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Vol. 65, No. 11 Serving the community of the U.S. Military AcademY AT WEST POINT March 28, 2008 Annual “Housing Draw” will have many changes By Martha Hinote, DPW newly-renovated, better-maintained involved in these discussions. Customer Relations housing inventory.” “As a result of those meetings Members of the Directorate and community forums, viable Tradition, by its very definition, of Public Works Housing plans have been made that will changes slowly. The West Point Division, the RCI Project Office guide this summer’s housing culture is not exempt from long- and GMH have been meeting assignment process and future standing traditions and practices. regularly to discuss transition operations,” Bruno added. One of those traditions, Summer issues between the government “One of the obvious changes Officer Quarters Assignment operation and management of the the community will notice is that Procedure, commonly called the housing inventory and operation/ there is no longer a Housing Draw,” Annual Housing Draw, is about to management by GMH. Bruno continued. change. The community has also been See HOUSING, page 4 In the 100 plus years since its inception in 1891 by then superintendent Lt. Col. John Diversity Conference Wilson, the draw has never changed substantially. This year it will change significantly. set for April 10-12 “This is a summer of exciting By Eric S. Bartelt disability, religion and a lot of other change in the way West Point’s areas that you normally wouldn’t Family housing inventory is The U.S. Military Academy at think of as being a part of a diverse assigned, managed and maintained,” West Point will host its ninth annual culture and the idea is to highlight said Col. Dan Bruno, Garrison Diversity Leadership Conference these things.” Commander. “With the transition April 10-12 at various locations He is interested to see how of housing to our Residential on post. areas such as religion with the Communities Initiative Partner, This year’s theme is “The Faces diverse nature of Catholic, Jewish GMH, there will be changes in of Diversity,” which is based on and Muslim practices work in this our housing operations that, in an article written by Dr. Morten forum with a number of participants the long term, will result in a Ender, Behavioral Sciences and from each religion. Leadership professor here, and “It’s interesting to bring people the merits of the seven areas of with different backgrounds together diversity that will be discussed because you don’t really know during the conference. what the group dynamic will be Catholic Chapel tower According to Col. Bryan until you put them together,” Goda Goda, Electrical Engineering and explained. “Who knows how it will gets necessary repairs Computer Science Accreditation turn out, but it should be great.” The Catholic Chapel of the Most Holy Trinity, viewed Director and this year’s Conference There will be several speakers from the corner of Washington and Stony Lonesome roads, Co-Chair, the seven conference at the conference that include is undergoing renovation to its bell tower. panels will discuss issues in the general officers (including Brig. According to Tony Delfini, Directorate of Public Works areas of ethnicity, gender, religion, Gen. Rebecca Halstead and 1981 construction representative for this project, the bell tower ableism, ageism, sexual orientation USMA graduate) and other military will be taken down to the level where the louvers start. and social class. leaders, CEOs of civilian industry The stones will be removed one by one, cataloged and Goda is hoping that this year’s (including Mark ‘Ranger’ Jones, labeled and they will be stored on site and reinstalled after panels bring about thought- CEO of Tough Jones Security, structural repairs are made. provoking discussions that help Inc. and former Army Ranger), Water infiltration of the roof and parapets caused the bring an understanding to certain professors from academia, failure of mortar joints and limestone arches at the louvers, views on these seven topics. government officials and military creating a possible safety issue with potential falling mortar, “(The conference) is to promote war veterans. Delfini said. Construction is scheduled for completion by discussion about diversity and how The conference will kickoff Dec. 31, 2008. to look at different groups,” Goda April 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the However, there will be no changes or interruptions to said. “When you think of diversity Herbert Hall Alumni Center with a Catholic services during the renovation project. you normally think it’s based reception and then the evening will Er i c Ba r t e l t /PV See HOCKEY, page 17 on race, but there’s gender, age, See DIVERISTY, page 4 2 March 28, 2008 Your “Pointer” View “What was the best thing about your spring break this year?”

cadet 2nd class cadet 4th class cadet 2nd class cadet 4th class cadet 4th class hien Nguyen, B-1 Jennifer Smith, h-3 heritier diakabana, a-3 courtney heaps, g-4 Josiah mccoy, h-2 union city, calif. cleveland Pawtucket, r.i. Phoenix climbing hills, iowa “I went to California “I went home and saw my “I visited my “We went on a cruise “I shot my black -- Disneyland and the family -- that was good girlfriend’s family in to Honduras, Belize powder muzzle loader beach” enough for me.” Jamaica; the best City, Cozumel and the and spent some time part was the cultural Bahamas” at home.” experience and their natural attractions like landscapes.”

The members of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program are Col. Jeanette McMahon, Shelley Ariosto (Garrison), Dan Toohey (Victim Advocate), Maj. Maria Burger (USCC), Maj. Kim Kawamoto (ODIA) and Lt. Col. Tasha Williams (Dean). Community members can e-mail McMahon at [email protected] for advice or to offer any recommendations on the program here. Cadets can also call the sexual assault support helpline at (845) 591-7215. West Point Soldiers and civilians needing assistance can call (845) 938-3369.

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DCA employee Hassler passes Class of 2002 graduate killed supporting OIF “What was the best thing about your spring break this year?” By Anne Caliendo Windsor; and many friends here Complied by Eric S. Bartelt in Anniston, Ala, March 19. The captain in 2005. In November 2007, Cadet Publications and abroad. Pentagon listed Mallard as a he deployed to Iraq for a second Coordinator During his West Point career, Captain Torre R. Mallard, resident of Lawton, Okla., which combat tour. Directorate of Cadet Hassler’s longest tenure was at the Class of 2002, died March 10 in is where his father, Mose Mallard, Mallard’s brother, Terrence, Activities DCA where he served for 28 years Balad Ruz, Iraq, due to wounds and his family lived for five years of Huntsville, Ala., talked about before retiring from federal service sustained when his vehicle struck while his dad was stationed at Fort his brother never liking to fail and Roger J. Hassler, a procurement in 2005, and then returned the next an improvised explosive device. Sill. Mallard’s grandparents still felt his brother’s work ethic was specialist in the Directorate of Cadet day as a NAF employee with the He was killed with two other live in Anniston, and his parents without parallel. He also believed Activities, passed same office and S o l d i e r s w h i l e graduated from the country was kept safer due to away suddenly mission. s u p p o r t i n g a n Anniston High his brother’s sacrifice. March 13 at St. He was the Operation Iraqi School. “His life probably saved a lot of Luke’s Hospital “life” of the Freedom mission M a l l a r d people’s lives,” he said. in Newburgh, DCA and will w i t h t h e 2 n d g r a d u a t e d (Editor’s note: This story was N.Y. be missed by S q u a d r o n , 3 r d from Salmen a compilation from stories or blurbs He was 61 all. Armored Cavalry High School in written by the Associated Press, years of age. F u n e r a l Regiment, Fort Slidell, La., in the Department of Defense and the H a s s l e r , services were Hood, Texas. 1998, and then Honor the Fallen Web page.) with 42 years of held March 15 M a l l a r d i s attended West combined federal at St. Mary’s survived by his Point where he and NAF service, C h u r c h i n wife of four years, graduated with is survived by N e w b u r g h , Bonita, who lives a c o m p u t e r in Killeen, Texas, science degree March changes (as of 03/27) his family; niece Roger J. Hassler N.Y. with their two sons, in 2002. Mary Smith, her Interment Capt. Torre R. Mallard C FUND + 0.93 percent husband, James Smith, and great- followed at St. Thomas Cemetery two-year-old Torre He was sent I FUND + 0.09 percent niece, Allison Smith, all of New in Cornwall, N.Y. Jr. and one-year-old Joshua. to Iraq for his first combat tour in S FUND - 0.28 percent The 27-year-old was buried March 2003 and was promoted to QUICK NEWS NOTES The Change of Responsibility ceremony for incoming USMA Command Sgt. Maj. Martin A. Wells will be April 7 at 4 p.m. at Trophy Point. The Inclement Weather locations will be Crest Hall in Eisenhower Hall. The entire West Point Community is invited. Come and welcome Command Sgt. Maj. Wells into the West Point family. 4 March 28, 2008 Local and National News HOUSING, cont. from page 1 “While there will be many changes must be relocated will receive CHANGING occurring during the housing priority for housing on post and will transition season this summer, be moved at GMH’s expense. there are areas that will remain the w Officers will not select housing by specific unit. They will submit a preference sheet that lists three Every attempt will be made choices of housing area and type of house in a priority order. same,” Bruno added. to avoid excessive disruptions to While the changes in the way w Soldiers, officers and enlisted, who are required to move before June 30, 2009, due to demolition Families by reducing multiple or renovations will receive priority in on-post assignments, by grade and bedroom requirement, over housing is assigned this summer moves within a short period of are geared toward officer housing, incoming Soldiers. time. w Secondary Waiting Lists and Quarters Advertisements procedures have been stopped. Intra-post enlisted personnel should be w Additional information assured of the continued command moves are allowed only for promotions or change in bedroom requirement. about these changes is available w The Superintendent has approved changes to the Key and Essential Personnel List. commitment that all personnel on the DPW Family Housing receive quality housing for their w Officer preference sheets must be submitted to Housing Coordinators no later than 30April. Web site (www.usma.edu/ w Soldiers, officers and enlisted, may choose to live off-post, including personnel assigned to Key and Families at West Point. dhpw/Housing/housing2.htm) “Our focus is that all personnel Essential positions. Exceptions to policy are NOT required. and the GMH Web site (www. w The Housing Division will review preference sheets, match projected arrival dates with projected from the ‘first-tour-of-duty’ enlisted westpointfamilyhousing.com). Soldier to the ‘about-to-retire’ quarters availability dates and make assignments no later than June 6 for officers. The Family Housing Web Site w Officers will be notified through their Unit/Department’s Housing Coordinator and their AKO e-mail colonel receive high-quality, fully also includes information such as maintained housing, that is assigned address of their housing unit assignment. eligibility standards for West Point w Resident modifications, which were not previously approved by the government, e.g. painting (other in compliance with all Army Schools and local BAH rates. regulation,” Garrison Command than Self Help supplied paint), wallpaper, stencils, chair railings, swing sets, sandboxes, garage door openers, The GMH Web Site includes ceiling fans, finished basements, bookshelves, wall-to-wall carpeting, peel-and-stick vinyl/mirror tile, etc. Sgt. Major Violet McNeirney the neighborhood reallocation said. MAY NOT be transferred to the incoming resident, effective immediately, and must be removed. plan. Also, anything that was accepted from a previous resident must also be removed. All resident A few other things community Additionally, community members should keep in mind modifications must be removed before the terminating resident will be allowed to clear housing. Exceptions members should continue to may be made if the quarters are scheduled for demolition or renovation. include: monitor all public information w As a part of the Community outlets, including the Pointer Development Plan, GMH has View, the Daily Bulletin, the received approval to change the Command Channel 8/23, various NOT CHANGING grade allocations to several of the Web sites and e-mail distributions. Family housing neighborhoods. Any changes to procedures will w Pre-assignments will still be made for senior officers, approved exceptions, large-Family requirements, One example is Lee Area will be announced to the community foreign officers and approved handicap requirements in mid-May, however, senior officers need to complete be changed from lieutenant colonels through these media outlets. a preference form. to all field grade officers. “I urge community members w There is no change from current policy for the assignment of enlisted personnel. Another example is New Brick to be patient with their housing w Order of precedence in assignment will still be -- rank, date of rank, active duty list number, bedroom will change from field grade officers arrangements this summer as we requirement. to junior NCO/junior enlisted. at West Point go through this w Families with a four bedroom or less requirements will be protected for the bedroom requirement. The plan is to make this change major operational change together,” w Soldiers may choose less than authorized housing by grade or bedroom. through attrition. Bruno explained. “We all need to w Housing grade allocations will remain as they are currently listed in the USMA Supplement to AR For a period of time, these keep in mind that all turbulence 210-50 for the summer of 2008. neighborhoods will have residents caused by these procedure changes w Handicap units will be assigned based on need, rather than grade. of several ranks. will ultimately result in a housing w Soldiers must still accept quarters within seven days of the quarter’s availability date. w Demolition and reconstruction inventory that will be newly w All outgoing residents, regardless of when during the 2008 summer they are leaving West Point, are of Stony Lonesome I are scheduled renovated and routinely maintained required to return interior walls to the off-white or pale Self Help paint colors or prime dark-colored paint to begin during spring 2009. due to reliable funding. in order to clear their termination inspection. The plan is to reoccupy Stony “That is the major incentive w Residents who are leaving West Point prior to the turnover of housing operations to GMH must I quarters which become vacant to ‘bear with’ the temporary arrange for a contract cleaner and pay the fee prior to their termination inspection, if they decide to use this summer. inconvenience of the transition a contract cleaner. All residents of Stony I who years,” Bruno concluded. DIVERSITY, cont. from page 1 REMINDER conclude with a diversity lecture in Leadership Conference book. All the nine ‘diverse’ cadet club scenes who helped him pull it off. Robinson Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. other aspects of the conference, activities. “I’m excited about the Replace your faded/ by Dr. Dalton Conley, currently the including the meals at the West “A large portion of the cadet conference,” Goda said. “Many unreadable stickers Professor of Social Sciences and club budget from this conference people came together to help Point Club, Eisenhower Hall and B e g i n n i n g M a y Chair in the Department of Social goes to clubs like the Spanish (pull this off) and to bring about The Thayer Hotel during the three- 1, Military Police, in Sciences at New York University. Club, the Asian-Pacific Club, the a conference that helps promote day event, are free. accordance with USMA G o d a e x p l a i n e d t h a t Korean Club, the Margaret Corbin discussion and thought, which is The final date to register for Regulation 190-5, will cite approximately 50 alumni will Forum and so on,” Goda remarked. the purpose of this conference … I the conference has changed and is individuals with faded/ attend the conference and it is also “All these clubs get a substantial think it’s going to work out well.” now April 3 instead of March 10 unreadable decals. open to cadets, staff and faculty, as viewed on the registration page amount of money, more than For more information or to other graduates and anyone else at the Association of Graduates half of their budgets, from these register for the Diversity Leadership from the West Point community Web page. donations.” Conference, go to the West Point who is interested in attending. The conference is put together Goda said it took about five Association of Graduates Web As of press time, 40 people are by the Association of Graduates , months to get all the moving parts site -- http://www.westpointaog. registered to attend the three-day who will provide the proceeds of together to make this conference org/NetCommunity/Page. conference that has a $25 fee. The donations given by the conference’s come off without a hitch and he aspx?pid=2485&srcid=366 or fee covers the price of the Diversity corporate sponsors to support credited the 25 people behind the contact Goda at 938-5572. March 28, 2008 5 Community Features and Photos Trout fishing season opens April 1 at West Point Submitted by DPW Natural anglers, too, that you cannot be reservation. Resources Branch actively fishing for trout prior to Holdover trout (those stocked April 1. And, Bull Pond, Round in past years) can be found in Bull Trout fishing season opens Pond and Lusk Reservoir are closed Pond, Round Pond, Lusk Reservoir, Tuesday and West Point anglers get to all fishing until April 1.” Queensboro Brook and Highland the opportunity to wet a line after a West Point will stock Brook. Holdover trout can be quite long winter. Some anglers may even approximately 6,000 trout in 2008. large. The West Point record brown catch some trout. The Directorate Stockings occurred at Bull Pond, trout was caught in 1994 from Bull of Public Works Natural Resources Round Pond, Lusk Reservoir, Pond. That fish weighed ten pounds Branch stocked thousands of trout Popolopen Brook, Queensboro and was 28 inches long. prior to Opening Day. Brook and Highland Brook. The second-largest rainbow “The relatively mild winter Fish stocked are brook and trout was caught in 1992 in Bull has left very little ice on the lakes brown trout (9-inch average size) Pond and weighed 4 lb.-12 oz. we normally stock at West Point,” and trophy-sized (14-16 inches Large trout can be found in Round said Jim Beemer, Chief of West long, 1.5 lb. each) brook (400) Pond and Lusk Reservoir, but Welfare and Recreation) to fish anglers with the opportunity to Point’s Natural Resources Branch and rainbow trout (600). The there are not as many present. The West Point waters. catch some quality trout,” Beemer -- the activity responsible for fish trophy-sized brook trout were volume of cold, well-oxygenated West Point personnel wanting said. and wildlife management. “We stocked in Bull Pond (300), Round water in these two bodies of water to bring a guest fishing need a “However, many anglers do were able to have most of the fish Pond (50) and Lusk Reservoir is less than what is present in Bull daily guest pass, also available not report catching any fish. Are stocked before opening day. Of (50). Additionally, wild trout are Pond. from either ITR or at the Round the trout all being caught and kept? course, being that Opening Day available strictly for catch-and- All West Point anglers ages 16 Pond Recreation Area office. The Are West Point waters unable to happens to fall on April Fool’s release fishing in Mineral Springs and older must have both a N.Y. guest must also have a N.Y. fishing support the trout for any length Day, anglers may find out that the Brook and Trout Brook, which fishing license and a West Point license, which is available from any of time? What is the health of the fish and Mother Nature have the are both located within Training fishing permit (available from the town clerk’s office, from ITR or fish populations in West Point last laugh for the day. I remind all Area L on the western edge of the Directorate of Family, Morale, the Round Pond Recreation Area waters? These are all questions Office. that need accurate harvest data Anglers are reminded that all in order to answer them so that fish that are kept must be reported in West Point anglers can continue to accordance with USMA Regulation have a quality fishing experience,” 215-5. There are several methods to he added. “In 2007, less than 25 comply with this regulation. percent of the trout stocked was Reporting slips are located reported as being kept by West in boxes found at all West Point Point anglers.” waters. All West Point anglers The catch can be phoned in to should consult the USMA fishing the West Point Natural Resources information sheet (available from office 24 hours per day at 938-3857. the Round Pond Recreation Area The catch can be e-mailed to Office or ITR) for information on the West Point Fish and Wildlife season dates, size restrictions, bag Biologist at james.beemer@usma. limits and what fish are present in army.mil or through the USMA what waters. It is also available at fishing Web site on the USMA the above Web site. Home Page (http://westpointmwr. Questions regarding the Angler com/ACTIVITY/OUTDOOR/ Diary Program, stocking or fish Angler.htm). Finally, anglers can management should be directed to participate in the West Point Angler the Natural Resources Branch at Diary Program. 938-3857. Beemer stressed the importance Direct questions regarding of West Point anglers reporting fish West Point fishing permits and they keep. “Every year funds are regulations to either Round Pond at disbursed to provide West Point 938-2503 or ITR at 938-2401. 6 March 28, 2008 Community Features and Photos March is National Nutritional Month -- Eat Right Compiled by Kathy Eastwood four main food groups to maintain a citrus fruits contain vitamin C. balanced and healthy diet, according • Six-to-eight servings of grains. National Nutrition Month to www.healthnewsdigest.com. Grains contain carbohydrates and B began as a week-long nutritional They include: vitamins. Grains include breads, educational awareness program • Two-to-three servings a day of pancakes and pasta. sponsored by the American Dietetic meat, poultry, fish or beans. These Fats and oils -- such as butter and Association in March 1973, and foods are a major source of protein sour cream, soda and candy should became a month-long observance and include foods such as fish, be eaten in moderation. Much has in 1980 due to the apparent public chicken and hamburgers. been said recently about lowering interest in nutrition. Focusing • Two-to-four servings of a the amount of fats consumed, attention on nutrition, making dairy product such as cheese, especially those containing trans informed decisions on food choices yogurt or milk. fats and saturated fats. and developing sound eating habits • Two-to-four servings of fruits People should choose fat is the purpose of the month. and vegetables because not only are sources with polyunsaturated and Most nutritionists advise eating they a great source of vitamins, they monounsaturated fats, which are one-to-two servings from each of the contain potassium and fiber and found in nuts, vegetable oils and fish. Trans fats and saturated fats contribute to heart disease and stroke primarily because they elevate cholesterol levels in the body. The nutritional guidelines, according to the American Dietetic Association, say fats should be kept barley or bran; wholegrain breads, Water is part of most drinks and between 20 to 35 percent of the pasta, noodles; and eat lots of salad plentiful in food, meeting much of total calories consumed. vegetables using low-fat dressing one’s daily needs. The study found Carbohydrates are an important such as vinaigrette. that a healthy adult does not need to food source for energy, but there Sugar is a carbohydrate with drink eight glasses of water a day, are different types of carbohydrates no nutritional value at all. Replace unless exercising or sweating a lot that behave differently in our bodies sugar with honey or fructose, due to work or weather. according to www.glycemicindex. which contribute a small amount The recommendation of com. The glycemic index ranks of calories to a diet and have a low drinking eight glasses of water a carbohydrates according to their glycemic index. Honey and fructose day may have started when the effects on blood glucose and insulin will provide some nutritional value Food and Nutritional Board of the levels. and a sweeter taste with limited National Research Council stated: Diabetics and people who need influence on blood sugar levels. ‘One milliliter of water for each to watch their weights should Limit the intake of processed calorie of food,’ but a forgotten choose carbohydrates with a low foods because they tend to lose last sentence stated, ‘however most glycemic index such as breakfast much of their vitamins during the of the water needed is in the food cereals that are made from oats, manufacturing process as well as you eat.’ containing added salt and trans One milliliter of water per fats. each calorie of food intake is In most nutritional literature, translated into roughly eight cups one is usually advised to drink of water. This subject is somewhat eight glasses of water each day for controversial, as many nutritionists optimal health and hydration. There and organizations such as the are differing opinions on this. American Dietetic Association A Dartmouth Medical School still believe that drinking an eight- study headed by Dr. Heinz Valtin ounce glass of water eight times in Hanover, N.H., in 2002 found no a day is necessary to provide scientific evidence to support this. adequate hydration.

Eat your fruits and veggies Community Features and Photos March 28, 2008 7 Scouts earn Disability Awareness Merit Badge Story and photos by hearing impairment. Sharon were listening to was never heard Command Sgt. Maj. Gillespie, audiologist from Keller by the composer. Cal Christensen Army Community Hospital, The following week, the scouts Assistant Scoutmaster provided a CD for the scouts to welcomed a special guest, 1st listen to that simulated what a Lt. Ryan Miller, a member of the Thirty members of West Point hearing impaired person would Warrior Transition Unit. He was Boy Scout Troop 23 spent the hear if a story was read to them. wounded in the leg by an IED and month of March learning about She also provided them some great is temporarily wheelchair bound as different types of disabilities people exercises to get a sense of what it he heals and rehabilitates. face in their daily lives. Each would be like to have a hearing Miller mesmerized the scouts week the scouts learned about a loss. with his experience of being in a different disability as they worked One of the ideas was to get the wheelchair and his fight to once toward their Disability Awareness scouts to realize what one could again walk and run just like he had Merit Badge. They focused on accomplish, even with a hearing prior to being wounded. three disabilities -- being hearing impairment, like the great composer He covered all of the day-to- impaired, wheelchair bound and Beethoven. As his music played in day routines that the scouts take blind. the background, the scouts were for granted such as showering and The first week focused on amazed to learn that the music they moving around in their houses to the challenge of going up to The scouts had to pour water into a cup and pull back the the hospital from his quarters. top of a pudding and eat it. They did all these events while The scouts continued their blindfolded and tried to work toward their Disability Awareness learning, questioning him after Merit Badge his presentation, even during the could move around with such ease Disability Awareness Merit Badge planned exercises. and were thoroughly taken aback coordinator, developed the overall The final night was capped by the fact that he has competed plan. Her goal was to help the with a visit from John Morgan as a competitive swimmer in the scouts understand what it feels like from the Department of Foreign Paralympics. to be disabled and how disabled Languages. Morgan has been Morgan did an outstanding people live normal lives. blind since sustaining an injury job educating the scouts on how Christensen has worked to his eyes when he was 18 years he functions in daily life. He even extensively with disabled pre- old. The scouts have seen Morgan showed them his talking watch and schoolers for more than 11 years around post and in town with his explained how he works with his and has a vast understanding of the guide dog. talking computer. challenges some people face. She They were amazed that he Sheri Christensen, the See SCOUTS, page 8

John Morgan, with dog his Wade, gave a presentation about how he copes and succeeds with his blindness, to include being a Paralympic swimming competitor. 8 March 28, 2008 Community Features and Photos New Self-Development Handbook available for Army Leaders FORT LEAVENWORTH, Army regulations and doctrine accelerated transformation that action. KAN. -- The U.S. Army Combined to provide leaders with state-of- will infuse new organizations, Personal growth benefits Arms Center - Center for Army the-art guidance on designing and technologies and capabilities both the individual leader and Leadership at Fort Leavenworth, implementing an individualized throughout the Army. the Army. Kan., has just released a new program of self-development. To meet the recurring Due to the diversity of handbook for leaders called the The Army accomplishes a wide challenges, Army personnel the Army’s missions and Self-Development Handbook. array of missions in diverse and must supplement institutional needs, there are many self- The handbook draws on lessons unusual circumstances around and organizational training and development topics to study -- from the field, educational and the world. At the same time, the education with continuous, from gaining leadership skills leadership research, and applicable Army is engaged in a massive and planned self-development. Self- to learning a new language. development is also important No matter what leaders SCOUTS, cont. from page 7 to achieving an Army leader’s choose, they will make personal and professional goals. themselves and their current took the learning experience one container, pour water into a cup Whether qualifying for an and future organizations more step further, recommending a and peel back the top of a pudding advanced level in a career field, adaptable, agile and resilient variety of exercises the scouts could container and eat it. Needless to say, seeking a different career field by gaining depth and variety do each night to include: this proved to be a bit messier than altogether, lacking in skills and of expertise. • Being in a soundproof booth they thought it would be. knowledge, or just pursuing For more information and trying to figure out what was At the conclusion of the month, personal interests, leaders can use about the Self-Development being said to them from the outside the scouts had a much greater sense the information and exercises in Handbook, contact Dr. Jon of the booth, which proved to be a of what it feels like to be disabled this Self-Development Handbook Fallesen at the Center for Army very challenging station. and an awareness of the daily to set their direction and take Leadership, (913) 758-3160. • Navigating an obstacle course challenges they face as they go in a wheelchair, doing a variety through their day. of tasks along the way as well as One scout put it best when he learning how to walk with crutches said that he never really thought and carry a tray of food while they about how hard it was to go without moved. one of his senses until it was taken • Simulating having limited use away and then he tried to do things of their hands and trying to tie their that he normally does. shoes while wearing oven mitts. Studying disability awareness One of the most challenging for this badge also helps fulfill one exercises was maneuvering through of the pillars in scouting, which is a mock living room blindfolded to being community-minded. find, put on and button up a shirt, This will helped refocus turn on a light and dial a phone the scouts as they look at their number on a cell phone. community in the future and help The other challenging exercise them better determine how they was the food station where the can work to help some of their blindfolded scouts had to open a community members. March 28, 2008 9 Community Leisure DFMWR puts Family Covenant and AFAP into Action By Kathy Eastwood w Child and Youth Services day and 10 percent reduction on and the West Point Schools have part-day care programs for each The Army Family Covenant collaborated on jointly sponsoring child at Child and Youth Services was signed here Oct. 30, 2007, 7th and 8th grade Boys and Girls facilities. to recognize that the strength of Basketball teams. s 10 percent discount on lessons Soldiers comes from the strength Through this partnership, teams and summer camps at Morgan of their Families. are allowed to play modified school Farms. The Covenant promised to teams through the Hudson Valley. Implementation of these improve readiness by “standardizing The partnership has increased programs are the result of issues and funding existing Family school spirit, allowed for sharing that were addressed at the AFAP programs and services, increase of gymnasium space in school and conference held Oct. 23-24 at the accessibility and quality of health youth facilities and provided youths West Point Club. care, improve Soldier and Family with the appropriate age and skill AFAP holds the conference housing, expand education and level competition. annually and gathers quality of life employment opportunities for This issue was brought up Oct. issues from the community. Family members and ensuring 20 at the Army Family Action FMWR has implemented an excellence in school, youth services Plan’s Teen Workgroup conference Children enjoy playing foosball at the School Age Children facility AFAP link on its Web site at http:// and child care,” according to an by Connor Van Everen, who which received a complete renovation in 2006 and re-opened www.westpointmwr.com/afap. article by Eric Bartelt in the Nov. 2, htm featuring updates on current suggested that there should be a in January 2007. Ka t h y Ea s t w o o d /PV 2007, issue of the Pointer View. limited modified sports program at AFAP issues, results of the triennial Today, many of these actions the middle school. “This will let us and deployment-related issues w ACS Mobilization and AFAP Commander’s Steering have been implemented, especially have fun and compete against other for the Soldier Family Assistance Deployment Program Manager, Committee Meetings, installation’s in the Army Community Services schools in the local area,” he said. Center and ACS programs from Galatea Badger and Elizabeth annual AFAP Conference and news and Child and Youth Services. ACS initiatives include: FMWR. Harrington, FMWR Marketing from HQDA AFAP Conferences Maura DuMoulin, Chief of wACS coordination with the They are located in ACS and at Chief, are working on deployment and permanent freestanding issue Resource Management for FMWR, Post Library for 147 publications the SFAC for Family members to cards for special events and boxes placed at key locations on detailed the ‘Actions on the Family that are specific to military Family check out and use as needed. discounts geared to Family members post. Front,’ the department’s initiatives and Soldiers in the deployment For additional information for Youth Services and Army cycle. on Family Covenant initiatives Community Services: “The cards will be issued by or deployment cards call Galatea w The Youth Center provides Badger and is available now,” Badger at 845-938-5654 or e-mail Family programs for deployed Harrington said. “The cardholder her at Galatea.Badger@usma. Family members one Saturday must have a deployed spouse to be edu. each month through the Youth eligible. Cardholders will receive Center Family Deployment Day additional discounts at a variety of program. FMWR activities.” w The Youth Center supports Badger said this was another home-schooled children through issue that was addressed during the the Youth Center Home School AFAP work groups. Program with fitness and technology “With the card, Families of programs Friday mornings. Child deployed Soldiers can just show and Youth Center staff use resources the card instead of telling people and expertise to provide challenging The FMWR Deployment card is available now for Family at events that they have a deployed and stimulating program options members of deployed Soldiers by contacting Galatea Badger at Soldier,” she said. “Families who for children ages 6 through 15. ACS. El i z a be t h Ha r r i n g t o n /FMWR are interested in the cards should contact me. The card will be automatically produced when Soldiers go through the Soldier Readiness Program.” Some of the benefits of the deployment card include: s The West Point Club will offer admission to Quarterback Luncheons, Family nights with Macaroni the Clown and Membership Appreciation nights for no charge. s Fees will be waived for the Polar Fest, Kids’ Fishing Derby, 5/10K/Kids Fun Run, Haunted Hay Ride, Hog Wild BBQ and Volksmarch. The Kids Fun Run, part of the s The auto shop will offer one 5K/10K Race, is an obvious free vehicle inspection annually. crowd pleaser during the s 20 percent reduction in full- summer. 10 March 28, 2008 At Your Leisure FMWR Blurbs Honky Tonk Friday Crandall Pool is closed for STOMP Workshop camps, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., FCC needs child-care Honky Tonk Friday is tonight at repair until April 4. Recreational Specialized Training of Military Bldg. 500 Youth Center. providers the West Point Club, from 7 to 11 swimming will resume on April 5. Parents) Workshop is April 8-9 Movie Making: Children will Family Child Care is looking p.m. Dance the night away to your from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Buffalo learn to story board, make props for high quality child-care providers favorite country music and enjoy a Month of Military Child Soldier Pavilion (Bldg 628). and sets, film, download, edit and to provide child care in their Tex-Mex buffet. Get tickets for the Month of the STOMP provides free training, take home their own creation on government quarters for authorized For reservations, call 938-5120. Military Child Picnic, to be held at support and advice for military DVD. family members of children from Tickets will also be sold at the Victor Constant Ski Lodge April Families regardless of the medical or June 23-27: School-Age (must four weeks to 12 years of age. door. 26, 11 a.m to 2 p.m. educational need of the exceptional have completed 3rd – 5th grades) Call 938-3921 for more Tickets go on sale Tues., Family member. Work through July 7-11: Middle School (must information and to begin training. Couples Retreat available from the CDC, Bldg. challenges such as navigating have completed 6th grade). Free Couples/Family Retreat 1207. services, financial worries, anxiety, Lego Robotics: Children will Military OneSource at the Great Wolf Lodge in the Call 938-3921 for info. and inadequate information flow. build Lego Robots, create an Military OneSource offers Poconos May 10-1l. Open to all Register online at http://www. obstacle course and program the FREE tax preparation and filing for Active Duty Families. Bull Pond Lottery westpointmwr.com/ACTIVITY/ robot on the computer to complete your federal and state taxes. Soldiers and military couples The issue of lottery numbers ACS/EFMP.htm or call 938-5655 the obstacle course. The finale will File your taxes online are confronted with great challenges for Bull Pond reservations begins for info. be a competition between other using Tax Cut Basic at www. to their personal relationships. Tuesday. campers on the obstacle course. militaryonesource.com. The ever present reality of Numbers can be obtained FMWR Craft Shop July 21-25: School-Age (must F o r m o r e i n f o , c a l l stressful deployments and lengthy by visiting Round Pond, calling Kids craft classes are Saturday have completed 3rd to 5th grades) 1-800-342-9647. separation contributes to the 938-2503 or at the lottery itself. mornings at the MWR Craft shop July 28-Aug 1 (must have completed mixed emotions often felt during The actual lottery is April 5 from 10 a.m. to Noon. 6th grade). Call 938-3727. West Point Tax Center open reunion and reintegration. Conflict beginning at 9 a.m. at Bonneville For class schedule, go to www. Federal and state income tax sometimes seems inevitable and Cabin, Round Pond Recreation westpointmwr.com. Spring Fling Dance preparation is available free of problems impossible to overcome. Area, Rt. 293. Limited space is available. Call The Spring Fling Dance is April charge for active duty military Strong Bonds has been 938-4812. 4 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and is open to servicemembers, military retirees, designed to encourage a safe Defensive Driving Class West Point and Highland Falls 7th and immediate family members at and relaxed environment where The next Defensive Driving AFTB Leadership Classes and 8th graders. the WP Tax Center. Soldiers and military couples can Class will be held April 5 in Bldg. ACS will be holding AFTB The dance will be held at the IRS-trained tax preparers are learn new skills that help prevent 622 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Leadership Class Series on the Youth Center, Bldg. 500. available to answer your questions the disintegration of their most To register, call ITR at following dates: Permission slips are required. and file your tax return from 8:30 important relationships. Strong 938-2401/3601. April 10 from 9:30 to 10:45 Call 938-8525. to 11:45 a.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m., Bonds unites fun programs with a.m., “Leadership Styles.” Monday through Friday. user-friendly, “battle-tested” Fitness Center Boot Camp Sign-up deadline is Thurs CYS SKIES programs Walk-ins are accepted on a methods that really work. Take your workout to the next April 24 from 9:30 to 10:30 Open registration for various first-come, first-served basis, while This retreat includes marriage level -- try Boot Camp at the MWR a.m., “Leadership Assisted Problem Child and Youth Services SKIES scheduled appointments are given enrichment sessions, recreational Fitness Center, Mondays at 9 a.m. Solving.” programs. top priority. Family time, and a special Mother’s in April. Sign-up deadline is April 24. For info, go to www. Please call (845) 938-5920 to Day lunch. Families may stay and This one-hour class combines May 8 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., westpointmwr.com. schedule an appointment. enjoy the water park after the final aerobic and anaerobic intervals “Coaching and Mentoring.” workshop concludes Sunday. and will challenge your mind and Sign-up deadline is May 1. For info, e-mail: Galatea. body! ACS will provide child care. [email protected] or call For info, call 938-6490. Call 938-5654. 938-5654. Kids Summer Riding Camps Post Library West Point Golf Course Registration is now open for The West Point Post Library’s West Point Golf Pro Shop is Kids Summer Riding Camps at Spring Story Hour will be held now open for the season! West Morgan Farm. It includes English Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Point Golf Course opens for play and Western style riding, grooming, through April 29. Tuesday (weather permitting). Call tacking, mucking and proper TLC. Open to all WP community 938-2435 for info. Beginner and intermediate levels, children ages 3-5. affordable rates - call 938-3926. Registration is required on a Ski Lockers weekly basis. Seasonal Ski Lockers need to Army Emergency Relief For more information, stop by be emptied and locks removed by The AER Campaign runs the Library or call 938-2974. April 4. through April 18. Ski Lodge hours of operation The AER mission is to provide Volunteer of the Year Award are Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. emergency financial assistance to The 2008 Volunteer of the Year Season Ski equipment is due active duty Soldiers, retirees and Awards will be given at the Annual back to the ski rental building by their dependents. Volunteer Recognition Ceremony April 25. Ski rental return hours Emergency assistance is also April 21 at Noon in the West Point are Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to noon and provided to surviving spouses and Club Grand Ballroom. 1 to 4:30 p.m. until April 4. Hours orphans of Soldiers who died while For more info., call 938-3655. of operation from April 7-25 will on active duty or after they have be Mon.-Fri., 1 to 4:30pm. retired. CYS Summer For more information or to give, Technology Camps Community Swim call 938-5653. CYS summer technology At Your Leisure March 28, 2008 11 What’s Happening Community Action for Naval Warfare Studies, Naval from July 6 through 10. Sign up Defense focusing on the Army’s 2004. Council War College, will present a lecture online at www.goARMYsports. personnel and pay functionality. It The award, to be given annually, The Community Action to cadets in EV365, EV372, com (click on CAMPS) or contact is an application that will provide may represent a single project in Council Meeting is scheduled to EV374, EV386, EV390B, EV482 Chris Hollender at 845-938-2419. servicemembers with a single, which the military installation(s) and meet Monday at 9:30 a.m., at the and EV485 titled: “America’s comprehensive record of service the school district(s) participated, Jewish Chapel. Geopolitical Imperatives in the 21st Cadet Chapel Child Watch- featuring a self-service capability or it may be a summation of Members of the West Point Century.” Care Provider that allows them to update portions the entire program between a Community are invited to attend. The West Point Community is The Cadet Chapel is currently of their personal information. military installation(s) and the invited to attend although space may accepting applications for a paid This web-based HR tool will be school district(s) which serve the Greek Indepndence Day be an issue. For more information, Child Watch-Care Provider to available 24 hours a day. installation(s). The application The 13th annual Greek contact Maj. James Chastain, begin immediately. Please contact This will be the only visit to West deadline is May 1. Apply at www. Independence Day celebration will Course Director, 938-3094. Jennifer Gilliam at (845) 446-6530 Point by the DIMHRS Training militarychild.org/Award.asp. take place in Highland Falls, Sun. or Chaplain Mallard at (845) Team before implementation. at 2 p.m., in Memorial Park. Book Signings 938-3412 for more information. To get more information on the 7th Annual Golf Outing and There will be a reception Michael J. Durant will sign his program, go to www.armydimhrs. Hudson River Cruise following the ceremony at the books, The Night Stalkers and In DIMHRS Awareness Briefings army.mil. Attention All Golfers - Sacred Highland Falls Fire Department the Company of Heroes, about his Since all servicemembers will For more information on the Heart School in Highland Falls hall. experiences with the U.S. Army be required to use the Defense briefings at West Point, contact announces its 7th Annual Golf Both events are open to the Special Operations Blackhawk Integrated Military Human Laura Perez at (845) 938-8489 Outing and Hudson River Cruise public. April 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. Resources Systems as of Oct 1., at the West Point Golf Course May All signings are at the USMA the following individuals need to Vacation Bible School 2008 12. Contact 446-4609/2674 for Dept. of Geography and Bookstore, Thayer Hall, 4th floor. attend one of the three briefings on Volunteers needed registration information. Environmental Engineering April 23 in Robinson Auditorium: Mark your calendars: June Lecture West Point Yard Sale n Active duty servicemembers 23-27 and ‘Come Have a Blast’ at On Wed., in Washington Hall, The West Point Yard Sale is at West Point, Vacation Bible School this Summer! Room 5300, from 7:45 to 9 p.m., scheduled for April 12 from 9 a.m. n Civilians who supervise Volunteer sign-ups have begun, Dr. Thomas Barnett, Franklin, to 3 p.m. military contact Melody Nuckowski for Ind., Senior Managing Director The rain date is April 19. n All military human resources details: 859-4573 or melodyann@ and Strategic Planner, Enterra and finance professionals earthlink.net. Participant sign-up Solutions, best-selling author Boy’s Summer Basketball Times: 9 to 11 a.m., 2:30 to 4:30 coming soon! and public speaker and former Day/Overnight Camp Signups p.m., or 5 to 7 p.m. Senior Strategic Researcher and Boy’s Summer Basketball Day/ DIMHRS is a Congressionally- Pete Taylor Partnership Award Professor in the Warfare Analysis Overnight Camp Signups for boys mandated program with efforts During his tenure as chairman and Research Department, Center ages 9-18 are open now. Camp runs spearheaded by the Department of of the Military Child Education Coalition, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Pete Taylor played an important role in the establishment of partnerships between military installations and school districts serving military- Delivery connected children. problems? In recognizing Taylor’s dedication and work toward assisting Fo r PV h o me d e l i ve r y p r o b l em s military children, the MCEC Board c o n t a c t Va l e r i e Mu l l a n e a t t h e of Directors established the Pete Po u g h keep s i e Jo u r n a l a t (845) Taylor Partnership of Excellence 437-4730 o r b y e - m a i l a t Award at its annual conference in v m u l l a n e @p o u g h k e e .g a n n e t t .c o m . Colorado Springs, Colo., in July 12 March 28, 2008 At Your Leisure Ombudsman at KACH Submitted by KACH Keller Corner Blood Drive 914-760-3177, or sign up on line post-surgical exercise: safely and If you are a warrior in transition Hudson Valley Blood Services at www.nybloodcenter.org. effectively to promote weight loss and feel angry, frustrated, or will be conducting a Blood Drive Individuals who wish to register and muscle tone. disappointed, there is someone April 7 to 10 at Eisenhower Hall, with the C.W. Bill Young/DoD A physical therapist will be locally you can call who will 4th Floor Ballroom from 11 a.m. Bone Marrow Donor Program will instructing the group. Candidates help. to 7 p.m., April 7 to 9 and from 10 be able to do so during the drive. should already have a referral in Retired Master Sgt. Kevin Ivery a.m. to 5 p.m., April 10. Picture ID is mandatory for place for surgery at KACH or in serves as the West Point MEDDAC Walk-ins are always welcome donations. network. For more information, (WT)-based Ombudsman for the -- however, for convenience contact Maj. Ronna Trent at U.S. Army Wounded Warrior purposes, appointments to donate Support Group for 938-6661. Program and a Soldier-Family whole blood can be made by Weight Loss Surgery advocate in support of wounded calling Mary Mandia at 938-2583 There will be a support group Childbirth Preparation warriors in transition. (938-BLUD). meeting for weight loss surgery Classes “As your Ombudsman, I will Apheresis services will be candidates, post-surgical patients April 9, 16, 23 and 30 (class resolve complaints and assist in Kevin Ivery available for those individuals and their significant others on series), classes are held at Keller obtaining accurate information Wounded Warrior Program who wish to donate platelets. April 8 at noon in the second floor Hospital in the second floor when you are faced with complex, Ombudsman and Family Apheresis donors will be seen by classroom of KACH, facilitated classroom. Call OBU at 938-3210 often overwhelming issues, such Advocate appointment only and may call by a Registered Dietitian, covering to register. as health care, pay, the physical disability process, retention and transition, “ Ivery said. Ivery brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise, both as a retired Army noncommissioned officer and one who has worked the Patient Administration Division/ Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Office mission. That, coupled with ongoing efforts at Department of the Army level to ensure the nation’s wounded warriors receive the support and treatment they need -- and that no fallen comrade is left behind -- epitomizes the role Ivery plays in meeting needs of men and women assigned to the WTU and West Point. “I have recently retired from the Army after 28 years of service” Ivery said. “During my tenure in the Army, I held multiple positions to include human resources, logistics, military intelligence, field artillery and infantry. I spent the last two years working as the Chief of Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Office at Fort Drum. This position gave me invaluable expertise and knowledge which I am utilizing to assist the Warrior Transition Unit Soldiers, most of whom are in some phase of the MEB/PEB process. “The Ombudsman position presents a unique challenge and allows me to continue working with Soldiers and their Families, which I am truly enjoying,” he added. If you are a Wounded Warrior in transition or Family member who needs assistance, call Ivery at 938-6827. He is available at Keller Army Community Hospital. For more information on t he U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program, visit http://aw2portal. com. At Your Leisure March 28, 2008 13

in the movie theater Coming to Cadet Fine Arts Forum’s NOW SHOWING at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752 O’Donnell & Pinnell EISENHOWER HALL Awards Friday -- Fools Gold, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. of Excellence in Creative Saturday -- Step Up 2: The Streets, PG-13, Arts 7:30 p.m. The Producers - a Mel Brooks musical - April 5 - 8 p.m. Open to all Cadets -- Juno, PG-13, 9:30 p.m. Enter to Win Cash Awards April 4 -- Welcome Home Rosco Jankins, PG-13, Ring of Fire - the Music of Johnny Cash - 7:30 p.m. April 20 - 2 p.m. Four categories: Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance - w Film April 5 -- The Spiderwick Chronicles, PG, w Painting/drawing 7:30 p.m. May 2 - 8 p.m. w Photography Vantage Point, PG-13, 9:30 p.m. For more information, w Poetry and prose Th e t h e at e r s c h e d u l e c a n a l s o b e f o u n d a t Submissions due April 7 www .a a fe s .c o m go to www.ikehall.com Awards event April 25 For details contact: Maj. Davina L. Hunt, 938-3553 SUMMARY COURT MARTIAL OFFICER or [email protected] Maj. Tom Bryant, Public Affairs Office executive officer, has been appointed Summary Court Martial Officer to collect, inventory, and process the personal Command effects of Sgt. 1st Class Rogers L. Jones. Any individual possessing property of Sgt. 1st Class Channel Jones or having claims against his estate should contact 8/23 Bryant at 938-3808 or [email protected]. March 28 - April 4 Friday 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch 1 p.m. Army Newswatch 2 p.m. RCI Meeting 6 p.m. Army Newswatch 7 p.m. RCI Meeting

Monday 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch Noon RCI Meeting 6 p.m. Army Newswatch

Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch 9 a.m. RCI Meeting 1 p.m. Army Newswatch 6 p.m. Army Newswatch

Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch 1 p.m. Army Newswatch 2 p.m. RCI Meeting 6 p.m. Army Newswatch

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April 4 8:30 a.m. Army Newswatch 1 p.m. Army Newswatch 6 p.m. Army Newswatch 7 p.m. RCI Meeting

Community Mayors needed Looking for Community Mayors to represent our communities. Areas in need of mayors are Biddle Loop, Lee Area, Old Brick and Stony II (Enlisted). Call 938-7731. March 28, 2008 15 Army and Community Sports Kyler earns All-America wrestling honors By Tim Volkmann campaign when he finished 42-9. Athletic Communications “Matt had a great couple days and I am really proud of the ST. LOUIS -- Army sophomore way he competed throughout the Matt Kyler finished sixth at 141 tournament,” said Army head coach pounds to earn All-America Chuck Barbee. “He came up big in honors at the NCAA Wrestling some pretty high-pressure situations Championships Saturday at the and put a big exclamation point on Scottrade Center in St. Louis. what was already a tremendous Already assured of finishing no season for not only him, but the lower than sixth place, Kyler took whole team.” on fourth-seeded Nathan Morgan Fifth-Place Championship from Oklahoma State in Saturday’s Match: Nick Gallick (Iowa State) consolation semifinals. Morgan dec. Matt Kyler (Army), 3-2 took an 8-3 decision that sent Kyler In the fifth-place match, Gallick to face ninth-seeded Nick Gallick of scored first with a two-point Iowa State in the fifth-place match, takedown, but Kyler escaped to cut where he fell one point short, 3-2, the deficit to 2-1 after the first period. to settle for sixth place. Kyler chose to start the second Kyler became Army’s first All- period down and quickly escaped American since Phillip Simpson to even the score, 2-2, heading into won the honor three-straight times the third period. Gallick started from 2003-2005, including a in the down position and slipped Sophomore Matt Kyler finished sixth at 141 pounds to earn All-America honors at the NCAA runner-up finish during his senior away from Kyler with 30 seconds Wrestling Championships Saturday in St. Louis. He finished the year with a 43-8 record, and season. to go in the match to take the 3-2 his 43 wins set an academy record for single season victories. Er i c S. Ba r t e l t /PV Kyler finished the season with lead. Gallick avoided Kyler’s final 8-3 period. Starting the second period distance at 6-3 entering the final a 43-8 win-loss total to set the attempts at a takedown to hold on Morgan grabbed an early 2-0 in the down position, Kyler escaped period. Morgan, however, got academy record for single season for the one-point victory. lead with a takedown, before to make it 4-2 deficit, but another away for a final escape and picked victories, breaking the old mark Consolation Semifinals: Kyler escaped to make the score Morgan takedown built his lead up another point for over a minute set by current assistant coach Nathan Morgan (Oklahoma 2-1. Morgan registered another back up to 6-2. Kyler escaped one riding time advantage to seal the Brad Fenske during the 1995-96 State) dec. Matt Kyler (Army), takedown to lead 4-1 after the first more time to remain in striking victory. Army crew gets set for spring on Boggy Bayou Story and photo by Maginot rowed with a club in Mladen Rudman high school and figured crew would Northwest Florida Daily News be a natural fit for her at West Point, where all cadets must participate in EGLIN AFB, Fla. -- The plebes, a fitness-oriented extracurricular yearlings, cows and firsties were activity. enjoying themselves despite aching “I love it,” she said. “This is muscles and straining lungs. something to do to meet people and Eighty-five cadets, men and get away from the company.” women, from the U.S. Military Rowing also provides a “major Academy were at Eglin Air Force relief” from the heavyweight classes Base for a week practicing their at the academy, she added. craft -- rowing. Sophomore Phil Linder of The Army crew team was out Lexington, Ky., has a father who March 21 on Boggy Bayou after rowed in college and there were launching four- and eight-man posters of crew on the walls at shells from Post’l Point. home. So Linder thought he’d give “Today is technique day, so Cadets from the U.S. Military Academy women’s crew team practiced rowing March 21 on rowing a try. it’s mostly drills,” said head coach Boggy Bayou. West Point’s men’s crew team also took part in the spring-break training for The 20-year-old is in his second Pete Hanlon. upcoming regattas. The Army crew teams ended their week-long stay at Eglin Air Force Base, year on West Point’s crew. At the helm of a motorboat Fla., Sunday. Standing on the beach at Post’l and using a bullhorn, Hanlon set right and wrong. the ones I yell at.” a minute longer. Point after competing against the workout -- so many strokes for If there’s cause to critique a The West Point crew is Freshman Lisa Maginot, 19, another four-man boat, Linder a specified period of time -- and workout during the rowing or preparing for spring regattas on of Huntington Beach, Calif., was looked well-rested. then watched. On this day he was order course adjustments, it’s the the East Coast, where races are content with the morning session. “I feel good,” Linder said. “If supervising part of West Point’s coxswains who draw Hanlon’s typically 2,000 meters. It takes “It was a good day on the water,” you asked that 20 minutes ago after women’s crew. attention. a good men’s crew between 6 Maginot said after practicing in one the last race, I would have told you When finished, 16 rowers and “They’re the commander of the minutes and 6 1/2 minutes to cover of the four-man shells. “It was real I was about to die.” two coxswains heard what they did boat,” he said, smiling. “They’re the distance. The women take about nice out there.” 16 March 28, 2008 Army and Community Sports CLUB CORNER Peyer scores late goal for lax victory By Tim Volkmann Athletic Communications

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Army junior attackman Jason Peyer buried a shot in the top left corner from 15 yards away with two seconds left to lift the (16/13-ranked) Black Knights to a come-from-behind 8-7 victory at (12/15-ranked) Hofstra Tuesday. Peyer took a feed from freshman midfielder Rob McCallion and converted from a very tough angle, as Army, which trailed 7-4 with 14:50 to play in the game, scored the final four goals of the game. Senior midfielder Paul Widgzinski tallied three points on two goals and an assist, while McCallion, junior attackman Brooks Korvin and freshman attackman Jeremy Boltus each scored a goal and added assist for the Black Knights (6-2). Senior goalkeeper Adam Fullerton made eight saves to preserve the victory. Hofstra struck first at 11:35 as Michael Colleluori converted a Jay Card feed for the early lead. Freshman Danielle Munoz takes down a black belt during Widgzinski tied things up at 6:54 Judo Training in Japan. Ma j . Be n j a m i n Ri n g /Ju d o OIC with a bouncing shot from eight JUDO -- The Army Judo team successfully returned from Japan yards out to knot the game, 1-1. with no injuries, problems or concerns. In fact, this was by far the Korvin scored, unassisted, most successful trip section they have ever taken and one which all from five yards out at 3:48 as the A game removed from a career-best four goals against Holy members will remember for the rest of their lives. Black Knights led 2-1 after the first Cross Saturday, junior attackman Jason Peyer (above, #28) Highlights from the Judo team’s trip include: quarter. scored the winning goal with two seconds remaining Tuesday · Dual match with the NDA -- Army lost, but the team had several Hofstra scored four-straight to defeat Hofstra. Jo h n Pe l l i n o /DOIM MMB individual wins and two ties fairing a lot better than expected. goals while holding Army scoreless · Cultural exchange with NDA was a huge success that the team in the second quarter to forge a it a 5-3 game with 12:38 to play in junior midfielder Alex Rhoads and hopes will continue next year. 5-2 lead. the third quarter. scored from seven yards out with · Judo training in the Kodokan, the original dojo of Judo. Team Wigdzinski bounced home his With the score 6-3, Army would 1:34 on the clock as the Black members shared a mat with five Olympic/World Champs. The team second goal from eight yards out get within two before the end of the Knights trailed 6-4 after three thought it was a surreal experience to be training on that mat. off an assist from Korvin to make quarter as Boltus took a feed from quarters. · Judo Training with the Japanese Emperor’s personal security in Hofstra would capitalize on two the Imperial Palace Dojo -- they are considered some of the most elite Army penalties that put the Black judo players in all of Japan. The team likes to think it “fought through Army Spring Classic Knights down two men to start the Japan and battled the emperor’s body guards.” fourth quarter. Stein’s second goal April 5 and April 6 made it a 7-4 Pride lead with 14:50 TRIATHLON -- The West Point Triathlon Team traveled to on the clock. Clermont, Fla., for a week of intense training during Spring Break. WEST POINT, N.Y. -- The U.S. and will race up to Stony Lonesome From there, the Black Knights The team arrived March 14 and immediately began training under Military Academy Cycling team Road to the intersection of Stony took over. Junior midfielder coach and retired professional triathlete Tony Deboom. will host the 24th annual Army Lonesome and Continental roads Kevin LoRusso took a feed from To start the week, the team competed in the Third Annual Wildman Spring Classic April 5 and 6. from 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. Widgzinski and used a nice move to Triathlon and swept the results in both male and female categories. The April 5 events will include For the criterium, the roads beat Hofstra goalie Danny Orlando Sophomore Ashley Morgan finished first place overall for females and a road race and team time trial at surrounding Shea Stadium, to make it 7-5 with 13:03 to play. in the female 20-24 age group. Camp Buckner. Eisenhower Hall and Gillis Field Sophomore midfielder Brandon Junior Randy Wintermantel, sophomore Erica Triebenbach and Roads in and out of Camp House will be closed for racing Butler took a pass from Boltus senior Christine Kawoczka claimed first, second and third places, Buckner, including Route 293, from approximately 10 a.m. until and scored on a 12-yard laser at respectively. For the males, 2nd Lt. Nick Dason (2007 USMA will have cyclists on them from 4 p.m. 11:26 before McCallion faked out graduate), junior Nick Vandam and sophomore Rob Sherry took first, approximately 7:30 a.m. until Army Softball traffic for April Orlando and beat him from close second and third places overall. 5:30 p.m. 6’s doubleheader that starts at 1 range to net the equalizer at 6:52. In the male 20-24 age group, West Point triathletes claimed first There will be a criterium and p.m. against Holy Cross will be Army’s comeback marked the through seventh places, with junior Nick Sterghos and sophomores individual hill climb time trial races directed appropriately through the first time the Black Knights won Peter Bauleke and Andrew Stock leading the way and claiming first, at Shea Stadium April 6. area. after trailing to start the fourth second, and third places. The individual hill climb time All races are free and open to quarter sincebeating Colgate 10-8, trial races begin at Shea Stadium the public. April 28, 2006. Army and Community Sports March 28, 2008 17 Kassel, McKelvie, others earn AHA top awards By Ryan Yanoshak on the all-conference first team Athletic Communications and was joined by McKelvie and Kassel. Sophomore Owen Meyer ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- earned second team honors at Despite the disappointing 4-2 forward. loss to Mercyhurst that ended Voting was done by league Army’s hockey season March 15 coaches prior to the beginning of in the Atlantic Hockey Association the playoffs. semifinals and hopes for their first “(March 13) was a great night berth in the NCAA Tournament, for Army hockey,” Riley said. “I Army still finished out on top in am so proud of all these players for the league awards. their hard work and dedication on Josh Kassel was named the and off the ice. We were fortunate Player of the Year, Zach McKelvie to have a lot of success this season was named the Best Defenseman, and I am grateful to the conference Brian Riley was named Coach of the coaches for the recognition of our Year, and Luke Flicek joined Kassel players.” and McKelvie on the all-conference Kassel, a junior from first-team as the Atlantic Hockey Greensburg, Pa., was a second-team Association distributed its awards choice as a goaltender last year, but March 13 at the RIT Inn. turned in an outstanding season Kassel earned top player honors to earn MVP honors as well first- despite being a goalie and joined team laurels along with the regular McKelvie as Army’s first two major season goaltending trophy. award winners during its five- Kassel was a unanimous year stay in the Atlantic Hockey selection to the first team, along Junior goaltender Josh Kassel was named Atlantic Hockey Association Player of the Year March Association. with forward Simon Lambert of 13. He finished the season with a 1.92 goals against average and .925 save percentage, both Riley earned his third straight RIT. Kassel was named Goalie tops in the AHA. He also added five shutouts. PV Ph o t o By Pa u l Ra d e r Coach of the Year trophy and the of the Week five times during the percentage. For the season, Kassel Kassel’s five shutouts give him after leading the Black Knights Black Knights were honored for regular season and was once named posted an 18-10-2 mark, including nine for his career, tied for second to their first-ever regular season their regular season championship the Player of the Week. five shutouts. He has a 1.92 goals in academy history with Brad championship and setting the at the league banquet. He is in the top-eight nationally against average and a .925 save Roberts. Academy record for conference Flicek was one of three forwards in both goals against and save percentage, both tops in the AHA. Kassel is the first goalie to be wins with 19. named Player of the Year in the Flicek, a senior forward from AHA. Burnsville, Minn., has been among “This is a tremendous honor the nation’s leading scorers all for Josh and a great honor for a season. He was named to the third goalkeeper to be named the Player team as a junior, but posted 12 of the Year,” Riley said. “Every goals and a team-high 26 assists time Josh steps on the ice, he gives during the regular season to earn you a chance to win and that’s all a spot on the first team. Flicek, you can ask from a goaltender.” who was chosen to participate in McKelvie, a junior from New the Frozen Four Skills Challenge, Brighton, Minn., was honored as is also a candidate for the Hobey the Andover Tape Best Defenseman Baker Award. and also earned first-team honors. An alternate captain, Flicek McKelvie, who played 35 games has a team-best 11 multiple-point this season, finished tied for fifth games this season, two in which he on the team with 17 points. dished out three assists. An alternate captain, McKelvie “Luke never takes a shift off had four goals and 13 assists and and goes full speed every time he was a part of a defense that yielded is on the ice,” Riley explained. “He less than two goals per contest. is always looking for a scoring Army is third in the country in opportunity and serves as a great scoring defense with 1.96 goals per role model.” game. It is the first league honor for Meyer, a sophomore from McKelvie. Dundee, Ill., was on the All-Rookie “Zach plays hard every night Team last season and picked up and works just as hard off the ice,” second-team honors after leading said Riley. “He is one of the hardest the Black Knights with 21 goals working and toughest players I this year. have ever been around and it’s He also handed out 18 assists great to see him recognized for his and netted 10 multiple-point stellar play.” contests during the regular season. Riley, now in his fourth season, He had a team-high seven power Junior defenseman Zach McKelvie was named best defenseman in the Atlantic Hockey earned his third straight Nike- plays goals, one short-handed score Association March 13. He finished the year with 17 points. Er i c S. Ba r t e l t /PV Bauer Coach of the Year trophy and four game-winning goals. 18 March 28, 2008 Army and Community Sports

Sports WPJAST provides ski skills to kids By Bob Ryan calendar WPJAST Coach March 28 - April 5 The 2007-2008 West Point Corps Junior Alpine Ski Team completed its on-snow season March 1. This Fr i d a y & Sa t u r d a y -- Tr a c k & year’s team had 45 racers from Fi e l d , Di c k Sh e a In v i t e , Sh e a ages 8-to-14. St a d i u m , No o n In its 5th season, the team has grown from an initial membership Fr i d a y -- MTEN v s . Ma r i s t , of just over 20 children to more Li t c h t e n be r g , 4 p.m. than 50 in the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Sa t u r d a y -- MTEN v s . St. The team started the season in Bo n a ve n t u r e , Li t c h ., 9 a.m. November with dry-land training, ski tuning and waxing sessions. Sa t u r d a y -- WTEN v s . St. Although Mother Nature was Bo n a ve n t u r e , Li t c h ., No o n not very cooperative this winter, the team managed to squeeze in Sa t u r d a y & Su n d a y -- three home races and one away Ba s eb a l l v s . Bu c k n e l l (DH), race at Plattekill Mountain in the Do u b l e d a y Fi e l d , No o n a n d Catskills. 1 p.m. s t a r t s , r e s pe c t i ve ly The team accepts children who are capable of changing their Sa t u r d a y & Su n d a y -- turn-shapes, stopping on demand So f t b a l l v s . Le h i g h (DH), and taking direction from a coach. No r t h At h l e t i c Fi e l d , 1 p.m. The coach’s emphasis is in helping the skiers’ gain confidence in their technical development as a skier West Point Junior Alpine skier Christian Barnard heads down the slopes of the Victor Constant Sa t u r d a y -- La c r o s s e v s . Ski Slope. Barnard is one of 45 racers from ages 8-to-14 who compete with the team that is in Co l g a t e , Michie St a d i u m , and applying those skills in a race its fifth year of existence. Ph o t o Pr o v i d e d By We s t Po i n t Ju n i o r Al p i n e Sk i Te a m 1 p.m. course. Along the way, the kids, their of volunteers -- Lt. Col. John team was able to equip itself with Anyone with children interested Ap r i l 4 & 5 -- Gy m n a s t i c s , coaches and parents enjoy the Club Graham (Dept. of Behavioral first-rate team gear to raise the bar in joining the Club for the ECAC Ch a mp i o n s h i p s , as a family oriented activity -- it Sciences and Leadership), of excellence with our members. 2008-2009 season should visit our Gr o s s Ol y mp i c Ce n t e r , 6 p.m. takes everybody to pitch in and President; Nate Loeb (Directorate The Club will hold their end Web site at http://mysite.verizon. make the team a success, and this of Intercollegiate Athletics), Vice of year party and annual meeting net/vzer0g6a/wpjast/index.html Ap r i l 5 -- WTEN v s . UMBC, year was no exception. President; Corina Morano-Ender, Tuesday at the Ski Lodge. or call Bob Ryan at 938-7817. Li t c h t e n be r g , 9 a.m. a n d The athletes are trained to race Treasurer; Bob Ryan (Center for La f a y e t t e , 3 p.m. Giant Slalom. The young racers Enhanced Performance), Director gain the ability to make competent of Racing; plus coaches Dave Ap r i l 5 -- MTEN v s . technical movements at high rates Brzywczy (Public Affairs Office), La f a y e t t e , Li t c h t e n be r g , of speed. Karin Barrows, Lt. Col. Mike Jaye The team uses the American (Dept. of Mathematical Sciences), No o n a n d Ho l y Cr o s s , 6 p.m. teaching system as its guide to Donna Jaye, Anna Loeb and Alison training these athletes the basic Nichols. Club skiing fundamentals and then Some of our veteran racers -- applying tactics to racing gates. Jack Graham, Josie Econom, Axel Fr i d a y -- La c r o s s e (Wo me n ) The Club also serves as a feeder Ender, Christian Barnard, Austin v s . Ru t g e r s , Da l y Fi e l d , system to area high school racing Packard, Karis Bedey, Emily Jaye 5:15 p.m. programs. This year, James I. and Jake Loeb -- showed some O’Neill and Cornwall High Schools great leadership by often leading Sa t u r d a y -- Ru g b y (Me n ) v s . had super race seasons from Tyler challenging drills on the hill, Da r t m o u t h , An d e r s o n Ru g b y Christiansen, Josh Daniels, Patrick designed to push all skiers a little Co mp l e x , 1 p.m. Bastianelli, Chris Powell, Andy bit out of their comfort zone. Ryan and John Foody (Cornwall) The team appreciates the great Su n d a y -- Bo w l i n g v s . -- all of whom are former WPJAST support of the management, snow USCGA, Bo w l i n g Ce n t e r , members. makers, lift operators and patrollers No o n We saw great individual of the Victor Constant Ski Area for improvement from every team making a mostly uncooperative Su n d a y -- La c r o s s e (Wo me n ), member. As a coach, the unique winter one in which the team still Le a g u e Ga me , Da l y Fi e l d , aspect of working with the racers managed to get their practice reps in No o n is that the coaches are right in there and enjoy the friendly competition modeling drills with their athletes. the races bring. Ap r i l 5 -- La c r o s s e (Wo me n ), As coaches, we improve our own T h e W P J A S T a l s o Ro u n d Ro b i n Ga me s , Da l y skills right along with the racers. acknowledges the outstanding Fi e l d , 9 a.m. This year’s coaching staff support of the Daughters of the U.S. consisted of a dedicated group Army. Through DUSA grants, the Army and Community Sports March 28, 2008 19 Rifle takes second at NCAA Championships By Mady Salvani Army’s first NCAA champion after Athletic Communications capturing the smallbore title the first day in leading a Black Knight WEST POINT, N.Y. -- Alaska sweep of the top three places in the Fairbanks headed into the final individual competition. day, March 15, of the two-day NCAA Men’s and Women’s Rifle Championships tied for second and trailing first-day leader and host Army by six points. The defending champion Nanooks outpointed the Black Knights in the final event, air rifle, 2350-2334, en route to capturing their third straight title by a 4662-4652 composite Saturday afternoon at Christl Arena. Army freshman Stephen Scherer turned in the Black Knights’ highest mark in that event (588), along with qualifying for the shoot-off, as the Black Knights tied for third with Nevada-Reno as both teams produced 2334s. Scherer was the lone Black Knight to qualify for the shoot, but bested the field with a 103.2 en route to a final 690.2 composite in finishing fifth. It is the second year that Army earned the silver at the championship and fifth consecutive time the Black Knights placed among the leaders under head coach Ron Wigger. Army was fourth in 2004, first in 2005, third in 2006 and second the past two years. Army senior Chris Abalo became