Welcome to the United States Military Academy
Class of 2022
LTG Darryl WilliamsSuperintendent2 July 2018
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Directorate of Admissions
Class of 2022 - By the NumbersClass of 2022By the Numbers
12,295 Applicants4,042 Nominated2,287 Qualified1,198 Admitted1258 SAT Avg
29 ACT Avg71 Valedictorians
125 Class Presidents810 Team Captains
1,071 Varsity Letters
293 Women (24.5%)184 African Am. (15.4%)103 Hispanics (8.6%) 90 Asians (7.5%)
16 Int’l Cadets11 Combat Vets
2022 International Cadets
EgyptAlbania Bhutan Cambodia
Georgia
Singapore Taiwan
Rwanda
Thailand
Tunisia
RomaniaPoland
South Korea
BG Cindy JebbDean of the Academic Board
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Academic Program
West Point educates and inspires leadersof character who think critically, internalizetheir professional identity, and employ theireducation to help build the Army and theNation’s future.1. Educate, train and inspire cadets to
become leaders of character.2. Prepare the rotating military faculty to
return to the operational force.3. Provide intellectual capital to the Army
and the Nation.
13 Academic Departments, 35 Academic Majors, 15 Academic Minors, 26 Research Centers
205 Scholarships Last 10 years including: 31% technical 8 Rhodes 6 Marshall 7 Truman 12 GEM
AccreditationMSCHE, ABET, GIS, ACS
103 senior military 311 rotating military 155 Title 10------------------------- 7% Full Professor 13% Associate Professor 40% Assistant Professor 40% Instructor-------------------------8 exchange faculty (Brazil, Chile, Germany [x2], Great Britain, Spain, Japan)-------------------------558 faculty publications since July 2016
Faculty Blend of Excellence
6 large auditoriums 12 small auditoriums 224 classrooms 21 lab rooms 61 classitories 125k ft2 Library
7 Academic Buildings
Academe, DTRA, COCOMs, SMDC, AMC, National Labs, Interagency
Research Affiliations
80 cadets studying abroad 150 average each year 33 institutions, 20 countries
1052 AIADs summer ‘18 679 domestic 373 international
54 international cadets from 31 countries study at USMA
Enrichment Experiences
62 academic clubs & forums Conferences, guest speakers, and field trips
Center for Enhanced Performance Mounger Writing Center Library Additional instruction
Cadet Academic Support Resources
2018 Summer Academic Internships AY 2018 Semester Abroad
Myanmar
Internships (AIADs) (2018) 1052 cadets 373 cadets in 47 countries 679 cadets in 40 states Semester Abroad (AY2018) 147 cadets in 20 countries
Graduate Scholarship WinnersClass of 2018
Simone AskewRhodes Scholar
Megan BrynSchwarzman
Scholar
Nette MonausSchwarzman
Scholar
Duy NguyenSchwarzman
Scholar
Brad TorpeySchwarzman
Scholar
Joy SchaefferMarshall Scholar
Lexi JohnsonAnna Sobol Levy
Scholar
Scott BuchananAnna Sobol Levy
Scholar
Sean O’BrienAnna Sobol Levy
Scholar
Justin AlexanderGEM Scholar
Ulysses McGuinnessFulbright Scholar
David LeeYenching Scholar
William WenikFulbright Scholar
Garrett SimonLincoln Lab Fellowship
Andres AlejosGEM Scholar
John MontgomeryLincoln Lab Fellowship
Samuel MillerDraper Lab Fellowship
Logan LeahyDraper LabFellowship
Aaron SchlenkerDraper LabFellowship
Noah DemoesLincoln Lab Fellowship
Carolyn KehnFulbright Scholar
Miranda BassFulbright Scholar
Kyle FauerbachLincoln Lab Fellowship
Hannah WhisnantLincoln Lab Fellowship
Isaiah Valdez Fulbright Scholar
Gabriel BannLincoln Lab Fellowship
Nolan HedglinLincoln Lab Fellowship
Noah Siegel Lincoln Lab Fellowship
Nicholas Wilde Lincoln Lab Fellowship
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Plus…14 Firstiesto attend medical school in
2018Jadon LongGEM Scholar
Connor Mullen Lincoln Lab Fellowship
Kevin TaltyLincoln Lab Fellowship
John Stockdale Lincoln Lab Fellowship
Daniel ProvaznikLincoln Lab Fellowship
Seamus MatlackRotary Scholar
BG Steve GillandCommandant of Cadets
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• To train, instruct, inspire, and lead New Cadets in a transition from civilians to Cadets and Soldiers
• Establish the moral/ethical, military, and physical foundation necessary for leaders of character committed to the USMA values: Duty, Honor, Country
• To provide a powerful leader development experience for the Upper-Class Cadets
Cadet Basic Training 2018 Objectives
• Our mission is to ensure each graduate is a commissioned leader of character
• Trust the leadership
• Followership. To be a leader, you have to learn to be a follower.
• We are a values based organization, we live the Honor Code everyday.
• Standards are the minimum requirement.
• A healthy organization requires Discipline and Accountability
Expectations
The Cadet Creed
As a future officer, I am committed to the values of Duty, Honor and Country.
I am an aspiring member of the Army Profession, dedicated to serve and earn the trust of the American people.
It is my duty to maintain the honor of the Corps.
I will live above the common level of life,And have the courage to choose the harder right over the easier wrong.
I will live with honor and integrity,scorn injustice, and confront substandard behavior.
I will persevere through adversity and recover from failure.
I will embrace the warrior ethos,and pursue excellence in everything I do.
I am a future officer and a member of the Long Gray Line.13
2018 Cadet Basic Training Cadet Commander
CDT Jessica Maddox
Task Force Hottell Inspire Honorable Living
Develop as a Team
Leadership Experience
Rigorous Military Training
Character Development
Physical Excellence
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3•In-processing•Equipment issue•Diagnostic Fitness Test•Swim Test•Academic PlacementTesting•Drill & Ceremony•Physical Fitness
•Basic Rifle Marksmanship•CBRN•Land Navigation•Honor and Ethics•3-mile march•Medical Training•Drill & Ceremony•Communications•Field Craft and IndividualMovement Techniques •Physical Fitness
•Basic Rifle Marksmanship•CBRN•Land Navigation•Honor and Ethics•6-mile march•Medical Training•Drill & Ceremony•Communications•Field Craft and IndividualMovement Techniques •Physical Fitness
Cadet Basic Training Highlights
Week 4 Week 5 Week 6•Basic Rifle Marksmanship•CBRN•Land Navigation•Honor and Ethics•Medical Training•Drill & Ceremony•Communications•Field Craft and Individual Movement Techniques •Physical Fitness •9-mile march to Camp Buckner
•Hand Grenades•Mountaineering•Buddy Team Live Fire•Leader Reaction Course•Weapons Familiarization•Physical Fitness
•Hand Grenades•Mountaineering•Buddy Team Live Fire•Leader Reaction Course•Weapons Familiarization•Physical Fitness•12-mile march back
Cadet Basic Training Highlights
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• Chain of Command- Cadet Leadership, Tactical Officer, and
Non Commissioned Officer
• Center for Personal Development- Cadet Counseling Unit
• Chaplains
• Cadet Health Clinic
• Keller Army Hospital
Cadet Support Services
10-14 July22 July
COL Mark RayArmy West Point Athletics
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“Upon the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds, that upon other fields on other days, will bear the fruits of victory.”
General Douglas MacArthur
Mission: To provide an extraordinary Division I athletic experience that develops leaders of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country.
Goals• Recruit and develop scholar-athletes who lead the Corps • Compete and win at the highest level possible• Beat Navy & Air Force• Provide the resources (personnel, funding, and facilities) to support athletic excellence• Be a positive strategic communicator for Army West Point Athletics, USMA, and the Army• Adhere to Department of the Army, NCAA, Conference, and Academy rules, regulations, and policies• Affect changes in legislation, policy, and regulations that improve performance
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Intercollegiate Teams and Leagues
MEN (16 Teams)FallCross Country (Patriot League)Football (Independent)Rugby (USA/D1-A)Soccer (Patriot League)Sprint Football (CSFL)WinterBasketball (Patriot League)Hockey (Atlantic Hockey Association)Gymnastics (ECAC/EIGL)Swimming/Diving (Patriot League)Indoor Track & Field (Patriot League)Wrestling (ECAC/EIWA)SpringBaseball (Patriot League)Golf (Patriot League)Lacrosse (Patriot League)Tennis (Patriot League)Outdoor Track & Field (Patriot League)
TOTAL: 30 TeamsWOMEN (11 Teams)FallCross Country (Patriot League)Rugby (USA/D1-A)Soccer (Patriot League)Volleyball (Patriot League)WinterBasketball (Patriot League)Swimming/Diving (Patriot League)Indoor Track & Field (Patriot League)SpringLacrosse (Patriot League)Softball (Patriot League)Tennis (Patriot League)Outdoor Track & Field (Patriot League)
CO-ED (3)Rabble RousersStrengthRifle (GARC)
Army Head Coaches
Jim Foster(Baseball)
2016-Present
Jimmy Allen(Men's Basketball)
2016-present
Dave Magarity(Women's Basketball)
2006-present
Jeff Monken(Football)
2014-Present
Chad Bagley(Golf)
2017-present
Doug VanEveren(Gymnastics)1990-present
Brian Riley(Hockey)
2004-present
Joe Alberici(Lacrosse)
2006-present
Web Wright(Rifle)
2015-present
Mark West(Sprint Football)
2008-present
Mickey Wender(Swim/Dive)2006-present
Michelle DePolo(Softball)
2009-present
Jim Poling(Men’s Tennis)
2002-present
Paul Peck(Women’s Tennis)
1995-present
Alma Kovaci(Volleyball)2007-present
Kevin Ward(Wrestling)
2014-present
Russell Payne(Men’s Soccer)
2009-present
Kristen Waagbo(Lacrosse)
2014-present
Matt Sherman(Rugby)
2015-present
Bill LeClerc(Women’s Rugby)
2012-present
Mike Smith(Track/Cross-Country)
2014-present
Adrian Blewitt(Women’s Soccer)
2017-present
Army Football Schedule
DATE OPPONENT RESULT/TIME
Fri, Aug 31 @ Duke 7:00 PM ET
Sat, Sept 8 vs Liberty 12:00 PM ET
Sat, Sept 15 vs Hawai‘i 12:00 PM ET
Sat, Sept 22 @ Oklahoma TBD
Sat, Sept 29 @ Buffalo TBD
Sat, Oct 13 @ San Jose State TBD
Sat, Oct 20 vs Miami (OH) 12:00 PM ET
Sat, Oct 27 @ E Michigan TBD
Sat, Nov 3 vs Air Force 12:00 PM ET
Sat, Nov 10 vs Lafayette 12:00 PM ET
Sat, Nov 17 vs Colgate 12:00 PM ET
Sat, Dec 8 vs Navy* 3:00 PM ET
17-18 Culture of Excellence and Winning in Athletics
Army Baseball won the Patriot League Tournament and pulled off an upset win during the NCAA Regionals vs NC State
Men and Women’s Cross Country sweep Navy for first time since 2005; won PL Title
Volleyball defeats Navy in come from behind win in 5 sets
Football finished with 10 wins for only the second time in Academy history
Sprint Football won the first-ever CSFL Championship Game to compete perfect
season
Sprint Football: 8-0Men’s Rugby: 11-5Women’s Rugby: 29-11Men’s Soccer: 9-6-2Women’s Soccer: 4-11-2Men’s Cross Country: 2-0
*Patriot League ChampionsWomen’s Cross Country: 2-0Football: 10-3* CIC Trophy Champions*Armed Forces Bowl Champions* Kenneth Brinson named a CoSIDA Academic All-American*Coach Monken selected finalist for two national college Coach of the Year AwardsVolleyball: 18-12Golf: 1-1Hockey: 13-13-6 Men’s Swim/Dive: 8-3Women’s Swim/Dive: 6-4Men’s Basketball: 13-17Women’s Basketball: 17-14Rifle: 7-8Wrestling: 3-6Women’s Indoor Track: 1-0 Men’s Indoor Track: 0-1Men’s Lacrosse: 5-8Women’s Lacrosse: 10-7Baseball: 37-24*Patriot League ChampionsSoftball: 26-28Women’s Tennis: 21-7*Patriot League ChampionsMen’s Tennis: 17-12
.569 win percentage
Clare Shea nominated as Senior CLASS award candidate, and serves as Student Athlete Advisory
Council Chair
CDT Tony Smith (Men’s Rugby)
CBT Regimental Ops Sergeants Major
CDT Andrew Solomonides(Men’s Rifle)CLDT CSM
CDT Brady Miller(Sprint Football)SGR Regimental
Commander
CDT Nikki Polhamus(Women’s Lacrosse)
SGR Regimental CSM
CDT Ruth Talbot(Women’s Rugby)CCBT Company First Sergeant
CDT Colton Bradley(Gymnastics)
CFT Company Commander
CDT Ethan Tursini(Wrestling)
SGR Company Commander
CDTJoe Ryan(Football)
CFT Company First Sergeant
= Win over Air Force= Star Series win over Navy
Summer Training Leadership in the Corps
2017-2018 Highlights
Marcos Arroyo named a Second Team United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-American
Army Wrestling won at Navy for the first time since 1961. Coach Ward became the first coach to
win 3 of 4 of his first Star Matches.
CDT Kara Wineinger(Women’s Swimming)
CLDT Battalion Commander
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Being Part of the Army Team
Parents Communication
Deb Dalton
• Thank you for your support
• Your sons and daughters have made a tremendous choice
• Time and space – use Academy resources
• Our nation needs great leaders – the class of 2022 is the future
• Look forward to the experience of being a West Point Parent!
• Please consider joining your local Parent Club – excellent local/regional support for parents of cadets!
USMA Web - www.usma.edu/parents
www.facebook.com/WestPointParents
www.facebook.com/groups/wpparents2022/(Closed group for Class of 2022 parents)
www.twitter.com/WestPointParent
www.instagram.com/westpointparents/
West Point Association of Graduates (AOG)• www.westpointaog.org
Parent Information
Ms. Deb Dalton – USMA Public Affairs/Parent Communication
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West Point Social Media
New Cadet Visitation Day July 22
CBT March Out July 29
CBT March Back August 13
Reorganization Week August 13-17
Acceptance Day Parade August 18
Classes Begin August 20
Labor Day Weekend September 1-3
Football Home Opener (vs. Liberty) September 8
Corps Family Weekend October 19-21
Thanksgiving Break November 22-25
Army-Navy Football (Beat Navy Again!) December 8 (Philadelphia)
Winter Leave December 21 – January 6
Plebe-Parent Weekend March 8-10, 2019
2018-2019 Key Dates
Beware of rumors!
To: CBTCommander
From: [email protected]
Subject: Cadet Mess----------------
Mess hall ran out of food –new Cadets have to eat MREs!
Check with USMA sources!
Trust Leadership
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