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Cadets display Projects Staff, faculty and visitors explore project displays at the West Point Club during the U.S. Military Academy’s Projects Day, May 4. Projects Day is an annual event that began in May 2000 and has developed in size and scope each succeeding year. During the day, cadets and students displayed intellectual capital through capstone design projects, competition projects, thesis defenses, poster displays, individual and group performances, and fi lm screenings and presentations. See Page 3 for story and photos. Photo by MiChelle eberhart/PV 2 May 11, 2017 News & Features Pointer View Reflection, connection, inspiration prepare cadets for selfless service Story and photos by Kathy Eastwood friends talked about what the Soldier was like Staff Writer and how he or she made a difference. Maj. Sharon Denson spoke about her friend The 12th annual Inspiration to Serve and roommate Class of 2005 graduate, Emily Cemetery Tour May 4 was the end of the Cadet Perez, who was killed in Iraq while leading a Character Development Program of their second convoy and an IED exploded near her Humvee. year for the Class of 2019, or Yearlings. The Denson knew her when they were at Fort Hood, past two years should inform and inspire cadets Texas, roughly 90 days before being deployed to as they prepare to take the Oath of Affirmation Iraq. She was also her roommate in Iraq. Aug. 13, and in only two short years, they will “I remember her laugh,” Denson said. be uttering their commissioning Oath of Office “Her laugh was loud and infectious. I had great to join the Profession of Arms. The cemetery respect for her because she always led from the tour is designed to show the future officers what front. That is how she died. She was also very service means. religious and we would read the bible together.” The Inspiration to Serve Cemetery Tour Denson said they were in Iraq for 10 months is sponsored by the Simon Center for the and was one month away from re-deployment. Professional Military Ethic and began for the “I remember that she was full of emotion Yearlings in 2006. Retired Gen. Fred Franks, the day she died and later, I had the thought that visiting scholar for the William E. Simon Center maybe somehow she knew that it would be her for the Professional Military Ethic, brought his last battle,” Denson said. students of his Battle Command Seminar to Perez, at the age of 23, was the first West the cemetery to learn about selfless service, to Point graduate of the “Class of 9/11” cadets who learn about the lives of those interred at West entered West Point in 2001, to die in combat Point and to honor those who gave the ultimate and both the first female graduate of West sacrifice. Point to die in the Iraq War and the first African “As you hear the stories, reflect on your own American officer to die in combat in Iraq. Maj. Sharon Denson speaks to yearlings at the Inspiration to Serve annual preparation, your own experience at West Point Mr. and Mrs. Carlos del Castillo, parents of Cemetery Tour May 4 at the gravesite of 2nd Lt. Emily Perez, Class of 2005. and your future journey,” David Jones, chair 1st Lt. Dimitri del Castillo, Class of 2009 who Denson was Perez's roomate in Iraq and met her first when they were stationed for character development at SCPME said as was killed in Afghanistan June 25, 2011 spoke at Fort Hood, Texas. Perez was killed Sept. 12, 2006, when an IED exploded he spoke to the Yearlings. “It’s about character, about their son. near her Humvee in Iraq. competence and commitment and your future Carlos read comments and letters from it was taken the day when Dimitri was killed Ranger Association. journey of leading Soldiers in the best Army people his son knew to the cadets and passed out by a sniper while calling in for air support. He The Class of 2019 affiliate class, the Class in the world. There is no bigger honor and no photos from the camera that was with Dimitri’s maintained contact with the aircraft and died of 1969, was also there to talk about their bigger responsibility.” things after his death. with the mic in his hand. classmates, most whom were killed in action The Yearlings made their rounds to grave The photo on the poster was one of the His parents have established a scholarship in Vietnam. sites where family members, roommates or photos from the camera and it was also the place fund in his memory in partnership with the U.S. Retired Maj. Gen. Leroy R. Goff was a Maj. Shawn Dalton, USMA Class classmate and company mate of Capt. John Woodrum, USMA Class of 1969, who was of 2000, presents his classmate killed May 9, 1971 in Vietnam while leading an Maj. Thomas Kennedy, May 4 at Infantry patrol in 2-17 Cav which had been cut the 12th annual Inspiration to off from its support and was in danger of being Serve Cemetery Tour to the Class overrun. Snipers were firing on the men and the of 2019. Kennedy was killed in then 1st Lt. Woodrum stood up and provided action Aug. 8, 2012 in Afghanistan cover fire while the remainder of his platoon while serving as the Brigade Fire withdrew to safety. Woodrum was posthumously Support Officer for 4th Brigade, promoted to Captain. 4th Infantry Division. The Brigade “John was dedicated to the Army,” Goff Tactical Department at West Point, said. “He was serious yet still had a great sense in conjunction with Teachers of humor. He often received demerits and just College, Columbia University as often was able to get out of them.” created an award in Kennedy's He received one demerit for the improper memory. The Thomas E. Kennedy ‘wearing of the green’ on St. Patrick’s Day and Leadership Application Award is Woodrum’s rebuttal was “A leprechaun made presented to the Tactical Officer me do it.” who best exemplified the character Woodrum also was cadet captain, made the qualities which made Kennedy so dean’s list for his four years at West Point and special. graduated 35th in a class of 800.

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Projects Day brought together cadets from all of the U.S. Military Academy’s academic and military training departments, as well as students from visiting colleges and schools, to display their year-end projects on May 4. Since its inception in May 2000, the annual event has grown in size and scope each succeeding year, allowing all cadets to display their culminating projects. While cadets from each class can present projects, this is the seniors’ opportunity to show off everything they’ve learned throughout their four years at West Point. “As a firstie, this means a lot, we’ve worked on this project all year and to be done, this is the culminating event for this class, so it’s kind of a big deal to see all your hard work pay off,” Class of 2017 Cadet Orion Boylston, said. Boylston, an Electrical Engineering major branching Cyber, and his peers were on Team Red Hawk. “Our project looks at trying to find a push to talk radio in the field,” he said. “It uses a technology called Pseudo-Doppler to locate the angle of arrival of a walkie-talkie and then using those angles of arrival, it’s sent to a central node which calculates a heat map which is displayed for a graphical user interface for a Soldier to look at where the enemy likely is.” In addition to creating an in-depth capstone, Projects Day also allows cadets to work with others, regardless of their educational discipline. “I’m a math major who got put into a Cadets had the opportunity to learn about different project displays at the West Point Club during the U.S. Military mechanical engineering capstone so it was cool Academy’s Projects Day, May 4. to see how other disciplines work and work with Class of 2017 Cadet Kelsey Wohleben, an into any kind of branch in the military,” “Being here is just that final stamp that them and apply what I know to their project,” Operations Research major, said. Cadet Diana Contreras said of Projects Day. you’ve done the work leading up to it and Wohleben’s project, Corrosion Challenge- “Scheduling, ordering parts and getting different it’s very rewarding,” she said. “Talking to my Assessing Bridge Corrosion through the Use people to work together toward one goal, it’s advisors and my teammates, I know that they’ve of a Drone, worked to assess damage to bridges definitely a huge leadership project and in put so much work into it and I respect them so done by corrosion. communication.” much for that and I’m glad I could be a part of “The Corps of Engineers are actually Contreras, a Mechanical Engineering major it. I’m also really excited that we completed it going to be able to use this because a lot of branching Cyber, worked on the Flight Additive successfully and hopefully set that groundwork their projects have to deal with building and Manufacturing project which uses 3D printing for future years to come through.” maintaining bridges,” Wohleben explained. to redesign a structural component for the UH As of Projects Day, firsties had 22 and a butt This project, like many, is created in order 60 Blackhawk. days until graduation. Today, there are just 15 to help the U.S. Army fight and win our nation’s To finally be done with her project is a huge and a butt days until they are commissioned as wars. milestone, Contreras says. second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. Cadet Ellis Valdez, an IT major branching Engineers, and his team’s project, Build a Virtual Drone, does just that. “What it does is we are able to solve the communications issue that arises when operating in urban environments. Right now there’s a communications issue when you go in between tall buildings, for example, you lose communication between your different ground troops,” Valdez explained, discussing the battlefield of today. “Our role was to create a virtual environment that commanders would be able to use to calculate beforehand where they should place the drone so they can maintain communication for when they go and execute the mission.” Projects Day is an annual event that In addition to helping the U.S. Army on the began in May 2000 and has developed ground, Projects Day also prepares firsties in The 2017 Projects Day event brought together cadets from all 15 of USMA’s in size and scope each succeeding skills that they will use as officers. academic and military training departments as well as students from 18 visiting year. “I think it definitely has a lot of connections colleges and schools. 4 May 11, 2017 Pointer View Coach K discusses character during 11th annual ceremony

Story by Michelle Eberhart truth and trust over results and the process over Assistant Editor the product… he’s a true leader of character who exemplifies the values of duty, honor and Legendary basketball coach and U.S. country.” Military Academy Class of 1969 graduate Upon Krzyzewski’s opening remarks, he Coach Mike Krzyzewski visited West Point mentioned that he couldn’t be at the ceremony Monday for the 11th annual Mike Krzyzewski last year due to a knee injury. Award for Excellence and Teaching Character “Since leaving West Point, I’ve had my Through Sport ceremony. hips replaced, my knee replaced… So I’ve The annual “Coach K” Award recognizes done research, why is this happening? And it all West Point athletes, coaches and sport traces back to the obstacle course,” he started, educators for their outstanding commitment breaking the ice with the Corps. to the development of noble character through Throughout his address, Krzyzewski athletic participation and leadership. Its discussed the importance of character. recipients exemplify the Army values of Coach K told the cadets how he had been loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, named coach of the National Basketball Team integrity and personal courage both on-and-off 12 years ago, however, his team didn’t win. the “fields of friendly strife.” Soon after the loss, Krzyzewski came to West Acting Department of Physical Education Point to deliver the first award for Teaching Col. Kevin Bigelman took Character Through Sport; then it clicked, his the time to acknowledge the 12-time National team needed character. Coach of the Year’s accomplishments including “As a result, it started with coming here five NCAA national championships, six gold and hearing the words, ‘character in sport,’” Legendary basketball coach and U.S. Military Academy Class of 1969 graduate medals in international Olympic competitions he said. “So it started with the military, you all Coach Mike Krzyzewski gives his address at the 11th annual Teaching Character as head coach of the USA Men’s team and and this award are responsible for what we did Through Sport ceremony Monday. Photos by John Pellino/DPTMS 1,043 career wins, the most in NCAA history. to create a championship level environment.” trust. How do you get to own those words? Due to character training throughout “The list goes on and on, but what makes After showing video clips of his athletes, Well, you talk about them, you share your ideas his team, Krzyzewski said that his national Coach K a legendary coach and why we are Coach K explained how to build character in about them,” he added. basketball program has become the most here to recognize our athletes and coaches a team. Krzyzewski went on to discuss how sharing respected in the world. tonight, is his emphasis on character and “We do things to build character and ideas and team building are important tools for “Not just because we won, but the manner teamwork in the pursuit of academic and sports ownership on our team. What we try to do the future Army officers to use as well. in which we won,” he said. excellence,” Bigelman remarked. “Coach K also is own words. Character is about owning “A number of you who are First Class During his concluding remarks, Coach K has always emphasized character over talent, words, fortitude, integrity, courage, honesty, (cadets) are going to be out there real soon and advised the cadets as both athletes and service you’re going to find that in your units a couple members. things you should remember,” he started. “That “My wish to all of you is that you carry is that everybody’s important and everybody’s the character that you learned through sport, equal, although not everybody has equal rank. through this great institution, the best one in Everybody has a chance to share their idea and the world, and take that to the units that you what you have to create is ownership.” will so proudly serve.”

Cadet winners and finalists for company athletics, competitive club and corps squad categories stand with Coach K at the Teahcing Character Through Sport wall at the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center Monday.

Mike Krzyzewski Award for Excellence and Teaching Character Through Sport awardees and finalists: • Company Athletic Category—Winner: Class of 2018 Cadet Nathaniel Librizzi, Functional Fitness, D-1; Finalist: Class of 2017 Cadet Judah Morgan, Submission Grappling, H-4. • Competitive Club Category—Winner: Class of 2017 Cadet Sarah Soliven, Women’s Boxing, G-4; Finalist: Class of 2018 Cadet William Whitaker, Orienteering, G-3. • Corps Squad Category—Winner: Class of 2017 Cadet Parker Gahagen, Hockey, E-1; Finalist: Class of 2017 Cadet Peter Kim, Golf, C-2. • Company Athletic Educator—Winner: Maj. Cameron Turner, Football; Finalist: Maj. Nicholas Ouimet, Functional Fitness. • Competitive Club OIC—Winner: Maj. Robert Peterson, Men’s Boxing; Finalist: Maj. Reginald Shelton, Men’s Team Handball. • Corps Squad Coach—Winner: Joe Alberici, Men’s Lacrosse; Finalist: Brian Riley, Hockey. Pointer View IN FOCUS: CADET CLUB ACTIVITIES May 11, 2017 5 the World Championships in Chattanooga, Tennessee in September.

2016-17 Cadet Club Activities Cycling: The Army West Point Cycling team traveled to Grand Junction, Colorado, April 28- 30 to compete in Collegiate Road National Championships. Eight cadets qualified to represent the team at the final competition of the season and earned the Collegiate National Cycling Division II Champions. The first day of racing took place 7,000-feet above sea level. This, along with the freezing temperatures and high winds, was not the ideal cycling environment. Nonetheless, both team time trial teams placed top 10 starting the team off on the right foot and setting the tone for a great performance. The next day, the road race was on a hilly course with strong winds, freezing temperatures and many crashes. The women (70 starters) grinded out 50+ miles, while the men’s (123 starters) race was just over 66 miles. Army had everyone cross the finish line as West Point simultaneously beat Navy in every race. On the final day, the whole team participated in different criterium races. Class of 2020 Cadet Andrew Mergen, a B rider, was able to compete in the Open race. He was racing against older and more experienced riders, as well as some collegiate A riders. Mergen held out until the end of the race taking second place in the final sprint. Class of 2020 Cadet Liz Huuki and Class of 2019 Cadet Monte Ho completed in the 60-minute Women’s Collegiate Criterium. Huuki and Ho both finished ahead of Navy. The men’s crit was ridiculously fast 70 minutes, with a heartbreaking crash for Class of 2017 Cadet Tristan Manderfeld, who was unable to complete the race. Even with the setbacks, the Army West Point Cycling team held its National #1 ranking ahead of MIT, Air Force and Navy.

Triathlon: The Army West Point Triathlon team sent four cadets to St. Croix to compete in the final Ironman 70.3 St. Croix event May 5. The team had tremendous success with Class of 2017 Cadet Paul O’Donnell finishing first and Class of 2019 Cadet Graham King finishing second in the male 18-24 year-old division. O’Donnell was the ninth-place finisher overall. On the women’s side, Class of 2020 Cadet Hannah White finished first in the female 18-24 year-old division and was the fourth overall woman finisher. Cadets O’Donnell and White both qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in September. With O’Donnell graduating this spring, he let his qualification spot roll-down to King, along with White and two other cadets, who previously qualified, will be representing West Point at 6 May 11, 2017 Pointer View

(Left) Brig. Gen. Mark Toy, commander of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, headquartered in Cincinnati, is in charge of directing federal water resource development in the Great Lakes and Ohio River basins. Toy is a USMA Class of 1987 graduate and was the guest speaker at the annual Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Observance May 5 at the West Point Club. (Above) Class of 2018 Jaryn Villegas from Wahiawa, Hawaii, explained the history, culture and food of Hawaii during his speech at the annual Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration. West Point observes AAPI Heritage Month Story and photos by Kathy Eastwood order to fight the Asian Carp, you need an Asian Commander,” where you don’t have that much experience. Learn the job you’re Staff Writer Toy said. in, because that gets you ready for the job you have next. Make The Asian Carp is actually an aggressive and fast-growing use of mentors. You may be in charge where you will have a May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month fish threatening the native fish of the Great Lakes area. platoon sergeant, but that platoon sergeant has the experience and was chosen by George H.W. Bush in 1990 by signing a bill Toy introduced his family in photos and mentioned he is and you can learn from him or her. And never stop learning,” passed by Congress to commemorate the immigration of the celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary, but there was an Toy concluded. first Japanese people to the on May 7, 1843 and to importantmessage in his talk of family that was meant for the mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental cadets. railroad on May 10, 1869. “These folks here are the light of my life,” Toy said. “For West Point commemorated the occasion with a luncheon me, maintaining balance in my life with my career and family SHARP at the West Point Club May 5 with guest speaker Brig. Gen. is very fulfilling. When you get ready to go out in the world as Mark Toy, U.S. Military Academy Class of 1987 graduate a lieutenant, remember who got you there. Take a moment to Resources and commander of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, think of your family. It is all about family in the Asian culture. • West Point Sexual Assault/Harassment headquartered in Cincinnati. For me, getting the family together for a football game or party Class of 2018 Cadet Jaryn Villegas, who is from Wahiawa, is important to me.” Response Hotline: 845-659-7467; Hawaii, read a greeting in Hawaiian. Toy also talked about his days as a West Point cadet and • USMA SHARP Program Manager, Samantha “For many, this will be the first time to witness the beautiful being passionate about the job you are doing because if you Ross—call 845-938-0508; language of Hawaii,” Villegas said. don’t have passion for what you do, then you won’t be doing a He also spoke about the history and culture of Hawaii and very good job. • USCC SARC, Capt. Kathryn Hermon—call the Polynesian Triangle. Hawaii is at the apex of the Polynesian “There were two Chinese Americans in my class,” Toy 845-938-7479 or email kathryn.hermon@ Triangle, a region of the Pacific Ocean anchored by three island explained. “One was a Rhodes Scholar, 6-feet tall and the First usma.edu; groups. Captain. I was the other one. I was in gymnastics but wasn’t “Those islands are Hawaii, Rapa Nui or Easter Island and that great at it, everyone else was a lot better and I did it for two • USMAPS SARC, Dr. Stephanie Marsh—call Aotearoa or New Zealand,” Villegas explained. “Our history tells years. Then I became a cheerleader. So if you have to decide to 845-938-1950 or email stephanie.marsh@ us that the Polynesian people were great voyagers and although be a First Captain or something else, be a Rabble Rouser. I was usma.edu; we will never know how we were founded, it is possible that we a Rabble Rouser and loved it.” are from the Polynesian Triangle because of the many similarities Toy said that he thought of getting in and out of the Army • Garrison SARC, Dan Toohey—call 845-938- in the culture, language and food.” fast, but he suddenly found that he loved the Army. 5657 or email [email protected]; Brig. Gen. Toy, who is of Chinese-American ancestry, began “Throughout my career, I was never promoted early, always • KACH SARC, Sgt. 1st Class Cheri Safford— his speech by saying he was getting lost in Villegas’ presentation a due course officer and always just kind of going slow and yet about Hawaii that he now wishes he was in Hawaii and continued somehow managed to get to the senior flag rank,” Toy said. “I call 938-4150 or [email protected]; to pepper his speech with humor. am the poster child for the regular guys out there. You can do • USCC Victim Advocate, Kerry Dunham— “I am assigned to the Great Lakes area because they are it and I am so blessed for the opportunities the Army has given call 845-938-3532 or email kerry.dunham@ having problems with fish, specifically the Asian Carp and I me over the time I’ve been here. kept wondering why I was assigned there until I realized that in “Throughout your life you are going to be put into situations usma.edu. Pointer View May 11, 2017 7 Scouts brave weather, muddy terrain at Camporee

Story and photos by Kathy Eastwood Staff Writer

West Point cadets have always had a lot on their plate with academics, physical training and volunteering in the community. Whether it’s helping out at the West Point Schools or reaching out to community projects like building bridges, they manage keeping their grades and physical fitness up. One cadet club, the West Point Scoutmasters’ Council, hosts, plans and builds obstacles in preparation for the annual West Point Boy Scout Camporee. Close to 20 percent of the Corps of Cadets have made the rank of Eagle Scout or Gold Award (Girl Scout Equivalent) and at least 40 percent of the Corps of Cadets have been involved in scouting or are members of the West Point Scoutmasters’ Council, which runs one of the largest Boy Scout Camporees in the nation. Those that are Eagle Scouts consider themselves scouts for life and most who enjoy volunteering for the annual West Point Scoutmasters’ Camporee and many will host their old troops or troops from their hometown. This year was the 55th annual Camporee, which has been held at Lake Frederick since 1963. When the Scoutmasters’ Camporee first began, it was run at Stilwell Lake and had five Boy Scout troops the first year and 15 troops the second year. This year at the 55th West Point Scoutmasters’ Camporee, there were more than 6,000 Boy and Girl Scouts, making up close to 200 troops attending. Scouts follow the cadets lead to some of the physical training the cadets go through during their cadet The responsibility of running the Camporee every year is the career April 29 at the Boy Scout Camporee at Lake Frederick. Scoutmasters’ Council’s. developing teamwork, or participating in contests the cadets West Point and this is the first time we’ve been here and it’s really “It takes us a year to get this Camporee ready,” Class of create and learning how to carry out an order for your team to cool. Muddy, but cool,” he added. 2019 Cadet Benjamin Goehring, who is an Eagle Scout, said. succeed, much like a cadet’s daily life. And the youth enjoy the This year’s camporee was dreary, gray and quite muddy, “As soon as this camporee is over we will begin planning next scout life. but that is part of the fun, crawling under cloth without the cloth year’s. There’s a lot of work, but working on the Camporee is “I’ve been in scouts now for two years,” 13-year-old Garrett touching you through the mud. good leadership training. You’re in charge of a lot of people and Rangast from Troop 14 in Richfield Springs, New York, said. Scouts were busy the two days and nights of their stay. They everything needs to run as well as it can and safely.” “I enjoy it, especially going camping and learning new things. learned how to use camouflage, tying knots, particpate in the The camporee is fun for youths getting together with other I think that our troop is also well run as they let us know exactly leadership reaction course, Zodiac paddle, drill practice, fire scouts, meeting new people, sitting near the evening campfire, what is going on and what is expected of us. They told us about building, land navigation, first aid and Swiss seat/one rope bridge. Connecting the Garden to the Walk West Point Garrison Commander Col. Andrew Hanson and the cadets of Kosciuszko's Squadron dedicated the reopening of the historic trail connecting Kosciuszko's Garden to the Revolutionary Supply Trail at . A partnership between the West Point Garrison and the Class of 1970 made this project possible. More than 6,000 Boy and Girl Scouts attended the The connection existed since two-day Boy Scout Camporee at Lake Frederick the founding of the Academy even though the ground was wet and muddy, all in 1802, but was closed off had fun getting muddy, getting across the lake in 20 years ago due to erosion rubber rafts, watch demonstrations of the West on the hillside. Cadets can Point parachute team and a Black Hawk display. now go from Kosciuszko's Garden to North Dock with no obstructions. Courtesy Photo 8 May 11, 2017 Pointer View USMA Cadets host, organize Special Olympics Story by Michelle Eberhart Assistant Editor

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point hosted the 42nd annual Hudson Valley Region Special Olympics Spring Games at Shea Stadium and Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center, May 6. In addition to a crowd of spectators and helpers from the local community, there were roughly 1,400 cadet volunteers and 1,000 athletes at this year’s games. The Behavioral Sciences & Leadership (BS&L) Department and Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), the National Leadership Honor Society, helped to organize the event. Prior to the opening ceremonies, members of over 10 Army West Point athletic teams high- fived and wished luck to each of the participants. Then, members of the Corps of Cadets and the Hudson Valley Special Olympics Male Athlete of the Year, Paul Asaro, ran two miles through the installation carrying the Olympic torch. USMA Dean of Academics, Brig. Gen. Cindy Jebb, began the opening ceremonies by speaking to the athletes about the fields of friendly strife. “Olympians, today, you too will compete on the fields of friendly strife, showing us your indomitable spirit, your sportsmanship, your desire to excel, your tenacity and most Members of the Corps of Cadets and the Hudson Valley Special Olympics Male Athlete of the Year, Paul Asaro, ran two importantly, your strength of character,” Jebb miles through the installation carrying the Olympic torch into Shea Stadium May 6. said, calling the athletes role models. “You are excellence, you are all champions today,” she Seeing everything come together, she said, was “It’s great to see everything come together, an inspiration and you are our heroes.” advised. inspirational. coordinating with all the resources that we had Jebb also discussed the Special Olympics Class of 2018 Cadet Theresa Hinman, “This is so awesome,” Hinman remarked. was a pretty big job and seeing everything now athlete oath: Let me win. But if I cannot win, let the Cadet-in-Charge for the event, said that “It means so much to have such an impact of is really great,” he said. me be brave in the attempt. over the course of six months, she and other everyone’s lives and seeing how happy the McMahon said that after being tasked to “Enjoy today’s competition, as you make cadets coordinated with the Special Olympics athletes are once they get here is great.” volunteer at the event last year, he was motivated new friends, visit old friends, discover new Committee, BS&L, ODK, “S” Shops 1-6, clubs Assistant Cadet-in-Charge and Class of to become more involved. abilities, break old records, and strive for and Corps Squad teams to organize the event. 2017 Cadet Hayden McMahon agreed. “It changed my life,” he said. “I had a really great experience and I realized that this is something I’d be really interested in helping with my whole life because it had such a big impact on me so I decided to be part of the planning process this year.” Cadet Kristen McPeak, who was in charge of the S5 shop, was in charge of setting up concessions, the Color Guard and more. She said the event hit close to home. “My little brother has Asperger’s so just being able to help out wherever I can and give back to the community that way is just really awesome,” McPeak said. “It really inspires me.” While the organizers played a tremendous part in planning the Special Olympics, the over-1,000 cadet volunteers who escorted each individual athlete, made sure to do their part too. “We just wanted to be here to support these great athletes and help them enjoy the event,” (Left) Army West Point athletes help out at Army Football player, Cadet Scott Washle, said. the standing long jump during the Special Washle and the rest of the Army Football Olympics, May 6 at Shea Stadium. (Above) team came to cheer on the athletes and help out Class of 2020 Cadet Levi Baldridge where they could throughout the day. escorts Special Olympics Athlete Hunter “This is part of what we do, we’re all one Schoenfeld afterr Schoenfeld won his team and this is what we do in the Army. It’s event. part of service, just out here, helping out,” he said. “It’s great to see their hard work and you know everything that they’ve put in, they get here and showcase their abilities, just like every other athlete does.” Pointer View May 11, 2017 9 Gray, chilly day greets Fishing Derby participants

Story and photo by Kathy Eastwood Staff writer

A day of hard rain the day before the West Point Fishing Derby May 6 at Round Pond made for a gray and chilly morning. However, children of all ages still, undauntedly, made it a day of fishing and fun for the annual Fishing Derby sponsored by the Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation and the West Point Bass Club. At first it was a little disheartening with children waiting patiently for a fish, any fish to bite. The water at Round Pond was a little higher due to the rain and there was some speculation that the hard rains may be part of the reason the fish weren’t biting as they usually are, but their persistence paid off as a few children began pulling out Blue Gills, Trout, Sun Fish and Bass. Some fish, like Bass and small fish, are placed back into Round Pond. Although quite a dreary day for a fishing derby at Round Pond May 6, community members still came out to try their However, the Bass is put back because Bass luck fishing. Due to the heavy rains from the previous day, the fish were somewhat scarce, but with patience and season doesn’t begin until June. perseverance many Blue Gills, Bass and Trout were caught and weighed. Bass Club member Pat Wimmer talked to suddenly saw his orange bobber pull down that her brother Triston caught a Blue Gill, a me out with registration but she is in Georgia the young anglers about safety, like how to cast slightly. good sized one, too as she glances at his prize. now,” Hughes said. “I do miss her. She had been their fishing rods without hooking someone He slowly reeled in his rod under the With a somewhat disappointed look on helping out here since she was a kid. And when or something behind them, what to do if their direction of his father, being careful not to be her face, she saw her line moving and she she was a kid, she liked to fish here, too. I used fishing line gets caught in weeds or trees, and in too much of a hurry and pulled up a Blue Gill felt something on it. Being careful to reel it to bring fishing rods for kids because many to look out for sneaky snakes that hide in the and it had a nice weight to it he thought. in slowly, she lost a couple of fish that way, parents would give their children fancy rods and reeds and tall grass in Round Pond. Katie Simonnet has been fishing before, but she ends up with a Blue Gill, although slightly reels they couldn’t handle. One day I found four Kameron Kaylor was one of the children she usually goes to . Simonnet smaller than her brother’s she noted. of what I thought were fishing poles I brought who was becoming somewhat annoyed that he prefers one particular kind of bait. Dan Hughes is a member of the West one year and gave them away. They weren’t the hadn’t caught anything and he had been in the “I like worms,” Simonnet said as she was Point Bass Club and has been coming and ones I brought, they were my daughters’ and she same place for at least a half hour. digging in a plastic container of black dirt volunteering at the fishing derby for decades, wasn’t too happy about it.” Kaylor went to the fishing derby last year looking for worms and then putting them on the often taking his daughter along with him when Hughes said he always enjoys volunteering and won a fishing rod for a 1.1-pound Rainbow ground and cutting them into pieces so she’ll she was a child and began to volunteer as an at the fishing derby; he enjoys fishing, giving Trout. He was hoping to do better this year. have enough if she loses one….or two. Simonnet adult. fishing tips to children and adults, and thinks As Kaylor was beginning to give up, he casts her line into the water only to be alerted “I used to have my daughter Ashley help it’s a great sport for children to learn.

USMA takes Boeing prize Katie Simonnet (above) cast her line into Round Pond for about five minutes until she got a The U.S. Military Academy Functional Engagement Area Recon System (FEAR) team won the Boeing Tri- bite during the annual West Point Bass Club Service Academy Capstone Project, defeating both the U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Naval Academy Fishing Derby May 6. By the end of the day, teams. The award was presented May 2 by Dr. Todd Citron, vice president of Engineering for Boeing. Cadets she caught four fish as did her brother Tristan. Ian Betzel, Chris Hanley, Mike Hawkins, Brandon Lloyd, Dillon Roberts and advisors Col. Bret Van Poppel, Lt. Col. Brian Novoselich, Lt. Col. Jose Ramirez and more worked on the project. Photo by Michelle Eberhart/PV 10 May 11, 2017 Pointer View MWI sends Cadets to Google to discuss innovation

Submitted by the Modern War Institute innovation and its sources. “In class we learn about innovation in The Modern War Institute and Defense terms of theory and military application,” and Strategic Studies department took 18 Class of 2018 Cadet Madison Jones, a Systems cadets enrolled in DS345 Military Innovation Engineering major, said. “Touring Google and to Google headquarters in New York City on talking to their employees provided a unique April 25, to discuss organizational culture, opportunity to experience innovation in a innovation and technology. civilian manner.” Cadets met with a panel of military She added that her favorite part of the veterans now employed by Google, took a trip section was “speaking to our tour guide tour of their expansive offices in Chelsea, over lunch and learning about his journey in and partook in a series of games and group the military and how he ended up working exercises to understand how companies like at Google. Google’s approach to innovation Google foster bottom-up innovation. is incredibly unique, and if the military can “Google offers an alternative and more adapt some of their techniques we can better horizontal organizational structure to develop a culture of innovation.” innovation,” said Dr. Lionel Beehner, former Cadets marveled at the colorful study Course Director of DS345 who accompanied pods and sleekness of Google’s offices, the cadets on the trip. “It has fostered this where workers get around by scooters and the really interesting can-do and positive ethos glassed-in cafeteria offers sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline. among its thousands of employees here.” The Modern War Institute and Defense and Strategic Studies department took The aim of the trip was to apply the “The trip to Google was an excellent 18 cadets enrolled in DS345 Military Innovation to Google headquarters in theories from the course—from organizational opportunity to see how innovative organizations theory to the civil-military model—to large think and create the institutions to do so,” New York City on April 25, to discuss organizational culture, innovation and institutions, whether public or private. Class of 2017 Cadet James Delahunty, a technology. Photo by Class of 2017 Cadet James Delahunty The course focuses not only technological DSS Major, said. “Hopefully through this experience and apply it to the conventional adapt to our environments has never been innovation in military history but also doctrinal experience we cadets can take this learning force where the ability to be innovative and more urgent.”

The West Point Community hosted the annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at the U.S. Military Academy Prep School April 18. Each April, National Volunteer Week is celebrated, and it was designated via Presidential Proclamation in 1974 to recognize our nation’s volunteers. At this ceremony, installation volunteers were recognized by USMA and Garrison Leadership for their service. Over 45 volunteers received special Presidential Volunteer Service Awards and all volunteers were presented certificates of appreciation. Volunteers are essential to the Army’s mission. Volunteers accomplish work which would have not been done otherwise due to time and financial constraints. The participation by the entire West Point community in volunteer activities is something that makes it special across the Army. Senior leadership recognized more than 1,500 volunteers who contributed 100,501 hours in 2016 to the West Point community totaling $2,367,803.56 (left photo). With everyone’s busy daily schedules, finding the time to volunteer is a selfless act of patriotism that clearly exemplifies the Army Value of “Selfless Service.” In fact, this year’s volunteer theme is “Army Volunteers-Service for Life”, which fits perfectly with the true spirit of the West Point volunteer. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering, Recognizing Volunteer efforts contact Jennifer Partridge, Army Volunteer Corps Program Manager, at 845-938-3655. Courtesy Photo Pointer View May 11, 2017 11 #USMA Social Scene Instagram & twitter: @westpoint_usma facebook.com/westpointusma

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commandant.usmilitaryacademy: Recognizing Cadet SGT Ekaterin “Kat” Gjonaj, Company D-1, for earning the President’s Volunteer Service Award (Gold)! Kat mark.cartagena_mcginnis: My last Special Olympics of my cadet volunteered over 500 hours to tutor local youth in Math and career, who knew four years later that I would be lighting the Torch English. What an example of how one person can make a for the last time. #Special Olympics2017 significant difference in the lives of others! 12 May 11, 2017 Community Pointer View

children who can participate is based on the number of onsite Personnel Testing (APT) programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, volunteers. DLPT, SIFT through the DA and DLI. FEATURED ITEM Contact Dr. Joseph Lynch at [email protected] or Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. Call the Testing Center Celebrating the life of Col. Thomas Rogers Amibeth Griffin [email protected] any with questions. at 938-3360 or email [email protected] for details or Col. Thomas Edmund Rogers, USMA Class of 1947, will an appointment. be laid to rest at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the . School Board Elections at West Point Schools Col. Rogers served for 30 years in the Army and spent The West Point School Board has announced that an election Employee Assistance Program many of those as a Professor of Mathematics in Thayer Hall. will be held June 2 at the location to be determined to fill two West Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program A reception will follow at the Great Hall in the Herbert vacancies on the Board. Two positions will fill two-year terms. that provides free and confidential counseling for civilians, family Alumni Center on Mills Road from 3-5 p.m. Positions will be based on number of votes. members and retirees. The family invites friends to join them to celebrate his life. School Board members are actively involved military The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- community members who demonstrate interest in one of the Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road. most vital aspects of our American way of life—the education For details, call 938-1039. of our young people. ANNOUNCEMENTS We would like to encourage all interested community DANTES testing members to submit petitions to run for a position on the West The Army Education Center at West Point offers academic Become a Football Official Point School Board. testing programs through the Defense Activity for Non- The Central Hudson Valley Chapter of the New York State School Board members are elected by parents of children Traditional Education Support (DANTES) such as the SAT and Association of Certified Football Officials, servicing Sections attending school at West Point Elementary and Middle Schools ACT. Pearson VUE offers licensing and certification exams. I and IX in Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster and serve for a two-year term; however, a two-year commitment Most tests are free of charge to Soldiers. Counties will conduct clinics for new officials on the following is not required. Call the Testing Center at 938-3360 or email gwenn.wallace@ dates at the locations listed below: For more details, call 938-3506. usma.edu for details or an appointment. Clinic dates: • Monday—6:30-9:00 p.m.; Protestant Women of the Chapel • Wednesday—6:30-9:00 p.m.; The West Point Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) OUTSIDE THE GATES • May 22—6:30-9:00 p.m.; meets every Wednesday from 9-11 a.m. at the West Point Post • May 24—6:30-9:00 p.m.; Chapel. Childcare is available. Cornwall-on-Hudson RiverFest • May 31—6:30-9:00 p.m. The evening class meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Post The Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson will host its 20th annual Test date: Chapel. Email questions to [email protected] and check out RiverFest from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 3 at Donahue Park along the • June 5—6:30-9:00 p.m. at New Paltz High School. PWOC’s Facebook page at West Point PWOC. . Clinic Locations: RiverFest 2017 will feature a full day of music and 1.) New Paltz High School—Room 110 Protestant Sunday School entertainment, children’s activities, and a large craft and food fair. South Putt Corners Rd. There is a Protestant Sunday School from 9-10 a.m. Sundays The day’s events will include live bands, river activities, food New Paltz, NY 12561 at the West Point Elementary School. stands, and non-profit groups and contributors. 2.) Sullivan ARC—if there is demand Adults can choose from multiple class options. Cadets teach Vendor spaces are still available but are filling up fast. 203 Cimsron Road the Bible to Pre-K through high school students. RiverFest will accept vendor applications until all spaces have Monticello, NY 12701 There is a nursery drop off at the Chapel Annex starting at been filled. 3.) Rockland County—if there is demand location TBD 8:30 a.m., and they can stay through post-chapel service. This Interested vendors should go to the website and submit an Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and reside within school is a Chaplain sponsored activity. application. one of the five counties listed above and can attend clinics at one For more details, contact Maj. Thomas Menn at Thomas. There is no charge for RiverFest. Visitors are invited to bring of the locations listed above and must attend three of the five [email protected]. a blanket or lawn chair and join us at beautiful Donahue Park in sessions to be eligible to take the test.. Cornwall-on-Hudson. The fee is $50 for materials and the course. If you pass the Gospel Service Visit www.river-fest.com for up to date information and test and become a candidate official, you will have to pay an The Gospel Service at West Point is ongoing. Under the vendor applications. additional $100 to cover the cost of dues for the 2017 season. leadership of Chaplain (Capt.) Loy Sweezy Jr., the Gospel All new officials not in the NYS Education Fingerprint Service will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. every Sunday at the “Three Sisters Gardening” at Cornwall Nature Museum Database will be required to be fingerprinted as required by Post Chapel. Come learn about the benefits of “Three Sisters Gardening” NYS Law. The service is open to all who want to attend. Also, there at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Outdoor Discovery For more details, contact Dennis Geisler at 845-626-1370. are many opportunities to serve the ministry with your talents Center, on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, at 10 To registration, visit https://docs.google. and gifts. a.m. Saturday. com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOMlnagZrdd_ For details, contact the Chaplain Sweezy at 938-4246. Join Environmental Educators to learn about the advantages wRZP7L6z8LGoB0SbhnVA3i94DSRjcLn1EsWw/ of companion planting by investigating the historical Native viewform?usp=sf_link. American planting of the Three Sisters Gardens. EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS Learn about how the growth habits and biology of certain Road closures due to training plants can complement each other to form a mutually beneficial Due to military training, the following locations will be closed Army Education Center relationship by planting corn, beans and squash. during the month of May. College courses are offered through the Army Education Program participants will also receive seeds to start their own • Mine Torne Road—May 22 and 30 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Center at West Point, located at 683 Buckner Loop. Three Sisters Garden. • Stilwell Lake—May 22 and 30 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Undergraduate classes: This program is for adults and families with interested For details on the closures, contact Alec M. Lazore, range • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446- children. There is an admission fee. officer, at [email protected] or 845-938-3007/3930. 0535 or email [email protected]; For details, visit hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506, ext. x204. • Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Erica Rodriguez at 845-446- Vacation Bible School volunteers 2555 or email [email protected]. Grace Baptist Church of Highland Falls services Vacation Bible School needs you. This year, we travel to Graduate studies: The West Point family is invited to attend any and all services Rome to learn about Paul and the early church. Children in • John Jay College of Criminal Justice–Master’s Degree in at the Grace Baptist Church, located at 54 Old State Road, in kindergarten through 11 years old are invited to join us at the Public Administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 Highland Falls, New York. The church is close to Thayer Gate. West Point Elementary School July 31-Aug. 4. or email [email protected]; The church holds services on Sunday morning (Sunday We anticipate ministering to 160 children, but need your • Long Island University–Master’s Degrees in School School for all ages at 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service at 11 a.m.), help to do so. Volunteers can register at https://vbspro.events/p/ Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Sunday evening (6 p.m.), and Wednesday evening (7 p.m.), as events/9a90a8 by May 30. Counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email well as seasonal Bible studies for men, women and college-aged All onsite volunteers must successfully complete a [email protected]. young people. background check and fingerprinting. Open registration will Transportation is provided as needed. begin in June. Army Personnel Testing programs For any questions, visit the church website at www. VBS is completely run by volunteers and the number of The Army Education Center at West Point offers Army gracebaptistny.org. Pointer View may 11, 2017 13

WEST POINT MWR CALENDAR westpoint.armymwr.com FOR THE FAMILIES camp only). Week three runs July 10-14. Week four runs July 24-28. Week fi ve runs July 31-Aug. 4. Mother’s Day Brunch Registration forms are available at Morgan Farm or online Join the West Point Club Sunday for its traditional Mother’s at westpoint.armymwr.com. Day Brunch. Two seatings will be available. For more details, call 938-3926. The fi rst seating at 11 a.m. is in the Pierce Room. The second FEATURED EVENT seating at 1 p.m. is in the Grand Ballroom. There is a minimal fee for this event. Last day to cancel is FOR THE YOUTHS Superintendent’s Golf Scramble May 11. To make reservations, call 938-5120. Join Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr. on Tuesday for the Artopia Art Camps 2017 Superintendent’s Golf Scramble. Check-in from 11:30 a.m.- Leisure Travel Services events (updated) Summer Art Camps will be held at the West Point Arts & 12:45 p.m. with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. • May 18—Broadway Performance ‘Book of Mormon. Leave Crafts Center in June and July from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays- There is a minimal entry fee plus applicable greens fee West Point at 4 p.m., leave NYC at 10 p.m.; Fridays. The classes teach children to explore, inspire and create. for this event. Register at golfatwestpoint.com. For more • June 3—NY Botanical Gardens and Arthur Ave., Little Registration is now open. An art show will be held every details, call 938-2435. Italy. Leave West Point at 8 a.m., leave NYC at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy Friday. Parents provide lunch, drink and snack. complimentary grounds admission to the gardens in the morning There is a minimal payment per child/per week. Payment is and spend the afternoon in New York’s real Little Italy, the required in full at time of registration. Registration must be done Belmont section in the afternoon; in person. For more details, call 938-4812. JUST ANNOUNCED • June 9—Gunks Wine Tour. Leave West Point at 10:30 a.m., leave the Gunks at 6 p.m. Visit several of the “Gunks” wineries CYS Sports Summer Intramurals Arts & Crafts May and June classes (updated) as LTS makes its way through the Hudson Valley; Registration begins Monday for the 2017 CYS Sports • Today—Mother’s Day Cookies and Canvas Special • June 13—Museum Mile Festival. Leave West Point at 4 Summer Intramurals season. “Owls,” 5-6:30 p.m.; p.m., leave NYC at 10 p.m. The annual Museum Mile Festival Open to CYS Services children in grades 5th and up. • Tuesday—Paint and Wine A Bit, 5-7 p.m. Boots with offers free admission to some of the world’s fi nest art collections All games are free and will be played weekdays from 5-6 fl owers or without, your choice; during extended evening hours. The 23-block stretch of Fifth p.m. For more details, call 938-8896. • June 1— Lil’ Impressionists, 10:30-11 a.m. Let your lil’ Ave. is home to seven participating institutions: El Museo del artist make a big impression. (Ages 2 & up). Barrio, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan West Point School Age Center Summer Camp Registration is required for all classes. There is a minimal Museum of Art, the Cooper Hewitt, the Jewish Museum, Neue The School Age Center offers weekly summer camp fee for the classes. Galerie and the Museum of the City of New York. programming for children in kindergarten through fi fth grade. For more details, call 938-4812. There is a minimal fee for transportation with LTS. The West Point SAC provides a variety of experiences for For more details and pricing, call 938-3601. children through planned and developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote learning and exploration. FOR THE ADULTS Korean Traditional Martial Art Soo Bahk Classes Weekly sessions begin June 12. The MWR Fitness Center is offering the opportunity to try the To request summer camp care, log on to militarychildcare. West Point MWR Softball Leagues Sign-ups traditional Korean martial art, Soo Bahk Do. This is a classical com anytime beginning Wednesday. The MWR Softball League will start May 30. The league will martial art, which develops every aspect of the self. For more details, call 845-938-4458/0939. be played Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 6, 7, 8 The purpose of Soo Bahk Do is to create a person who is free and 9 p.m. at H-Lot Fields next to the PX by Stony Lonesome. from inner confl ict and who can better deal with the outside world. Kids Golf Clinics Games will run May 30 through the beginning of August. The kicking techniques are based on the Moo Duk Kwan Kids Golf Clinics will be held June 16, June 30, July 7 and Teams will be playing doubleheaders. Deadline for entries styles developed by the late founder Hwang Kee. July 28. Children can attend one or all four clinics. is May 16. The instructors, a husband and wife team, are certifi ed Korean Children will learn golf skills for the beginner to advanced For more details and to sign up, call 938-3066. master instructors. player in a fun setting for ages 7 to 14 year olds. There will be free sessions consisting of 50-minute classes. There is a minimal fee per child/per clinic. For more details, Road Ride Wednesdays Space is limited, so sign-up via webtrac. call 938-2435. Road Ride Wednesday classes will be held at 5:40 a.m. at Regular sessions begin in May. For more details, call 938- the MWR Fitness Center. Road Ride is an indoor Spin-bike class 6490. Little Golfers focused on channeling the sport of Road Cycling. Children will learn beginning golf skills through play and A warmup and cool down complete the workout. SPD clipless exercise at the West Point Golf Course. Sessions will be held shoes are welcome. June 24, July 8, 22 and 29. Bike fi t and set-up are starting at 5:30 a.m. For details, call The clinic is for children ages 4-6. There is a minimal cost 938-6490. per each session. For details, call 938-2435 or visit golfatwestpoint.com. Strong B.A.N.D.S. Strong B.A.N.D.S. was created to energize and inspire Junior Golf Camp communities Armywide about healthy lifestyles that support A new summer Golf Camp for children ages 7-14 is offered resiliency. Strong B.A.N.D.S. signifies the importance of at the West Point Golf Course. Session one is July 12, 13 and 14. Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength. Session two is Aug. 16, 17 and 18. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Show There is a minimal fee for the camp. your support by attending the Strong B.A.N.D.S. events and For details and to register, call 938-2435. commit to living a healthier lifestyle. These Strong B.A.N.D.S. MWR events can be found at Summer Riding Camps CYS Services need Soccer and Baseball coaches westpoint.armymwr.com. Morgan Farm offers three- and fi ve-day camps for ages 5 and CYS Sports is looking for coaches for our spring recreation up. Camps are offered for all levels during each week. soccer and baseball season. Job available The Morgan Farm instructors will place children in There will be four divisions for soccer and three divisions Wanted: Certifi ed and experienced personal trainers at the appropriate groups based on age, experience and ability. for baseball. Recreation Soccer will be played Mondays and MWR Fitness Center. Motivate and inspire clients. Create your The camps run in fi ve-week sessions teaching English and Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. own hours. It’s a profi table opportunity. Western riding. Recreational baseball will be played Tuesdays and Thursdays For more details, call 845-938-6490. Week one runs June 26-30. Week two runs July 5-7 (three-day from 5-7 p.m. For details, call 938-8525. 14 may 11, 2017 Pointer View Keller Corner West Point Veterinary Clinic to close the months of May and June. Monday-May 19 There will be no classes offered in July. The West Point Veterinary Clinic will be Topics include, but are not limited to, closed Monday-May 19 for mandatory staff what to expect during labor, newborn care and training. breastfeeding. If any West Point pet owners anticipate The May and June sessions a need for over-the-counter products of are scheduled for 6-9:30 p.m. prescription refi lls, for their pets, they should Wednesday and June 7, 14 and 21. come to the Vet Clinic before the closure. For details, contact Keller’s Obstetrics Unit We thank you for the trust you place in us at 845-938-3210. to assure your pets’ health; and we appreciate, in advance, your fl exibility and apologize for Optometry Sick Call to be held at any inconvenience. Allgood Clinic in June Optometry Sick Call will be held at the Keller offers Childbirth Education Brian D. Allgood Clinic during the month of classes June. Building 606 will not conduct optometry Keller Army Community Hospital will be sick call during the month of June and will offering Childbirth Education Courses during resume sick call beginning July 5.

• Yard of the Month: The West Point Stop by B126 Washington Road from Family Homes will be choosing one home 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday to sit, chat and have every month from May to September with freshly made “David’s” chocolate chip yards that are kempt and stand out from the cookies. rest. You can nominate your own yard, your • Matinee and a Lunch: Military neighbor’s, a friend’s or any home on post that spouses join us for a Matinee and Lunch at you feel deserves to be considered. 11:30 a.m. May 18 at B126 Washington Road. Email nominations to jgellman@bbcgrp. Our feature movie will be “La La Land.” com by the 25th of each month. To register, email [email protected] Winners will receive $25 and the coveted by Monday. “Yard of the Month” sign to display on their lawn. • Melody in Motion with Desrae: Sing children’s songs, dance with ribbons, • National Chocolate Chip Day: play instruments, march in a parade and more WPFH recognizes a morsel of a thing, it’s from 3:30-5 p.m. May 22 at B126 Washington National Chocolate Chip Day. It’s hard to Road. imagine where we would be without the To register, email [email protected] invention of chocolate chips. by May 17. Space is limited.

West Point Command Channel Channels 8/23 For the week of May 11-18 Army Newswatch Thursday, Friday and Monday-May 11 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

MOVIES at MAHAN Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. Friday—“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Saturday—“Power Rangers,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. (For movie details and updated schedules, visit www. shopmyexchange.com/reel-time-theatres/West- Point-1044343.) Pointer View Sports May 11, 2017 15 Army golfer Kim NCAA Regional bound

By Abby Aubart Army Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Men’s Golf team will be represented by senior Peter Kim at the NCAA Regional in West Lafayette, Indiana, May 15-17. It will be Kim’s second-straight appearance in the NCAA Regionals and third of his career after also qualifying as an individual as a freshman and as a part of the Army team last season. The West Lafayette Regional will be contested at the Kampen Course. The competitors will play 54 holes where Kim will be vying for a spot in the NCAA Championships May 26-31, at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois. Kim will be competing alongside the team qualifiers, host No. 38 Purdue, No. 5 Florida, No. 8 Illinois, No. 17 UNLV, No. 20 Auburn, No. 28 South Carolina, No. 32 Colorado, No. Senior golfer Peter Kim will represent Army West Point at the 2017 NCAA Regional in West Lafayette, Indiana, May 15- 44 New Mexico, No. 52 Augusta, No. 57 Saint 17. It will be Kim’s second-straight appearance in the NCAA Regionals. Photo courtesy of Army Athletic Communications Mary's, No. 68 Campbell, No. 91 Richmond Kampen receives high marks as it is ranked as as a team, where they finished 12th overall. proceed to the NCAA Championships. and Cleveland State. one of the most difficult golf courses in Indiana. Kim’s individual score of five stroke over- They each birdied on the first hole, but an Individuals from Virginia Tech, Cincinnati, The course has also played host to a number of par forced an individual playoff with Texas eagle from Champ gave him the advantage and Louisville, Seton Hall, Maryland, Miami of prestigious collegiate and public tournaments A&M’s Cameron Champ to decide who would secured his advancement. Ohio, Ohio University and Illinois State will such as the 2000 Men’s Big Ten Championship, join the field alongside Kim. the 2003 Women’s NCAA Championship, The Kampen Course, a Pete Dye design, is the 2004 Indiana Open, the 2005 Women’s an 18-hole, links-style, par-72 championship Western Amateur and the 2008 Men’s NCAA golf course featuring large bent-grass greens, Championship. fairways and tees. Kim was the overall champion at the Patriot The layout presents a challenge for golfers League Championships scoring 68-63-69—200 of all abilities with vast sand bunkers, native (-10), earning him Patriot League Golfer of grasslands, ponds and a natural celery bog. the Year and an automatic bid to the NCAA Kampen offers five sets of tees with the regionals. championship tees playing over 7,400 yards His second-round run of 63 (-7) set both and the forward tees playing at 5,300 yards. a Patriot League record and a Bucknell Golf Kampen is rated one of the top collegiate Course record for 18 holes. courses in the nation and has been awarded Last year, the Black Knights attended the 4.5 stars on Golf Digest’s “Places to Play.” NCAA regional in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 16 May 11, 2017 Pointer View

The Army West Point Men’s Track and Field team (above) poses for a photo after placing second at the Patriot League Championships accumulating 167 points May 5-6 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Navy led the field with 257 points and Boston University finished third with 147 points. P hoto courtesy of Army Athletic Communications Men’s Track and Field finishes second at PLs By Abby Aubart • Trevor Touchton edged his way to fourth (54.26 seconds) in fifth. distance of 56.69 meters. Army Athletics Communications in the 1,500-meter run clocking 3:49.22. He is • Davis takes fourth in the 200-meter dash joined by Keagan Smith (3:50.97) in fifth and with a time of 22.05 seconds. He is joined by Coaches Corner The Army West Point Men’s Track and Roman Ollar (3:51.60) in sixth. Kevin Dyer in sixth clocking 23.36 seconds. “We fought hard yesterday and today and Field team placed second at the Patriot League • In the 110-meter hurdles Ross Purity • First-year Robbie Santoyo placed fourth finished where I thought we would finish. Championships accumulating 167 points May finished third with a time of 14.98s. in the 5,000-meter run clocking 12:35.77. Although, I felt like we left some points out 5-6 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. • Jose Santana places second in the He is joined by Johnny Valeri (14:39.05) there. In the end this is a championship and we Navy led the field with 257 points and 400-meter dash clocking 48.32 seconds. He is in seventh. want to win so second does not sit well with us Boston University finished third with 147 joined by Tyrell Maddox in fourth with a time • The 4x400-meter relay team of Davis, right now. Having said that, I told our team that points. of 48.77 seconds. Maddox, Gibson, Santana stands atop the we need to focus on what we did do not what • In the 100-meter dash Tyler Davis placed podium clocking a time of 3:12.97. we did not do,” Mike Smith, director of Track Army highlights and game notes sixth (10.88 seconds), Ben Sims took seventh and Field/Cross County, said. “We scored more Patriot League Outdoor (10.94 seconds) and Kevin dyer placed eighth Field events points today than any Army team since 2010. Championships (11.22 seconds). • Jeff Giannettino captured second in the We are better now than we were last year and • In the 800-meter run Nick Causey placed high jump reaching a height of 2.05 meters. the year before that. Track events second with a time of 1:51.73, while Touchton • In the shot put, Dawson Hillis placed “We had some winners today and we had • Jacob Fong kicks things off in the captured third clocking 1:52.29. fourth with a throw of 16.84 meters. He is some outstanding performances from young 3,000-meter steeple chase clocking a time of They are joined by John Monday (1:54.34) joined by Garrett Kohnke in sixth with a guys. We need to keep pushing and hold 9:17.37. in sixth and Alex Combs (1:54.35) in seventh. distance of 16.21 meters. ourselves to a high standard. The future remains • The 4x100-meter relay team of Ben Sims, • Jackson Hohlt finished third in the • In the hammer throw Kenneth Brinson bright, I just wish we could have been better for Kevin Dyer, Tyler Davis and Andre Vaughn 400-meter hurdles crossing the finish line in placed second with a toss of 58.55 meters. our seniors. They have really helped point this placed third clocking at 40.60 seconds. 53.75 seconds. He is joined by Conner Russel He is joined by Wyatt Doughty in third with a program in the right direction,” Smith added.

Men’s and Women’s Track and Field 2017 West Point Twilight event, starting at 4 p.m. today at Shea Stadium. 20 May 11, 2017 Pointer View

Junior midfielder Davis Symmes (#16) netted four goals, including the game-winning goal, to help Army West Point Men’s Lacrosse defeat fourth-ranked Notre Dame 10-9 in overtime May 6 at Michie Stadium. Photo courtesy of Army Athletic Communications Men’s Lacrosse upsets #4 Notre Dame in OT By Matt Faulkner • The Black Knights finished the regular Boo Corrigan, who is a 1990 graduate of Notre • Glancy scored a goal of his own with help Army Athletic Communications season 10-1 when leading at the half. Dame. from Jon LaMonica who picked up a deflected • Army won its fourth one-goal game of • Symmes netted his second game-winning shot in the defensive end and carried it down the The Army West Point Men’s Lacrosse team the year. goal against a current top-five opponent this field, passing it to Glancy in the zone. closed out its home slate with a thrilling 10-9 • It was the Black Knights’ first overtime year, having also given the Black Knights a 14- • Symmes netted back-to-back unassisted victory over fourth-ranked Notre Dame on game of the season. 13 victory over Syracuse on the road. goals with the second coming after defeating senior day May 6 at Michie Stadium. • Army earned its 12th win of the season and • Grabher became the all-time leader in his defender one vs. one and shooting from The Black Knights (12-4) got a career day is only the second team in its history to reach 12 faceoff wins with 472 and finished the regular quite a distance. from David Symmes with four goals, including wins in a season with the other coming in 1993. season with 113 ground balls in 2017. • Notre Dame snuck in a goal at the 1:33 the gamewinner. • The Black Knights finished with a 2-0 • Grabher has 284 ground balls in his career mark of the second quarter before Donovan Cole Johnson, Nate Jones and Conor Glancy record against the Atlantic Coast Conference and is four away from the all-time career leader capped off the half by netting an unassisted goal chipped in with two points each on a goal and in 2017. Eric Waltz (‘93). with 16 seconds on the clock. an assist. • Army went 2-0 against teams that are • The Fighting Irish were right back in the Avery Littlejohn recorded three points on currently ranked in the top five with victories Turning point game with two quick goals to kick off the third two goals and an assist. AJ Barretto stopped nine over the Irish and Syracuse. • Grabher won the faceoff in overtime after quarter, but Littlejohn and Jones connected shots to earn his 12th win of the year. • Head Coach Joe Alberici led his team to a 30-second battle at the x and then Symmes halfway through the stanza to maintain Army's Dan Grabher won 12-of-21 faceoffs, 12 wins for the first time and it was his first win bowled over a defender and beat the goalie for lead (8-7). including the win in overtime. He became the over the Irish in his head coaching career. the 10-9 win. • Notre Dame did not stay quiet though and all-time leader in faceoff wins in Army history • The Class of 2017 won its 41st game as a added a wraparound goal with 4:14 remaining today with 472 wins. class today, tying the Class of 1985 for the most How it happened in the quarter to tie things up heading into the The Irish (8-5) were led by Brendan Gleason all-time by a graduating group. • Notre Dame jumped out to an early 4-1 final 15 minutes of play. with four goals and Mikey Wynne tallied a hat • This was the eight meeting all-time lead at the close of the first quarter. Jones cut • Brandon Gleason gave the Fighting Irish trick. between the Irish and Black Knights and the into the Fighting Irish’s run with a top shelf goal a 9-8 edge with 11:52 left in the game before Notre Dame’s Shane Doss made 13 saves fourth year in a row. off a pass from Jones behind. Cole Johnson recorded the equalizer at the 7:45 in the loss. • The series dates back to 1999 and this was • The second quarter was all about the Black mark in the fourth quarter. the fourth showdown at Michie Stadium. Knights though who went on a 6-1 run once the • After Army won the opening faceoff in Army highlights and game notes • The game was Army’s sixth contest that rain started coming down at Michie. overtime, Symmes sent the Black Knights’ fans • The Black Knights defeated Notre Dame was featured on national television and fifth on • Littlejohn kicked off the run with a home happy. The Fairfax Station, Va., native for the second time in program history and the CBS Sports Network. wraparound goal and an assist coming from plowed through his defender before ripping a first time since they downed the Irish 11-8 in • Notre Dame’s head coach Kevin Corrigan Glancy. Symmes followed suit as his shot snuck shot into the back of the net for the game-winner 2002. is the brother of Army Director of Athletics past Shane Doss on the close pipe. to give Army the 10-9 win.