Director’s Notes
3 MARCH 2016
The Brigade Boxing Open, West Point Spouses Club Casino Night, Society of
Women Engineers Conference and presentation of Disney's Beauty and the Beast
were busy but spectacular events at Eisenhower Hall last weekend. Special thanks to
the Department of Physical Education, Directorate of Public Works, Department of
Emergency Services and the entire DCA team for the support to make these events
Women of Ireland
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so great.
In club activity last week, The Tae Kwon Do team won the gold medal in the Men's
Advanced and Women's Beginner Divisions at the Eastern Collegiate Taekwondo
Conference Tournament - a tournament with 450 fighters from 32 colleges. Additionally, the Army Crew team brought home bronze from the 2016 C.R.A.S.H.-B
World Championships. As you read through this week's update, please note the
number of record setting personal and team accomplishments this past weekend
throughout our club activities. Congratulations to all thecadets and teams on your
achievements!
This will be another busy week for our clubs. The Ultimate Frisbee Team will host a
two-day tournament with seven teams competing; the Speech and Parliamentary
Debate Team will host several colleges and universities in a tournament here; and
Men's Team Handball will compete against Air Force on Friday afternoon and Navy
on Saturday in a home tournament at Arvin Gym. Be sure to come out and support
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the cadets and witness more record-setting performances.
All for the Corps!
COL Tom Hansbarger
Director of Cadet Activities
COMPETITIVE CLUBS
Boxing (Women’s)
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On 26 Feb., the Army West Point Women’s Boxing team
participated in the Brigade Boxing Open held in Crest
Hall
The BDE Boxing Open was a spectacular event in which
four of the female boxers competed against one another
in front of a very large audience
CDT Michelle Lopez beat CDT Soumya Sreerame in the
112 lb weight class; and CDT Esther Nagila defeated
CDT Sarah Soliven in the 119lb weight class
On 27 Feb., the Women’s Boxing team competed in the
Lock Haven University Invitational in Lock Haven, PA
There, they competed in six scheduled female bouts, four in the afternoon and two in the evening
CDT Michelle Lopez was the first bout of the afternoon, winning by decision in the third round
CDT Sarah Soliven was the second bout of the afternoon; although she put in great effort, she lost by a decision
CDT Mikaila Wiitanen and CDT Rachelle David were the next two bouts; CDT Wiitanen won her bout, demonstrating both skill and determination; CDT David lost her fight by decision, but showed a lot of improvement
CDT Sarah Gould also fought a hard battle, but ultimately lost the decision
The last fight of the day was with CDT Esther Naglia, who earned another win for the team
Crew
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This past weekend, the Army West Point Crew team made history
with the Women’s Team Captain, CDT Catherine Browning (‘16),
earning a bronze medal in the 2016 C.R.A.S.H.-B World Indoor
Rowing Championships in Boston, MA
The team sent 13 cadets to compete in the grueling race, where
each athlete is required to row 2000 meters on an ergometer, an
indoor rowing machine, against elite competitors from across the
world
Shattering her old West Point 2K record by more than three seconds, CDT Browning finished with a time of 6:58.6 in the Open Women’s Division, the premiere event of the
day
 The unprecedented effort put her in 3rd place out of 155 competitors, while earning her the top spot in the collegiate category
(1st of 122)
 CDT Chris Wagner (‘18) was the top Army rower in the Open
Men’s Division, pulling a personal record of 6:14.7 (just two seconds off the Army record), to earn him a finish of 29th out of
179 participants, and 18th out of 89 collegiate qualifiers
 CDT Charlie Toch (‘18) followed closely behind with a time of
6:14.7 to put him in 34th place
 The fastest novice women, CDT Sarah Boelter (‘19) finished
42nd place with an impressive time of 6:37.0
 It was a superb showing by Army Crew on an international stage
COMPETITIVE CLUBS
Volleyball (Men)
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On 27 Feb., the Army West Point Men’s Volleyball team travelled to Syracuse, NY, to compete in the divisional playoffs
The team went undefeated during pool play, but unfortunately had a setback during the first round of the
playoffs
Despite the loss, the team was able to secure a spot in the Regional Championships at Penn State in April
Additionally, on numerous occasions the cadets demonstrated winning with integrity calling themselves on
plays that were missed by the referees
Powerlifting
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This past weekend, the Army West Point Powerlifting team competed at the Massachusetts Winter Classic in
Rockland, MA
The primary goal of this trip was to qualify all
competing lifters for Collegiate Nationals
The objective was achieved 100%, with many
lifters posting personal bests and meeting big
milestones in their progression
The Men won the Team Championship in the
Raw category by a wide margin
CDT Stephen Porada (18 years old; 220 lbs)
pulled a 600 lbs. deadlift in his very first powerlifting meet to win his weight class
CDT Celeste Taniguchi showed great determination and grit grinding out a tough bench
press to stay in the meet after she missed the
weight her previous two attempts
CDT Seth Kirchner won the open and junior divisions of his weight class; CDT Jake Weiss placed third; CDT
Lee Kantowski placed second in the junior division; CDT Austin Martin won the open and junior divisions in
his weight class; and CDT Jory Heath placed third in the junior division
In their very first powerlifting meet, CDT Mackenzie Garner won the open and junior divisions in her weight
class, while CDT Annette Yoon placed third in the junior division
The team is now postured to compete for a championship at Collegiate Nationals in April
SUPPORT CLUBS
Ski Patrol
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On 20 Feb., the USMA Ski Patrol club conducted training at the Butternut Ski Area in Massachusetts
Although it was a warm day, the cadets enjoyed the
granular snow and spring-like skiing conditions
Candidates were able to practice ski and board skills,
though they did not have the opportunity to conduct
sled training due to the high traffic on the mountain
Pipes and Drums
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SUPPORT CLUBS
On 27 Feb., the USMA Pipes and Drums club travelled to Albany, NY, to compete in the EUSPBA Quartet Competition
In the solo competition, the three cadets that played placed
second, third, and fourth in their grade
The effort and focus put into the solos will pay dividends for
the band, since solos are the best way to work on technique
In the quartet competition, the cadets placed fourth
The judges’ comments and critique will be helpful in preparation for the upcoming Military Tattoo, and later for the ArmyNavy competition next year
Furthermore, the quartet was composed of mostly junior
playing pipers in order to prepare them for more prominent
roles and performances in the upcoming year
Aside from competing, the group met and re-introduced themselves to several members of the piping community in upstate New York
Glee Club
The West Point Glee Club travelled to Wilmington, DE, on 2628 Feb. to perform at various venues in the community
 The club first performed for 300 students at Alexis I. DuPont
High School on Friday afternoon, including a presentation by
three cadets with details about the academic, military, and physical pillars at West Point
 The cadets also enjoyed talking with many students about West
Point and career opportunities after the concert
 Later that day, some of the cadets visited a historical site of
DuPont gunpowder and machinery production from the early
1800s
On Saturday, the West Point Glee Club performed in the Loudis Recital Hall on the University of Delaware
campus; they were joined for the last two songs by the University of Delaware Concert Choir
One of the crowd favorites was when the Club CIC invited all USMA grads to the stage to proudly sing the
West Point Alma Mater
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Parachute
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On 27 April, the Army West Point Parachute team went to Poughkeepsie, NY, to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity
This was a great opportunity for the whole team not only to help
the community, but also to have an incredible team bonding experience
While at the site, the team organized their new warehouse, which
will server as a “store” to furnish the houses that they build in
there are in the future
At another location, the team was divided into two groups
One group was tasked with painting one of the finished houses,
while the other group put up a fence
Overall, the team had a great experience, and are happy to have
volunteered their time to a cause that will positively impact some
one else
HOBBY CLUBS
Skeet and Trap
On 21 Feb., sixteen members of the West Point Skeet and Trap team travelled to Hawthorne, NY, where they
were hosted by members of the Mount Pleasant Sportsman’s Club
Cadets participated in a day of trap shooting were they shot 100 targets including both 16-yard and handicap singles
At the conclusion of the day’s events, the cadets handily defeated the Mt. Pleasant shooters, but a good time was
had by all
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Tae Kwon Do
This past weekend, the Army West Point Tae Kwon
Do team travelled to Princeton, NJ to compete in the
Princeton Eastern Collegiate Taekwondo Conference
Tournament
The tournament was the largest on record for Princeton with over 450 fighters from 32 colleges
The Army Men’s advanced team won gold in their first
tournament as a team
The Army Women’s beginner team also won gold, with
the Army Men’s beginner team taking home silver
The Men’s black belt team finished with a bronze medal
All in all it was a 246 point performance that included
three knockouts and put the team over 900 points for the year
This is an Army record, and with a tournament still left to go, their score extends the teams lead in the point
standings for Division II, as well as qualifies the team to move up to Division I next season
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ACADEMIC CLUBS
Debate (Investment Forum)
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On 26 Feb., forty cadets from the USMA Investment Forum travelled to New York City, to see USMA vets at
JP Morgan, hear leadership lessons from their Vet’s Network Leader (COL (Ret.) Ross Brown, ‘87), and enjoyed learning from investment professionals
The UBS leadership provided a phenomenal lunch experience that included a hypothetical 2nd/3rd order impact of ride-sharing on tire markets
Cadets also visited a Hedge-Fund ran by two USMA grads, as well as MSD Capital where they met several vets
that invest in Michael Dell’s personal assets
DIVERSITY CLUBS
Vietnamese-American Forum
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On 27 Feb., ten cadets from the USMA VietnameseAmerican Forum travelled to Chantilly, VA, to attend
the Mid-Atlantic Union of Vietnamese Students Association Conference
The USMA club met with the Vietnamese Student Organization from the United States Naval Academy
Cadets also met with over two dozen current or former Vietnamese and Vietnamese-American military officers, including the first Vietnamese U.S. Army Brigadier
General, Viet Luong, the first Vietnamese– American
Virginia National Guard Brigadier General, Lapthe Flora,
and the first Vietnamese National graduate from the
United States Military Academy, Mr. Tam Minh Pham
(Class of ‘74)
This was an extremely successful trip, and the cadets
made some very important contacts, as well as legitimized the USMA club on the National level
Big Brothers Big Sisters
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After lunch, the group went to Arvin Gym to participate in an intense afternoon of dodgeball, basketball,
and other physical activities
After everyone recovered from the intense competition, the Littles were given a tour of the Academy via a
scavenger hunt
Cadets escorted their Littles throughout the campus by
following clues that lead them to key landmarks where
they were educated on its significance
The day wrapped up with an award ceremony where
each Little was awarded a branch insignia by their Big;
the cadets chose a specific branch insignia based on
their Little’s personality and characteristics
On 27 Feb., the USMA Big Brothers Big Sisters club welcomed 13 “Littles” from the
Highland Falls community to West Point for
a fun day of mentorship with their Cadets,
also known as “Bigs”
The group enjoyed a lunch at the Cadet
Mess Hall where they shared good food,
great stories, and even learned to “kill the
milk”
RELIGIOUS CLUBS
Catholic Chapel Choir
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From 19-21 Feb., seventeen cadets from the USMA
Catholic Chapel Choir travelled to Easton, PA
The trip was an excellent developmental experience for the cadets, especially for the CIC, CDT
Moffat
CDT Moffat performed admirably during his first
trip section in a leadership position, and by all accounts the trip was a resounding success
The cadets sang the musical liturgy of one service
on Saturday and two on Sunday with a total congregation of approximately 1,000
Protestant Chapel Choir
On 26 Feb., the USMA Cadet Protestant Chapel Choir travelled to Carlisle, PA, to perform an evening concert of sacred
and patriotic song for the congregation and community at the
Carlisle United Methodist Church
 On 27 Feb., they toured the Gettysburg National Battlefield
to gain a better understanding of tactical infantry and cavalry
maneuvers
 That evening, the cadets performed an evening concert of
sacred and patriotic songs for the congregation and community at the Messiah United Methodist Church in Shippensburg,
PA
 The following morning, the cadets sang for the Sunday service
at the Messiah United Methodist Church, where they were
welcomed by the pastor and praised for their dedication to
the ideal of service to country
Worshipers were treated to sacred and traditional hymns including the Battle Hymn of the Republic
After the service, the families who hosted the cadets in their homes joined them for a lunch at the fellowship hall
of the church
The congregations and community were delighted to become better acquainted with the members of the Cadet
choir, and the cadets in turn appreciated having the outreach to the ministry by performing and worshipping with
such an appreciative congregation
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Club Away Events
Club
Event
Location
Date
Boxing (Men’s)
Miami of Ohio NCBA Tourney
Oxford, OH
5 Mar.
Creative Writing
Women of the World Poetry Slam
New York, NY
10 Mar.
Climbing
(Mountaineering)
Climbing Competition
Chatham, NJ
5 Mar.
Crew
Spring Training
Clemson, SC
12 Mar.
Cycling
CRCA Womens Crit
2016 South Jersey Spring Series
New York, NY
Woolwich Twp., NJ
5 Mar.
6 Mar.
Debate Forum
JV/NOV National
Morgantown, WV
5 Mar.
Model Arab League
Southern California Regional
La Verna, CA
4 Mar.
Model UN
Mellon Simulation
Berkeley Model UN Competition
Colorado Springs, CO
San Francisco, CA
3 Mar.
3 Mar.
Equestrian
Western IHSA Horseshow
Pompton Plains, NJ
5 Mar.
Fencing
Sabre Qualifiers
Swathmore, PA
5 Mar.
German Language
German Mass at St. Joseph’s
New York, NY
6 Mar.
Polish Language
Cultural Immersion
Warsaw
12 Mar.
Gospel Choir
Visit to the Children’s Village
Dobbs Ferry, NY
6 Mar.
Jewish Chapel (Hillel)
Naval Academy Jewish Warrior Wkd
Annapolis, MD
4 Mar.
Grappling
Grappling Training
Beacon, NY
5 Mar.
Kendo
Rutgers University Kendo Tourn.
New Brunswick, NJ
5 Mar.
Bass Fishing
World Fishing and Outdoor Expo
Suffern, NY
10 Mar.
Fly Fishing
Saltwater Fly Fishing Event
Micco, FL
12 Mar.
Parachute
HAPS Chamber
Andrews AFB, MD
3 Mar.
Pipes and Drums
21st Annual Dutchess County
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Wappingers Falls, NY
5 Mar.
Pistol
Nationals
Nationals
Talladega, AL
Ft. Benning, GA
11 Mar.
14-17 Mar.
Club Away Events
Club
Event
Location
Date
Skeet and Trap
USMA @ Yale
East Lyme, CT
6 Mar.
Alpine Skiing
Directed Free Ski Training
Rutland, VT
5 Mar.
Ski Patrol
Ski Patrol Evaluations
Ludlow, VT
5 Mar.
Society of Amer. Engineers
SAME Meeting
New York, NY
9 Mar.
Law Enforcement
Force Cell Extraction Training
Goshen, NY
5 Mar.
Triathlon
Clermont Elite Development Race
Sarasota Bradenton Triathlon
Spring Training Trip
Clermont, FL
Sarasota, FL
Scottsdale, AZ
5 Mar.
12 Mar.
21 Mar.
Yoga
Yoga practice at Ashram
Monroe, NY
4 Mar.
Club Home Events
Club
Event
Location
Date
Cadet Comp. Cyber Team
Boston Key Party Comp.
TH 212
4 Mar./ 1700
Elsie Sannes Pinnell Art Forum
Art is Interdisciplinary Lecture
TH 345
9 Mar./ 1205
Crew
Golden Oar Run
Trophy Point
3 Mar./ 1620
Speech & Parliamentary Forum
Debate Tournament
West Point
4 Mar./ 1600
Ultimate Frisbee
Army West Point Ultimate Tourn.
USMA
4 Mar./ 1700
Pre-Medical Society of WP
HIPAA and Privacy Act Training
BH 130
5 Mar./ 0730
Water Polo
Tournament
Arvin Gym
5 Mar./ 0800
Team Handball (Men’s)
CPT Scott L. Pace Memorial Tourn.
Arvin CPDC
4 Mar./1630
ACADEMY STORES
The Book Store hosted a book signing
on 26 February, 2016 for Kim Zetter,
author of Countdown to Zero Day.
The Book Store will be supporting an event hosted by DMI for a special movie screening
of “Pech River Boys”. The screening will be held on 26 March,2016 in Robinson Auditorium from 1930-2115, followed by a panel discussion from 2115-2200. Advanced copies of
the movie will be sold at the Book Store, and those in attendance will have the opportunity to have their copy of the DVD signed by the producer and panel.
On 22 March, 2016, the Book Store
will host a book signing for visiting professor from Purdue University and author of Blood Brothers from 1000-1200
at the Book Store.
IKE HALL THEATRE
Contact List
“All for the Corps”
Director:
COL Tom Hansbarger
938-2715
Deputy Director:
Ms. Kathy Glisson
938-7988
Operations Officer:
Mr. Victor Porro
938-4396
Procurement:
Ms. Maria Chambers
938-2228
Business Analyst:
Ms. Kerry Remillard
938-7990
Transportation:
Ms. Renee Knight
938-7576
Publications Coordinator:
Ms. Anne Drew
938-2780
Extracurricular:
Ms. Carol Miller
938-2402
Cadet Programs:
Mr. Ron Harsch
938-7798
Cadet Hostess:
Ms. Sharyn Amoroso
938-4681
Cultural Arts:
Mr. Gary Keegan
938-2782
Academy Stores:
Ms. Lenora Grable-Grant
938-2418
Culinary Group:
Mr. Kevin D’Onofrio
938-4456
DCA Facilities:
Mr. Michael Leghorn
938-4680
Supplies Officer:
Mr. Dontel Moore
938-7987
Directorate of Cadet Activities
Eisenhower Hall
655 Pitcher Road
West Point, NY 10996
Phone: 845-938-2715
Fax: 845-938-2211
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