More than 400 cadet capstone projects were presented on Projects Day. WPAOG was pleased to express our appreciation to our donors by hosting Donor Tribute Day, which allows donors an opportunity to see firsthand the impact they have on capstone projects that represent the best of cadet intellect, creativity, and commitment. Projects Day and many other academic enrichment events like this are made possible by Margin Of Excellence donor support. View photos.

This episode features an interview with CDT Justus Gabriel '24, a Life Science Major. He’s a recipient of the Stamps and Goldwater Scholarships, and plans to pursue a career as an Army physician scientist. In this episode, CDT Gabriel talks about his cadet experience including writing a first author paper, applying for scholarships, and his involvement with the pre-medical program at West Point. Listen to the podcast.

Congratulations to the 48 teams that completed the two-day 2023 Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at West Point. Here’s how the Service Academy teams stacked up:

1. USMA - BLACK TEAM
2. USMA - GOLD TEAM
3. USAFA
6. USMA COMPANY C-1
7. USMA COMPANY F-2
14. USMA COMPANY H-1
22. USMA COMPANY D-2
25. USMA COMPANY F-1
28. USMA COMPANY A-4
30. USMA COMPANY G-4
31. USMA COMPANY G-2
32. USCGA
35. USMA COMPANY B-4
38. USMA COMPANY E-2
45. USMA COMPANY C-2
46. USMA COMPANY F-4
47. USMA PREP SCHOOL

Tomorrow (May 11) is the last day of the West Point Challenge! You have until Taps to maximize participation and $5 or more counts! Don’t miss out on all of the matches and contests going on this week to support your areas of interest: clubs, academic departments, athletics, and class competitions. Donate here or search for @GiveToWestPoint in the Venmo app to give! WestPointChallenge.com

The 17th annual Mike Krzyzewski ’69 Teaching Character Through Sport Awards were presented last week. The Awards recognized six recipients for their outstanding commitment to the development of noble character through athletic participation and leadership. Read more. Listen to the Coach K Podcast.

Congratulations to Class of 2023 CDTs Mercedez Fernandez, Jacob Lapin and Cora Haefner on their selection as the respective Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awardees for their MX400 Pershing Essays. In their First Class year, cadets take the capstone class MX400. The course integrates cadets' experiences, training, and classes into an interdisciplinary study of Officership and the transition from being a cadet to being a commissioned officer in the Profession of Arms. Read more.

The Office of Legal Affairs at NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) presented the Serge Lazareff Prize to BG Shane Reeves ’96. The award letter cites BG Reeves’s major role as a facilitator to urgent and complex legal matters in support of the Allied Command Operations Officer of Legal Affairs, SHAPE and his Director, and notes Reeves’s leadership as the USMA Dean which provides a unique approach to the new threats and challenges faced by NATO. Read more.

Congratulations to CPT Bryce E. Greene ’13 and CPT Adam K. Irons ’14 who were recently selected by The George and Carol Olmsted Foundation as members of the Olmsted Scholar Class of 2024. They join 146 other USMA graduates who have been selected as Olmsted Scholars since 1960! CPT Greene will study in Bucharest, Romania; and CPT Irons will study in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. To date, West Point ranks second among all undergraduate institutions in the U.S. in the number of Olmsted Scholars selected. Read more.

WPAOG has learned we have been awarded four Stevie Awards from the American Business Awards Program in the following categories; awards will be presented in June:

• GOLD: 2022 Entrepreneur Summit
• GOLD: The CONNECT Program
• SILVER: Organization of the Year
• SILVER: 2022 Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms - the Celebration Event

Here's the SOP: Guess where on West Point you’ve seen the image--be specific! Submit the correct answer through our form to have a chance at winning a $25 gift card to the WPAOG Gift Shop! We will randomly select and announce the winner from the correct answers on the last Tuesday of the month. Submit your answer here.

In 2023, the WPAOG Nominating Committee will nominate graduates for five Director positions and six Advisor-at-Large positions. To apply for a nomination, please see the instructions posted on the WPAOG website. Submit your completed applications by July 1. The 2023 election process will conclude on November 14 at 5pm EST, at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Graduates at Herbert Alumni Center. Interested graduates may email Laurie.Fontana@wpaog.org or call 845.446.1523.

Register in-person! Check-in begins at 8:30am in the Independence Foyer of the Hyatt Regency of Crystal City/DC. Learn about the companies attending and the event schedule here. If you’re in the DC area, WPAOG is hosting a happy hour event tonight at the Highline RxR 5-7pm. Come kick off the SACC and connect with fellow USMA alums!

Before each home game, we open our doors to Army Football fans at Herbert Alumni Center for our open house tailgates. Your company can host thousands of tailgaters this fall by joining us before all home games with the “Tailgater” Sponsorship package! Learn more on how to get your brand in front of fans.

We know who’s there – six unique West Point t-shirts bound to take you down memory lane! Big Bites, Area Birds, Cease Work, Take Boards, Double Knock and Class Dismissed, all come to life with whimsical designs meant to give a chuckle and the perfect gifts for roommates, Century Club buddies, newly promoted friends, or that soon to be grad. Take advantage of our Buy 1 Get 1 50% off sale, from now until graduation. Shop online or give us a call: 800.426.4725, M-F/10am-5pm.