point Recycling Center, located across entitled, “Autism & Autism Evaluations” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 622 anytime on April 20, May 25 or June 7 to have your résumé from Round Pond, Route 293, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 28 to April 21 at Army Community Services, Bldg. 622. reviewed, to prep for an interview, to practice your ‘elevator celebrate Mother Earth during an Earth Day Open House. Advanced registration is required. To register, contact the speech’ or just to see what the program can offer the jobseeker. Free T-shirts, giveaways, food and much more. Donate EFMP Manager, Josephine Toohey, at 938-5655 or Josephine. No RSVP or appointment needed, doors are open 8 a.m.-5 your old cell phone for Soldiers and shred those unwanted [email protected] by April 18. p.m. papers. Don’t forget to join the Earth Day Poster Contest, visit For details, call or email to reserve your seat at 845-938-5658 westpointmwr.com for contest rules. Administrative Professional Luncheon and Interactive or [email protected]. For details, call 938-8229. Murder Mystery The Cadet Theater Arts Guild and the West Point Club ACS ERP Spring Class Bull Pond an affordable vacation present “Beat the Dean” from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 27 in Do you know about all the preferences given to transitioning If you’re looking for an affordable family vacation close to the Club’s Grand Ballroom. Doors and buffet open at 11:15 a.m. military members, veterans and military spouses? home, MWR has just the place for you. Treat your administrative professional to a luncheon and an Attend the Employment Readiness Program’s Military The Bull Pond “complex,” located fi ve miles from Round interactive Murder Mystery where the “Dean of Students” is Spouse Preference Information Session from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Pond off Route 293, on the West Point Reservation, offers a murdered and the suspects just happen to be “Department Heads.” May 17. trout stocked lake, a fully-equipped cottage, a gazebo, a sand There is a minimal fee for this event. The class will cover all the preferences for which you might beach swim area with aluminum raft, paddle boat, canoe and Reservations are required. For reservations and more details, be eligible, what they mean during the application process, and V-bottom row boat moored at a boat house with pool table and call 938-5120. how to utilize the preference. boating amenities. Classes are held at ACS, Bldg. 622. For details, call 938-2503. Murder Mystery Dinner Theater For details, call or email to reserve your seat at 845-938-5658 The West Point Club presents “The Honeymoon Murders” or [email protected]. Mystery Dinner Theater at 8 p.m. April 29. Enjoy an evening FOR THE YOUTHS of fi ne cuisine and crime with the Killing Kompany, where Wilderness First Aid Certifi cation Course professional stage, TV and fi lm actors are seated among you and Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick or lost outdoors. Are Month of the Military Child Make and Take Craft Fair where you can be part of the show. you ready? West Point Family and MWR—Outdoor Recreation Join Child, Youth & School Services from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The night includes dinner, dancing and a brand new comedy has partnered with SOLO Wilderness Medicine to offer a April 16 for Month of the Military Child Make and Take Craft murder mystery. Wilderness First Aid Certifi cation Course. Fair at the Youth Center, Bldg. 500. All ages are welcome. This show contains adult content and adult situations, which There is a cost per individual for the WFA course for active/ Family activities include carnival games, craft tables, prizes, may not be appropriate for all ages and/or tastes. retired military, dependents, DOD civilians and other authorized popcorn and cotton candy. Admission is free. There is a minimal fee for this event. Reservations are users. For details, call 938-3969. required. For reservations and more details, call 938-5120. A minimum of 12 participants is required for the class. For details or to sign up, call 845-938-8811 or 845-938-2503. School Age Center Summer Camp Reservations are ongoing. The School Age Center offers weekly summer camp FOR THE ADULTS programming for children in grades Kindergarten through fi fth grade. The West Point SAC provides a variety of experiences April events with Leisure Travel Services FOR THE FAMILIES for children through planned and developmentally appropriate Join Leisure Travel Services for several trips during April. activities and experiences that promote learning and exploration. The trips include: Arts & Crafts April class schedule Weekly sessions begin June 6 and run through Aug. 29. • Sunday—Tour of New York City. Leave West Point at 8 • Today—Little Impressionist, 10:30-11 a.m. For ages 2 For details, contact Erin Faherty, SAC Director, at 938-0086 a.m., leave NYC at 4 p.m.; and up; or Jacquelyn Butler, SAC Assistant Director, at 938-0089. • April 14—Broadway Performance of Fiddler on the Roof. • Today—Cookies and Canvas, “Flowers,” 5-6:30 p.m. We Leave West Point at 4 p.m., leave NYC after the show; provide the snacks, paint and pre-sketched canvas, you provide Become a Family Child Care Provider • April 16—Walk the Highline & Chelsea Market. Leave the kids. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Family Child Care is a great opportunity for those who want West Point at 9 a.m., leave NYC at 3:30.p.m.; • Today—Cooking with Care, 5-6:30 p.m. Focusing on to stay home with their children. • April 21—LTS Theater Van to Broadway and purchase maintaining healthy eating habits for the whole family. You can become a certifi ed provider and supplement your half price theater tickets. Leave West Point at 4:30 p.m., leave Cooking a meal for a variety of different diets and how to family’s income by caring for children in your home. NYC after the show. plan meals to better utilize the more expensive healthy/organic For details, contact Erin Faherty, Family Child Care director, For ticket pricing and reservations, call 938-3601. ingredients. Recipe conversion and more. Two part class (second at [email protected] or call 938-0086. Pointer View aPril 7, 2016 13 Keller Corner Wall Breaking Keller installs two medication disposal material should be placed in the bins. ceremony kicks off bins The bin is available during the Hospital’s Keller Army Community Hospital has operating hours. installed two secure MedSafe Medication If the bins are locked, please return during Disposal Bins in an effort to establish a the operating hours. construction at KACH procedure for the handling and disposal of Do not leave medication outside of the Story and photo by Robert K. Lanier Maintenance will receive work on the second expired, unwanted unused prescriptions drugs bins. Public Information Offi cer fl oor. The program for the third fl oor consists and Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications. Keller Army Community Hospital of Endoscopy and Prep/Recovery. Also The medical disposal bins are for Keller offers Childbirth Education included are department and lobby renovations. unused medications, including legally held Classes Col. Brian S. Burlingame, commander, Departments have been laid out to optimize controlled substances. This includes narcotics Keller Army Community Hospital will be West Point Health Services Area, and 56th work fl ow and space effi ciency. (Schedules II-V). No illegal drugs (Schedule offering Childbirth Education Courses during U.S. Military Academy Surgeon, hosted a Wall The creation of a medical mall will provide I) are allowed. the months of May, June and August. There Breaking Ceremony March 31 to officially a natural connection between Keller’s main One bin is located on the fi rst fl oor lobby will be no classes offered in July. kickoff construction of the multi-departmental building and the Brian D. Allgood Ambulatory as you enter Keller’s main building, and the Topics include, but are not limited to, Hospital Modernization Project at Keller Army Clinic, including intuitive wayfi nding to help second bin is located on the fi rst fl oor of the what to expect during labor, newborn care, Community Hospital. patients reach their destination. Brian D. Allgood Clinic near Primary Care. and breastfeeding. This renovation, which touches The new multi-specialty clinic will be Medication should be left in its original The May sessions are scheduled for approximately 60,000 sq. feet and 15 located close to the main entrance, reducing packaging/containers. NO liquid containers 6-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays May 4, 11 and 18. departments, will relocate, realign and right patient travel distances. The pharmacy will be —more than 4 ounces—will be accepted, The June and August sessions will be size departments to better accommodate the conveniently located on the boundary between and ALL liquids should be placed in a sealed all-day courses, scheduled for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. facility’s mission, consolidate medical assets the two buildings. The interior design concept plastic baggy before depositing. June 18 and Aug. 13. and meet the ongoing healthcare needs of the will create a patient centered environment NO sharp containers, needles, syringes, For more information and/or to arrange a benefi ciary population. while achieving sustainability objectives and batteries, aerosol spray cans, trash, medical seat for the classes, contact Keller’s Obstetrics With a focus on health and wellness, the providing functionality. devices, chemicals, or other hazardous Unit at 938-3210. project’s architects, interior designers and Mechanical, engineering, fi re protection general contractor have created a professional and electrical systems are also being enhanced design that highlights an inviting and open to increase lifecycle and effi ciency. As a LEED atmosphere where patients are the priority. Silver certifi ed construction, the project will Users and their guests will immediately improve the sustainability of the building. State- feel they have entered a space for expert care, of-the art equipment for improved patient care nurturing and healing. In addition to providing will also be provided. a modern and inviting atmosphere, this design/ To minimize impact to service availability, build/initial outfi tting project will allow for construction will be divided into 15 phases, with LifeWorks improved functionality and effi ciency. several phases under construction concurrently. The basement renewal comprises Phase 1 will kick off with renovations to • Inside Out movie showing: Join We are asking for your donation of new or construction of a new Data Center and the emergency department in spring 2016. WPFH at our Community Center at 126 gently used books that will be used to build Housekeeping department. This will be followed by the multi-specialty Washington Road at 4:30 p.m. April 15 for up our new lending library which will be a The fi rst fl oor work includes Pharmacy, clinic, pharmacy, radiology and then the the movie showing Inside Out. permanent activity for all of our residents to Audiology, General Surgery, Oral Maxillofacial post-anesthesia care unit/endoscopy/surgery Pizza and drinks will be provided. To share and enjoy. Surgery, Gynecology, Outpatient Obstetrics, departments. register, email [email protected] by The types of books we need for our library Emergency, Immunizations, Outpatient The ancillary departments will be renovated Wednesday. Space is limited. are series, children’s, drama, mystery, etc. The Records, Resource Management, Security, and throughout the construction schedule. The only rule for the lending library is, once you Patient Advocate. multi-departmental renovation project is • Lending Library: WPFH will have fi nished reading your book we ask that Admission/Discharge and Plant scheduled to be fi nalized by early 2018. be starting a book lending library at the you return it so it can be enjoyed by other Communities Center, 126 Washington Road. residents.

MOVIES at MAHAN Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. Friday—Zootopia, PG, 7:30 p.m. Saturday—Eddie the Eagle, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. (For movie details and updates schedules, visit www. shopmyexchange.com/reel-time-theatres/West- Point-1044343.)

West Point Command Channel Channels 8/23 The principal wall breakers, from left-right, Ky Hornbaker, owner of United For the week of April 7-14 Excel Corp.; Lt. Col. James Goetschius, program manager—Atlantic, U.S. Army Health Facility Planning Agency; Col. Brian S. Burlingame, commander, West Army Newswatch Point Health Service Area; and Col. David Caldwell, commander, U.S. Army Thursday, Friday and Monday-April 14 Corps of Engineers; pose after ceremonially breaking the wall to kick off the 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Keller Army Community Hospital Modernization Project March 31 at West Point. 14 April 7, 2016 Community/Sports Pointer View Taking the lead on Child Safety to prevent Child Neglect By West Point Family Advocacy Program absences from school, does not enroll the child in home schooling, public or private school or prevents Each year the Army recognizes April as Child the child from attending school). Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM). This year’s 4. Lack of Supervision (absence or inattention theme is “Child Safety to Prevent Child Neglect.” of the caregiver where the child’s behavior is not To that end, the West Point Family Advocacy properly monitored). Exposure to physical hazards Program (FAP) takes the lead in providing to the is a sub-set of this type of child neglect. community some information and resources on 5. Medical Neglect (caregiver refuses or fails to how to ensure our children are supervised, safe provide appropriate medically indicated health care and sound. —medical, dental, behavioral health—for the child The first thing that comes to mind is the question, as long as the caregiver is financially able to do so). so what exactly is child neglect? 6. Non-Organic Failure to Thrive (an infant or From Army Regulation (AR) 608-18, The Army young child is not growing or developing as they Family Advocacy Program, the basic definition is should and no organic basis is found). a type of child abuse where a child is deprived of As you can see, there’s more to child neglect needed age-appropriate care by act or omission of than a dirty house and there’s more to child abuse the child’s parent, guardian, caregiver, employee of prevention than the absence of abuse. a residential facility, or staff person providing out- Resources available for parents, grandparents, of-home care under circumstances indicating that caregivers and concerned neighbors can be found the child’s welfare is harmed or threatened. through a variety of media. Here’s a list to get you Sounds pretty extensive? Wait, there’s more. started: The regulation goes on to define six specific types • www.militaryonesource.mil/safe-and-sound; of neglect: • http://www.preventchildabuseny.org; 1. Abandonment (the caregiver is absent for an • http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/mail. extended period of time and there is no plan for an The current Child Supervision Guidelines and appropriate substitute caregiver). Curfew are also provided as a separate document. 2. Deprivation of Necessities (failure to provide For any questions about child abuse, child food, clothing and shelter). neglect or ideas on what you can do to ensure a 3. Educational Neglect (the caregiver knowingly healthy and safe community, contact the West Point allows the child to have extended or frequent Family Advocacy Program at 938-3369/0629. Men’s Track falls to Navy in ‘Star’ Match 119-84 By Stephen Waldman how we were able to come away with the win. If you look at Army Athletic Communications the other results, they had some better performances today, but we had a better team and our guys didn’t make any mistakes.” The Army West Point Men’s Track and Field team dropped a Additionally, Sims recorded Army’s best mark this season in 119-84 loss to Navy in the 90th edition of the outdoor Star Meet the long jump with a mark of 7.05m, good enough for a second- April 2 at Shea Stadium. place finish in the event. “I thought this was a fantastic meet even though we lost,” Sophomore Lee Bares, who holds the Academy’s outdoor Director of Track and Field and Cross Country Mike Smith record for pole vault, can add the Star Meet record to the list of said. “We combined the meet for a reason. We created a great accolades he has acquired it in his young career. His winning atmosphere, and it was a great competition. There were a couple mark of 5.07m surpassed the previous record of 5.05m which of meet records that were broken, and the performances were was set in 2001 by Navy’s Tom Delaney. outstanding. This is the kind of energy we need for a Star Meet. Senior and co-captain Tom Girardot pushed past the field I’m glad we were able to have it at West Point and the weather in the 3000m Steeplechase, taking the crown after crossing the relented. In the end, to watch the 4x400 and the number of people finish line at 9:12.23. Junior Jacob Fong placed third for the Black crowding the track to watch the finish and how close the finish Knights with a time of 9:17.40. was that determined the outcome of the meet was a great example The team’s other captain, senior Taylor Andrews, raced to a of what our sport can be. time of 14.52 to win the 100m hurdles. Sophomore Ross Puritty “The idea was to combine the meet because we are one team placed third in the event at 14.86. and to show that we are just as interested in the men as we are Freshman Kenneth Brinson had a strong performance in the women,” Smith continued. his first Star Meet, taking the crown in the hammer throw at The Midshipmen now hold a 46-44 advantage in the all-time 59.00m and finishing as the runner-up in the discus with a mark outdoor series. of 50.25m. Both throws are season bests for the Black Knights. The 4x100m relay team of junior Jose Santana, freshmen Santana raced to a second-place finish in the 400 meter dash Ben Sims and Kevin Dyer and sophomore Tyler Davis sprinted with a personal-best time of 47.68. Senior and co-captain Tom Girardot pushed past the to victory at 40.44, setting a new Academy record as well as After the first eight events, the Black Knights held a 44-41 field in the 3000m Steeplechase, taking the crown breaking the meet record. advantage. after crossing the finish line at 9:12.23. The Mids finished at 40.62, also topping the previous meet Freshman Jeff Giannettino captured his first star meet title in Photo Courtesy of Army Athletic Communications record of 40.73 that was set back in 2000. That time also served the high jump, clearing the 2.05m bar. Sophomore Alex Olson Schroeder. as the program record for the past 16 years. placed third in the event with a mark of 1.92m. Senior Marcus Phillips competed to a second-place finish in “Those guys work so hard in practice,” Smith commented. Junior Trevor Touchton showcased a pair of top performances the 400m hurdles with a time of 54.65. “They take care of themselves really well and were able to for the Cadets in the mid-distance events. His 800 time of 1:55.06 “We are not defined by what happened here today,” Smith execute today. We ran pretty well, as did Navy. It came down was .02 shy of the winner, Just Hyytinen. said. “We will go forward and get better; that goes for coaches to the anchor leg, we got the baton ahead and Tyler ran a good, The Tallahassee, Florida, native also gutted out a 3:48.38 in and athletes. We’re in the process of trying to be good, and we’re strong leg. There anchor was right behind him, though. I think the 1500 meter run, passing Cory Donley on the final lap and getting closer. We may have lost, but tomorrow is a new day and we had the right order and our guys were able to execute. That’s coming within .2 seconds of catching Navy’s leader, Stephen we’re going to get after it and keep pushing forward.” Pointer View Sports April 7, 2016 15 Women’s Tennis takes ‘Star’ Match over Navy By Joshua Gleason Army Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Women’s Tennis team got revenge for its lone loss against Navy in the last meeting between the two as the Black Knights topped the Midshipmen 6-1 April 2 in Annapolis, Maryland. Army improves to 7-1 in the all-time series against the Midshipmen while moving the season record for the Star Series presented by USAA to 9-8-1 in advantage of Navy. The Black Knights have now won 10 straight games as they improve to 17-3 this year and 3-0 in the Patriot League. The Midshipmen fall to 15-9 this spring and 1-2 in conference. Senior Carolyn Pitman remained undefeated in her career against Navy. She teamed with freshman Kirby Einck to stay unbeaten with the freshman this spring in doubles for a 6-2 victory. The pairing is now 13-0 in 2016 while Pitman is 5-0 against the Midshipmen in doubles. The West Chester, Ohio, native won for the sixth time in as many tries against the Mids in singles play with a victory in the top singles flight. She had to rally against sophomore Amanda Keller to ultimately take a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win. In the Academy record books, Pitman took sole possession of eighth place in career singles wins (70) and broke a tie for career dual wins in the number one position (19) as she now stands alone in seventh place. Army’s other doubles win to take the initial point came from the team of junior Nancy Porter and freshman Genevieve Senior Carolyn Pitman remained undefeated in her career against Navy as she teamed with freshman McCormick in the third doubles spot by a score of 6-4. Porter Kirby Einck in doubles for a 6-2 victory. The pairing is now 13-0 in 2016 while Pitman is 5-0 against the and McCormick proceeded to add wins in singles play as the Midshipmen in doubles. Pitman won her singles match in the top flight 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. former won in the sixth flight 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 and the latter won by Photo Courtesy of Army Athletic Communications default in the third flight. Navy tops Women’s Lacrosse in Inaugural Matchup By Harrison Antognioni Army Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Women’s Lacrosse team trailed by two goals late in the second half before falling to Navy, 11-5, in the Army-Navy Game April 2 at Michie Stadium. Army drops to 5-7 overall and 0-4 in the Patriot League, while Navy improves to 7-4 and 2-2. Sophomore midfielder Rachel Hornick scored twice to lead the Black Knights, while junior midfielder Erin Jollota and freshmen attackman Izzy McMahon and midfielder Brittany Rinaldi all found the back of the net once. Freshman goalie Kayla Rowley finished with 10 saves and a game-high six ground balls. The Midshipmen were paced by Julia Collins, who netted five goals and added an assist and four draw controls. Katie Gallagher added a hat trick and an assist, while Jenna Collins contributed a goal, two assists and five draw controls. Ingrid Boyum stopped Freshman attackman Izzy McMahon five shots in the victory. notched one of Army West Point’s five “Our defense was awesome,” head coach Kristen Waagbo goals during a 11-5 loss to Navy April 2 said. “They played outstanding against a really high-powered at Michie Stadium. offense. Our goalie play was phenomenal, Kayla Rowley had Photo Courtesy of Army Athletic Communications an awesome day and played with a lot of confidence. I think a lot of our energy and momentum stemmed from our tight-knit team defense. “Our effort throughout the entire game was fabulous,” The Midshipmen answered back with four goals in a row and Hornick providing a marker for Army. Waagbo added. “We played fearless. Navy’s in its ninth season during a stretch of 9:33, including three straight free-position Hornick opened the second half with a goal 4:00 into the and we’re in our first season and I don’t think anybody watching goals. Andie O’Sullivan tallied Navy’s first free-position goal period to trim the deficit to two goals, 6-4. Navy’s Meg O’Donnell that game would be able to tell that. It’s tough to get past the result during the span before Julia Collins scored on consecutive free- put the Mids back in front by three at the 16:19 mark of the second of the game, but this is a journey and it was a great step for us.” position attempts 3:59 apart. The visitors held a 4-1 advantage half before Rinaldi connected for the Black Knights to make the Navy seized an early lead after Gallagher scored on an on free-position goals on the afternoon. score 7-5 with 13:18 left. assist from Julia Collins just 11 seconds into the contest before Jollota brought the Black Knights back to a three-goal deficit, Army wouldn’t get any closer though, as Navy finished out McMahon brought the game back to a tie after scoring on a quick 5-2, with 6:29 left in the opening half and the teams split goals the game with four goals over the final 10:29, including two strike with 21:11 remaining in the first half. in the last 5:43 of the frame, with Julia Collins scoring for Navy from Julia Collins. 16 April 7, 2016 Pointer View Minato earns AP All-America Honors By Harrison Antognioni Army Athletic Communications

Army West Point Women’s Basketball team senior guard Kelsey Minato was selected as an Associated Press honorable mention All-American, the organization announced March 28. The senior is the first player in the 39-year history of the Army Women’s Basketball program to be honored as an AP All-American. Minato drew Patriot League Player of the Year honors for the third time in her career earlier in March and became the conference’s first player to be named first-team all-league four times. A native of Huntington Beach, California, Minato set career scoring marks for Army and the Patriot League after averaging a league-record 23.2 points per game in 2015-16. She finished her career with 2,556 points and led the Black Knights to a 29-3 record and their second Patriot League title and NCAA Tournament appearance in the last three seasons. In addition to her AP All-America praise, Minato was recently named to the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All- Region I team for the second time in as many seasons. Minato was a WBCA All-America honorable mention choice after the 2014-15 season and now becomes the fourth player in program history to land All-America selections in multiple seasons. Pam Pearson, USMA ’86 (1984 American Women’s Sports Federation second team, 1985 AWSF second team); Julie Del Giorno, USMA ’86 (1985 AWSF second team, 1986 AWSF honorable mention); Kim Kawamoto, USMA ’92 (1991 AWSF fourth team, 1992 AWSF third team).

2016 Associated Press All-Americans Senior guard Kelsey Minato became the first player in the 39-year history of the Army West Point Women’s First Team Basketball program to be honored as an Associated Press All-American. Minato drew Patriot League Player • Breanna Stewart, Connecticut of the Year honors for the third time in her career and became the first player in conference history to • A’ja Wilson, South Carolina be named first-team all-league four times. P hoto Courtesy of Army Athletic Communications • Moriah Jefferson, Connecticut Third Team Nia Coffey, Northwestern; Lexi Eaton Rydalch, BYU; Makayla • Kelsey Mitchell, Ohio State • Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, Maryland Epps, Kentucky; Nathalie Fontaine, Ball State; Bashaara Graves, • Rachel Banham, Minnesota • Kelsey Plum, Washington Tennessee; Ruth Hamblin, Oregon State; Myisha Hines-Allen, • Brittney Martin, Oklahoma State Louisville; Bria Holmes, West Virginia; Chanise Jenkins, DePaul; Second Team • Jillian Alleyne, Oregon Alexis Jones, Baylor; Brionna Jones, Maryland; Jonquel Jones, • Nina Davis, Baylor • Aerial Powers, Michigan State George Washington; Niya Johnson, Baylor; Jackie Kemph, Saint • Brianna Turner, Notre Dame Louis; Whitney Knight, Florida Gulf Coast; Kelsey Minato, • Tiffany Mitchell, South Carolina Honorable Mention (in alphabetical order) Ameryst Army; Jasmine Nwajei, Wagner; Shereesha Richards, Albany; • Morgan Tuck, Connecticut Alston, Ohio State; Imani Boyette, Texas; Madison Cable, Notre Azura Stevens, Duke; Courtney Walker, Texas A&M; Sydney • Jamie Weisner, Oregon State Dame; Jordin Canada, UCLA; Alaina Coates, South Carolina; Wiese, Oregon; Courtney Williams, South Florida. ‘Star’ eludes Women’s Track by .04 seconds to Navy By Stephen Waldman crowding the track to watch the finish and how Winters lived up to her title as she captained after crossing the finish line at 2:11.86. Amanda Army Athletic Communications close the finish was that determined the outcome the Black Knights in the sprints. She won the Agana set the meet record for the Midshipmen of the meet was a great example of what our 100m dash with a time of 11.93 after being part after winning the event with a time of 2:11.46. In the most thrilling finish in the meet’s 30- sport can be. of the 4x100m relay team that took first place The 4x400 relay was the second event of year history, .04 seconds was the difference in “The idea was to combine the meet because after Hawkins crossed the finish line at 47.06. the day to have a photo finish as freshman the 4x400 relay that pushed Navy to a 103-100 we are one team and to show that we are just Desormo followed closely behind as the runner- Abby Halbrook captured the 1500m run title victory over the Army West Point Women’s as interested in the men as we are the women,” up with a time of 12.29. after edging out Navy senior, Meghan Harvey Track and Field team at Shea Stadium April 2. Smith added. The senior from Spanaway, Wash., also led by .01 seconds. “I thought this was a fantastic meet even Heading into the final event, the Midshipmen Army to a sweep in the 200-meter dash. Her The Tyler, Texas native finished the race though we lost,” Director of Track and Field held a 98-97 advantage, creating a winner-takes- time of 24.68 paced the field while Hawkins with a time of 4:46.40. Halbrook also pushed and Cross Country Mike Smith said. “We all scenario for the relay. followed with a 25.25 and Desormo was in third her way to victory in the 5000 meter run with a combined the meet for a reason. We created a Senior Haley Winters, freshmen Cassie with a time of 25.47. All three 200 dash times time of 17:25.85. great atmosphere, and it was a great competition. Mundekis and Whidney Desormo and beat the team’s previous best time for the 2016 Meagan Hilla was Army’s top performer There were a couple of meet records that were sophomore Sydney Hawkins topped the season. Hawkins led the way in the 400-meter in all three events she competed in on the day, broken, and the performances were outstanding. previous meet record of 3:51.37 with a time of dash, besting the field with the ninth-best time including winning the high jump. She set a This is the kind of energy we need for a Star 3:49.72 with all four legs of the race being run in Army history at 56.76. This was the first time personal record at 15.25 in the 100 meter hurdles Meet. I’m glad we were able to have it at West shoulder-to-shoulder. the Flint, Mich., native ever ran the event. in which the sophomore placed second. Point and the weather relented. In the end, to With the win, Navy brings the all-time Mundekis placed second in the 800 meter The Green Bay, Wis., native also placed watch the 4x400 and the number of people outdoor series even at 15 apiece. run, topping the previous meet record of 2:13.91 second in the triple jump with a mark of 11.26m. 20 April 7, 2016 Pointer View Gymnastics tie with Navy for ECAC title By Mady Salvani Knights claimed the all-around title along with Army Athletic Communications taking two events the first day. Glenn was also runner-up on vault posting a The Army West Point Gymnastics team season-high 14.95, took third on floor exercise jumped out to an early lead, but Navy rallied in (14.8) and pommel horse (14.3), along with the later events as the teams tied (423.400) for sixth on parallel bars (13.90). Genders garnered the 2016 Eastern College Athletic Conference third-place honors on high bar (14.55). (ECAC) Championship crown April 2 at Seven Black Knights advanced in 17 host William & Mary’s Kaplan Arena in events to Sunday’s individual finals with Glenn Williamsburg, Virginia. competing in five events (pommel horse, floor It marked the first time there have been co- exercise, vault, parallel bars and high bar) and champions since Temple and East Stroudsburg freshman Cole Casanova, who finished third in University shared that honor in 1985. all-around (84.20), qualifying in four (pommel With the automatic bid to the NCAA horse, floor exercise, still rings and vault). Championships on the line, Navy was awarded Meeting the standards in two events were the tie-breaker based on a higher away score. junior Sam Kusnitz (vault, parallel bars), “The tie-breaking procedure uses the highest sophomore Nathan Goff (pommel horse, high away score and Navy’s was higher than ours,” bar) and Genders (floor exercise, high bar). Also head coach Doug Van Everen noted. “They competing are freshman Elliott Herman and will go to the NCAAs as a team, but we will sophomore Ryan Wilson on still rings. go individually. The Black Knights just missed breaking the “Vault is a high scoring event and I knew we school record on floor exercise after posting a would have to have about a four-point lead going season-best 72.20 as Army dominated that event into the last event, which we did. But some of with five Black Knights placing among the top our ring scores were a little tight and that made six led by Glenn’s winning mark. the difference there,” Van Everen added. “We Ranked second nationally in this event, had a couple of mistakes here and there and that Glenn was the lone gymnast to score in the is the way it worked out this time. It is definitely 15-point range (tied his career mark of 15.45) a bummer. But we did a good job today.” on high bar with Navy’s Jonathan Tang a distant It is the second straight year Army won second (14.6). the ECAC title, and is just the fourth time in Genders led an Army sweep of the next school history that the No. 12 Black Knights four spots taking third (14.55) followed by earned back-to-back titles and the first time Goff (14.5), Kusnitz (14.4) with Casanova since 1952. It is No. 13 Navy’s first ECAC (14.3) sixth. Senior Jesse Glenn defended his all-around title for the third straight year or Eastern Intercollegiate Gymnastics League The Black Knights won three team events to posting an 86.95 and won high bar after equaling his creer high with a 15.45. championship since 1989. include floor exercise (72.5), vault (72.95) and Glenn earned ECAC Senior Gymnast of the Year with his performance. Black Knight senior Jesse Glenn defended high bar (73.2) with Navy winning still rings Casanova (13.8). Glenn (13.9), Kusnitz (13.75) finished third with a score of 416.850, while his all-around title for the third straight year (71.7) and parallel bars (68.2) and were denied and Goff (13.50) recorded Army’s highest scores Springfield College totaled 406.300 to place posting an 86.95 and won high bar after equaling a third when William & Mary edged the Mids on parallel bars to finish among the top 11. In fourth. his career high with a 15.45. Junior Leo Genders on pommel horse (69.95-69.65). addition to Glenn’s second and Casanova’s sixth Temple posted a team mark of 403.450 for a set a career high 15.2 finishing first on floor Herman turned in Army’s top mark on still on vault (14.7), Kusnitz posted a 14.6 to place fifth-place finish with the University of Illinois exercise and was the lone gymnast to score in rings (14.10) to tie for seventh with Wilson eighth and junior Joe Pritts was ninth (14.45). at Chicago rounding out the field with a score the 15-point range in that event as the Black recording a 13.9 to finish 10th just ahead of In the team scoring, host William & Mary of 387.800. Freshman Cole Casanova, who finished third in the all-around at Sports calendar 84.20, qualified in four individual final Corps Squad events (pommel horse, floor Today 10 a.m.—Women’s Tennis vs. exercise, still rings 3:30 p.m.—Men’s Tennis vs. Bucknell, Lichtenberg Tennis and vault). Because Hartford, Lichtenberg Tennis Center. of his overall Center. performance, 1 p.m.—Baseball vs. Bucknell Saturday (DH), Doubleday Field. Casanova earned 11 a.m.—Women’s Tennis vs. the ECAC Rookie Boston University, Lichtenberg Tuesday of the Year award Tennis Center. 4 p.m.—Softball vs. St. Peter’s during the 2016 (DH), Army Softball Complex. Eastern College Noon—Baseball vs. Bucknell Athletic Conference (DH), Doubleday Field. 7 p.m.—Baseball vs. Manhattan, Championship Doubleday Field. April 2 at host 3 p . m .—M e n ’ s R u g by vs . William & Mary’s Oklahoma, Anderson Rugby **To see the upcoming Army Kaplan Arena in Complex. Athletics Schedule, visit www. Williamsburg, Va. goarmywestpoint.com/calendar. Courtesy Photos Sunday aspx?vtype=list.