The U.S. Corps of Cadets hosted the 500th Night Banquet for the class of 2023 on January 22. The 500th Night Banquet celebrates the class of 2023 having 500 days until graduation and commissioning as Army officers. The guest speaker was LTG Xavier T. Brunson, who spoke about the importance of hope within the ranks of the military and the nation. Photos. Full story.

WPAOG, in partnership with the Highland Falls Intermediate School (HFIS), launched CONNECT—an after-school program to provide students with high-quality experiences that support their academics and expand their interests. The theme of this CONNECT session was discipline, health, and fitness. West Point Cadets participated as mentors, discussing nutrition, instructing volleyball and team handball skills, and leading students in activities. The CONNECT program continues on March 3, expanding to a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math curriculum with an aviation session studying flying drones. Read more.

Army Cadets and Navy Midshipmen met on a different field of friendly strife on February 5, a STEM competition, and beat Navy to win the Army-Navy STEM trophy. Thirty-two high school students from Maryland and Virginia attended this competitive engineering event in Annapolis, led by near-peer cadets and midshipmen. Cadets Cynthia Sun ’25, Caleb Peterson ’25, Keno Deary ’23, and Dhyuti Gopalakrishna ’23, advised by faculty members, led sixteen students on the Army Team through a STEM curriculum that included Website Design, Electric Circuits and Soldering, Robotics Coding, Fluid Dynamics and Rocket Design, Structures and Triangles, and Bridge Building. The Army team won two out of the three competitions (Robots and Rockets).

Participate in this Career Services sponsored event as we hear from Bobby Turner, VP of Diversity & Inclusion - Military Recruiting. On February 10 from 1-2pm EST, he will share the ins and outs of Bank of America’s four military veteran rotational and direct-hire programs available to transitioning and recently separated military. Learn more.

The Army West Point Athletics Association’s Academic Support team has announced its Corps Squad Athletes for January in CDT Aaron Duhart ’22 of Men’s Basketball, CDT Kate Murray ’22 of Women’s Basketball, and Rifle’s CDT Anusha Pakkam ’24. The trio joins ten other scholar-athletes that have been honored during the 2021-22 academic year. Full story.

The WPAOG Brick and Paver Program allows graduates and friends of West Point to etch a meaningful inscription on a brick or paver that will be placed on the historic grounds surrounding the James K. Herbert Alumni Center. This is a great way for graduates and families to leave a legacy behind and commemorate their West Point experience. The next deadline is March 1 for the spring installation. Learn more.

Army West Point Women’s Rugby placed five cadet-athletes on the 2021-22 All-NIRA Division I First Fifteen. Army swept the lock position with CDT Kaylee Cargile ’23 and CDT Naomi Colin ’22 receiving the four and five positions. CDT Julia Riekena ’23 earned a spot as a flanker, while CDT Emma Gamboa ’25 collected the scrumhalf position. CDT Sophia Linder’s ’25 phenomenal first year with the Black Knights earned her a spot on the list as a center. CDT Codi Butt ’23 garnered Honorable Mention for Army. Full story.

The WPAOG Career Services team is excited to reconnect in person with you at our fast-approaching Service Academy Career Conference (SACC), taking place February 24-25 in sunny Jacksonville, FL. Exclusive to service academy grads, this event offers an exceptional multi-day experience featuring guest speakers in more than ten employer-sponsored seminars and opportunities with a wide range of industry-leading employers. Learn more and register now.

Thanks to a strong academic showing during the Fall 2021 semester, Army West Point Women’s Swimming & Diving received Scholar All-America Team honors from the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA). The Black Knights finished the term with a GPA of 3.09 to secure the award for the first time since the spring 2020 semester, an effort led by CDT Sammie Edwards ’22 with a 3.73 GPA. The senior was one of six Cadets to finish with a mark above 3.50. Full story.

Sir/Ma’am, There Are 57 and a Butt Days Until the West Point Women’s Conference!’ The fourth West Point Women’s Conference will occur in-person at West Point and with a virtual component, celebrating the achievements of over 6,000 West Point Women and counting. Registration opens mid-February. Learn more. Event Sponsorship Opportunities.  Support the Women’s Conference Endowment.

Save the Date for the West Point Alumni Glee Club Reunion, July 13-16. The reunion committee has negotiated discounted room rates at three local hotels. Rooms are available on a first come, first served bases, so book soon. Event registration will open in May. Learn more.

WPAOG Entrepreneur Summit will be held in Washington, D.C., October 6-7. Hotel reservations at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor are now open. Stay tuned for a detailed schedule. Registration to open in the Summer. Learn more.

Time is running out to pre-order your class doormat. Our 18 x 30 inch mats are made of natural fibers for strength and durability. Orders close at the end of February with a planned April delivery. Don’t forget to include your class year in the comment section on the checkout page when ordering. If you prefer to shop by phone, give us a call at 800-426-4725 (M-F/10am-5pm). Shop online.