West Point Parents Club West Point Society of Greater Houston of Greater Houston The West Point Parents Club of Greater Houston (WPPCGH) and the West Point Society of Greater Houston (WPSGH) both wish to congratulate you on your son’s / daughter’s acceptance to the United States Military Academy. The transition from civilian life to life at West Point can sometimes be challenging. Please note, you are not alone – we are here to help you. Remember, many have gone before you and many will follow afterwards. Before long you will be saying your goodbyes at Eisenhower Hall and beginning the journey to graduation. If there is ever anything we can assist you with, please contact any member of the WPPCGH or the WPSGH. We trust the accompanying information from Plebe Parent Handbook for the USMA Class of 2011 will assist you throughout the “Plebe” year. TABLE OF CONTENTS THINGS THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE YESTERDAY .................................................................... 4 JUNE 2007 ................................................................................................................................................... 8 JULY 2007.................................................................................................................................................. 12 AUGUST 2007............................................................................................................................................ 15 SEPTEMBER 2007 .................................................................................................................................... 18 OCTOBER 2007......................................................................................................................................... 21 NOVEMBER 2007...................................................................................................................................... 24 DECEMBER 2007 ...................................................................................................................................... 26 JANUARY 2008 ......................................................................................................................................... 28 FEBRUARY 2008....................................................................................................................................... 30 MARCH 2008 ............................................................................................................................................. 32 APRIL 2008................................................................................................................................................ 34 MAY 2008................................................................................................................................................... 36 JUNE 2008 ................................................................................................................................................. 38 TELEPHONE NUMBERS – USMA............................................................................................................ 39 TELEPHONE NUMBERS – HIGHLAND FALLS/FORT MONTGOMERY................................................ 40 TELEPHONE NUMBERS – WEST POINT AREA HOTELS / MOTELS................................................... 41 OTHER HELPFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS ........................................................................................... 41 WEB ADDRESSES.................................................................................................................................... 42 TRAVEL.................................................................................................................................................... 42 WEST POINT INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 43 MERCHANDISE ......................................................................................................................................... 43 SUMMARY CALENDAR............................................................................................................................ 44 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 2007 THROUGH JUNE 2008 .................................................................... 44 SIGNIFICANT PLEBE – USMA EVENTS ................................................................................................. 45 “R” DAY (RECEPTION DAY): JULY 2, 2007 FOR THE CLASS OF 2011....................................................... 45 REORGANIZATION FROM FIELD TRAINING (CBT) TO CLASSROOM PREPAREDNESS..................................... 49 ACCEPTANCE PARADE: AUGUST 18, 2007 ............................................................................................... 49 ACADEMIC YEAR ...................................................................................................................................... 50 PLEBE PARENT WEEKEND: OCTOBER 12-15, 2007 .................................................................................. 51 PASSES ................................................................................................................................................... 52 THE REST OF THE FIRST SEMESTER ......................................................................................................... 53 WINTER REORGANIZATION WEEK: JANUARY 7 – 11, 2008........................................................................ 53 GLOOM PERIOD........................................................................................................................................ 53 PRESIDENT’S WEEKEND ........................................................................................................................... 53 SPRING BREAK ........................................................................................................................................ 53 AFTER SPRING BREAK ............................................................................................................................. 53 THE YEARLING YEAR.............................................................................................................................. 55 ADVICE FOR A RISING YEARLING GETTING READY FOR A BUCKNER SUMMER:............................................ 55 West Point Parents Club of Greater Houston (Page 2 of 81) Clothing............................................................................................................................................. 55 Gear................................................................................................................................................... 56 Toiletries ........................................................................................................................................... 56 Food (to bring and for boodle) ....................................................................................................... 57 Misc ................................................................................................................................................... 57 VISITING BUCKNER:.................................................................................................................................. 58 RETURNING TO WP: ................................................................................................................................. 59 LEADERSHIP: ........................................................................................................................................... 59 ACADEMICS: ............................................................................................................................................ 59 DECLARE AN EMPHASIS IN ENGINEERING: ................................................................................................. 59 DECLARE A MAJOR: ................................................................................................................................. 59 YEARLING WINTER WEEKEND:.................................................................................................................. 60 STAY INVOLVED: ...................................................................................................................................... 60 OUT OF THE LIMELIGHT: ........................................................................................................................... 60 HONOR VIOLATIONS: ................................................................................................................................60 LINK TO THE ADMISSIONS EFFORT AT HOME: ............................................................................................ 60 SUMMERS FOLLOWING THEIR YEARLING YEAR: ......................................................................................... 61 THE COW YEAR........................................................................................................................................ 62 AFFIRMATION:.......................................................................................................................................... 62 500TH NIGHT WEEKEND:.......................................................................................................................... 62 COW LOANS: ........................................................................................................................................... 62 RING SELECTION:....................................................................................................................................