Baseball,April 19, Softball, 2012 1 Lacrosse and Men’s Tennis play at West Point Saturday. ointer iew® PVol. 69, No. 15 Serving the community of W Vest Point, the U.S. Military Academy APRIL 19, 2012 Emergency preparedness exercise to test West Point’s readiness By Christopher G. Hennen of active shooter preparedness and response Directorate of Plans, Training, activities will be a great assessment of our Mobilization and Security capabilities. “Each aspect of our emergency Although West Point has served as an preparedness exercise is designed to look at impregnable bastion of Army values for more the seams or gaps that exist in our standard than 200 years, it is not similarly invincible operating procedures and to address them,” from the acts of a determined adversary. he added. As members of this community, we all Participants will respond to an must be prepared—through education and orchestrated, multi-point “attack.” On action—to respond rapidly and capably to a Monday, specific Random Antiterrorism full range of potential natural and manmade Measures for the month of April, continuity of hazards. Readiness is our most potent defense operations plans and bomb-threat evacuation against any threat, but one question still procedures will be assessed throughout the remains, “Are we ready?” installation. West Point authorities are committed On Tuesday, an “anthrax-tainted parcel” to ensuring the health, safety and welfare received at the Central Mailroom (next to the of community members, the protection of West Point Post Office) will test suspicious- property and the sustainment of essential mail-handling, incident reporting, response installation operations should an emergency and decontamination procedures. occur. On Wednesday, the “bang” occurs when Normal day-to-day procedures usually a simulated active shooter attack causes are not sufficient for assessing effective chaos and mass casualties near Washington emergency response, as extraordinary Hall (Cadet Mess) and a potential threat to emergency measures must be implemented West Point Schools will result in the school quickly if loss of life, property, utilities and conducting a lockdown drill that is already operations are to be kept to a minimum. coordinated by school officials. To assess our response and capabilities While the exercise scenario, extent of to an emergency in real-time and within a damage and level of threat are based on a real-world environment, we must implement hypothetical situation and are not intended as an annual full-scale emergency preparedness a forecast of future harmful events, they do exercise that allows all of us to gain the in- reflect the potential threat to U.S. citizens, our depth learning that only a unique experience Armed Forces and college campuses across can provide. the country. This exercise—the last of several After almost six months of planning, emergency preparedness exercises conducted a community-wide readiness exercise this year and among the most comprehensive will occur between Monday-April 26, undertaken at West Point—is part of West incorporating elements of an active shooter Point’s continuing commitment to obtaining and antiterrorism response, the installation’s valuable insight to guide future preparedness Emergency Alert System and the ability of and response efforts. our responders to apply mass casualty care. At the final planning meeting, Colombo In addition, this exercise will enable West counseled those in attendance by saying, Point officials, emergency first-responders “The safety and security of West Point is our and managers, host and tenant organizations, most sacred duty.” the Corps of Cadets, West Point Schools The Command Channel will run an and community members to participate in informative video entitled “Shots Fired: an assessment of emergency preparedness When Lightning Strikes” through Friday. procedures and capabilities. Additional information can be obtained “Active shooter incidents are among the by contacting Joseph Colombo at 938-2516 most dynamic acts of violence that we might or [email protected], or Christopher encounter,” Joe Colombo, DPTMS Chief of Hennen at 938-7092 or christopher.hennen@ Crest Unveiled Plans and Operations, said. “This year’s week usma.edu. Several hours before the big reveal, Class of 2015 cadets prepared the crest Closure alert: On Wednesday, during the emergency preparedness for the evening's Sponsor Appreciation and Crest Unveiling dinner April 13 exercise’s active shooter attack, the Visitors Center and West Point in the Cadet Mess Hall. See pages 3-4 for the story and more photos from Museum will be closed until 12:30 p.m. There will also be no official the event. Mike Strasser/PV bus tours throughout the day. 2 April 19, 2012 News and Features/Commentary Pointer View USMA directed to abolish 71 positions, employee RIF information available at CPAC By the Civilian Personnel (noncompetitive reassignments) in faculty positions and positions with Advisory Center those organizations. very unique qualifi cations; Those efforts were very • Requests to review their The U.S. Military Academy successful; however, there are still personal data (e.g.—veteran’s was directed by the Department of 12 employees who have not yet preference, service computation the Army to abolish 71 positions in been placed. USMA must have date, performance ratings) and Fiscal Year 2012. no more than 694 direct-funded an opportunity to update their As a result of these reductions, employees onboard by Sept. 30, education/experience; the command conducted a full 2012. • Training classes about RIF assessment of mission/functions, Therefore, USMA requested processes. The effective date of the identifying critical must do permission from the Secretary of RIF is Sept. 22; functions, duplicative/redundant the Army to conduct a Reduction • This RIF will be different than functions and new requirements. in Force. ones that have been conducted in To minimize the number As a result, the Civilian the past at West Point as the only of involuntary separations, the Personnel Advisory Center is in employees impacted are those command offered Voluntary the beginning process of conducting working for USMA (e.g.—not Separation Incentive Pay to a RIF. The workforce will see the Garrison, MEDDAC, DENTAC, employees (selected based on their following during the process: NEC employees). occupation), reassigned employees • Vacant positions that can be If you have any questions, to other positions and coordinated used for the RIF will be fi lled with contact Carol McQuinn, Human with other commands located at only temporary employees or by Resources Offi cer, or your servicing West Point to encourage them temporary promotion. Human Resources Specialist at to consider hiring employees Exceptions include Title 10 938-3943. “Pinwheels for Prevention”: campaign to strengthen family SHARP Submitted by ACS’ Family For example, let’s consider this budget planning could be helpful. And, best of all, Army Response Team Advocacy Program situation: a PCS move for a family Again, the family can contact Army Community Service offers all these 24/7 Sexual Assault is coming up and the family has Community Service, this time to services as a “one stop shop.” All Response Coordinators “Pinwheels for Prevention” two young children, both under meet with Financial Readiness to programs are located in the same • Shelley Ariosto, Garrison: is part of the observance of Child 4 years old. Moving can be a review its current fi nancial picture building. 914-382-8041; Abuse Prevention Month at West stressful experience for even the and how to stretch a dollar during This is a “snapshot” of how • Maj. Missy Rosol, USCC: 845-401-3476; Point. The pinwheels have been most seasoned Army family, and a a move. seeking out solutions can ease the • Lt. Col. Linda Emerson, Diversity distributed throughout New York as move with young children can add And, one more thing, the stress of a family. The focus is Officer: 845-590-1249; part of the statewide Prevent Child more questions than answers. Soldier and spouse might have to enhance and support the well- • Dr. Stephanie Marsh, USMAPS: 845- Abuse campaign as a demonstration The family can consult with questions as to how the move being of the family. When you see 938-1950. of the fast-growing belief that we Army Community Service’s might affect their children. a “Pinwheel for Prevention,” be Support or More Information can prevent—not just intervene in Relocation Readiness for helpful Contacting Family Advocacy at reminded of a grassroots campaign • DoD SafeHelpline: 877-995-5247; —child abuse and neglect. information on planning a successful Army Community Service can help that focuses on family strengths and • www.safehelpline.org. Prevention of child abuse is move, as well as obtain the most as Family Advocacy can provide solutions. more than the absence of child current information about its next age-appropriate information on To pick up your pinwheel and ACS, Bldg. 622. abuse—prevention is a way of duty station. child development and how parents to learn more about Child Abuse For more information, call thinking about solutions instead of Now as part of this move, can support their young children Prevention Month, stop by the Shelley Ariosto, Family Advocacy problems. money might be tight and perhaps through a move. display in the Common Area at Program Manager, at 938-3369.

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Mastin Kathy Eastwood Command Information Branch Chief, Staff Writer, 938-2015 See SUDOKU PUZZLE, Page 12 938-8366 Website: www.pointerview.com Pointer View News and Features April 19, 2012 3 Class of 2015 Crest unveiled, sponsors thanked for support Story and photos by “This is something that them and that’s how we came to choose our crest,” Welch said. Mike Strasser will mark our class from not Although the entire class had the chance to participate in Assistant Editor only this day forward—for the initial brainstorming, only the committee members were the rest of our cadet career— privy to the fi nal design. If anyone was wandering the Cadet but for our Army career and “That’s kind of the fun involved in creating some surprise Mess around 1 p.m. April 13, they the rest of our lives,” he said. and suspense in unveiling the crest in front of the entire would have gotten an early glimpse at the “When we think back on our class,” he said. Class of 2015 crest. The offi cial fi rst look class we will say—this crest You would think, year after year, creating an original crest would occur later that night at the Sponsor represents the Class of 2015. design would become diffi cult. After all, they’re required to Appreciation and Crest Unveiling dinner. That’s why this was so important be somewhat similar with the key elements being mandatory A group of plebes worked quickly to to us and had so many people (see sidebar below). Welch said originality wasn’t a problem bring the crest into the hall, then hoisted involved in making sure this is or even a consideration during the process. and suspended it from the poop deck. Some something we are going to be proud “We didn’t really think much about that,” Welch said. of them took a few cellphone snap shots but of. I’m very, very confi dent our class “We had the pictures and the ideas of what a traditional crest said they wouldn’t dare share them with anyone is going to be 100 percent behind this.” looks like. We spent some time looking at past crests, but we until the unveiling. It could have been cause for At the beginning of the year, a didn’t have any problems fi guring out how we would make disciplinary action. But mostly, it was shrouded in crest committee was formed with four ours unique or what we wanted on it. Really, with the ideas secrecy to preserve the surprise for the entire class regimental representatives, an assistant we came up with as a class and a committee, it wasn’t hard to see together. chairman and one representative from to be original.” “Literally that has been the driving point for us, each company. They solicited opinions The focus of their crest—the defi ning feature—is the just to see the looks on our classmates’ faces tonight,” and artwork from the entire class until bald eagle. Cadet Austin Welch, Ring and Crest Committee several designs captured the best ideas. These “What’s exciting about our crest is our eagle is very fi erce chairman, said. were presented to a few competing artists, who … you think of the eagle as a dominant predator and that’s When asked before the ceremony if he was confi dent essentially auditioned in front of the committee to what we wanted to portray with our eagle,” Welch said. “It’s that his classmates would unanimously approve of the fi nal render professional drawings of those ideas. exactly what we wanted to capture in our crest … we’re very design, he had no doubt. “When they sent those to us, the committee then voted on See CLASS CREST, Page 4 What’s the symbolism behind the class crest? There are fi ve elements to the West Point Class Crest retreat and accept defeat. Grasped within its talons are • The Class of 1987 was that bear signifi cant symbolism. As printed in the event arrows and olive branches, signifying readiness both the first to incorporate the program, the Class of 2015 identifi ed them as: in peace and in war. American Flag in its crest, • The American Flag: The American fl ag lies in • Saber and Sword: The Offi cer and Cadet Saber which became the standard for the background of the crest as a subtle reminder that all are bound together in the ribbon embroidered with our each class after. of our actions are employed to support and defend the motto. This serves as a consistent reminder of our past, Some classes added unique nation that we have sworn our allegiance to. It is a symbol present and future, both here at the academy and of our elements like chains, lightning, of freedom that stood with us at the beginning of our careers in the Army. The responsibilities entrusted to fire and tar buckets over the nation, and will continue to stand above us for all time. us through accepting the profession of arms are also years. • USMA: The USMA acronym serves as not emitted from this symbol. only a representation of our alma mater, but also an • “For Those We Lead”: This banner contains • Warren Miller, a local designer, embodiment of the core values placed upon each the motto of the Class of 2015. The motto, borne on a has built the crests since the cadet—Duty, Honor, Country. yellow ribbon, is wrapped around the Cadet’s Sword Class of 1992. • Eagle: The Eagle has been a key component of and Offi cer’s Saber. The yellow ribbon represents our West Point class crests since the beginning and with support for the Soldiers we will one day command; it • After the unveiling ceremony, good reason. The Bald Eagle is a symbol of our nation, is wrapped around our sword and saber signifying that the class crest will join the of freedom and of strength. For the Class of 2015, the our careers as cadets and one day as offi cers are all others in Crest Hall, on the eagle is aggressive and dives toward its foe, refusing to focused toward those we lead. third floor of Eisenhower Hall. 4 April 19, 2012 News and Features Pointer View (Left) Class of 2015 Cadet Daniel CLASS CREST, cont’d from Page 3 Rindone, class historian, talks about proud about that.” together … and, eventually, we will serve as the symbolism of the class crest Like the class motto—“For Those We officers together.” during the Sponsor Appreciation and Lead”—which adorns the class crest, both The dinner was also an opportunity for Crest Unveiling ceremony April 13 are developed early in the careers of West the class to thank their sponsors, who have at the Cadet Mess. There are five Point cadets. It would seem a certain amount served in support and mentorship roles for the elements to the Class Crest that bear of foresight is required to create a crest and plebes from the start. These are people who significant symbolism. (Below) As the motto that will come to define a class, long have welcomed cadets into their homes and crest is being raised inside the Cadet before they fully know themselves as a West treated them as family as they continue their Mess, Warren Miller explains some Point class. journey at West Point. of the details of the crest design to For the crest, Cadet Lance Charlton, Class “You establish a relationship with them Cadets William Goodwin and Austin of 2015 president, said the committee looked almost immediately,” Charlton said. “I know Welch, the class vice president and at the current status of the Army, and where it it’s true of my sponsor, and all the other cadets president, respectively. Miller, a former will be in the future when they join its ranks I’ve talked to have said that their sponsors West Point employee, owns a studio in as officers. As for the motto, “For Those were completely friendly from the moment Cornwall, and has been contracted by We Lead,” Charlton said all the new cadets they opened their doors. It’s like being a part the Directorate of Cadet Activities to were handed a piece of paper and everyone of a family.” build the crests since the Class of 1992. had the option of submitting an idea. Their With so many challenges involved with tactical team narrowed down the collection being a West Point cadet, it’s the simple things to a few of the best ones and the class voted like a home-cooked meal or sitting on a couch for their motto. to watch TV that become so gratifying, and “We’ve been given our motto and our sponsors provide that to them. class crest; that is our identity whether or “As a cadet, you try to stick with it every not it’s something we completely agreed on. single day and the sponsors are there to be that But it will be through the remainder of our backbone for us,” Charlton said. “This is an four years here that we get to put meaning opportunity for us to thank them for everything behind that identity,” Charlton said. “You they do for us.” can see how our class is becoming more cohesive and as time progresses we will get See Crest Unveiling photos at: to do more together, reach another milestone www.flickr.com/photos/west_point/ Pointer View News and Features April 19, 2012 5 Class of 2012 cadets write their West Point experience Story and photos by Kathy Eastwood why Cushman and Mrs. Jelks H. Cabaniss, Jr., Staff Writer the widow of Cushman’s best friend, fought to have Pershing’s words put back into the With little more than a month until Bugle Notes. graduation, the Class of 2012 had one more Pershing wrote a letter to the superintendent writing assignment to complete—an essay of West Point in 1919 reflecting on what the reflecting on its four years at West Point for academy meant to him, what the academy the 6th annual General of the Armies John J. stands for and how it was always his guide Pershing Reflective Essay competition. throughout his military career. The writing essay is a required part of Cushman said reflecting on and writing the MX400 Officership Capstone curriculum about a cadet’s four years at West Point with every cadet in the graduating class provides useful introspection. having a chance to receive one of 36 awards. “I think it is important for everyone to live Thirty-two bronze medallions were according to their set of standards,” Cushman presented to company level writers, three said. “The MX400 course is turning out to be silver medallions went to regimental writers invaluable for personal development.” and one gold medallion was given to the Class of 2012 Cadet Devin Redding, H-4, overall brigade winner who wrote the best reflected on her years at West Point and some essay. of the hard lessons she learned. Retired Lt. Gen. John H. Cushman (Class “I was never open to criticism,” Redding of 1944) said he was upset that the words said. “But I learned how to take it in stride. spoken by General of the Armies John J. An incident in the West Point Leader Pershing was taken out of the Bugle Notes, Development Course was a wake-up call for which is the book of required information me because I realized I had to take ownership Class of 2012 Cadet Alexander Pagoulatos, G-2, received the gold medallion at for plebes, also known as the Cadet’s Bible. of my own leadership development and the 6th annual General of the Armies John J. Pershing Reflective Essay Awards This exclusion was one of the reasons See PERSHING AWARDS, Page 6 luncheon April 13 at the West Point Club. He is pictured shaking the hand of retired Lt. Gen. John H. Cushman, one of the founders of the competition. 6 April 19, 2012 News and Features Pointer View

PERSHING AWARDS, cont’d from Page 5

development as an individual.” a much richer life than one of Silver medallions went to success. three regimental winners: Class “It was an emotional moment of 2012 Cadets Chelsea Prahl, for me, knowing that I never D-3; Daniel Livolsi, B-4; and understood my hero or what Reanna Johnson, G-1. Class of inspired him,” he said. “I had spent 2012 Cadet Alexander Pagoulatos, my entire cadet career trying to G-2, received the gold Pershing succeed for the sake of success Medallion. Pagoulatos reflected itself. I went so far as to neglect on his four years at the academy relationships and my most basic by reflecting on his grandfather. priorities in this vain endeavor. “I took a lot of lessons from my “When things get difficult, grandparents that I applied here (at one must focus on (his or her) the academy),” Pagoulatos said. priorities to make the right “I wrote about my grandfather, decision. Finally, when things get who came from Greece. I always difficult, one must find balance tried to be the best, worked for in (his or her) life. I realized that (Above, right) The gold the highest marks and excelled my grandfather’s success was medallion was presented to in sports, because that’s what I not the end-state, but merely the the overall brigade-level winner, thought he did.” byproduct of a balanced, selfless Class of 2012 Cadet Alexander Pagoulatos’ essay is about his life well lived. When I grasped that Pagoulatos from Company G-2. grandfather, whom he admired as a idea, my entire understanding of (Above, left) Maj. Christopher Kliewer, Company E-1 tactical officer, presents Class of 2012 Cadet hero, because he strove to become success changed and, with it, my Kristina-Noel Donohue the bronze award during the 6th annual 2012 John J. Pershing Writing a success in a foreign country. appreciation of West Point.” Award luncheon April 13 at the West Point Club. In all, 32 bronze medallions were awarded. Class Pagoulatos strove for the same The contest was sponsored by of 2012 Cadets Chelsea Prahl, D-3; Daniel Livolsi, B-4; and Reanna Johnson, G-1, received the thing at West Point. the William E. Simon Center for silver medallions and the top award was presented to Class of 2012 Cadet Alexander Pagoulatos When his grandfather passed, the Professional Military Ethic from Company G-2. he realized his grandfather had and the Association of Graduates. Pointer View News and Features April 19, 2012 7 Hundreds of cadets will compete at annual Sandhurst Competition West Point Public Affairs Academy, Australia’s Royal Military Press Release College at Duntroon and Spanish Military Academy. More than 400 cadets from military Teams are comprised of eight men and academies and universities around the world one woman. The competition consists of 11 will compete in the 46th annual Sandhurst different events ranging from marksmanship Military Skills Competition from 6 a.m.-4 to water crossings and tests individual and p.m. Saturday at Camp Buckner. team military skills as well as athletic The competition is free and open to the proficiency. public. Spectator parking will be indicated Teams accumulate points during along Route 293. Information about where the rigorous competition, and have the to go to best view the competition will be opportunity to earn up to 1,000 points provided at the Sandhurst Visitor’s Booth. throughout the course. The defending champion team from The competition originated in 1967 West Point’s Company B-3—one of 36 when the Royal Military Academy teams from the Corps of Cadets—will Sandhurst presented a sword to the U.S. attempt to retain the title against teams from Military Academy. The inscription on the the U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force sword reads: “To provide the Corps of Academy; as well as eight select university Cadets with a challenging and rewarding ROTC teams and one from the U.S. Military regimental skills competition, which will Academy Preparatory School. enhance professional development and In addition, several international military excellence in selected Soldier teams are invited to compete, to include skills.” From then on, an annual event has Who will be the Sandhurst winner this year? Will the squad from Company B-3 returning competitors from the United been held to do just that. successfully defend its title? The answers to these questions will be revealed Kingdom’s Royal Military Academy For details on the competition, Saturday, with the competition beginning 6 a.m. and ending with an awards ceremony Sandhurst, Canada’s Royal Military visit www.usma.edu/dmi/sandhurst_ at Eisenhower Hall. File Photo College, Afghanistan’s National Military competition.htm. 8 April 19, 2012 News and Features Pointer View Cadet Activities Update Portuguese Language Club: Members of the Portuguese Language Club departed West Point April 12 for Washington, D.C., where they interacted with Brazilian military members at the Brazilian Army Commission.

Skeet and Trap Team: The West Point Skeet and Trap Team competed at the College Clay Cup held near Boston April 13-14. Competition included teams from Harvard, Yale, MIT, Northeastern, University of Vermont and Trinity College. West Point took second place overall, losing to Yale by only two targets. Individual honors went to Class of 2013 Cadet Rob Downey with a second-place finish in Skeet and Class of 2014 Cadet Whitney Strong with a third-place finish in Trap.

Scuba Club: The Scuba Club welcomed 13 new divers to its community April 14-Sunday. The team members braved cold water temperatures of 43 degrees to get their certification. Students were able to view sunken cars and boats and enjoy a deep dive to 60 feet.

Climbing Team: For the third consecutive weekend, From left to right: IBM Finance Director Steve Lasher, Treasurer Rob Del Bene, Class of 2012 Cadet Elliot the West Point Climbing Team donned harnesses and Thomas, CFO Mark Loughridge, Class of 2014 Cadet Nathaniel Rollings and Controller Jim Kavanaugh. chalk bags for an indoor climbing competition April 14. The Collegiate Climbing Series Regional Championship is a season-long competition, culminating in the region Cadets and IBM: Building a smarter planet final at The Gravity Vault in Chatham, N.J. The day began with Army’s point total well below By Class of 2012 Cadet Elliot Thomas of speaking roles, as two cadets briefed a fundamental analysis that of powerhouse RIT, whose women climbed strong of IBM’s 2011 financial position and business ratios directly all season to land the team atop the regional standings. For a day dedicated to business leadership, finance and to IBM’s CFO, treasurer and controller. Still, the cadets understood that their second-place finish organizational transformation, the Department of Social Having completed SS394: Financial Statement Analysis was not immune to a last-minute attack by the University Sciences hosted Mark Loughridge, Chief Financial Officer with Dr. Steven Bloom, one of the course instructors, the at Buffalo, nor were the RIT Tigers infallible. After four and Senior Vice President of IBM Corporation, along with cadets delivered a polished and insightful analysis from their hours of intense climbing, the regional competition was select members of the IBM finance team March 28. capstone project last term. officially over. Despite standout efforts all season from Loughridge’s first visit to West Point served two distinct Speaking in a SOSH Conference Room packed with IBM Class of 2014 Cadet Christopher Price, team captain, and purposes, one of which was to brief financial economics executives, West Point cadets and instructors; Class of 2014 Class of 2012 Cadet Scott Mead, RIT’s women were too to cadets on IBM’s unique path and restructuring of the Cadet Nathaniel Rollings, an EECS major; and Class of 2012 consistent to overcome in the aggregate point total, which company’s business model since the early 1990s. Cadet Elliot Thomas, an Economics major, demonstrated included the top three men and top three women from each Epitomizing the Information Technology industry’s how favorably IBM compares to the innovative computer team. Still, West Point finished second out of 10 competing quintessential “phoenix rising from the ashes,” IBM shifted device powerhouse and Wall Street “Cinderella” Apple, Inc. schools. Price and Mead took first and third in the region its competitive strategy, Loughridge said, from a reliance on on a variety of strategic and financial performance measures. based on overall individual scores, respectively. commodity hardware sales to five distinct high-value business IBM’s rare visit afforded the cadets an opportunity to Class of 2013 Cadet Jacob Carpenter finished a segments. display the business skills, knowledge and tools of analysis personal-best 13th and Class of 2013 Cadet Matthew This saved the company from the brink of financial they gained here at USMA directly to one of the most Fitzgerald scored points for the team with a ninth-place collapse and propelling it forward today as one of the world’s renowned finance teams in American business. finish. foremost and well-managed IT companies. As a result, IBM will now offer cadets summer Advanced The other purpose of Loughridge’s visit required a reversal Individual Academic Development opportunities. Pointer View News and Features April 19, 2012 9 Third Regiment takes on training challenges Wolfpack teams tackle Camp Buckner obstacles and more during regimental training day By Class of 2012 Cadet Sean Eyre II 3rd Regiment, S2

West Point’s 3rd Regiment conducted a day of training and team building at Camp Buckner April 7. Cadets in the regiment were divided into teams of about 20 and bussed out to Camp Buckner, and there they faced the challenges that the battalions constructed over a period of nearly six hours. As rain drizzled out of the morning sky, the first teams arrived and received their instructions. They were told the general layout of the course and given simple instructions: don’t leave anyone behind and don’t cross through the main parking lot. To a cry of “Three, two, one, Go Wolfpack,” the teams were released to run to the first site. The Inferno Obstacle Course was managed by 2nd Battalion, and included a vault, a wall climb, a low crawl, lunges and buddy carries. Cadets were required to complete as many circuits of it as possible in the 15 minutes allotted to their team on the course. Thoroughly covered in mud, the cadets then ran down to 1st Battalion’s site, the Outback. On the parade field, cadets were required to complete a series of exercises. They were given a number of repetitions to complete and allowed to split them up amongst their teammates. After burpees, push-ups, bear crawls, pull-ups, dips and more buddy carries, the teams ran on to the last site. Ran by 3rd Battalion, the Arctic site required cadets to push a Humvee, flip a gigantic tire 35 times and perform log presses. Each challenge was tackled as a team. When the site was complete the cadets sprinted to the finish line. From start to finish, cadets worked hard and cooperated to overcome the challenges placed in front of them. Returning to West Point, they were greeted by their company spirit staffs who were busy cooking up food. It was a great day of spirit, motivation, teamwork and training. Congratulations to Team 32 from Company I-3, who completed the competition with the best time. (Editor’s Note: Thanks to Cadets Sean Eyre, Michael Van Oteghm, Heather Newstrom and Maj. Catherine Babbit for providing the story, photos and editorial support. If you’d like to contribute a story to the Pointer View, Cadets got muddy as they crawled through the dirt at the Inferno site, one of several obstacles contact Eric Bartelt at 938-2015 or email [email protected].) to negotiate during the 3rd Regiment’s training event at Camp Buckner. Photos by Maj. Catherine Babbit

(Above) Cadets work together to push a Humvee at the Arctic site. That wasn’t the only heavy lifting at the 3rd Regiment’s training event at Camp Buckner. (Right) Cadets on the D-3 team work together to flip a tire at the Arctic site. Each team had to flip the tire 35 times. 10 April 19, 2012 At Your Leisure Pointer View

Days of Remembrance Observance Luncheon scheduled for 4:30-7:30 p.m. May 4 at Trophy Point. The Software Orientation and a Keyboard Typing Skills Lab. The Installation Equal Opportunity Office and the William alternate weather site is Robinson Auditorium. Courses are given in Jefferson Hall, fourth floor, Room E. Simon Center for the Professional Military Ethic will The event is free. The guest speaker is still to be 414 (IETD Classroom) through July 27. be hosting this year’s Days of Remembrance Observance determined. Courses are open to cadets, USMAPS cadet candidates Luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today at the West Point For more information, contact Master Sgt. Timothy and computer users from any USMA activity. Club Grand Ballroom. Morgan at [email protected] or call 845-938-8456. For more information, call Thomas Gorman at 938-1186 The guest speaker for the event is Rabbi Jacob Jungreis, or send an email to [email protected]. For course Rabbi of the Israel Center of Canarsie, Director of Yeshiva Paperclips, Etc. anniversary celebration dates, go to the IETD Course Calendar at http://usma-portal/ Ateres Yisroel Day School and a member of the Museum of Join Paperclips, Etc. for its 15th anniversary and Customer dean/staff/ietd/training/Pages/default.aspx. Jewish Heritage’s Speakers Bureau. Appreciation Day from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 8 at 667A Ruger The special guest for the luncheon is Robert Morgenthau, Road. West Point Community Diving Club former New York District Attorney. A ceremony will take place in front of the building at 11 The West Point Community Diving Club is offering learn- There is a fee and tickets can be purchased in advance a.m. Afterward, go to the store to see vendor displays while to-dive lessons at Crandall Pool in the Arvin Cadet Physical from a unit/department representative or at the door. enjoying food, music and prizes. Development Center. The event is free for cadets. Cadets can sign up online. For more information, contact Debbie Storms, Paperclips, All ages and experience levels are welcome. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Timothy Etc. manager, at 845-446-1381/1387. The ability to swim is a prerequisite. Morgan, USCC EOA, at 938-8456 or Master Sgt. Joe Willis, Lessons are offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, USMA EOA, at 938-7082. West Point School Board elections Wednesday and Friday and from 11 a.m.-noon Saturday. The West Point School Board announced that an election There are also noon-1 p.m. and 1-2 p.m. Saturday lessons Experienced Rider Motorcycle Course class will be held May 9 to fill four vacancies on the board. when available. The West Point Safety Office is offering an Experienced School officials would like to encourage all interested For more information, contact diving coach Ron Kontura Rider Motorcycle Course class from 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday community members to submit petitions to run for a position at [email protected] or 938-4207. in A Lot, just above Michie Stadium. on the West Point School Board. The Experienced Rider Motorcycle Course is for Petitions are currently available in the following locations: 2012 Army Summer Sports Camps motorcyclists who want to sharpen their skills. This course • Office of the NY&VA DDESS Superintendent, Bldg. This summer the following sports camps will be held at is mandatory for anyone who does not have a valid MSF card 705; West Point: boys and girls basketball, track and field, distance/ and wants to operate his or her motorcycle on post. • Office of the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare cross country, co-ed diving, hockey, boys lacrosse, boys The class holds only six students at a time. The pre- and Recreation, Bldg. 681; and girls soccer, softball, sprint football team camp, co-ed requisite is the Basic Rider Course. • Office of School Liaison, Bldg. 695. swimming, co-ed tennis, co-ed volleyball and boys wrestling. For more information or to sign up for the courses, go to School websites with parent information: For more information or to register, call 845-446-5007, https://apps.imcom.army.mil/AIRS/default.aspx. • WPES: www.am.dodea.edu/ny_va/westpoint/ ext. 119, or visit www.goarmysports.com for more camp elementary; specific information. Basic Rider Motorcycle Course classes • WPMS: www.am.dodea.edu/ny_va/westpoint/middle. The West Point Safety Office is offering Basic Rider The completed petition, with the signature of one Employment Opportunity Motorcycle Course classes during the months of March, April eligible voter, must be returned to the NY&VA DDESS There is an employment opportunity for a nursery director and May to the staff and faculty and the cadets. Superintendent’s Office by Monday for names to be placed at Thayer Hall for the West Point 10:30 a.m. Gospel Service The dates of the classes for the staff and faculty are: on the official ballot. on Sundays. • Wednesday-April 26, 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m.; School Board members are elected by parents of children The hours needed is usually between 10 a.m.-noon. A • May 2-3 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. attending school at West Point Elementary and Middle Schools background check and certification are required. For more information on location or to sign up for the and serve a two-year term; however, a two-year commitment For more information, contact Chaplain Miller Eichelberger courses, go to https://apps.imcom.army.mil/AIRS/default. is not required. at 938-5965 or email [email protected]. aspx. Three positions will fill two-year terms and one position The dates of the classes for the cadets are: will fill a one-year term. Positions will be based on number • April 27-29; of votes. Voting is scheduled for May 9 at a location to be • May 4-6. See the website above for location and time. determined. WPS PTO general membership meeting The Basic Rider Motorcycle Course is nearly a 15-hour If you are interested in running for the School Board and The West Point Schools Parent Teacher Organization will program that provides classroom and actual motorcycle would like to contact current board members, call the DSO hold elections for the 2012-13 school year Executive Board at operator training in a controlled, off-street environment. at 938-3506 for contact information. the general membership meeting at 4:30 p.m. today in the West If you have a bike and helmet, please bring them with you. Point Elementary School Cafeteria/Multi-Purpose Room. Bikes and helmets are available for use if needed. BBC Foundation accepting scholarship applications Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation is accepting Volkssport Club of West Point walk West Point Duathlon scholarship applications from high school and undergraduate The Volkssport Club of West Point will have its first group The Cadet Alpine Ski Team is hosting the second annual college students of West Point family housing residents for walk of the spring season at 10:15 a.m. Sunday at the Fort West Point Duathlon (run two miles, bike 14 miles and run the 2012-13 academic year. Montgomery Battle Site Visitors Center in Fort Montgomery. two miles) April 29. The start point will be at North Dock. To apply for these scholarships, go to the Foundation’s There are 5km and 10km trails on natural surface and The event is open to the public and includes military website, bbcommunitiesfoundation.org, and print, complete paved walks. There are hills and steps, so sturdy shoes and division, age group divisions and two other special divisions. and submit the application and all required materials to walking sticks are recommended. The West Point community is welcome to cheer on the Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation, 10 Campus The trail goes through the historic battle site, Fort Clinton, racers and participate as well. For more information, visit Boulevard, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Bear Mountain Trailside Zoo and into Bear Mountain State www.westpointduathlon.com. The application deadline has been extended to May 15. Park. The walk is free with AVA credit. To register, go to www.active.com/triathlon/west-point- For more information, call 845-446-4709 or www.ava. ny/west-point-duathlon-2012. Free Computer Training org/clubs/westpoint. Contact Danica Elliott, West Point Duathlon race director, The Information, Education and Technology Division is at 512-653-4234 with any questions. offering free computer courses. Book signings The courses include Microsoft Office 2007 software such There will be a couple of upcoming book signings. Asian-Pacific Heritage Month observance as Outlook,Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and SharePoint James Wilhite, author of “They Answered the Call,” will The Asian-Pacific Heritage Month observance is 2010. Other courses offered are Computer Hardware and See “WHAT’S HAPPENING,” Page 12 Pointer View At Your Leisure April 19, 2012 11

Earth Day Hudson River Clean Up • “It’s time to talk about it! Connect. Mother’s Day Brunch Round 2 starts at 7 p.m. Join Better Opportunities for Single Respect. Prevent sexual violence;” The traditional Mother’s Day Brunch at How to Enter: Soldiers and the Directorate of Public Works • “One is two many;” the West Point Club will be held May 13. Two • Cadets can only sign-up at the West from 2-5 p.m. today at North Dock for their • “Not in MY Corps!” seatings are available. Point Club Business Office from 10 a.m.-4:30 annual Earth Day event. The contest is open through Monday. The seatings take place at the Pierce p.m., Monday-Friday, until April 24; Lunch will be provided following the Bring your completed poster to Army Dining Room from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and in the • All other FMWR eligible patrons (ages clean up at the North Dock picnic area. Community Service, Bldg. 622. Grand Ballroom from 2-4 p.m. 18 and over) can sign-up at Leisure Travel Everyone is welcome to participate. Winners will be contacted after Tuesday. Special pricing for families with a Services only, in the FMWR Fitness Center For more information, call 938-6497. For more information, call Shelley deployed spouse is available. from 8 a.m.-4:15p.m., Monday- Friday until Ariosto, Family Advocacy Program Manager, Club members receive a 10 percent April 24; West Point Recycling Center Earth at 938-3369 or email shelley.ariosto@ discount. • Appropriate ID cards are required for all Day Open House us.army.mil. To make reservations, call 938-5120. those entering the raffle and will be checked; Join FMWR, BBC and the Directorate of • All sign-ups must be done in person Public Works from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday at ACS closed April 26 ACS’ 2012 Army Emergency Relief during the hours stated above; the West Point Recycling Center, Bldg. 1379, Army Community Service will be closed Campaign is ongoing • There will be no exceptions made to the for an Earth Day celebration for recycled for the Family Assistance Center Exercise The Army Emergency Relief campaign above policies. crafts, T-shirts, giveaways and food. from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 26. will run through May 15 helping to make Winners will be drawn April 24 and For more information, call 938-8229. For more information, call 938-4621. Soldiers and their families Army Strong. notified via phone and email April 25. For more information, call Amy Winners are responsible for picking up 2012-13 Part-day Preschool Lee CDC MOMC Festival—Heros for the Future Weyhrauch at 938-5839. their tickets from LTS or the West Point Club enrollment The Month of the Military Child festival (cadets only) by noon April 26 or the tickets The enrollment for children in the is scheduled for noon-3 p.m. April 28 at the will be given to another entrant. Lee Child Development Center Part-day Victor Constant Ski Lodge. Raffle winners will be responsible for Preschool for military families runs through There will be kids’ crafts, activities, Round Pond reservations (updated) their own transportation to and from the 2012 Friday. The dates for civilian children will be entertainment and lunch. Come dressed as The Round Pond Recreation Area is now NFL Draft. Monday-April 27. your favorite superhero. There is a minimal open for the season. Round Pond’s hours If there is interest, LTS may run a shuttle For more information, call Kim Tague at fee for this event. of operation are 8 a.m.-6 p.m., seven days to and from the draft for a minimal fee, to be 938-3921. There is no charge for families with a a week. determined after the winners are drawn. deployed spouse and children under the age To make reservations or for more Visit www.NFL.com/draft/2012 for Available classes at Arts & Crafts of one. Tickets will be on sale now until April information, call 845-938-2503. additional information on the draft. Shop 25 at the Stony and Lee Child Development The West Point Arts & Crafts Shop has Centers. 2012 Round Pond hunting and fishing Black and Gold nomination awards classes available. This event will be held rain or shine. information (updated) This is a reminder that nominations for the There are free sewing classes from 9:30 For more information, call 938-3921. The Round Pond office is open for the 3rd Quarter Black and Gold Volunteer Awards a.m.-noon Saturday and April 28. Bring two sale of N.Y. State fishing/hunting licenses are due by May 4. yards of fabric and a sewing machine. ACS Financial Readiness April and West Point permits. The 3rd Quarter FY12 Black and Gold There is a Ladies Night Out involving workshop Reservations can still be made by Volunteer Award Ceremony is scheduled for pottery painting in flip flops scheduled from The Army Community Service is offering telephone during hours of operation, 8 a.m.- 10 a.m. June 7 at Army Community Service. 4:30-6:30 p.m. April 26. There is a minimal a financial readiness workshop called “Saving 4:30 p.m., seven days a week. Take the opportunity to recognize the cost. Registration required at westpointmwr. for your Future” from noon-1 p.m. April 30. For more information, call 938-2503. West Point community’s volunteers. com/art. The workshop is held at ACS, Bldg. 622. An information paper outlining criteria For more information, call 938-4812. To register, call 938-5839. West Point 5K/10K (updated) and eligibility can be found at www. Registration is ongoing for the 8th annual westpointmwr.com. Get your swing started Swing Into Golf Lunch Special West Point 5K/10K on May 12. For more information, call 938-3655. Join the West Point Golf Course for Purchase lunch at the snack bar Monday To register, go to active.com and type in this free clinic given by the Golf Pro, Rich through Friday during the month of April the keyword “West Point” or call 938-6497 Coming to the West Point Bowling Giordano, from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday. from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the West Point Golf for more details. Center For more information, call 938-2435. Course. Receive a token for a bucket of range Cops and Rodders will be having a Bring the children for Time for Tots Lunch balls. Decade’s Car Show from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. after Bowling from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every ACS’ Mobilization and Deployment For more information, call 938-2435. the race. The proceeds will benefit WTU, Tuesday beginning May 7. April workshop schedule BOSS and Team Red, White and Blue. Tots bowl two games that include rental AFTB Leadership Enhancement Series is Kids Bike Rodeo BOSS will also be holding a cookoff from shoes, a small fountain soda and a slice of scheduled from 2-3 p.m. the next two weeks The annual Kids Bike Rodeo, presented 11 a.m.-2 p.m., with an awards ceremony at pizza for a minimal cost. to include: by the Directorate of Emergency Services noon. Join the Monday Night Barbecue Adult • Meeting Management, Monday; and FMWR, is scheduled from 10 a.m.-noon Prizes will be given for the following and Youth League, which is a two-person • Coaching and Mentoring, April 30. May 5 at the West Point Elementary School. categories: appetizer, barbecue and dessert. team consisting of one adult and one youth To register for the workshops, call Amy- Meet Daren the D.A.R.E. lion and learn For more information or to sign up, call in regular league format. Jo Johnson at 938-5654. about bike safety and security. Open to West Courtney Chidgey at 938-6497. Entries for The league bowls a short season with Point, Town of Highlands and DOD civilian the cookoff are needed by May 10. an old fashioned barbecue at the end of the Family Advocacy Poster Contest children. season. As part of the observance for Sexual This event will be held rain or shine. NFL Draft ticket raffle Come join the Thursday Night Cosmic No Assault Awareness Month, Family Advocacy For more information, call 938-0249. USAA has sponsored 18 pairs of tickets Tap League. A unique bowling format where is hosting a poster contest. available for Day 2 of the 2012 NFL Draft men’s rolls of 9 or 10 count as a strike and Use your artistic talents (poster board, Cinco de Mayo Lunch Fiesta April 27, the second and third rounds of the women’s rolls of 8, 9 or 10 count as a strike paint, collage, etc.) to create a poster based Join the West Point Club from 11 a.m.- draft. Leisure Travel Services will be holding while playing to cosmic light. from one of the following four themes: 1:30 p.m. May 5 for lunch and celebrate Cinco a raffle for these tickets. Teams consist of four people. Both • “Hurts One. Affects all ... Preventing de Mayo. Enjoy the flavors of Mexico. The 2012 NFL Draft is being held at leagues begin at 7 p.m. May 7. sexual assault is everyone’s duty;” For more information, call 938-5255. Radio City Music Hall in New York City. For more information, call 938-2140. 12 April 19, 2012 At Your Leisure Pointer View NOW SHOWING Keller Corner in the movie theater at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752 Join the Keller Healthy Thursday Challenge medicine cabinet. Friday—John Carter, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Commit yourself to a healthier lifestyle with Keller’s Do you have expired or old medications laying around Healthy Thursday Challenge. KACH believes that fitness and your house? Bring them by the PX between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday—Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, PG, exercise, along with a healthy diet, are part of the building April 28 for disposal during National Prescription Drug Take 7:30 p.m. blocks of a healthy and happier you. Back Day. Saturday—This Means War, PG-13, Use our weekly challenges as a way to jump start your new NPDTBD provides a venue for persons who want to 9:30 p.m. healthy lifestyle. A little healthy competition is good for us all. dispose of expired, unwanted and unused prescription drugs. The theater schedule also can be found at Be sure to visit our Facebook page and tell us about your www.shopmyexchange.com progress. This week’s challenge—Hike and seek. Keller pharmacy closures Find a trail and go for a nature walk. Explore all the The KACH pharmacy will be closed on the following wonders Mother Nature has to offer. Reap the benefits of days through May: connecting with nature. • Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon, for a training exercise; Not only is the scenery more appealing than the gym • May 19, all day, for automation equipment upgrades; when you exercise outdoors, but you also receive more • May 28, all day, for the observance of Memorial Day. benefits. Connecting with nature during exercise not only We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to atLifeWorks Balfour Beatty Communities improves your body, but it also improves your mood and serving you in the future. National Walk at Lunch Day overall well-being. • —BBC invites you Childbirth Education to join other working Americans around the country for Got Drugs? Turn in your unused or expired medication Keller works hard to provide expecting parents with the National Walk at Lunch Day, noon Wednesday, starting at for safe disposal resources and education they need to be well prepared for 132 Bartlett Loop. It’s a simple way to achieve a healthier Keeping expired, unwanted or unused medications in their little one’s arrival. lifestyle. A brown bag lunch and water will be provided. homes may result in prescription drug abuse. Each day, We invite you to join the next child birthing course from The first 10 registrants will receive pedometers. approximately 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high 6-8 p.m. May 15 to learn more about the skills expecting moms To register for this event, contact Jodi Gellman at 845- for the first time. and dads-to-be need to prepare for parenthood. 446-6407 or email [email protected]. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs For more information on Keller’s child birthing course, are obtained from family and friends, including the home contact Debbie Peddy at 845-938-3210. Command Channel 8/23 April 19-26 , cont’d from Page 10 Army Newswatch Today, Friday and Monday through April 26 sign his book from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. is welcome to attend these events. 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. today at the West Point Bookstore, fourth floor of Thayer For a full schedule of events and additional information, The Point Hall. visit www.kosciuszkoatwestpoint.org/catalog.html or Today, Friday and Monday through April 26 Richard Adams, author of “The Parting,” will sign his contact [email protected]. 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. book from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the West Point Bookstore. For more information on the book signings, contact Department of Chemistry and Life Science lecture Alexis Rice at 938-2121 or email [email protected]. The Department of Chemistry and Life Science is sponsoring a lecture with guest speaker, Dr. Michael E. West Point Glee Club concert Webber from the University of Texas at Austin, at 7:45 The West Point Glee Club will present a joint concert p.m. May 10 at Robinson Auditorium. with the New Jersey Youth Chorus at 2 p.m. Saturday at The title of the lecture is “Global Energy Trends.” Eisenhower Hall Theatre. This concert is free and open to Webber is the associate director of the Center for the public. International Energy and Environmental Policy, co- director of the Clean Energy Incubator at the Austin Annual USMA Kosciuszko Observance and Technology Incubator and assistant professor of Mechanical Conference Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He trains West Point will hold its annual Thaddeus Kosciuszko a new generation of energy leaders through research and Memorial Observance April 28 at the Kosciuszko education at the intersection of engineering, policy and Monument immediately following the Cadet Review. commercialization.

The American Association of the Friends of Kosciuszko For more information, contact Maj. Walt Rittger, course 2 Page See SUDOKU SOLUTION, at West Point will hold their annual conference from 10:30 director for Advanced General Chemistry, Department of a.m.-4:15 p.m. April 27 at the West Point Club. Everyone Chemistry and Life Science, at 845-938-3801. The Exchange rolls out new children’s wear prices By Alvaro Portilla Fortunately, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service The Exchange recognizes that investing in kids doesn’t have to break the bank as it has unveiled a new pricing strategy for all children’s in the stores, making it easy for parents to outfit their kids A recent North Dakota State University study found that wear. without busting the budget.” the average American household spends about 3.8 percent of The strategy consists of five price points: $5, $10, two for Styles included in the USMA Exchange’s new children’s its income on clothes. With children consistently growing out $15, $15 and $20. wear pricing strategy (excluding furnishings, accessories, of shirts, pants and dresses or wanting the latest and greatest “From shirts to sleepwear, we are dedicated to helping jackets and coats) range from exclusive brands such as Buzz brands, keeping the kids in new attire can prove to be an growing families,” USMA Exchange’s General Manager Cuts and Ponytails to nationally-recognized labels including expensive endeavor. Michel Weisshaar said. “The price points are clearly marked Nautica, Union Bay, Levi’s and Skechers, among others. Pointer View Army and Community Sports April 19, 2012 13 Ortenzo rips eight hits, Army softball sweeps Bucknell—now 9-3 in PL Women’s Tennis By Mady Salvani Army Athletic Communications sweeps Bucknell, Sophomore shortstop April Ortenzo went 8-for-8 with two RBI and five runs scored with senior catcher Rachael Duval and junior goes undefeated second baseman Alex Reynolds each driving in four runs and By Pamela Flenke scoring three times as Army banged Army Athletic out 30 hits completing a four- Communications game sweep of Bucknell by taking both ends of a Patriot League Army women’s tennis doubleheader Sunday at Becker finished undefeated in Field in Lewisburg, Pa. regular season Patriot Ortenzo went 3-for-3 with an League contests for the 10th RBI and two runs scored, and consecutive season after a freshman hurlers Morgan Lashley home win over Bucknell and Jules Steurer combined on a April 14. two-hit shutout as the Black Knights The Black Knights (26-15, 9-3 PL) opened with an 11-0 swept the Bison, 7-0, at five-inning defeat of the Bison. Malek Courts to shutout The Black Knights trounced the all conference foes for the Bison in a 13-2 nightcap decision Sophomore shortstop April Ortenzo went 8-for-8 with two second straight year. with Lashley recording her fourth runs batted in and five runs scored to help lead Army to a Army (19-6, 5-0 PL) straight victory this weekend to set doubleheader sweep of Bucknell Sunday. Eric Bartelt/PV took two-of-three doubles a school single-season win record with knocking out starter Alex (4-for-5) drove in Nguyen, who matches from Bucknell (3- with 22. MacLean (3-18) after yielding a stole second base and moved to 16, 1-3 PL) to capture the Ortenzo went 5-for-5 with an leadoff double to Johnson followed third on the throwing error by the first point of the contest. The RBI and three runs scored with by Cleinmark’s run-scoring single. catcher, from third base. Black Knights’ number one Duval and Reynolds each knocking Courtney Conover took over the After being held scoreless doubles loss was the first in three runs and scoring twice, circle and issued back-to-back through nine innings in the twinbill, setback for Army against along with two RBI and four hits walks to load the bases in setting Bucknell scored a pair of runs in the a conference foe since the by senior first baseman Alexis the stage for Ortenzo’s sacrifice bottom of the fifth inning to draw to 2010 season finale against AuBuchon, as Army exploded for fly scoring Cleinmark for a 9-0 4-2 on a two-run double by Mallory the Bison. 18 hits, one shy of its season-high advantage. Lyons. Black Knight pairs 19, in the second game. Before calling the game in the Touched for two hits in that junior Erin Colton and After getting just one hit in the fifth inning on the mercy rule, Army frame, Lashley stranded a runner sophomore Jamila Paul, and first inning of the opener, Army added a pair of runs in the top half at second on a flyout en route to sophomores Margaret Iliev bunched together five hits along with AuBuchon’s one-out single retiring four straight batters before and Carly Riney collected with a pair of errors to bat around driving in Ortenzo and sophomore turning over the circle to Steuer in their second victories in as and plated seven runs in the second right fielder Marina Northup’s the seventh with Army in front 13-2. many days. inning. sacrifice fly to the center fielder The Black Knights extended their Colton and Paul defeated Senior center fielder Reanna delivering Nguyen in closing out lead to 7-2 scoring three runs on Courtney Casey and Lydia Johnson (2-for-4) and freshman the scoring. five hits along with an error in the Colvin, 8-3, at No. 2 Junior Erin Colton teamed with designated player Ali Cleinmark (3- Lashley allowed just one hit, sixth on RBI singles by Reynolds, doubles, while Iliev and sophomore Jamila Paul for an 8-3 at for-3) ripped back-to-back singles walked two and struck out two of AuBuchon and Johnson. Riney knocked off Demi No. 2 doubles and then won at No. 1 to start off the inning with Duval the 15 batters she faced over four Army sent 11 batters to the plate Iepueras and Lauren Boone, singles 7-5, 6-1 over Bucknell’s Demi delivering Johnson from third innings to record the decision. in a six-run seventh with Duval 8-2, at No. 3 doubles. Iepueras. Mike Strasser/PV base on a sacrifice fielder’s choice In the nightcap decision, (2-for-5) driving in three runs in The singles contests RBI. Senior third baseman Clara Army jumped out to a 1-0 lead that frame. After ripping a leadoff proved to be the tightest of the conference season for Army, yet the Black Navarro’s double (her second of the on Nguyen’s (2-for-4) RBI single homer over the fence in left field, Knights still managed to earn four of the victories in straight sets. season) knocked in Cleinmark and driving in Duval, who reached on a she singled home a pair of runs off Daria Tuzhikova pushed Iliev into a three-set battle before the Army Duval for a 3-0 lead. fielder’s choice. MacLean (3-19), Conover who took over in relief. sophomore prevailed 3-6, 6-4, 10-2 at No. 4 singles. Iliev improved to Back-to-back hits by Ortenzo who was also tagged with the loss The Black Knights collected 18 14-12 on the season with the win. and sophomore left fielder Amanda in the second game, denied the hits with Ortenzo and AuBuchon Paul and freshman Natalie Allen also collected banner wins for Army. Nguyen (2-for-4) loaded the Black Knights from insurance runs banging out five and four, Paul got her 12th straight victory, defeating Elena Vidrascu, 6-1, 6-3 at No. bases with Navarro scoring when in leaving bases loaded. respectively, along with two each 2 singles, while Allen stretched her team-best record to 26-7. Reynolds reached on an error Army broke through with three by Nguyen, Reynolds and Duval. Allen topped Colvin, 6-0, 6-2 at No. 3 singles to jump into a tie at No. by the second baseman for a 4-0 runs on three hits and a pair of Lashley’s 22 wins broke the 5 on Army’s all-time single-season wins list. advantage. A dropped fly ball by errors in the fourth inning to pull school single-season mark of The next stop for the Black Knights is the Patriot League Tournament, the left fielder with bases loaded out to a 4-0 lead. Ortenzo doubled 21 held by Army Hall of Famer hosted by Lehigh, Friday-Sunday. Army and Navy sit atop the conference produced three unearned runs in home Navarro, who singled, for the Colleen McCabe, who set it as a standings with undefeated marks, as the Midshipmen have a 4-0 league staking Lashley to a 7-0 lead. first run and scored on an error by senior in 1991. Army’s 26 wins are record. Army pushed across a pair the second baseman that allowed just seven shy of the school record The Black Knights will be battling for their eighth straight Patriot of runs in the third inning along Nguyen to reach base. AuBuchon (33) that was set in 2010. League Championship and accompanying NCAA Championship bid. 16 April 19, 2012 Army and Community Sports Pointer View

Junior attackman Garrett Thul scored five goals to lead Army past Navy 9-6 April 14 at Michie Stadium. Photos by Tommy Gilligan/West Point PAO Thul scores five goals, leads Army past Navy 9-6 By Tracy Nelson onto this one.” on the clock. Army Athletic Communications Thul’s five goals matched his career high Thul’s highlight-reel, wrap-around score, for a third time. Senior tri-captain midfielder his fifth of the game, with 5:59 to go gave the Junior attackman Garrett Thul exploded Devin Lynch added two fourth-quarter goals, Black Knights an 8-6 lead and brought the for a game-high five goals as Army outscored while freshman midfielder John Glesener Michie Stadium crowd to its feet. Navy 3-0 in the fourth quarter and the chipped in one goal and a career-high three “The atmosphere today was incredible,” Black Knights clinched a Patriot League assists. Junior attackman Andrew Boyd also Thul said following the win. “I wasn’t rushing Tournament berth with a 9-6 victory over scored for the Black Knights, while junior things today and let the game come to me. We the visiting Midshipmen April 14 in front of midfielder Alex Van Krevel registered one knew today was going to be a hard-fought 10,192 fans at Michie Stadium. assist. game from both sides and what it meant for The triumph extended Army’s win streak Army outshot Navy 40-27 and held a 29- both teams in terms of the Patriot League to four games against Navy, the longest win 18 edge in ground balls. Senior goaltender Tournament. Accomplishing both a win over streak for the Black Knights in the series. Zach Palmieri helped anchor Army’s defense Navy and clinching a playoff berth is an Army has won five of the last six meetings with eight saves in goal to go with five ground awesome feeling.” and captured the annual “Star” game. balls. The Black Knights’ three-goal barrage in “This is a very humbling win because we Senior long stick midfielder Tim the fourth quarter proved to be the difference have such great respect for the Navy program Henderson totaled three ground balls and in the game. and all that it stands for,” head coach Joe a pair of caused turnovers, while senior The Midshipmen took five shots in the Alberici said. “Their kids fight so hard, so defenseman Larry LoRusso tacked on a final frame, during which Palmieri also made to come out on top of an emotional game of season-high three caused turnovers. two of his eight saves for Army. this magnitude, it’s a very humbling feeling. Senior midfielder Derek Sipperly took all The field is now set for the 2012 Patriot “We put so much into this game year- 19 faceoffs on the afternoon and won 11 of League Tournament and will include Army, round, so to have it come to a head in the those efforts. Bucknell, Colgate and Lehigh. Seeding and fourth quarter and see our guys step up with After the teams went back-and-forth for hosting rights will be determined after this big-time plays when we needed them made the first 45 minutes of action, Army’s offense weekend’s games. me proud,” he added. “For the seniors, this took over in the fourth quarter with both Army hosts Holy Cross on Senior Day Senior midfielder Devin Lynch jumps one will feel very special. They have left goals and time of possession. With the scored Saturday in the Patriot League regular-season on junior attackman Garrett Thul after a great legacy on the Army-Navy rivalry tied at 6-6 heading into the final 15 minutes, finale. The Black Knights will honor 12 a goal. Lynch scored two of the three being part of four consecutive wins. Being Lynch broke through for the eventual game seniors and their families prior to the noon four-quarter goals to lead Army to the competitors that they are, they’ll hold winner—his second in two games—with 9:51 faceoff at Michie Stadium. victory over Navy April 14.