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It used to be rare fi nding plebes immersed in research. That changed this semester, thanks to Purdue University’s Center for Authentic Science Practice in Education (CASPiE).

The U.S. Military Academy collaborated with CASPiE to provide 80 plebes and several yearlings with an authentic research experience normally afforded to upperclass and graduate students.

“It’s cutting edge for fi rst-year undergraduate chemistry students,” Lt. Col. Hailey Clancy said. “This is an opportunity for them to think like scientists for the fi rst time.”

Clancy, Col. Russ Lachance and Maj. Brian Mathison from the Department of Chemistry and Life Science served as instructors, advisors and evaluators throughout the CASPiE module.

The cadets were engaged in a waste-to-energy conversion project using a chemical process called gasifi cation.

Burning trash can be nasty business and is evident to service members by those thick plumes of black smoke emitting from burn pits on forward operating bases. Most of that is useful energy and engineers are building various gasifi er models that can burn the trash, clean the fuel and harness the energy.

For USMA, the military implication to learn how gasifi ers could be used on FOBs as a fuel alternative is signifi cant.

“The gasifi er is a huge project. That can’t be done in one semester so what the cadets are tasked with is the scrubbing process,” Clancy said. “Cleaning the gas is an important component and we’re looking at it from three angles.”

Choosing the right chemistry

Cadets could choose to work on either a chemical engineering, analytical chemistry or toxicology experiment.

Though the teams worked independently, they all had the chance to visit SUNY Cobleskill where cadets met with Dave Waage, the designer of the rotary kiln gasifi er they would test in their experiments. Using the remains of their Meals-Ready-to-Eat lunch, cadets watched how the gasifi er burns garbage and produces a dirty gas that has to be cleaned before it can be used as fuel for a generator.

For their research, cadets concentrated on the scrubbing, or cleaning, process.

After that, it was back to the USMA labs.

Instructor-led experiments helped them see what they would soon be doing for themselves, and gave them an idea of what sort of experiments to perform.

The chemical engineering teams used computer modeling to see which scrubbers work best and which scrubbing solutions should be used over others. The chemical engineering software, or CHEMCAD, enabled cadets to test their experiments with a push of a button, saving the time it would take to set up a gasifi er reaction.

“It’s very fast and very accurate,” Class of 2017 Cadet Patrick Mullin said. “It can run hundreds of experiments in seconds. It’s also easy to manipulate, so you can change the temperatures or change the concentrations of oils.”

The ChemE teams were able to do most of the assemblage inside the Science Center during “build days” before moving to the River Courts to perform some hands-on experiments with the gasifi er, accompanied by SUNY Cobleskill intern Katie Roberts.

In the labs, Lachance provided them with tutorials, divvying up the room with tables laden with pipes, tubes and fi ttings and advising cadets on what material they still need to order for their experiments. He also showed them the in’s and out’s of the M1A1 gasifi er and what he called the “Tobergte scrubber,” a countercurrent scrubber built by Class of 2014 Cadets Louis Tobergte and Jessica Niemiec and Class of 2013 graduate Floren Herrera with Lachance during 2013 spring leave. With only one gasifi er and 16 teams, some of them had to pair up with their experiments.

“For the fi rst four lessons I had them get into the CHEMCAD software and had them model which would be the best solvent—vegetable oil, motor oil, propylene glycol and water,” Lachance said. “I taught it to them from scratch so they would have a basic modeling experience. Once the modeling is done that gives them one piece of information to come up with a hypothesis. That’s where they get creative about what they want to explore.”

One group looked into the waste heat from the

CASPiE provides real-world research for plebes, yearlings

See CASPiE, Pages 4-5

Roughly 80 Class of 2017 cadets and several yearlings enrolled in the Advanced General Chemistry course participated in research projects in toxicology, analytical chemistry and chemical engineering this semester. The U.S. Military Academy partnered with the Center for Authentic Science Practice in Education at Purdue University to bring this educational research project to West Point.

It’s hard to do ... This is taking them way out of their comfort zone, it’s not in the textbook and there is no proved solution.

— Col. Russ Lachance, Department of Chemistry and Life Science deputy head

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Hagenbeck, Bucha among five named distinguished graduates

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Submitted by the West Point Association of Graduates

The West Point Association of Graduates plans to honor five distinguished graduates at 3 p.m. Tuesday during the Alumni Exercise and Review Ceremony on the Plain.

The distinguished graduate honor was first awarded in 1992. Awardees are nominated by presidents of West Point societies and U.S. Military Academy classes and are chosen by the AOG committee.

The committee selected Robert E. Pursley, William B. DeGraf, Frederic V. Malek, Paul W. Bucha and Franklin L. Hagenbeck as this year’s distinguished graduates.

Robert E. Pursley, Class of 1949—Called “a notable American” by former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Gen. Pursley served his country for more than three decades: first as an A-26 pilot flying combat missions during the Korean War, later as a senior military assistant in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and finally as the commander of U.S. Forces, Japan, and concurrently commander of 5th Air Force.

Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford, one of three under whom Pursley served, called him “an invaluable bridge to the military services and the rest of the Defense Department.”

After his retirement, he continued to impress the DOD as the president and CEO of Logistics Management Institute, a defense research and development corporation.

William B. DeGraf, Class of 1950—Graduating first in the Class of 1950, a class that produced 64 general officers (including seven four-star generals), retired Col. DeGraf has been its acknowledged and unchallenged leader for decades.

He has led class gift programs, organized class reunions and served as class scribe for 33 of the past 39 years.

His leadership might stem from the fact that he was already a first lieutenant before coming to West Point (battlefield commission during World War II).

After graduating, he fought in Korea,

received a master’s in nuclear physics, taught at USMA (Department of Electrical Engineering), and commanded the 1st Brigade of the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam (earning a third Combat Infantryman Badge during that conflict, a rare feat).

After his retirement, DeGraf’s contributions to the Army went even further: As the assistant vice president of Science Applications International Corporation, he led the design, development and activation of the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, which is thought to be the crown jewel of the Army training system.

Frederic V. Malek, Class of 1959—Lending support to West Point that others have called “legendary,” Malek has been the embodiment of the leadership qualities that the academy is famous for cultivating.

I n b u s i n e s s , h e s e r v e d as president of Mariott Hotels and Resorts and Nor thwes t Airlines. In government and politics, he served as an advisor to four U.S. p res iden ts and directed the highly successful 1988 Republican National Convention.

In philanthropy, he funded cancer research and health-related centers. Most notably, he chaired the West Point Board of Visitors and presently co-chairs For Us All: The Campaign for West Point.

But despite this impressive list of accomplishments, Robert McDonald, Class of 1975, says of Malek: “… he cares most about making a difference in people’s lives every single day … and has followed the path less traveled in order to do what is right for his fellow

man and be of service.”

Paul W. Bucha, Class of 1965—The very definition of “citizen-soldier,” Bucha has spent 40-plus years looking out for those who serve this country, whether they wear a uniform or not.

In 1978, he helped plan the rescue of U.S. citizens illegally detained in Iran just before that nation’s 1979 revolution.

He has raised money for the construction of multiple ‘Fisher Houses,’ which assists Wounded Warriors and their families and he has advocated for raising insurance policy benefits to families of Soldiers killed in action during the invasion of Iraq.

More recently, he has worked with financial institutions that have mistakenly foreclosed mortgages of deployed Soldiers absolved and restored.

P e r h a p s t h e g r e a t e s t t e s t i m o n y t o B u c h a ’ s determination to help those in uniform, he rece ived the Medal of Honor in 1970 for his c o u r a g e o u s a c t i o n s t o r e s c u e a n d recover men of his company during a 1968 battle with a North Vietnamese battalion.

Today, Bucha continues to support veteran issues and present lectures to service cadets on the values he learned at West Point.

Franklin L. Hagenbeck, Class of 1971 —A former Superintendent at the academy (2006-10), retired Lt. Gen. Hagenbeck dedicated his 39-year Army career and his civilian life to the values of this institution.

As an Infantryman, he commanded at every level, culminating as the commanding general of the 10th Mountain Division, and had numerous overseas deployments, the last in 2002 as the

commander of Coalition Joint Task Mountain in Afghanistan.

As West Point’s 57th superintendent, he instituted several changes at the academy, responding to the post-9/11 environment.

Notably, he grew cultural immersion opportunities fo r cade t s , r e v a m p e d t h e r e a l i t y o f summer training and e x p a n d e d p h y s i c a l p r o g r a m s in terms of fundrais ing a n d recognition.

I n h i s r e t i r emen t , H a g e n b e c k s e r v e d o n n u m e r o u s boards and committees, always exemplifying the ideals of West Point.

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Graduation Week parking and force protection infoSubmitted by Matthew CassidyInstallation Antiterrorism Officer

In an effort to limit traffic delays during Graduation Week, the following information is provided to assist both residents and visitors driving on the installation.

The information includes activities not related to force protection measures, which are provided to alert residents and the workforce to events that restrict traffic on the installation throughout Graduation Week.

Please allow more travel time, particularly entering through installation gates, and when driving in and around the installation.

Because of various parking restrictions imposed throughout the week, West Point personnel planning TDY trips during Graduation Week must not leave their vehicles parked in Clinton, Doubleday and other Central Area lots.

Doubleday Lot will be reserved parking for special pass holders: Tuesday, May 26, May 27 and May 28 from midnight the night before.

Doubleday, Clinton and Arvin parking lots must be cleared of all POVs no later than 12:01 a.m. May 28.

TuesdayFor the Alumni Wreath Laying Ceremony

and Alumni Review, the following restrictions apply:

• Parking for the workforce is allowed in Central Area to include Clinton Lot throughout the day; however, in support of the Review, 30 parking spaces will be reserved for handicap parking;

• Doubleday Parking Lot will be reserved parking for special pass holders only;

• Traffic control points will be established on Cullum, Washington, Ruger and Parke roads at 3 p.m. until the end of the review;

• At approximately 2:15 p.m., traffic will be stopped from entering Thayer Statue area until the end of the wreath laying ceremony;

• Washington and Cullum roads will re-open for normal traffic at the end of the ceremony;

• There will be a van shuttle from K-Lot (Subway lot) to Jefferson Hall for the workforce from 6 a.m.-5 p.m.

May 26Stony Lonesome Road will be closed to

all vehicle traffic from the intersection with Washington Road (in the vicinity of the Catholic Chapel) to the intersection with Mills Road near Michie Stadium from 5:45 a.m. until about 6:15 a.m.

There will be no parking on the entire east side of Michie Stadium from 10 p.m. May 25 night until about 10:30 a.m. May 26.

May 27In support of the Graduation Parade, the

following restrictions apply:• The Eisenhower Hall tunnel area and

loading dock will be reserved parking in support of the Awards Convocation and Reception the entire day;

• Parking for the workforce is allowed in the Central Area; however, Clinton Lot and the

Lusk housing area) from 6:30-7 a.m.; • Thereafter, Stony Lonesome Road will

only be open from the intersection with Washington Road to the intersection with Schofield Place until the completion of the graduation exercise.

There will be periods of time when Stony Lonesome is closed to support movements of key guests;

• All roads around Michie Stadium will be blocked to traffic at 5 a.m. until completion of the Graduation Exercise around 11:45 a.m.;

• Delafield Road will be open to move from the Central Post Area to the Exchange/Commissary area;

• Because of the heavy traffic expected at Stony Lonesome and Thayer Gates, members of the workforce who possess a DOD decal and CAC card/military ID card are encouraged to use Washington Gate;

• Members of the workforce will park in Lincoln Hall, Upper 606 and Thayer Roof lots or on Thayer Road;

• Families and visitors can enter Michie

tennis court parking area will be designated for handicap parking and Doubleday Lot reserved parking for only special pass holders.

• At the end of the parade, Clinton and Doubleday lots will be re-opened and available for general parking until 4:30 p.m., when the lots are again reserved for guest and handicap parking for the graduation banquet.

• The workforce is encouraged to park in the Buffalo Soldier Field Lot and use the CPA Express.

May 28In support of the Graduation Ceremony, the

following restrictions apply:• Arvin, Clinton and Doubleday parking lots

are reserved for special pass holders until after the Graduation Ceremony;

• There will be no parking in the Eisenhower Hall tunnel due to bus movement;

• Stony Lonesome Road will be closed from the intersection with Washington Road (in the vicinity of the Catholic Chapel) to the intersection with Schofield Place (entrance to

Stadium through security checkpoints established at Gate 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7. Gate 3 will be open for wheelchair access throughout the ceremony;

• All persons entering the stadium will pass through metal detectors at the above annotated gates;

• Large bags, coolers, backpacks, unwrapped packages and umbrellas will not be allowed into the stadium.

Guests are encouraged to use plastic bags to carry their possessions to speed up the processing through the security points.

Safety and security are a paramount concern during graduation week activities. Everyone’s help in the detection and reporting of criminal activities, ensures that this year’s graduation is a success.

Anyone observing suspicious behavior or activity is urged to promptly report it to the West Point Military Police at 938-3333.

Remember, if you see something, hear something, say somehting

For details, call Matt Cassidy at 938-3650.

During Graduation Week, one of the main priorities is the safety and welfare of the graduates, their families and the workforce. This page offers tips on parking, what to bring in the stadium on Graduation Day and force protection measures needed to ensure everyone has a safe graduation experience. File Photo

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CASPiE, cont’d from Page 1

(Left) Class of 2017 Cadets Haley Lee, Anna Rapp and Carly Katalinic proved to be an efficient lab team as they work on a toxicology experiment analyzing propylene glycol. (Above) Class of 2017 Cadet Nicholis Ball concentrates on his experiment on the analysis of aromatic hydrocarbons in vegetable oil.

gasifier—the oil used to clean the gas gets extremely hot, and the cadets thought that heat could be used to heat a container of water to provide a field-expedient shower for Soldiers. Another group explored dynamic modeling—a venture Lachance encouraged them not to give up.

Lachance has been working on waste-to-energy projects with cadets since 2009, but has never had successfully explored dynamic modeling.

“It’s hard to do,” Lachance said. “I haven’t had the time to do it myself, so this was the ultimate opportunity for me to say, ‘Go do it and let’s see what you come up with.’ They sometimes get frustrated with me when I tell them that. But think of the self-teaching that’s going on right now. This is taking them way out of their comfort zone, it’s not in the textbook and there is no proved solution.”

Inside another laboratory in Bartlett Hall North, Mathison advised a group of cadets performing analytical chemistry research. The teams were developing a method to analyze oil for composition and content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, commonly referred to as PAHs.

“Method development is something that typically takes months or years,” Mathison said. “They’re getting good exposure to a real-world problem, and I would say, one of the more unique aspects of science in general—you fail more than you succeed; whereas most labs are designed for them to obtain a certain result.”

Clancy’s group dealt with toxicology and the effects on human health.

“We were still very much in teaching mode at first,” Clancy said. “Showing them where everything was and how to use the equipment. Then we migrated them into doing everything themselves. We teach them how to do it, and then they design an experiment and do it.”

That certainly seemed to pay off, because once they arrived into the laboratory cadets worked methodically with a focus that betrayed the fact they were complete novices.

The toxicology teams were working with Salmonella, a pathogenic bacteria that most people associate with food poisoning. It’s a Biohazard Level II organism quite ordinary for scientists to work with, but plebes?

“I was a little apprehensive at first allowing them to handle it, but I built in a couple extra periods where I could watch them,” Clancy said.

“They first worked with E.coli, which is a safe organism. There are versions that aren’t safe, but not the strain we were using.”

They became familiar enough that it no longer seemed strange when Clancy would start lab with, “So here’s your bacteria.”

“I was very comfortable after the first lab with their technique that I thought, ‘OK, they get it’ and we can move on to Salmonella for the second lab,” she said.

Clancy introduced them to a step-by-step protocol for handling the bacteria which they quickly adopted.

“By the third lab they already started coming up with their own ideas for experiments,” she said.

Those ideas translated into research plans where cadets had to list all the materials required for their experiments, a hypothesis and concept for future research.

Educational focusOn April 10, the cadet teams entered the

laboratories to start, for the first time, the experiments they designed. It goes beyond the cut-and-dry laboratory lessons where they mix one solution into another, spin it around using a third solution and calculate the numbers to determine the one right answer.

“We’re not doing that. This is actual research they might not otherwise have experienced until graduate school,” Clancy said. “We’re evaluating their critical thinking skills, their creativity and their understanding of science so they will be better able to design an experiment.”

That’s where Tony Chase comes in. The Purdue University graduate student has spent the semester at West Point helping the faculty to formally evaluate the CASPiE project from start to finish. Chase and Clancy will conduct a joint

presentation with the results of his dissertation in August during a national chemical education conference in Michigan.

“Our evaluation as a research project is geared at things we feel are going to be externally valid,” Chase said. “Everybody already knows cadets are smart and motivated. So what we’re looking at are the abstract things like critical thinking and scientific literacy. From what I’ve been seeing, the plebes have been really engaging and diving into this because they’re seeing a real research project far different from what they’ve had in labs.”

Part of the analysis involves cadet interviews where they elaborate on what they’ve experienced from conducting lab research, and two critical thinking tests taken before and during the project.

“The scientific research is really just a small part of the CASPiE project,” Clancy said. “What we’re doing is education research, seeing the effects of cadets doing hands-on real science.”

CASPiE was founded 10 years ago, originally funded by a National Science Foundation grant.

The Purdue program engaged first- and second-year students at various universities, like the University at Buffalo, to see how it can effect a renewed interest in the physical sciences.

“A lot of times, students aren’t involved in research until their third or fourth year, and that’s the truth here, too,” Chase said. “So you wonder how any college major is supposed to make a decision about wanting to go into a scientific field that relies on research without ever having seen any research. That’s one of the goals behind CASPiE.”

From experimentation to presentationOnce the research concluded, cadets

were evaluated on the presentation of their See CASPiE, Page 5

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Class of 2017 Cadet Patrick Mullin and Nathan Townsend provides their advisor, Col. Russ Lachance, with the concept of their experiment design during the “build” phase of the chemical engineering project.

in our plebe year was beneficial, I think, because it helped me look at chemistry and life sciences as a whole and decided I probably want to major in life sciences,” Katalinic said.

Class of 2017 Cadet Lars Robinson had some prior research experience in high school working with viruses in a microbiology lab so being on a toxicology team with Class of 2017 Cadet Eric Tatum was an easy choice.

“This was a little different working with bacteria but the same principles,” Robinson said. “Getting this real-world situation to research really piques my interest.”

“I’ve taken a bunch of Life Science classes but still didn’t know much about what it’s like to be a professional in that field,” Tatum said.

In addition to the evaluators and faculty attending the presentations, a few classes circulated into the lab and teams were able to invite classmates, instructors, tactical officers and non-commissioned officers.

“Lt. Col. Clancy told us to be prepared because anyone could come here just to ask specific questions to really get us to think about what we are doing,” Class of 2017 Cadet Connor Meyer said.

Class of 2017 Cadet Crystel Calderon felt fairly confident about presenting the research with Meyer and Leonard Kosta.

“We rehearsed it and knew what we wanted to say,” she said.

“We went to Projects Day and that helped a lot,” Meyer said. “For me, I wanted to see how long their presentations, how they kept you interested and what their posters looked like.”

Class of 2015 Cadet Kristen Barta attended to see Class of 2017 Cadet Kevin Colton and his team present their chemical engineering experiment.

“As I walked in, Cadet Colton was in the middle of briefing the superintendent about his project,” the Life Science major said. “Their presentation was extremely well-executed and professional. They maintained their composure in front of the superintendent and answered his questions with intelligent and well thought-out responses.”

Barta said she was impressed by the amount

of effort the team put into the project and how they were able to present it to different audiences. She’s in the initial research phase for her capstone project next academic year, but has yet to conduct research like this.

“I’ve just been in lab classes my entire time as a cadet and know a ton of people conducting quality research,” Barta said. “Their project was excellent and right up there with the cow and firstie capstones I’ve seen this year.”

Colton, along with Class of 2017 Cadets Zachary Cohen and Conner Wissmann, generated a lot of enthusiasm as they presented their findings on aerogel as a syngas scrubbing medium.

Though they could have performed all of their testing through computer modeling, like many of the chemical engineering teams, Colton said conducting a physical experiment appealed more to them.

“CHEMCAD was cool but we wanted to go beyond that. We are all very much hands-on people and so we wanted to find an actual way we can implement this,” Colton said.

They partnered with the team of Cadets Brian Bui and Liam Comidy to test the effectiveness of the aerogel in scrubbing out impurities.

The team built the scrubber, but discovered it wasn’t compatible with the gasifier.

“Because of time and resources, we had to stop there but overall we think it could work and we were able to design a model for future research,” Cohen said.

They knew the inherent difficulties they’d encounter and Colton said it didn’t bother them.

“Just getting the chance to research and put in those hours and hours of work on our own project made it worthwhile,” Colton said. “I never expected to experience a capstone type project so early in my cadet career. The guidance was certainly there but we had this freedom to create whatever we wanted and that was an opportunity I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”

(Editor’s Note: A photo set is available on the USMA Flickr site and expanded version of this article can be found on www.USMA.edu.)

The team of Class of 2017 Cadets Leonard Kosta, Connor Meyer and Crystel Calderon present their research project to Maj. Brian Mathison May 8.

research. Each team was required to design a poster presentation and be able to explain their findings in a concise and articulate manner. Coincidentally, the posters were due the day after the academy’s Projects Day event, where hundreds of senior capstone presentations, theses and demonstrations were available for the CASPiE teams to sample before finalizing their own projects.

On the day of the presentations, the cadets entered the lab to see the giant posters they would present from for the first time. The inspection of their and fellow classmates’ posters revealed the meticulous attention invested into the work. Font sizes and spacing, color scheme, layout design all were chosen with specific intent to their presentations.

Mullin said he practiced his presentation the night before with another cadet imagining how he would address various audiences—like classmates and faculty.

“That was a good way to develop the base of the presentation but also modifying it to different levels of understanding,” he said.

Chase listened to all the presentations, but was equally interested to hear what guests thought of the presentations. He said initial feedback showed the plebes came off as informed and enthused about their projects.

“What we’re looking for is how well they understood a complex topic and if they can provide input to develop the research,” Mathison said. “I think we’ve seen some good results. We don’t expect them to achieve all the goals of the research within four lab periods in a general chemistry course, and that’s a new challenge for them because they are accustomed to getting expected results in typical general chemistry labs.”

The cadets themselves seemed to enjoy the experience.

“It was a rewarding experience but it could

be overwhelming at times with our regular classwork,” Class of 2017 Cadet Brendan Gill said. “So it was difficult at first, but I think by now we became really comfortable with it all that we could enjoy it.

“We also learned a lot outside the classroom,” Class of 2017 David Taylor said. “To make all our models, we had to do everything we learned in our chemistry experience to get it all right and make it match with what we saw in the real world.”

“It was interesting how non-linear the whole experience was,” Gill said. “In most of our labs we’re told what equipment we need, what to do and what the results should be. Here, we were kind of guessing what would work and trying different things. It was kind of exciting in that way, not knowing what would happen or even the best way to do it.”

They also learned from seeing other projects that went in different directions with different results.

“We definitely were working a lot with different teams because we spent so much time together wrenching pipes apart, cleaning the old scrubber with acetone,” Taylor said. “So while doing that you’re sharing ideas and talking through a bunch of stuff.”

Class of 2017 Cadets Haley Lee, Anna Rapp and Carly Katalinic earned a reputation inside the toxicology lab as being an efficient and methodical team.

“I think one of the most rewarding experiences besides getting to design an experiment on our own was getting completely different results than we expected,” Lee said. “It really made me appreciate what scientists do because we only spent about four months on our experiment –and that was so much work—so I can only imagine the type of longitudinal studies that scientists go through.”

“Getting to do such an in-depth experiment

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Brigade’s best compete in championshipsStaff Reports

Another spring season of company athletics concluded May 5-6 with the top companies from the Corps of Cadets competing in the brigade championships.

It began with a splash at the Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center pool as Company B-3 swimmers placed first in the 200 medley relay and kept dominating the competition to earn the championship.

Despite the inherent dangers of spectating a floor hockey match, Co. B-2 fans cheered their team to a 4-2 win over Co. E-3.

Outside, the Co. I-3 team took command of Daly Field in Flicker Ball for a 34-16 win over Co. A-1. On a challenging

5-kilometer orienteering course, pairs of cadets raced to find seven points around West Point with the Co. H-1 team besting Co. C-3.

Back inside Arvin, the final championship contest concluded with the Co. F-3 grappling team beating Co. G-2 by a score of 18-4.

The Pointer View caught some of the action and posted a photo set at www.flickr.com/photos/west_point/.

SCOREBOARD

Swimming1st–Co. B-3 (64)2nd–Co. F-2 (38)3rd–Co. B-4 (34)4th –Co. G (12)

Floor HockeyCo. B-2 (4-2)def. Co. E-3

OrienteeringCo. H-1 defeats Co. C-3

Flicker BallCo. I-3 (34-16)def. Co. A-1

GrapplingCo. F-3 (18-4)def. Co. G-2

The spring company athletics program concluded May 5-6 with the brigade championships in Flicker Ball, swimming, orienteering, floor hockey and grappling. Trophies were presented to the winning company teams and coveted patches distributed to both teams at the conclusion of each contest. Photos by Mike strasser/PV

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Parents receive child seat safety tips at West Point Story and photo by Kathy EastwoodStaff Writer

West Point Fire and Emergency Services and the Orange County Child Safety Seat program set up their annual child seat safety check May 7 at the Stony Lonesome Fire Station where community members could have their child seat checked and if found defective, out of date or has been recalled, can receive a new one.

According to New York State law, adults all need to wear safety belts and every child under the age of 16 must use a safety restraint, either a safety belt or a child safety seat in a vehicle. A child under the age of four who weighs more than 40 pounds may be restrained in a booster seat with a lap and shoulder belt. Most children under the age of seven must use a booster seat with a lap and shoulder belt or a child safety seat. The seat must meet the height and weight recommendations of the restraint manufacturer.

An exception to this rule is if a child is more than 4 feet 9 inches tall or more than 100 pounds, he or she is allowed to use a seat belt that has both a lap belt and shoulder strap. A booster seat can be used only with a lap and shoulder belt together. If the child is eight years old and is under 4 feet 9 inches tall or weighs less than 100 pounds, it is recommended that a child restraint system still be used.

A child restraint system in a vehicle is required until the child’s eighth birthday and must be the size and weight from the federal requirements and recommendations or the child seat manufacture requirements; must always have a harness or vest attached with a safety belt either on the car seat or the vehicles seat; and must always be used in the back seat.

What many parents may not be aware of is that infants and small children, up to the age of two, should be in a car seat fitted in the back of the vehicle and facing the back of the vehicle. Two years of age is the minimum age, but the car seat should have the maximum weight or height limit for that seat.

“The reason for this is facing the child toward the back is five times safer because children have fragile necks and spines and the car seat helps protect them from falling forward as they are

protected in the front and back,” Erika Frank-Poletto, car seat safety technician, said.

Children from the age of 2 to 5 years should be buckled in a forward facing position in the back seat until they reach the upper weight or height of the child car seat.

Sometimes, those from different countries could have a perfectly good child car seat, but still does not come up to the standards of the state.

Joanna Coltart, who is from England, found that out when she went to the safety inspection.

“This taught me that it doesn’t matter how large the car seat is,” Coltart said. “The one they gave me seemed a lot larger than the one that I used for my child.”

John Jones, Orange County Traffic Officer, explained the difference.

“This European style of car seat just did not meet the criteria for child car seats in New York,” Jones said. “There was nothing wrong with it and in fact it was well made, it just didn’t meet the standards we have.”

Orange County Traffic Safety Officer John Jones ensures baby Wilfrid Coltart’s safety belt in his new car seat is secure at the Stony Lonesome Fire Station’s annual child seat safety check May 7.

D I D Y O U KNOW?

• Child car seats can usually last up to six years, but should be inspected at least once a year.

• Toys can injure your child in a crash so be extra careful to choose ones that are soft and will not hurt your kid. A small, loose toy can be dangerous and injure your baby in a crash. Secure loose objects and toys to protect everyone in the car.

• Buy a used car seat only if you know its full crash history. That means you must buy i t from someone you know, not from a thrift store or over the Internet. Once a car seat has been in a crash, it needs to be replaced.

For more safety tips, visit www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_age/.

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Making a differenceCadet volunteers working with the Soldiers 4 Citizens community service group aided in the collection of more than 175 blankets May 10. The collected blankets will be sent to Afghani refugees via airlift with the help of the Lamia Afghanistan Foundation. More than a dozen volunteers helped pack the blankets into boxes that were donated from the West Point Commissary. This was a collective effort from the entire West Point community as every step of this project required coordination between civilian and military personnel. Photos by Class oF 2016 Cadets MiChael WestroM and Joe suh

The West Point Elementary School recently celebrated Public Health Awareness Week by participating in an Orange County-wide “CHALK IT OUT” activity. Students decorate the school sidewalks with public health oriented chalk illustrations in hopes of inspiring further discussion and reinforcement of healthy behaviors. Teachers spoke with students on topics like wearing seatbelts and helmets, exercising daily, eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, washing hands and drinking more water. Pictured at the right is an illustration encouraging helmet and

seatbelt safety. Pictured far right, first graders Kaden Christy and Braden Waterhouse illustrate Army beating Navy, as their favorite form of healthy exercise. Courtesy Photos

Students chalk it out

10 11MAY 15, 2014MAY 15, 2014 ALUMNI AND GRADUATION WEEK SCHEDULE AND EVENTS

Everyone must pass through metal detectors entering Michie Stadium. The following items are not allowed in the stadium: large bags,

backpacks, coolers and umbrellas. Water bottles and baby bottles are allowed.

Arrive early to avoid delays at the gates.

MAY 26 cont’d

7 p.m. Catholic Baccalaureate Mass Most Holy Trinity Chapel

Protestant Baccalaureate Service Cadet Chapel

Jewish Baccalaureate Service Jewish Chapel

MAY 27

9:30-9:45 a.m. 4th Class Recognition Ceremony Various Company areas

10:30-11:30 a.m. Graduation Parade The Plain

1:30-3 p.m. Awards Convocation Robinson Auditorium

4:30-6:30 p.m. Pre-Banquet Reception Eisenhower Hall

7-8:30 p.m. Graduation Banquet begins Washington Hall

MAY 28

6:30 a.m. Shuttle buses begin running to Stadium Parking lots

6:30 a.m. Gates open to public Michie Stadium

9:30 a.m. Entrance of the Class of 2014 Michie Stadium

10 a.m. Graduation Exercises Michie Stadium

1-4 p.m. Commissioning Ceremonies Check with your cadet

TIME EVENT LOCATION

TUESDAY

2:05 p.m. Assembly for Alumni Exercises Eisenhower Statue

2:20 p.m. Alumni March to Thayer Statue Diagonal Walk

2:20-2:45 a.m. Alumni Wreath Laying Ceremony Thayer Statue

3-4 p.m. Alumni Review & DistinguishedGraduate Award Presentation

The Plain

MAY 24

3:30-4:30 p.m. Gospel Choir Concert Arnold Aud., Mahan Hall

7:30-8:30 p.m. Combined Choir Concert Cadet Chapel

MAY 25

1-5 p.m. Constitution Island Tour and BoatRide

Constitution Island

1:30-3 p.m. Superintendent’s Reception1st Regiment

Superintendent’s Garden at Quarters 100

3:30-5 p.m. Superintendent’s Reception2nd Regiment

Superintendent’s Garden at Quarters 100

7:30-8:30 p.m. Glee Club Concert Eisenhower Hall Theatre

MAY 26

9:30 a.m. Academic Awards Various Academic Areas

Noon Memorial Day Ceremony Battle Monument (TrophyPoint)

1-5 p.m. Constitution Island Tour and BoatRide

Constitution Island

1:30-3 p.m. Superintendent’s Reception3rd Regiment

Superintendent’s Garden at Quarters 100

3:30-5 p.m. Superintendent’s Reception4th Regiment

Superintendent’s Garden at Quarters 100

7 p.m. Baccalaureate Services See next column for locations

West Point is operating under a heightened security postureheightened security posture. All visitors must enter through Thayer Gate or Stony Lonesome

Gate only and should expect minor delays. Everyone 16 and older must have a valid photo ID in their posses-valid photo ID in their posses-

sion at all timession at all times. All vehicles entering the installation are subject to being searched.As guests at West Point, we ask for your vigilance. Your help in

the detection and reporting of criminal activities will help ensure that this year’s graduation is a success.

Anyone observing suspicious behavior or activity is urged to promptly report it to the Military Police at 845-938-3333.

Visitors Center and Gift ShopOpen daily, 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

West Point Museum & Gift ShopMay 24-26, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; May 27-28, 9 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

AOG Gift ShopMay 24 and 26, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; May 27, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; May 28, 6 a.m.-5 p.m.

Constitution Island:May 25-26,1–5 p.m.

Fort PutnamMay 24-27, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Thayer Hall Bookstore and Cadet Store:May 26-27, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; not open on graduation.

West Point Women’s Club Gift ShoppeMay 25-26, noon-5 p.m., sales conducted at the regiment receptions.

PLACES OF INTEREST

• Superintendent’s Reception—Members of the graduating class in each regiment are invited to attend a reception in their honor, hosted by the Superintendent during Graduation Week. The receptions will be held in the Superintendent’s Garden at Quarters 100. Cadets are welcome to bring parents and family members. Attire for the reception is informal–suit or coat and tie for men, dress or suit for women.

• Park in designated lots (A-F, Buffalo Soldier Field) only. Visitors are encouraged to use shuttle buses as parking in the Central Post Area is very limited.• Cadets are limited to three guests in the Cadet Mess for the Graduation Banquet. Additional family members and guests can enjoy the banquet from one of two satellite locations, either the West Point Club at 845-938-5120 or the Hotel Thayer at 845-446-4731.• The Graduation Exercise will be conducted in Michie Stadium except in severesevere weather. The severesevere weather site is Eisenhower Hall. Seating is limited. Tickets are required.SevereSevere weather locations for non-ticketednon-ticketed attendees are Bartlett Hall, Eisenhower Hall (ballroom and cadet restaurant), Mahan Hall Auditorium and Thayer Hall (Robinson Aud).• Reserved seating for the May 28 Graduation Ceremony is available by ticket only through members of the Class of 2014.

If you are trying to arrange a family picnic or luncheon following the graduation ceremony, the Cadet Restaurant has created menu options for your consideration. They will also assist with tents, tables, chairs and sites if needed. Visit www.allforthecorps.com and click on the “restaurant” link.

Graduation Day Picnics

May 20-28May 20-28

NOTE: In case of inclement weather, NOTE: In case of inclement weather, call 845-938-7000 for any event status.call 845-938-7000 for any event status.

SECURITY MESSAGE:SECURITY MESSAGE:

GRADUATION DAY:GRADUATION DAY:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FOR GRADUATION EVENTS:FOR GRADUATION EVENTS:Any additional questions may be directed to Deb Dalton, Parent Communications Liaison for West Point, at 845-938-8826 or deb.dalton@usma.edu. For details, visit www.westpoint.edu/parents.

What if a guest needs a wheelchair?If you are traveling with a family member who needs a transport chair, recommend bringing it with you (if

possible) or contact Home Health Pavilion at 845-569-1250 for a rental. The Home Health Pavilion is located in Newburgh and has been very accommodating. For those who are able to walk, but have some challenges, a wheelchair may still be a good idea as there is a lot of walking required.

Handicapped guests and transportation for graduation—For those guests requiring handicapped transportation to the graduation ceremony, only one family member

may accompany that guest on the handicapped bus. The handicapped buses are limited in size and it is necessary to limit access in order to accommodate all those in need of special transportation.

Handicap parking and shuttles are available at H Lot (Commissary) on graduation day. Enter post via Stony Lonesome Gate and watch for the Post Exchange/Comissary sign.

Babies and graduation tickets—Infants sitting on a parent’s lap do not need a ticket. However, please keep in mind if you have an infant

carrier, it will require some space. In that case, it would be polite to have a ticket to account for that space.

Hat Toss—At the end of the graduation ceremony, the graduates will toss their hats into the air in celebration.

Announcements will be made on the stadium video board as to location and time to gather. Children must be between the ages of 6 and 10 years old and height must be between 42 and 54 inches

tall. Hats are limited to one per child. Please know cadets will sometimes place pictures and other items inside their hats.

Graduation photos—Academy Photo will be present at graduation and will photograph the cadets as they receive their diplomas.

Proofs are sent to parents around the end of June. Every cadet will receive a card from Academy Photo asking for an updated (if necessary) address for their parent/guardian before the end of the academic year.

You can also call to update Academy Photo if you wish to confi rm your address to facilitate receiving the proofs at 845-938-3448.

To view the Graduation, if not in attendence—For those not able to attend, the ceremony will be available online. Please visit www.westpoint.edu for

the link. It will also be shown on the Pentagon Channel at www.pentagonchannel.mil.

Recommended Event Attire—General daytime and nighttime (casual), Review and Parade (casual), Superintendent’s Reception

(informal), Awards Convocation (informal), Graduation Banquet (formal) and Graduation Ceremony (informal).

Changing uniforms/Commissioning ceremonies—After the graduation ceremony, the graduates will change into

their Army Service Uniforms in preparation for their bar pinning or commissioning ceremonies. The ceremonies are held in various places around West Point.

Cadets (graduates) will often make arrangements to share their ceremony with good friends, teammates or company mates often asking a respected instructor/mentor or family member to administer the oath.

The American fl ag is required to be present for the ceremony.

Graduates departing West Point—The graduates will have to clear their rooms, complete paperwork

and pick up their military identifi cation cards by 5 p.m. on Graduation Day. It may be prudent to discuss the day with your cadet ahead of time so you can plan accordingly for the attending guests.

Some will plan a light picnic or possibly relocate to their hotel while waiting for the graduates to complete these tasks.

There are no tickets required for this event. Please accommodate those with mobility challenges when possible. Standing room is available on the sides of the Plain (along the fence) near Doubleday Field and near Thayer Statue. You are welcome to bring chairs to those areas.

Graduation Parade West Point ToursWest Point Tours is the U.S. Military Academy’s offi cial tour contractor. To schedule a tour visit www.westpointtours.com or call 845-446-4724.

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FEATURED EVENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WPWC’s Cookbook and Shoppe hoursThe West Point Women’s Club’s newest cookbook “Eat,

Drink and Beat Navy” is available now in the West Point Women’s Club Gift Shoppe.

If you have pre-ordered your book, please pick it up. The WPWC Gift Shoppe is located at Bldg. 695, just north of the cemetery on Washington Road.

The gift shoppe is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays in May and June, with the exception of May 28 closure. The gift shoppe is also open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday.

Swing into R2CWest Point’s Ready and Resilient Campaign along with MWR

and the West Point Golf Course will host “Swing into R2C” May 30 at the West Point Golf Course. The open house will take place 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.

The open house will have more than 20 Army Programs. Come learn about the Army Career Alumni Program, Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program and a host of Army Programs dedicated to improving the lives of Soldiers, families, civilians and retirees.

While you are there, enjoy a lunch at the Club House or come with your foursome and play in the first golf scramble for the Commander’s Cup, sponsored by MWR.

For details, contact the West Point Ready and Resilient Campaign at 938-0582.

DUSA Gift Shop ManagerThe Daughters of the U.S. Army Gift Shop, located within

the West Point Museum, is seeking a gift store manager for 32-40 hours per week, including weekend hours.

Responsibilities include all store operations, to include sales,

OUTSIDE THE GATES

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Observance Festival

The 2014 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Observance Festival is scheduled 5-6:30 p.m. May 22 at Trophy Point.

The event is free and there are no tickets required.The theme for this year is “I Am Beyond” and the phrase

captures the aspirations of the American spirit and how Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent have always sought to excel beyond the challenges that have limited equal opportunity in America.

There will be performances, ethnic food samples and much more.

2014 Graduation Regimental Reception volunteers needed

This year, Lt. Gen. and Mrs. Robert L. Caslen Jr. will host four receptions for all graduating cadets, families and guests in the Superintendent’s Quarters 100 Garden.

An event like this takes a great deal of work. There is a need for your help, as a volunteer, to create a memorable experience for our guests. Volunteers will represent the superintendent as servers for the event, serving beverages and light snacks at each of the refreshment tables.

If you are a civilian, the reception location is your official duty station during the session you volunteer for.

There are four shifts to choose from: • Shift 1—1:30-3 p.m., May 25 (1st Regiment);• Shift 2—3:30-5 p.m., May 25 (2nd Regiment);• Shift 3—1:30-3 p.m., May 26 (3rd Regiment);• Shift 4—3:30-5 p.m., May 26 (4th Regiment).For details in donating your time as a server, contact Jesse

Hernandez at jesse.hernandez@usma.edu.

customer relations, staffing, tracking budget expenses, product ordering and pricing, strategic planning and communication. A bachelor’s degree, computer skills and experience in the retail market are required.

Email résumé and inquiries to wpdusapresident@gmail.com or mail résumé to DUSA President, PO Box 78, West Point, NY 10996. It is due no later than May 16. No walk-ins.

Protestant Women of the Chapel welcomes youJoin the members of the Protestant Women of the Chapel

9-11 a.m. each Wednesday at the Post Chapel. Fellowship is awesome, worship is beautiful and childcare

is provided. Grow your knowledge and love of God with them. There are

also many service opportunities. Contact PWOC by email at wp.pwoc@gmail.com or on

Facebook at facebook@WestPointPWOC.

Army Athletics Sports CampsArmy Athletics offers a variety of Day and Overnight Summer

Sports Camps. Campers participate in a full day of learning, fine tuning fundamental skills, chalk talks, videos, organized games and have around-the-clock supervision.

For details, visit goarmysports.com/camps. To contact a specific sport camp for more details, visit http://register.armysportscamps.com/help.

Counseling availableThe West Point Family Life Chaplain mission is to enrich

relationships by providing preventive and therapeutic pastoral counseling that is 100 percent confidential.

Chaplain John Manuel is an associate professional counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist associate.

He offers counseling for individuals, couples and families on issues of grief, anger, stress, pre-marital preparation, communication, parenting, post-traumatic stress and spiritual growth.

For an appointment, call 938-3875/2003 or email john.manuel@usma.edu.

17th annual Cornwall-on-Hudson RiverFest The Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson will host its 17th annual

RiverFest 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 7. RiverFest 2014 will be held in Donahue Park on the shores

of the Hudson River and will feature a full day of music and entertainment, children’s activities and a large craft and food fair.

The day’s events will include live bands, river activities, food stands and non-profit groups and contributors.

Story Laurie and magician Kevin Wurster will be back to entertain the children. There is no charge for RiverFest. Visitors are invited to bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us at Donahue Park.

Visit www.river-fest.com for up-to-date information and for a full schedule of events.

ACAP Transition Track WorkshopFollowing the completion of the five-day Transition

Assistance Workshop, service members and their family members can take advantage of targeted Transition Track Workshops.

These are designed to support Soldiers’ and family members’ post-military plans and include topics such as entrepreneurship, higher education and technical training.

A higher education workshop is scheduled today-Friday and a Boots to Business Workshop June 18-19.

To register and for details, call the ACAP Office at 938-0634.

Functional Academic Skills TrainingThe Army Education Center is offering a Functional

Academic Skills Training June 2-July 2. The class will meet 6-9:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. A

diagnostic TABE (11 a.m. Tuesday or 8:30 a.m. May 29) is required of all students prior to the start of the course.

Call Nancy Judd, AEC counselor, at 938-3464 or email nancy.judd@usma.edu to obtain an enrollment form for a commander’s signature.

ACAP Transition Assistance Workshops Army Career and Alumni Program Transition Assistance

Workshops are five-day events designed to assist separating or retiring service members and their family members in preparing for a smooth transition to civilian life.

The workshops provide information on entitlements and services available, including the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans’ Benefits Briefing.

The Department of Labor also conducts an extensive Job Assistance Workshop.

EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS

Service members who are retiring can begin the ACAP process 24 months prior to release from active duty, and those separating can begin 18 months prior.

The upcoming ACAP schedule is:• June 9-13;• June 23-27 (executive series – retirement focused);• July 14-18;• July 21-25 (executive series – retirement focused).Registration is required. For details or to register, contact the

ACAP Office at 845-938-0634.

Army Education Center College courses are offered through the Army Education

Center here at West Point. Schools offering undergraduate classes are: • Mount Saint Mary College—Shari Seidule at 845-446-0535

or Sharon.Seidule@msmc.edu;• Saint Thomas Aquinas—Erica Rodriguez at 845-446-2555

or ERodrigu@stac.edu;Schools offering graduate studies are:• John Jay College of Criminal Justice–Master’s Degree in

Public Administration—Jennifer Heiney at 845-446-5959 or jjcwestpoint@yahoo.com;

• Long Island University–Master’s Degrees in School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Counseling—Mary Beth Leggett at 845-446-3818 or marybeth.leggett@liu.edu;

The Army Education Center is located at 683 Buckner Loop (between the Fitness Center and Subway).

• Spring Fling—Round up your family and join BBC between 2-5 p.m. today at the Stony II parking lot—(Dragon Park) for the Spring Fling.

BBC will be giving away free spring flowers, so you can beautify your yard and community. BBC will also celebrate National Chocolate Chip day by serving you freshly-made chocolate chip cookies.

LifeWorks

West Point Command Channel

Army Newswatch Thursday, Friday and Monday through May 22

8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

For the week of May 15-22Channels 8/23

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FOR THE FAMILIES

WEST POINT MWR CALENDAR www.westpointmwr.com

West Point Golf Course—Nine, Wine and DineJoin MWR on May 23 for a quick lesson, followed by 3-9

holes of golf and fi nish the evening at the “19th” hole for a glass of wine and a light dinner.

This event is great for beginners and experienced players. Check-in begins at 4 p.m., lessons at 4:45 p.m. and a shotgun

start at 5:30 p.m. There is a fee for this event and registration is required. Call

938-2435 for details.

Memorial Day weekend special at Morgan Farm KennelDrop off your pet May 23 and pick up on May 27 at the

Morgan Farm Kennel. Get four nights of kenneling for the price of three during the

Memorial Day weekend special. For pricing and reservations, call 938-3926.

May Trips with Leisure Travel Services• Statue of Liberty/Lower Manhattan trip—leave West Point

at 8:30 a.m., leave New York City at 4 p.m. Friday; • Urban Adventure Quest, Central Park NYC—leave West

Point at 9:30 a.m., leave NYC at 4 p.m. Saturday; • Tour New York City—leave West Point at 8 a.m., leave

NYC at 4 p.m. Sunday;• Theater Van to Broadway—leave West Point at 5 p.m.,

leave NYC at 11 p.m. May 29;• Statue of Liberty/Lower Manhattan trip—leave West Point

at 8:30 a.m., leave New York City at 4 p.m. May 30; • Walk the Highline, shop the Chelsea Market, explore the

Gansavoort Meat Market—leave West Point at 9 a.m., leave NYC at 4 p.m. May 31.

There is a minimal fee for these trips. For details, call 938-3601.

2014 Army Emergency Relief Campaign updateDid you know that Army Emergency Relief provides interest

free loans and grants to Soldiers, cadets and retirees? Or that AER also offers scholarship opportunities for spouses and dependent children?

Only a day remains in the 2014 West Point Army Emergency Relief Campaign. Now is the time to donate in support of these great programs. If you have been waiting to contribute but time has escaped you, it’s not too late.

Call 938-0636 or email Allison.walker@usma.edu for details on how to contribute.

Family Child Care Program seeking providersAre you interested in providing child care in your home? The

Family Child Care Program is designed to provide quality child care for children 6 weeks through 12 years.

FCC providers provide small group child care in a home setting for full, part day and hourly patrons. FCC provides the opportunity to care for children in your home and supplement your family’s income.

For details about becoming an FCC provider, call Erin Faherty at 938-0086.

Blood worms for sale at Round PondRound Pond is now selling blood worms. For details on

Striper fi shing on the Hudson, go to www.stripers247.com/Hudson-River-Stripers.php.

For details on blood worms, call Round Pond at 938-2503.

FOR THE ADULTS

Arts and Crafts upcoming class scheduleThe Arts and Crafts Shop is offering many classes during its

May schedule. The upcoming classes are:• Cookies and Canvas–Finding Nemo—5-7 p.m. today.

Children will paint on a 11x14 canvas, all painting supplies are included and there will be cookies and milk;

• Pint-sized Picasso—10:30-11:30 a.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Grandma Moses painting theme;

• Pint-sized Picasso—10:30-11:30 a.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m. May 27. Norman Rockwell painting theme.

For details and to register, call 938-4812.

Father’s Day BarbecueJoin the West Point Club from noon-3 p.m. June 15 for their

Father’s Day Barbecue in the Hudson Room and Patio. The Club will be raffling away Renegades tickets.

Reservations are required. For pricing and reservations, call 938-5120.

Ready and Resilient Family Resiliency TrainingReady and Resilient Family Resiliency Training is scheduled

3-4:30 p.m. today at ACS, Bldg. 622.

FOR THE YOUTHS

Kids Fishing DerbyMWR and the Bass Club present the Kids Fishing Derby 9

a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Round Pond Recreation Area. It is open to all anglers ages 5-15 who are residents of West

Point, Stewart Air Base, Town of Highlands or a child of a West Point employee.

There will be a safety clinic, lunch and awards. Pre-registration is recommended.

For details, call 938-2503.

West Point JBK Soccer The West Point Junior Black Knights has tryouts for U10,

U12, and U14 teams.The boys team tryout is 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at Shea

Stadium. A make-up girls and boys tryout date is 6:30-8 p.m. May 22 at

USMA Prep School Soccer Field. Inclement weather site is to be determined. Call the West Point YS Weather Hotline at 938-8897.

For details, call Brian Szeli at 938-3550.

CYS Services Volunteer Camp Counselor ApplicationVolunteer at the CYS Services School Age Center and spend

your summer gaining valuable work experience while having fun.Volunteers must have completed eighth grade and attend the

required training from 3-5 p.m. June 18 to volunteer one week (optional training date to be determined).

Applicants will be interviewed prior to selection and have completed a full background check if selected.

Background check information will be required to be submitted by Wednesday.

All volunteers must be registered with CYS Services. Application can be found at www.westpointmwr.com and must be completed and turned in by Friday.

For details, call 938-0089/8889.

Morgan Farm Summer Riding CampsMorgan Farm Summer Riding Camps are scheduled June 30-

Aug. 15. Each week, three-day and fi ve-day camps are offered for ages 5 and older.

Five-day camps are available 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Three-day camps are available 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Friday.

Children will learn English and Western style riding, grooming, tacking, mucking and proper care. There will be a horse show every Friday.

For details and to register, call 938-3926.

Family Resiliency Training can be tailored to meet the needs of your group or organization. Contact FRT to set up a time and place that meets your needs.

For details and to RSVP, call 938-2519 or email louise.ennesser@usma.edu.

DuathlonJoin MWR and Team Red, White and Blue June 7 for the

inaugural Duathlon. Run some of the most historic trails at West Point, and enjoy the view while biking Route 218.

Whether you are a beginner, a pro, young or old, this event is sure to challenge your endurance at every turn. Registration is available on active.com.

For details, call 938-4690 or visit westpointmwr.com.

BOSS Ragin’ Cajun CruiseJoin BOSS for its annual cruise on the Hudson 6-9 p.m. June

7. Boarding will begin at 5:50 p.m. at South Dock. Tickets are available through BOSS representatives and

council members for a small fee. This event is open to all BOSS Soldiers and friends (18 and

older). For details, call 938-6497.

Army Birthday Celebration at the ClubJoin the West Point Club 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 13 for 15

percent off lunch in the Pierce Dining Room. Everyone who attends will get a free piece of cake. For details, call 938-5120.

Arts and Crafts Summer CampThe MWR Arts and Crafts Center (Bldg. 693) will host three,

one-week Art Education camps beginning July 15. Sessions will include impressionism, expressionism and abstract art and cubism.

The camp is scheduled 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. Registration opens June 1 for children ages 5-13. There is a

fee for attending these camps. For details, call 938-4812 or visit www.westpointmwr.com.

Friday—Captain America: The Winter Soldier, PG-13, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—Muppets Most Wanted, PG, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—Divergent, PG-13, 9:30 p.m.(For movie details, visit www.shopmyexchange.com/ReelTimeTheatres/Movies-WestPoint.htm.)

Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752.

MOVIES at MAHAN

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May 15-24May 22—Black knight awards cereMony, eisenhower hall, 7:30 p.M.

Sports calendar Corps Squad

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Junior pitcher Brian Hapeman fired 4 2/3 innings of scoreless relief after replacing senior starter Gunnar Carroll during Army’s 3-1 loss to Lehigh Sunday at Doubleday Field. Photo by sgt. 1st Class ChristoPher FinChaM/usMa Pao

Men’s Tennis loses to Virginia at NCAA Tournament

By Ryan YanoshakArmy Athletic Communications

Lehigh scored runs in three separate innings and held on to beat Army, 3-1, Sunday in the third game of a Patriot League semifinal series at Doubleday Field.

Third-seeded Lehigh won the best-of-three matchup against Army and will play top-seed Bucknell next weekend in the Patriot League Championship Series.

Army, the second seed, ends its season at 33-18.Lehigh won the first game 6-0, Army took the second 3-2 and

then the Mountain Hawks strung together 12 hits in the decisive

third game to clinch the series.“We didn’t execute very well,” Army interim head coach

Matt Reid said. “We didn't come up with the big hit and it didn't work out for us.”

Nick Cassell, Lehigh’s usual closer, earned the win with five innings of work. He scattered three hits, walked three and struck out four. Joe McNamara earned the save with two innings of work.

Army starting pitcher senior Gunnar Carroll absorbed the loss. He went 4 1/3 innings, allowed three runs, two earned and struck out three. He did not walk a batter. Junior pitcher Brian Hapeman fired 4 2/3 innings of scoreless relief that included a strike out.

Army used a stellar defensive play to cut down one run at the plate. In the second inning, John Elson reached on an error and Tyler Brong doubled to left field.

Army junior left fielder Daniel Cortes chased the ball down and fired to cut off man, junior shortstop Alex Jensen. Jensen threw to sophomore catcher Ben Smith who applied the tag to cut the run off:

Lehigh did score the game’s first run though when after a strikeout, Patrick Donnelly doubled to score Brong for a 1-0 advantage.

Army knotted the game in its half of the sinning. With one out, freshman second baseman Kris Lindner walked and stole second.

Jensen also worked a walk before senior first baseman Patrick Mescher singled up the middle to score Lindner.

The Black Knights turned a 5-4-3 double play in the second inning to end a first-and-third with one out threat.

Lehigh took its second lead of the game in the fourth inning. Elson and Brong opened the frame with consecutive singles and advanced a base on a sacrifice bunt. Donnelly singled to score Elson.

Army then turned another 5-4-3 double play to end the inning with Lehigh on top, 2-1.

Army had a pair of runners aboard in the fourth when sophomore center fielder Jacob Page singled and Jensen walked but Cassell, who entered in the third inning, recorded a strikeout to end the inning.

The Mountain Hawks added to their advantage in the fifth inning. With one out, Justin Pacchioli was hit by a pitch and stole second. Mike Garzillo singled up the middle to score Pacchioli for a 3-1 lead.

Lehigh turned double plays in both the sixth and eighth inning to erase Army base runners.

By Harrison AntognioniArmy Athletic Communications

The Army Men’s Tennis team’s season came to an end on May 10 as the Black Knights fell to No. 4 Virginia, 4-0, in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament at Virginia’s indoor facility, Boar’s Head Sports Club.

Army finishes the year with a 20-6 record after winning the Patriot League Championship and making its sixth appearance in the NCAAs, and first since 2011.

Virginia, which is ranked fourth in the latest Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) national poll and is the defending national champion, improves to 24-2.

Army went with the same lineup it used in its Patriot League Championship match against Navy.

The Black Knights kept pace with the Cavaliers early in doubles action, but the hosts eventually pulled away to take the doubles point.

At No. 2, Virginia’s pairing of Alex Domijan and Harrison Richmond, who are ranked 61st by the ITA, grabbed an 8-2 win,

while Army’s No. 3 tandem of sophomore Austin McCasin and freshman Kyle Barnes were tied at six games apiece in their match.

After Virginia’s No. 3 pairing of Mitchell Frank and Justin Shane moved in front to a 7-6 lead, Barnes and McCasin nearly made it 7-7, but Frank and Shane won on an advantage to ultimately take an 8-6 victory.

Army’s top duo of senior Asika Isoh and junior Alex Van Velzer trailed 7-3 in a match that went unfinished.

Frank, ranked fourth by the ITA, gave Virginia a 2-0 advantage after topping Army freshman Sam Lampman, 6-1, 6-0, at the No. 2 position before J.C. Aragone got the better of Black Knights’ sophomore Harrison McCormick, 6-2, 6-2, at No. 6.

The Cavaliers clinched the match with a 6-0, 6-0 victory in the fourth singles flight, as No. 113 Thai-Son Kwiatkowski got past Army sophomore Caison Best.

Freshman Grant Riechmann won a team-high six games in singles play, as he trailed No. 46 Ryan Shane, 6-4, 2-2, at the third position when the match was clinched.

Isoh won five games at No. 1, trailing sixth-ranked Domijan, 6-1, 2-4, while Van Velzer collected four games and trailed 6-4, 1-0 at No. 5.

Virginia improves to 2-1 all-time against Army and 2-0 in the NCAA Tournament.

The Black Knights fell to the Cavaliers in the 2006 NCAA Tournament after defeating them back in 1937.