On March 16, 1802, President Thomas Jefferson signed legislation founding the United States Military Academy, creating one of the oldest military service academies in the world. Throughout March, West Point Societies across the globe are celebrating the founding of our Rockbound Highland Home. Check out a video from WPAOG’s President and CEO Todd Browne ’85 and watch other videos provided by WPAOG to support your Societies’ celebrations here.

In 2021, the Long Gray Line and friends and families of West Point gave with loyalty, with generosity, and with unwavering support, raising $55.3 million in cash receipts for the Academy and WPAOG. Your gifts and participation strengthen the Academy’s Margin of Excellence programs for cadets, sustain the traditions that pay tribute to generations of West Point graduates, and allow for new opportunities that would not have been possible otherwise. Video.

The Class of 2025 crest unveiling occurred in the Mess Hall during the Plebe Parent Banquet on March 5, with nearly 2,000 parents and guests in attendance. Class officers explained the crest's intricate details and symbology, which will represent their class in perpetuity. Four members of the 50-Year-Affiliate Class of 1975 attended the event and presented the Class of 2025 with a framed copy of the ’75 crest, from which they drew significant inspiration for their design. The 50-Year Affiliates in attendance were: Dr. William F. Crain, COL (R) Thomas R. Noreen, COL (R) Richard A. Hoefert, and COL (R) John M. Uhorchak. Read more.

From May 1-5, 2022, the West Point Challenge (WPC) will take the place of the All Academy Challenge and will now allow former cadets, friends, surviving spouses, and parents to join in on the fun and competition. The mission is the same—support your class, favorite department, sports team, club, and/or program during the five-day period. This year, we also invite you to become a #WestPointChallenge Ambassador. West Point Challenge Ambassadors help create excitement about the WPC both before and during the challenge—not only by making a personal gift but also by encouraging others to get involved. Ambassadors who secure three donors (themselves and two others) through their Custom Giving Link will receive an exclusive pair of Army “A” socks! All you need is You + 2! Learn more.

Registration is open for the fourth West Point Women’s Conference, April 7-9, 2022.  We hope you can join us in celebrating the achievements of over 6,000 West Point Women and counting. All are welcome to attend. Register here. Registration closes on March 27. For event sponsorships opportunities, click here.

The latest episode of the WPAOG podcast features a conversation between Dr. Scott Parsons, Character Education Integrator for the Military Program at West Point, and Dr. Tom Harrison, Director of Education at the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues at the University of Birmingham. In this episode of the WPAOG ‘Character Cut’ series, Dr. Harrison talks about how he coined the term ‘cyber-phronesis,’ its relevance at West Point in training young leaders, and the models he came up with for cultivating character in children. He also talks about how to cultivate character in your children so they can flourish online. Listen.

The West Point Parents Fund (WPPF) provides essential unrestricted funding that strengthens the Margin of Excellence at West Point. The 2022 WPPF campaign launched this month with a letter from BG (R) Peter M. Dawkins '59, who said, “As another year begins, I reflect on the powerful ability of the Long Gray Line to come together in support of one another and to serve our nation. I also watch with admiration and pride as a new class of cadets graduates and I find these new graduates to be nothing short of extraordinary.” Read the full letter and learn more.

Are you looking for the perfect destination for your annual family trip? We can help! Through the WPAOG Travel Program, you can join fellow West Point graduates and their families on beautiful excursions that span the entire globe. Plan your trip today. Learn more.

The Army West Point Department of Athletics landed 48 spots on the Patriot League’s 2021-22 Fall Academic Honor Roll. Each of the department’s five teams that competed in the Patriot League in the fall of 2021 placed cadet-athletes onto the list, which celebrates students for their outstanding dedication to academic excellence. Students must have a minimum 3.20 GPA from the fall 2021 semester to be eligible. This fall’s honor roll is comprised of 583 women across four sports and 514 men recognized in three sports. Read more.

The deadline for ordering diploma and commission frames in time for graduation is quickly approaching—order by April 15 to receive by Graduation 2022. Our diploma and commission frames are made in the USA and ship directly to you from our vendor. The frames are custom to West Point with removal back to make inserting the diploma and commissioning certificate easy. Special 10% savings when you purchase both frames together. Order yours now at WPAOGGiftshop.com.