tHe January 16, 2014 1 January 16, 2014 Vol. 71, no. 2 ointer iew® duty, Honor, Country PserVinG tHe u.s. military aCademy and tHe Community V oF west Point The gift of life ®
Bill the Blood Drop stops by to have some fun and hang out with cadets who were donating blood during the Armed Services Blood Drive Monday. Blood donated will be processed then delivered to troops deployed worldwide to fi ll the weekly quota of blood and blood products. Any available blood will be distributed to military hospitals and veterans hospitals. Story and photo by Kathy Eastwood Those who donate know that through the and fresh frozen plasma lasts for a year. as hepatitis, malaria or residence of the ASBP, the blood directly supports their friends Blood is constantly needed to replace Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (Mad Cow disease) The Armed Services Blood Program held in need at military medical treatment facilities outdated blood and blood products, and modern region. a blood drive at West Point’s Eisenhower Hall at home and troops deployed worldwide. health care demands constant new supplies. “The blood collected here fi rst gets shipped Monday through today to support military blood More than 800 military and civilian Hospitals transfuse more than 62,000 to a processing center,” Maj. Theresa Terry, from needs at home and abroad. personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force units of red cells, more than 20,000 units of Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, Although there are many civilian agencies provide blood products and services to our plasma and more than 30,000 units of platelets, N.C., said. “Then it is fi rst sent down range that also collect blood through blood drives military community worldwide in peacetime according to the Armed Services Blood Program to reach our quotas for the week. We all have at West Point several times a year to provide and war. website. A simple accident may require 40 or weekly quotas for blood supplies. We generally blood to local hospitals, the ASBP is the only Blood supplies are constantly in need of more units of blood. A leukemia patient uses 30 have enough left to send to military hospitals one operated by the military to meet military replenishment. Blood is perishable. Platelets or more blood products, including bone morrow. and then to veteran hospitals.” blood needs. last fi ve days, red blood cells last 35-42 days It takes about 75 blood products a day to sustain Blood donation is safe and most people can local military hospitals. donate as long as there are no health problems Although most healthy such as heart disease, too low or high blood MWR Wellness people can give blood, pressure, or an ongoing illness. Diabetics, as INSIDE Fair kicks less than 6 percent of the long as their blood sugar is controlled, may Department of Defense give blood. Therefore, the next time there is a off eight- provides the blood needed. blood drive, whether it is local or through the & week Fitness Many military personnel ASBP, take a chance to save a life by giving Challenge who have contributed in the something of yourself that is desperately needed ONLINE past are no longer eligible by someone else. KatHy eastwood/PV because of deployments Those who are still interested in donating w w w . PointerView . C o m to countries that are at risk blood, the drive is scheduled from 11 a.m.-5 w w w . u s m a . e d u SEE PAGE 10 for certain diseases such p.m. today at Ike Hall, fourth fl oor Ballroom. 2 January 16, 2014 News & Editoral Pointer View
Keeping the focus on Sexual Harrassment and Sexual Assault, and their prevention To the West Point community:
Each December, the Department of Defense submits the annual report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies to Congress. This year’s report, for Academic Program Year 2012-13, integrates findings from an academy assessment conducted by the DOD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, the DOD Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity and the 2013 Sexual Assault Gender Relations Focus Groups study conducted in March 2013. Thank you to all who participated in the survey and focus groups. The prevention and response to sexual harassment or sexual assault is my number one priority, and your commitment is essential in fostering an environment that values military readiness as well as dignity and mutual respect. This annual report was released publically on Jan. 10, 2014, following a press conference by the newly appointed DOD sexual assault response prevention office director, Maj. Gen. A U.S. Army Installation Management Command employee demonstrates the Jeffrey Snow, a 1983 USMA graduate. use of the Interactive Customer Evaluation system to co-workers. Through The full report is available on the DOD website at http://www.sapr.mil and the USMA ICE, customers can rate products, services and leave suggestions for IMCOM homepage at www.usma.edu/superintendent. As in previous years, you may see or hear coverage of this report in national and local leaders. Photo by Amanda Kraus Rodriguez medias. Additionally, you may be approached by the media to comment. If approached, please refer to the USMA Public Affairs Office at 845-938-3808. Help IMCOM improve, talk about Your dedication to eliminate sexual harassment and sexual assault at West Point is essential, and in enhancing the USMA SHARP program. If you have any questions West Point’s installation, services about the SHARP program, please contact the USMA SARC at 845-938-0508 or the By Russell Matthias and services, by offering recommendations USCC SARC at 845 938-7479. U.S. Army Installation Management and bringing up issues. Customer comments Command ICE Site Administration also help the command to prioritize and refocus Duty, Honor, Country! installation services and support to meet Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr. SAN ANTONIO—Have you ever felt the changing requirements. USMA Superintendent need, as a customer, to have your voice heard Between August 2012 and July 2013, nearly —whether to recognize great service, point out 393,000 customers rated their satisfaction with a concern, or make a recommendation? Now IMCOM products and services at 93 percent ICE is available to every customer who uses is your chance to share your thoughts and help overall. IMCOM services—Soldiers, sailors, airmen, To learn more about IMCOM: U.S. Army Installation Management Command There’s still room for improvement and with Marines, Coast Guardsmen (active duty, Guard, • Homepage: http://www.army.mil/ provide world class customer service. all IMCOM service provider managers engaged, and Reserve), their families, as well as veterans, imcom; Customer feedback is a critical element your comments will be seen and heard. retirees and civilian employees. • http://twitter.com/armyimcom; to ensuring that IMCOM provides the highest All IMCOM service providers are required By sharing your honest feedback, together • http://www.facebook.com/ quality programs, services and facilities to review and follow-up on every comment we can work to improve service delivery and InstallationManagementCommunity; to service members, families and civilian regardless of whether the customer asks for a achieve IMCOM’s goal of providing world class employees—in keeping with their service and response or not. Though it’s not required, we customer service. • http://www.youtube.com/ sacrifice. highly encourage customers to provide their Visit www.ice.disa.mil and let your voice installationmgt; The Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) contact information when submitting a comment be heard. • http://www.scribd.com/ system is IMCOM’s primary means of receiving card through ICE, so we can provide immediate If you have any IMCOM customer service IMCOMPubs; feedback directly from its customers. In fact, feedback. related questions, comments, or concerns, • http://ireport.cnn.com/people/ IMCOM receives nearly a half million customer Every organization strives for 100 percent contact your local garrison ICE program HQIMCOMPA; comments each year. customer satisfaction and continual feedback manager, or contact the IMCOM headquarters • http://www.flickr.com/photos/ ICE empowers customers to make a helps identify and work on those areas that need Customer service excellence team at 210-466- difference in how IMCOM delivers products improvement. 0284, 210-466-0279, or 210-466-0255. imcom/.
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PV Staff Writer, 938-3684 Pointer View News & Features January 16, 2014 3 ERDC signs educational partnership agreement with USMA By Megan Holland That position has already been established, and ERDC Public Affairs is held by ERDC’s Lt. Col. Steven Hart. His job has two main objectives—first, to The U.S. Army Engineer Research and bring ERDC research projects to West Point Development Center recently signed an and facilitate cadet and faculty involvement, Educational Partnership Agreement with as well as encourage them to visit ERDC labs the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, during the summer; and second, to export the formalizing a long-standing relationship infrastructure research and education done at between one of the Army’s top research West Point in support of military education and laboratories and the school that has been ERDC infrastructure-related projects. producing some of the nation’s top leaders for “Formalizing this EPA means that the more than 200 years. ERDC-West Point relationship now transcends The EPA provides a framework for the personality,” Hart said. “Past relationships two organizations to pursue collaborative depended on a person here who knew a person educational and research activities, with both there. The EPA provides opportunities to parties mutually benefiting from the pairing. cadets and faculty that would not otherwise be “With this agreement, our researchers can available. ERDC-sponsored projects are one of interface with cadets, both here and at West the few that are legally permissible for cadets Point, and get them excited about engineering and faculty to work on, and since the research and choosing to be a Corps of Engineers officer,” costs do not include salary, the work can be done ERDC Commander Col. Jeffrey Eckstein said. very efficiently for ERDC. For example, in the “When they see the type of work we’re doing, ongoing SIP-Hut project, I stopped counting at it’s hard for them not to be excited. They get to 2,000 cadet hours and 800 faculty hours.” see the real problems and engineering. Let them The SIP (Structural Insulated Panels)-Hut drive a tank, fire artillery or shoot weapons, and project, years in the making, began as a search then tell them about engineering—which do for an alternative to the military temporary you think they’ll choose? But if we can show housing structure Barracks Hut (B-Hut) and is them what they can be a part of, it could change an example of successful collaboration between everything. the two organizations. “In return, ERDC gets a pool of bright SIP-Huts improve thermal efficiency and Class of 2015 Cadet Matthew Shoenberger works with concertina wire alongside interns and driven cadets that can serve as reduce electrical demand, saving fuel and an ERDC PATHWAYS student as part of his Summer 2012 stint researching researchers,” Eckstein added. “Not only can minimizing the operational eco-footprint of survivability technology’s in the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory. they be an asset to us while at school, but they forces in theater. Photo by Michael Edwards/ERDC-GSL have the opportunity to spend their summers The new design also allows for substantial and Mechanical Engineering at West Point, nine and apply what I learned in the classroom. with us and possibly choose to continue their reductions in transportation requirements, cadets spent the summer of 2013 at ERDC in Overall, I have gained an understanding of what summer research into the school year as an construction time and cost. a variety of laboratories and capacities. Part exactly engineers, managers and researchers do independent study. This truly is a win-win The technology, which is currently on of USMA’s Advanced Individual Academic to support the efforts of the group.” situation for both parties.” version 2.0 and resulted in a team of cadets Development assignments, the program is Over the years, ERDC’s USMA summer The EPA began as an idea from retired Lt. winning a QinetiQ Prize of $3,000, is currently designed to provide the cadets with real-world assignments have sparked a variety of Gen. Robert Van Antwerp, then serving as Chief undergoing a yearlong, side-by-side comparison experience not available in classrooms. advancements, including a recent patent of Engineers and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with a standard B-Hut. “The Environmental Engineering Branch application for Modified Soil-Filled Revetments, Commanding General, who wanted to make SIP-Hut 3.0, which incorporates has had great success working with USMA,” a cadet-created barrier meant to serve as an the relationship between ERDC and USMA improvements based on lessons learned, is Andy Martin, chief of the Environmental alternative to the traditional HESCO method. more formal. also in the works. Laboratory’s Environmental Engineering Those who’d like to request cadet The objectives of the EPA agreement “ERDC is able to get bright ideas from Branch, said. “Recently, we were able to involvement on upcoming projects can contact include: cadets on how to solve Army problems,” Dr. integrate Cadet Peter Fugate’s summer visit Mlakar at [email protected], • Encouraging and enhancing studies Ashok Kumar, a senior science and technology into a Systems Engineering Capstone Project or Hart at [email protected], who are in science, technology, engineering and manager at ERDC’s Construction Engineering where a group of cadets conducted a life cycle both dedicated to nurturing and growing this mathematics (STEM) disciplines for cadets Research Laboratory in Champaign, Ill., said. costs analysis on the treatment of insensitive relationship going forward. and faculty at USMA; “They bring in revolutionary solutions and munitions process waste water providing “To use a mathematical analogy, what the • Better utilizing USMA’s potential to are open to new developments without being valuable justification for the proposed processes ERDC-West Point partnership provides is the contribute to the solution of problems being encumbered by the limitation of incremental that were chosen for pilot scale development.” product of ERDC x West Point, not the sum of addressed by ERDC for the U.S. Army; improvement over current technologies. Martin’s branch has been working with ERDC + West Point,” Hart said. “Together we • Providing opportunities for ERDC The cadets bring in mathematics, physics, USMA regularly for the past several years, with are so much more effective in achieving the researchers to participate at USMA in visiting chemistry and engineering skills with a drive efforts spanning multiple projects. missions of both organizations than we could roles and become familiar with programs, to solve long-range Army problems. They have In FY ‘12, the branch supported four cadets ever be separately.” faculty, cadets and future Army leaders; excellent laboratory facilities and extraordinary in a Systems Engineering Capstone Project As one of the most diverse engineering and • Providing opportunities for USMA faculty intellectual capacities and energy. USMA also focusing on beneficial use (BU) of dredged scientific research organizations in the world, and cadets to learn and develop professionally, has the benefit of high visibility to Army senior materials resulting in the development of a BU ERDC conducts research and development in in addition to increasing their knowledge about leaders.” screening model, and in FY ‘13 they supported support of the Army, Department of Defense ERDC; Joint projects are also promoted through four more cadets in a capstone project focusing and the Corps of Engineers, as well as for other • Providing opportunities for officers in ERDC’s hosting of visiting faculty and cadets on depleted uranium. federal agencies, state and municipal authorities graduate school to conduct research that can be for summer research, a tradition that began The capstone project for FY ‘14, inspired and with U.S. industries through innovative continued during their teaching tour at USMA; in 1978 and something the EPA ensures will by Fugate’s time at ERDC, is in the draft phase work agreements. and improving the visibility of ongoing ERDC- continue. and strives to determine the most cost-effective With a staff of 2,500 federal employees USMA research. With placement orchestrated by Hart and technology for treating insensitive munitions and contractors, ERDC is helping solve our The EPA also calls for a visiting professor ERDC Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory’s production wastewater at Army ammunition nation’s most challenging problems in civil and position, which will be used to further enrich the Senior Research Scientist for Weapons Effects plants. Four cadets, including Fugate, are military engineering, geospatial sciences, water USMA faculty while offering ERDC personnel and Structural Dynamics Dr. Paul Mlakar, participating in the study. resources and environmental sciences. an opportunity to return to an academic currently serving in a liaison position as a While at ERDC, Fugate said, “Here, I am Visit www.facebook.com/ArmyERDC or environment to teach and continue research. distinguished chair in the Department of Civil able to work on interesting real world projects www.erdc.usace.army.mil to learn more. 4 January 16, 2014 Pointer View Bullying: Your legal rights
By the Directorate of Morale, optimal quality of life. Welfare and Recreation Many children who experience this type of abuse from their peers do not Bullying is a huge hurdle that many tell their parents or authority figures and children face day to day in our country’s suffer a silent torture. This is why it is schools. If you or your child has ever so important to be aware of the warning fallen victim to bullying, you know signs of bullying and to know what forms just how detrimental it can be. With no it can take on. There are many ways intervention, bullying can lead to serious that a child can be impacted as a result physical, emotional and mental health of bullying; know what to look for and complications. what steps to take to protect your child. Unfortunately, children with Please join Army Community Service special needs are often the targets of and the Exceptional Family Member bullying. Learn how the Individuals Program as they welcome Marion Walsh, with Disabilities Education Act, as well Esq., for a special presentation from 11 as other laws, protect them. a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday titled “Bullying Your child has rights guaranteed by and Harassment of Children: Become law. Educating yourself on the degrees Educated!” and consequences of bullying, you, In the event of inclement weather, as a parent, will be better able to aid the alternate date will be Jan. 29. and intervene in your child’s situation. If you missed this workshop last year, You are your child’s best advocate; be you won’t want to miss it again. Space is First baby of 2014 informed to be the best advocate you limited so you must make reservations can be. by emailing Allison.Walker@usma. Thomas and Sgt. 1st Class Kimberly Jones are the proud parents of the first baby born As a parent, awareness of bullying edu or calling 845-938-0232 by Friday in the year 2014 at Keller Army Community Hospital. The Jones family introduced its and how you handle it will have an to reserve your seat. The building is daughter Juliet, who was born at 3:24 p.m. Jan. 1. Hospital Commander Col. Felicia enormous impact on your child’s ability handicap accessible. Please feel free to Pehrson stands next to the parents. Juliet weighed in at 8 lbs., 4 oz. and is 21 inches long. to cope, react and maintain his or her bring your lunch. Courtesy Photo
Black and Gold volunteers The First Quarter of 2014 Black and Gold Volunteer Award recipients are pictured with Lt. Gen. and Mrs. Robert L. Caslen Jr., U.S. Military Academy Command Sgt. Maj. Delbert Byers and Deputy Garrison Commander Wilfred Plumley. This quarter’s Volunteer of the Quarter is Carrie Masini, who was nominated for her service to the West Point Women’s Club. Courtesy Photo Pointer View January 16, 2014 5
CADET ACTIVITIES UPDATE U.S. Military Academy Jump Team wins gold By Nancy Koreen spectacular skydiving disciplines: Formation Skydiving, Vertical a physics major. Class of 2016 Cadet David Hart, majoring in U.S. Parachute Association Formation Skydiving, Sport Accuracy and Classic Accuracy. computer science, won the novice sport accuracy event. The USMA team dominated the classic accuracy competition, Members of the U.S. Military Academy Black Knights in which jumpers exit an airplane more than 3,000 feet in the air Jump team won gold medals from Dec. 27-Jan. 2 at the 2013 and then steer their parachutes and try to land on a dime-sized U.S. Parachute Association’s National Collegiate Parachuting dot on a landing tuffet. Championships, the oldest and biggest collegiate skydiving event USMA cadets won gold in team, masters and intermediate in the world. The competition took place at the Florida Skydiving accuracy, as well as novice sport accuracy. In the sport accuracy Center in Lake Wales, Fla. competition, jumpers try to hit a bull’s-eye on landing while they More than 75 fearless collegiate skydivers from around the glide across the ground at high speeds. country put their books aside over the winter break to compete In the masters class, gold went to Class of 2014 Cadet at the national championships, pushing their aerial skills to the Brandon Zwank, who is majoring in mechanical engineering. limit and competing for the title of national champion in four In intermediate, gold went to Class of 2015 Cadet Kris Korzan,
CIA revalidation Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr. (fourth from right), Chairman of the Constitution Island Association Frederick Osborn III (fourth from left) and Constitution Island employees Jim Johnson, Kristin Sorenson, David Gordon, Betsey Blakeslee, Vince Tamagna and David Reel got together recently to announce the revalidation of the Constitution Island Association to operate as a private organization on the military installation. The authorization permits the organization to pursue and fulfill its mission to preserve and interpret the historical legacy of the Warner family who, in conjunction with Mrs. Russell Sage, gifted Constitution Island to the U.S. Military Academy in 1908. “West Point looks forward to working with the Constitution Island Association and its new chairman, Frederick Osborn,” Col. Dane Rideout, West Point garrison commander, said. “We envision a future that supports the Warner family legacy to educate cadets, Soldiers and the visiting American public on the importance of Constitution Island and its significant role in the history of the Hudson Valley.” Constitution Island is located directly opposite West Point and is the only part of the West Point Reservation on the east side of the Hudson River. Constitution Island is open to the public from April through October. Due to heightened security, guided tours should be booked in advance and depart from West Point’s South Dock. For details, contact the U.S. Army Garrison Public Affairs Office at 845-938-4011 or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WestPointGarrison. Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Fincham/USMA PAO 6 January 16, 2014 Pointer View West Point Golf Course gets high marks By Nils Anderson West Point Garrison Public Affairs
In November, Links Magazine published an article that placed the West Point Golf Course in the top 10 military courses in the world. Links Magazine is considered one of the most sophisticated golfing magazines and is the resource for serious players who share a passion for golf, the way it was meant to be played. The article came as a complete surprise to Steve Whipple, the West Point Golf Course superintendent. “There was no solicitation from the magazine or any knowledge that they would be rating us during this last season,” Whipple said. He added that the article identified features that made their selected courses stand out, such things as location—near the coast or unique property history, etc. “What set us apart and stood out to the authors of this article was our top notch daily conditioning and fast greens,” Whipple said. The Superintendent, Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr., thanks the members of the West Point Golf Course staff for their The magazine’s recognition has solidified hard work, dedication and being recognized by Links Magazine. that the hard work of the crew has provided our Chain of Command to help us get there.” into a more modern conditioned facility. The and talented staff of workers that have high significant dividends and it’s having an impact Prior to 1995, the West Point Golf Course goal of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation standards and expectations, and share the vision on the patrons. As a direct result of this was a military only facility. At that time, plans Command was to become the best-conditioned of being the best. dedication and hard work, the course has grown were made to open it to the public. Army course in the nation. Over time and Some of the staff have been at West Point in popularity. In order to bring the course to a condition through the last decade, funds were committed for more than 10 years and have played a major “It is an honor to be selected among that would compete for local public play, to this pursuit. role in the evolution in the product seen today. the military’s top 10 golf courses by Links renovations were conducted modifying the Through course improvement projects Their work ethic and production quality Magazine,” Meghan Shapiro, the West Point course and installing new playing surfaces that including extensive drainage, greens have set a high standard for conditioning Golf Course manager, said. “It shows the would help in this pursuit. conditioning and reconstruction, incorporating expectations and have been a great example for dedication of the staff, the support of our The course re-opened in 1997 and new and stronger turfgrass varieties and newer employees. community and the financial dedication from improvements continued as the course evolved landscaping, the course has seen much success As a result of these high standards and in recent seasons. expectations, West Point has a golf course that To achieve the conditioning goals, the can be enjoyed by all that play at this great The Mitten Tree course was able to acquire a very skilled facility. a success in providing warmth to those in need The Mitten Tree was a great success during the holidays. More than 120 hats, scarves, pairs of gloves, mittens and socks were collected and donated to the Orange County homeless and at-risk individuals due to your generosity. Donations were given to the Orange County Department of Social Services to distribute to community programs serving those most in need throughout the county. Acting Social Services Commissioner, Anne Caldwell, said, “Thanks to the caring and generosity of West Point families, many children and adults will be warmer this winter. Your contributions mean so much to those with so little.” The warmth you shared is greatly appreciated. Thank you for caring. Courtesy Photo Pointer View Community January 16, 2014 7
The shoppe is located just north of the cemetery. Child care for religious services FEATURED EVENTS For details, visit www.shopthepoint.com. The West Point Religious Support Office is looking for child care providers (watch care) from 4:45-6:45 p.m. Sundays. Other Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observance Protestant Women of the Chapel events times may be available. Luncheon There are Protestant Women of the Chapel outreach For details, contact Sgt. 1st Class David Kress at 938-8813 The Installation Equal Opportunity Office and the opportunities happening this winter. Outreach at the Walter or email [email protected]. William E. Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic Hoving Home for January and February is scheduled from 7-8:45 will be hosting this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday p.m. each evening. Come and learn with the ladies. Observance Luncheon from noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the The outreach dates are: EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS West Point Club’s Grand Ballroom. • Monday—Knit and Purl; The theme is “Remember! Celebrate! Act!, A Day On, • Feb. 3—Craft Night; Higher Education Seminar for transitioning military Not a Day Off!” Tickets can be purchased in advance from • Feb. 17—Knit and Purl. personnel and their family members unit/department representatives or pay at the door. The event For details, email [email protected]. Preparing to attend college after transition? There is a higher is free for cadets, however, cadets must sign-up online. education seminar for transitioning military personnel and their For details, contact Sgt. 1st Class John Walker, USCC National Infantry Association Infantry Ball family members Wednesday-Jan. 23. EOA, at 938-8456 or Master Sgt. Byron Lewis, USMA The National Infantry Association is hosting its annual In this two-day workshop, you’ll learn how to develop EOA, at 938-7082. Infantry Ball Jan. 24 in the Grand Ballroom at Eisenhower Hall. your plan for higher education, research and identify colleges There is a cocktail hour beginning at 6 p.m. followed by the of interest, apply to schools and navigate the G.I. Bill process. banquet at 7:30 p.m. Contact the West Point ACAP Office at 938-0634 for The ball brings cadets, families and infantrymen together to eligibility information, prerequisites and to register for these honor the historic lineage of the Infantry Branch. events. Brig. Gen. David L. Grange, former commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment and 1st Infantry Division, will address the Voting Assistance Workshop attendees. A Voting Assistance Workshop is scheduled from 9-11 a.m. For details or to buy tickets, contact Gene Lesinski, NIA Jan. 30 at the Army Education Center, 683 Buckner Loop, Room president, at [email protected] or 845-938-5897. #10. All Voting Assistance Officers and Unit VAOs are required to Mardi Gras Casino Night attend this workshop during even-numbered years with federal Mardi Gras Casino Night is coming to West Point. The West elections to meet Army Voting Assistance Program compliance. Point Women’s Club will be holding its annual fundraiser from All other interested parties are welcomed on a space available 6-11 p.m. Feb. 7 at the West Point Club. basis. For details, contact Neil Sakumoto at 688-5389 or email There will be casino games, a live and silent auction, hors [email protected] if you are interested in attending. d’oeuvres, music and much more. There is an entrance fee for Please leave your name, organization, phone number and the poker tournament. email address. Like us on Facebook, keyword WPWC Mardi Gras Casino Night for your chance to win prizes before the event. Free Computer Courses Tickets are available at www.westpointwomensclub.com Sharpen your computer skills to improve your work, or on our Facebook page. communicate and collaborate, find a better job and keep up-to- For details, contact [email protected]. date with your high-tech kids. The Information Education Technology Division Computer National Prayer Breakfast Training Program is offering free computer courses. A National Prayer Breakfast is scheduled from 6-7:20 a.m. Courses are offered to USMA affiliates, which include cadets, Feb. 10 at the West Point Club. staff, faculty, USMA spouses (military or civilian), USMA For details, contact the USMA Chaplain at 938-3316 or volunteers and USMA tenant organizations. Garrison Chaplain at 938-2959. Among the courses offered are Basic Computer Skills; Office 2007 programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); SharePoint 2010 Mardi Gras Casino Night volunteers needed DUSA community grants Basics, iPad Basics and Lenovo Tablet Overview. Training is held Mark your calendars for the West Point Women’s Club The Daughters of the United States Army, West Point Chapter at Jefferson Library, 4th Floor, Room 414 (IETD Classroom). annual Mardi Gras Casino Night Feb. 7 at the West Point 2014 community grant season is now underway. For details or to register for a course, call Thomas A. Gorman, Club. Many volunteers are needed to make this event a huge Grant applications are available at the DUSA gift shop in the Information Technology instructor, at 938-1186 or email at success. Benefits for volunteers include a reduced admission West Point Museum. [email protected]. at the door, double the casino chips and having a great time Have Questions? Contact Patty Bastianelli at DUSAGrants@ The course schedule is at http://usma-portal/dean/staff/ while helping such a worthy cause. gmail.com. ietd/training/Pages/default.aspx. Contact Amanda Zdeb and Megan Bies, volunteer coordinators, at [email protected] to get DUSA scholarships your name on the volunteer list now. The DUSA scholarship for graduating high school seniors OUTSIDE THE GATES is now available through your guidance counselor at local high Tax Center seeks volunteers schools as well as at the DUSA gift shop, which is located inside High School Dinner and a Show The West Point Tax Center is looking for volunteers to of the West Point Museum. The James I. O’Neill High School Drama Club is presenting a assist with tax returns and administrative support during the To be eligible, you must be a graduating high school senior, “Dinner and a Show” Friday. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. in the school 2014 tax season from February through April. son or daughter of an active, retired or deceased U.S. military cafeteria, and the Show will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Volunteers receive all necessary training and obtain service member whose family resides at West Point (or within a The drama students will be performing a variety of Broadway valuable work experience. 35-mile radius of West Point). Applications are now at the DUSA songs, skits, poetry, monologues and improvisation. There is a For details, contact [email protected] or Gift Shop located in the West Point Museum, which is open 10:30 small fee for the show and dinner. Please pay at the door. call 938-4541. a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Deadline is Feb. 15. Please refer questions to [email protected]. Second (Indianhead) Division Association reunion The Penn-Jersey Branch of the Second (Indianhead) Division ANNOUNCEMENTS AWANA registration Association will be holding its annual reunion May 2-4 at the West Point Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed registration Continential Inn in Lancaster, Pa. West Point Women’s Club Gift Shoppe is here. AWANA is a fun, Bible-based club for 3-year-olds and All veterans of the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division are invited, The West Point Women’s Club Gift Shoppe will be closed older from the West Point community. in particular those in the adjacent states of Delaware, Maryland, on Wednesdays in January. The club meets from 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday evenings during New York, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. There will be a special Saturday opening from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. the academic year. For details or to sign up, call Maj. John For details, call Jack Woodall at 610-274-1409 or send an Saturday for 500th Night Weekend. Cunningham at 938-5572 or email [email protected]. email to [email protected]. 8 January 16, 2014 Pointer View
WEST POINT MWR CALENDAR www.westpointmwr.com FOR THE FAMILIES Week. Enjoy price-reduced meals including: • Today—Free cookies with meal purchase; Membership Appreciation Beach Party and • Friday—Half-price Pizza Bar. Membership Drive For details, call 938-5120. JUST ANNOUNCED Only about 160 days left until summer. Come to the West Point Club and reap the benefi ts of being a Club member from Arts and Crafts Shop January class schedule Ballroom dancing lessons with Joe Maraday 5-8 p.m. Saturday in the Pierce Dining Room for a membership There are several classes at the Arts and Crafts Shop during Ballroom dancing lessons with Joe Maraday are now appreciation beach party and membership drive. January. The class schedule includes: available from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Monday evenings on Jan. 27, Feb. Not a member? No problem. Become a member and your • Today, 5-8 p.m.—Just Wine and Paint a Bit–Eiffel Tower; 3, 10 and 24, March 3 and 10 at the West Point Club. dinner is on the Club. • Saturday—Closed; Introduction to Ballroom, Latin and Swing. This is great for There will be a barbecue buffet and it will be topped off with • Jan. 23, 5-8 p.m.—Just Wine and Paint a Bit–Starry Night all beginners who want to learn and have fun at the same time. a make your own Smores Bar. over West Point; Learn to lead or follow. All graduates will receive a coupon for Gifts for all members and a roulette wheel for chances to • Jan. 25, 10 a.m.-noon—Cookies and Canvas–Life is good; half-price tickets for the Club’s ballroom dancing March 23. win great prizes. • Jan. 28, 5-8 p.m—Just Wine and Paint a Bit–Starry Night Classes are limited to 15 couples or 30 people. There is a Members dine for free and there is a minimal charge for over West Point. minimal fee for these lessons. non-members. For details, call 938-5120. To reserve your spot and purchase your tickets, call 938-5120. BOSS Ski Trip Mountain Creek Day Ski Trip Join Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers for its annual Junior Black Knights Travel Baseball Club Join MWR’s Outdoor Recreation for a day on the slopes ski trip to Smuggler’s Notch, Vt., Friday-Monday. The Junior Black Knights Travel Baseball Club, as part of at Mountain Creek. This event takes place from 8 a.m-7 p.m. The trip is open to all BOSS Soldiers and their guests. the West Point Child Youth and School Services Youth Sports, Jan. 25. There is a fee for this event. For details, call 938-6497. is hosting a clinic and tryouts for their 8U, 9U, 10U and 11/12U There is a minimal cost per adult and child. Fee includes lift spring and summer teams. ticket, transportation and one meal voucher per person for lunch BOSS Super Bowl Party (updated) The clinic, which is intended to serve as a fundamentals that includes a choice of a burger, chicken fi ngers or pizza, fries Join Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers from 5-10 p.m. review, will take place from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Foley Center and a fountain drink. Feb. 2 at the Buffalo Soldier Pavilion for its annual Super Bowl across from the Holleder Center. Those who go on the trip will meet at the ODR Equipment Party. Food and drinks will be provided. Tryouts will be from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Foley Center. The Center, Bldg. 648, located behind the Post Offi ce at Buffalo For details, call 938-6497. makeup date for tryouts is Feb. 9 at the same time and location. Soldier Field. The cutoff date for player eligibility is April 30 at each age level. Contact Wesley Judd at [email protected] or call 845- Parents will be required to sign a medical waiver for the 938-0123 for details or to pre-register. FOR THE YOUTHS tryout. You must pre-register for this activity by Jan. 21. Space is For details, call Brian Szeli, West Point Youth Services at limited. Wee Ones Play Group 845-938-3550 or JBK Baseball Club representative, Coach Mark The Wee Ones Play Group is scheduled from 9:30-11 a.m. West, at 270-304-7196. West Point Club’s Mongolian Barbecue Mondays at the Youth Center, Bldg. 500. The Mongolian Barbecue will be held from 5-8 p.m. Jan. 31 For details, call Shelley Ariosto, Family Advocacy Program RecycleMania Tournament in the Pierce Dining Room. manager, at 938-3369. Get in the game, recycle to win. Get involved in RecycleMania, It’s your chance to create a culinary masterpiece—you are the eight-week recycling competition. The tournament runs from the chef. Choose from a selection of beef, turkey, pork, shrimp Feb. 2-March 29. and fresh vegetables, sauce and spices. ONGOING For details, visit recyclemania.org or call West Point After your creation is complete, it will be weighed and then a Recycling at 938-4281. Club Chef will assist you by stir-frying your masterpiece. There Adult Hockey Program is a minimal cost per the fi rst 16 oz. The MWR Sports Offi ce will conduct the 2013-14 adult Perfecting your parallel For details, call 938-5120. hockey program open to all eligible USMA personnel 18 years Are you having problems with ski tails washing out, diffi culty of age and older. navigating and controlling on hard packed snow/ice or concerned Polar Fest The program will operate from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sundays and about controlling your speed? Beat the winter blues with MWR’s 2014 Polar Fest from Tuesdays and 12:15-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 6 at Register for one of our sessions to learn specifi c skills to noon-7 p.m. Feb. 8 at West Point Ski Slope. Tate Rink. improve your skiing ability. Session one is from 1-3 p.m. Jan. Pre-registration runs from Jan. 20-Feb. 7 at the Ski Sales Participants must provide their own hockey skates and 26 and Session two is from 1-3p.m. Feb. 23. Offi ce. Pricing includes food, drink and activities. equipment. Season passes are currently available at the MWR For details, call 938-8810. Activities include a live band, races, raffl es, Lil’ Skeeters LTS Offi ce, Bldg. 683 (next to Subway). Barbecue, Cardboard Box Derby, Ice Carving, eating contest There is a minimal fee for the season pass. Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance and kids activities. For details, call Jim Liney, MWR Sports Offi ce, at 938-3066. Join the West Point Club from 6-10 p.m. Feb. 14 in the Pierce For details, call 938-8810. Dining Room for a night of dinner and dancing. Enjoy a choice of appetizer, main entrée, dessert and Ski and Snowboard Lessons complimentary wine with dinner. Entertainment is provided by The Victor Constant Ski Slope Administration Offi ce is open MOVIES at MAHAN John Sorgente. There is a minimal cost for this event. for ski and snowboard lesson registration, season pass sales, For details, call 938-5120. seasonal equipment rentals and equipment drop-off for tuning and Theatre schedule at repair. Offi ce hours will be from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. Financial readiness Lesson registration is open to military and civilian personnel. Want to achieve fi nancial success? Take a fi nancial readiness Movies were not updated at class with ACS. All classes are from 3-4 p.m. Class dates include: press time. • Jan. 23—Saving for your future; FOR THE ADULTS (For movie details, visit • Feb. 5—Dispelling fi nancial myths; www.shopmyexchange.com/ • Feb. 20—Budgeting made easy. Celebrate Customer Appreciation Week ReelTimeTheatres/Movies- All classes are held at Army Community Service, Bldg. 622. Join the West Point Club today-Friday from 11 a.m.-1:30 For details, call 938-5839. p.m., in the Pierce Dining Room for Customer Appreciation WestPoint.htm.) Pointer View January 16, 2014 9 Keller Corner Security Reminder Free Child Developmental Screenings In an effort to promote and enhance the security posture Not all children develop the same way—some need LifeWorksat Balfour Beatty Communities for cadets, staff, faculty, family members, Soldiers and extra help. If you have concerns relating to your child’s civilian employees, a new policy is in effect for the Central communication skills, motor skills, self-help skills, learning, • “I Have A Dream” essay contest—Dr. Martin Post Restricted Area. vision, hearing, behavior, and/or social interactions, join us Luther King Jr. had a dream for our country to be free and Effective immediately, all staff and faculty, DOD civilian at our Free Developmental/Hearing Screenings. that all men are created equal. What is your dream? employees, ODIA employees, family members 10 years The screenings will be conducted at the Stony CDC Please email an essay to [email protected] or stop of age and older when unaccompanied by an escort and (1207 Patrick Trail) in conjunction with Audiology, EDIS, by and drop off at 132 Bartlett Loop by Friday. contractors will display, on their outer clothing, a distinct and West Point School for ages birth to 5 years old. It will The winner of the essay contest will win a PX Gift Card. U.S. Government-provided identification badge when in the be held from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Central Post Restricted Area. It’s by appointment only, so call to schedule at 938- • National Pie Day—Pies have always been a sweet Military personnel are not required to wear the CAC 2698/6868. treat to warm the cold winter days and with the holiday while in uniform. celebrations fading into memory, this is a great way to While guards will be at various locations to monitor warm up. access and enforce these standards, it is everyone’s Stop by 132 Bartlett Loop from 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 23 for responsibility to challenge and take corrective action if a slice of pie. No matter how you cut it, pies are a great anyone is not displaying proper identification. West Point Command Channel reason to celebrate. Cadets, staff and faculty must approach personnel in the restricted areas who are not displaying proper identification, Channels 8/23 • Snow Sculptures—Enjoy the winter sunshine, fresh request that the individual display their ID card and inquire air and snowy months. We love to see pictures of any snow about the purpose of the individual’s presence. sculptures you create. Individuals not displaying proper ID must either present For the week of Jan. 16-23 Take pictures and email them to [email protected] a badge or leave the area immediately. Army Newswatch or drop the photos off at 132 Bartlett Loop. If anyone refuses to display proper ID or depart the area, Prizes will be awarded for snowmen, igloos, ice maintain visual contact with the individuals and contact the Thursday, Friday and Monday sculptures or anything creative made out of snow. Military Police Desk at 845-938-3333. through Jan. 23 Contest starts the first snowfall in 2014 and continues However, do no attempt to detain the individual(s). 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. to the last snowfall. For questions about this policy, call 845-938-7471. 10 January 16, 2014 Pointer View Fitness Center kicks off Wellness Fair and Fitness Challenge
Story and photo by Kathy Eastwood children, working and then there always seems to be something enjoy exercising in a class because it increases my motivation.” Staff Writer else to do that is more important. Guadagno said it has definitely helped her. “I hope to inspire more people to become physically active,” “I have more body toning and I am stronger than I ever have The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fitness Center had its Gomes said. “I want to challenge people to step out of their been,” she said. sixth annual Wellness Fair Jan. 8. Perfect timing after the holidays comfort zones and try something new.” The challenge sign-up was held during the middle of the to get community members to make good on those New Year’s Gomes said it always helps when someone brings a friend week in the hopes that it would allow more people within the resolutions to get fit and to become more active, lose weight with them or a group to share the experience, laugh and know West Point community to participate. and feel better. they are doing something good for themselves. Gomes said more than 300 people visited the fitness center Included in the fair was the Fitness Challenge that lasts Along with fitness classes, the participants are exposed to on the first day of the challenge sign-up and more than 60 people eight weeks with raffle prizes for those who participate in the various classes such as yoga, zumba, spinning and group classes, completed their initial assessments. weekly challenges, such as lunch ‘n learn seminars, equipment and the fitness center now has a massage center, perfect to get The Fitness Center is open from 5:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday- orientations and daily workout challenges, according to Cory the knots out after work or after a vigorous workout. Friday, Saturday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Come Gomes, MWR Fitness Center manager. Some who attended the first sample Pilates class knew about and participate in the challenge, enjoy the treadmill, go spinning “This year we revamped the fitness challenges by ditching exercising and fitness, and go to the center whenever they get or join a class. A child care co-op is available. the points system from previous years and putting the focus back the chance. For details, call 845-938-6490. on the participants,” Gomes said. “There are three assessments “I’m doing exercise all the time,” Gayle Colacicco, an MWR that participants must complete. The overall improvement in all volunteer, said. “Between the Pilates class and pump classes, I of the areas will determine the winner.” feel that my balance is better and I feel stronger.” This is the time of year when many make New Year’s Anne Marie Guadagno said she enjoys working out and finds resolutions to get fitter, lose weight and eat better. However, that keeping fit is important in the way she feels. those good intentions tend to disappear between taking care of “I’ve been coming here the whole time,” Guadagno said. “I
Pilate instructor Rene Crow (middle near mirror) instructs Gayle Colacicco (in red) and Anne Marie Guadagno in Pilates for the sixth annual Wellness and Fitness Fair Jan. 8 at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fitness Center. The Wellness Fair hopes to encourage the community to practice good nutrition and get into the habit of a regular fitness routine. Pointer View Sports January 16, 2014 11 Air Force rallies past Army, sweeps weekend series By Tracy Nelson Army Athletic Communications
Air Force erased a 2-0 deficit with four unanswered goals to score a 4-2 road victory over service-academy rival Army at West Point’s soldout Tate Rink Jan. 11. Playing in their first Army-Air Force series, freshmen forwards C.J. Reuschlein and Clint Carlisle scored for the Black Knights, while sophomore linemate Joe Kozlak assisted on both tallies. Thanks in large part to 16 saves on behalf of junior starting goaltender Rob Tadazak, who finished with 26 stops on the night, Army held a 1-0 lead after the opening period. Reuschlein accounted for the session’s lone goal, while Carlisle scored short- handed 49 seconds into the second to give the Black Knights a 2-0 lead. Air Force then dug in, netting four unanswered goals, including an empty netter with 1:11 remaining, to steal the victory. “Sure we went up 2-0, but this is a good Air Force team and we knew we would need more than that,” head coach Brian Riley said. “I was pleased with our overall effort. We came out with more fire and intensity tonight and I certainly hope that continues into next weekend.” Air Force (12-6-4, 7-3-3 AHA) outshot the Black Knights 30-16 and scored the game’s only power play goal five minutes into the second period. Four different Falcons found the back of the net on the night. The teams played back-and-forth during a physical first period, but it was Army (3-16-0, 3-12-0 AHA) drawing first blood on Reuschlein’s seventh goal of the season. The rookie got help from Kozlak and classmate Christian Pomarico as the Black Knights took advantage of a three-on-one at the 18:34 mark and took a 1-0 lead. Air Force opened the second period on the power play, during Freshman forward C.J. Reuschlein (upper left) finds the back of the net for his seventh goal of the season which the Black Knights made quick work and notched their first to put Army up 1-0. However, Air Force charged back from 2-0 down to win 4-2 Jan. 11 at Christl Arena. short-handed goal of the season 49 seconds into the action. With The Falcons swept the weekend series over the Black Knights. Photo by Paul Rader just two ticks remaining on the Falcons’ man advantage, Kozlak got on the board on a Mitch Torrel goal at the 3:16 mark to cut intermission. hit Carlisle in stride as he made a nifty move to get past Treuhl the deficit in half. Army outshot Air Force 6-5 in the final period, but could not and give Army a 2-0 lead. The Falcons tacked on two more goals in a 16-second span manage to net the equalizer before the Falcons tacked on the late The two-goal cushion didn’t last long, however, as Air Force late in the period to take a 3-2 lead into the locker room at empty net goal to all but secure the victory. Track and Field men take four-way title, women place third By Amanda Niglia Galindo who also posted a IC4A qualifying time 4x400-meter relay team along with Smith, senior Army women posted two academy records in Army Athletic Communications of 14:41.84 and sophomore Drew Beck who Matt Green and sophomore Stevyn Spees. pole vault in addition to three season best times. finished third (15:05.93). The foursome collected 10 points for the In the field, the duo of junior Laurel Army Track and Field hosted its first regular Saturday’s Four-Way meet also proved to Black Knights as the anchor leg of the relay Neposchlan and sophomore Megan Gemar season team-scoring meet of 2014 Jan. 11, with be successful for the Black Knight men as the crossed the line four seconds ahead of the heat took first and second place in pole vault each the Black Knight men coming away with the win team tallied eight first-place finishes on the day. (3:22.63). making her way into the academy record books. at Gillis Field House. The men tallied 213.90 Freshman Brown Bailey opened the meet in The Army men also fared well in the 60 Neposchlan climbed to a height of 3.5 meters points to place first of four teams while the impressive fashion in the 5,000 meters taking meters dash with a first-place finish from senior for the win, followed by Gremar who came in women registered 116 to land third. first with a time of 15:33.78. Jason Wilkes who crossed the line at 7.11, at 3.45 meters. Patriot League foe Lehigh won the women’s Army then went on to collect a total of 14 followed by freshman Kyle Wolffe who finished Sophomore Justine Rennekamp and senior meet with 199, followed by Rider in second points in the 1-mile run with sophomore Mitch third with a time of 7.12. Azeezat Olatunde collected 14 points in the with 182 points. Dutton (4:19.86) taking second and sophomore Finishing out the running events for the women’s shot put with Rennekamp recording a Trailing the Black Knights, Manhattan Eric Fenton (4:20.49) coming in third. Black Knights was junior Clyde Wilson in season best throw of 15.73 meters for the Black finished with 108 points on the day. For the men, Sophomore Taylor Andrews led the Black the 800m who recorded a time of 1:56.69 and Knights. Olatunde, coming in third on the meet, Rider was runner-up to Army with 165 followed Knights in the 60-meter hurdles with a top time junior Nathan Fisher in the 3,000 meter run with finished with a throw of 12.22 meters. by Manhattan (145.90) and Lehigh (103.20). of 8.45. team best time of 8:37.18. Wilson also posted a Freshman Madaline Kenyon collected a Prior to Saturday’s event, Army’s distance Andrews was followed by teammate plebe season best time, besting his own previous time second-place finish in her first collegiate scoring team showed an impressive performance at the Nick Beavers who took the bronze in his first by .01 seconds. meet as she came across the line at 1:00.06 in Gotham Cup in New York City. collegiate meet, posting a time of 8:59. The Army men rounded out its victory the 400 meters. Sophomore Megan Hill recorded a time of Senior Christopher Smith joined the winners with a sweep in pole vault as freshman Jordan Kenyon also had a hand in first place and 17:44.17 in the 5,000 free, a time that not only circle with a first-place finish in the 500 meters Worthington, senior Mark Van Benschoten and season top time finish in 4x400-meter relay landed her first-place rights, but also qualified coming across the line at 1:05.81. sophomore Christian Mapes led the group. (4:05.12), along with teammate’s sophomore her for the ECAC championship bid. Freshman Jose Santana had a hand in two Worthington matched his top height of 4.8 Hayley Winters, junior Samantha Reid and On the men’s side, senior Kendall Ward first-place showings at his first home scoring meters for the gold, followed by Van Benschoten sophomore Avrie Welton. led an Army sweep in the 5k recording a Black meet at Gillis, placing first in the 400 meters and Mapes who both finished at 4.65 meters for Rounding out the women victories was Knight IC4A qualifying mark of 14:32.20. dash with a time of 49.23. silver and bronze. sophomore Lindsay Gabow who posted a season Ward was followed by senior captain Ricardo In addition, Santana ran the lead leg of the Despite winning only three events, the top time of 10:22.61 in the 3,000-meter run. 12 January 16, 2014 Pointer View Navy defeats Army, hands Black Knights first PL defeat By Harrison Antognioni start in the opening 2:05, thanks to offensive Army Athletic Communications contributions from four players, including Schretzman, who netted four during the stretch. Sophomore guard Kelsey Minato finished Geif converted a jumper with 9:57 left in the with a game-high 25 points for the Army first half to cap a 9-0 run for the Midshipmen Women’s Basketball team during a 74-64 to giving the hosts their first advantage of the Patriot League setback to service-academy rival game. Navy Jan. 11 at Alumni Hall in Annapolis, Md. Army used a 10-3 run to move in front 21-16 The Black Knights fall to 11-4 overall and 3-1 with 7:27 left in the frame, but Navy answered in the conference after the defeat, while the with a 16-4 run over the ensuing 5:32 to take Midshipmen improve to 12-3 and 4-0. command of a 32-25 advantage. Minato and With her 25 points, Minato extended her Hazlett each added two points in the final 1:55 Patriot League-leading double-digit scoring of the stanza, with the hosts outscoring the Black streak to 31 contests. The sophomore scored at Knights 5-4 during that span. least 20 points for the eighth time this season, The Midshipmen extended their lead to 10 and has hit the plateau in six of her last eight with a lay-in 32 seconds into in the second half outings. before Hazlett and Schretzman scored during Minato went 8-of-18 from the floor and a 5-0 Army run that cut the lead to five at the 7-of-7 on free throws, while chipping in seven 17:01 mark. rebounds and six assists for Army. Senior guard Navy outscored the visitors 12-7 during a Jen Hazlett shot 7-of-19 from the field, totaling 6:36 stretch to go back in front by 10, but the 20 points and six boards, while junior forward Black Knights once again used a 5-0 run to cut Olivia Schretzman contributed eight points and their deficit to five and 51-46 with 8:15 left in six rebounds. the period. Navy didn’t let Army get any closer Sophomore forward Brianna Johnson though, largely due to its performance from the finished with seven points and four rebounds, free-throw stripe. and classmate and fellow forward Aimee Over the last 7:58 of the contest, the Oertner recorded five boards and three blocks. Midshipmen converted 16-of-19 free throws Navy senior Jade Geif nearly matched without allowing the Black Knights to come Minato’s stat line, as she posted 24 points and within fewer than five points for the remainder seven rebounds to lead the Midshipmen, while of the contest. classmate Kara Pollinger added 19 points, five After a 9-2 Navy run increased the lead rebounds and eight assists. Geif and Pollinger to 60-48, Hazlett scored five straight points to finished 8-of-8 and 6-of-6 from the free-throw- spark a 7-0 Army run to again bring the visitors line, respectively, as Navy outshot Army 24-10 to within five with 3:04 left. on free-throws. Hazlett posted 10 of her 16 second-half Junior Chloe Stapleton registered 10 points points in the game’s last 4:31, while Minato and four boards, and senior Alix Membreno contributed four, but the Black Knights were tallied nine points, five boards and six assists unable to sustain a definitive comeback attempt Senior guard Jen Hazlett hit 7-for-19 from the field and totaled 20 points while despite falling into early foul trouble. to cut into the Navy lead over the remaining adding six rebounds in Army’s 74-64 loss to Navy Jan. 11. Eric S. Bartelt/PV The Black Knights raced out to an 11-4 minutes. Army Swimming and Diving splits with Bucknell By Amanda Niglia butterfly events, clocking in at 57.11 in the 100 fly and recording Sports calendar Army Athletic Communications a time of 2:04.63 in the 200 fly, along with touching the wall first in the 200-individual medley (2:08.25) as Army went one-two Jan. 16-23 The Army Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving team in that event. finished out their home competition of the season with a split The freshman opened the meet swimming the third leg on Corps Squad decision versus Patriot League rival Bucknell Jan. 11 at Crandall the 200-yard medley relay that combined for a winning time of Friday—Rifle vs. Murray State, Tronsrue Pool. The men defeated Bucknell 195-105, while the Bison 1:48.75 in nipping Bucknell’s 1:49.23 clocking. Bullard was joined women captured five of the final seven events to hold off Army by junior Kristen Barta, freshman Kelly Hamilton and sophomore Marksmanship Center, 3 p.m. 157.5-142.5. Molly Mucciarone in the win. For the second straight day, sophomore Chris Szekely and In the men’s meet, the Black Knights captured 11 of the 16 Friday—Gymnastics, West Point Open (Team), freshman Ariana Bullard led the way for the Black Knights having events, along with nine second-place finishes. Christl Arena, 7 p.m.. a hand in three and four wins, respectively. Diver Zacchary Woods and freestyle Devin McCall were “It was a good day for our team,” Army head coach Mickey double winners. Woods swept the boards for the second straight Saturday—Gymnastics, West Point Open (Individual Wender said. “We went up against a very solid Bucknell team meet this weekend, claiming the one-meter with a score of 316.05 Finals), Christl Arena, 7 p.m. for the men and it was the strongest showing we put up for the and three-meter with a score of 332.85 as Army went one-two in Bucknell women. I think our team performed very well, learned a both diving events. Sunday—Rifle vs. Kentucky, Tronsrue Marksmanship lot and is focused on what matters most in terms of the conference Freshman Devin McCall captured the 200 free touching the Center, 9 a.m. championship.” wall at 1:41.58, followed by Szekely who took the silver with a Szekely captured the 50 free posting a time of 20.97 and 100 time of 1:41.56. McCall also led a one-two finish in the 500 free Sunday—Men’s Basketball vs. Bucknell, Christl free with a time of 46.11, after swimming the anchor leg on the clocking in at 4:42.56, followed by senior Casey Woudenberg Arena, 3 p.m. opening 200-medley relay that posted a time of 1:32.21 as the who recorded a time of 4:44.95. Army men improved to 2-1 in the conference and 4-3 overall. Joining Bullard in the women’s meet was Molly Mucciarone, Wednesday—Women’s Basketball vs. Colgate, Szekely was joined by teammate’s sophomore Sam Mo, freshman who swam anchor leg on the 200-medley relay and lead a sweep Christl Arena, 7 p.m. Sean Regan and junior Dion Hart who each had a part in the in the 50 free with a time of 24.17, along with placing second in first-place victory. the 100-yard butterfly (58.31) as Army captured four events, along For Tickets, Visit WWW.GOARMYSPORTS.COM. Bullard dominated on the women’s side capturing both with winning both relays. 16 January 16, 2014 Pointer View Men’s Basketball defeats Navy, starts 4-0 in PL By Brian Gunning Army Athletic Communications
Army (8-7, 4-0 PL) outscored Navy (6-9, 1-3 PL) 18-11 over the final 9:05, holding the Midshipmen to just two field goals in that span to come away with a 60-55 win in Patriot League men’s basketball action Jan. 11 at Alumni Hall in Annapolis, Md. The Black Knights have now won a season-high five straight games and seven of their last eight to extend their program record start to Patriot League play and move above the .500 mark for the first time this season. Army trailed 24-20 at halftime, but scored the first 12 points of the second half to take an eight-point lead with 16:51 remaining. The Mids answered with a 14-4 run to regain the lead and led 44- 42 after a basket by Worth Smith. Army sophomore guard Matt Gramling scored the next four points to give Army a 46-44 lead, but Smith tied the game at the line. A three-point play by sophomore forward Tanner Plomb with 6:13 on the clock started a 10-3 run that gave the Black Knights the lead for good. Plomb led Army with 15 points and tied for the team lead with five rebounds. Sophomore guard Kyle Wilson netted 12 points, all in the second half. He scored nine of Army’s final 10 points, including a three- pointer to beat the shot clock that stretched Army’s lead to 56-49 with 2:16 left in the game. Gramling tallied a season-high nine points, while sophomore guard Dylan Cox dished out a game-high five assists. Michel Brown was the only Navy player in double figures with 15 points on 6-for-8 shooting, including a pair of three-pointers. Kendall Knorr grabbed a game-high seven rebounds and led the Mids with four assists. Army overcame a 7-for-25 first half to shoot 44.9 percent for the game. The Black Knights were 15-for-24 in the second half, taking only three shots from long range in the final 20 minutes. The Black Knights outscored the Mids in the paint, 36-16. The Army defense harassed the Mids into a 35.2 percent field goal percentage, including a 5-for-20 showing from three-point range. Army forced 12 turnovers, while committing only nine miscues. The victory marked the first time Army has won three straight games in Annapolis since a five-game run between the 1964-65 and 1972-73 seasons. Navy jumped out to a 7-0 lead as Army missed its first three shots and turned the ball over three times. Junior guard Mo Williams ended Army’s five-minute, 14-second scoring drought with a three-point play that jumpstarted a 12-1 run. Sophomore forward Travis Rollo scored back-to-back baskets to give Army a 12-8 lead with 10:40 to go in the half. The Midshipmen answered with a 14-5 spurt to take a 22-17 lead with 2:21 left and led by four at the break. Army came out of the locker room with 12 straight points to take their largest lead of the game at 32-24 with 16:51 remaining. Plomb and sophomore center Kevin Ferguson each scored four points during the run. The Mids stopped the momentum with a three-pointer by Knorr at the 16:04 mark. Army led 34-29 when Brown and Brandon Venturini combined to make three-straight triples as part of a 14-4 spurt that put the Mids back on top by two with 13:17 left. The teams exchanged baskets until Gramling tied the game at 44-44 and then put Army on top with two free throws. Navy tied the game one more time before Plomb’s three-point play gave Army the lead for good. Army made just enough free throws, connecting on four of its six attempts in the final 31 seconds. Sophomore forward Tanner Plomb led Army with 15 points and was tied for a team lead with five rebounds Wilson’s free throws with 31 seconds remaining gave Army an in the Black Knights’ 60-55 win over Navy Jan. 11 in Annapolis, Md. Photo by John Pellino/DPTMS VI (File Photo) eight-point lead, matching the Black Knights’ largest of the game.