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Class of 2020 ‘Dismissed’ SEE PAGES 3, 8-9 • • The U.S. Military Academy at West Point held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 on the Plain June 13. This year, 1,113 members of the class graduated. The commencement speaker was President Donald J. Trump. (Above) The class takes part in the traditional hat toss following the order of dismissal by First Captain Daine Van de Wall as aircraft from the 82nd Airborne Division fl y overhead. (Left) Trump and West Point Superintendent Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams salute the new offi cers after they receive their diplomas. Photo by Brandon O'Connor/PV and John Pellino/USMA PAO 2 JUne 18, 2020 newS & featUreS Pointer View Class of 2020 celebrates banquet with CSA as guest speaker By Brandon O’Connor They were, as class president 2nd Lt. PV Assistant Editor Joshua Phillips pointed out, the class to fi nally break Navy’s winning streak in the annual The night before a class graduates from the Army-Navy Game. The 1,113 members of the U.S. Military Academy is a time of celebration. class also found success in the classroom with The members of the class typically come 38 members receiving graduate scholarships together along with their families to share one including First Captain 2nd Lt. Daine Van de fi nal dinner in the Cadet Mess Hall during Wall who was named a Rhodes Scholar. the graduation banquet and prepare for the “Four years ago, we all accepted conclusion of their cadet careers the next appointments to the United States Military day. This year, the Class of 2020 was able to Academy not knowing what to expect,” Phillips hold a banquet Friday evening, but it was in a said. “Some of us were excited, others were more subdued form as—much like Saturday’s nervous, but we all shared one common goal graduation ceremony—it was closed to families and that is to be the best version of ourselves and friends because of social distancing so that we could serve our country.” guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. During his remarks, Phillips also announced The few guests at the banquet included that the class leadership had decided to add two Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy additional members to the class. Following and Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. the results of a unanimous vote of the class McConville, USMA Class of 1981, who both offi cers, Phillips announced that West Point also attended Saturday’s graduation ceremony. Command Sgt. Maj. Jack Love, who has Dressed in their Army Combat Uniforms become known for his quote “I didn’t graduate with second lieutenant bars on their chests, from West Point, but I’m a West Pointer,” and the members of the class sat socially distanced 2nd Regiment Executive Offi cer Maj. Nicole throughout the mess hall, and took the time to Kruse were being added as honorary members celebrate all they have accomplished despite of the Class of 2020. the difficult circumstances of their final Phillips was then followed at the podium by semester. McConville who served as the guest speaker.

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville served as the guest speaker at Friday’s graduation banquet in the Cadet Mess Hall. He spoke to the Class of 2020 about the challenges they will face as they begin their Army careers. Photos by John Pellion/USMA PAO He spoke to the class of the mantle they now remember the principles of people fi rst and take up as young officers and West Point winning matters. Those will require them to graduates. As they begin their careers, “much take care of their Soldiers and their Soldiers’ will be expected,” of them he said because they families, while carrying the attitude that when have graduated from West Point. they deploy or have a task they must win “Carry that mantel with pride, but humility,” because, “there’s no second place or honorable McConville said. “You're going to take the mention in combat.” skills that you learned here, and you'll have the “I want to congratulate each and every privilege of leading America’s fi nest men and one of you again on this great achievement,” women. Extraordinary young people who have McConville said. “You don’t even realize how raised their right hand and—like you—said, much you learned here. Almost 40 years later, ‘send me.’ You will be leading extraordinary I still use the lessons I learned from this great people in extraordinary times.” academy, even things that seemed like a waste The Class of 2020 enters the Army at a of time as a cadet. So, remember what you The few guests at the graduation banquet included Secretary of the Army Ryan challenging time, McConville said, as the learned here. Remember your commitment D. McCarthy and Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville, USMA pandemic continues to rage and they face a to duty, honor and country. Remember to put Class of 1981, who both also attended Saturday’s graduation ceremony. They “great power competition” on the world stage. people fi rst. Remember in the United States ate a socially-distanced meal in the Cadet Mess Hall. To face those challenges, he called on them to Army winning matters.”

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On June 13, the Class of 2020 became the fi rst class since 1977 to graduate on the Plain at the U.S. Military Academy. The ceremony was moved from Michie Stadium to allow for social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic Photo by Brandon O'Connor/PV By Brandon O’Connor beginning May 26. They then entered a 14- Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy the example of their predecessors and living PV Assistant Editor day quarantine leading up to the graduation and Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James their class motto of “With Vision We Lead.” ceremony while fi nishing the fi nal tasks required C. McConville, who served as distinguished “Today, each of you becomes another link A few minutes after 10 a.m. Saturday of them as cadets. guests. Throughout the ceremony, the class in that unbroken chain, forged in the crucible morning, the West Point Band began to play and “I was honestly really happy that we all got also received words of encouragement from known as the United States Military Academy, 1,107 members of the U.S. Military Academy’s to come back and I got to say goodbye,” said their fellow members of the Long Gray Line the greatest on earth,” Trump said. “It has given Class of 2020 stepped off from the sally ports 2nd Lt. Nerissa Siwietz, who branched Armor including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, you Soldiers that you can rely on to your right along Washington Hall and began to march and will begin her career at Fort Campbell, Class of 1986; Duke basketball coach Mike and to your left. Now, we are entrusting you with onto the Plain that serves as the centerpiece of Kentucky. “These people have been with me for Krzyzewski, Class of 1969; and Heisman the most noble task any warrior has ever had— the academy. the past four years (through) all the really good Trophy winner Pete Dawkins, Class of 1959. the privilege to carry out the task of preserving It was a full-circle moment for the members and bad times. To all come together before we The members of the class were welcomed American liberty. As long as you remain loyal, of the class, for it was on the Plain almost four all go off all over the country and the world has to the Plain by West Point Superintendent Lt. faithful and true, our enemies don’t even stand years ago where they had offi cially joined the been a really good experience.” Gen. Darryl A. Williams. a chance. Our rights will never be stolen. Our Corps of Cadets during the Acceptance Day Classes throughout West Point’s history He thanked the second lieutenants’ families freedoms will never be trampled. Our destiny parade. It also marked the fi rst time since 1977 have graduated early in times of war to meet the and friends who couldn’t attend for supporting will never be denied and the United States of that a commencement ceremony was held on the needs of the country, but—as commencement the members of the class throughout their time America will never be defeated.” Plain instead of in Michie Stadium. speaker President Donald J. Trump noted—the at West Point. He also honored the memory of After receiving their diplomas and saluting The sun glistened off the brass buttons Class of 2020 became the fi rst to have a delayed Class of 2020 member C.J. Morgan, who was Trump and Williams, the new offi cers received decorating the front of their full-dress gray ceremony turning their traditional 47-month killed in a training accident last summer, and the order of “class dismissed,” from First coats as the members of the class marched onto experience into a 48-month one. Because of gave advice to the new offi cers as they begin Captain 2nd Lt. Daine Van de Wall and threw the Plain from opposite sides in twin columns. the delay, the 1,107 members of the class in their Army careers. their hats in the air as helicopters from the 82nd Along with the red sash designating them as attendance and the six additional members who “Your challenges ahead will require moral Airborne Division fl ew overhead. fi rsties and the cadet saber at their left hip, the were unable to attend the ceremony, had all and physical courage,” Williams said. “In our “Thinking back over the past four years traditional cadet uniform had an extra accessory been commissioned as second lieutenants in the great Army, there are Soldiers awaiting your and how myself as well as my classmates Saturday as each member of the class wore a Army prior to Saturday unlike in a typical year arrival right now wondering if their lieutenant have changed, even though we all have the mask during the march-on. The masks and the where they are commissioned after receiving will be worth following. Their loved ones same faces we’re all diff erent people on the location change were only some of the many their diplomas. wonder if you will care for their Soldier. Your back end,” said 2nd Lt. Michael Worth, who adjustments to the ceremony caused by the “I’m not going to lie, I'm nervous, but I’m character and leadership are essential for branched Armor and will begin his career in COVID-19 pandemic that continues to rage excited,” said 2nd Lt. Iris Yu, who branched answering those questions. Be the offi cer worth Hawaii after attending graduate school. “Having throughout the world. Military Intelligence with a branch detail to following and take care of your Soldiers and this fi nal event to provide closure, I can’t even White chairs spaced six feet apart waited Chemical. “West Point has taught me that if their families. Emulate those who have come describe it. Of course, obviously, I’d love to for them upon the Plain as they came together it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you. before you.” have my family here and be doing it with all one fi nal time for a graduation ceremony that That's the attitude I’m going into the Army with, Williams was followed at the podium the diff erent traditions and everything, but just looked like it might not happen at all a few which is why I chose Fort Drum as my fi rst duty by Trump, who was making his first visit having the opportunity to be side-by-side with months ago. The class had been scheduled to station. I know it’s not going to be easy, but to the academy as president to serve as the my classmates and actually toss my hat up in graduate May 23, but the date was pushed back nothing worth having comes easy.” commencement speaker. Trump thanked the the air fi nally is amazing.” after the semester was thrown into turmoil by Along with the diff erent location, the most members of the class for answering the call to Following graduation, the members of the the pandemic. notable change was the lack of families and serve in what he called the “most exceptional class will begin their Army careers as second The Corps of Cadets left for spring break friends fi lling the stands ready to cheer on their army ever to take the fi eld of battle.” lieutenants serving in every branch at posts in mid-March expecting to return in a week. graduate as his or her name was called. Tracing the unbreakable chain of West throughout the world. Then the virus began to spread, and that short Due to public health concerns, the decision Point graduates that includes Gens. Douglas Twelve members of the class, including the break became an indefi nite stay away from the was made to close the ceremony to all visitors MacArthur, George Patton and Ulysses S. Grant, fi rst two graduates from Kosovo, will return to academy. who instead had to watch a livestream and cheer Trump called on the Class of 2020 to add their their home countries to serve in their nations’ The Class of 2020 became the fi rst members from home. names, “to this eternal chronicle of American armies, further strengthening the bond between of the Corps to return during a fi ve-day process In attendance at the ceremony were Trump, heroes.” They will do so, he said, by following the American Army and its allies. POINT 4 June 18, 2020 IN FOCUS: "WITH VISION WE LEAD" CLASS OF 2020 Pointer View USMA Class of 2020: ‟With Vision We Lead” in their own words Compiled by Eric S. Bartelt unique venture for the new second lieutenants PV Managing Editor of the Class of 2020 within their 47-month, technically 48-month, journey. The U.S. Military Academy Class of Over the last four weeks, The Pointer 2020 graduated 1,113 members Saturday on View series titled, “With Vision We Lead,” the Plain. Those graduating represented 85% named after the class motto, involved various of the 1,302 cadets who entered West Point members of the class telling stories of their nearly four years ago. West Point experience. Due to COVID-19 delaying graduation, In honor of the members of the 222nd members of the class commissioned May 23 graduating class of West Point, here is the during an oath of commissioning ceremony fourth and final installment of a four-part from remote locations. It marked another series of their journey in their own words ... Class of 2020 member Ashley Lasiter Pointer View: When it comes to your Class of 2020 motto, “With Vision We Lead,” what do those words mean to you? Ashley Lasiter: “I think ‘With Vision We Lead’ entails a sense of hope and optimism. Knowing my classmates, many of us aspire to create positive change and this drives how we will lead and serve others.” and to study immersed in Israel.” of the Mounger Writing Center, the Graduate PV: What does service and leadership Scholarship Program and all of the English mean to you as you start your career as an PV: Do you feel you achieved all your goals instructors I have had for pushing me beyond my Army officer? at West Point? comfort zone and teaching me to think creatively AL: “West Point has made me realize AL: “I arrived at West Point with different and empathetically.” that being a leader of character relies on incredible to see everyone get excited for a goals than many of the ones I finished with having a foundation of humility, selflessness future that felt much closer. during my firstie year. Sometimes goals PV: Through this collective experience and empathy. Being a leader of character “Other top moments include Ring Weekend evolve and change. If anything, the current everyone has gone through, from your involves transforming your vulnerabilities and and other class weekends, studying abroad in circumstances have made me wish I had spent perspective, how has the Class of 2020 united weaknesses into strengths and reflecting on how Morocco and bonding with my company mates more time with my company mates and friends together and motivated each other during the you—personally, uniquely and genuinely—can and CLDT platoon.” while at West Point.” COVID-19 crisis? support and motivate others. I am honored to be AL: “I think this time apart has made many a part of a team with a history of serving others PV: You branched military intelligence … PV: What is your best achievement at West of us realize how grateful we are to have the and changing the world.” why did you choose to serve in MI? Point? friendships and experiences West Point has AL: “I have always been fascinated by AL: “One random evening of firstie year, brought us. It has become even more important PV: What advice would you give to the what happens behind the scenes and how I was chatting with another friend when an to check up on friends and classmates while underclassmen or to your younger self from four information drives decision making. Entering underclassman joined and chatted with us. learning in the remote environment. I know years ago with what you know now from your West Point initially, I imagined being a Military Eventually, he brought up the Mounger Writing my company and several other companies academy experience? Intelligence officer would be like solving Center because he had to conduct research for have frequently gathered together to chat and AL: “There comes a point when taking puzzles continuously—gathering information, a term paper in the Introduction to Pedagogy stay connected during this time. This has been the extra time to ‘study’ forces you to sacrifice filling in the gaps and identifying the meaning class— which is required for all writing fellows. a unique experience, but it helps that we still more meaningful connections and experiences. and significance. When I told him I was a Senior Writing Fellow have our friends and classmates to encourage I have met so many incredible people through “As my cadet career progressed, I met more and started discussing my own term paper from one another.” West Point, and I wish I had begun my cadet Military Intelligence officers; I admire several semesters ago, he told me he already knew career dedicating more time to building these officers I have met during my time at West about it. PV: What was the biggest hurdle you friendships earlier. If you are ever presented Point, but I found myself drawn especially to MI “Apparently, many of the sources I used for faced during the crisis? What did you find out with a new opportunity to grow, even if you officers and wanted to emulate them. They make my research paper are now required reading for about yourself and your resilience, whether it do not know much about it or it sounds scary, decisions that have transcending, significant incoming cohorts of writing fellows. To see that was physically or mentally, in overcoming this say yes. Do not be afraid to ask others for help effects and I want to be a part of that decision- my individual interests and efforts have inspired situation and drive toward graduation? along the way.” making process. ” other cadets and have made a lasting impact on AL: “I think for many of us, since plebe future classes is something I am proud to have year and perhaps even earlier than that, we PV: What is your favorite memory/top PV: How exciting was it to earn the Anna accomplished.” have envisioned our firstie year and graduation moments in your time at West Point? Sobol-Levy scholarship? to be a certain traditional way. Our graduation AL: “One of my favorite memories at West AL: “I was extremely excited when I found PV: Any one person you’d like to mention and firstie year experiences have obviously Point is Branch Night. It was exciting to open out I earned the Anna Sobol-Levy scholarship, who helped your success/guided you the most changed and are different and unique, which was my envelope, not just to find out my branch, but and I am still extremely excited as I prepare for at West Point? initially upsetting to me. However, given the because it felt like my entire time at West Point graduation and attending the program. AL: “Several people helped guide me circumstances, it is understandable that we have was culminating into something even bigger. “It felt gratifying to find out I was accepted, throughout my time at West Point. I want to to sacrifice these expectations and traditions. Everything my classmates and I had experienced and I am honored to have the unique opportunity especially thank the Arabic instructors of the “There are many people in our country up to that point rushed to my head, and it felt to attend a graduate program after graduation Department of Foreign Languages, the faculty and throughout the world sacrificing more POINT Pointer View IN FOCUS: "WITH VISION WE LEAD" CLASS OF 2020 June 18, 2020 5 than I am during this time. It was humbling to PV: Talk about your experiences abroad have a graduation ceremony at all and I was teaching English to Moroccan students and excited to reunite with my classmates as we volunteering at a refugee camp in Greece, how prepared to graduate and commission as second do these experiences guide you to having a lieutenants.” bigger influence in the future in helping people? AL: “The experiences I have had abroad, PV: Describe what tossing your hat in the in Morocco and Greece particularly, have air meant to you, completing your journey at broadened my understanding of several West Point? contemporary issues. Reading an article or AL: “When I was younger, I had only read watching a video online from afar can make any about West Point and its graduates; I did not issue seem distant or impersonal. imagine myself becoming one of them ... I did “Connecting to people who have been not get accepted into West Point the first time I impacted by these issues makes the issues seem had applied, and I was skeptical of what I could more urgent. It is so important to go beyond achieve if I tried applying again. your comfort zone and to connect with others “Tossing my hat in the air and completing who have experiences different than your own. my journey at West Point serves as a reminder “Any goal of helping people on a global to never give up and always try again for what scale should begin with helping individual I believe in.” people at a personal level.” Class of 2020 member Nicholas Cunningham Pointer View: When it comes to your Class of 2020 motto, “With Vision We Lead,” what do those words mean to you? Nicholas Cunningham: “Our class motto is a great reminder to not take yourself too Lindquist—to name a few. I also need to give choose to serve in the infantry? seriously. I know some of my classmates wished a shout out my MA104 instructor Maj. Scott NC: “I wanted to branch Cyber originally. our motto did not include a pun, but I appreciate Warnke. Warnke convinced me to major in However, Cyber ranked me low in their the humor. There will be plenty of opportunities Math. This is funny because I hated math in preference. I knew that I would enjoy a career to be serious throughout our careers in the Army high school but he convinced me otherwise.” in the infantry given my prior experience.” and I think there is tremendous value in keeping a bit of levity.” PV: Through this collective experience PV: I was told you are an accomplished everyone has gone through, from your academic … what drives you when it comes to PV: What does service and leadership perspective, how has the Class of 2020 united learning? mean to you as you start your career as an together and motivated each other during the NC: “I try to seek opportunities to challenge Army officer? COVID-19 crisis? myself. Academics is another means to do so.” NC: “Service and leadership are two points NC: “I appreciated how my classmates of emphasis for the servant-leader model—a still took an active interest in class despite the PV: When your class got back, you had paradigm that I want to follow throughout my environment. I think it would have been easy classes on educating future platoon leaders on Army career. A servant-leader recognizes that he for everyone to have just complained about the the COVID-19 environment … thoughts about or she is not working for the benefit of himself circumstances and checked out for the rest of having to be even more flexible in close quarters or herself. Instead, a servant-leader works for the semester.” in a unit environment due to COVID-19? the benefit of the organization.” NC: “In a recent news conference, (Army PV: What was the biggest hurdle you Chief of Staff) Gen. McConville stated, ‘we PV: What advice would you give to the the team put into winning.” faced during the crisis? What did you find out can’t telecommute to combat.’ I think this underclassmen or to your younger self from four about yourself and your resilience, whether it statement also carries to training—we cannot years ago with what you know now from your PV: Do you feel you achieved all your goals was physically or mentally, in overcoming this simulate a squad live-fire exercise. academy experience? at West Point? situation and drive toward graduation? “However, we also cannot recklessly expose NC: “Resist the temptation to ‘coast.’ You NC: “No. There are a few goals that I did not NC: “Uncertainty is a significant hurdle. Soldiers to infection. Consequently, we will can get by at West Point doing the bare minimum achieve. For example, I set a goal for myself to Many of us are no longer certain of our timelines take a hard look at what it means for ‘training but you will have wasted the experience. There earn a technical scholarship to attend graduate after West Point. However, I have learned that to standard’ when many leaders are ‘training to are numerous opportunities for extracurricular school after West Point but came up short in the being resilient against uncertainty means being time’ and thereby creating a risk of exposure development that often go unutilized because end. I was disappointed in not achieving this flexible and focusing on what I can control to Soldiers.” some are not interested in maximizing the West goal—I found out recently about the outcome rather than focusing on externalities.” Point experience. of the selection—but the process itself was very Class of 2020 member “I saw this most frequently with AIADs— developmental and I ended up achieving a few PV: Describe what tossing your hat in the there are so many opportunities for new smaller goals along the way. air meant to you, completing your journey at Mary Cerbone experiences that go wasted because some would “I have been reminded to learn from the West Point? PV: What does service and leadership rather go home for the summer.” failures, celebrate the successes and then keep NC: “I am very happy to move on to the mean to you as you start your career as an moving forward.” next chapter in my life.” Army officer? PV: What is your favorite memory/top Mary Cerbone: “Service and leadership moments in your time at West Point? PV: What is your best achievement at West PV: You are prior service … how did that mean a dedication to the values of the United NC: “Some of my favorite memories Point? experience shape your time at the academy? States. To me, it means striving to be a better have been with the Cyber Policy Team. In NC: “I would say graduation by itself is my What MOS were you? person every day and knowing that I owe it to 2019, we traveled to Geneva, Switzerland best achievement.” NC: “I was an 11B (Infantryman) in my subordinates, my peers and this country, to for a competition (the Cyber 9/12 Strategy the Florida Army National Guard. I enlisted be the best possible version of myself.” Challenge). We spent five days in Geneva and PV: Any one person you’d like to mention because I got rejection letters from nearly every nearly every night was sleepless because we who helped your success/guided you the most college—my high school career was less than PV: Any one person you’d like to mention kept arguing about the best policy to present at West Point? stellar. My enlisted experience helped give me who helped your success/guided you the most for the competition. NC: “There are a few people that have a confidence that has carried me through my at West Point? “Eventually, we pulled together as a team guided me throughout West Point—Lt. Col. time at West Point.” MC: “Dr. Robert Person, my academic and ended up winning the competition. The win Kevin Cummiskey, Lt. Col. Andrew Lee, Lt. mentor and first SOSH instructor, has been the was extra satisfying because of how much work Col. Tim Sikora, Col. Krista Watts, Col. Joseph PV: You branched infantry … why did you See WITH VISION WE LEAD, PAGE 6 POINT 6 June 18, 2020 IN FOCUS: "WITH VISION WE LEAD" CLASS OF 2020 Pointer View WITH VISION WE LEAD, cont’d from Page 5 Class of 2020 member Mary Cerbone cont’d from Page 5 “My West Point Experience” In her own words ... by Mary Cerbone As graduation draws closer, reflecting on Point gave me the irreplaceable opportunity the journey that will end in stepping out of to spend a semester at Tsinghua University cadet shoes and joining the ranks of Army in Beijing, China. I arrived at Beijing Airport officers has left me thankful and humbled. alone, and I remember the sense of fascination Our class motto, “With Vision We Lead,” and excitement I felt during the taxi ride to represents a class that has equal appreciation the university where I would study Chinese for subtle amusement and the serious path intensively for four months. ahead. To have a vision means to picture the The Chinese Language Department at future, whether as a concrete achievement or West Point is truly phenomenal; its dedication abstract idea, and to lead with a vision means to cadets’ language learning was evident in my to take the steps necessary to make it a reality. initial struggles to adapt to an environment At West Point, I learned that merely having where most people spoke no English. I had a vision is not enough. When I first started as to use the Chinese language skills developed president of the Chinese Language Forum, through hours of homework in the barracks I wanted to expand the scope of the club to and tough tests and quizzes in order to do include more language and cultural activities, simple tasks such as order food or ask for in addition to academic discussions on the directions. politics of China. However, as I became more immersed in biggest motivating presence during my cadet for two years in Taiwan is beyond belief, and I Surrounded by hardworking cadets and Chinese society, I learned to appreciate the career. am extremely excited to continue pursuing my faculty that supported this mission, we added freedoms in America that I had previously “He believed that I could accomplish academic interests in China’s political economy events that engaged increasingly large groups overlooked. Studying in China gave me a more than I thought possible and encouraged in an immersive environment. of cadets and expanded the opportunities for deeper perspective on the meaning of liberal me to apply for broadening experiences and “Taiwan is such an exceptional place to those interested in the Chinese language to democracy and the complex relationship internships. He supported my decision to write a study the politics of China because of their learn more intensively. between freedom and security. These thesis and pursue a graduate degree scholarship, unique place in the world, and I look forward I have full faith in next year’s club reflections on the nuances of Chinese society both of which are my most notable achievements to continuing my studies through the Fulbright leadership and I am excited to see their and politics from my semester abroad only as a cadet. program. accomplishments in the continued pursuit of made me more curious to study the politics of “Dr. Person represents the best of West “I hope to further develop my Chinese the club’s mission. Through this experience, I China and how they affect the United States. Point’s faculty, which prides itself on pushing language skills during my time abroad and gain learned the passion and dedication necessary They also have made the prospect of defending cadets to reach their limits and follow their a perspective into Asian society and politics that to make tough changes and I am inspired by American values even more important and dreams.” will enhance my role as an intelligence officer the cadets who shared in my goals and helped special as I transition to my career as an in the Army. ” make them a reality. intelligence officer. PV: You earned the Fulbright Taiwan My thesis defense truly represented My class has found ways to finish the scholarship … how excited were you to achieve PV: You branched military intelligence … a culmination of many exciting moments last few months of the West Point experience that scholarship and what do you hope to why did you choose to serve in MI? throughout my cadet career, and I was very through leaning on each other and celebrating achieve with it? MC: “I find the mission of the intelligence fortunate to have the opportunity to draw this final stretch of cadet life. My birthday MC: “Receiving the opportunity to study community very noble and appealing. I first upon my West Point experience throughout occurred during the social distancing months, became interested in the branch because of the writing process. Having the privilege of and many friends from my company, classes, the many instructors from the MI branch defending my thesis on Free Trade Zones in battalion staff and other groups came together that I looked up to, and after interning at the China for the Social Sciences department is to celebrate virtually, where we dressed up in Defense Intelligence Agency during one of my an experience that I will always cherish. I silly costumes and played virtual games. cadet summers, I knew that I wanted to be an remember sitting in on a senior thesis defense Although we could not celebrate in person, intelligence officer. my first year at the academy and wanting to we definitely made the most of the time we “The dedication of the people I worked write one myself. could spend together. When I return to West with at the DIA to their role in supporting the Throughout the remaining three years at Point for the graduation ceremony, I look U.S. Military’s mission was very inspiring the academy, the dream of writing a thesis forward to spending quality time with my and solidified my choice to pursue MI as my influenced my drive to study hard and pursue amazing roommate, Emily. branch.” my academic passions. Her and my best friend, Josephine, really My experiences during my semester epitomize the deep bonds formed through PV: When your class got back, you had abroad in China, my classes at West Point and shared struggles, and their support and faith classes on educating future platoon leaders on the invaluable guidance from my thesis advisor in me have helped me through many difficult the COVID-19 environment … thoughts about Col. Tania Chacho all heavy influenced my moments. having to be even more flexible in close quarters drive to research China’s political economy. The graduation ceremony signifies the in a unit environment due to COVID-19? However, writing this thesis during this coming together of my class to celebrate each MC: “As officers, we will need to lead COVID-19 crisis was the biggest challenge I other in our experiences together and our through many different challenges, and training faced while social distancing. collective dedication to the Army profession on the COVID-19 environment can only add to I faced a steep learning curve while beyond. our preparedness. The challenges brought by adapting to the virtual environment. From Tossing my hat in the air will represent the COVID-19 only highlight the necessity for the virtual meetings with my thesis advisor to realization of my ultimate vision as a cadet, Army to maintain flexibility and adapt to rapid focusing on my studies in a home environment, which is to celebrate my time at West Point, and unexpected changes. I learned to use the digital tools available to include all my achievements and lessons “As future leaders, we will need to be able to finish the thesis and look forward to learned, and to look forward with anticipation to maintain unit readiness even in situations of graduation. and excitement for my career as an officer in great uncertainty and do the best we can with As a foreign language student, West the United States Army. the resources given.” POINT Pointer View IN FOCUS: "WITH VISION WE LEAD" CLASS OF 2020 June 18, 2020 7

opportunities, I would say—was being her Big. family’s service to the nation fills me with great Class of 2020 member Ruth Talbott pride. Knowing that I am about to follow in the Pointer View: When it comes to your Class PV: Any one person you’d like to mention footsteps of such great men motivates me to of 2020 motto, “With Vision We Lead,” what do who helped your success/guided you the most serve with courage and honor.” those words mean to you? at West Point? Ruth Talbott: “For me, ‘With Vision We RT: “To be honest, I can’t. If I tried to list the PV: What was your job as part of the Lead’ means leading with the bigger picture in people that have impacted me during these four regimental staff? Describe how that job may mind, leading with the future of my Soldiers, my years, the list would fill pages and because each help you as a leader going forward? family and my country at the forefront. person was so individually impactful, it would RT: “For the last year, I’ve been the Fourth be a disservice to mention just one or two. If I Regiment executive officer. I am the second- PV: What does service and leadership will say anything to anyone reading who knows in-command for the more than 1,100 cadets mean to you as you start your career as an me, well or not, thank you. Thank you for your in Fourth Regiment and am the manager of Army officer? willingness to pour into me and help shape me the Regimental Staff. With the staff and the RT: “Service to me means putting the needs into who I am today.” Regimental S3, Isaac Ferrell, we ensure that of others before myself, always. As a leader, this Fourth Regiment is running smoothly and means putting in the effort to understand people PV: What was the biggest hurdle you completing tasks, executing training and as individuals and what they can contribute to faced during the crisis? What did you find out conducting day-to-day activities to standard. the organization. This means putting my own about yourself and your resilience, whether it “I also work with my Regimental needs aside to help another, regardless of status was physically or mentally, in overcoming this Commander, Dion Perinon, and Regimental or rank. This means creating an environment situation and drive toward graduation? Command Sergeant Major, Maddie Burns, to where all involved are motivated to accomplish RT: “For me, it was the lack of structure do everything we can to make Fourth Regiment the mission while looking out for their brothers and pressure. Because I’ve grown used to the best Regiment in the Brigade. and sisters to their left and right.” conforming to a tight schedule, I tend to do “As my dad likes to say, the XO is the one PV: You were a corps squad rugby player well with the structure of classes and practice. that “gets stuff done.” Boy, did I learn this during PV: What advice would you give to the … talk about that experience? “At home, I had to discipline myself to get this last year. I learned to work with people underclassmen or to your younger self from four RT: “I had never played rugby before my work done and, as I’m already a master across all echelons, anticipate the needs of my years ago with what you know now from your coming to West Point. I just knew that I was procrastinator, I fell deeper and deeper into the Command Team and my TAC officers. I learned academy experience? too aggressive for women’s lacrosse in high procrastination trap, leading to more pressure the difference between simply managing my RT: “If I had one thing to say to my former school and decided to channel my passions into and less time to get my work done. Somehow, team of cadets and leading them to accomplish self, it would be this: don’t wish your time away. a different sport. Though I honestly don’t know even with more time, I always found myself the mission. Most importantly, though, I created Don’t wish that it was the end of the year, the end how I made the team—I’m not very coordinated with less time!” relationships with cadets on my staff that I hope of the semester, the end of the week. Before you or fast—I learned very quickly that this sport will last a long time as we enter into the Big know it, your time at the academy will be over. had everything I loved. It was fast, it was rough, PV: Describe what tossing your hat in the Army.” You won’t have any more spontaneous hallway it was aggressive. air meant to you, completing your journey at hangouts with your staff. You won’t go on any “Every step on the pitch, every hit, every West Point? more coffee runs to 2 Alices. You won’t be able pass, every score was electrifying. Both on and RT: “To me, tossing my hat means to walk a couple doors down to your friends for off the pitch, being on the rugby team taught me continuing a legacy. My grandfather always a quick chat to say hello. what it really means to put others before myself. called military service ‘the family business’ and “Before you know it, the people you love Against any opponent, my teammates were, upon throwing that white cover in the air, I will will be spread out all over the world and you’ll quite literally, putting their bodies on the line for be a third generation servicemember. only be reunited, all together again, sporadically me and, in return, I did the same. We trusted each “My grandfather served in the Army in for the rest of your life. Enjoy the time you have other, played for each other, sacrificed for each Vietnam and Germany and my dad, a 1994 and embrace the suck. Lean on your friends and other. We all played for the love of the game and USMA grad, served for over 20 years, including family when times get tough but if you start the love we had for each other.” multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. My wishing the time away, you start wishing the time with your people away.” PV: Do you feel you achieved all your goals at West Point? “My West Point Experience” In PV: What is your favorite memory/top RT: “I would say that I don’t feel as though moments in your time at West Point? I achieved all my academic or physical goals. by Deanna Edgar RT: “One of my favorite memories was However, given the relationships I will carry her own words ... being with my team during our Rugby NCAA with me beyond USMA, I would say that I’m My name is Deanna Edgar and I grew up in encouraged me to seek higher education. Semifinal match against Quinnipiac University leaving in a place where I feel comfortable the small town of Griswold, Connecticut. I’ve As a cadet, I thrived because of the this past fall. This team used to be one of our moving on to my next phase of military life.” never been known to take the easy route. While mentorship and leadership I was surrounded biggest rivals but as our team became better and my mother was sick and my older brother was by. West Point, to me, is a community that is better, their ability to threaten us weakened. I PV: What is your best achievement at West immature throughout most of my high school tight knit, an opportunity waiting to be taken, wasn’t rostered for that game, so I patrolled the Point? career, I often found myself seeking refuge in and an experience I have been privileged to sidelines, checking in with the players, filling RT: “My best achievement at West Point, my community. be a part of. up water and riling up the fans. quite honestly, was cultivating a relationship In high school I had amazing role models As a cadet, I taught English in Thailand, “The feeling on that field was electric. Our with my Little through Big Brothers Big Sisters and friends who took me in and showed learned mountaineer skills in Vermont, I home crowd was huge: the Superintendent (BBBS). BBBS matches cadets (Bigs) with me tremendous kindness. Their selflessness toured Germany and Israel and studied in came with the Secretary of the Army; the First students at Highland Falls Intermediate School showed me the importance of success and France for one semester. Captain brought the Brigade Staff; sponsors and (Littles). Through weekly meetups at the school motivated me to pay it forward. When I was Each of those opportunities has contributed classmates and family members filled the stands and monthly weekend events, Bigs and Littles 17, I joined the National Guard as an X-ray to my success as a cadet, but more importantly and the sides of the field. cultivate relationships based on mentorship tech to pay for college and after three years I they will pay dividends into my military “Every run, every big hit, every score and fun. found myself applying to West Point. career. I branched Military Intelligence with an brought a roar from the crowd that sent spikes “My Little, Daneah, and I were matched in What I thought graduating from West Infantry branch detail, however I was awarded of adrenaline through players and fans alike. By fall 2017 and we hit it off right away. On our Point would mean to me when I got in has not the Fulbright and Schwarzman Scholarship the end of a grueling 80 minutes, we won 54-10 first day of the program, we went out to the HFIS changed significantly since I arrived in 2016— and will attain my master’s in international and the feeling was euphoric. playground and talked for almost an hour after I wanted to be the best leader I could for my security policy/global affairs before attending “We felt like we were on top of the world having never met each other. Almost three years future Soldiers. As I continued through my IBOLC at Fort Benning. Thanks to my and being there, celebrating with my teammates, later, I can say without a doubt that she is one of service, I found my peers to be inspirational. incredible community, I will continue to pay classmates and fans was one of my top moments the highlights of my time at West Point and one Their dedication and commitment give me it forward and help create a more inclusive at the academy.” of my best achievements—one of the greatest the willingness to continue serving and Army through embracing diversity. POINT 8 JUNE 18,, 2020 IN FOCUS: CLASS OF 2020 GRADUATION DAY IN PHOTOS JJ,UNE 18, 2020 9

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OnO SSaturday,aturday 11,107107 memmembersbers ofof the U.S. Military Academy’s ClassC of 2020 graduated in a sociallyso distanced ceremony ono the Plain. President DonaldD J. Trump made his fi rrst visit to the academy to servese as the commencement speaker.sp The new officers werew commissioned prior to theth ceremony due to the delay causedca by COVID-19, but they tookto the oath of offi ce again onon the Plain. 2nd Lt. Chase T. MillerM was recognized as the GoatG for having the lowest classcl ranking and received ofof roughly $1,000 at the dais. PǘǟǤǟǣPǘ ǒǩ BǢǑǞǔǟǞ O'CǟǞǞǟǢ/PV, EǢǙǓEǢ S. BǑǢǤǕǜǤ/PV, TǑǢǞǙǣǘ PǢǙǔǕ/ USMAUS PAO, JǟǘǞ PǕǜǜǙǞǟ/USMA PAO ǑǞǔǑǞ NǙǜǕǣ CǜǑǢǛǕ/AOG POINT 10 June 18, 2020 IN FOCUS: CLASS OF 1970, 50-YEAR AFFILIATE CLASS Pointer View Close bonds forged, forever linking Class of 1970 and 2020 By Eric S. Bartelt PV Managing Editor

As 1,107 members of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2020 rocketed their hats into the air at the graduation ceremony Saturday on the Plain, their journey as cadets was instantly complete and they joined the 221 classes that preceded them in the Long Gray Line. Prior to their graduating moment in the sun, the process of being woven into the Long Gray Line started with a close relationship forged with their 50-year affiliate class, the USMA Class of 1970. The linking of the two classes began at the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School in 2015-16 before the full class arrived at West Point. Class of 1970 members Frank Monaco and RC Rutler were engaged in the class’ events, including the USMAPS graduation in May 2016. “I was fortunate enough to hand out diplomas at the (USMAPS graduation) and tracked the class throughout,” Monaco, who is the Class of 1970’s webmaster and chief information officer, said. “I actually gave the class their class flag upon completion of Camp Buckner training.” Members of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 1970 participate in March Back in August 2016 as the 50-year affiliation For Rutler, who served in the Army for class of the USMA Class of 2020. Photos Courtesy of Frank Monaco and the USMA Class of 1970 21 years including a tour in Vietnam in 1971- “Challenging circumstances of their 72, his link to the Class of 2020 is more Graduation” personal than most of his classmates as his This has been a spring like no other for the grandson, Reid D’Amico, was one of this members of the Class of 2020 as they spent year’s graduates. the latter part of their last semester at the “I am extremely proud of Reid,” Rutler, academy at home remotely learning due to the whose son, Scott, was a 1995 USMA graduate, COVID-19 pandemic. And, what this year’s said. “It wasn’t easy for him, and sometimes class went through to achieve the ultimate goal he doubted himself. I was there to inspire him of becoming second lieutenants in the U.S. and lift him up when he was down. Again, I Army was not lost on the men who graduated couldn’t be prouder of him. I know the Army 50 years before them. is getting a fine, principled officer who will be “The Class of 2020 will be unique in the an equally effective leader.” history of West Point because of the challenging Class of 1970 Class President Dave Brown circumstances of their graduation,” Connors and First Captain John Connors met the Class said. “Build upon that distinction as a class that of 2020 during the class’ plebe summer at its can handle any challenge that is certain to arise awards ceremony and March Back. Connors during its career. It will make a compelling recalls how impressed he was with the class legacy for the members of the Class of 2020, members when he met them at Lake Frederick especially when they relate their class’ history prior to stepping off during March Back. to the Class of 2070.” “They were engaging, smart and Brown, who served 15 years in the Army, articulate,” he said. “That has been the case first as a Field Artillery officer and then in the in every subsequent event I was privileged to Medical Corps as a doctor before becoming be a part of afterward.” an interventional cardiologist and building a Connors was also the guest speaker during heart hospital in Plano, Texas, said he sees a the Class of 2020’s Branch Night in November. striking parallel between the two classes that Connors, who served five years in the Army goes beyond the current pandemic and more as an Armor officer before attending and toward the tenor of the world through not graduating law school, said he was honored only their time at the academy but on their with the chance to address the entire Class of graduation date. 2020, which was 1,113 graduates in total, at “One of the things that struck me was our Frank Monaco, a member of the Class of 1970, presents a member of the Class that momentous evening for them. two classes are eerily similar,” Brown, who of 2020 with the Class of 2020 Flag at a ceremony after Cadet Field Training “In preparing my remarks, I determined spoke to the class through a 90-second vignette in 2017. that the young women and men wouldn’t be for its graduation, said. “We were a bunch of message to them was that their preparation The disappointment of not being terribly interested in what was going on in the kids who went to the academy a half of century has been extraordinary beyond anything any together for Graduation Week and world in the spring of 1970 with the breakup ago, going in there not realizing what we were other kid gets in this country, and despite Graduation Day of The Beatles and the wind down of the about to face, but fundamentally facing racism, what has happened in the year 2020, I said, The members of the Class of 1970 had Vietnam War,” Connors said. “I felt that it was riots, the Vietnam War and things that were ‘welcome to graduation, you finally made it.’ planned to be at West Point during Graduation most important to communicate to them what unknown going forward. We really believe you are the best prepared Week to celebrate their 50-year reunion and I took from my experiences at West Point that “(The Class of 2020) is graduating with the class the academy’s ever graduated to go out the first member of their class to be named was valuable to me in my career, both in the pandemic, riots, racism, a continuing Global in this environment, in the world and face a Distinguished Graduate, Bill Roedy, but military and the civilian world.” War on Terrorism and more,” he added. “My these things.” See BONDS FORGED, PAGE 11 Pointer View June 18, 2020 11

BONDS FORGED, cont’d from Page 10 they were forced to cancel their plans due to Every year, members of the 50-year offered up some advice from the their class father of a graduate and a 50-year affiliate to COVID-19. affiliation class hand out the second lieutenant that “Serve(d) With Integrity” to the class that where, “I’ve gripped hands with many, said “The sad thing for us was this is our first bars to the new graduates. This was a job will “Lead With Vision.” ‘be thou at peace,’ far too often, but now stand distinguished graduate and he was going to get Monaco was prepared to do on graduation day “I will tell them they are an incredibly proudly with this great Class of 2020.” the award at the graduation parade ceremony,” this year until it was no longer allowed due to special class, the ‘Pandemic Class of 2020,’” He started by saying that the members of Brown said of Roedy, who is the former the pandemic and the ceremony was closed Rutler said. “All this serves to make them a the class have been given all the advice they president of MTV International. to the public. unique class. But they are graduating, and can handle and have the necessary tools to However, one thing Brown said has came “I was one of four USMA 1970 classmates they are about to go out and be leaders in our be successful as military leaders and leaders out of all of it, much like the Class of 2020 chosen to be involved with the 2020’s great Army. They are ready. One thing remains of business in their future. However, the big learned from taking classes through Microsoft graduation ceremony,” Monaco said. “I constant—the principles of Duty, Honor, thing he wanted to pass along to them is like Teams, is the virtual experiences have led the am very sad this was no longer the case. Country that guides all graduates will guide the classes that preceded them, to always Class of 1970 to get together more often rather However, I (was) there virtually (watching them in their future lives.” remember the people who got them to where than waiting for the next reunion. the ceremony).” Monaco said there will be many more they are today as they become the next “It has been extraordinary as a result of The toughest part of eliminating family different challenges ahead for the Class of generation of critical Army leaders. this (pandemic), although it is not what you and friends was that Rutler couldn’t see his 2020 to be prepared for as they march into the “I would tell them to not forget the many wish for, but we’ve had a lot of reunions, you grandson graduate on West Point grounds and military, but also remember that West Point has people who led to their success and who play see so many people and then it’s over and you experience the rush of being around the usual prepared them for it all. key roles in their future, not least of which are think about who you didn’t talk to or talk to 10,000-plus people gathering that vibrates “Know that West Point has taught you to their parents,” Young said. “I can only imagine enough,” Brown said. “One of the things this through an electric day. think and consider many factors and opinions how disappointed the families are for not being has forced us into, whether it is Facetime, “It is very disappointing,” Rutler said. “I before making decisions,” he said. “Also, take able to share this once in a lifetime event with Microsoft Teams or Zoom video, is we now have been looking forward to graduation day care of your people and make sure you always the class. Take in everything you can and share have company and regimental leaders who are for a long time now—even visualizing how it serve with integrity and lead with vision during this with them. leading Zoom videos, in fact, C-4 had a Zoom will be. I missed the handshakes, the hugs and your short and long-term goals. Never give up, “Your class graduation is extremely unique company meeting (on June 4) that went on for the tears. But he knew that I was with him in no matter what challenges and obstacles you and not the celebration you had envisioned, three hours. spirit and I guess we had to settle for that.” and your teams are presented with.” but build from it rather than feel cheated,” he “You couldn’t have done that any more The last piece of advice comes from added. “Make it a part of your vision. Our class than putting a man on the moon before this “Serve with Integrity” passes its Class of 1970 graduate Terry J. Young, who is also extremely disappointed in not being opportunity presented itself,” he added. “We advice and legacy onto “With Vision served 27 years in the Army as an engineer there to share this last step, presenting your now have more communication and more We Lead” and then branch transferred to Special Forces ceremonial second lieutenant bars and seeing passion to get together … to set up (the As the Class of 2020 assumes its rightful and served as an infantry officer and aviator, those hats go in the air. However, many of us 50-year) reunion (date) and people getting place in the military as the next generation too. He is a father of 1999 USMA graduate watched the virtual events with large smiles, together, even for small things like virtual of the Long Gray Line to influence the future Christopher Young and spoke about coming proud that we played a very small role. We dinner parties.” of the Army, members of the Class of 1970 full circle as a cadet, graduate, faculty member, wish you continued success.”

Members of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 1970 march together for the first time during the oath ceremony on Reception Day July 1, 1966. Photo Courtesy of Frank Monaco and the USMA Class of 1970 POINT 12 June 18, 2020 IN FOCUS: CORONAVIRUS 2019 UPDATE Pointer View Keller Corner: Update on Coronavirus Keller Corner

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Prior to graduation each year, the Army Athletic Association (AAA) awards a male and female cadet-athlete who displayed the “most valuable service to intercollegiate athletics during a career as a cadet.” The AAA trophy is highly regarded as the United States Military Academy’s most prestigious athletic award. Being that the 2019-20 school year looked a bit different than years past, this year’s award winners were announced during the first-ever virtual Black Knight Awards. After an outstanding record-breaking career with the Army West Point women’s rugby program, senior Sam Sullivan was chosen as the 2019-2020 female recipient of the AAA Award. In the 116th year of the award, Sullivan was recognized alongside senior men’s basketball captain, Tommy Funk, who was the male honoree. Sullivan becomes the first women’s rugby player in program history to receive the award after accumulating a laundry list of accomplishments. In her four-year career, Sullivan has been named a three-time National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) 15s All-American. Her grit and relentlessness on the field of play also allowed her be recognized for a Army West Point women’s rugby senior Sam Sullivan. Graphic by Army Athletic Communications number of awards, including being named protect their teammates. that she had never played or heard of before from the field and 34 percent from deep. the 2019 College Rugby Championships Prior to arriving on the West Point campus, would be interesting to say the least. A certified record breaker, Funk capped Tournament MVP, the winner of the first-ever Sullivan had never played a day of rugby in “In the end I feel it was the perfect his illustrious four-year career by shattering Prusmack Award, awarded to the top female her life. As a plebe, she walked on to the team intersection of need and want,” he added. the Patriot League’s and Army’s career assists and male collegiate 7s player in the country, and and quickly found her place as a starter for the “Rugby wanted her. Sam needed rugby. I have marks. With 728 career helpers, he became the a top-20 finalist for the MA Sorensen Award, Black Knights. no doubt that Sam would not have been the only player in league and program history to presented to the best 15s player in the country. In her career, she has amassed 118 tries, person she is today, without rugby.” record over 700 career assists. In addition to her leadership role on the two conversions and 594 total points to make Sullivan has been a part of Company He additionally became just one of four team, Sullivan found her niche as a leader her the program's all-time leader in points and G-4 and is one of only three females in the players in league history to tally over 200 in the West Point community as well. She is tries in both the 15s and 7s category. Computer Science major for the Class of assists in a single season after he handed out a member of the Hawk Eye ID Program and “Sam was recruited unseen, no evaluations 2020. She recently commissioned as a second a program-best 212 helpers during his senior became the first-ever West Point Brigade Trust and very limited conversations. Her AMS file lieutenant in the U.S. Army and graduated from campaign. The Warrington, Pennsylvania, Captain. In that role, she played a pivotal role was incredibly impressive in all the West Point the academy Saturday. native finished his career ranked first, second, in creating a committee of cadets to highlight Pillars,” head coach Bill Leclerc said. “My Funk becomes the ninth men’s basketball third and fifth at Army in single-season assists. sexual assault, sexual harassment and create a thought was why not reach out, it can’t hurt, cadet all-time to receive the award and the first Funk etched his name into several top-10 culture in which every cadet is empowered to hoping that she will find something in a sport since Army Hall of Famer Kevin Houston (‘87) lists for the men’s basketball program at Army earned the honor in 1987. outside of assists as well. He finished eighth in “Tommy made an impact on the men’s career points (1,544), seventh in steals (102) basketball team and at the academy the day and tied for 10th in 3-pointers made (167). he stepped foot on campus,” head men’s As one of just 18 cadets in program basketball coach Jimmy Allen said. “He set history to be named a two-time team captain, an example of toughness, competitiveness and Funk improved his scoring, rebounding and resiliency early on in his career. He was a guy assists averages each season en route to being who delivered in clutch moments and inspired recognized as a First Team All-Patriot League his teammates to do so as well. At the nation’s performer as a senior. premiere leadership institution, Tommy stands He previously was named to the all-rookie out as one of the all-time greats.” team as a freshman and to the all-league third Funk went down as one of the best point team during his junior season. guards in program history after he displayed In his final year on the banks of the Hudson his passing, scoring and leadership abilities River, Funk was a four-time Patriot League on the hardwood during his four seasons at Player of the Week, making him the first cadet West Point. to achieve that milestone in a single season The four-year floor general did not miss a since Jarrell Brown (‘08). single game since putting on an Army jersey Funk additionally was tabbed a U.S. back as a freshman in 2016 and went on to Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) start in all 124 career outings. For his career, Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week, Army West Point men's basketball senior Tommy funk. he averaged 12.5 points, 5.9 assists and 3.6 marking the first time a Patriot League player Graphic by Army Athletic Communications rebounds per tilt while shooting 42 percent received the honor since the 2010-11 season. 16 JUne 18, 2020www.GoarMYweStPoint.CoM tHe Pointer View J U n e 18, 2020 V o l . 77, n o . 23 dUtY, Honor, CoUntrY SPortS

Army West Point women’s track and fi eld senior Lynne Mooradian. Graphic and photo by Army Athletic Communications Mooradian receives prestigious Special Award By Nick Lovera we are fortunate that she chose to share her talent A two-year team captain, Lynne Army Athletic Communications with us for a short window of time.” Mooradian (far left) graduates Mooradian becomes the 31st recipient of as a four-time Patriot League The Army Athletic Association announced the award since its inception in 1966, and just individual champion and a June 11 that senior Lynne Mooradian of the the fourth Cadet to receive the honor since fi ve-time Army-Navy Star Meet track & fi eld team has received the academy’s 2010. She is the fi rst member of the track & individual champion. She fi eld program to receive the honor since Kim Special Award. holds three current academy Seminiano and Teresa Sobiesk in 1989. The distinguished honor is presented records, including the two- to cadet-athletes who exhibit “outstanding The Hanover, Pennsylvania, native is a fastest times ever recorded by achievement and exemplary leadership in two-time Academic All-American, claiming athletic competition.” the nation’s top individual academic honor as a Black Knight in the outdoor Unlike the annual AAA Award, the AAA Google Academic All-Academic All-America of 100-meter hurdles. Special Award is given only in years when a the Year in 2018. She received Academic All- experience, it is even more rare for a heralded Intelligence Offi cer in the U.S. Army, where she worthy candidate is deemed. District honors for the third time in 2020, with recruit to be signifi cantly better than advertised. will address biosecurity and biowarfare threats. “The special award is not an annual award this year’s Academic All-America team being Lynne Mooradian is that person.” A two-year team captain, Mooradian at West Point for good reason,” Director of named later in June. The senior is a four-time Patriot League graduates as a four-time Patriot League Track & Field/Cross Country Mike Smith said. “It goes without saying that we are able Scholar Athlete of the Year and graduates with individual champion and a fi ve-time Army- “There has to be a rare combination of talents to attract high achieving kids to West Point the top Cadet Performance Score in the Class Navy Star Meet individual champion. and achievements worthy of recognition. The and Lynne Mooradian was one of those kids of 2020. She received the prestigious Marshall She holds three current academy records, acclaim that Lynne has brought to the academy when she enrolled at West Point,” Smith said. Scholarship in 2020 and will pursue an MPhil including the two-fastest times ever recorded and to our program warrant that recognition. I “She had the academic and athletic credentials in Biotechnology from the University of by a Black Knight in the outdoor 100-meter am proud of her accomplishments and who she that predict success at the collegiate level. But Cambridge in England. Following her studies in hurdles. Mooradian appears on the Army all- has become. She has a lot to off er the world and potential is not always realized, and in my the United Kingdom, she will serve as a Military time top 10 list 13 times in 9 diff erent events.