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United We Stand (Above) West Point stands with the French people following the Paris Attacks Nov. 6—liberté, égalité, fraternity. French cadets render a hand salute as members of the Army West Point Football team (senior Jared Rogers and junior Caleb McNeill) run into Michie Stadium with the fl ags of the United States and France Nov. 7. (Right) Challenger, an American Bald Eagle, fl ies above members of the Corps, who were holding a giant American Flag, during halftime ceremonies of the Army-Tulane Football game. PhotoS by John Pellino/DPtMS, ViSual inforMation DiViSion (aboVe) anD Danny wilD (riGht) 2 November 19, 2015 News & Features Pointer View MacShort Barracks RACISM & RESPECT renovation now complete Dear West Point community, By Matthew Talaber In light of recent events at the University of Missouri, Yale University Public Works Director and other colleges around the country, I’d like to talk for a moment about respect, our values and who we are as leaders in our profession. On Nov. 11, the Directorate of Public Works completed the At the heart of these events which have made national headlines are renovation of MacArthur Short Barracks. MacShort is the second racially insensitive and derogatory remarks and actions toward a particular of nine existing barracks to be renovated as part of Army’s Cadet group of students and institution’s perceived failure to properly address Barracks Upgrade Program. those grievances. The renovation included ‘wall-to-wall’ demolition, new It would be naive to think that similar issues and tensions could not interior block walls with plaster finish, durable terrazzo flooring, or would not occur here at West Point either within the Corps of Cadets fire sprinklers and fire detection system, proper ventilation and air or among our staff and faculty. conditioning. In the profession of arms, we take an oath of allegiance to the Energy enhancements include wall and roof insulation (original Constitution and it is the Constitution that puts us in a subordinate construction had no insulation), electronic controls for ventilation relationship to our civil authorities, who are represented by the American and air conditioning, LED lighting and metering by floor (we also people. Said another way, the American people are our client and our sacred metered two cadet rooms in order to better understand energy use duty is to stand in the gap between America and the evil that threatens it. at the room level). Performing this duty requires us as leaders to not only represent State of the art heating and domestic water control systems were and protect all of America regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, installed. MacShort now satisfies all energy standards and is LEED religion, or sexual orientation, but to build teams that we would lead in (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Silver compliant. order to accomplish this mission. Successful completion of a barracks renovation depends on That is what leaders do. They build teams across all diverse elements the cooperation and determination of several entities, which in where everyone is respected, everyone is valued, everyone is contributing, this case included the DPW project management team, the local and everyone feels secure, both emotionally and physically. contracting office (MICC), the contractor (J. Kokolakis Contracting, The diversity of the organizations we lead contribute to the strength of the unit. Leveraging it leads to better teaching and Inc.), Installation Management Command, Assistant Chief of Staff learning, problem solving and organizational readiness across the spectrum. It provides the unique talents of many individuals for Installation Management Housing Divisions and the project to the betterment of the whole. proponent (USCC). As you know, in this great nation we have all come from all walks of life, different backgrounds and belief systems. Work has already begun on the third barracks, MacArthur Long. Accordingly, we will have differences of opinions. But when handled in a respectful and positive way, our differences provide an opportunity for us to grow as leaders and serve to strengthen the bonds between us. Racist behavior is about a lack of respect, where one individual or group thinks they are better than another. We are all one team, working together to serve our nation and accomplish the mission, regardless of our different attributes, experiences and backgrounds. Racially motivated behavior has no place at this academy or within the Army. It is contrary to West Point’s ideals of Duty, Honor, Country, and the Army values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage. This is what we expect of leaders of character. Whether you’re leading right now within the Corps, leading a platoon after graduation, or teaching cadets in the classroom, your character will be reflected in your leadership. Treating others with dignity and respect, and living the Army’s values, are key to good leadership, cohesion and teamwork. It’s what our client—the American people—expect of us, and it is the right thing to do. As your Superintendent, I am committed to an organization where everyone, regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation, is treated with dignity and respect. I will also not tolerate racial, ethnic or any other type of discrimination or exploitation. It not only undermines who we are but violates our values and creates divisiveness and abhorrent climates. There is no place for this here at West Point or in our Army. Building and maintaining a positive command climate is a total team effort. It is essential that we police ourselves to ensure our actions and behaviors contribute to a positive climate of respect and inclusiveness. And if you see something, say something. It is also important that grievances are identified, raised and discussed. Use your chain of command, company respect representatives and equal opportunity advisors to voice your concerns. But do not remain silent in the face of discrimination. Part of my commitment to a positive command climate is ensuring we address grievances appropriately. Together, by holding ourselves and those around us accountable to a higher standard and treating each other with dignity and respect, we can and will maintain a positive command climate and set the example for others to emulate. I welcome the opportunity to discuss this further with you. Beat Navy! Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. 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Moore answered without pause, Department of Physical “Personal Presence.” Education presents Class of 2016 Cadets Tyler F. McLees “You cannot lead unless you are with your Class of 2016 Cadets and Ashley J. Zeitvogel were honored by the troops,” Moore said. “Living with them, fighting Tyler F. McLees Department of Physical Education Nov. 12 with them, hearing and seeing and sensing the (Company H-4) and as the 2015 recipients of the fourth annual Lt. entire environment, on the ground, making Ashley J. Zeitvogel Gen. Harold “Hal” G. Moore Warrior Athlete decisions. You inspire your troops by being (Company G-2) the Lt. with them.” of Excellence Award. Gen. Hal Moore Warrior The award is presented to two First Class Gist concurred as he recalled his own Athlete of Excellence cadets, one male and one female, who best experiences as a cadet over 20 years ago. exemplify the characteristics of Hal Moore. “I had the pleasure of hearing Lt. Gen. Award Nov. 12. The Those characteristics are mental toughness, Moore speak to my class just shortly after his award is presented to perseverance, winning spirit and humility. book was published,” he said. “His leadership the male and female These traits are applied to the cadets’ warrior presence sticks with me today. He had a First Class cadets ethos in competitive sports as well as their presence that, from what I took away from it, I who best exemplify Lt. performance in the DPE combatives programs. still recall today. Gen. Moore’s qualities McLees, Co. H-4, is a former Army Football “The fact that he had officers and of mental toughness, player and is currently the captain of the Army noncommissioned officers sitting in the front perseverance, winning Wrestling team. Zeitvogel, Company G-2, is a row of Robinson Auditorium with him and he spirit and humility. former Army Track and Field athlete who holds took the opportunity, on several occasions, to McLees is currently the the indoor pole vault record of 3.86 meters. not only acknowledge their presence, but to captain of the Army Master of the Sword, Col. Nicholas Gist, praise them for their courage and sacrifice,” West Point Wrestling said the selection process was difficult but Gist added. team and Zeitvogel McLees and Zeitvogel are exemplary recipients. Clearly, Lt. Gen. Moore’s characteristics are is a former track and “These two stand out because of not only those to live by. field athlete and now their mental and physical toughness,” Gist said, Both McLees and Zeitvogel were humbled participates in company that others considered them worthy to receive “but also because of their humility and their athletics. Photo by John willingness to help others. They are leaders such a prestigious award. Pellino/DPTMS VID who are engaged in the process of leader “I feel really honored to be mentioned next development, the process of making others to a name like Lt. Gen. Hal Moore,” McLees better, so they look outside themselves to make said. “To be recognized with someone like that their team stronger.” is definitely an honor, I’m proud to represent Lt. Gen. Moore, USMA Class of 1945, is the wrestling team, I’m proud to be a cadet and well known for putting his Soldiers’ well-being proud to represent my family name.” before his own. His book, “We Were Soldiers This is the fourth consecutive year that an Once… And Young” (1992) was later turned into Army wrestler has received the award. the movie, “We Were Soldiers” (2002), starring “I bet if you ask the last few guys who won Mel Gibson as Moore. this award, they didn’t do anything differently His personal story takes place during the than what they’ve been taught and the way they Vietnam War in the United States’ first large live their life in the wrestling room,” McLees battle of the war, the Battle of la Drang Valley. said. “Just coming in and out every day, working In November 1965, Moore and his battalion as hard as they can, and bringing the right of 450 Soldiers fought and won the battle against attitude and effort, it’s kind of just the lifestyle over 2,000 North Vietnamese Regulars. you get bred into.” Moore’s strength and courage throughout Zeitvogel comes from a long line of military his time as an officer have awarded him the service members. Her mother is enlisted Army title of a “Distinguished Graduate,” an honor and her father is enlisted Air Force. Both older granted to him by the U.S. Military Academy sisters are also in the military. She, however, Association of Graduates in 2003. is the first of her family members to attend a “I keep forgetting that my father is on this service academy. amazing wall here,” Moore’s son, H. Gregory “My mentality of always pushing and never Moore III said. “Just to see him when he was quitting definitely comes from my parents and young and a cadet just helps me remember how that strict military household,” Zeitvogel said much he loved leading young people and being of her upbringing. around them, their enthusiasm and their life. “ But regardless of her background, Zeitvogel Mr. Moore traveled to West Point in place was humbled by the honor of the award. of his father, who is 93, in order to present the “A mentor of mine actually knew Lt. Gen. awards to the recipients. Hal Moore,” she said. “He was telling me a little “(My father) loves West Point because over bit about him and the mentalities that he had, a lifetime of military service, incorporating and to be recognized for people seeing that in unimaginable combat, he thrived in leading me, is a huge honor.” young men and women,” Moore said of his Both McLees and Zeitvogel had teammates father. “He loved their energy, optimism, come to the ceremony to support them as they resilience and fearlessness. In short, he accepted their awards. profoundly misses standing here before you Similar to Hal Moore’s relationship with because you are the West Point he loves.” his Soldiers, it was clear that their teammates’ Moore also recalled a question his father was encouragement was crucial to their growth. asked, “If you were forced to distill all of your “They keep me humble,” Zeitvogel said. “I experiences of leadership into just one principle, wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for them.” 4 November 19, 2015 Pointer View Commandant’s Book Club discusses “The Good Soldiers” Story and photo by Kathy Eastwood of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Staff Writer Division, also known as the 2-16 Rangers, for eight months during the 2007 surge of Baghdad. The Commandant’s Book Club is a group “My job was to absorb what was going of several dozen cadets who meet once a on,” Finkel said. “I knew these guys and they semester to discuss a preselected book they all wanted to go. They were filled with a sense of have read on their own time. Often, the group mission and a sense of invincibility. Every one will attempt to invite the author and the leading of these guys have been through incalculable characters from the non-fiction books to speak heartbreak. You can’t be ready for that.” to the group. “The Good Soldiers” mostly concentrates That was the case Nov. 12 when Pulitzer on the emotional toll of fighting a war and Prize winner David Finkel, author of “The losing fellow Soldiers. Good Soldiers,” invited four of his main One cadet asked Kauzlarich what was the characters from his book, all from the 2nd toughest thing that he experienced in Iraq. Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment from Fort “The toughest for me was Sept. 4, 2007, Riley, Kansas to speak to the cadets. “The Kauzlarich said. “A platoon from Charlie Good Soldiers” follows four officers during the Company jumped in front of us and we lost people. Having been a battalion commander 2007 ‘surge’ in Iraq. The group spoke to and (Left-to-Right) Maj. Nate Showman, Maj, Richard Taylor, Col. Brent Cummings answered questions from cadets. and to see them on the ground, watching and Col. Ralph Kauzlarich, who are the main characters in the non-fiction book “What we miss at West Point is the human them bag my Soldiers. When I got back, I was development at the Soldier level,” Brig. Gen. distraught and I was done. I just sat in front "The Good Soldiers" by Pultizer Prize winning author David Finkel (far right), John Thomson, commandant of cadets, said. of my computer with the screen off. I hope field questions from cadets Nov. 12 at the Commandant's Book Club. Finkel “So we get a synthetic example to see what it you don’t go through that, but you need to be embedded with the four officers in 2007 during the surge in Iraq. is like in combat.” prepared.” important things that define a good leader and need to know as a leader. Trust your teammates Thomson said the 2nd Battalion, 16th The cadets all enjoyed the book, with some helps to keep things in perspective when in and your leader, resiliency, character, it goes Infantry Regiment was in Baghdad four months coming away with new insights on what they combat. a long way and relationships, you build before he arrived. will be facing after graduation. “This was my seventh deployment to Iraq or relationships in school, but you also need to “They were in the thick of it,” Thomson “I thought it was a great insight to Afghanistan,” Kauzlarich said. “Fifteen months build relationships with your platoon leaders, said. “They thought they would be there for 12 what the human mind goes through in a is a long time. There are four things you all your NCO’s and your Soldiers.” months. They were there for 15 months. Where counterinsurgency, and what a leader must do they fought during that time in Baghdad was keep himself in check,” Class of 2019 Cadet the toughest in Iraq.” James Crimmins said. The main characters in the book are Class of 2019 Cadet Matthew Wentz said Maj. Nate Showman, current Department it opened up the reality of war and put things of Physical Education instructor; Col. Brent in perspective. Cummings, executive officer in Iraq; retired “You know what you signed up for, but this Col. Ralph Kauzlarich, USMA Class of 1988 reinforces what you are here for,” Wentz said. and commander in Iraq; and Maj. Richard Class of 2016 Cadet John Goetz said the Taylor. book was so intense, he actually found himself Finkel is an American journalist who getting angry. received the Pulitzer Prize in 2006 while at “I will be putting myself in front of people the Washington Post as a staff writer for his in a year’s time,” Goetz said. “We don’t get the reporting on the United States attempt to bring opportunity to really see what goes on. This was democracy to Yemen. a real eye opener and it exposes us to a lot of In his second book, Finkel follows these things we wouldn’t think about.” four men of the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Kauzlarich spoke to the cadets about the

Native American Observance Kevin Gover, director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian and a citizen of the Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, was the guest speaker Tuesday at the Native American Observance at the West Point Club. Gover spoke about the contributions Native Americans made to America and especially to the military. Gover said that in all Pow Wows the Native Americans host, the American flag figures prominently. Photo by Kathy Eastwood/PV Pointer View IN FOCUS: CADET CLUB ACTIVITIES November 19, 2015 5 to the men’s black belt semifinals, both placing Amaturo Theater in the Broward Center for the third overall. Performing Arts for almost 600 patrons. 2015-16 Cadet Club Activities Black belt heavyweight Class of 2016 Upon return from Florida, the club celebrated Cadet Rahul Sawhney had one of the highlights Veterans Day by performing the concert encore of the tournament scoring a knockout in the with country music star Trace Adkins at the quarterfinals in just 15 seconds, on his way to “Vets Rock” event at the Mohegan Sun Arena an undefeated tournament record. in Connecticut for over 7,500 attendees. The men’s brackets each had over 35 teams Members of Trace’s team, the founder of the competing. The women’s beginner team fought “‘Til Duty is Done” veteran support group and hard all the way to the finals, placing second in the Chairman of the Mohegan Tribal Council, the tournament in a field of 26 teams. commented on the great emotion and pride the club evoked in their singing of “Til the Last Glee: On Nov. 7, 59 members of the West Shot’s Fired.” Point Glee Club traveled to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida at the invitation of the Symphony of the Americas. The club first conducted a free public concert at the First Presbyterian Church of Ft. Lauderdale. Then, combined with the Symphony, the club conducted two concerts for 800 students from Broward County middle and high schools, including nearly 500 JROTC cadets. The Military Academy Liaison Officer (MALO) of South Florida shared insights about Taekwondo: The Army West Point Taekwondo team traveled Nov. 7 to Cornell University common traits between the students and many in Ithaca, New York to fight in the second Eastern Collegiate Taekwondo Conference tournament of the cadets who apply and attend West Point. of the year. The team had another terrific performance, setting new team and division records by Over three days, the club conducted a total scoring 234 points and opening up an over 200-point lead on second-place Rutgers University. of six hours of rehearsals and three concerts The men’s performance included winning the men’s beginner division and sending two teams with the Symphony, ending with an event at the 6 November 19, 2015 Pointer View Cadets, History faculty get boots on ground at Saratoga Battlefield Submitted by the Department of History “first” for most, who had never traveled in a military aircraft before. On the morning of Nov. 7, four UH-60 Black Following the overflight of the fort and the Hawks from the 1st Battalion, 150th Aviation surrounding terrain, cadets explored the fort Regiment of the New Jersey National Guard and its surroundings from the ground level, lifted off from West Point. to include the French lines from the 1758 The helicopters carried five faculty from British assault on the fortifications during the the Department of History and 36 cadets north French and Indian War. Maj. Jon Romaneski, along the Hudson River to Fort Ticonderoga Maj. Casey Doss, Maj. Tom Moore and Maj. and the Saratoga Battlefield for a staff ride Sean Scully helped explain the key role designed to get cadets out of the classroom and Fort Ticonderoga had in protecting the Lake onto the actual ground where American history Champlain, Lake George and Hudson River was made. corridor during the French and Indian War and According to Maj. John “Rocky” Rhodes, the American Revolution. an instructor in the Department of History and Cadets ended the day by climbing Mount the OIC for the staff ride, “This staff ride is a Defiance, which helped them understand great opportunity for cadets to gain a larger both the difficulty of moving artillery up the understanding of the importance of terrain. mountain, and the decisive effect that artillery Maj. Jon Romaneski explains to cadets how Fort Ticonderoga played a key Without seeing the actual ground, it is difficult had once it was there. role in protecting the Lake Champlain, Lake George and Hudson River corridor to appreciate how much of an effect it had on According to Class of 2019 Cadet Grant during various wars, including the American Revolution, during a Saratoga these important battles. Beyond that, this trip is Lang, visiting these battlefields “really helped Battlefield staff ride Nov. 7. Courtesy Photo a great way to get plebes excited about history.” me appreciate how important terrain is to fortifications at Bemis Heights, Breymann’s U.S. History I learned last year.” Most of the attending cadets were members history, and that is something we can apply Redoubt and Balcarres’ Redoubt. Following their exploration of the Saratoga of the Class of 2019, with a smaller number ourselves as officers.” For the Cadets, mostly students in HI301: Battlefield and the rich history of the Hudson of upper class History majors to provide On the following day, cadets continued their History of the Military Art or HI105: History Valley, the cadets reunited with the aviators of leadership. exploration of history at the Saratoga Battlefield of the United States, this “boots on the ground” 1-150th Aviation for the flight back to West Deploying by air allowed cadets both to gain National Park, where Maj. Josh Silver led them experience brought history to life. According to Point, returning to classes the next day with a a bird’s eye view of historic Fort Ticonderoga through an examination of the war-changing Class of 2018 Cadet Brittany Scofield, the staff reinvigorated interest in the history of both their and its approaches, as well as provided a military battle of 1777, discussing the use of terrain and ride “really broadened my understanding of the country and their profession. Pointer View November 19, 2015 7 Brigade Championships: H-1, C-1 take titles The Roothawgs earned the soccer title with a 3-1 win, while the Crusaders were crowned basketball champs

The C-1 Crusaders were crowned the Brigade Basketball Champion after defeating the I-4 I-Beam, 49-37, Monday at the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center. Photos by Michelle Eberhart/PV

(Above) Company H-1 forward Class of 2017 Cadet Matt Filbert tussles for the ball with Company D-4 goaltender Class of 2017 Andrew Guay during the Brigade Soccer Championships Monday at Daly Field. The Roothawgs (H-1) defeated the Dukes (D-4), 3-1, as Filbert scored a goal and teammate Class of 2019 Cadet David Bindon added two goals. Class of 2019 Cadet Franklin Pugh scored the only goal for the Dukes. (Above left) The Roothawgs celebrate after receiving their championship trophy from Master of the Sword, Col. Nicholas Gist. Photos by Eric S. Bartelt/PV 8 November 19, 2015 Community Pointer View

Chapel watch-care providers • Dec. 7-11; Bids are being accepted for FY16 to provide child-care • Jan. 4-8. FEATURED ITEMS services in support of Chapel Worship Services and Religious Registration is required. Commissary hours during Thanksgiving Week Education Programs. Contact the SFL-TAP Office at 845-938-0634 to register or The West Point Commissary is open the following dates Tasks also include the set-up and recovery of the watch-care for more details. and hours during Thanksgiving Week: space, the sanitization of all toys and other items following each • Sunday—9 a.m.-7 p.m.; activity, and the providing of authorized snacks, food and drinks Army Education Center • Monday—9 a.m.-7 p.m.; to the children. College courses are offered through the Army Education • Tuesday—9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Must be over 18 and commit to and pass a federal background Center at West Point. • Wednesday—9 a.m.-7 p.m.; check. Undergraduate classes: • Nov. 26—Closed, Happy Thanksgiving; Contact Sgt. 1st Class Michael Nichols at 845-938-5893 or • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446- • Nov. 27—9 a.m.-7 p.m.; email [email protected]. 0535 or email [email protected]; • Nov. 28—9 a.m.-7 p.m. • Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Erica Rodriguez at 845-446- The Commissary returns to its daily/weekly hours Nov. West Point Chapter of Excellence Sergeant Audie 2555 or email [email protected]. 29 until the Christmas holidays. Murphy Club Graduate studies: The West Point Chapter of Excellence Sergeant Audie • John Jay College of Criminal Justice–Master’s Degree in Murphy Club has SAMC monthly meetings on the first Tuesday Public Administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 of every month. or email [email protected]; ANNOUNCEMENTS The SAMC monthly meeting takes place at Washington Hall • Long Island University–Master’s Degrees in School Room 4101. Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family West Point Holiday Opera and Musical Recital The club is about improving tomorrow’s Army, its Soldiers, Counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email U.S. Military Academy family members Sarah Adams the installation and the local community through commitment, [email protected]. and Eun Ha Chung will perform selected pieces from Handel, caring, mentoring, teaching and training. The Army Education Center is located at 683 Buckner Loop Offenbach, Moore, Schubert, Gilbert, Sullivan and more during For details, contact SMAC President Sgt. 1st Class Thomas (between Starbucks and Subway). a West Point Holiday Opera and Musical Recital 7:30-8:30 p.m. Robinson at 254-768-8414 or Vice President Stuart Sword at Monday at the Haig Room in Jefferson Hall. 757-816-0256. Army Personnel Testing programs The event is sponsored by the Cadet Fine Arts Forum. The Army Education Center at West Point offers Army Everyone in the West Point community is welcome to attend. Construction Alert Personnel Testing (APT) programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, Due to construction on the Palisades Interstate Parkway DLPT, SIFT through the DA and DLI. Gift Shoppe openings in December and Route 6 between Woodbury and the Palisades, U.S. Army Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. Call the Testing Center The West Point Spouses’ Club has a wonderful Gift Garrison West Point will be temporarily opening Mine Torne at 938-3360 or email [email protected] for details or Shoppe with West Point and military-themed gifts, crafts and Road to through traffic. an appointment. memorabilia, perfect for friends, family and colleagues. The road will remain open for the duration of the construction, The Gift Shoppe is open the following dates and hours in which is scheduled to be finished by December. Employee Assistance Program December: West Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program • Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; that is a free and confidential counseling for civilians, family • Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS members and retirees. • Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- • Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. American Education Week Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road. The Gift Shoppe is inside Bldg. 695 (formally the ITR office), American Education Week is through Friday. The Army For details, call 938-1039. located in the parking lot behind the West Point Cemetery. Education Center, including representatives from the extension For details, contact Julie Horton at 446-2950. schools, will have an information table available at the PX from DANTES testing 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today. The Army Education Center at West Point offers academic West Point Wreaths Across America volunteers needed For details, contact Nancy Judd, AEC counselor at 938-3464. testing programs through the Defense Activity for Non- The sixth annual West Point Wreaths Across America is Traditional Education Support (DANTES) such as the SAT and scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Dec, 5 at the West Point Cemetery. Job Fair/Networking Event—SFL-TAP and ACS ACT. Pearson VUE offers licensing and certification exams. Prior to the event at 10 a.m., volunteers are needed to unpack Employment Readiness Program Most tests are free of charge to Soldiers. the wreaths at the cemetery. Join the Soldier For Life—Transition Assistance Program and Call the Testing Center at 938-3360 or email gwenn. To donate wreaths, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org ACS Employment Readiness Program for a Job Fair/Networking [email protected] for details or an appointment. and go to PA-0015 (the West Point code) in the “3 for 2” Program. event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at ACS, Bldg. 622. For details, contact Jackie McNally at mcnally22@verizon. This is an excellent opportunity to meet with a small group of net. employers and service providers for networking and employment OUTSIDE THE GATES possibilities. #BEATNAVY Tailgate The event is open to active duty service members, veterans, Veteran Arts Showcase Come rock the Black and Gold at the West Point Association military spouses, DOD civilians and their family members. There is a Veteran Arts Showcase open from Friday-Sunday of Graduate’s #BEATNAVY Tailgate Dec. 12 in Philadelphia For a list of participating employers and the opportunities/ at the FDR Presidential Library and Museum, 4079 Albany Post before the Army-Navy game. fields available, check the West Point ACAP Facebook page for Road, Route 9, Hyde Park, New York. Registration is now open for the largest tailgate event of updates at www.facebook.com/WestPointACAP. The showcase is free and open to the public. The gallery the year. No registration required for job seekers. For details, call hours are 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Visit www.westpointaog.org/GoArmyBeatNavy to see all 938-0634. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday. the details and to register online. More than 45 Hudson Valley artists are on exhibition. Upcoming West Point Soldier For Life—TAP For more details, call Lori Arella at 845-226-4218 or email Federal Benefits Open Season Transition Workshops [email protected]. The 2016 Federal Benefits Open Season for appropriated Transition Workshops are designed to assist separating or fund employees runs through Dec. 14. Non-appropriated fund retiring service members and their family members in preparing Grace Baptist Church of Highland Falls employees open season runs through Nov. 27. for a smooth transition to civilian life. The West Point family is invited to attend any and all services For details on appropriated fund employees, contact Melissa The workshops provide information on entitlements and at the Grace Baptist Church, located at 54 Old State Road, in Hernandez at 938-3217 or email [email protected], services available, including the Department of Veterans Affairs Highland Falls. or Hannah Decker at 938-0421 or [email protected]. Veterans’ Benefits Briefings. The church holds services on Sunday morning (Sunday For non-appropriated fund employees, contact Carmela Leva The Department of Labor also conducts an extensive School for all ages at 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service at 11 a.m.), at 938-6222 or [email protected]. employment workshop. Sunday evening (6 p.m.) and Wednesday evening (7 p.m.), as There are significant increases in plan costs and the Office Service members are required to begin the SFL-TAP no later well as seasonal Bible studies for men, ladies and college-aged of Personnel Management has implemented a new enrollment than 12 months before transition. young people. type, Self + One for the 2016 Federal Benefits. Upcoming schedule dates are: For details, visit www.gracebaptistny.org. Pointer View noVemBer 19, 2015 9

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either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday starting the [email protected]. week of Jan. 11. Instructor training will run from Jan. 7-10. All instructors who volunteer will receive season passes, Murder Mystery Dinner Theater (update) free training, in-season clinics and access to ski at West Point The West Point Club presents “Santa’s Hit List” Murder during operating hours. For details, call (914) 805-5157 or email Mystery Dinner Theater at 7 p.m. Dec. 4. Organized crime never FEATURED EVENT [email protected]. takes a holiday! The boys and their gun molls come back to West Point for the holiday to settle their “family” differences. Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Find out who and why with dinner, dancing and a brand new Join MWR at 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at Daly Field as the community FOR THE ADULTS murder mystery performed by New York’s leading mystery dinner lights the West Point Holiday Tree. Santa and refreshments theater group, “The Killing Kompany.” will follow at the West Point Club. Spin Express There is a minimal fee for this event. Reservations are Performances by Academy Brass Quintet of the USMA Revolutionize your evenings and spin! A 45-minute Spin class required by calling 938-5120. Band, Cadel Chapel Community Choir, Boy Scouts and Girl is scheduled at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 3 and 17 at the MWR Fitness Scouts. Center. For details, call 938-6490. Thanksgiving Boarding For details, call 938-4690. Morgan Farm is now taking reservations for pet boarding for Arts & Crafts November class schedule Thanksgiving. Reservations are taken 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday- • Today—Paint & Wine a Bit, “Autumn Road,” 5-7 p.m. Grab Friday. For details, call 938-3926. a snack and a beverage and join us for a relaxed evening of art JUST ANNOUNCED instruction and fun. Paint on a 16x20 canvas. There is a minimal fee for the above class. For details and to FOR THE FAMILIES Trees for Troops register, call 938-4812. On Dec. 3, live Christmas trees will be delivered to West Point EFMP Families: Family Fun Night Series at Army Community Service, Bldg. 622, in the rear parking lot. 2015-16 Night Time Basketball League Join us at ACS, Bldg. 622, from 3:30-5 p.m. for our Family Military members (active duty personnel, retired military The MWR Sports Offi ce will conduct the 2015-16 Night Fun Night Series. The upcoming dates are: personnel, ARNG and Reserve personnel and their family Time Basketball League open to all eligible USMA personnel 18 • Today—Family Game Night—we will have different members) are eligible to receive a free tree. years of age and older. Games are played at Arvin Cadet Physical stations of games to enjoy with your friends and family; Trees will be distributed on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis Development Center, second fl oor basketball courts, at 6:30 p.m. • Dec. 10—ACS Holiday Social—Join Santa, ACS and the and military ID must be shown when picking up a tree. The limit Mondays and Thursdays. League play starts Nov. 30. entire community for some punch, cookies and holiday spirit. is one tree per family. Personnel interested in entering a team, contact Jim. Bring the whole family to each event. Follow the West Point ACS Facebook page at www. [email protected] or call 938-3066. Contact Josephine Toohey or Anne Marshall at 938- facebook.com/westpointarmycommunityservice for details Deadline for team entries is Monday. 5655/0232. about what time trees will be available Dec. 3. BOSS Thanksgiving Dinner ACS Holiday Reception Ski and Snowboard lesson registration Bring your friends and join Better Opportunity for Single Army Community Service is offering a community Holiday • Dec. 14—Active duty only; Soldiers for its annual Thanksgiving feast at 5-8 p.m. Tuesday Reception at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at ACS, Bldg. 622. • Dec. 15—All others eligible. at the Buffalo Soldier Pavilion. Santa will be available for photos and refreshments will be Lessons are for ages 4 to adults from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday- BOSS will be serving a full dinner, drinks and dessert. For served. RSVP by Dec. 7 to [email protected] or call Friday. Registration is in person only at the Victor Constant Ski details, call 938-6497. 938-3487. Area. November trip with Leisure Travel Services BOSS Ski Trip • Wednesday—Museum of Natural History and Macy’s FOR THE YOUTHS Join BOSS for its annual trip to Smuggler’s Notch Resort Balloon Infl ation. Leave West Point at 10 a.m., leave New York from Jan. 15-18. Vans will leave the BSP at 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. City at 4:30 p.m. PAWS for Kids Jan. 15. There is a fee for each BOSS Soldier and their guest. There is a minimal fee for this trip and event. For details on The Exceptional Family Member Program presents the A nonrefundable deposit (and a DA31 for Soldiers) is due the above trips, call LTS at 938-3601. American Red Cross PAWS for KIDS. by Dec. 15 to reserve your spot. Complete payment is due no All sessions take place between 3:30-5 p.m. at ACS on the later than Jan. 6. Thanksgiving Day Feast following dates: There is free ice skating and tubing the hill. For details, Enjoy the West Point Club’s traditional Thanksgiving dinner • Dec. 1 and 8. call Rachel Trujillo at 845-608-7900 or Courtney Chidgey at Nov. 26. Two seatings will be available. For details, call 938-5655 or [email protected]. 845-938-6497. The fi rst seating is at noon in the Pierce Dining Room. The second seating is at 2 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. Reservations Wee Ones and We Read Winter programs U.S. Army Digital Photo Contest are required. The Family Advocacy Program has your winter Wee Ones The U.S. Army Digital Photo Contest has two divisions— For reservations and pricing, call 938-5120. and Wee Read dates scheduled. active duty military and other eligible participants. Wee Ones will meet Mondays—9:30-11 a.m. Dec. 7 and 14 Categories include Animals, Design Elements, Digital AFAP Issues and Jan. 4, 11 and 25 at the Youth Center, Bldg. 500. Wee Read Darkroom, Military Life, Still Life, People, Nature and Army Community Service is seeking suggestions for quality will meet Thursdays—9-10 a.m. Dec. 3 and 17 and Jan. 7 and Landscapes. of life improvements from members of the West Point community. 21 at the ACS Resiliency Center, Bldg. 626, second fl oor (pre- For details, call 845-938-4812. The contest submissions is It’s very easy to submit a recommendation and it can even be registration required). open until Dec. 31. To submit your entry, visit at https://cloud. done anonymously. Visit www.westpointmwr.com/afap.htm For details, contact Shelley Ariosto at 938-3369 or Lisa mwr.army.mill/apptrac. and click on the “Submit” button. Pokorny at 938-0629. Alternatively you can submit issues using www. Volunteer Ski & Snowboard instructors needed myarmyonesource.com and click on the AFAP issue management Breakfast with Santa The Victor Constant Ski Area is looking for Ski and icon on the home page. Join the West Point Club from 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 6 for its Snowboard instructors for the upcoming season. Department of the Army Level issues must be submitted by annual Sunday breakfast with Santa. Our weekend lessons are scheduled on Saturday and Sunday Dec. 1 for consideration this year. All other local AFAP issues Design your own cupcake bar. Children can decorate their at 9:30 a.m and 11 a.m. and run for one hour each. will be reviewed at the Garrison level at the next Commander’s own dessert with the assistance of our staff. Santa and his helpers The mid-week lessons are a series of eight lessons given Steering Committee meeting. will be on hand to visit with all the children. during a four-week period from 6:15-7:15 p.m. twice a week, For questions, call Jen Partridge at 938-3655 or email jennifer. For reservations, call 938-5120. 10 noVemBer 19, 2015 Pointer View West Point Band presents Keller Corner “A West Point Holiday” Join Keller in the Movember campaign Mental Health and Physical inactivity. For military members, your moustache for men’s health awareness Submitted by the West Point Band The Movember Foundation is a global must be within military regulations. For charity committed to men living happier, civilians, your moustache should be neat in The West Point Band will present “A West healthier, longer lives. Since 2003, millions appearance. Point Holiday” at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 and 1:30 p.m. have joined the men’s health movement, If you would like to get involved in Dec. 6 at Eisenhower Hall Theatre. raising $650 million and funding over the Movember fundraising efforts, go to Ring in the holidays with this Hudson 1,000 programs focusing on prostate cancer, https://us.movember.com/get-involved/ Valley tradition of festive holiday favorites testicular cancer, poor mental health and moustaches for more details. performed by the talented vocalists and physical inactivity. instrumentalists of the West Point Band. There are two parts to Movember: Great American Smokeout Join us for pre-concert entertainment in the (1) MOVE—a 30-day fi tness challenge Today, several Americans will join the lobby as Master Sgt. MaryKay Messenger sings to get started in a workout routine or to American Cancer Society and take part in the along with the West Point Steel Band. The West Point Band will present “A boost your current workout routine. Take a 2015 Great American Smokeout … and Keller This concert is free and open to all. 30-minute walk to work, play a game of ping Army Community Hospital, Mologne Cadet Each year, the West Point Band brings the West Point Holiday” at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 pong or go on an epic bike ride—no MOVE is Health Clinic and the Center for Personal holidays to the Hudson Valley with this family- and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Eisenhower too big or small. Post pictures, updates and/or Development are ready to be an integral part friendly production featuring world-class music Hall Theatre. CourteSy Photo words of encouragement on your social media of the Greater West Point community’s “fi rst in a variety of styles. “No Place Like Home for the Holidays” to a page to encourage others. step” to help you quit smoking or using of Bring your family and friends to celebrate peaceful and subdued “White Christmas.” Get your friends, family, school or smokeless tobacco. the season with this spectacular performance As always, the performance will conclude workplace involved to MOVE as a team, or Go to http://goo.gl/gBBt3C for featuring the vocal talents of Messenger, Sgt. with a visit from Santa Claus. challenge them to match your MOVEs. information on the health risks of tobacco 1st Class Carla Loy Song, and Staff Sgts. For concert information, cancellations (2) Moustaches in Movember—For 30 use and resources on how to stop using it or Jeremy Gaynor and Emily McAleesejergins. and updates, call 938-2617 or visit www. days your moustache turns you into a walking, avoid starting. You’ll hear festive arrangements of your westpointband.com. talking billboard for men’s health. You can also contact KACH, MCHC or favorite holiday songs, including everything West Point Band news can also be found In particular, Movember focuses on the CPC for assistance. Take that fi rst step to from a funky Motown version of “Up on the by following us on Facebook, YouTube and Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Poor “Quit For Good.” Housetop” to a country hoedown rendition of Twitter. UPCOMING EVENTS: LifeWorks • Movie Night at the West Point headed out shopping? Stop by to grab a Museum: Movie Night at the West Point bagged breakfast to take on the run or stop Museum is featuring “Night at the Museum: by to sit down, relax and join us for a cup Secret of the Tomb” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. of coffee. Also playing is “Charlie Brown’s BBC will have freshly made bagels, Thanksgiving” with pizza, snacks and drinks muffi ns, coffee, tea and juice. being served at the event. Breakfast will be served from 8:30-10:30 The show concludes at 9 p.m. Email a.m. Nov. 27 at 132 Bartlett Loop. Hope to [email protected] by Friday. see you then. All events are free and open to current • Black Friday Breakfast: Are you West Point residents.

West Point Command Channel Channels 8/23 For the week of Nov. 19-26 Army Newswatch Thursday, Friday and Monday-Nov. 26 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. SHARP Resources • USMA SARC Program Manager, Samantha Ross—call 938-0508; • Garrison SARC, Dan Toohey—call 845-938-5657 or email [email protected]; MOVIES at MAHAN • USCC SARC, Maj. Damon Torres—call 845-938-7479 or email damon.torres@usma. edu; Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. • KACH SARC, Dr. Scotti Veale—call 845-938-4150 or email [email protected]; Friday—Bridge of Spies, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. • USMAPS SARC, Dr. Stephanie Marsh—call 845-938-1950 or email stephanie.marsh@ Saturday—Hotel Transylvania 2, PG, 7:30 p.m. usma.edu; Saturday—The Martian, PG-13, 9:30 p.m. • USCC Victim’s Advocate, Kerry Dunham—call 845-938-3532 or email kerry.dunham@ (For movie details and updates schedules, visit www. usma.edu; shopmyexchange.com/reel-time-theatres/West- • KACH Victim’s Advocate, Staff Sgt. Shannon Brabson—call 845-938-3176. Point-1044343.) Pointer View Sports November 19, 2015 11 Women’s Rugby rolls past Harvard in quarters By Kelly Dumrauf of the game, with Heavirland booting her third Army Athletic Communications conversion of the afternoon to send Army into the break with the 29-7 lead. Opening the National Collegiate Women’s Army kept the pressure on in the early Varsity Rugby Association (NCWVRA) moments of the second half, as freshman Zye playoffs in the quarterfinal round Sunday from Crittington subbed into the game and scored a Anderson Rugby Complex, the Army West try in the 43rd. Heavirland’s conversion gave Point Women’s Rugby team blew past Harvard, Army the 36-7 advantage. earning a 58-21 victory. Four minutes later, Clark would complete The win propels the Black Knights into her hat trick with Heavirland again converting the semifinal round where they will meet with the score as Army took the 43-7 lead. Senior the Northeast Conference’s fourth-seeded vice-captain Chioma Odocha scored in the 53rd Norwich at 11 a.m. Friday from Providence, to put Army up 48-7. Rhode Island. In the 61st, junior Tranelle Patterson would A pair of hat tricks from sophomore Nicole drive down the center of the field, dragging a Heavirland and senior Lindy Clark set the pace trio of Harvard defenders with her to give the for Army, as Heavirland added an additional 11 Black Knights the 53-7 advantage. points in her kicking game, contributing a total Following a pair of scrums and three restarts of 26 points on the afternoon. on the try line, Harvard was able to score as Heavirland got the scoring started in the Haley Langan finally touched the ball to the third minute, successfully converting her kick ground for the Crimson. Clement’s kick sailed to put Army up by a score of 7-0. Clark dotted through the uprights and Harvard cut the Army down three minutes later, with Heavirland lead to 53-14. again booting the kick, giving Army the 14-0 The Crimson kept the momentum going in advantage. the 71st as Genevieve Quiron found the try zone Senior Lindy Clark (above) scored three tries as did sophomore Nicole In the ninth minute, sophomore Becca and Clements earned her third conversion of the Heavirland to help Army West Point Women’s Rugby dominate Harvard, 58-21, Stipp dotted down, giving Army the 19-0 lead. afternoon, making the score 53-21 in favor of Sunday at the Anderson Rugby Complex. Heavirland would kick for points in the 22nd the Black Knights. Photo by Mady Salvani/Army Athletic Communications minute as Army jumped out to a 22-0 lead. Heavirland capped the scoring on the conference rival Norwich at 11 a.m., in search of Knights knocked off the Cadets 43-17 on the The Crimson got on the board following a afternoon in the 76th minute, securing the 58-21 a spot in the title game, where the Black Knights road on Sept. 19, returning to Anderson Rugby restart in the 20th minute, as Hope Schwartz victory for Army. would play the winner of the Quinnipiac-AIC Complex for the second meeting of the regular dotted down and Susie Clements converted, The Black Knights will travel to Providence matchup. season to earn a 68-15 win. cutting the Black Knights’ lead to 22-7. Friday, as the semifinals and finals will be Army has faced Norwich twice this season, The 68-point afternoon was the highest In the 39th minute, Clark scored her second hosted by Brown University. Army will take on earning the win in both contests. The Black scoring contest for Army on the season. Army West Point Wrestling goes 1-2 at Northeast Duals By Stephen Waldman off against ninth-ranked Tommy Gantt and dropped the meet for the Black Knights with an bringing the deficit to 16-6 with half the Army Athletic Communications a major decision, 14-4 and junior David Farr lost by 8-1 victory over Brock Wingbermuehle, meet to go. a 17-2 technical fall at the hands of the top-ranked The Army West Point Wrestling team was able to heavyweight, Nick Gwiazdowski. sweep LIU-Post 44-0, including seven-consecutive The Cadets took their frustrations out on LIU-Post bonus point wins to end the meet, but fell to No. 12 with seven of the ten decisions coming by bonus-point N.C. State, 32-6, and No. 20 Oklahoma, 34-6, at the victories. After a 9-3 decision from sophomore Sean Sports calendar Journeyman Northeast Duals on Sunday in Troy, New Badua over Joe Paterno gave Army its first win over York. Paterno outside the realm of football, a 4-2 decision Corps Squad from freshman Austin Harry and an 11-4 decision from “If you are going to wrestle teams more talented Today Sunday Everett gave the Black Knights an early 9-0 advantage. than you, then you need to be tougher than them,” said 5 p.m.—Women’s Basketball vs. 8 a.m.—Rifle vs. TCU, Tronsrue From there, an 11-3 major decision from junior head coach Kevin Ward. “We were not tough enough Central Connecticut State, Christl Marksmanship Center. Mark Marchetti was followed by technical falls from today.” Arena. Parsons Jr. and sophomore Andrew Mendel before The Black Knights were led by their three NCAA Nov. 27 Harvey pinned James Sinclair 1:17 into period 2 to seal Qualifiers from 2014 as seniors Brian Harvey and Friday 7 p.m.—Men’s Basketball vs. the victory. The meet ended with a trio of technical fall Bryce Barnes, as well as junior Russell Parsons Jr. all 5 p.m.—Gymnastics vs. Black and Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Tournament), victories from senior Tyler McLees, Barnes and junior won two of their three bouts today and each earned a Gold Scrimmage, Gross Olympic Christl Arena. Trevor Smith. bonus point victory. Center. “We did some good things today, but what I took Additionally, junior Logan Everett posted a 2-1 Nov. 28 away from this was that we have to get tougher,” Ward record in 141-pound action. Friday 5 p.m.—Men’s Basketball vs. said. “Some guys’ spots are up for grabs, and we need The day started against the Wolfpack, who were 7:05 p.m.—Hockey vs. Robert Southeastern Louisiana or Gardner- to take more pride in how we fight during a wrestling able to jump out to a 23-0 lead through the first six Morris, Tate Rink. Webb (Tournament), Christl Arena. matches. match.” Army looked to conclude the day’s action above Harvey broke that trend in the 174-pound match Saturday Nov. 29 .500 with 20th-ranked Oklahoma remaining, but a pair with a 7-2 decision over Nicky Hall and had No. 19 Noon—Football vs. Rutgers, 1 p.m.—Women’s Basketball vs. of early technical falls, including one against the team’s Barnes add a 5-3 decision to Army’s scoring total. Michie Stadium. (TV: CBS Sports Rider, Christl Arena. second top-ranked opponent of the day, would put the The Black Knights had their hands full with nearly Network.) team behind schedule. half of the squad from Raleigh, North Carolina, being **To see the upcoming Army Everett earned his second decision of the day with ranked in the top-20 at their weight class. Saturday Athletics Schedule, visit www. an 11-4 win over Trae Blackwell, bringing the score to Everett took to the mat against Kevin Jack and 7:05 p.m.—Hockey vs. Robert goarmywestpoint.com/calendar. held the third-ranked 141-pounder to just three points 10-3 after the first three matches. Morris, Tate Rink. aspx?vtype=list. with a 9-2 decision while No. 18 Parsons Jr. faced Parsons Jr. scored the second and final decision of 12 November 19, 2015 Pointer View Women’s Basketball drives past Quinnipiac By Harrison Antognioni Minato and Oertner each made a pair of Army Athletic Communications foul shots as the Black Knights went 4-of-4 from the free-throw line to begin a 6-0 run The Army West Point Women’s Basketball during the game’s first 3:27. Army’s defense team won its second game in three days to held Quinnipiac shooters without a field goal begin the 2015-16 season, as the Black Knights on their first 17 attempts, but the Bobcats also defeated Quinnipiac, 67-57, Sunday afternoon converted their first four foul shots to pull back at Christl Arena. to within two, at 6-4, with 3:33 remaining in the Army improves to 2-0 on the year, while opening period. Quinnipiac opens its campaign 0-1. Johnson buried a three-pointer at the 2:09 Senior guard Kelsey Minato netted a game- mark of the frame to build Army’s lead to 9-4 high 26 points to lead three double-digit scorers before the Black Knights hit three free-throws for the Black Knights as senior guard/forward and the Bobcats made one as the first period Brianna Johnson finished with a career-best 15 ended with the hosts leading 12-5. points on 6-of-10 shooting and senior forward Quinnipiac found its shooting rhythm early Aimee Oertner added 10 points. in the second period, hitting three of its first Minato totaled a team-leading seven five shots to pull to within five, 20-15, at the rebounds, while Johnson collected five boards 4:54 mark. and recorded three steals. Johnson made her second triple of the game Senior guard Jean Parker finished with 33 seconds later to push Army’s advantage to five points and six assists on the afternoon and eight before the Bobcats netted 11 unanswered freshman forward Madison Hovren registered points over a 2:28 span to take a 26-23 lead for five points and three assists, which all came in their first of the afternoon. the second half. Johnson converted a mid-range jumper with Sarah Shewan and Brittany Martin paced 1:07 left in the first half to pull the Black Knights the Bobcats with 18 points and 16 points, back to within a point and Parker sank two free- respectively, while Shewan also added seven throws with 18 ticks left to send Army into the rebounds. Paula Strautmane pulled in a game- locker room with a narrow 27-26 advantage. high 10 rebounds for the visitors. The Bobcats scored first to start the second “We knew it was going to be a tough game,” half as the teams exchanged one-point leads four Senior guard Kelsey Minato netted a game-high 26 points to lead Army West said 10th-year head coach Dave Magarity. “Our times during the beginning of the third period Point to a 67-57 victory over Quinnipiac Sunday at Christl Arena. turnovers were a little bit of an issue and that’s before Minato converted a pair of free-throws Photo Courtesy of Army Athletic Communications just not characteristic of us. We were never to put Army on top, 33-30, at the 8:02 mark. 2:25 of the third frame to allow the hosts to the next 2:44 to pull even before Edel Thornton really able to stretch it out and that’s a credit Like it did to start the game, Army’s defense extend their lead to 35-30. went 1-of-2 from the charity stripe to give the to Quinnipiac.” drew a pair of quick offensive fouls in the first Quinnipiac took off on an 8-3 run during visitors a 39-38 lead with 3:09 left in the third. A pair of free-throws by Minato extended the Black Knights’ lead back to one before Martin hit the first of three straight foul shots for the Bobcats to give the visitors a 42-40 advantage with 2:00 to play in the third frame. A fast-break lay-up off a steal from Johnson capped a 6-0 Army run at the 50-second mark and Quinnipiac scored the final four points of the quarter to send the game to a 46-46 tie heading into the final period. Adily Martucci knocked in a three eight seconds into the fourth quarter to put the visitors up by three points before Oertner, Johnson and Minato scored consecutively for the Black Knights to send Army to a 52-49 advantage. Quinnipiac came back to knot the game at 52-52 before Minato made a jumper with 3:09 to play to cap a 5-0 Army run. The Bobcats answered with a three-pointer by Shewan to cut the Black Knights’ lead back to two and Hovren hit a lay-in at the other end to put Army back up four. Johnson registered her third steal of game before converting a three-pointer to make the score 62-55 with 2:08 on the clock. Minato and Oertner combined to score Army’s final five points as the Black Knights closed out the 10-point victory. Convoy to the end zone “I’m really proud of the way we finished,” Magarity shared. “Kelsey had a great night Freshman linebacker Kenneth Brinson returns a blocked punt 21 yards for a touchdown with help from his teammates offensively, but Bri Johnson was the difference in the second quarter of the Army West Point Football team’s 34-31 loss to Tulane Nov. 14 at Michie Stadium. Despite in the game. The contributions off the bench from Maddie Hovren, Janae McNeal and overcoming a 21-point deficit to tie the game, the Green Wave kicked a game-winning 35-yard field goal as time Daizjah Morris, defensively, were terrific and expired. Photo by Eric S. Bartelt/PV that really got us back into the game.”