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Opening Day at Yankee Stadium Nearly 130 personnel from West Point traveled to Yankee Stadium to provide military support during the opening day ceremonies of the 2015 Major League Baseball season between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays Monday. Prior to the start of the Yankees home opener, cadets unfurled a large ceremonial fl ag (right), while the West Point Band performed the National Anthem and the Cadet Color Guard presented the Colors. photos by sGt. 1st Class jereMy bunkley/usMa pao

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Walking a mile to eliminate Sexual AssaultStory and photos by Eric S. BarteltManaging Editor

A mile is not a lengthy trek, but to walk and put yourself into the shoes of those who’ve dealt with the affects of sexual assault and harassment, it can be quite harrowing. Nothing can prepare you for that incredibly daunting journey, however, in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Program of the Army Community Service, the Corps of Cadets and Keller Army Community Hospital offered the annual Walk A Mile April 2 in support of eliminating sexual assault and harassment.

In what is considered the number one priority in the Army—eliminating sexual assault and harassment—Soldiers, cadets, DOD civilian employees and community members took part in a walk as a reminder of the magnitude of eradicating this human defect.

“At West Point , we p lace a very high importance to it, especially from (Superintendent) Gen. (Robert) Caslen on down to Col. (Landy) Dunham, the garrison commander, which is his number one priority to put a stop to the sexual assault and harassment that is going on, not just here at West Pont, but Armywide,” Dan Toohey, Garrison Sexual Assault Response Coordinator/Installation Victim Advocate, said.

Toohey, who spent more than 20 years working as a New York City detective and a couple years in the Special Victims Unit in the Bronx, has been at West Point for eight years at various levels helping sexual assault victims.

Being that the U.S. Military Academy is a college, as much as it is an Army installation, and Toohey’s extensive background with assault incidents, he feels everyone can play a role in stopping sexual assault/harassment by a small combination of watching your drinking and just simply watching out for your friends.

“With drinking at college, which you have at any college, it is very important because it is the young people who are concerned,” Toohey said. “They’re at the age where they say nothing is going to happen to them … it is easy to fall prey to a predator or to somebody else as far as sexual assault happening with the drinking or just in general.”

Toohey elaborated on watching out for your buddy as it closely pertains to the Army’s eliminate sexual assault/harassment theme for this year: “Eliminate Sexual Assault—Know Your Part. Do Your Part.”

“If you see something (that’s not right), know your part, do your part, especially if it’s out of the ordinary—do something about it,” he said. “Whether you see somebody doing something to a female, putting drinks into her and all that, don’t be afraid. If you don’t want to do something alone, go with a battle buddy or friend and do it. To me, what it means to eliminate it is the innocent bystander part, do something about it, don’t stand there and think I don’t want to get involved—go to a bouncer in a bar and report it or even something as simple as calling 911.”

This is the fifth year the walk event has taken place, and this year began at the ACS Tent near Thayer Statue and traveled a route along Washington Road past various buildings through Central Area then back up Diagonal

Walk to Thayer Statue again.However, this year, the Corps of Cadets

added a little extra to the trail with three statistics and three quotes from sexual assault survivors on signs that had people reflect on why the walk is important.

“I’ve met a lot of people, especially at West Point, who’ve been sexually assaulted,” Class of 2015 Cadet Katie VanWye, the Brigade Cadets Against Sexual Harassment/Assault program cadet-in-charge, said. “I have them as resources, they’ve trusted me with their stories and it’s been an honor (to tell their stories).

“We tried to personalize the event this year, so along the route there are quotes from sexual assault survivors,” she added. “It explains how all this directly affected their lives and we had some great feedback—we were like, ‘wow,’

that makes this real.” On the breezy, warm sunny Thursday

afternoon, approximately 600 people walked the route and kept the issue on the forefront of their minds by reading statistics such as one sign that read, “29 male sexual assaults occur every day in the military–DOD FY ‘14 Report.”

With statistics that show even males are victims, VanWye said overall it’s about keeping the awareness out there for those who are leaders or are going to be leaders in the future.

“It’s easy to forget if you don’t have a friend or family member whose dealt with it, so easy to go, ‘it’s not a problem,’ and then you see the signs (on the route) and you think, ‘Oh, my gosh,’ that’s someone you came in contact with,

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Class of 2018 Cadet Hevin Na views one of six signs along the annual Walk A Mile route April 2 at West Point. The signs had statistics or quotes written on them about sexual assault that supports the Army’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month to eliminate sexual assault and harassment.

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• West Point SHARP Helpline 24/7 (call or text)—845-659-7467;• USMA SARC, Kerry Dunham (call or text)—845-938-3532 or 585-319-8936; • U S C C S A R C , M a j . M a r k Moretti—845-938-7479 or 910-322-2529;

• Keller Army Community Hospital SARC, Dr. Scotti Veale—845-938-4150 or 845-476-4712;• Garrison SARC/Installation Victim Advocate, Dan Toohey—845-938-5657 or 914-382-8180;• U S M A P S S A R C , D r. S t e p h a n i e Marsh—938-1950 or 732-567-3663.

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A West Point Garrison Proclamation for the fight against sexual assault and sexual violence was signed April 1 by the Garrison Commander Col. Landy Dunham, Deputy Garrison Commander Wilfred Plumley and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Joel Crawford declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month for West Point. Pictured from left to right are Maura DuMoulin, FMWR chief; Plumley; Dunham; Crawford; Dan Toohey, Garrison Sexual Assault Response Coordinator; and Lisa Pokorny, Family Advocacy Program Victim’s Advocate. Courtesy photo

IN FOCUS: SEXUAL ASSAULT

WALKING A MILE, cont’d from Page 2it’s someone who’s been sexually assaulted and we’re trying to get away from that culture,” VanWye said. “We need to continue to try to bring awareness, but also bring the prevention side and help set the command climate to help change this culture that we have.

“It’s a huge thing because (the cadets) are going to be future leaders, so we need to realize that this is the number one priority in the military … (once we get to our units) we have to realize why this is important and make it personal and pass that along to our Soldiers,” VanWye added.

Class of 2018 Cadet Hevin Na made it a priority to take the mile walk even though he was hobbled on crutches due to a recent knee surgery. Na felt that as part of the next generation of junior officers, just taking the simple mile walk gets people thinking about the cause.

“The world in general is changing and the atmosphere is changing, so we have to account

• “Each day, approximately 55 service members are sexually assaulted.”—DOD FY ’14 Report.

• “It is estimated that only 16 percent of sexual assaults are reported.”—DOD FY ’12-13 Report.

• “29 male sexual assaults occur every day in the military.”—DOD FY ‘14 Report.

• “I wondered for a long time if I should say anything. I didn’t know if anyone would believe me. I didn’t want to ruin someone’s career. I doubted myself for a long time and wondered if it was my fault in some way. What were people going to think of me? It took me three years to report … and still today it was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made.”—USMA Class of 2016 Cadet.

• “I realized, afterward, that he had targeted me. He used his grade, position and my trust for his own benefit. He knew my schedule; he knew when I was alone and vulnerable.”—USMA Class of 2015 Cadet.

• “For months, I was drowning and couldn’t think about anything else but him and what happened. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t, and felt just as helpless as I was that night.”—USMA Class of 2015 Cadet.

for more and more women entering the Army,” Na said. “As an organization that people look up to, we have to be that role model. (Sexual Assault) may never go away, but we have to work toward it always.

“The Army is a ‘one team’ atmosphere, so if you’re going to look out for your buddies on the battlefield, why not when you’re not on the battlefield with something like sexual assault,” he added. “It’s the same concept of looking out for each other, I believe.”

VanWye was adamant about the elimination of sexual assault/harassment, and hopes that being a CASH/A captain that in some way she can help in the process.

“It’s absolutely appalling. How do you do that to another human being?” VanWye asks. “I want to do everything I can to make sure, especially as a future leader, that this never happens to someone I lead. And, if it does, I can be there and get them the help that they need to get through it.”

Six signs, facts and quotes, seen along the Walk A Mile route …

Submitted by the Garrison Sexual H a r a s s m e n t / A s s a u l t R e s p o n s e Program

It is the United States Army policy that sexual harassment is unacceptable conduct for DA civilians and Soldiers and that it has no place in the Army.

Sexual harassment includes unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal and physical conduct of a sexual nature that creates a hostile or abusive environment, or which unreasonably interferes with the performance of Soldiers and civilians. It destroys teamwork and negatively affects combat readiness.

There are two types of sexual harassment: • Quid Pro Quo/Sexual Coercion (“This

for That”)—Demanding sexual favors in exchange for a promotion, award, favorable assignment or better evaluation/review. Disciplining or relieving a subordinate who refuses sexual advances.

• Hostile Environment—Subjected to offensive, unwanted and unsolicited comments or behaviors of a sexual nature.

If these behaviors unreasonably interfere with an individual’s performance, then the environment is classified as hostile (derogatory, gender-biased terms, sexually suggestive pictures or jokes, unwanted touching.)

(Note: a third party, not just the object

Sexual Harassment Policy for Soldiers and DA Civiliansof the attention can also view behaviors as sexually harassing and therefore file a sexual harassment complaint.)

Soldiers and civilians who believe that they are being sexually harassed should make it clear that the conduct they are being subjected to is unwelcome and offensive.

Every member of the West Poin t community is deserving of dignity and respect and has the right to initiate a sexual harassment complaint without fear of acts or threats of reprisal.

Soldiers who are subjected to sexual harassment can initiate a complaint through any one of the West Point Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs).

They have 60 days from the time of the last incident in which to initiate a complaint.

The sexual harassment could occur at anytime 24/7, because Soldiers are considered on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

DA civilian employees have 45 days from the time of the last incident in which to initiate complaints, and must have occurred during their work hours.

DA civilian employees must utilize the EEO but can contact a SARC for guidance.

Sexual harassment, a precursor to sexual assault, is incompatible with Army values and per Army policy, will not be tolerated. The prevention of sexual harassment is the responsibility of every Soldier, DA civilian and family members.

We all have a responsibility to ensure that it is not taking place in our work areas.

For more information on sexual harassment

and on initiating complaints, contact the Garrison SHARP Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Dan Toohey, at 938-5657.

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Jazz Knight member sees importance of education

Sgt. 1st Class Mark Tonelli, guitarist with the U.S. Military Academy Band Jazz Knights, talks about the importance of education. Tonelli has a doctorate in education, which he received over four years while stationed at West Point and working with the band. He has also written an instructional book on jazz guitar, released his third CD on his own record label, taught music at St. Thomas Aquinas College-West Point extension and co-founded an education outreach group (Academic Initiative) where he was the NCOIC.

Story and photo by Kathy EastwoodStaff Writer

The axiom “knowledge is power” is an idea taken to heart by the U.S. Military Academy Band Jazz Knights’ guitarist Sgt. 1st Class Mark Tonelli. Tonelli entered the Army with a master’s degree in jazz performance from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, and completed a doctorate in education at Columbia University, New York, while at West Point.

Tonelli said he wanted an opportunity to work full time with benefits so his wife could stay at home with the children. When he first applied for the position in the band, there were no openings, but perseverance paid off and he was finally accepted when an opening came available.

“I came here straight from basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, to West Point in 2005,” Tonelli said. “I came here because the West Point Band is a special band, and I was able to come in through the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program.”

The Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program attracts and uses persons with skills useful to the military such as a musician, journalist, air traffic control equipment repairer, plumber and firefighter.

The program allows those with skills to enter the field of their choice and duty station after completion of basic training.

“I have been here for 10 years, and it has been a thrill, a thrill of a lifetime,” Tonelli said. “It was everything I expected and a whole lot more I didn’t expect, in a positive way. We’ve done a lot of incredible things. The caliber of musicians in the Jazz band is so very high.

“We had a lot of opportunities to write our own music, perform concerts and make several recordings, so that was exciting. I knew I was going to be playing with great players and that is what I valued about this job,” he added.

Tonelli said it took four years to complete his doctorate while at West Point, but he took his time taking two courses per semester.

“Depending on my schedule, I would go to Columbia for some courses and took some courses online,” Tonelli said. “I always took two classes to make up a steady six credits per semester.”

In between school and performances, he wrote his first book, an instructional book on jazz guitar published internationally; released his third CD on his own record label; co-founded an education outreach group, “The Academic Initiative,” where he was appointed noncommissioned officer-in-charge; and he taught at St. Thomas Aquinas College at their extension at West Point.

However, everything he does leads back to his extensive education.

“Education unlocks a lot of possibilities,” Tonelli said. “The more that you have in your tool kit gives you more options in life. Having an education allows people to think about things in perspective and make connections across a lot of things.”

Tonelli said that officers and many NCOs come into the Army armed with an education. Many, however, may think about leaving the military to pursue a higher education, or complete their education, because they feel they don’t have enough time while serving in the military.

By planning and taking the time to think things out, pursuing goals for an education is worthwhile that allows many opportunities in the future, including a higher rank.

“I would say to hang in there and persist,” Tonelli said. “Have a long-term plan as well as a short-term plan. Find out how much you can do and then take the time necessary to complete. Think about the long-range plan of getting an education and what it will take; sit down with loved ones, friends and command and talk about the plans.

“Over the years of teaching, my students said that they were inspired to see somebody pursue an education in the military,” Tonelli added. “If you have a plan and are persistent, you can do it.”

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Women’s Team Handball: The West Point’s Women’s Team Handball team brought home its fourth consecutive Collegiate National Championship, beating the University of North Carolina in the finals Sunday.

West Point Black dominated all weekend, defeating West Point Gold and the University of North Carolina in the round robin play prior to the final match, as well as a win against the USA Team Handball Residency team, 19-17, in an exhibition match April 4.

West Point Gold had a good showing, losing to the University of North Carolina by only two in its opening match. West Point Gold finished third overall in the tournament.

Senior co-captains Ashton Wolf and Melissa Wells were named Most Valuable Player and Most Valuable Goalkeeper, respectively.

Wolf also took home the highest scoring award for the overall tournament. The co-captains as well as sophomores Cora Moody (West Point Black) and freshmen Clara Pitts and Lindsey Kiernan (West Point Gold) were named to the All-Tournament

CADET ACTIVITIES UPDATETeam for their weekend performances.

Addit ionally, senior Dajah Davis dominated all weekend at the circle posit ion, providing the backbone to the defense which limited opponents to around less than seven goals a game.

Wings senior Breezy Sharkey and junior Ginny Phillips rounded out the offense with shots on goal that no team had an answer for.

F o r a s p o r t w h i c h regularly scores in the u p w a r d s o f 1 5 g o a l s as normal, the team was incredibly proud of i ts

defense and looks to bring the same intensity to its next competition out in Los Angeles in the Select Four Tournament hosted by LA Team Handball in two weeks.

Tae Kwon Do: The Army Tae kwon do squad competed in the 40th annual National Collegiate Tae kwo ndo Championship at the University of Delaware April 4-Sunday.

In a tournament of more than 500 fighters, the team delivered a great performance bringing home two national champions with gold medals, a silver medal and two bronze medals.

The field included several U.S. National Team members and

competitors from more than 30 colleges. Junior Alexandra Baker and sophomore Cimingmao Lor took

home Gold after going undefeated. Baker did not have a fight go the distance all day, winning

by domination each time. Sophomore Jack Mueller delivered the only knockout of the

tournament in the second round with a punishing roundhouse kick to the jaw.

Army finished out the two-day tournament with wins over Colorado, Cornell, FIU, Iowa, Midlands, Penn, Texas, Texas A&M, UCSD, UT Austin, VCU, Vermont and Yale.

National Champions, Gold Medal: Baker and Lor. Silver Medal: Sophomore Christian Merrick. Bronze Medals: Freshman Takhyun Cho and freshman Taylor Wing. Fifth Place: Senior Shawn Jimenez (Black Belt Heavy) and junior Rahul Sawhney (Black Belt Middle).

Equestrian: Members of the West Point Equestrian team competed in the Regional Championship at Crosswinds Farm in Lagrangeville, New York, hosted by Marist College, March 28.

The team had three qualifiers for Zone Championships for the next competition: Sophomore Holly Rodeo, sophomore Crystel Calderon and senior Jared Ross.

Rodeo placed second in her class of intermediate flat. Ross placed second in his class of walk trot.

Calderon placed third in her class of walk trot. Senior Dillon Curtis placed seventh in his class of open jumping.

Junior Madeleine Arnold placed fourth in her class of intermediate flat and seventh in her class of intermediate jumping.

The team competed against Centenary, Bard, Marist, Drew, William Paterson, SUNY New Paltz, Sarah Lawrence, Stevens Institute of Technology, Kutztown and Vassar.

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West Point to host Sandhurst Competition

The grenade throw is one of many military skills displayed at the annual Sandhurst Military Skills Competition, which is scheduled 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Mike strasser/pV (File photo)

By U.S. Military Academy Media Relations

More than 500 cadets from military academies and universities from around the world will compete in the 49th annual Sandhurst Military Skills Competition from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at West Point.

The competition is free and open to the public. Visitors should head to Eisenhower Hall’s information center, 4th floor ballroom, as early as 6 a.m. to receive a spectator handbook that will list the designated areas to view the competition.

Parking at West Point is limited. Parking alongside any highway is prohibited.

The competition areas will be monitored for the safety of our competitors so please use caution while driving on the military installation and note the 25 mph speed limit, traffic signs and parking restrictions before departing your vehicle. Authorized parking areas include: Along Thayer Road, North Dock, Trophy Point and areas around Eisenhower Hall.

Teams are comprised of eight men and one woman. The competition consists of 11 different events ranging from marksmanship to grenade throwing.

It tests individual and team military skills as well as leadership abilities and athletic proficiency.

Teams accumulate points during the rigorous competition, and have the opportunity to earn up to 1,000 points throughout

the course.The defending champion team from the United Kingdom’s

Royal Military Academy Sandhurst will attempt to retain the

Submitted by Dr. Christopher G. Hennen DPTMS

West Point’s monthlong Active Shooter Preparedness Exercise is underway, and with the active-shooter incidents continuing to occur around the nation, it is a good time to refocus our attention on emergency preparedness.

West Point has launched its community-awareness campaign to keep the community informed; as part of the effort, an active-shooter response video will be aired on the Command Channel three times daily from Monday-April 17.

Recognizing the potential of community readiness to enable an effective response and accelerated recovery, all West Point organizations, military as well as civilian staff and faculty, cadets and family members will participate in a variety of preparedness activities, which include registering to receive Desktop Alert emergency notifications and practicing lockdown procedures.

On April 20 and 21, community compliance with the April Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMs) will be assessed along with a Mass Notification Drill; the Lee Road Child Development Center and the West Point Schools will conduct intruder-response drills on April 22.

The 2015 West Point full-scale emergency readiness exercise culminates with a two-day active-shooter-response assessment. On April 23, the Central Area academic buildings will serve as

the setting for a notional attack that occurs while the cadets are in classes.

While first responders address the immediate consequences of the incident, Central Area personnel are expected to respond to a lockdown directive issued through Desktop Alert and Giant Voice. The exercise continues—and concludes—on April 24 with a focus on casualty care, community recovery and crisis communications.

West Point Antiterrorism Officer Matt Cassidy underscored the importance of preparation, especially at West Point, which is generally perceived as safe and secure.

“Having a plan and practicing that plan could very well save your life when that moment strikes, since it always happens when you least expect it,” he said. “The need remains for us to be vigilant and prepared to act.”

The Garrison Commander, Col. Landy Dunham, added, “We will never know when that moment might come, but unfortunately we are repeatedly reminded that it’s not a question of if it will happen, simply a question of when and where.

“We need to continue to learn from incidents such as Fort Bliss and Fort Hood. While incidents like these are, first and foremost, tragedies for all involved, the responsibility for installations like West Point is to learn from these tragedies and to prepare more effectively for the fluctuating security environment,” he concluded.

•April 23: (8 a.m.-UTC) Active shooter response exercise (Central Area, USMAPS)

Emergency Preparedness: Be prepared, check upcoming dates

2015 Emergency Preparedness Exercise key events•Monday-April 17: Command Channel airs active shooter response video

•April 20-21: Post-wide RAMs compliance assessments•April 22: CDC, WP Schools intruder response drills

(9 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. daily)

title against teams from the U.S. Naval Academy; U.S. Air Force Academy; U.S. Coast Guard Academy; eight select university ROTC teams; U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School; 36 teams from West Point; Canada’s Royal Military College; Chilean Military School; as well as teams from Germany, Japan, Korea and Qatar.

The competition originated in 1967 when the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst presented a sword to the U.S. Military Academy.

The inscription on the sword reads: “To provide the Corps of Cadets with a challenging and rewarding regimental skills competition, which will enhance professional development and military excellence in selected soldier skills.” From then on, an annual event has been held to do just that.

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Pompeo speaks to cadet leadersU.S. House of Representative from Kansas Mike Pompeo, 1986 USMA graduate, spoke to potential Key Summer Leaders regarding his leadership experiences as an Army Officer, businessman and a member of Congress March 31 in the Haig Room at Jefferson Hall. He participated in the Stevens Leader Development Speaking Series. photo by Maj. john spenCer

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The West Point ID Card Operations Office will conduct business on an appointment-only basis for all DEERS and ID Card operations.Hours of Operation: 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.To make an appointment, visit https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.milTime Slots are now available. Call 938-2607 to reserve a slot. For details, call 938-8483.

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eJihad: Extremism and the InternetThe Lower Hudson Valley Chapter of the Military Officers

Association of America will have Dr. Luke Gerdes address this important and timely topic of “eJihad: Extremism and the Internet,” noon-2:30 p.m. April 19 in Cullum Hall’s Memorial Room.

He will speak and then the lecture will be followed by food and fellowship. The event is catered and there will be a fee for all who attend.

RSVP by sending a check for the food no later than April 10. If you have questions, contact the Chapter President, retired CW3 Doug Little, at 914-954-2827 or at lowerhudsonvalleymoaa@gmail.com.

Send checks/money orders to:Lower Hudson Valley Chapter MOAAP.O. Box 1607White Plains, NY 10602-1607

WPSC’s Cookbook and Gift Shoppe hoursThe West Point Spouses’ Club’s newest cookbook, “Eat,

Drink & Beat Navy” is available in the West Point Spouses’ Club Gift Shoppe.

The Gift Shoppe is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesdays in April. The Gift Shoppe is located inside Bldg. 695, the white building in the parking lot behind the Cemetery off Washington Road.

Keepers of the Peace PowwowThe Keepers of the Peace Powwow is scheduled at Trophy

Point Amphitheater or Eisenhower Ballroom, in case of inclement weather, May 3.

There are various times for powwow events to include noon and 3 p.m.—Extreme Raptors; and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.—Grand Entry. There will be Native American food and craft vendors. The event is free.

All dancers welcome. Ages 16 and older must have a valid photo identification card (driver’s license, passport, student ID) to show at entry gate to West Point.

For details, call 845-938-3136 or visit www.usma.edu/cfaf/sitepages/nahf.aspx.

Garrison Awards and Retirement CeremonyThe next U. S. Army Garrison Awards and Retirement

Ceremony is scheduled for June 26 at the West Point Club, Grand Ballroom.

The rehearsal is mandatory for all awardees and will start at 12:30 p.m. The ceremony will commence at 1:30 p.m.

Refreshments and cake will be served after the ceremony for everyone.

The cutoff date to have all awards into the Directorate of Human Resources is June 2. Unfortunately, due to the large amount of work that goes into this ceremony, DHR will not be able to accept any last minute awards.

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EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS

Night of the ArtsThe inaugural “John Calabro Night of the Arts,”

celebrating cadet artistic achievement, is scheduled 6 p.m. Friday in the Haig Room, Jefferson Hall.

See cadet original submissions in the following categories: film, studio arts, photography, prose, poetry and music.

Storm King Mountain HikeJoin the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum at Storm King

Mountain for a rigorous hike up the mountain from noon-4 p.m. Saturday.

The hike, led by environmental educator Lisa Mechaley, is geared for adults and children 12 and older who would like to learn about the history of Storm King Mountain and want to enjoy the extraordinary views of the Hudson.

Meet at the Trailhead off route 218. Complete directions will be emailed. Wear sturdy shoes and dress in layers; bring water and a snack. Prepaid registration is required.

For details and to register, visit hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204.

SUNY Orange Job FairSUNY Orange is hosting its annual Job Fair from 1-5

p.m. April 16 at the Middletown campus, Physical Education Building. Students, alumni and the general public looking for work and information will be at the fair.

More than 800 job seekers attended last year. For details, visit www.sunyorange.edu/careers.

2nd Infantry Division Veterans The Mid-Atlantic Branch of the Second Indianhead

Division Association will host its annual reunion May 1-3 at the Continental Inn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

All veterans of the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division are invited. For details, call Harry Roye at 804-526-0828 or send an

email to Hkroye@comcast.net.

Cornwall-on-Hudson RiverFestThe Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson will host its 18th annual

RiverFest from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 6 at Donahue Park on the shores of the Hudson River.

The RiverFest 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.

Vendor spaces are still available. RiverFest will accept vendor applications until all spaces have been filled.

There is no charge for RiverFest. Visitors are invited to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Visit www.river-fest.com for up to date information.

For more details, call Wynn Gold at 845-534-7622.

His Promised Covenant MinistryChurch services for His Promised Covenant Ministry are

scheduled 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays at 44 Balmville Road, Newburgh, New York, in the Union Presbyterian Church.

For details, contact Tammy L. Beard at choco662000@yahoo.com or call 254-371-3125.

FAST Class in AprilRaise your GT score. The Army Education Center, 683

testing programs through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) such as the SAT and ACT.

Pearson VUE offers licensing and certification exams. Most tests are free of charge to Soldiers.

Call the Testing Center at 938-3360 or email gwenn.wallace@usma.edu for details or an appointment.

Buckner Loop (next to Subway), is offering a Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST) from April 20-May 12. The class meets 12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Contact Nancy Judd at 938-3464 or Neil Sakumoto at 938-5389 for an enrollment form. Commander approval is required prior to April 13.

Upcoming West Point Soldier For Life—TAP Transition Workshops

Transition Workshops are 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 Briefings.

The Department of Labor also conducts an extensive employment workshop. Service members are required to begin the SFL-TAP no later than 12 months before transition.

Upcoming schedule dates are:• April 27-May 1 (Waiting List); • May 11-15; • June 1-5;• June 13-17;• June 22-26 (Executive/Retirement Level);• July 27-31 (Executive/Retirement Level).Registration is required. Contact the SFL-TAP Office at 845-938-0634 to register or

for more details.

IETD Computer Training ProgramThe Information Education and Technology Division is

offering computer courses that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, computer skills, keyboard typing skills lab, Dell XT3 Tablet, Lenovo Tablet and Apple iPad information system.

Most courses are held over three days, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.

Courses are offered to O/Dean Staff and Faculty, and if space permits, to other departments and USMA affiliates (tenant organizations, USMA spouses and volunteers.)

Courses are held in Jefferson Memorial Library (Bldg. 758), 4th Floor, Room 414 (IETD Classroom).

For details, contact Thomas A. Gorman at 938-1186 or email Thomas.Gorman@usma.edu.

Army Education Center College courses are offered through the Army Education

Center at West Point. Undergraduate classes: • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446-

0535 or email Sharon.Seidule@msmc.edu;• Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Erica Rodriguez at 845-446-

2555 or email ERodrigu@stac.edu.Graduate studies:• John Jay College of Criminal Justice–Master’s Degree in

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

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

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

Army Personnel Testing programsThe Army Education Center at West Point offers Army

Personnel Testing (APT) programs such as the AFCT, DLAB, DLPT, SIFT through the DA and DLI.

Tests are free of charge to Soldiers. Call the Testing Center at 938-3360 or email gwenn.wallace@usma.edu for details or an appointment.

DANTES testingThe Army Education Center at West Point offers academic

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JUST ANNOUNCED

WEST POINT MWR CALENDAR www.westpointmwr.com

FOR THE YOUTHS

FOR THE ADULTS

FEATURED EVENT

Together, Listening and Connecting workshop Join ACS’s Exceptional Family Member Program from

6-7:30 p.m. April 16 for its next workshop. Guest speaker Diane Troeller, Education Advocate from Independent Living Inc., will be leading a workshop on Autism awareness, community resources and the important role our fi rst responders play when it comes to the safety of our children.

Limited on-site child care will be available on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Please provide the names and ages of all children needing care.

Please RSVP no later than Monday to Josephine Toohey at Josephine.toohey@usma.edu or 938-5655, or Anne Marshall at Anne.Marshall@usma.edu or 938-0232 for planning purposes.

Ready, Set, Bake Program registrationThe West Point Club launches its fi rst Ready, Set, Bake

culinary hands-on baking class for children 9-13 years of age. Join Chef Brandon Truesdale three days a week and learn

the fundamentals of measuring, preparation, sanitation, safety, packing and retail.

Two Sessions will be offered: June 15-17 and June 22-24 from 9 a,m.-2 p.m. There is a minimal fee for these classes. For details and registration, email Chef Truesdale at Brandon.Truesdale@usma.edu, call 938-5120 or visit westpointmwr.com/club.

USAG Golf ScrambleA four-person team scramble tournament is scheduled April

16 at the West Point Golf Course. The scramble is open to all Garrison Soldiers and employees, as well as the West Point community.

The day of tournament, check in will be from 11:30 a.m. -12:45 p.m. Shot gun start begins at 1 p.m. USAG Soldiers and employees can have up to three guests on their team.

Remember, the clubhouse has moved to the Victor Constant Ski Area Lodge. For details and to register, call 938-2435.

Month of the Military Child Carnival (updated)Join Child, Youth and School Services as it celebrates West

Point’s Military children from 12:30-3:30 p.m. April 25 at the Youth Center, Bldg. 500.

This will be an afternoon fi lled with carnival games, face painting, prizes and more. This event is free and will happen rain or shine. All ages welcome.

For details, call 938-3696.

Spring Preschool Story HourThe West Point Post Library will hold its Spring Preschool

Story Hour through April 28. The story times will be held at 1:30 pm. every Tuesday and is open to all West Point community children ages 3-5.

Pre-registration is required. Call 938-2974 or stop by the library in Bldg. 622 to sign up.

Summer Camp Counselor volunteers neededCome volunteer at the CYS Services School Age Center and

spend your summer gaining valuable work experience while having fun.

Volunteers must have completed 8th grade and attended the required training (dates to be determined) to volunteer.

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 May 15.

All volunteers must be registered with CYSS. Applications can be picked up at the CYS Services MST Center, Bldg. 500. For details, call 938-8889/0089.

Mother-Son Dance at the West Point ClubThe West Point Club presents its fi rst Mother-Son Dance

scheduled 6-9 p.m. Friday for an evening of dinner, dessert and dancing.

Dress in your Sunday best. There will be a professional photographer on site, too.

There is a minimal cost per couple and an additional cost for each additional son.

For details and to make reservations, call 938-5120.

FOR THE FAMILIES

Cash and Carry SaleCome to the West Point Club between 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday

for a Cash and Carry Sale to include burgundy gasser stacking chairs and various china and fl atware.

Items must be paid for and picked up during the sale time. The Club accepts cash, Visa or MasterCard. No personal checks accepted. For details, call 938-5506.

Murder Mystery Dinner TheaterReality TV and murder comes to the West Point Club as it

presents “The Real Housewives of Murder” at 7 p.m. April 17.Enjoy cocktail hour, dinner, cash bar, dessert and dancing.

Join the club for a new comedy murder mystery dinner show by New York’s leading comedy murder mystery dinner theater group, “The Killing Kompany.”

During this interactive evening, you will sit among professional Broadway, TV and fi lm actors and will have a chance to be part of the show.

For details and to make reservations, call 938-5120.

Hunter’s Education CourseOutdoor Recreation is hosting a New York State Hunter’s

Education Course from 6-10 p.m. April 17 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 18 at Bonneville Cabin, Round Pond.

Hunters must attend both classes to receive credit. Bring a bagged lunch on April 18. Registration is ongoing, call 938-2503.

Edible Offi ce GramsDo you know an admin professional who has gone above

and beyond to help you? Why not start the week off by saying “Thank You.”

Choose from Breakfast Grams or Chocoholic’s Delight Grams. Both will be delivered April 20.

Call 446-5506/5504 to order your platters. Deadline for ordering is April 18.

Friday Night JamJoin the MWR Fitness Center for Friday Night Jam Belly

Dancing 5:30-6:30 p.m. April 24 and May 29. For details, call 938-6490.

30-minute Beginner Boot CampThe MWR Fitness Center Beginner Boot Camp is back, so

get out of the house and join us. Need to lose some winter weight or suffering from an injury?

The Fitness Center is pleased to offer something a little slower with more modifi cations available. The camp is scheduled at 8:45 a.m. Tuesdays at Gillis Field House through April.

There is a small fee for this class, and children are welcome to play on the side. For details, call 938-6490.

La Casa Nostra with Vinny Mozzarella and FriendsJoin the West Point Club from 6-9 p.m. May 1 for a night

fi lled with Italian music and authentic Italian food prepared right in front of you by the Club’s culinary experts.

Come and watch “Vinny Mozzarella” prepare homemade mozzarella cheese surrounded by the Club’s Antipasto Bar. See Chef Brandon stuff homemade cannolis at the Cannoli Dipping Bar.

Chef Steve prepares the Club’s famous Rissoto Bar with all the fi xings.

Enjoy a night fi lled with wonderful music by Carmelo Liardi. For details and reservations, call 938-5120.

EFMP Family Event/PAWS for KIDSAs the weather gets warmer and calendars get fuller,

remember your fun Exceptional Family Member Program events. Come by to have some fun or meet other families with special

needs you might have in common. All our events are free and held at ACS, Bldg. 622 unless

otherwise noted.• Tuesday, April 21 and 28—PAWS for KIDS, 3:30-5 p.m.For details, contact EFMP Program Manager Josephine

Toohey at 938-5655, Josephine.toohey@usma.edu or the program assistant Anne Marshall at 938-0232 or anne.marshall@usma.edu.

Earth Day Open HouseCelebrate Mother Earth at the Recycling Center (located

across from Round Pond, Route 293) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 24. There are T-shirts, giveaways and food available.

Donate your old cell phone for Soldiers and shred those unwanted papers. Don’t forget to join the Earth Day Poster Contest, visit www.westpointmwr.com for contest rules.

For details, call 938-8229.

Mother’s Day ContestDo you have a great mom? Tell us about her in the West Point

Club’s Mother’s Day Contest. The Club’s panel of judges will review all entries and choose a winner on May 1.

The winner will receive a “Day at the Spa,” plus complimentary Mother’s Day Brunch at the Club for four.

Visit www.westpointmwr.com for contest rules. Submission deadline is April 24. For details, call 938-5120.

West Point 5K/10KRegistration is now open for the West Point 5K/10K on May

9. Register online with www.active.com, keyword “West Point.” For details, call 938-4690.

Horseback Riding Camps registrationMorgan Farm is gearing up for Summer Horseback riding

camps. The camp dates are set and it is now accepting 2015 camp registrations. Three- and fi ve-day sessions will be offered.

Families of deployed service members receive a 10 percent discount.

For details, call 938-3926 or e-mail morganfarm@westpointmwr.com.

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West Point Command Channel Army Newswatch

Thursday, Friday and Monday-April 168:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

For the week of April 9-16Channels 8/23

Keller CornerKeller information

Get up-to-date Keller Army Community Hospital information at http://kach.amedd.army.mil/ or on social media a t h t t p : / / w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /kellerarmycommunityhospital/.

Keller Army Community Hospital’s SHARP releases Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention PSA

Keller ’s SHARP released a public service announcement concerning sexual assault and sexual harassment, and promotes intolerance of such behavior and encourages bystander intervention.

The theme is “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know Your Part. Do Your Part.”

The PSA can be seen at https://youtu.be/UOgHu4KkQdY.

Physical Therapy “Sick Call” for Active Duty and Family Members at KACH

Got new sprains or strains? Did you wipe out on the ski slope or over-do it shoveling snow?

Start ing this month, act ive duty members and their dependents will be able to see a Physical Therapist (PT), at Keller, for musculo-skeletal injuries on a walk-in basis—without an appointment at 7:30 a.m.

The intent of this pilot program is for members of the West Point community who sustain new injuries to be able to quickly receive an evaluation, diagnosis and plan of care as soon as possible and without the need for a referral.

The PT will assess the need for X-rays, other diagnostic studies, or other specialty care required. This time is not intended for chronic conditions that have been ongoing for weeks or months. For these more chronic conditions, routine appointments can be made (also with or without referral) by calling (845) 938-3324.

PT sick call will be held at 7:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, except on federal and training holidays, and periodically as announced.

TRICARE North and Health Net MobileBenefi ciaries in the TRICARE North

Region can connect to Health Net’s mobile site at www.hnfs.com/go/mobile. This streamlined version of www.hnfs.com can be accessed on smartphones and tablets with no download required.

You can locate TRICARE-authorized providers, Health Net contact information, mental health resources and answers to frequently asked TRICARE questions.

www.bbcommunitiesfoundation.org/scholarships.

• Colors of the Rainbow: Children will create a rainbow by using different colored Fruit Loops during this fun and educational event from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday at 132 Bartlett Loop . To register for this event, email jgellman@bbcgrp.com with name of child by Monday.

• Yard Sale: The West Point Spring Yard Sale is scheduled from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 18. The event takes place rain or shine.

• BBC Academic Scholarship Program: Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation 2015-16 academic scholarship program’s deadline is Wednesday.

The deadline for applying to the Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation scholarship program is quickly approaching.

Be sure that your child doesn’t miss the opportunity to apply for 2015-16 academic scholarships.

We encourage all high school student community members to apply.

V i s i t t h e B a l f o u r B e a t t y Communities Foundation website at

LifeWorksat Balfour Beatty Communities

Exhibition commemorates Appomattox 150th anniversary

Friday—Project Almanac, PG-13, 7:30 p.m. Saturday—SpongeBob Square Pants, PG, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—Jupiter Ascending, PG-13, 9:30 p.m. (For movie details and updates schedules, visit www.shopmyexchange .com/ ree l - t ime - thea t res /West -Point-1044343.)

Theatre schedule at Mahan Hall, Bldg. 752.MOVIES at MAHAN

Tax Center has limited availabilityBy West Point Office of the Staff Judge Advocate

The West Point Tax Center has limited availability for tax preparation appointments from now through the end of the tax season Wednesday. Appointments for active duty military may be made by calling the Tax Center at 938-5920.

Retirees desiring tax preparation may be placed on a cancellation waiting list by calling the same line.

Unfortunately, due to the increased demand

for tax preparation services, appointments for retirees are subject to availability by cancellation.

Cadets may have their taxes prepared via a drop-off service located in the Legal Assistance Offi ce, Offi ce of the Staff Judge Advocate (Bldg. 606).

The Tax Center, located in Bldg. 626, will see clients on an appointment basis from 8 a.m.-noon and 1:15-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

There is no change to the offering of other Legal Assistance services.

Submitted by the West Point Museum

To conclude its series of commemorative exhibitions for the Civil War Sesquicentennial, the West Point Museum opened a new special exhibit entitled “Appomattox.”

Located in the museum’s Foyer Gallery, this exhibit includes a number of artifacts from signifi cant participants in the surrender.

Displayed artifacts include a uniform coat of Ulysses S. Grant, a sash reputedly worn by Robert E. Lee at the surrender, a frame of souvenirs fragments gathered by George A.

Custer, Philip Sheridan’s Cavalry Corps badge and a shoulder strap from the uniform he wore at the event.

Other displays include a Confederate battle fl ag, a bugle used to sound “Assembly” ending a fi nal cavalry charge and a piece of the mythical Appomattox apple tree souvenired by Gen. Nelson A. Miles.

Two contrasting depictions of the Confederate surrender, one by a 19th century artist, the other from the Centennial commemoration in 1961, round out the exhibition. “Appomattox” is scheduled to run through April 2016.

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Glesener’s nine points powers Army past BU By Matt FaulknerArmy Athletic Communications

Senior attackman John Glesener recorded a career-high nine points as the 15th-ranked Army Lacrosse team cruised to a 17-8 win over Boston University April 4 at Michie Stadium to win its third straight conference game.

Army (8-3, 4-2 PL) saw Glesener tie his career high with six goals, which was the most since last year’s six-goal effort in the season finale at Notre Dame. He handed out three assists, tying a season high. Connor Cook and Cole Johnson each tallied four goals and an assist for five points. Overall, the Black Knights had six different goal scorers. Sam Somers got the start in net and made seven saves, while Paul Newbold was tested in the fourth quarter and made two stops in relief.

“Our execution today was great and at a very high level,” head coach Joe Alberici said. “A couple of weeks in a row our offense was playing at a very high level, so my staff and I were very pleased with that. When you get 15 goals from your attack position, you are going to win a lot of games.”

The Terriers (6-4, 3-3 PL) came into the game tied with Army for second in the Patriot League. They were led by Ryan Hilburn, who tallied three goals and an assist for four points. Adam Schaal finished with three points, while Cal Dearth had two helpers. Colin McDougall earned his second straight start and made 11 saves in the loss.

The faceoff matchup was a story leading into the game with

Sam Talkow leading the league in faceoff percentage and Dan Grabher came through with an exceptional game with Talkow winning on two draws all day. Grabher finished 15-of-24 in faceoffs, while Talkow was 2-for-10 and was pulled for portions of the second half.

“I have to give a lot of props to our faceoff man Dan Grabher,” Alberici said. “He had his toughest test to date in Talkow, who was one of the top guys in the country in faceoff percentage and he was terrific. We spent a big portion of the week talking about faceoff defense and how we were going to defend because Talkow was so dynamic. Grabher came in and shut him down.”

The teams traded goals in the first few minutes of the game and then the Black Knights reeled off five straight tallies to open up a 6-1 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Glesener was on fire with a hat trick in the opening frame, including two snipes from 15 yards out. Johnson and Cook each netted goals in the frame, while Alex Newsome had a great individual effort and scored off a face off win by Grabher. The Terriers lone goal came from Jackson Wilson with 11 minutes remaining in the first quarter.

The Terriers got two goals back to start the second quarter with Pat Myers and Hilburn each tallying goals at the 10:13 mark to get it down to a three-goal game at 6-3. Cook stopped the momentum with his third of the afternoon on a feed from Johnson to push the advantage to 7-3 in favor of the Black Knights.

Schaal scored with 7:15 left in the second quarter to once again cut it to a three-goal game, but that was the last time the

Terriers found the net until early in the fourth. Army dominated the rest of the second frame with three

straight goals coming from a different member of the starting attack in Glesener, Cook and Johnson. Cook’s tally came with one second left and it was an impressive shot as he was being checked and Army went into the half leading 10-4.

The Black Knights poured it on in the third quarter with six goals coming in the frame to Boston University’s none. Glesener and Johnson each had two in the stanza, while Cook and Connor Glancy had a goal apiece. Army took a 16-4 lead into the final frame and let up a bit to start it.

Boston University scored for the first time in over 23 minutes with Hayden Ruiz getting a shot past Somers with 13:06 left in the game to start a four-goal run for the Terriers. When it was all said and done, the lead was cut down to 16-8 with 4:14 remaining. Hilburn had two of the goals, while Greg Farris got on the scoresheet with his fifth of the year. Andrew Michalowski closed out the scoring with his third of the year and assist came to Will O'Donnell and the Black Knights came out with the 17-8 win.

Army scored six goals in two of the four quarters and outshot the Terriers by a 49-28 advantage. The Black Knights won the ground ball battle by a 30-25 margin. Both teams failed on two man up chances and Army forced Boston University into four failed clears in 15 opportunities.

Next up for the Black Knights is the biggest rivalry game of the season as Army heads to Annapolis, Maryland, to take on 17th-ranked Navy at 1 p.m. Saturday on CBS Sports Network.

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More than 200 cyclists participate in Army Cycling Classic

PV CorrectionThe Page 12 photo of Softball Kasey McCravey’s grand slam in last week’s Pointer View should have been credited to Paul Rader and not to Mady Salvani. We apologize for the misprint.

Story and photo by Kathy EastwoodStaff Writer

The 30th annual West Point Army Cycling Classic was in full swing April 4-Sunday hosted by the West Point Cycling team, a Division II competitive club and member of the Eastern Cycling

Collegiate Conference. A total of roughly 200 cyclists were on hand to participate in

the races, including about 30 colleges and universities.The race is complete in two sections. The first race, April

4, occurred at Harriman State Park with a 14-mile loop with two climbs. The Criterium that took place Sunday around Shea Stadium. Cyclist performed laps of less than a mile long.

“The criterium is a very fast circuit,” Class of 2017 Cadet Jack Rector said. “Most crashes occur in this race and it is usually the most exciting to watch.”

The criterium is organized by time with typically 30-50 cyclists in one race.

Racers continue rounding the circuit for a certain amount of time, such as 30 minutes or 16 laps, or roughly 10 miles depending on what category they are in.

Beginners are usually in the 30-minute category with the more experienced riders in the 60-minute category.

There are five categories in the race, expert or veteran racers, and racers with significant experience, newer racers who have done some racing or group racing, newer racers who have enough experience not to require coaching and beginners without any racing experience.

The particular rough winter made it difficult to train and to compete in some areas.

“It’s been a terrible year for training,” Alan Atwood, road coordinator for the ECCC. “We generally start training in March and we have participants from Maine to Delaware and compete all year round except in the winter. The motor cross competition is the next competition in the fall.”

The winning college teams were Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dartmouth College and the University of Vermont and they placed first, second and third, respectively.

New member of the West Point Cycling Club, Class of 2018 Cadet Elizabeth Psiaki placed third in the sprint 4 race.

Class of 2017 Cadet Taylor Enders rounds a corner during the Army Spring Classic near Shea Stadium Sunday. Nearly 20 cadets and 180 participants from various colleges, including Harvard and Dartmouth, were on hand to compete taking to the road in Harriman State Park for 14 miles, including two climbs, April 4 and the criterium course at Shea Stadium, which is about 10 miles, Sunday.