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Cadets spoke about their experiences involving the Academic Individual Advanced Development program and then took questions from the audience at the Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army Conference at West Point Monday. Roughly 100 civilian CASA volunteers attended the fi ve-day conference beginning March 3 through today. See Page 3 for story on the CASA Conference. Photo by Kathy EastWood/PV

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Celebrating West Point’s heritage with Founders Day

BBC Foundation accepting applications for annual academic scholarship programBy Balfour Beatty Communities

Applications are now being accepted for the Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation Scholarship Program for the 2018-19 academic year. All residents living in Balfour Beatty Communities housing—including spouses and children—who are pursuing a degree are eligible to apply.

The Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation Scholarship Program recognizes those residents who are students or aspiring students excelling academically and looking to make a difference both in and out of the classroom.

Scholarship applicants must currently reside in Balfour Beatty Communities housing and plan to attend or already attend an accredited college or university on a full-time basis in the fall of 2018, or be enrolled in a program of study designed to transfer directly into a four-year program.

The Balfour Beatty Communities

Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the post-secondary educational goals of residents who live in a Balfour Beatty community.

About 300 academic scholarships have been awarded to residents, including active duty service members and their dependents, since the program was established in 2009.

Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $2,500, with the potential for being larger for exceptional submissions. Achievements made by our applicants, both in academics and community participation, consistently inspire us every year.

We’re honored to be able to assist them in their academic endeavors through our scholarship program.

For more details regarding scholarship requirements and to complete an online application, visit the foundation’s website, www.bbcommunitiesfoundation.org. Applications must be submitted no later than March 30.

Dear West Point community,

On March 16, 1802, President Thomas Jefferson signed legislation establishing the United States Military Academy along the banks of the Hudson River at West Point. Although originally established as a school of engineering—our nation’s first, over the years, the curriculum expanded to encompass a more well-rounded education, while adding programs that focused on physical, athletic and military training and discipline.

But always at the heart of what we did was developing leaders of character, committed to the values of Duty, Honor and Country who will serve our nation and lead America’s Army.

There’s a popular phrase at West Point that “much of the history we teach was made by the people we taught,” and since the academy’s founding, members of the Long Gray Line have made significant contributions to our Army and the nation in a variety of ways.

They’ve served as heads of state, cabinet members, members of Congress, state governors, astronauts and captains of industry. Many have been trailblazers, making history and paving the way for future generations of

leaders of character. West Point continues to earn national

recognition for academic excellence, ranking among the best colleges in the country from Forbes, Princeton Review and U.S. News and World Report, which ranked us as the number one public national liberal arts college.

Our curriculum enhances creative thinking and, combined with a variety of enrichment activities such as conferences and summer academic internships, develops the intellectual agility and adaptability necessary for our graduates to lead in a 21st century Army.

Additionally, our outstanding military and civilian faculty, along with our 26 research centers such as the Modern War Institute, Combatting Terrorism Center, Army Cyber Institute and our new Robotics Research Center continue to provide intellectual capital for the Army and the nation through their research and publications.

Along with a world-class education, cadets participate in robust, relevant military and physical training, all integrated within a culture of character growth while providing opportunities to practice both following and leading, so that upon graduation, they will live

honorably, lead honorably and demonstrate expertise, prepared to lead in the Profession of Arms.

Our academy and our cadets have achieved many successes, whether it’s the numerous cadets earning prestigious graduate scholarships, such as Rhodes and Marshall, or our football team winning back the coveted Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy for the first time in more than 20 years. But our greatest successes are the thousands of graduates who, throughout our history, have led America’s sons and daughters in defense of our nation and many of whom are, at this moment, in harm’s way.

Regardless of what history demanded of them, they rose to the challenge every time, responding to the call of duty to stand in the gap between the American people and anything that would threaten our values and ideals.

As West Point and its graduates celebrate our proud heritage on this Founders Day, I’d like to thank the American people for not only entrusting their sons and daughters to us, but also for their continued support of this institution and our mission of educating, training and inspiring leaders of character for our nation. If you are ever in New York’s Hudson

Valley, I invite you to visit and experience our rich history and tradition, be inspired by our cadets and see for yourself why West Point is considered the world’s pre-eminent leader development institution.

Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr. 59th Superintendent United States Military Academy West Point, New York

Daylight Saving Time: Did you know?By Chris Hennen West Point Emergency Manager

Although the first use of Daylight Saving Time (DST) is credited to the Canadians in 1908, the first country to adopt DST was Germany in 1916 as an effort to save fuel to benefit the war effort.

The U.S. adopted DST in 1918, but contrary to popular belief, it was not enacted for the benefit of farmers.

DST springs forward this Sunday at 2 a.m., which means we lose an hour of sleep.

The clock change is a good time for you to take a few, easy steps to ensure your household is better prepared for emergencies.

• Check smoke alarm batteries. When turning the clocks ahead, take a few minutes to replace the smoke alarm batteries; push the test button to make sure the alarms are working. It’s also a great time to check carbon monoxide detectors.

• Install smoke alarms. If you don’t have smoke alarms, install them. At a minimum, put one on every level of the home, inside

bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. • Get a kit. Keep disaster supplies in an

easy-to-carry bag to use at home or carry in case you must evacuate. If you don’t have a kit, attend the Citizens Preparedness Seminar 9-10:30 a.m. April 12 at Eisenhower Hall.

Free preparedness kits will be provided to those who register for the event (https://prepare.ny.gov/training-events).

• Make a plan. Have all household members plan what steps they should take if an emergency occurs.

• Be informed. Learn what emergencies can occur in your area and how officials will notify you should an emergency occur.

Are you registered for Desktop Alert? If not, contact Luke Pagan, West Point Force Protection officer, at 938-8859 for more details.

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Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army holds conference at West PointIN FOCUS: CASA CONFERENCE

Story and photo by Kathy EastwoodStaff Writer

Uni ted S ta t e s Mi l i t a ry Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr. hosted the Secretary of the Army’s 62nd annual Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army Conference (CASA) March 3 through today, the first CASA Conference held at West Point since 2006.

CASA’s are business and community leaders appointed by the Secretary of the Army to provide advice and support to Army leaders across the nation. CASA’s generally serve for two years, however, they can serve up to 10 years. The appointments are honorary and voluntary.

The attendees toured West Point, lunched with cadets at the mess hall, and attended cadet panels to talk to cadets representing the Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIAD), NCAA athletics, cadet military experience and scholarship cadets.

Members learned about the cadet command and operations structure and attended panels on modernization and minuteman scholarships, which covers the fees and full tuition at any college or university served by an Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corp (ROTC) program or can be used for room and board.

Capt. Zach Watson, Social Sciences instructor, facilitated the cadet panels, which started off with questions such as name something you learned through AIAD that you haven’t learned in the classroom? One cadet said she learned about the perception of Americans in other countries complaining that we don’t speak foreign languages.

The cadet was talking about her experience in Morocco and speaks French and is in the process of learning another language.

Many questions from the CASA members centered around how long the cadets plan on staying in the Army, classroom structure, military training, sports and leadership opportunities the cadets have had.

“I became a CASA member through encouragement by the American Legion adjacent in Indiana and some good friends,” Indianapolis native and CASA member Robert

Spanogle said. “I wanted to do this because I enjoy helping kids who want to join the military.

“I worked with a young man in Indiana at the Hoosier Boys State, an American Legion sponsored workshop for juniors in high school that learn about Indiana’s political system and also have the opportunity to participate in actual political systems such as running as candidates for local, county and state offices,” Spanogle

added. “That young man will be attending a military academy.”

Spanogle is Indiana’s American Legion past national commander and past national adjutant.

“Between the military and the American Legion, I help with recruitment and came to West Point to learn about the cadet experience and I am encouraged. It’s a very worthwhile experience,” Spanogle said.

Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army attended the 62nd conference March 3 through today at West Point. A CASA member asks a question to cadets who have completed their Academic Individual Advanced Development program. Cadet panels consisted of NCAA athletics, AIAD, cadet military experience and scholarships.

Celebrating the tradition, the academy’s history with Founders DayStory and photo by Class of 2018 Cadet Alex Werden

In March of 1902, USMA graduates deployed to the Philippines gathered to celebrate the academy’s Centennial around the date which Thomas Jefferson founded the military academy. Several years later, the West Point Society of New York began hosting annual banquets to allow an opportunity for graduates across the northeast to reunite and celebrate the founding of the academy.

This tradition has spread across the world since and every year West Point Societies host Founders Day celebrations open to all graduates, their families and friends regardless of graduation year.

To introduce cadets to Founders Day, USCC also hosts a Founders Day Dinner every year in the Mess Hall.

This year’s celebration took place on March 1 and featured several activities to increase spirit throughout the night already set in a spirited tone with spirit gear worn as the uniform. A trivia contest pitted class against class to put their knowledge of the academy to the test.

The First Class team consisting of First Captain Simone Askew and Cadet Erica Fortkus (both coincidentally History majors) took the win in a closely-contested competition before recorded remarks from graduates around the world were played for the Corps.

Keeping with tradition, the youngest and oldest graduates working at USMA both shared remarks on their cadet experiences and how they have served them since.

Second Lt. Carolina Lorenzini, just two months fresh from graduating, offered words of advice to the First Class just 86 and a butt days shy from tossing their caps in Michie Stadium.

“With the First Class being so short, treasure each day you have left because those are the days that you will remember most,” Lorenzini said.

Retired Col. John James, USMA Class of 1967 and an associate professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, walked across the stage wearing his 55-year-old Cadet bathrobe over his outfit.

He reminisced about his time at the academy as the last class to stay at West Point for Plebe

Christmas, and echoed much of the same sentiments as Lorenzini.

“Please make the most of (your) time here and treasure the time with your classmates. You will run into them around the world for the rest of your life,” James said.

The Commandant of Cadets, Brig. Gen. Steve Gilland (also wearing his Cadet bathrobe over his outfit), closed the ceremony with his own remarks.

Gilland highlighted the fact that Founders Day is the best opportunity to reunite with old Academy friends all across the Army, and told the story of Cadet Alonzo Cushing, USMA Class of 1861.

Lt. Cushing was posthumously awarded a Medal of Honor in 2014 for his actions at the Battle of Gettysburg, where he commanded an artillery battery tasked with countering Pickett’s Charge at “The Angle.”

While his extremely heroic actions at Gettysburg cost him his life, Cushing’s example of heroism and bravery emanating from a former cadet who was considered typical in all regards while at the academy shone through with qualities that all cadets should hope to emulate

as commissioned leaders of character in the United States Army.

By celebrating the cadet experience and participating in a high-spirited event, the Corps is better prepared to continue celebrating a shared history and tradition in the future.

The USCC Founders Day Dinner set the tone for what graduates should expect as they spread to the four corners of the world and continue to celebrate their cadet experience with friends and fellow grads across the Army.

The youngest and the oldest graduates stationed at West Point address the Corps during the USCC celebration of the 216th Founders Day March 1 at Washington Hall.

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Alan Alda teaches cadets how to communicate effectively

Female Ranger School grad speaks to cadets at MWI eventBy John AmbleModern War Institute

U.S. Army Capt. Shaye Haver spoke recently at an event sponsored by the Modern War Institute at West Point. In 2015, Haver and Capt. Kristen Greist became the first women ever to graduate from the U.S. Army’s grueling Ranger School. They also later became the Army’s first female infantry officers.

During the event, Haver recounted her experiences in Ranger School and as an infantry officer, offering advice to nearly 200 cadets, many of whom will soon graduate and follow her into the infantry.

She discussed her preparation for Ranger School and encouraged cadets to make the most of their time at the academy by working hard to develop the physical fitness they would need not just to complete Ranger School successfully, but to succeed in the Army more generally.

“Go out and push yourselves every chance you get,” she recommended. “Do it, so when you get to the point (in Ranger School) when you don’t think you can go on, you can say ‘I’ve done something like this before.’”

But she also warned the cadets to learn about the importance of mental preparation.

“You can do and ruck march for days,” she said, “but you also have to prepare your mind.”

Haver reflected on what she learned about leadership and teamwork during the three phases of Ranger School, and what it meant to her to earn the Ranger tab. She reiterated to cadets the importance of preparing themselves

individually, but reminded them that all of the events they would be graded on would be completed as platoons and squads.

“You’re not the one who’s going to get you your tab,” she said. “Your guys are going to get it for you. So it’s about leadership.”

Asked about her decision to transition from the aviation branch to the infantry, she spoke with pride about the opportunities to lead Soldiers in the Army’s ground fighting force. Haver also said that mentorship has played a large role in her decision to challenge herself by attending Ranger School, her preparation for the challenge, and her later decision to switch branches. She acknowledged the importance of mentorship across the Army, encouraging cadets not to wait for potential mentors to find them.

“You have to seek mentors out,” she said.But she also cautioned cadets that

mentorship has to be a two-way relationship. “You can’t expect them to mentor you

without also giving back,” Haver said. The way to do that, she added, is to go on and do your best in the Army and, when the opportunity arises, go on to mentor junior officers yourself.

Haver also spoke about her experience and the recognition that being one of the first two women to complete Ranger School and become infantry officers brought with it.

“I understood the weight of what we were doing,” she said.

But she didn’t anticipate the effect it would have on her personally, and she wasn’t fully prepared for the publicity or notoriety. But she

handles it, she said, by reminding herself that doing so is part of her job as an Army officer.

Haver paid tribute to Griest, who transitioned from the military police branch to the infantry and took command of a company last year. Haver will soon follow suit. She is currently assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, and is

scheduled to take command of a rifle company later this spring.

She finished by strongly encouraging anybody who has the chance to go to Ranger School to do so. Doing so, even for those not serving in combat branches, would strengthen any Army leader, she said.

Capt. Shaye Haver recounted her experiences in Ranger School and currently as an infantry officer at a recent event sponsored by the Modern War Institute at West Point. In 2015, Haver and Capt. Kristen Greist became the first women ever to graduate from the U.S. Army’s grueling Ranger School. They also later became the Army’s first female infantry officers. Haver offered advice to nearly 200 cadets, many of whom will soon graduate and follow her into the infantry. Courtesy Photo

By John AmbleModern War Institute

To a certain generation he is simply known as “Hawkeye.” The celebrated M*A*S*H actor and author Alan Alda delivered a talk organized by the Modern War Institute to a packed house of roughly 150 cadets and faculty Feb. 27. He discussed the importance of communication and emphasized the role of empathizing with your audience and humans’ innate ability to read others’ minds. These are improvisational skills he learned and honed decades ago as a stage actor.

“We have a better sense than any other animal to read others’ minds and have an acute sense of communication,” Alda said. “With Neanderthals, what happened in cave 12 stayed in cave 12.”

An important part of communicating, he added, is telling a story, which raises the stakes of one’s point. To illustrate this, he brought a member from the audience, filled a glass of water, and ask him to walk across the stage to pour it in a pitcher, claiming a fictional village would perish if he spilled a drop.

The audience was fixated as the Army officer walked gingerly across the stage with the cup of water, despite knowing that there was no village and it was all a story.

Another common mistake, Alda cautioned, is assuming your listener has the same knowledge as you do. To illustrate this point, he asked an audience member to tap out the beat of a popular song on a note card and have them guess the song. Only a few people out of a several hundred accurately guessed the song (it was “God Bless America”).

When telling a story, “don’t leave out the melody,” he said. “The melody has all the juice.”

Finally, Alda emphasized the role of emotion in effective communication.

“Any kind of emotion creates a memory that last, whether fear, joy or disgust,” he said.

Alda, author of the new book “If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?,” has been an active proponent of communicating science more effectively to lay audiences. When it comes to diplomacy and matters of war and peace, he said it was doubly important to have empathy.

“War represents the greatest breakdown in communication we have,” he said. “To avoid war, we have to communicate better.”

Cadets took his lesson to heart. “I know we can all benefit from the improv techniques he

uses,” Class of 2020 Cadet Liam Neary said. “It’s important that we can disseminate information in a way they understand and with no emotion.”

Alda joked that some in the audience might be wondering why West Point invited an actor to teach cadets how to communicate, noting “they’ve taught you everything you need to know to be an officer. Now I’ll teach you how to act like one.”

Actor and author Alan Alda spoke to cadets about the importance of communication and emphasized the role of empathizing with your audience. Courtesy Photo

5 March 8, 2018Pointer View IN FOCUS: CADET ACTIVITIES2017-18 cadet club activities

Taekwondo: The Army West Point Taekwondo team traveled to Princeton, New Jersey, Feb. 25 for its first Eastern Collegiate Taekwondo Conference tournament of the semester, securing second-place overall in Division 1 Taekwondo.

In the Women’s Black Belt Division, Cadets Taylor Reim, Nicole Nettles and Ashley Rivera won gold for sparring, defeating the Cornell A1 team.

The Men’s A1 sparring team consisting of Cadets Matthew Galea, Ryan Castilla and Ziwei Peng fought to an exciting finals match with the Navy A1 team, placing second overall in black belt sparring.

The Men’s A3 sparring team consisting of Cadets Tae Young Kim, Jordan Nettles and Eli Eichenberger placed third in black belt sparring.

Throughout the tournament, the team saw great performances from Galea, Reim, Rivera and Anthony Chargualaf for knocking out at least one of their opponents throughout the day.

In the B Divisions, the Men’s B1 sparring team of Cadets Andy Vu, Travis Phelan and Benjamin Turner placed second after a close fight with the Duke B1 team. Although the team was unable to bring home the first place trophy, it highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of each fighter as well as allow new fighters to get a taste of what to expect at a Taekwondo tournament.

Class o f 2018 Cadets Brandon Wilson and Ahmad Bradshaw (speaking) brief students at a high school in Chicago during the West Point Leadership, Ethics and Diversity in STEM (LEADS) Workshop. The goal of the annual workshop, which is done in many cit ies across the country, is to help students realize the key role ethical leadership and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) competence play in becoming e f fec t ive leaders. The students who successfully completed the workshop received certificates and top student teams received awards. Courtesy Photo

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westpoint_usma: #ICYMI: The Corps celebrated the 216th anniversary of Founders Day with a spirited dinner featuring videos from Old Grads around the world, class trivia, a costume contest and remarks from both the youngest and oldest Grads on post. (Photo by Cadet Alex Werden)

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ANNOUNCEMENTSWest Point Commissary closure

The West Point Commissary will be closed April 1 for Easter.

Department of Physical Education community fitness session

The Department of Physical Education is continuing its community fitness sessions during the winter.

The next general fitness activity and location is Combatives, March 21 at the Combatives Room, second floor of Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center.

West Point Half MarathonThe Army West Point Marathon team is hosting the eighth

annual West Point Half Marathon Fallen Comrades Run at 9 a.m. March 25 at West Point. A kids run is scheduled for 9:20 a.m.

The race includes chip timing, a technical race shirt, finisher’s medal, post-race snacks and category prizes.

To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/WestPoint/FallenComradesHalf Marathon.

Substitute teachers needed in HFFM DistrictThe Highland Falls–Fort Montgomery Central School

District seeks substitute teachers in all content areas and grade levels to work in the 2017-18 school year.

New York State certification is preferred, but not mandatory. Applicants should have at a minimum, a high school degree. Applicants should have a happy, positive, nurturing

personality and enjoy working with students. Candidates will also be required to provide New York State

TEACH fingerprint clearance. Applicants should apply through the online application

system at www.olasjobs.org.

Disabled American Veterans golf outingThe fifth annual Disabled American Veterans golf outing is

scheduled for June 14 at West Point Golf Course. It starts with registration at 7 a.m and a Captain’s Choice

Scramble at 8 a.m. Dinner and award presentation follow immediately after the outing. All golfers are welcomed.

Instrument driveHave instruments that you don’t use or need anymore? The

Highland Falls Intermediate School Band program needs your help. Contact musicalinstrumentdrive2017@gmail.com if you have a used instrument that you would like to donate.

Instruments needed include flute, trumpet, clarinet, tuba, trombone, any saxophone, bassoon, bass clarinet, oboe, French horn or percussion instruments.

West Point Lending Library

OUTSIDE THE GATES

EDUCATION and WORKSHOPS

The West Point Community Lending Library at 126 Washington Road is located on the second floor.

WPFH library has a variety of books to choose from, such as children’s books, drama, history, mystery, best sellers, biographies, etc. The library is now open during business hours everyday and is ready for visitors to come check out books, study, do homework or stay and enjoy its tranquil reading room.

Little Free LibraryHazel Calway, a fifth grader at West Point Middle School

and an avid reader, started a Little Free Library, located at 306D Alexander Place on West Point.

The purpose of the LFL is to share books, bring people together and create communities of readers.

The Little Free Libraries are small, front-yard book exchanges numbering 50,000 around the world in 70 countries.

The mission of the LFL is to encourage children to read during the fall months. Hazel’s LFL is open 24 hours, seven days a week. To learn more, visit littlefreelibrary.org.

Christ’s Passion in Art and The Cloisters’ Collection lecture

Lenten program, “Christ’s Passion in Art and The Cloisters’ Collection” by Joan Quinn, art history lecturer, takes place at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Cornwall Presbyterian Church, 222 Hudson Street, Cornwall on Hudson.

The lecture is free and open to the public. A follow-on tour of The Cloisters takes place March 20 and 24.

For details, call 845-534-2903 or email cloisters@cornwallpresbyterian.org.

Volkssport Club at West Point WalkThe Volkssport Club at West Point will walk the Beacon trail

Saturday. Meet at 10 a.m. to register at the Yankee Clipper Diner, 397 Main Street in Beacon, New York.

There are two 5K loops at Mount Beacon and Beacon waterfront. Historic buildings, antique stores, restaurants, specialty shops and Hudson River views are on the trails.

The walk is free. The walk is difficult for strollers and wheelchairs. For details, call 845-424-3261 or visit www.avaclubs.org/West Point.

Rummage SaleThe Cornwall Presbyterian Church is having a rummage

sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 17. The sale includes clothes, accessories, toys and household items. Come search for bargains.

The church is located at 222 Hudson Street (Route 218), Cornwall-on-Hudson.

For de ta i l s , ca l l 845-534-2903 or v is i t www.CornwallPresbyterian.org.

Cornwall Nature Museum to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Snakes

The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with St. Patrick’s Day Snakes at the Museum’s Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson, at 10 a.m. March 17.

Legend says that Ireland has no snakes because St. Patrick chased them into the sea and banished them from the island forever. Museum educators will separate fact from fiction about this story and everything “snake.” Then meet some of our favorite snake friends.

There is a nominal fee. Enjoy free same day admission to the Wildlife Education Center after paid attendance to this program. For details, visit hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506, ext. 204.

Holy Innocents Thrift Shop in Highland Falls The Highland Falls Holy Innocents Thrift Shop at 401 Main

Street, Highland Falls, is open to the public. Come find a great selection of clothes, books, sports

equipment, jewelry and other household items. The shop is open Wednesdays (3:30-5:30 p.m.), Thursdays (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) and Saturdays (10 a.m.-1 p.m).

Additionally, the shop accepts gently used clothes, DVDs, jewelry, and small household and kitchen items.

Lighthouse Christian AssemblyThe Lighthouse Christian Assembly cordially invites the West

Point community to join its family of fellowship and worship at 10 a.m. Sundays at 134 Old State Road, Highland Falls.

It provides a family atmosphere for cadets, Soldiers, family members and the community. If you are in need of transportation, contact Robby at 845-661-0339 by 9 a.m. on the Sunday morning you plan to attend. The van picks up at Grant Circle.

Army Career Skills ProgramThe Army’s Career Skills Program (CSP) prepares Soldiers

for civilian employment through first-class apprenticeships, on-the-job training, job shadowing, internships and employment skills training.

Soldiers are eligible to participate in an Army CSP up to 180 days prior to separation from the Army and after completion of the mandatory five-day SFL-TAP workshop.

The use of permissive temporary duty (PTDY) to attend a CSP more than 50 miles away from the Soldier’s duty station may be granted at the commander’s discretion.

Interested transitioning service members can contact Drew Mierva at drew.mierva@usma.edu or stop by the Army Education Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Army Career Tracker ‘Lunch and Learn Sessions’HQDA G3/5/7 is conducting virtual Army Career Tracker

(ACT) “Lunch and Learn Sessions” every Wednesday at 1 p.m. The sessions are designed to benefit careerists in all career

programs at all levels and grades, enabling them to better leverage ACT for professional development.

Visit the CP29 page in ACT for training, education and professional development opportunities at https://actnow.army.mil. “Like” CP29’s new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ArmyCP29/.

Army Education Center College courses are offered through the Army Education

Center at West Point, located at 683 Buckner Loop.Undergraduate classes: • Mount Saint Mary College—Call Shari Seidule at 845-446-

0535 or email sharon.seidule@msmc.edu; and• Saint Thomas Aquinas—Call Gina Funaro at 845-398-4102

or email gfunaro@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 jheiney@jjay.cuny.edu; and

• 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.

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

Personnel Testing 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 845-938-3360 or email gwenn.wallace@usma.edu for details or an appointment.

Employee Assistance Program

West Point Garrison offers an Employee Assistance Program that provides free and confidential counseling for civilians, family members and retirees.

The program offers services from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The EAP is located at 656 Eichelberger Road.

For details, call 845-938-1039.

Sunday events at the Cadet ChapelThe upcoming events at the Cadet Chapel through 2018:• Sunday, 2:30 p.m.—Craig Williams, USMA organist/

choirmaster;• March 18, 2:30 p.m.—Colin Mark Andrews, international

touring concert organist and recording artist;• March 25—No recital (preparation for SNS Palm

Sunday);• April 1—No recital (Easter);• April 8, 2:30 p.m.—Bruce Xu, finalist, National Young

Artist Competition in organ performance;• April 15, 2:30 p.m.—Victoria Shields, First Presbyterian

Church, New Canaan, Connecticut.More fall 2018 recitals to be posted when information is

available. Check them out on Facebook at West Point Cadet Chapel Organ Recitals.

Community

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JUST ANNOUNCED

WEST POINT MWR CALENDAR westpoint.armymwr.com

FEATURED EVENT

FOR THE YOUTHS

FOR THE ADULTS

Champagne Sunday BrunchThe Champagne Sunday Brunch is 10 a.m-1 p.m. every

Sunday through Nov. 11 at the West Point Club. Each week the club’s executive chef and his team present

a diff erent menu including action stations and desserts. There is a nominal fee. For details, call 845-938-5120 or

visit www.thewestpointclub.com.

Ski special cadet discount week• Plebe week discount—today-Wednesday.Ski hours are: 3-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.For details on special discounts, call 845-938-8810.

Day trips with Leisure Travel Services • Tuesday—Museums of New York. Leave West Point at

9 a.m. and leave NYC at 3 p.m. Spend the day at a renowned museum of choice including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim, Museum of Natural History or the Manhattan Children’s Museum.

• March 15—Theater Van to Broadway. Leave West Point at 4:30 p.m. and leave NYC at 11 p.m. Purchase half-price theater tickets at the TKTS Booth or enjoy a fun night out on the town.

• March 17—St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Leave West Point at 10 a.m. and leave NYC at 4:30 p.m. Bust out your fi nest green and see New York’s biggest parade as it marches up Fifth Avenue.

• March 28—New York Botanical Gardens or Bronx Zoo. Leave West Point at 9 a.m. and leave the Bronx 3:30 p.m. Visit one of these two acclaimed destinations with free grounds admissions.

• March 31—N.Y. International Auto Show. Leave West Point at 9 a.m. and leave NYC at 4 p.m. Ushering in the latest automotive trends, 2018 N.Y. International Auto Show will showcase an incredible collection of cutting-edge design and

Dinner-To-Go from the West Point Club The Dinner-to-Go program runs Wednesday through Friday. Place your order by 2 p.m. that day and specify pick up time

between 4:30–6:30 p.m. and pick up your meal at the West Point Club’s Benny Havens Lounge.

There is a 15-minute authorized parking for dinner pick up in front of the club. Servings for four or six are available for a nominal fee. For pricing and menu items, visit thewestpointclub.com or call 845-446-5506/5504.

The MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Care Co-Op The MWR Fitness Center CYS Child Co-Op is looking for

new members. The co-op is comprised of CYS eligible patrons with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years who are looking to work out while having their child participate in a volunteer-facilitated childcare. In exchange for their child’s participation, co-op members agree to support other members and assist with the supervision of children during co-op hours.

If you are interested in participating, contact the CYS Outreach Services Offi ce at 845-938-3969.

FOR THE FAMILIESWest Point Arts & Crafts Classes

West Point Arts & Crafts offers framing, engraving, instructional programming, custom gifts and private events such as birthday parties. West Point Arts & Crafts also off ers classes. Upcoming classes include:

• Tuesday—Pint Sized Picasso, 3:30-4:30 p.m.;• March 15—Little Impressionists, 10:30-11 a.m.;• March 24—Teen Drop-in, 10 a.m.-noon.There is a minimal fee for the classes. Advance

registration is required. For details, call 845-938-4812 or visit westpointartsandcrafts.com.

Shamrock 5K & March Mustache CompetitionCome out to the MWR Fitness Center for its Shamrock 5K

on March 17. The race starts at 8 a.m.Register online at tiny.cc/Shamrock5k or at the MWR

Fitness Center during operating hours. There will be prizes awarded to various age groups. Celebrate

March Mustache with a “Stache Call.” Enter the “Mustache Contest” by having the best mustache.

For details, call 845-938-6490.

Horseback riding lessonsThe Morgan Farm horseback riding lesson program is now

open. Lessons are available for beginners through advanced, ages 5 and up. Lesson packages are available.

For more details, call 845-938-3926.

2018 Round Pond ReservationsRound Pond reservations for 2018 are ongoing for all eligible

personnel. Reservations can be made between noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday by calling 845-938-8811.

extraordinary innovation. There is a nominal transportation free for all trips. For details and to book your trip, call 845-938-3601.

Unit Intramural Volleyball LeagueThe MWR Sports Offi ce will conduct the 2018 West Point

Unit Intramural Volleyball League. Sign-ups will continue until Wednesday. All games will be

played at Arvin Gymnasium second fl oor courts. To sign up, contact jim.mcguinness@usma.edu or call 845-938-3066.

Road Ride WednesdaysRoad Ride Wednesdays take place at 5:40 a.m. at the MWR

Fitness Center. Road Ride is an indoor spin-bike class focused on channeling the sport of road cycling.

SPD clipless shoes are welcome. Bike fi t and set-up start at 5:30 a.m. Use the group dynamic to access individual breakthrough in peak performance, wellness and sustainable fi tness. For more details, call 845-938-6490.

MWR Knight Runner ShuttleNeed a ride to any FMWR facility and the AAFES Exchange?

Call the Knight Runner Shuttle service from 3-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, for a minimal fee per ride.

Last call for pick-up must be made before 7:30 p.m.Must be 18 or older to ride. For details, call 845-938-0140.

Spring break at Morgan Farm KennelGot plans for spring break? What about your pets? Morgan

Farm is now taking reservations for spring break.Dog grooming is also available. For reservations and details,

call 845-938-3926.

SAC Summer Camp RegistrationWest Point School Age Center’s Summer Camp Care

registration is ongoing now. You can register your children through militarychildcare.com.

Children in grades K-5 registered with CYS Services are eligible for the camp. SAC off ers summer camp care during the months of June through September. Hours of Summer Camp operations are 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

CYS babysitter training CYS will be off ering the next CYS Sitters class April 7. This

course is designed to familiarize teens with the responsibilities of babysitting and also teach skills and techniques needed for sitters to become competent and caring.

Students will receive training materials and a certifi cate of completion. This program is designed to help middle school and teenaged youth learn what it takes to be a responsible, caring, trustworthy, competent, capable and safe babysitter.

Students are also placed on the garrison-wide babysitting referral list so that parents requesting a babysitter from the CYS Services referral list can feel comfortable knowing that their babysitters are adequately trained to CYS Services standards.

For more details, call 845-938-4458/0939.

Wee Ones Open Play GroupWee Ones Open Play Group welcomes children (infants

through 4 years old) and a parent from 9:30-11 a.m. every Monday at the Youth Center Gymnasium, Building 500, across from West Point Schools. It is a time for the children to play, learn and make new friends. Pre-registration is not required. There’s always something fun happening at Wee Ones.

For the mos t up- to -da te de ta i l s , ca l l Fami ly Advocacy at 845-938-3369 or go to www.facebook.com/WestPointArmyCommunityService.

Wee ReadWee Read welcomes children (infants through 4 years old)

and a parent at 9-10 a.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Army Community Service (ACS) Resiliency Center, second floor of Building 626, near Buff alo Soldier Field.

Wee Read introduces children to basic literacy skills, books and reading. Pre-registration is not required.

For the mos t up- to -da te de ta i l s , ca l l Fami ly Advocacy at 845-938-3369 or go to www.facebook.com/WestPointArmyCommunityService.

Part Day Preschool openingsSpaces are still available in the Stony Child Development

Center Tuesday and Thursday session of Part Day Preschool. The class hours are 9 a.m.-noon.

The program utilizes the creative curriculum to facilitate the development of social, emotional, literacy, fi ne and gross motor skills. Fees are based upon total family income. A USDA CACFP approved snack is served each day.

For details, contact Parent and Outreach Services at 845-938-4458.

School Age Center’s After School ProgramsThe School Age Center off ers programs with several diff erent

themes and activities for grades kindergarten through fi fth grade. If you are interested in a before and after school program for

your school age child, please sign up today. The School Age Center also off ers hourly activities for

children who would like to come on an hourly or daily basis. For details, call the Lee Area CYS Facility front desk at

845-938-8530.

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Friday—“Den of Thieves,” R, 7:30 p.m.Saturday—“The Post,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m.March 16—“Winchester,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m.March 17—“The Commuter,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m.(For movie details and updated schedules, visit http://www.aafes.com/exchange-stores/Movie-Guide/showtimes-West-Point.htm.)

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

Keller CornerDental Health Day at West Point Elementary School

The U.S. Army Dental Health Activity (DENTAC), in partnership with Colgate-Palmolive, is offering free dental screenings courtesy of the “Colgate Dental Van” from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 6 at the West Point Elementary School (in the 15-minute parking lot).

Screenings will be for children ages 3 to 12 years old.

The Colgate Dental Van, which travels the United States to help raise awareness about the importance of children’s dental health, features friendly visuals to help create a fun and less intimidating dental ‘screening experience.’

With two child-sized dental chairs aboard, Colgate’s Bright Smiles, Bright Futures screens two children at a time. The average denta l screening las ts approximately two minutes.

With the support of volunteer dental professionals, children ranging from 3 to 12 years of age can receive free dental check-ups, treatment referrals (if needed), and learning materials that include a tube of Colgate kid’s toothpaste, a Colgate kid’s toothbrush and brushing instructions.

For children who are in need of treatment or who do not have a dentist, the volunteer dental professionals can provide referrals so they can visit a dentist in their area and take care of any issues and maintain a healthy mouth.

This event is open to West Point students and West Point home-schooled students.

Children, who are receiving a screening, will have to have a permission slip, signed by a parent, prior to the day of the screening. Permission slips can also be obtained the day of the event.

KACH OBU to provide Childbirth Education Courses

The Keller Army Community Hospital Obstetric Unit will be providing Childbirth Educat ion Courses—May/June 2018 Session. Topics include, but are not limited to, what to expect during labor, pain control options, newborn care and breastfeeding.

If this is your first baby and/or you

are due before September, this class series is for you. Participants must be DOD beneficiaries.

The Childbirth Education Course sessions are scheduled from 6-9:30 p.m. May 23, 30 and June 6 on the fourth floor classroom at KACH.

To register and/or get details, contact Keller’s Obstetrics Unit at 845-938-3210.

KACH main entrance closed; temp entrance through Allgood

The main entrance into Keller Army Community Hospital is closed, due to hospital renovations.

The Brian D. Allgood Ambulatory Clinic’s entrance will temporarily be the primary entrance into the hospital during the renovations, between 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

The front desk in the Allgood Clinic will be staffed, during the designated times, to provide assistance to our beneficiaries.

From 6 p.m.-6 a.m., Monday through Friday, and during the weekends, the primary entrance to the hospital—or to the Pharmacy—will be through the Emergency Department doors.

Due to this temporary entrance change, patient parking will be shifted to the back parking area—closest to the Allgood Clinic. All parking beyond the Allgood turnaround will be for patients, permit and handicapped parking.

Handicapped parking will be designated in blue.

Signage will be provided to assist with identifying patient parking.

• Bake a Personal Pizza: Take and bake personal pizza at 126 Washington Road from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The kids will prepare mini-personal pizzas and load on a variety of toppings to choose from.

They will create them onsite and then take home to bake. To register for this event, email jgellman@bbcgrp.com with your child’s name and age by today.

• St. Patrick’s Day celebration: West Point Family Homes invites you to enjoy Irish music and learn the Irish jig with Ms. Desrae.

Afterward, we will have a St. Patty’s Day craft and Scavenger Hunt. The event is 10-11:30 a.m. March 16 at B126 Washington Road.

To register, email jgellman@bbcgrp.com by Tuesday with the number children.

Don’t forget to wear green attire.

• Group discussion: Northeast Doulas will present a discussion group geared toward pregnancy, parenthood and women from 9:30-

11 a.m. March 21 at 126 Washington Road. Know that you can feel safe expressing

yourself in this non-judgmental support group. Come alone, with a friend or with your baby. To register, email jgellman@bbcgrp.com by March 19.

• Bach Birthday concert: WPFH LifeWorks will be hosting a community concert featuring Eun Ha Chung (organ, and piano), Craig Williams (organ), Ashley Mendeke (flute), Lois Hicks-Wozniak (saxophone), Matt Wozniak (piano), Anna Pennington (oboe), Alaina Alster (trombone), Jeanne Fox (cello) and a women’s choir to celebrate Johann Sebastian Bach’s birthday at 11:45 a.m. March 21. The concert will be held at the Post Community Chapel, West Point (799 Biddle Loop).

Bach’s birthday, his 333rd, will be celebrated with performances of Bach’s music. WPFH will be hosting a reception after the concert.

To register, email jgellman@bbcgrp.com by March 16.

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Women’s Lacrosse outlasts Siena in OT thriller

Sophomore midfielder Samantha Stewart gets lifted by senior attackman Amy Johnston after Stewart scored the winning goal in overtime of Army West Point’s 17-16 thriller over Siena March 3 at Michie Stadium. Photo Provided by Army Athletic Communications

By Ally KeirnArmy Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Women’s Lacrosse team outlasted Siena, 17-16, in overtime March 3 at Michie Stadium.

The Black Knights improved to 4-2 on the season, while the Saints fell to 0-3.

Army scored the first seven goals of the game, including four in the first four-and-a-half-minutes. Rookie Rilee Scott caged the game’s first two tallies before senior co-captain Amy Johnston recorded a hat trick throughout the first 15 minutes of the contest. She capped the milestone with a woman-up tally with 15:33 remaining in the opening period to hand the Black Knights a seven-goal edge.

The tide turned from there, however, as Siena netted three-consecutive goals prior to the eight-minute mark. With the score at 7-3, an unexpected stoppage forced the players, coaches and spectators to evacuate Michie Stadium for roughly 30 minutes. The Saints were unphased by the delay as they put another shot into the cage to make it a 7-4 game.

The Black Knights answered with a quick pair from Scott and Johnston, but Siena matched that output in the final two minutes of the half to

enter the break with Army leading, 10-6.The Cadets opened the second half much

like they did the first; by scoring. Rachel Hornick netted back-to-back scores before Manuela Cortes pushed Army’s lead to 12-6.

The Saints, who were persistent throughout the entire game, came all the way back by scoring 10 of the next 12 goals to take a 16-14 lead with 8:28 remaining.

Johnston connected with Maddie Miller for her fifth strike of the game to slow the Saints’ roll and bring Army within one with just under seven minutes remaining. Samantha Stewart followed with the game-tying goal with 5:50 on the clock to knot things up at 16-apiece. The two sides duked it out for the remainder of the period, but neither side could manage to put the game away.

In overtime, a highly-contested draw control made its way into Stewart’s stick after bouncing around off of Army and Siena players for nearly 30 seconds. Alexis Deaken, who led the Saints in goals (4), assists (3) and points (7) on the afternoon, was whistled for an infraction that handed the Black Knights a golden opportunity.

The Black Knights possessed the ball into their offensive zone and cycled it along the perimeter until Stewart cut in from the left side

of the field. Miller had the ball behind the cage and hit the sophomore midfielder on the back post for the game-winning score.

Johnston scored a career- and game-best five goals, while Hornick and Scott added hat tricks for the Black Knights. Miller and Mikayla Bergin dished out a team-high three assists, while Miller and Stewart were the only Black Knights to post a goal and an assist in the contest. Johnston added a game-high eight draw controls.

Army highlights and game notes • The Black Knights have scored the first

goal in five of their first six games.• Army improved to 2-0 all-time in overtime

games after defeating Quinnipiac, 9-8, on the road last season.

• Johnston’s career-high five goals was the ninth hat trick of her career and first of the season.

• She extended her scoring streak to 12 games.

• Hornick posted her 12th-career hat trick and second of the year.

• Scott notched her first-career hat trick.• Miller documented multiple points for the

sixth straight game.

• The Pittsford, New York, native recorded her 25th-career point.

• Stewart earned her third multi-point game of the year.

• The Black Knights held advantages in shots (37-24), ground balls (13-11), draw controls (25-9) and turnovers (9-13).

sPorts

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Six Black Knight wrestlers place at EIWAsBy Stephen WaldmanArmy Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Wrestling team saw six of its grapplers on the podium at the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association Championships as it finished eighth with 56.5 points on Sunday in Hempstead, New York.

Sophomores Lucas Weiland and Ben Harvey highlighted the group with fourth-place finishes and earning the team’s two bids to the NCAA Championships.

Army highlights and game notes • Weiland and Harvey qualified for the

NCAA tournament for the first time in their careers.

• The Black Knights finished in the top 10 for the fourth straight season and in every season since 1991-92 except for 2013-14.

• Harvey notched his fifth win over a ranked opponent this season in the consolation semifinals.

• Lane Peters earned his first podium finish at the EIWA Championships, placing seventh

at 133 pounds.

How it happened125 poundsTwo-seed Trey Chalifoux (6th): 0-2 (2-2,

MD)Semifinals: L, 7-3 vs. sixth-seed Noah

Baughman (No. 11 Cornell);Cons. semifinals: L, Major Decision, 8-0

vs. fourth-seed Zack Fuentes (No. 25 Drexel);Fifth place: L, default fifth-seed Joe Nelson

(Binghamton). 133 poundsFifth-seed Lane Peters (7th): 1-1 (3-2, MD)Cons. round of 4: L, 10-8 vs. Jonathan

Gomez (Princeton);SeventhPlace: W, 5-0 vs. David Campbell

(Bucknell). 157 poundsEighth-seed Lucas Weiland (4th): 2-1 (4-2,

MD)Cons. round of 4: W, 9-2 vs. Brock Wilson

(Harvard);

Cons. semifinals: W, default vs. third-seed Justin Staudenmayer (Brown);

Third place: L, 5-3 vs. fifth-seed No. 21 Garett Hammond (No. 25 Drexel).

165 poundsSeventh-seed No. 28 Andrew Mendel (8th):

0-2 (2-3, 2 MDs)Cons. round of 4: L, 10-5 vs. Jon Viruet

(Brown);Seventh place: L, 8-5 vs. eighth-seed No.

33 Ebed Jarrell (No. 25 Drexel). 174 poundsThird-seed No. 25 Ben Harvey (4th): 1-2

(3-2, Fall)Semifinals: L, 4-2 vs. second-seed No. 8

Jadaen Bernstein (Navy);Cons. semifinals: W, 1-0 vs. fifth-seed No.

33 Tyrel White (Columbia);Third Place: L, fall at 3:54 vs. fourth-seed

No. 18 Brandon Womack (No. 11 Cornell). 197 poundsSeventh-seed No. 29 Rocco Caywood (7th):

1-1 (3-2, MD)Cons. round of 4: L, 8-3 vs. fifth-seed No.8

Jeric Kasunic (American);Seventh place: W, 7-5 vs. 10th-seed Tucker

Ziegler (Brown). Coaches' corner• Head coach Kevin Ward—”We’re really

excited for our guys that got through to the NCAA Championships. This is a really tough tournament, and we had some guys respond in a strong way. With such a young team, you always get a little nervous on how the guys will respond, but it was those younger wrestlers who really carried the team. That’s a great thing to see. Mendel is an absolute warrior. He suffered an injury against Brown but kept battling and fought like crazy. Hopefully, he gets an at-large bid and has an opportunity to show that fighting spirit at the NCAAs.”

Up next• Weiland and Harvey will compete at the

NCAA Championships on March 15-17 in Cleveland at Quicken Loans Arena.

At 157 pounds, sophomore Lucas Weiland started in the consolation round, but worked his way with two victories to the third-place match where he dropped a 5-3 decision to Drexel’s Garrett Hammond at the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association Championships Sunday in Hempstead, N.Y. Weiland (above) and 174-pound sophomore Ben Harvey earned spots at the NCAA Championships March 15-17. Photo Provided by Army Athletic Communications

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7:05 p.m.—hockey vs. air force, TaTe rink. (aha QuarTerfinaLs)

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march 17noon—men’s Lacrosse vs. hoLy cross, michie sTadium.

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Baseball defeats Boston College, finishes perfect weekendJunior right handed pitcher Sam Messina threw seven innings and allowed just five hits, two walks and one run while striking seven batters in a 11-1 win over Boston College Sunday in Cary, N.C. The Army Baseball team is now 6-4 to begin the 2018 season. Photo Provided by Army Athletic Communications

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march 235 p.m.—men’s Tennis vs. hoLy cross, LichTenberg Tennis cenTer.

march 237 p.m.—Women’s Tennis vs. hoLy cross, LichTenberg Tennis cenTer.

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By Kat CastnerArmy Athletic Communications

The Army West Point Baseball team closed out its three-game neutral site weekend with a perfect 3-0 record after earning an 11-1 victory over Boston College Sunday in Cary, North Carolina.

The Black Knights also defeated Bryant (11-7) on Friday and Niagara (9-5) on Saturday to take the Army West Point Invitational title in Cary.

For the weekend, the Cadets outscored their opponents 31-13 and compiled 36 hits. Army matched its season-high in runs on Sunday, which it first achieved in Friday night’s win over Bryant. The Black Knights (6-4) were also one hit shy of tying their season-best mark.

It was an overall solid performance for the Black Knights on Sunday. Starting pitcher Sam Messina led the Army defense on the hill, allowing just five hits, two walks and one run in his seven innings of work. The junior fanned a season-high seven batters as well.

On the offensive side of things, eight of Army’s nine starters tallied at least one hit. John McKenna led all players finishing 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs.

Drake Titus and Anthony Giachin also added multiple hits in the game, while Matt Hudgins, Josh White and Giachin knocked in two RBI each.

It was a pitchers duel for much of the early going until the Black Knights finally broke through in the bottom of the fourth with two runs.

Jon Rosoff led off the inning with a walk

before McKenna doubled down the left field line to place runners in scoring position.

The Eagles then notched the first out of the frame, but Trey Martin singled during the ensuing at bat to bring Rosoff home from third.

Rookie Giachin followed suit and drilled a single up the middle which allowed Army’s final run of the inning to cross home plate.

Boston College tallied one run back in the fifth to cut the deficit in half, at 2-1.

It remained a one-run game until the Black Knights broke things open in the bottom of the seventh, scoring six runs on three hits and one error.

Two of those six runs came on bases loaded walks drawn by Hudgins and Anfernee Crompton, while two more came from a two-run single up the middle from White.

The Black Knights then tacked on three additional runs in the eighth to ultimately put the game away. Tim Simoes, McKenna, Hudgins and Giachin all recorded singles during that inning.

Army highlights and game notes• Rosoff was the lone Army starter to not

register a hit in the game but did finish with three walks.

• McKenna’s double down the left field line in the bottom of the fourth was the third of the sophomore’s career.

• Army converted on a season-high six stolen bases in the game.

• The Black Knights also posted a season-best mark with 10 RBI.

• Army is currently riding a three-game winning streak.

• Titus and Martin swiped a game-high two bases each to lead the Black Knights’ charge.

• The Black Knights pitching staff compiled 11 strikeouts and two walks. The Eagles finished with 13 and 10, respectively.

• BC used five pitchers in the game, while Army only sent out Messina and Cam Opp.

• Opp had a solid relief outing for the Black Knights, closing out the final 2.0 innings allowing just one hit, while striking out four.

• Messina earned his first win on the hill and he currently sits at 1-1.

• Hurtubise improved his hit-streak to eight-

straight games.• Rosoff has reached base at least once in

each of Army’s 10 games. • The Black Knights gave up just one extra

base hit in the contest with Jake Alu earning a double to left field in the top of the sixth.

Facts & figures• Army finished with 11 runs on 12 hits,

while Boston College compiled just one run off six hits.

• The Eagles were tabbed with the game’s only two errors.