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Women’s Tennis defeats Navy, takes PL title The second-seeded Army West Point Women’s Tennis team defeated top- seeded Navy, 4-2, in the Patriot League Women’s Tennis Championship match Sunday at the Malek Tennis Center. (Left) Senior Leslie Frankland and Women’s Head Coach Paul Peck receive the Patriot League trophy from League Commissioner Jennifer Heppel. Army clinched its 14th Patriot League title by winning four of the next fi ve matches in singles play. See Page 20 for story and photos. Photos by Mady SalVani/Army Athletic Communications Pointer View INSIDE & ONLINE w w w . u s m a . e d u w w w . PointerView . C o m #USMA Social Scene SEE Honoring the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush. PAGE 11 2 April 26, 2018 News & Features Pointer View Being prepared, responding to complex, tragic events

An active shooter and an improvised explosive device were part of the scenario during the West Point annual Mass Casualty/ Antiterrorism Exercise April 19-20. As part of a preparedness program, the emergency response exercises are aimed at assessing emergency responders and used to strengthen the skills and testing the coordination of various response management and support organizations on post. The mass casualty/antiterrorism situation consisted of an active shooter situation in building 620 and an IED explosion in the Cadet Mess. The goal of the exercise is to aid in the improvement of West Point’s ability to prepare for, respond to and recover from a complex and tragic event. (Below left) If confronted with an active shooter situation, respond accordingly and have emergency responder numbers at your fingertips if needed. Photos by Kathy Eastwood/PV

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Hundreds of people listen to Tom McAllister, professor and chairman at Indiana University School of Medicine, along with many other professionals studying the affects of concussions during the second annual NCAA-DOD Concussion Conference at Eisenhower Hall April 20. NCAA-DOD Grand Alliance conference held at West Point Story and photos by Kathy Eastwood The Concussion Alliance builds on the first may be a useful adjunctive tool supporting Staff Writer Grand Alliance, also held at West Point, with the diagnosis of sports-related concussion, but concussion experts and researchers sharing the valid administration and interpretation of The second annual NCAA-DOD Concussion preliminary and recently publicized information these tests is complex and requires appropriate Conference was held at Eisenhower Hall April from the NCAA-DOD Grand Alliance, the training and/or supervisory oversight. 20. The NCAA Sport Science Institute partnered largest concussion study and educational grand With the partnership, emerging data is with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Patriot challenge ever conducted. helping to shape a science-driven approach to League and the U.S. Military Academy at West Speakers included Brian Hainline, chief address concussion and head impact exposure Point to host the conference. medical officer of the NCAA; Tom McAllister, in sport, according to the NCAA-DOD CARE The NCAA and the DOD have partnered professor and chairman, Indiana University Consortium study. together on a landmark initiative to study and School of Medicine; among other noted The NCAA-DOD Concussion Conference prevent concussions, known as the NCAA-DOD professionals studying concussions. goals are to develop best practices for the Grand Alliance. Basically, there are more than 42 consensus- diagnosis and management of sport-related The purpose of the Grand Alliance is to based definitions of concussion. Diagnosis and concussion. emphasize a collaborative team approach management of sports-related concussion is a It is about developing prevention and broad representation of NCAA member clinical diagnosis based on the judgement of strategies for concussions and repeat sport- institutions to address the fundamental questions the athlete’s healthcare providers and can be related concussions, promoting sport-related in the field of concussions. daunting proposition. concussion injury resolution, minimizing The conference is offered at no cost and is The physical and cognitive examinations factors that contribute injury resolution and designed for athletic trainers, team physicians, are often normal and additional tests, such as preventing or minimizing complications of sports medicine clinicians and athletic health brain computerized tomography, brain MRI, other co-morbidities that may accompany sport- care administrators from the NCAA member electroencephalogram and blood tests are also related concussion like, migraine and other Tom McAllister, professor and schools and other key stakeholders in sport- commonly normal in diagnosing concussions. headache disorders, learning disabilities and chairman at Indiana University School related concussions. Comprehensive neuropsychological tests mood disorders. of Medicine. 4 April 26, 2018 Pointer View West Point cadets host foreign academy students Story and photos by Kathy Eastwood Staff Writer

During spring break, West Point cadets visited foreign academies in Chile, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Georgia, Indonesia, Latvia, Greece, Honduras, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Mozambique, Peru, Norway and South Korea. The West Point cadets reciprocated by inviting them to West Point April 8-15. This was the 59th year of a program designed to develop bonds that last a lifetime. The Foreign Academy Exchange Program is an annual event designed to promote good will and foster partnerships between the U.S. Military Academy and the service academies of other nations. Foreign cadets stayed with their host cadets in the barracks, went to class, ate at the Cadet Mess and toured the academy. They also went to see the sights in New York City. The foreign cadets appeared to enjoy their stay here with their West Point counterparts and shared some things that are a little different in their academies. During spring break, West Point Cadets visited foreign academies in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, El “I liked the clock towers,” Gerardo Barnos from El Salvador Salvador, Georgia, Greece, Honduras and others. From April 8-15, the West Point cadets hosted these said. “I also like the way they teach the classes. At home, one same academies. The Foreign Academy Exhange Program is designed to promote good will and foster teacher comes to our classroom and the whole class sits in one partnerships between the U.S. Military Academy and the service academies of other nations. room. I am in my fourth year.” discussions on leadership.” the details. Another cadet from Thailand said he is enjoying West Point Jurgen Lycke from Norway was also impressed, especially Cadets at West Point and their foreign counterparts will and the beauty that surrounds the institution. coming from a small country. transform to senior officers and relationships developed now “It’s very good here,” Nutchanon Chantapoh said. “The “I enjoyed the classes,” Lycke said. “They are smaller than will be the key to cooperation, both in peacetime and during cadets are very kind and are always helping us. I thought ours. We may have 20-60 cadets in a class. I was also impressed conflict. The closer the relationships are to partner nations, the New York was a very big city. Another thing I like is that in by the physical training and combatives and that you have easier and more open communication becomes, especially if in the classrooms, it is always about leadership. We don’t have instructions that follow up on what is taught and focus is on a conflict area.

Commandant Brig. Gen. Steve Gilland and U.S. Corps of Cadets Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Kenny present two Greek foreign academy exchange students with coins while the students present them with a cover during the Foreign Academy Exchange Program luncheon April 12. Pointer View IN FOCUS: CADET ACTIVITIES April 26, 2018 5 2017-18 cadet club activities West Point Cyber Policy team wins European Cyber 9/12 Competition in Switzerland By Maj. Patrick J. Bell and Capt. Austin R. Minter Army Cyber Institute

The West Point Cyber Policy team won the Atlantic Council and Geneva Centre for Security Policy’s fourth annual European Cyber 9/12 Student Challenge in Geneva April 6. The cadets are the first American team to win the prestigious competition and finished first out of 20 teams from 10 countries and 11 universities. Their competitors included teams from the U.S. Air Force’s graduate education schools. This is the team’s second consecutive international victory Chess: A chess tournament in New York City April 20 went after winning the 2017 Indo-Pacific Cyber 9/12 Student well with Class of 2019 Cadet Zade Koch and Class of 2020 Challenge in Sydney. Cadet T.J. Kilcullen tying for first place in the U1700 section. The competition positioned competitors as advisers to The Army West Point Chess team also had a number of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and positive interactions centered on the appearance on the cover Security Policy. of the most recent issue of Chess Life (below photo). Each team developed policy options in response to cyberattacks on aviation infrastructure. The cadets quickly incorporated judges’ feedback from the qualifying and semifinal West Point’s Cyber Policy team won the Atlantic rounds to soundly beat the competition in the finals by presenting Council and Geneva Centre for Security Policy's a European solution that embraced the principles of solidarity fourth annual European Cyber 9/12 Student and subsidiarity. Challenge in Geneva, on April 6. Pictured are Swiss Coaching the Cyber Policy team is part of the Army Cyber Institute’s leader development research for the Army’s pre- Ambassador Christian Dussey, director of the commissioning institutions. Although the think tank contributes Geneva Centre for Security Policy; Class of 2018 to many of West Point’s academic departments, their larger Cadets Lexie Johnson, Nolan Hedglin, Sungpyo purpose includes developing and enhancing the Army’s cyber Choe and Hannah Whisnant, and Chelsey Slack, leader development model. NATO deputy head of cyber defense. “Cyber competitions are a great way to get cadets excited Photo by Class of 2020 Cadet Robert Norwood about the practical aspects of cyber,” Col. Andrew O. Hall, The winning team was comprised of Class of 2018 Cadets director of the Army Cyber Institute, said. “Cyber 9/12 tests their Lexie Johnson, an international relations and Russian major; problem-solving skills in ways classroom education cannot, and Nolan Hedglin, a math and physics major; Hannah Whisnant, the real outcome here is a development program that prepares a math and computer science major; and Sungpyo Choe, an cadets to lead in the complex environment in which they’ll serve international relations major. Johnson, Hedglin and Whisnant as lieutenants.” will commission as cyber officers and train at the U.S. Army All officers must have an understanding of the cyber domain Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Choe, a regardless of their military branch, Hall added. Korean citizen, will join the Korean Army as an infantry officer. 6 April 26, 2018 Pointer View CLS cadets, faculty present research at 14th annual THHBK Rheology Symposium

Six cadets and four faculty members from the Department of Chemistry and Life Science presented their research on various multifunctional and complex material research at the 14th annual Tiger-Hen-Hawk-Black Knight Rheology Symposium in Bartlett Hall April 21. Dr. Enoch Nagelli conducted an oral presentation on electrochemical cells and Class of 2018 Cadet Tyler Helton (above left) presented his work on rheological fingerprinting of human blood. Class of 2019 Cadet Charles Keith (above) and Class of 2020 Cadets Michael Deegan, Michael Clark (left) and Ramsey Wagner all presented posters of their ongoing research. The keynote speaker was Dr. Jim Swan, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who presented “The Hydrodynamics of Colloidal Gelation.” In total, there were 30 participants, six talks, one keynote address and 14 posters, with representatives from Lehigh University, the University of Delaware, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the U.S. Military Academy. Courtesy Photos 8 April 26, 2018 Pointer View

and a Psychological Operations detachment. States—especially young military officers. Twenty-two cadet candidates from U.S. “In response to indirect feedback, they Military Academy Preparatory School served as began to try novel approaches to the complex the guerrilla resistance force seeking freedom problems presented in the UW construct through from an oppressive invading regime. The West the G (guerrilla) chief,” Guerdan continued. Point cadets collaborated with the guerrillas Demonstrating the versatility of the training, by training, planning and conducting missions such comments indicate the importance of together in an ambiguous and ever-changing training critical thinking and problem solving. environment. The U.S. Military Academy conducted Maj. Pete Guerdan, the primary Special this training through the commitment and Forces military role player remarked, “The cooperation of local authorities, non-profit cadet ODA initially struggled to understand organizations—such as the Scenic Hudson the motivation and intentions of the Guerilla environmental group, patriotic citizens, Able’s chief based on their (the cadet’s) preconceived Automotive and the Poughkeepsie Yacht Club. ideas of how an indigenous leader would act.” The leaders of the IWG were extremely In today’s operational environment, young grateful for the volunteer efforts, time and lieutenants are forced to interact with different resources that brought this training to fruition cultures, whose people view problems and and look forward to continue training with the From the Foxhole... solutions differently than people in the United locals of Hyde Park. “From the Team Room” HYDE PARK, N.Y.—U.S. Military Academy senior Irregular Warfare Group cadet staff cadets from the Irregular Warfare Group at West members, civilian and military role players from Point conducted an unconventional warfare the local area and local law enforcement officers. training exercise from April 6-8. Irregular warfare and unconventional Unconventional warfare training naturally warfare (UW) share many attributes. The educates and inspires cadets, preparing them primary difference between the two lies in their for service as officers in the United States Army. descriptive qualities. Organic to unconventional warfare training is While the former is a term used to describe character development, as cadets face moral, power asymmetries between two rivals in ethical and legal dilemmas over the course of conflict, the latter describes a specific U. three days. S. Special Forces mission designed to free Culminating with a rescue mission, the oppressed peoples. cadets learn how to plan under time constrained The unique quality of unconventional environments and ambiguity—essential warfare is empowering people to fight corrupt developmental challenges for the readiness of and abusive governments. Such missions future Army leaders. are replete with moral, ethical and legal Majs. Alex Deep and Nick Thompson, dilemmas—situations difficult to replicate under both instructors at West Point, use the model conventional warfare rubrics. perfected by the U.S. Army Special Operations The exercise was a multi-day training event Command to lead the Irregular Warfare Group. that challenged the cadets by placing them The two Special Forces officers organized in the roles of a Special Forces Operational and prepared the training with assistance from Detachment-Alpha (ODA), a Civil Affairs team, Force Sustainment Ball welcomes 119 new branch members By Jose A. Aviles in today’s Army. Director of Logistics Readiness “Napoleon once said, ‘amateurs Center study strategy/tactic … experts and generals study logistics,’” Daly said. The U.S. Military Academy Force “We must be globally responsive Sustainment Association celebrated its and maintain the ability to operate seventh annual ball April 6 in the West effectively in a multi-domain Point Club’s Grand Ballroom. The Force environment.” Sustainment Ball helped welcome 119 Daly closed his remarks with, cadets who branched Transportation, “Continue to dare to be great, know Quartermaster, Ordnance, Finance that you are part of one of the noblest and Adjutant General into the Force of professions and understand that Sustainment community. the flag you defend does not run from Lt. Gen. Edward Daly, Army tough fights against foreign enemies Materiel Command deputy commanding ... and that you, each one of you here general, was the guest speaker for the this evening, represent our freedoms event. Daly spoke of the importance and liberty that make this nation great.” of the Force Sustainment community. The following awards were Daly spoke of the importance of the presented during the ceremony: sustainer professions and how they are • Distinguished Order of St. Martin: both the backbone and the support of Lt. Col. Ambrose Mbonu; Lt. Gen. Edward Daly, Army Materiel Command deputy commanding general, awarded the the Army and its mission. He discussed • Honorable Order of St. Martin: Distinguished and Honorable Order of St. Martin to Lt. Col. Ambrose Mbonu, Maj. Jonathan the importance of the sustainer’s Maj. Jonathan Leggett, Maj. Ryan Leggett, Maj. Ryan Wilson and Capt. Jamie Hickman during the seventh annual USMA Force workforce both in uniform and civilian Wilson and Capt. Jamie Hickman. Sustainment Association Ball April 6. Photo by Jess Tejada Pointer View April 26, 2018 9 Ethics Debate team takes Cup

The U.S. Military Academy's Ethics Debate team won the fifth annual Military Ethics Case Competition at the Naval Academy April 14. This is the first time USMA has won the competition and earned the Military Ethics Cup (left). This achievement is remarkable because the debaters this year were two plebes and a yearling. Class of 2021 Cadets Elijah Brown and AnnMarie Moolenaar and Class of 2020 Cadet Jake Hohmann worked diligently under the guidance of Cadet-in-Charge, Class of 2019 Cadet Reed Johnson, to create a superb presentation and develop sufficient comprehension of the case to handle judge's questions with ease (above). The Military Ethics Case Competition brings the nation's service academies together to compare their responses to a selected case. This year, the case imagined an elaborate cyber attack by North Korea against the United States and its Allies is underway. Each team was asked to create a 20-minute briefing for U.S. Cyber Command that assesses the nature of the threat and uses ethical, legal and strategic lenses to recommend an appropriate cyber response. The team worked assiduously to understand the history and nature of the North Korean regime, the geopolitics of conflict with North Korea, cyber warfare and the specific vulnerabilities of the North Korean regime, and the complex ethics and law of cyber war. Courtesy Photos April is National Alcohol Awareness Month By George Barnes and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports that 86 love. It often creates an unhealthy dynamic • Using alcohol even when you know it can Suicide Prevention Program Manager percent of people 18 or older have drank at in families with all family members being cause physical harm like drinking and driving; some time in their life. impacted. • Developing a tolerance to where it takes It seems that every month of the year is About 70 percent report that they have A long-term pattern of drinking can more alcohol to get the same desired effect; dedicated to a cause and increasing awareness drank in the last year and 56 percent in the often result in harm to an individual’s health, • Experiencing withdrawal symptoms— for that cause. April is National Alcohol last month. The same study reports 15 million including organ damage and other life- such as, sweating and shaking when you stop Awareness Month and the Army is committed people are problem drinkers, and in 2015 only threatening illnesses. drinking, or you continue to drink to avoid to raising awareness for it. about 1.3 million or 8 percent sought treatment If you are concerned about your own these symptoms. In April 1987, the National Council in a specialized clinic. drinking or that of someone you love, below Do you or a loved one have a pattern of on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc. Youth numbers are not any better with are some of the common signs and symptoms problems, such as controlling your drinking? (NCADD) established April as Alcohol kids ages 12-17. Of that group, 623,000 were of alcohol abuse: Preoccupied with drinking? Do you still drink Awareness Month. The NCADD focuses on identified in 2015 as having an alcohol disorder. • Being unable to control or limit the even though you know it is creating problems two areas, awareness to the public on the These number indicate that we need to do better amount of alcohol you drink; for you? If this sounds like you; help is only a dangers and misconceptions of alcohol, and educating our kids. • Wanting to reduce how much alcohol you phone call away. education for those who may be struggling with Many alcohol dependent people do not fully consume and making unsuccessful attempts The West Point Substance Use Disorder Alcohol Use Disorders (AUD). understand the disorder. Often they are ashamed to do so; Clinical Care Program and Employee Assistance AUD is a chronic, progressive medical of their alcohol-related behavior and this leads • Spending a lot of time obtaining, drinking, Program are here to assist at 845-938-1038. disease and may be genetically predisposed. to denial. Denial leads to progression of AUD or recovering from alcohol; They will help you or your loved one get on Untreated AUD can lead to physical and and delay of treatment. NIAAA studies confirm • A strong urge or craving to drink; the path of recovery. psychological consequences, and in extreme 88,000 people die every year from alcohol- • Failing to fulfill commitments at work, There are many roads to recovery. Whether case’s, death. Studies have shown that there is related deaths. If we are going to reduce those school or home due to drinking; you use a 12-step program, individual a link between physical violence and alcohol. numbers we must increase awareness. Alcohol • Continuing to drink even though you counseling or group therapy, help is here and A UCLA study suggests 4 out of 10 violent education and how it can affect the community know it’s creating social or interpersonal recovery is possible. It all starts with you! crimes involve alcohol. cannot be overstated. problems; (Editor’s note: The National Council It is important that people, particularly There is no question that AUD can lead to • Continuing to drink even when you know on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc., people who suffer from AUD, know that there negative consequences if left untreated. AUD you are doing physical harm to yourself; National Institute on Alcohol abuse and is treatment and recovery is possible. does not just affect the drinker. AUD can alter, • Giving up important social, work activities Alcoholism, Center for Disease Control and The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse in a negative way, the life of someone you and hobbies that may interfere with drinking; Prevention were used as sources in this article.) 10 April 26, 2018 Pointer View Celebrating Month of the Military Child: Poems in their own words ABC’s of a Military Child ABC’s of Being a Military Child I Am a Military Child By Sarah Wambeke By Amora Carlos By Declan

April is the month of the Military Child Able to move place to place I am military child. Bye, bye, Alexandra Being able to see new animals I wonder if I will see my friends again. Colorado is where I used to live Colorado is where my home is I hear all of the good-byes. Different friends every few years Different schools for first grade, second I see the moving truck. Exciting new homes and friends grade and third grade I want another year here. Family members leaving Exciting new schools Going everywhere Friends are hard to make I am a military child. Hi, new home and friends Going all over the USA I pretend my friends are always with me. Idolize family members Have to say goodbye to friends I feel lucky to have so many friends. Joy when parents come home It is amazing to see the differences among I touch the moving boxes. Kisses before leaving family Colorado, Texas and New York I worry about making new friends. Lap come sit on my lap Journey to New York City I cry when I have to go. Meeting new people makes me nervous, Keepsakes from different places especially in the middle of the school year Liberty means freedom I am a military child. I’m a Military Child North Carolina is where I was born Mississippi I visited I understand that I might never see my friend by Kitty Clarke Opportunities are everywhere New homes are clean after I leave. Parents being deployed Opportunities to meet people I say good-bye every time I leave. Inspired by her life as a military child and Quitting is not an option Protected by the military I dream of life in one place. the military children all over the world Ramify across countries Question my parents about where we’re I try to be nice at a new school. Sitting in the car when moving going I hope everyone’s nice at my new school. I have lived in Texas, Washington and This is life! Really cry hard when I move I have learned about the importance of Alabama. U-can do this Start a new life friendships. I’ve been to Germany. Visiting or moving Texas was awful except for our church I am a military child. I’ve been to Italy. Working through problems family I’ve learned to say, “Yes, Sir” and say “Yes, X-hausting work United States of America If Military Children Were in Charge of Ma’am.” You mean everything to me-don’t leave! Very sad to see my dad go to Korea the World Zenith was when my dad came home. Working overnight at the hospital my dad Shared writing fourth graders at WPES I’ve traveled all across the country. does Seen lots of things that made me smile X-hausting to move-it took days to go from If military children were in charge of the You know who I am? I Am a Military Child Texas to New York world, I’m a military child! By Phoebe Methvin Year after year to have my dad gone We’d cancel moving so much, Zieanna was born in Texas saying good-bye to friends, I am a military child. I get a challenging education in every and having our parents deployed. DoDEA school I wonder if I could travel the world 5 times. I hear the cannons BOOM before they lower There’s Computer Club If we were in charge of the world, the flag at TAPS. Also Quilting Club There’d be more chances to see the world, I see pictures of my dad when he leaves. And Drama is oh so cool! more people to meet, I want to fly around the world. and then you make them your friends. I’ve got a parent who serves our country I am super. working for our Uncle Sam. If we were in charge of the world, I pretend to play super hero with my dad. From Californ-I-A You wouldn’t have war. I feel good when I help people. Kentucky and PA You wouldn’t have disabilities of war. I touch my dad when he’s sad. I’ve adapted to who I am. You wouldn’t have quitters, I worry when my dad is gone. or “Good-bye church family!” I cry when I have to fly to a new state. I, too, serve my country making adaptations You wouldn’t even have friends moving to my life. away while you’re still there! Up to Oregon I am a MILITARY CHILD. I understand we have to move. Or down Georgia way If we were in charge of the world, I say I’m sad when we leave friends. Leaving family cuts like a knife. brussell sprouts would be ice cream, I dream of my dad when he’s deployed. all problems would be solved, I try to help people who are hurt. From New York to Oklahoma, Florida to and military children who sometimes forget I hope the world can be happier. North Car’line to write in their planners, I have learned that I need strength and I’ve been to Arizone and sometimes forget to put their homework bravery. One place I call my home- away would still be allowed to be in charge of I am a MILITARY CHILD. where my family is all the time. the world.

Learned to swim in Hawaii; climbed the mountains of Fuji-san. Been to France and Rome The world is my home Here today and tomorrow gone!

I’ve traveled all across the country. Seen lots of things that made me smile You know who I am? I’m a military child! Yeah, you know who I am! I’m a military child. Pointer View April 26, 2018 11 #USMA Social Scene

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westpoint_usma: As we reflect on the life of former first lady Barbara Bush, we recall her presence here at #USMA for the graduation of the Class of 1991, President Bush’s Presidential Farewell Address in 1993 and the presentation of the Thayer Award to President Bush in 1994. Rest in peace, Mrs. Bush. (Image courtesy of the USMA Special Collection & Archives, photo credit to White House) 12 April 26, 2018 Community Pointer View

help. Contact [email protected] if you public administration—Call Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 or FEATURED ITEM have a used instrument that you would like to donate. email [email protected]; and Instruments needed include flute, trumpet, clarinet, tuba, • Long Island University–master’s degrees in school Kosciuszko Memorial Observance and Conference trombone, any saxophone, bassoon, bass clarinet, oboe, French counseling, mental health counseling and marriage and family The U.S. Military Academy will conduct its annual horn or percussion instruments. counseling—Call Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or email Kosciuszko Memorial Observance and Conference Friday [email protected]. and Saturday. West Point Lending Library The American Association of the Friends of Kosciuszko at The West Point Community Lending Library at 126 Employee Assistance Program West Point will hold its annual Kosciuszko Conference from Washington Road is located on the second floor. West Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday at the Thayer Hotel. WPFH library has a variety of books to choose from, that provides free and confidential counseling for civilians, family The observance at the Kosciuszko Monument takes place such as children’s books, drama, history, mystery, best sellers, members and retirees. immediately following the Cadet Review on Saturday. The biographies, etc. The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- public is invited to attend these events. The library is now open during business hours everyday and is Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road. For a detailed schedule and information, visit www. ready for visitors to come check out books, study, do homework For details, call 845-938-1039. kosciuszkoatwestpoint.org. For additional details, contact or stay and enjoy its tranquil reading room. Steve Olejasz at [email protected]. Little Free Library OUTSIDE THE GATES Hazel Calway, a fifth grader at West Point Middle School and an avid reader, started a Little Free Library, located at 306D March of Dimes Walk at Woodbury Commons ANNOUNCEMENTS Alexander Place on West Point. The purpose of the LFL is to share Approximately 1,000 walkers are expected Sunday at books, bring people together and create communities of readers. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets for the 48th annual March Re-registration for West Point Schools The Little Free Libraries are small, front-yard book exchanges of Dimes, March for Babies walk. Registration begins at 8 a.m. It’s re-registration time at West Point Elementary and Middle numbering 50,000 around the world in 70 countries. and the walk will start at 9 a.m. Schools. A personalized re-registration packet was already sent The mission of the LFL is to encourage children to read Woodbury Common has hosted the March of Dimes walk home with third-quarter report cards. during the fall months. for 19 years. The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve Re-registration for both the elementary and middle school Hazel’s LFL is open 24 hours, seven days a week. To learn the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth will take place from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. through Friday at more, visit littlefreelibrary.org. and infant mortality. the West Point Elementary School Conference Room. Participants can register online, ahead of the walk, at www. All returning families are asked to attend re-registration—do marchforbabies.org/event/lowerHV. not send packets back to school with students. The school will EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS only accept withdrawal forms from students. The Town Of Highlands West Point Youth Football/ New student packets for all grade levels will be available Army Career Skills Program Cheer Association registration during re-registration or you may pre-register new students at the The Army’s Career Skills Program (CSP) prepares Soldiers The Junior Black Knights Football/Cheer Association will following website—https://registration.dodea.edu/. for civilian employment through first-class apprenticeships, on- be holding registrations for the 2018 season from 6-8 p.m. the-job training, job shadowing, internships and employment Wednesday and May 30 at Roe Park in Highland Falls. Sunday events at the Cadet Chapel skills training. For details or to register online, visit Leaguelineup.com/ The upcoming events at the Cadet Chapel through 2018: Soldiers are eligible to participate in an Army CSP up to 180 JBK. JBK football/Cheer is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 14, • Sunday, 2:30 p.m.—Deux Voix; days prior to separation from the Army and after completion of however, not 14 year olds in high school). • May 6, 2:30 p.m.—Juilliard Trombone Choir; the mandatory five-day SFL-TAP workshop. All coaches are fully background checked and certified by • May 13, 2:30 p.m.—Craig Williams. The use of permissive temporary duty (PTDY) to attend a USA Football. More recitals will be posted when information is available. CSP more than 50 miles away from the Soldier’s duty station Check them out on Facebook at West Point Cadet Chapel Organ may be granted at the commander’s discretion. Cornwall-on-Hudson RiverFest Recitals. Interested transitioning service members can contact Drew The Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson will host its 21st annual Mierva at [email protected] or stop by the Army Education RiverFest from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 2. Department of Physical Education community fitness Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. RiverFest 2018 will be held at Donahue Park along session the Hudson River and will feature a full day of music and The Department of Physical Education is continuing its Army Personnel Testing programs entertainment, children’s activities and a large craft and food fair. community fitness sessions during the spring. The Army Education Center at West Point offers Army The day’s events will include live bands, river activities, food The last general fitness activity is a running clinic at 12:15 Personnel Testing programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, DLPT, stands and non-profit groups and contributors. p.m. Wednesday at Daly Field. SIFT through the DA and DLI. Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. Vendor spaces are still available. Applications can be Call the Testing Center at 845-938-3360 or email gwenn. downloaded from www.river-fest.com and will be accepted Substitute teachers needed in HFFM District [email protected] for details or an appointment. until all spaces are filled. The Highland Falls–Fort Montgomery Central School District seeks substitute teachers in all content areas and grade levels to Army Career Tracker ‘Lunch and Learn Sessions’ JBK Football conditioning camps work in the 2017-18 school year. HQDA G3/5/7 is conducting virtual Army Career Tracker The Junior Black Knights Football team will be holding New York State certification is preferred, but not mandatory. (ACT) “Lunch and Learn Sessions” every Wednesday at 1 p.m. conditioning camps starting June 4 and will run every Monday Applicants should have, at a minimum, a high school degree. The sessions are designed to benefit careerists in all career and Wednesday in June and July. Applicants should have a happy, positive, nurturing programs at all levels and grades, enabling them to better leverage The camp will be held from 5-7 p.m at Ficken Field in personality and enjoy working with students. ACT for professional development. Highland Falls. These camps are free and open to all boys and Candidates will also be required to provide New York State Visit the CP29 page in ACT for training, education and girls interested in playing football or cheering. TEACH fingerprint clearance. professional development opportunities at https://actnow.army. You do not need to be registered to particapte at the camps. Applicants should apply through the online application mil. “Like” CP29’s new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ However, registration will be available during camps to system at www.olasjobs.org. ArmyCP29/. participate during the season. Like JBKFOOTBALL on Facebook. Disabled American Veterans golf outing Army Education Center The fifth annual Disabled American Veterans golf outing is College courses are offered through the Army Education Holy Innocents Thrift Shop in Highland Falls scheduled for June 14 at West Point Golf Course. Center at West Point, located at 683 Buckner Loop. The Highland Falls Holy Innocents Thrift Shop at 401 Main It starts with registration at 7 a.m and a Captain’s Choice Undergraduate classes: Street, Highland Falls, is open to the public. Scramble at 8 a.m. Dinner and award presentation follow • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446- Come find a great selection of clothes, books, sports immediately after the outing. All golfers are welcomed. 0535 or email [email protected]; and equipment, jewelry and other household items. The shop is open • Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Gina Funaro at 845-398-4102 Wednesdays (3:30-5:30 p.m.), Thursdays (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) and Instrument drive or email [email protected]. Saturdays (10 a.m.-1 p.m). Have instruments that you don’t use or need anymore? The Graduate studies: Additionally, the shop accepts gently used clothes, DVDs, Highland Falls Intermediate School Band program needs your • John Jay College of Criminal Justice–master’s degree in jewelry, and small household and kitchen items. Pointer View aPril 26, 2018 13

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is open from 7 a.m -10 p.m. Monday through Friday. 2018 Round Pond Reservations Breakfast is served from 7 a.m.-10 a.m., lunch is served from Round Pond reservations for 2018 are ongoing for all eligible 11 a.m.-2 p.m., while Grab and Go is available all day. It is open personnel. Reservations can be made between noon-4 p.m. to the public. For a complete menu, visit thewestpointclub.com. Monday-Friday by calling 845-938-8811. FEATURED EVENT For more details, call 845-938-5120. West Point Club’s Dinner-To-Go now available fi ve FOR THE YOUTHS West Point Golf Course is now open for the season nights a week To start the West Point Golf Course season, the fi rst tee The Dinner-to-Go program now runs Monday through Friday. SAC Summer Camp Registration time will be 8 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday, while Mondays Place your order by 2 p.m. that day and specify pickup time West Point School Age Center’s Summer Camp Care it will open at noon or be closed for a private event. between 4:30–6:30 p.m. and pick up your meal at the West Point registration is ongoing now. You can register your children The WPGC is excited to offer the community new Club’s Benny Havens Lounge. through militarychildcare.com. carts for the course, new pro-shop items and fresh food There is a 15-minute authorized parking for dinner pickup Children in grades K-5 registered with CYS Services are combinations. Look for Ladies’ Clinics, Junior Camps and in front of the club. Servings for four or six are available for a eligible for the camp. SAC off ers summer camp care during the Clinics. Golf lessons will be available again this season. nominal fee. For pricing and menu items, visit thewestpointclub. months of June through September. Hours of Summer Camp Make your tee times online at www.golfatwestpoint. com or call 845-446-5506/5504. operations are 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. com or call at 845-938-2435. MWR Knight Runner Shuttle CYS Services Spring Sports Programs Need a ride to any FMWR facility or the AAFES Exchange? West Point families, as it inches closer to the beginning of the Call the Knight Runner Shuttle service from 3-8 p.m. Monday- spring season, Child, Youth and School Age Services is excited JUST ANNOUNCED Friday, for a minimal fee per ride. to announce that it’s adding a new sport. Last call for pick-up must be made before 7:30 p.m. For the fi rst time, it will off er a youth fl ag football league West Point Arts & Crafts Classes Must be 18 or older to ride. For details, call 845-938-0140. for ages 5-6, 7-8 and 9-11, with its T-ball, baseball and soccer Try a class with West Point Arts & Crafts. Upcoming classes leagues. We look forward to seeing you out there. include: New pizza delivery hours For details, call 845-938-8896. • Tuesday—Pallet Painting (Firefl ies), 5-8 p.m.; The West Point Bowling Center now delivers pizza seven • May 8—Freestyle Inspired Art, 3:30-5:30 p.m. days a week. Wee Ones Open Play Group There is a minimal fee for the classes. For details, call 845- • Monday-Thursday—11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Wee Ones Open Play Group welcomes children (infants 938-4812 or visit westpointartsandcrafts.com. • Friday and Saturday—11 a.m.-11 p.m.; through 4 years old) and a parent from 9:30-11 a.m. every • Sunday—Noon-9 p.m. Monday at the Youth Center Gymnasium, Building 500, across Day trips with Leisure Travel Services For details, call 845-938-2140. from West Point Schools. It is a time for the children to play, learn • Tuesday—Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Leave West Point and make new friends. Pre-registration is not required. There’s at 9 a.m. and leave Brooklyn at 3:30 p.m. Visit the Brooklyn Lunch Loop Shuttle always something fun happening at Wee Ones. Botanic Garden and see the splendid fl owering cherry blossom There is a West Point Lunch Loop Shuttle from 11 a.m.-2 For the most up-to-date details, call Family collection. There is a nominal transportation fee. p.m. Monday-Friday. The shuttle will run a continuous loop. Advocacy at 845-938-0629 or go to www.facebook.com/ For details and reservations, call 845-938-3601. The shuttle runs in the areas of the West Point Bowling Center, WestPointArmyCommunityService. West Point Club, Howard Road, DPW, Garrison headquarters, Keller Hospital and the West Point Golf Course. Wee Read FOR THE ADULTS A Common Access Card is required for the shuttle. Wee Read welcomes children (infants through 4 years old) Must be 18 and older to ride the shuttle. It is free. and a parent at 9-10 a.m. on the first and third Thursday of each Mother’s Day Brunch For details, call 845-938-0140. month at the Army Community Service (ACS) Resiliency Center, Join the West Point Club on May 13, for it’s traditional second floor of Building 626, near Buff alo Soldier Field. Mother’s Day Brunch. Seatings will be held every half hour from FCC providers positions available now Wee Read introduces children to basic literacy skills, books 11 a.m.-1 p.m. There is a nominal fee for this brunch. Pre-pay Family Child Care is certifi ed in-home child care for children and reading. Pre-registration is not required. for reservations, and the last day to cancel is May 6. ages 4 weeks-12 years. FCC providers are authorized family For the most up-to-date details, call Family For tickets and menu selection, visit thewestpointclub.com. members that operate as independent contractors in housing Advocacy at 845-938-0629 or go to www.facebook.com/ For more details, call 845-938-5120. located on a military installation. FCC off ers fl exible hours. WestPointArmyCommunityService. For details, call 845-938-8528. West Point Summer Softball League Part Day Preschool openings The MWR Sports offi ce will conduct the 2018 West Point Spaces are still available in the Stony Child Development Summer Softball League open to all USMA personnel 18 years FOR THE FAMILIES Center Tuesday and Thursday session of Part Day Preschool. of age and older. Games will be played from 6-9 p.m. Monday- The class hours are 9 a.m.-noon. Wednesday at the H-Lot fi elds. The MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Care Co-Op The program utilizes the creative curriculum to facilitate the League play will start on May 29 through the beginning of The MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Co-Op is looking development of social, emotional, literacy, fi ne and gross motor August. Deadline for entries will be May 15. for new members. The co-op is comprised of CYS eligible skills. Fees are based upon total family income. A USDA CACFP To enter a team or for more details, email jim.mcguinness@ patrons with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, who are looking approved snack is served each day. usma.edu or call the MWR Sports offi ce at 845-938-3066. to workout while having their child participate in a volunteer- For details, contact Parent and Outreach Services at 845- facilitated childcare. In exchange for their child’s participation, 938-4458. Champagne Sunday Brunch co-op members agree to support other members and assist with The Champagne Sunday Brunch is 10 a.m-1 p.m. every the supervision of children during co-op hours. School Age Center’s After School Programs Sunday through Nov. 11 at the West Point Club. If you are interested in participating, contact the CYS The School Age Center off ers programs with several diff erent Each week the club’s executive chef and his team present a Outreach Services Offi ce at 845-938-3969. themes and activities for kindergarten through fi fth grade. diff erent menu including action stations and desserts. If you are interested in a before and after school program for There is a nominal fee. For details, call 845-938-5120 or visit Horseback riding lessons your school age child, please sign up today. www.thewestpointclub.com. The Morgan Farm horseback riding lesson program is now The School Age Center also off ers hourly activities for open. Lessons are available for beginners through advanced, ages children who would like to come on an hourly or daily basis. Now open—Bistro 603 at the West Point Club 5 and up. Lesson packages are available. For details, call the Lee Area CYS Facility front desk at Check out the West Point Club’s new Bistro 603. The Bistro For more details, call 845-938-3926. 845-938-8530. 14 aPril 26, 2018 Pointer View Keller Corner THE DPW DISPATCH Closure of the West Point Veterinarian No other skin issues will be addressed Clinic (including acne, warts, rashes, cosmetics, WORK IN PROGRESS The West Point Veterinary Clinic will etc.). be closed through Friday, due to off -site, No treatments will be performed. Any CLP is fully operational City Light and Power Inc. (CLP) is fully operational and the owner and operator of West mandatory staff training. lesions requiring a biopsy will be scheduled Point’s electrical distribution system since April 1. The 50-year electrical utility privatization If you anticipate a need for over-the- into a follow-up biopsy appointment. No contract was awarded to CLP on Sept. 29, 2017. CLP is integrating into West Point’s current counter products or prescription refi lls for medications will be prescribed. operations processes and procedures. Any electrical issues will continue to be reported to your pets, stop by the clinic before or after DPW work management through normal operations. Nothing with the process of reporting the clinic’s week-long closure. Transition of the KACH Pharmacy has changed. Your fl exibility is greatly appreciated and The Keller Army Community Hospital’s CLP is under contract to improve the electrical system’s infrastructure and install a the clinic apologizes for any inconvenience. Pharmacy is scheduled to move from its current location to its new, permanent location modern Supervisory Control and Data Acquistion system. With these improvements, West Point’s electrical system will be enhanced, modernized and more reliable. CLP’s personnel KACH recognition campaigns—on —across the hall—on May 21. are currently working site-wide to map and inspect the high voltage electrical system. Facebook—for the month of April: KACH Pharmacy anticipates limited, if CLP is headquartered in Denver, Colo. and has additional electrical UP contracts at • Autism Awareness Month—Sundays any, disruption in the continuity of service Aberdeen Proving Ground, Fort Campbell, Fort Riley, Hill Air Force Base, March Air Reserve throughout April; provided to our benefi ciaries. Base and Travis Air Force Base. CLP has municipal street lighting contracts with Cities of • Sexual Assault Awareness and Long Beach and Lakewood Calif. and is a select subcontractor for Southern California Edison Prevention Month (SAAPM)—Fridays KACH OBU to provide Childbirth and Pasadena Calif. throughout April. Education Courses The KACH Obstetric Unit will provide Caslen talks to DPW, thanks them for work KACH to provide skin cancer Childbirth Education Courses—May/June Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen Jr. (center) spent a few moments a few weeks screenings 2018. back congratulating and thanking the DPW snow crew for all their hard work during the In recognition of May as Skin Cancer Topics include, but are not limited to, 2017-18 winter season. Detection and Prevention Month, KACH what to expect during labor, pain control “I leave post and see the roads and think why can’t these roads be as good as our West will conduct two skin cancer screening days. options, newborn care and breastfeeding. Point roads?” Caslen said. Caslen was joined by Garrison Commander Col. Andrew Hanson, The skin cancer screening days, scheduled If this is your fi rst baby and/or you are former Command Sgt. Maj. Roderick Taylor and Branch Chief Matt Talaber. for May 15 and 21, are for TRICARE due before September, this class series is for benefi ciaries only; no referral necessary. All you. Participants must be DOD benefi ciaries. ages are welcome. The Childbirth Education Course sessions To schedule a skin cancer screening, are scheduled from 6-9:30 p.m. May 23, 30 during one of the two days, call the and June 6 on the fourth fl oor classroom at Appointment Center at 845-938-7992 and KACH. request an appointment during the designated To register and/or get details, contact screening days. Keller’s Obstetrics Unit at 845-938-3210.

• Story Time and Craft: Join West us to learn about the benefi ts and options of Point Family Homes for Story Time and using your TRICARE Healthcare Benefi ts. Craft featuring Eric Carle’s “The Very Information will be presented by U.S. Hungry Caterpillar.” Family Health Plan, A Prime Option. Hands-on learning and interactive This session is for active duty, military activities and crafts from 9:30-11a.m. May retirees (including, medical), recent veterans Kids doing great deeds 8 at 126 Washington Road. and dependent family members. To register, email jgellman@bbcgrp. The session is scheduled from 11:45 (From left to right) Karoline Hasz, Saedi Post, com by May 4. a.m.-1 p.m. May 16 at 126 Washington Road. Mary-Goodwin Jones, Shiloh Dabkowski, To register, email jgellman@bbcgrp. Alyssa Bluman and Anneli Hasz (not pictured) • TRICARE Benefi ts session: Join com. helped with a fundraiser through World Vision to provide farm animals to needy families in Africa during the postwide yard sale April 14. The girls came up with the idea on their own and started planning a few weeks ago. They MOVIES at MAHAN contacted World Vision, who sent them items Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752. like bracelets, pens and brochures to hand out. Friday—“Avengers: Infi nity War,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. During the yard sale, they sold their toys, other Saturday—“Avengers: Infi nity War,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. donations and food they had made to raise a May 4—“Avengers: Infi nity War,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m. total of more than $2,600. The girls felt strongly (For movie details and updated schedules, visit http://www. that they could do something important with aafes.com/exchange-stores/Movie-Guide/showtimes-West- their time and felt like this would be the most Point.htm.) meaningful way to help others. Courtesy Photo Pointer View Sports April 26, 2018 15 A Baseball Bond through tragedy By Kat Castner offered to help. He made a couple of calls Army Athletic Communications and before Opp knew it he had a nomination from the vice president at the time, Joe Biden. A young boy sits on his bed in his dorm Unfortunately, it was May and too late in the room at Christ School in North Carolina trying process as all the acceptances to West Point to comprehend the devastating news his mother were already gone. had just told him. By this time, Opp was getting used to having His father, who was just 46 years old, had obstacles in his path, but he tried to make the passed away. best of the situation. He finally decided to attend Army West Point left-handed pitcher Cam William & Mary that fall instead. Opp was that young boy. “I ended up going to William & Mary but Losing a parent is never easy, especially it didn’t feel right,” Opp added. “I was doing when you’re young. His father, Stuart, had just ROTC, which I enjoyed, but it was so hard to do lost his battle with stage-4 stomach cancer. that plus go to school and try to play baseball. He fought for close to two years despite being There, all three areas were completely separate. misdiagnosed and given only six months to live. What’s nice about West Point is that they’re all During those precious months, Cam tried to kind of together as one. I just realized I had a soak up everything he could from his father. The passion to serve the people and places that got issue was that they were over 3,000 miles apart. me to where I was. Let’s backtrack a little. “At that time I was super lost. I didn’t know Opp and his family moved to England what I was doing without my dad. He was when he was 10 years old for his father’s job. always the guy who I would call. We’d talk He started playing baseball and really found about baseball or how school was going. Not a true passion for the game. He traveled to having him around was like not having a part of different parts of the world to play, but one me. He acted like my older, wiser self because trip in particular started him on a path he will we got along so well.” never forget. Opp reevaluated his schooling and decided “I met the coach of my boarding school he was going to reapply to West Point. on a baseball summer camp trip in Florida,” “I thought by attending West Point I was Opp said. “He told me about Christ School going to prove to myself that I could be like and explained it was a really good school. So the man my dad was,” Opp said. “I knew that I I ended up looking into it. After doing some wasn’t the contributor to the family that I wanted research, I called my dad and we talked about Junior pitcher Cam Opp has compiled 34 2/3 innings on the mound so far to be for my mom and my brother. I thought that how I thought I should go. We had always talked this year and sits with a record of 3-2. Opp has one save to go along with 31 the only way I could make it to where I wanted about me playing baseball in college, and this strikeouts. Photo by Army Athletic Communications to go was to attend the academy. So that’s what was like my one shot.” baseball my junior year, my dad was getting it worked because that made me want to come I did. I eventually got in and I was at West Point In England, Opp felt underwhelmed with the chemotherapy and I had no idea.” here even more.” the next year.” competition because of its lack of popularity. Opp ended up being in the hospital with his His father never got a chance to see Despite being at William & Mary for just This opportunity finally gave him the chance father for much of that summer. They spent a lot him pursue that dream. One month before a brief time, Opp later realized how that stop to follow his dream of playing baseball, while of time talking about baseball as they normally graduation, Opp was given the news about his made a big impact on his life. also getting a good education. did. Out of one of those many conversations, father’s passing. “Part of my story was that I didn’t make His dad and mother agreed, and he enrolled Opp decided to plan a trip to attend a camp at “I was in the middle of my senior season the William & Mary Baseball team,” Opp said. at Christ School for his junior year shortly every college he wanted to potentially play at. when he really started to take a turn for the “That’s why I felt really lost during that time. thereafter. He ended up traveling to schools like William worse,” Opp said. “But he always said to me, We really bonded over baseball, and without it Everything seemed to be falling into place & Mary, Lehigh, Bucknell and Pepperdine, as ‘I want you to continue living your life. I don’t at William & Mary I just felt lost. Now that I for Opp. He was pitching well and school was well as a highly regarded college showcase want you coming to England and sitting by my was able to walk on here at Army, it really gave going great. camp called Headfirst. death bed.’ He would feel worse that he was me some confidence. But more importantly, it “I called my dad one night and told him I “I went to all these camps and the best look taking me away from following my dream.” gave me a lifeline to connect with him a little bit was excited to get home and share everything I received was from Jamie Pinzino at William When Opp received that call from his longer where I could focus on developing myself that had gone on over the last few months while & Mary, when he was the head coach there,” mother early that dreaded morning, he had not without feeling totally separated from him.” at school,” Opp said. Opp said. “He came to talk with me during the only lost his father, but his best friend. Baseball The death of his father happened at such a But when he finally made his way back to camp and explained everything that the school was a big connection for them. Like any father unique point in Opp’s life that he had very little England, the welcome home celebration was had to offer.” and son, the two would play catch, work on time to process it. short lived. But at this point, Opp still wasn’t fully sure hitting and just talk about the game. “It all happened right when I was trying “When I got home they sat me on the about where he wanted to go. He just knew he “It was really hard,” Opp said. “It was to figure out everything in my life,” Opp said. couch and then told me the news about my wanted to play baseball. He ended up applying a difficult time because I was still playing “There was little time to really cope with his dad’s cancer,” he said. “Everyone was crying. to several schools early in his senior year, and baseball, but I wasn’t able to use that as a loss, which probably wasn’t the healthiest It was really hard because it seemed as though the U.S. Military Academy just happened to be connection with him anymore.” thing.” everything was coming together in our lives at one of them. He had met a West Point recruiter Once his dad passed, Opp decided he really When somebody dies in a family, especially that time, but it just didn’t work out that way.” the year prior and that meeting sparked his wanted to attend West Point. But in order to get in the immediate family, it usually brings Opp’s father had already been battling his interest in the academy. admittance into the academy, people need to people closer together. And that’s exactly what condition for a little over three months, but “I remember a conversation my dad and I meet a certain standard academically, physically happened for Opp. decided to delay the news until Cam was back had about me going to the academy,” Opp said. and medically. Opp cleared those areas with “My dad not being here physically anymore home in person. “He asked, ‘You want to go to West Point?’ And ease. The last thing he needed was a final has brought my mom, my brother and me a lot “He was diagnosed in February, but I didn’t after I said yes, he said laughing, ‘I don’t think seal from Congress being that his permanent closer,” Opp said. “We only have each other. I find out about it until the end of May,” Opp said. you’re going to get in.’ He obviously knew how residence was outside the United States. talk to my brother a lot and he’s helped me get “My parents decided not to tell me until I got hard it was to get acceptance, but he probably Fortunately, the headmaster at Christ School through things. And my mom and I talk on a home for the summer. So while I was playing meant to say that to motivate me. And, honestly, found out what was happening in his life and See A BASEBALL BOND, PAGE 16 16 April 26, 2018 Pointer View Team Handball men take title, women fall in final

The Army West Point Team Handball Men’s and Women’s teams hosted the 2018 USA Team Handball National Collegiate Championships April 20-22. The Army West Point Women's Black squad (above) advanced to the finals by defeating the Army West Point Women's Gold squad, 16-12. The Black squad faced Penn State in the championships, the Nittany Lions won a close match with a 10-9 win. West Point Gold player sophomore Ansley Davenport (left) earned Most Valuable Player of the tournament. In the men's bracket, the Army West Point Black squad advanced to the finals by defeating the West Point Gold squad. The Black squad faced the University of Virginia in the final, and Army West Point won a back- and-forth match, 26-25, to take the national championship. To see the full results of the tournament, visit http://teamhandballnews.com. To see tournament photos, visit https://www.flickr.com/…/west_point/ albums/72157694137749311. Photos by Eric S. Bartelt/PV

A Baseball Bond, cont’d from Page 15 consistent basis even though we live has compiled 34 2/3 innings on the in different countries.” mound so far this year and sits with a This tragic event has made Opp record of 3-2. Opp has one save to his grow up quickly. His mom jokes with name this season to go along with 31 him that he is wiser beyond his years, strikeouts. Most recently, he earned and for the people that know him, that the win on the hill in a pivotal Patriot couldn’t be more spot on. League game April 18 at Holy Cross. “One of Cam’s strengths as To say Opp has come a long a pitcher is his maturity,” Army way since sitting on the phone in assistant coach Jamie Pinzino said. his dorm room that morning is an “He’s able to clearly separate things understatement. But he doesn’t want within his control and those things anyone to feel sorry for him. outside his control when evaluating “Everyone has their own his performance, and that helps him struggles, and it’s all relative to their really narrow his focus of what he life,” Opp said. “So for someone to needs to improve on. He’s a kid compare their life to my life or for who has had some very unique life me to do the same—it doesn’t make experiences. Those have given him a any sense. There are ups and downs different perspective and appreciation for everyone. Mine was a really big for certain things, along with a level down, but you have to keep moving of maturity that you don’t often see in on and wait for things to get better.” college students.” That something better was Opp has lived a complicated life achieving a goal he and his father had up until this point as a 22-year-old. talked about years prior—attending But those unexpected turns have the United States Military Academy made him into the person he is today. and continuing to play the sport he Not only is he pursuing a military loves. The academy made it happen, career but he is a key pitcher on the his father made it happen, but more A younger Cam Opp, second from left, with his family, including his dad, Stuart (far left). Black Knights Baseball team. He importantly, he made it happen. Photo Courtesy of Opp Family Pointer View April 26, 2018 17

The Army West Point Gymnastics team wrapped up its 2018 season April 21 in the NCAA Championship Finals in Chicago. Senior Nathan Goff competed on the high bar. He finished his career with a 12.100 on high bar after going all out on a difficult routine. Casanova, Goff wrap 2018 season at NCAA Finals By Ally Keirn Army Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Gymnastics team wrapped up its 2018 season April 21 in the NCAA Championship Finals in Chicago. Cole Casanova competed in the All-Around, while Nathan Goff was on the high bar.

Army highlights and meet notes • Casanova earned his second-highest All-Around score of the season with a 79.330. • He finished 13th in the All-Around. • The junior turned out a 13.866 on floor exercise to rank 14th in the finals. • Casanova improved in five of six apparatuses since the qualifying round.

How it happened • Casanova was up first on still rings and garnered a mark of 13.066. • He then moved to vault and was awarded a 14.000. It was the fourth time this season that Casanova earned 14.000 or higher in the event. • On parallel bars, he improved by almost a full point from the day prior with his 13.166. • Casanova earned a 12.666 on high bar and a 12.566 on pommel horse. • His standout showing of the evening was on floor exercise. • Casanova stuck his final landing to force the judges to raise the green flag. • He posted a 13.866 and ended up in 14th in the event. • Goff also competed for Army. • The senior finished his career with a 12.100 on high bar after going all out on a difficult routine. Junior Cole Casanova earned his second-highest All-Around score of the season with a 79.330 Results April 21 in the NCAA Championship Finals in Chicago. He finished 13th in the All-Around. The • Cole Casanova—FX 13.866; PH 12.566; SR 13.066; V 14.000; PB junior turned out a 13.866 on floor exercise to rank 14th in the finals. Casanova improved in five 13.166; HB 12.666; AA 79.330. of six apparatuses from the qualifying round the day before. • Nathan Goff—HB 12.100. Photos by Army Athletic Communications 20 April 26, 2018 Pointer View

The second-seeded Army West Point Women’s Tennis team (left) took down top- seeded Navy, 4-2, in the Patriot League Women’s Tennis Championship match Sunday at the Malek Tennis Center. The Black Knights improved to 21-6 on the season, while the Midshipmen capped their season at 27-6. After dropping the doubles point, Army clinched its 14th Patriot League title by winning four of the next five matches in singles play. (Above) Freshman Ana Joyner received the John “Pat” Rooney Award, given to the tournament’s most valuable player. Photo by Army Athletic Communications Women’s Tennis beats Navy; claims 14th Patriot League title By Stephen Waldman • She finished the tournament 2-1 in Doubles (Order: 3, 2, 1) Up next Army Athletic Communications singles action, clinching victories over 1. Keller/Hodge def. Joyner/Allen, 7-6(4). • The Black Knights advanced to the Lafayette and Navy. 2. McCormick/Funaro def. Louie- NCAA Tournament for the first time since The second-seeded Army West Point • Genevieve McCormick and Danna Meadors/Mackenzie, 7-5 2013. They will learn their opponent during Women’s Tennis team took down top-seeded Funaro finished 3-0 in doubles matches for 3. Cyr/Rico def. Einck/ Son, 6-3 the selection show at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Navy, 4-2, in the Patriot League Women’s the tournament. Tennis Championship match Sunday at the • McCormick earned the 40th doubles Malek Tennis Center. victory of her career. The Black Knights improved to 21-6 on • The Berwyn, Pennsylvania, native won the season, while the Midshipmen capped their 11 of the last 15 points in her singles match Sports calendar season at 27-6. to win in straight sets. After dropping the doubles point, Army • Funaro tied her personal-best for single- Corps Squad clinched its 14th Patriot League title by season doubles wins with 18. Saturday Complex. winning four of the next five matches in • Kirby Einck finished 2-0 in singles play TBA—Men’s Rugby vs. Navy, Air Force & singles play. at the No. 4 position. Coast Guard, Anderson Rugby Complex. Tuesday 3 p.m.—Baseball vs. Sacred Heart, Army highlights and match notes How it happened Saturday Doubleday Field at Johnson Stadium. • This was the 11th time in league history Singles (Order: 4, 5, 3, 6, 1) Noon—Softball vs. Lehigh (DH), Army the host school has won and the seventh time 1. Ana Joyner def. Amanda Keller, 6-3, Softball Complex. Tuesday Army has captured the title on its home court 7-6(8). 3:30 p.m.—Softball vs. Siena (DH), Army in the current format. 2. Melanie Allen vs. Emily Louie-Meadors, Saturday Softball Complex. • The Black Knights won their first 6-4, 5-7, 0-1 DNF. 12:15 p.m.—Baseball vs. Holy Cross (DH), championship since 2013 with all 14 coming 3. Genevieve McCormick def. Josie Doubleday Field at Johnson Stadium. May 5 under head coach Paul Peck. Rogers, 7-5, 6-4. TBA—M e n ’ s Ru g by vs . P e n n Stat e , • Rookie Ana Joyner received the John 4. Kirby Einck def. Ansofi Wreder, 6-1, Sunday Dartmouth, Temple & Iona, Anderson Rugby Complex. “Pat” Rooney Award, given to the tournament’s 6-4. Noon—Baseball vs. Holy Cross (DH), most valuable player. 5. Carlee Conway def. Danna Funaro, Doubleday Field at Johnson Stadium. **View the upcoming Army West Point Black • The Las Cruces, N.M., native became 6-2, 6-3. Sunday Knights Schedule at www.goarmywestpoint. the 20th Army player to win the award and is 6. Gloria Son def. Kaylah Hodge, 7-6(1), Noon—Softball vs. Lehigh, Army Softball com/calendar.aspx?vtype=list. the first since Della Taylor in 2013. 6-3.