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Dockery receives Nininger Award Capt. Nicholas “Nick” Dockery, U.S. Military Academy Class of 2011, received 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo., to Kunar Province, Afghanistan. As the West Point Association of Graduates’ 2017 Alexander Nininger Award for a member of Task Force Lethal Warrior, Dockery trained and worked with Valor at Arms Sept. 28 at Washington Hall. The Nininger Award is named in Afghan National Security Forces in the Dewegal Valley and Chowkay District. In recognition of the heroic actions of 2nd Lt. Alexander R. Nininger, USMA Class September 2012, Dockery’s unit was reassigned to the Tagab District in Kapisa of 1941, who was posthumously awarded the fi rst Medal of Honor in World Province to work under Task Force War Eagle alongside the French military. In War II for his heroic actions near Abucay, Bataan on Jan. 12, 1942. The award October, Dockery was wounded in a direct fi re engagement from hand grenades is given to an exemplar of heroic action in battle. In 2012, Dockery deployed and rocket propelled grenades. Dockery stayed in country and fi nished the as an infantry rifl e platoon leader in support of Operation Enduring Freedom deployment as a platoon leader. See Page 3 for the Nininger Award story. with 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Light), Photo by MiChelle eberhart/PV 2 October 5, 2017 News & Features Pointer View West Point honors National Hispanic Heritage Month Story and photo by Kathy Eastwood helicopters that delivered the unit to the site, the Staff Writer Rangers came under heavy fire,” Garcia said. “Three Taliban fighters were in the courtyard, West Point recognized National Hispanic which had a chicken coop within it. The Taliban Heritage Month Sept. 27 at the West Point Club fired on Petry and two other Soldiers. Petry was with a luncheon featuring a demonstration of wounded by one round that went through both salsa dancing. his legs. NHHM runs through Oct. 15 to recognize “Petry and the men with him took cover the important contributions by Hispanic and in the chicken coop. A Taliban fighter threw Latino Americans to the United States, as well a grenade at their position landing 10 meters as celebrate their heritage and culture. from them, it detonated and the blast knocked Class of 2018 Cadet Vincent Hale and the Soldiers to the ground. Class of 2019 Cadet Carla Figueroa-Matos, “Another grenade was thrown landing a two members from the Cadet Dancing Club, few feet from the Soldiers. Petry picked up the represented their culture with a spirited salsa grenade and attempted to throw it. The grenade dance. exploded, completely severing his hand and Maj. Gen. Marion Garcia, U.S. Military spraying his body with shrapnel. Academy 1987 graduate, was the guest speaker. “Even though wounded, Petry re-enlisted Garcia holds a bachelor degree in science using his prosthetic right hand to take the oath,” from the U.S. Military Academy, a Master of Garcia added. Strategic Studies from the United States Army In another example, Garcia told of a War College, a Master of Science in Veterinary Hispanic Soldier who went beyond the call Epidemiology and Public Health from the Royal of duty. Veterinary College at the University of London. “From the humblest beginnings, then Pfc. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Joseph Rodriquez, a native of San Bernardino, Medicine from the College of Veterinary California, enlisted in the Army as a combat Medicine at Colorado State University. infantryman in the early 1920’s,” Garcia said. In her civilian career, Garcia has been a “While Rodriquez was reminiscing about production veterinarian working for major food his father in an interview before he died in producing companies in the U.S. and in support 2005, retired Col. Rodriquez said, ‘Dad is from of US efforts abroad. She is currently the chief the old country, Mexico; you know, that macho veterinary officer for the American Humane machismo stuff. He had it. He raised me up Association in Washington, D.C. saying son, be a man. You be a man and don’t be Garcia spoke about Hispanic heritage and afraid to die if it takes it. Of course, dad wasn’t Brigade Respect Chair Class of 2018 Cadet Carolyn Kehn presents guest memorable and heroic Hispanic Medal of Honor in the front lines when he said it,’” Garcia said. speaker Maj. Gen. Marion Garcia, U.S. Military Academy Class of 1987, a token recipients. On May 21, 1951, Rodriquez was assigned of the Corps’ appreciation for accepting the invitation to speak at the annual “According to the Congressional Medal to Company F, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th National Hispanic Heritage Month luncheon Sept. 27. Garcia holds a bachelor’s of Honor Society, 59 persons of Hispanic Infantry Division and was assigned the mission heritage have been awarded the Medal of of occupying some high ground near the Korean degree in science from West Point, Master of Strategic Studies from the Army Honor, America’s highest military decoration. village of Munye-ri. War College, Master of Science in Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health Of those 59 recipients, 44 were Soldiers, 13 Garcia spoke about the situation that from the Royal Veterinary College at the University of London and a Doctorate Marines and two sailors. And I’d like to say, ‘Go Rodriguez faced that led to his heroic actions. of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University. In her civilian career, Army,’ Garcia explained. “I would like to take Rodriguez distinguished himself in Korea Garcia is the chief veterinary officer for the American Humane Association in a moment to highlight some of these national as an assistant squad leader of the 2nd Platoon Washington, D.C. treasures.” when they were participating in an attack against an automatic weapon with two grenades and Honor by President Harry S. Truman, he did One fairly recent Medal of Honor recipient the enemy occupying well-fortified positions on continued his ferocious assault to the top of the not fully appreciate the magnitude of being Garcia mentioned is now retired Master Sgt. rugged terrain. peak, wiping out two more foxholes. awarded the Medal of Honor, in fact, he didn’t Leroy Petry, a career U.S. Army Soldier. The squad’s advance was halted Then, reaching the right flank, he tossed know one medal from another. But on further On May 26, 2008, then Staff Sgt. Petry and approximately 60 yards from a barrage of grenades into the remaining emplacement reflection, he said receiving the MOH made him his unit were on a mission in Paktia Province, automatic weapons and small-arms fire from destroying the gun and annihilating its crew. a better person. And that he realized the great Afghanistan. five emplacements directly to the front, right “After recovering from his injuries, responsibility including being invited to speak At the time, Petry was assigned to D and left flanks, and grenades that the enemy Rodriquez insisted on rejoining his troops in to, what he called the “kids” of the country who Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment rolled down the hill toward the advancing troop. Korea through the end of that year,” Garcia he would tell, “you got to start with yourself, and was on an unusual daylight raid to capture Rodriquez leaped to his feet, dashed 60 explained. “At the time of his retirement, you got to love yourself, you have to believe in a high-value target from the Taliban, Garcia yards up the fire-swept slope, and, after lobbing Rodriquez attained the rank of colonel. By yourself. You don’t realize how lucky we are, explained. grenades into the first foxhole with deadly his own admission later, Rodriquez stated so appreciate it. Be proud of your heritage, you “Almost immediately after getting out of the accuracy, ran around the left flank, dispatched that during the presentation of the Medal of are an American, you are America.”
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U.S. Military Academy at West Point Class of 2011 graduate Capt. Nicholas Dockery was presented The Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms, Sept. 28 at Washington Hall. Each year, the West Point Association of Graduates presents the Nininger Award to a recent graduate on active duty who has shown tremendous heroic action in battle.
The Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms The award is named after USMA Class of 1941 graduate Alexander R. Nininger who, after commissioning, was sent to the Philippines attached to the 57th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Scouts. During the first month of the Japanese invasion, Nininger voluntarily joined another company because his unit was not yet engaged in combat. He was posthumously awarded the first Medal of Honor in World War II for his actions near Abucay, Bataan on Jan. 12, 1942. This is the 12th year that AOG has presented this award, and it is funded by an endowment from Class of 1945 graduate E. Doug Kenna and his wife, Jean.
About the recipient In 2012, then 2nd Lt. Dockery deployed as an infantry rifle platoon leader in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with 2nd Capt. Nicholas “Nick” Dockery, U.S. Military Academy Class of 2011, received the West Point Association of Graduates’ Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (light), 4th Infantry Division, 2017 Alexander Nininger Award for Valor at Arms Sept. 28 at Washington Hall. He also received a painting from Cadet deployed to Kunar Province, Afghanistan. On First Captain Simone Askew at the conclusion of the Nininger Award ceremony. Oct. 2, 2012, Dockery was wounded in a direct finishing Infantry Basic Officer Leader’s who would be cool under pressure. to the teamwork that occurred that day. fire engagement from hand and rocket propelled Course and Ranger School, 2nd Lt. Dockery “They needed someone to listen to their “One person wears it, but not one person grenades. Dockery stayed in the country and reported to Fort Carson, Colorado as his first reporting, process information, describe to solely earns it,” he said of the Silver Star. finished the deployment as a platoon leader. He official duty station. the command team what was occurring on the “Nobody is out fighting a fight only by received a Silver Star in 2016 for his actions “I packed my bags, went to Fort Carson, ground, and control the men and firepower themselves, it really is a team effort. that day. I touched down, inprocessed, they said in the fight,” he continued during his speech. “I look back and I’m so humbled to receive ‘Welcome. In three weeks, you’re going to “They needed that leadership at that moment the award because I remember everything that His story Afghanistan,’” he said. and they deserved that every day.” these guys are doing, I can’t believe that they After graduating from West Point and Dockery then shipped out to Afghanistan, All of Dockery’s trials and tribulations led were fighting with me,” Dockery said. “It’s meeting his platoon which was already three up to the day he earned his Silver Star. just unquestioned, I say go to the corner and months into its deployment. “All of your experiences (at West Point) are shoot, and they’re there, they’re trained, they By Oct. 2, 2012, Dockery had been a part of a unique journey that will make you,” know what to do.” platoon leader for four months and seen Dockery said to a crowd of cadets during the The trust that Dockery had in his platoon, significant firefights. The five-hour time span Nininger reception. “Like it did for me on Oct. he said, is crucial for success—a point he made for which Dockery received the Silver Star was 2, 2012, capable of flipping your M4 carbine clear when he addressed the cadets. a culmination of what he had learned leading rifle to three round burst, charging down an “If there is one theme that echoes in my up to that day. alleyway alone under enemy fire, which I don’t soul that every lieutenant needs to know, it’s “For me, it was a lot of survival at West recommend, killing the enemy, and preventing the importance of building a strong team, Point,” Dockery explained, noting that his time them from capturing your wounded team leader. especially with your NCOs,” he said boldly. at the Academy was far from easy. “I accepted Your mettle is tested here on West Point’s fields “If I got everything else wrong as a platoon that I was going to have to work a little bit of friendly strife long before your boots hit the leader, I am certain I got one thing right: harder, sometimes a lot harder, than somebody ground in combat.” building solid relationships that would not only else to get there.” That is, in short, how Dockery received withstand combat, but forged in battle, would Fast forward to Dockery’s first day as a the Silver Star. grow stronger.” platoon leader, and coincidentally, his first Within five hours of firefight, Dockery did As Dockery concluded his Nininger Award firefight. a lot. After his squad leader was shot in the arm speech he ended with a final piece of advice: “I thought two things: one, don’t get shot; with severe wounds, Dockery and three others “Make your experience here more than just and two, don’t let the boys see you scared on were engaged in a standoff in an alleyway with ‘trying to survive.’ Build relationships with The Alexander R. Nininger Award is your first fight,” he recalled during his Nininger a machine gunner. He saved his team leader your classmates now, just as you will with funded by a generous endowment Award acceptance speech, reminiscing about from enemy attack, and called for fire from your NCOs and Soldiers in the future,” he said. from E. Doug Kenna, U.S. Military his first day on the job. a rooftop, all while being battle fatigued and “Trust in the system here. West Point will make Academy Class of 1945 and his wife, Regardless of how he was feeling, Dockery wounded. you an officer, and your NCOs will make you Jean. soon learned that his platoon needed somebody Dockery credits his award to his platoon due a platoon leader.” 4 October 5, 2017 Pointer View A celebration of West Point authors
On Sept. 26, the U.S. Military Academy celebrated more than 200 works of scholarship produced at the Academy between January and June 2017. The featured work was “Intolerance: Political Animals and Their Prey,” a book which grew from a yearlong multidisciplinary collaboration between faculty members of Bard College and West Point. Following opening remarks from Dean of the Academic Board Brig. Gen. Cindy Jebb, and Librarian and Associate Dean Christopher Barth, panelists from Bard and USMA discussed the book and answered questions from the audience. Photos by Michelle Eberhart/PV
West Point Band celebrating 200 years
By the West Point Public Affairs Office
Join the West Point Band at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall in New York City Oct. 29, as it celebrates 200 years of continuous service to the U.S. Military Academy, the Army and the nation. The band traces its history to the American Revolution, when in 1778, Gen. George Washington appointed musicians to West Point on the Hudson River after Gen. Samuel Holden Parsons’ 1st Connecticut Brigade The West Point Band will perform crossed the Hudson River and established at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen West Point as a permanent military post. During the last 200 years, the band has Hall in New York City Oct. 29, as it evolved into one of the most capable and celebrates 200 years of continuous professional performing ensembles in the service to the U.S. Military Academy, nation, comprising musicians drawn from the the Army and the nation. nation’s top music schools and performing Courtesy Photo groups. Tickets acquired online or by phone Be immersed in two centuries of music require a $2 ticketing fee. No-fee tickets are with a multimedia experience that explores available in-person at the Lincoln Center the band’s storied history from the birth of Box Office. the nation to today. In the past, the band has worked closely Tickets are free and available to the with many prominent composers, including public at http://westpointband.army.mil/ Morton Gould, Percy Grainger and Darius bicentennial.html. Milhaud, and has appeared in numerous Tickets are also available by phone at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, 212-721-6500. Avery Fisher Hall and Tanglewood. Pointer View IN FOCUS: CADET ACTIVITIES October 5, 2017 5 2017-18 cadet club activities Equestrian: The Army West Point Equestrian team achieved an impressive top- three finish at its first IHSA horseshow of the season Sept. 30 at the Crosswinds Equestrian Center in Lagrangeville, New York. The team competed against 10 highly competitive colleges in the Northeast region. With eight top-three finishes in multiple categories of competition, the team truly rode to excellence. Some of the most notable placings were as follows: Class of 2018 Cadet Shawna Moore placed second in open fences and third in open flat; team captain Class of 2019 Cadet Matilda Brady won first place in novice fences; Class of 2021 Cadets Madyson Paul and Haley Middleton both placed second in their respective walk-trot-canter divisions; Class of 2021 Cadet Sydney Campbell placed third in her walk-trot-canter division; Class of 2020 Cadet Cira Wolf took first at walk-trot class, and Class of 2020 Cadet Matthew Golembeski placed second in his walk-trot class. With the first show of the season in the books, the team is looking forward to continued success as its members take on challenging opponents in the coming weeks. Superfrog race in Coronado. Gospel: Krewasky The team had an outstanding race with Class of 2018 Cadet Remington Ponce-Pore taking Salter, Department of History first in the men’s Military Academy division, first in the men’s 18-24 year-old division and faculty alum, provided a 11th place overall in the race. In addition, Class of 2020 Cadet Wolfgang Drake was second in private tour for the Cadet the men’s Military Academy divison, Class of 2020 Cadet Katie Harris was fourth and Class Gospel Choir at the National of 2019 Cadet Hailey Conger took fifth in the women’s Military Academy division. Museum of African American The race consisted of a 1.2-mile open ocean swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run—half History and Culture in of which was on the beach. Washington, D.C., Sept. 25. Because of his placing in the division, Ponce-Pore earned a qualification slot to the Ironman Following the tour, World Championships in Kona, Hawaii in 2018. With Ponce-Pore graduating in May 2018, he patrons of the museum allowed his slot to roll-down to Drake, who will represent the Academy in Kona in October engaged with cadets to offer next year. Wolfgang will be the fourth cadet in the past six years to represent USMA in the their appreciation and support premier long-distance triathlon in the world—the Hawaii Ironman. of their service and legacy.
Triathlon: The Army West Point Triathlon team sent six members to California to compete in the Ironman 70.3 6 October 5, 2017 Pointer View Cyber Policy team wins cyber competition Story by Michelle Eberhart Assistant Editor
The U.S. Military Academy Cyber Policy team won the inaugural Indo-Pacific Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge, Sept. 28- 29 in Sydney. The Black Knights beat out 14 other teams from three different countries, including competitors enrolled in top graduate schools. According to atlanticcouncil.org, the Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge is an annual cyber policy competition for students across the globe to compete in developing national security policy recommendations tackling a fictional cyber catastrophe. Events are held worldwide in high-profile cities like Washington D.C., Geneva, Sydney and New York City—in each of which the West Point Cyber Policy team was successful. For this event’s specific challenge, participants had to respond to a major cyberattack of national and international importance in the Indo-Pacific region. The teams were required to compose policy recommendations and justify their decision- making process, considering the roles and responsibilities of relevant civilian, military, law enforcement and private sector organizations while updating their recommendations as the scenario evolved. The team of USMA cadets who participated in the Sydney event included Class of 2018 Cadets Hannah Fairfield and Lexie Johnson, Class of 2019 Cadet James Pruneski and Class of 2020 Cadet Robert Norwood. “It was a really cool experience,” Norwood said of Cyber 9/12. “We were able to learn a lot about the Australian The U.S. Military Academy Cyber Policy team won the inaugural Indo-Pacific Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge, government and how they respond to cyber threats and how their Sept. 28-29 in Sydney. The Black Knights beat out 14 other teams from three different countries, including organization, in regard to cyber, is similar and different to that competitors enrolled in top graduate schools. The team of USMA cadets who participated in the Sydney of the United States.” event included Class of 2018 Cadets Hannah Fairfield (far right) and Lexie Johnson (far left), Class of Maj. Patrick Bell, one of the coaches, along with Capt. Austin 2019 Cadet James Pruneski (second from the left) and Class of 2020 Cadet Robert Norwood. Courtesy Photo Minter, said that prior to traveling to Sydney, the team went “Unlike the physical domains, cyber is not bound by or not they branch cyber, their understanding of cyber and policy through a great deal of training. geography,” Bell explained. “Future leaders will need to is something they will take with them to help educate the force.” “A lot of preparation was necessary for our cadets to put understand cyber policy implications as they plan to execute As USMA develops leaders of character, those leaders will themselves into the shoes of advisers to Australia’s Prime operations. Competing internationally allows our cadets to need to understand the role of cyber as they enter the operational Minister,” he said. “They needed to understand the inner workings understand different perspectives that will be useful as we work Army for years to come. With the help of the Army Cyber of the Australian government, with regards to both international within multinational and coalition operating frameworks.” Institute and other USMA departments, they are working to get and domestic policy, especially, but not exclusively, with regards Because of this, one of the main efforts of the institute is there. to cyber policy.” leader development so that the entire Army understands cyber “It is a great accomplishment for the team to win in The West Point Cyber team is part of the Army Cyber and its implications on the battlefield. Australia,” Bell concluded. “But the bigger story for USMA and Institute’s leader development effort, supporting USMA and the “The Cyber 9/12 competition plays an important role in the Army is that we are preparing our future leaders to respond Army. Notably, the cyber realm gets bigger each day. developing these cadets as Army leaders,” Bell said. “Whether to challenges they may face in the near future.” A rumble in Central Area The Army West Point Boxing team performed in front of a big cowd during its annual Central Area Rumble Sept. 29. The Rumble winners were Calvin Hart (far right, in blue, 130 lbs.), Justin Sells (130 lbs.), Ahliyah LaBlue (right, blue, female bout), Shane Ferry (140 lbs.), John Burke (150 lbs.), Briana Dorsey (female bout), Luca Botis (160 lbs.), Jose Borrego-Acosta (160 lbs.), Moses Sun (160 lbs.), David Neaverth (170 lbs.), Kayla Matute (female bout), Marcus Cox (180 lbs.), Josh Meeks (heavyweight) and Sheldon Johnson (heavyweight). Photos by Michelle Eberhart/PV Pointer View October 5, 2017 7
Plaque unveiled
Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr. and Fred Malek unveil the plaque dedicating Malek Soccer Stadium Sept. 26. Also involved in the unveiling were Todd Browne, president of the Association of Graduates; Boo Corrigan, Army West Point athletic director; and Army West Point Men’s Soccer Coach Russell Payne. Photo by Anthony Battista/DPTMS VI
Reading is “Fund”amental West Point Schools PTO Read-A-Thon is in full swing. Students are setting a goal to "Read to Philly" with each minute read equaling five yards. Cadets from the U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School have been reading to classes at both schools to encourage students to reach their reading goals. The Read-A-Thon raises funds by having students set a reading goal over two weeks and asking family and friends to give them pledges for reaching their reading goal. All pledges are due today. (Above) Class of 2018 Cadet Kyle Werner reads to Mrs. Cook's first grade class. Courtesy Photo 8 October 5, 2017 Pointer View Army inducts newest members into Sports Hall of Fame By Matt Faulkner Edell also served as Army’s men’s soccer coach, compiling Army Athletic Communications a record of 20-14-8 from 1979 to 1981. He has already been inducted into the University of Maryland Hall of Fame (2002), The Army West Point Athletic Association officially inducted Towson University Hall of Fame (1980), U.S. Lacrosse Potomac six new members into the Army Sports Hall of Fame Sept. 29 Chapter Hall of Fame, U.S. Lacrosse Greater Baltimore Chapter at Eisenhower Hall. Hall of Fame and University of Baltimore Hall of Fame. The Class of 2017 featured Men’s Soccer star Scotty Adams, Jarvis, the 1969 Army Athletic Association winner, competed former Men’s Lacrosse and Men’s Soccer coach Dick Edell, in both football and men's lacrosse while at the Academy. He Football and Men’s Lacrosse extraordinaire Charlie Jarvis, was selected to the 1968 East-West Shrine Game, 1969 Lions Football and Baseball standout Bob Mischak, Men’s Lacrosse American Bowl and Coaches All-America Game in football. great Bob Miser and Men’s Cross Country and Track and Field Jarvis was drafted by the San Diego Chargers as the 382nd star Jason Stewart. overall pick in the 15th round of the National Football League The group was also recognized during the plaque unveiling (NFL) Draft. The Army West Point Athletic Association officially ceremony at the Kenna Hall of Army Sports prior to the banquet During his three-year tenure in the Black and Gold, Army inducted six new members in the Army Sports Hall at Eisenhower Hall. The newest class was honored during posted a combined record of 23-7 and 2-1 versus Navy. Jarvis of Fame Sept. 29 at Eisenhower Hall. halftime of the Army West Point-UTEP football game Sept. 30 set the program record for rushing yards in a game during the Photo by Army Athletic Communications at Michie Stadium. 1968 season when he ran for 253 yards against Boston College. Championship Game against the Baltimore Colts before going Adams was a four-year letter winner and three-time National That record stood for a little more than 30 years until Michael on to play tight end for New York Titans and Oakland Raiders Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-American. Wallace broke it in 1999 (currently third all-time now). Jarvis of the American Football League (AFL). A 1961 and 1962 Pro He earned first-team nods in 1954, second-team honors in 1952 also holds the 10th best single-season rushing mark with 1,110 Bowl selection, Mischak was also named an Associated Press and honorable mention praise in 1953. yards and ranks tied for 12th in single-season touchdowns after First-Team All-AFL selection in 1961 and 1962. He is the last player in Army history to be named a first registering 11 scores in 1968. He collected five 100-yard rushing Mischak returned to serve as an assistant coach at West team All-American and the eighth all-time in the history of the games in 1968 as well, which tied him for sixth on Army’s all- Point from 1966 to 1973 and helped the Cadets compile a program. time list. winning record during five of his seven years on staff to include Adams served as the team captain in 1954 and was 3-0-1 Jarvis graduated ranked second on Army’s career rushing list five victories over Navy along with capturing Army’s first versus Navy throughout his career. During his time with the Black with 2,334 yards on 441 attempts (currently eighth) and fourth Commander in Chief’s Trophy in 1972. Knights, Army posted an overall record of 31-4-5 and achieved all-time in program lore in career rushing touchdowns with 22 He then became a member of Oakland Raiders’ organization a winning percentage of .8375 from 1951 to 1954, which marks (currently ninth). as a tight ends coach and served as player personnel director from the best winning percentage during any four-year period in team On the lacrosse field, he was a two-time honorable mention 1973 to 1987. During his time on the West Coast, the Raiders won history. Adams helped guide Army to Eastern Intercollegiate All-America choice and was a member of Army’s 1969 squad three Super Bowls and played in eight AFC Championship games. Soccer League Championships in 1951 and 1952 as well. that captured a share of the National Championship. During his Miser served as Army’s team captain in 1960. He was a Edell served as Army Men’s Lacrosse head coach from 1977 two varsity seasons (1968-69), the Black Knights combined for 1980 Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee and a two-time National to 1983. He is a 2004 National Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee an overall record of 18-3-1. Champion from 1958 to 1959. He was a First-Team All-America and was honored with the 1978 F. Morris Touchstone Award as the Mischak was a force on the gridiron for three varsity seasons, selection in 1959 and 1960 and a Second-Team All-America National Coach of the Year by the United States Intercollegiate while also lettering in baseball for two years. He participated in choice 1958. He earned the Trumbull Award in 1960, which is Lacrosse Association (USILA). In 2016, he was inducted into the the 1954 College All-Star Game and owns one of just 14 kickoff presented annually to the nation's top attackman. inaugural class of the Intercollegiate Men’s Lacrosse Coaches returns for a touchdown in West Point history. Miser was a member of the Black Knights’ 1959 team that Association Hall of Fame. Throughout his time at Army, he led the nation in kickoff averaged 16 goals per game, which remains an Academy record. During his tenure, Army made four NCAA Tournament returns in 1951, set a Michie Stadium record for longest kickoff He graduated as Army’s all-time leading scorer with 135 points appearances. Edell coached 28 All-Americans at Army and return (97 yards) against Dartmouth that same year, and held five (currently 17th), the program leader in assists with 64 (currently compiled a 66-24 (.733) record in seven seasons at the helm. He Army kickoff records at the time of his graduation. 11th), and registered 71 goals to rank second all-time (currently currently ranks second all-time at West Point in career winning In 1952, he was moved to offensive end, where he caught 20th). percentage and fifth in wins with 66. 12 passes for 209 yards and a touchdown. He also denied Duke Stewart rates as one of Army’s most decorated cross country Edell coached Army to 10 or more wins in five of his seven a late-game go-ahead score after making a touchdown-saving and track and field athletes. He was a finalist at both the 1996 seasons at the helm. He retired with the fifth most wins (282 in tackle short of the goal line at the Polo Grounds in 1953, which and 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials in the 5,000-meter run and was 29 seasons) in college lacrosse history and was the sixth all-time helped seal a dramatic 14-13 Army victory. a member of the U.S. National Cross Country Team in 1999 winningest coach with a .696 winning percentage. At the time The next season he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns and 2000. of his retirement, he owned the second-most wins among active during the 23rd round of the 1954 NFL draft and served as the At Army, he was a three-time NCAA All-American, copping coaches, behind only Jack Emmer. starting offensive guard for the New York Giants in the 1958 NFL two citations in 1994. Stewart graduated second on Army’s all- time list for the 5,000-meter run indoors (currently fifth) and qualified for NCAAs outdoors in the 1,500 and 5,000 meter running events. He captained the 1993 cross country team that earned sixth place at the NCAA Championships, which was the highest since the squad finished third in 1958. Stewart won the individual title at the 1993 IC4A Cross Country Championships after out-dueling 216 runners and was named the Outstanding Male Performer at the 1994 Heptagonal Championships. He was a three-time Patriot League champion, winning a pair of titles in the 1,500-meter run for outdoors and claiming the crown in the 1,000 meter crown for indoors. As a senior, he led Army to a sweep of Navy in cross country and in indoor and outdoor track, with the spring track win being Army’s first over the Mids in five years. Stewart graduated with Academy records in the 3,000 and 5,000-meter runs (currently second in both) and held the Academy record in the 5,000 meters (currently second), 1,500 meters (currently second), and mile run (currently third). He also graduated in the top 10 in the 1,000-meter run (currently ninth) and was selected to the Patriot League’s 25th Anniversary team for men’s cross country and track and field. Pointer View Community October 5, 2017 9
• Nov. 12, 3 p.m.—Ryan Kennedy (The Juilliard School). Employee Assistance Program FEATURED ITEM West Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program West Point Family Homes Community Library that provides free and confidential counseling for civilians, Coming Home Multi-Media Art Experience The West Point Family Homes Community Library is open 8 family members and retirees. The program offers services from The Coming Home Multi-Media Art Experience is a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The EAP is located at 656 scheduled through Saturday in the Cullum Hall Memorial Wednesday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Eichelberger Road. For details, call 845-938-1039. Room. The Library is located at the WPFH Leasing and Management The Coming Home exhibit is a public, multi-media art Office at 126B Washington Road. DANTES testing experience designed to bring together military and civilian Members of the West Point community can come during The Army Education Center at West Point offers academic communities through art and effective dialogue to help heal business hours and enjoy the many genres of books available. testing programs through the Defense Activity for Non- the wounds of war. Traditional Education Support such as the SAT and ACT. Pearson The exhibit includes the works of New York City artist The Bass Club Accepting New Members VUE offers licensing and certification exams. Brookie Maxwell and retired Col. Greg Gadson, USMA Class The Bass Club at West Point is accepting new members. Most tests are free of charge to Soldiers. of 1989. The Department of English and Philosophy and the The Bass Club promotes sustainable fishing and performs Call the Testing Center at 845-938-3360 or e-mail gwenn. West Point Humanities Center have partnered with the exhibit community service in support of West Point Outdoor Recreation. [email protected] for details or an appointment. directors to bring the experience from its current home in NYC Membership is open to military, DOD civilians, veterans of the to West Point for a four-day period. armed forces and their dependents. The opening reception is the center of gravity for the four- For details, contact [email protected] or visit http:// OUTSIDE THE GATES day exhibit and includes a panel discussion on the importance pbwimmer.wixsite.com/bassclubatwestpoint. of the arts and humanities in healing the wounds of war, a Fly to the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum for themed-performance by the West Point Band, and an open Little Free Library “Birding with the Bakers” mic session for cadets, faculty and staff to read poetry, stories Hazel Calway, a fifth grader at West Point Middle School The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum presents, “Birding or letters related to the exhibits various themes. and an avid reader, started a Little Free Library, located at 306D with the Bakers” at the Outdoor Discovery Center, on Muser Alexander Place on West Point. The purpose of the LFL is to share Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall, at 8:30 a.m. books, bring people together and create communities of readers. Saturday. Join Sharon and David Baker, avid birding enthusiasts The Little Free Libraries are small, front-yard book exchanges with worldwide experience, to learn the basics of this engaging numbering 50,000 around the world in 70 countries. hobby. Enjoy a hot or cold beverage with a doughnut during a The mission of the LFL is to encourage children to read birding presentation highlighted by David’s photography. during the fall months. Hazel’s LFL is open 24 hours, seven days Don’t forget to bring your binoculars. This program is a week. To learn more, visit littlefreelibrary.org. recommended for adults and teens. There is an admission fee. For details, visit hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. Protect Your Credit Equifax Inc. recently reported a cyberattack that may have 42nd annual Apple Time Fair affected about 143 million U.S. customers of the credit reporting The 42nd annual Apple Time Fair is scheduled for 10 a.m.-3 agency. Intruders reportedly accessed names, Social Security p.m. Oct. 14 at Cornwall Presbyterian Church, 222 Hudson St., numbers, birth dates, addresses and driver’s license numbers. Cornwall on Hudson, New York. Credit card numbers for about 209,000 consumers were also The harvest festival will have homemade apple pies and accessed, the company said. baked goods; crafts and holiday items; Grandma’s Bargain The company set up a website, www.equifaxsecurity2017. Basement; gourmet cafe and children’s activities. com, that consumers can use to determine whether their For more details, call 845-534-2903 or visit www. information was compromised. cornwallpresbyterian.org. Equifax is also offering free credit-file monitoring and identity-theft protection. Ensure our young leaders, who may 2017 Farmers Market ANNOUNCEMENTS have less experience in these matters, are aware of this situation The West Point-Town of Highlands 2017 Farmers Market is for their own financial protection. open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sunday in Highland Falls. Motorcycle Training Basic Rider Course & Experienced For details, contact Capt. AJ Pulaski, G2, at 845-938-0738. The market includes many items for purchase including fresh Rider Course produce, specialty items, books and more. The Garrison Safety Office is offering a Motorcycle Safety See page 11 for this week’s event. Course at “A” Lot through November. EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS There are various classes for both experienced and novice Saint Joan of Arc 50K riders, and classes for cadets, staff and faculty. Army Education Center The St. Joan of Arc Church is hosting a 50K Monday. The run The upcoming training schedule is: College courses are offered through the Army Education begins at 6 a.m. at 52 Eagle Valley Road, Sloatsburg, New York. Basic Rider Course: Center at West Point, located at 683 Buckner Loop. The finish time is no later than 4 p.m. at Most Holy Trinity • Friday-Sunday (cadets); Undergraduate classes: Chapel, 699 Washington Road. • Oct. 31-Nov. 1 (staff & Faculty); • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446- To sign up, work the event or for additional information, • Nov. 17-19 (cadets). 0535 or e-mail [email protected]; call 845-938-3316. Experienced Rider Course: • Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Erica Rodriguez at 845-446- • Today; 2555 or e-mail [email protected]. Lighthouse Christian Assembly • Nov. 2. Graduate studies: The Lighthouse Christian Assembly cordially invites the West Also, individuals are not to park on the motorcycle range • John Jay College of Criminal Justice–master’s degree in Point community to join its family of fellowship and worship at on these dates. For details, call Aubrey Posey, Garrison safety public administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 or 10 a.m. Sundays at 134 Old State Road, Highland Falls. specialist, at 845-938-6131. e-mail [email protected]; The church has served the Fort Montgomery/Highland Falls • Long Island University–master’s degrees in school and West Point communities for more than 30 years. Cadet Chapel Organ Recital Events for Fall 2017 counseling, mental health counseling and marriage and family It provides a family atmosphere for cadets, Soldiers, family The upcoming organ recital fall 2017 events at the Cadet counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or e-mail members and the community. Chapel: [email protected]. Every effort is made to support our beloved brothers and • Sunday, 3 p.m.—Justan Foster (organist at Greenbush sisters with physical as well as spiritual needs. Church); Army Personnel Testing programs Additionally, the church is affiliated with the Walter Hoving • Oct. 15, 3 p.m.—Bruce and Reilly Xu (winners, AGO The Army Education Center at West Point offers Army Home, founded by John and Elsie Benton in 1967. competitions); Personnel Testing programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, DLPT, This Christ-centered home provides a safe space for women • Oct. 22, 3 p.m.—500th Anniversary Reformation Service; SIFT through the DA and DLI. in recovery from alcohol and substance abuse. • Oct. 29, 3 p.m.—Katherine Meloan (U.S. Merchant Marine Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. If you are in need of transportation, contact either Robby Academy); Call the Testing Center at 845-938-3360 or e-mail gwenn. at 845-661-0339 or Tommy at 262-444-2460 by 9 a.m. on the • Nov. 5, 3 p.m.—Marko Pranic (St. John’s, Rochester, N.Y.); [email protected] for details or an appointment. Sunday morning you plan to attend. 10 oCtoBer 5, 2017 Pointer View
WEST POINT MWR CALENDAR westpoint.armymwr.com FOR THE ADULTS The benefi ts of working at the MWR Fitness Center include: • Create your own hours; Leisure Travel Services (updated) • Profi table opportunity. • Today—Broadway performance of ‘The Lion King.’ Leave For more details, call 845-938-6490. West Point at 4:30 p.m., leave NYC at 11 p.m. There is an 8 p.m. curtain and mezzanine seating at the Minskoff Theater. Korean Traditional Martial Art Soo Bahk Do Classes FEATURED EVENT • Oct. 13—Norman Rockwell Museum. Leave West Point The MWR Fitness Center is offering the opportunity to try the Personally-Owned Firearm Range at 8 a.m., leave Stockbridge at 4 p.m. Enjoy the splendid fall traditional Korean martial art, Soo Bahk Do. This is a classical The MWR Outdoor Recreation and Range Operations foliage of the Berkshires and then stroll, lunch and shop in martial art, which develops every aspect of the self. will host four personally-owned fi rearm range days, allowing beautiful Stockbridge. If you’ve ever thought of learning how to defend yourself eligible individuals owning fi rearms to shoot at West Point • Oct. 22—Sunday in New York City. Leave West Point at more effectively, now is the time. this fall. 10:30 a.m., leave NYC at 5 p.m. Making stops at Columbus In each 50-minute class, master-level experts in the traditional The dates are Saturday, Oct. 28, Nov. 4 and 17 from 9 Circle, Times Square and Madison Square Park. Spend a day at Korean martial art of Soo Bahk Do teach you highly effective a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Range 5, Route 293, across from Round your place of choice. Explore Central Park. Take in a museum, self-defense techniques and guide you in stretching, breathing, Pond Road. Eligibility is restricted to DOD ID card holders Broadway show or shop to your heart’s delight. relaxation, balance, endurance and more. (military, retirees and DOD civilians), with each eligible There is a minimal fee for transportation with LTS. The classes are for adults only. Register via webtrac at http:// individual being able to sponsor a maximum of two guests. For more details and pricing, call 845-938-3601. tiny.cc/SooBahkDo. Classes meet at 7:10 p.m. Tuesdays and 6:10 For details, contact the Outdoor Recreation Offi ce at 845- p.m. Thursdays. For more details, call 845-938-6490. 938-2503 or visit www.westpoint.armymwr.com. Hunter Education Course There is a hunter education course from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. West Point Golf Fall Special Saturday at the community building at Round Pond. There are West Point Golf Course specials in the fall to Registration is required. Visit www.dec.ny.gov. include: JUST ANNOUNCED outdoor/92267.html to register. • $30 Special from 2-5 p.m., which includes 18 holes, a golf All homework must be completed before taking the class. cart and $5 food voucher. October Classes with Arts & Crafts For more details, call 845-938-2503. • $15 Special at 5 p.m.-dusk, which includes 18 holes, walk • Single-Point Perspective—2:30-4:30 p.m. today, Oct. 12, the course. 19 and 26. Students learn to draw using single-point perspective. West Point Club Spirit Luncheons Valid weekdays only (Monday-Friday) during September and We will look at different examples of single-point as seen in life Tickets are on sale now at the West Point Club’s administration October. For details, visit golfatwestpoint.com. as well as in other artist’s work. For children in grades 5 and up. offi ce and can be purchased 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Each • Pint Sized Picasso—3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 and luncheon is a pep rally for that week’s game held in the club’s Champagne Sunday Brunch at the West Point Club 24. Children learn about a new artist each class and make art Grand Ballroom. Enjoy a seasonal Sunday brunch from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the inspired by them. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the luncheon begins at 11:45 West Point Club’s Pierce Room. There is a minimal fee for the above classes. Single-Point a.m. Buy tickets in advance and save $2 per person. Freshly prepared hot and cold items, carving stations, fresh Perspective has a minimal materials fee. Reservations are based on the tickets sold by 2 p.m. on the cut fruit, assorted pastries, hot and cold beverages are available. To register, call 845-938-4812. day prior to the lunch. The Sunday brunch continues through Nov. 12. After 2 p.m., tickets are only available at the door on the day Reservations are suggested. For details, call 845-446-5506. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness of the luncheon and are open seating based on space availability. Month (DVAM) The Spirit Luncheon events are: The Army DVAM theme for 2017 is “See the signs, avoid • Oct. 12—Eastern Michigan; FOR THE FAMILIES the hazards.” The West Point DVAM schedule of events are: • Oct. 19—Temple; • Tuesday, 9 a.m.-noon—FAP information and awareness • Nov. 2—Air Force; Horseback Riding Lessons display table. With fun give-a-ways (Commissary). • Nov. 9—Duke; The Morgan Farm horseback riding lesson program is now • Tuesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.—Signing of the DVAM • Dec. 6—Navy. open. Lessons are available for beginners through advanced, ages proclamation by the installation garrison commander with a FAP For more details, call the club at 845-446-5504. 5 and up. Lesson packages are available. information display table (building 626, second fl oor, resiliency For more details, call 845-938-3926. center). Cake and drinks are available. Jack-o-Lantern Jog • Oct. 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m.—Stress Management Class MWR is hosting the Jack-o-Lantern Jog, a 5K run around (building 626, second fl oor, Resiliency Center). Child care is West Point in your Halloween costume at 8 a.m. Oct. 28. FOR THE YOUTHS available if needed. Registration is now open. For details, call 845-938-6490 or Call to register at 845-938-0633 or contact Army Community visit www.westpoint.armymwr.com. Part-Day Preschool openings Services (building 622) at 845-938-4621. Spaces are still available in the Stony Child Development 2017-2018 West Point Community General Skate Center Tuesday and Thursday session of part-day preschool. Adult Riding Lessons at Morgan Farm The MWR Sports offi ce will conduct the 2017-18 Community The class hours are 9 a.m.-noon. The program utilizes the Why let the kids have all the fun? In this comprehensive General Skate at Tate Rink. creative curriculum to facilitate the development of social, course, Morgan Farm begins each morning with a discussion on The Holleder Center is open to all West Point personnel, DOD emotional, literacy, fi ne and gross motor skills. the day’s lesson plan during coffee, tea and doughnuts. It will personnel and families. All skaters must supply their own skates. Fees are based upon total family income. A USDA CACFP cover safety, horse care and riding over the next four weeks. The dates for Community General Skate are as follows from approved snack is served each day. If you have any questions, Lessons will run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 3:30-5 p.m. Nov. 5, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28, Feb. contact Parent and Outreach Services at 845-938-4458. Thursdays from Oct. 10 through Nov. 4 (eight lessons total). 4, 11, 18 and 25, and March 4. There is a fee for these lessons. For more details, call 845- There are two dates during Christmas break from 10-11:30 School Age Center’s After School Programs 938-3926. a.m. Dec. 26 and 28. School Age Center offers programming with several different For details, call the Skate Hotline at 845-938-2991. themes and activities for grades kindergarten through fi fth grade. Youth Sports Recreational Basketball Registration If you are interested in a before and after school program for Registration for youth basketball, ages 4-11, is open from Wanted: Certifi ed and Experienced Personal Trainers your school age child, sign up today. Oct. 16-Nov. 17. Recreational Basketball is from Dec. 4 through at the MWR Fitness Center The School Age Center also offers hourly options for children Feb. 22. The MWR Fitness Center is looking for certified and who would like to come on an hourly or daily basis. For more details, call 845-938-8896. To register, visit https:// experienced personal trainers who can motivate and inspire For more details, call the Lee Area CYS Facility front desk webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/westpointcyms.html. clients. at 845-938-8530. Pointer View oCtoBer 5, 2017 11 Keller Corner Nutrition Care Department offers KACH OBU to provide childbirth weight management classes education courses Keller Army Community Hospital’s The Keller Army Community Hospital Nutrition Care Department will continue Obstetric Unit is providing childbirth the “Fit for Performance” series, focusing education courses in October. on weight management. Topics include, but are not limited to, The weight management classes are open what to expect during labor, newborn care to all Tricare benefi ciaries, with a goal of and breastfeeding. assisting with making permanent changes The course takes place from 6-9:30 p.m. to your diet, sleeping, and activity habits to Wednesday and Oct. 18 in the fourth fl oor promote long-term weight loss success. classroom at KACH. Program dates/subjects are: To register and/or get details, contact • Oct. 13—Sleep, Intensity of Activity, Keller’s Obstetrics Unit at 845-938-3210. and Practice Performance Nutrition. • Oct. 27—Changing Your Environment Keller Hearing Clinic no longer walk-in and Finding Support for Weight Loss. The Keller Army Community Hospital • Nov. 3—Nutrient Timing and Strength Hearing Conservation Clinic (hearing booth) Training. is no longer operating as a walk-in clinic and • Nov. 10—Mindful Eating. is not open every day. • Nov. 17—Stress and Weight Loss. Currently, the Hearing Conservation All classes are held at Keller’s second Clinic at Building 606 is by appointment fl oor classroom from 1:30-3 p.m. only. Call the KACH appointment line at 845- If you need to schedule a hearing test in 938-7992 or the Nutrition Care Department the audiology booth, call the appointment at 845-938-2374 to reserve your seat. line at 845-938-7992 or 800-552-2907.
West Point Command Channel Channels 8/23 For the week of Oct. 5-12 Army Newswatch Thursday, Friday and Monday-Oct. 12 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
MOVIES at MAHAN Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. Friday—“Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Saturday—“The Nut Job: Nutty by Nature,” PG, 7:30 p.m. Saturday—“It,” R, 9:30 p.m. (For movie details and updated schedules, visit http://www. aafes.com/exchange-stores/Movie-Guide/showtimes-West-Point.htm.)
• Boo Your Neighbor: For the rest and movement with Ms. Desrae. of the month, reach out to your friends and We’ll learn three Columbus Day songs, neighbors and leave a treat or note on their dance with skeletons, fl y with bats, creep door. Stop by B126 Washington Road from with spiders, pass pumpkins and sing like 1-5 p.m. Tuesday for your treat and starter monsters. Then we’ll end with a lot of kit and spread these “BOO’s” and Halloween parachute fun. cheer throughout West Point. Join in the fun from 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 13 at B126 Washington. To register, e-mail • Melody in Motion: Come celebrate [email protected] by Tuesday with the Columbus Day and Halloween with music name and ages of children attending. 12 October 5, 2017 Pointer View #USMA Social Scene Instagram & twitter: @westpoint_usma facebook.com/westpointusma
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professor_finesserbrad: He touched the moon. I met an Astronaut ... so I touched the moon. Pointer View Sports October 5, 2017 13 Golf secures first “star” of 2017-18 season By Kat Castner to his match. He didn’t flinch and birdied two The Army West Point Army Athletic Communications of his last four holes. Nick knew the potential Golf team earned the demands of playing in the anchor spot and he first star of this year’s The first star of this year’s Army-Navy gladly accepted the responsibility. We’re happy Army-Navy Star Star Series, presented by USAA, went to the for both him and his family who were present Series, presented by Black Knights with Nick Turner clinching it for all 18 holes today. USAA, with a 6.5-4.5 for the golf team for a 6.5-4.5 victory Sunday “This was a memorable victory for our victory Sunday in in Annapolis, Maryland. team; and it will give us confidence as we start Annapolis, Md. preparing for Northwestern’s tournament this Photo by Army Athletic Straight from the source—Head weekend with a very strong field. I would like Coach Chad Bagley to thank all of the parents, alumni and supporters Communications “Very happy for our team in earning the who made tremendous efforts to be at our match earned a point by being 4-up with three holes 3-and-2; Academy’s first “star” in the first Army/Navy this weekend! Their presence and support to play. • Thomas Garbee def. Justin Williamson, matchup of the 2017-2018 season. Our guys cannot be understated.” • Matt Plunkett was down one early in 3-and-2; showed tremendous amounts of poise and his match, but responded on the eighth hole • Dean Sakata def. Paul Mauer, 4-and-3; grit all weekend. We have to give the Navy Army highlights and went from 1-down to 1-up and never • Griffin Peters def. Max Messner, 5-and-4; golf team credit, they played very hard today • Army led 2.5-1.5 after the first day in relinquished the lead and won 3-and-2. • Nick Turner def. Thomas Fricke, 2-up. and they didn’t give up when presented the Annapolis with two wins and an all-square in opportunity. four-ball. Team scores Saturday’s four ball “We are very grateful to send our captain, • Turner hit a huge putt on the 14th hole to 1. Army: 6.5. • Doyle and McKee def. Garbee and Dean Sakata, off with a victory in his last star square the final match and went onto get Army 2. Navy: 4.5. Wilkinson, 2-and-3; match and he played brilliantly today. He was the win. * Need 6 points to win. • Plunkett and Williamson def. Peters and dominant in his match and gave our team a very • Gunnar Doyle got Army's first point of Hicks, 1-up; crucial point. the day by winning 2-up against Matt Starobin. Sunday singles • Turner and Gerardi halved Stardoin and “Can’t talk enough about the toughness and • Doyle birdied the final two holes to pull • Gunnar Doyle def. Matt Starobin, 2-up; Musto; character displayed by Nick Turner. He played away after being all-square through 16 holes. • Charlie Musto def. James McKee, 1-up; • Fricke and Mauer def. Sakata and Messner, the last four holes knowing that it all came down • Dean Sakata was 3-up at the turn and • Matt Plunkett def. Ward Wilkinson, 4-and-3. 16 October 5, 2017 Pointer View
Sophomore running back Connor Slomka bursts through the middle of the line for a touchdown during Army West Point’s 35-21 victory over UTEP Sept. 30 at Michie Stadium. Slomka finished the day with 10 carries for 46 yards and two touchdowns. Photo by Army Athletic Communications Army Black Knights remain unbeaten at home, defeat UTEP By Matt Faulkner Turning point being forced to punt, but they pinned Black Knights on their own Army Athletic Communications • Up 21-14, Army forced a UTEP three-and-out got the nine yard line. Army did not shy away from putting the ball in the ball back with 10:20 on the clock. Three plays into the drive, air and Bradshaw completed a pair of passes for for a combined The Army West Point Football team remained unbeaten at Bradshaw looked to his right and connected with Asberry for a 38 yards to help push the Black Knights down the field. With the home in 2017 after a big second half led to a 35-21 victory over 42-yard touchdown, giving the Black Knights their largest lead ball on the UTEP 17, Slomka rushed on back-to-back plays and UTEP on Sept. 30 at Michie Stadium. of the game at 28-14. scored from 13-yards out to put Army ahead 35-14. The Black Knights moved to 3-2 on the season, while the • Despite piecing together two consecutive unsuccessful Miners dropped to 0-5. How it happened drives in the fourth, UTEP put seven points on the board after Army compiled 353 yards on the ground with Andy Davidson • The Miners turned to the ground game on their second Luke Langdon was picked off and returned 52-yards for the score leading the charge with 100 yards and a touchdown. Ahmad drive of the afternoon, milking 8:23 off the clock on a 15-play, to trim the deficit to 14, 35-21. Bradshaw finished seven-yards shy of the 100-yard mark on 11 81-yard drive, that featured 12 carries and was capped off by a carries. Connor Slomka also got into the mix, finding the end one-yard rushing score by Quardraiz Wadley. zone twice on 10 carries. • The Black Knights received the ball after the UTEP score On top of the success in the running game, the Black and wasted no time marching down the field. Before the first Knights also managed to cause some damage through the air quarter came to a close, Kell Walker scampered for a 28-yard Sports calendar as Bradshaw completed three passes for a season-best 80 yards rush to place Army near midfield and set up Davidson for a 32- Corps Squad and a touchdown. yard touchdown run to even the score at seven. Friday • After halting the ensuing UTEP drive, the Black Knights 5 p.m.—Women’s Rugby vs. Linenwood, Anderson Rugby went back to work from their own seven-yard line and with Army highlights and game notes Complex. • It was the first time since 2007 that the Black Knights 10:17 remaining, ran the ball 12 straight times with five separate claimed a win in each of their first three home games. rushers for 93 yards. It was the second-longest drive of the season 7 p.m.—Volleyball vs. Colgate, Gillis Field House. • Calen Holt scored his first career touchdown for the Black for Army and it resulted in Holt’s first career touchdown to put Knights. Army on top 14-7. Saturday • Slomka found the end zone for the second and third times • UTEP got the ball back in its hands with just over two 1 p.m.—Sprint Football vs. Navy, Shea Stadium. in his career with his first multi-score game. minutes remaining in the opening half and made it down the field • Jordan Asberry tallied his second career receiving with a trio of plays that went for over 10 yards apiece. Before 2 p.m.—Men’s Rugby vs. St. Bonaventure, Anderson Rugby touchdown. the half came to a close, Zack Greenlee found David Lucero for Complex. • The Black Knights completed their first passing touchdown a two-yard catch-and-score to knot the score up at 14. of the season. • The Black Knights started the second half with the ball and Oct. 13 • Bradshaw recorded his 10th career passing touchdown. needed just five plays to march 73 yards down the field for the 5 p.m.—Women’s and Men’s Swimming and Diving vs. • Bradshaw’s 80 yards through the air was the most by the score. Bradshaw bursted out of the backfield for a 42-yard rush, UMass, Crandall Pool senior quarterback since the game against Air Force last season. which put the Black Knights at the UTEP 31. Davidson then • Davidson rushed for 100 yards for the second consecutive rushed twice for 25 yards before Slomka punched in a three-yard 7 p.m.—Women’s Soccer vs. Navy, Malek Stadium at game and seventh time in his career. score to put Army back on top. Clinton field. • Both 100-yard games came in starts for the fullback. • After the Black Knights’ defense forced a three-and-out, a • James Nachtigal posted a career-high 11 tackles and posted pair of Army rushes left Army standing on the UTEP 42, where 7 p.m.—Sprint Football vs. Chestnut Hill, Shea Stadium. a sack. Bradshaw took a shot down the field and found an open Asberry **View the upcoming Army West Point Black Knights • Alex Aukerman recorded his fourth sack of the season and for the catch-and-score, the first passing touchdown for the Black Schedule at www.goarmywestpoint.com/calendar. added two tackles for loss. Knights this season. aspx?vtype=list. • Five of Army’s first six drives resulted in a touchdown. • The Miners were only able to pick up two first downs before