West Point Donor Stories
Class of 1972 Presents its 40th Reunion Gift to West Point
West Point’s Class of 1972, in commemoration of its 40th reunion, has generously given a gift of $3,000,000 to the Superintendent’s Endowment. This gift is the largest unrestricted class gift in Academy history.
The Superintendent’s Endowment exists to provide the flexibility to direct funding where it’s needed most. The Superintendent can direct needed funds to any of West Point’s major activities where federal funding is not currently available, ensuring that cadets have access to a wide range of opportunities and resources. The Superintendent’s Endowment supports co-curricular clubs, academic trips, research projects, cultural immersion trips, capstone projects, and academic conferences. Such opportunities are truly what define the “margin of excellence” and are what make West Point the nation’s top college and the world’s renowned leadership development institution.
Class President Colonel (Retired) Rolly Dessert and Fundraising Chairman Colonel (Retired) John Northrop represented the “Proud and True” on the field during the Army vs. Northern Illinois game on September 15. Joining them was the President and CEO of the West Point Association of Graduates, Colonel (Retired) Robert L. McClure. Accepting on behalf of West Point was the 58th Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, Lieutenant General David H. Huntoon, Jr.
Since graduation, members of the Class of 1972 have given $6 million dollars to West Point; over $3.5 million of that was raised since their 35th Reunion in 2007. With 50 major donors giving over $25,000 each, and a Class participation percentage of almost 60%, this was truly a “Proud and True” team effort.
Class of 1962 Gives $1.5 Million to West Point
The Class of 1962 presented their 50th reunion gift of $1.5 million to the Superintendent of the United States Military Academy in support of the Class of 1962 Fitness Room Endowment.
The “62 Room" was originally dedicated in 1992. In 2009, the Class of 1962 helped expand and refurbish the facility that houses weight machines, exercise mats, and balance and stretching equipment. Also in 2009, the Class created a maintenance endowment for the fitness room. This last class gift significantly increases the maintenance endowment, which will provide for enhancements and repairs to this great facility in perpetuity.
The “62 Room” is one of the most widely recognized and used facility by today’s cadets.
Two Classes Give to the USMA Cemetery Development Project
The USMA Classes of 1955 and 1968 each recently made gifts of $260,000 to fund six sections of a 28 section Columbaria Wall planned for the USMA Cemetery expansion project.
The West Point Cemetery is a national historical site, a memorial to those who fought and died for this country, and a final resting place for more than 8,000 souls that include former West Point Superintendents, Medal of Honor recipients, professors, wives and children, and of course, soldiers from every war in which the United States has taken part, starting from the Revolutionary War. The Cemetery is a meaningful part of West Point’s history and a lasting tribute to many of the country’s great leaders, where they can rest peacefully with their loved ones and fellow classmates, side by side.
The West Point Association of Graduates extends its thanks to these generous classes!
Class of 1952 Presents $1.2 Million to West Point
The Class of 1952 presented their 60th reunion gift of $1.2 million to the Superintendent of the United States Military Academy in support of the Class of 1952 Distinguished Guest Lecture Series Endowment in the Department of Social Science.
The Class of 1952 Distinguished Lecture Series Endowment ensures that we can always bring exceptional policy makers, military leaders, academic scholars, business experts, and others to West Point to enrich cadets’ intellectual development and truly connect the theory that we teach in the classroom with practice.
Courage Never Quits: Class of 1986
Presents a 25th Reunion Gift to West Point
The USMA Class of 1986 presented a gift of $1,092,757 to the Superintendent’s Endowment on the occasion of their 25th Reunion.
Lieutenant Colonel Roger Carstens, Mr. Kevin Kimzey, and Mr. Joseph DePinto represented the Class on the field during the snowy and victorious Army vs. Fordham game on October 29, 2011. Joining them was the President and CEO of West Point Association of Graduates, Colonel (Retired) Robert L. McClure. Accepting on behalf of West Point was the 58th Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, Lieutenant General David H. Huntoon, Jr.
The Superintendent’s Endowment exists to provide the flexibility to direct funding where it’s needed most. The Superintendent can direct needed funds to any of West Point’s major activities where federal funding is not currently available, ensuring that cadets have access to a wide range of opportunities and resources. The Superintendent’s Endowment supports co-curricular clubs, academic trips, research projects, cultural immersion trips, capstone projects, and academic conferences. Such opportunities are truly what define the “margin of excellence” and are what make West Point the nation’s top college and the world’s renowned leadership development institution.
Since they graduated, members of the Class of 1986 have given more than $2.15 million dollars to West Point; almost $1.4 million of that was raised since their 20th Reunion in 2006.
Professionally Done:
Class of 1971 Presents a 40th Reunion Gift
West Point’s Class of 1971, in commemoration of its 40th reunion, has generously given a gift of $1,200,000 to West Point for Thomas Jefferson Hall Cadet Library and Learning Center, the Directorate of Cadet Activities’ Cadet Club Sports Endowment, and the West Point Combating Terrorism Center. The Class is currently raising a total of $2.0625 million for these three Academy needs, and will wrap up its campaign in the summer of 2013.
The Competitive Club Sports Endowment will provide long-term funding so that every cadet has access to myriad opportunities to hone their leadership skills, train their minds and bodies, and pursue their passions.
The West Point Combating Terrorism Center was established in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001, with the mission of arming current and future leaders with the intellectual tools needed to defeat and deter terrorist threats.
Thomas Jefferson Hall Cadet Library and Learning Center is the centerpiece of an academic program designed for the young 21st century warrior, and the Class of 1971 will be prominently recognized as cadets and visitors enter the side entryways.
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Jeff Rock, Class President, and Fundraising Chairman Mr. George Gilmore represented the Class on the field during the Army vs. San Diego State game on September 10, 2011. Joining them was Colonel (Retired) Robert McClure, President and CEO of the West Point Association of Graduates, and accepting on behalf of West Point was Lieutenant General David H. Huntoon, Jr., Superintendent.
Since graduation, members of the Class of 1971 have given more than $5.75 million dollars to West Point; $2.7 million of that was raised since their 35th Reunion in 2006. Forty years later, the Class of 1971 continues to honor its class motto: Professionally Done!
Strength As One: Class of 1981
Presents a 30th Reunion Gift to West Point
The USMA Class of 1981 presented a gift of $750,000 to the Superintendent’s Endowment on the occasion of their 30th Reunion. The Class is currently raising a total of $1,000,000 for this Academy need.
The Superintendent’s Endowment exists to provide the flexibility to direct funding where it’s needed most. The Superintendent can direct needed funds to any of West Point’s major activities where federal funding is not currently available, ensuring that cadets have access to a wide range of opportunities and resources. The Superintendent’s Endowment supports co-curricular clubs, academic trips, research projects, cultural immersion trips, capstone projects, and academic conferences. Such opportunities are truly what define the “margin of excellence” and are what make West Point the nation’s top college and the world’s renowned leadership development institution.
Since they graduated, members of the Class of 1981 have given more than $1.9 million dollars to West Point; almost $1.2 million of that was raised since their 25th Reunion in 2006.
Class of 2001 Presents a 10th Reunion Gift to West Point
West Point’s Class of 2001, in commemoration of its 10th reunion, has generously given a gift of $450,000 to West Point for the Cemetery Development Project and the West Point Combating Terrorism Center Endowment.
The West Point Cemetery is a national historical site, a memorial to those who fought and died for this country, and a final resting place for more than 8,000 souls that include former West Point Superintendents, Medal of Honor recipients, professors, wives and children, and of course, soldiers from every war in which the United States has taken part, starting from the Revolutionary War. These men and women have served West Point, the military, and the country with honor and dedication, and the West Point Cemetery is a place where we in turn can honor and dedicate them.
The West Point Combating Terrorism Center was established in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001, with the mission of arming current and future leaders with the intellectual tools needed to defeat and deter terrorist threats. This internationally renowned center is the first of its kind, connecting academic experts with military leaders and other government agencies to facilitate research, training, education, and policy analysis at both the strategic and tactical levels. At West Point, the center provides the cadets with a cutting-edge curriculum to prepare them for the uncertain security environments they will face upon graduation. This educational program has served as a national model for other institutions developing like courses.
Major Aaron Ashley, Class President, and Class Vice President, Major David Uthlaut represented the Class on the field. Joining them was the President and CEO of West Point Association of Graduates, Colonel (Retired) Robert L. McClure. Accepting on behalf of West Point was the 58th Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, Lieutenant General David H. Huntoon, Jr.
Since graduation, members of the Class of 2001 have given more than $509,000 to West Point; Over $220,000 of that was raised since their 5th Reunion in 2006.
Donor Tribute Day 2011
Every year, West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) hosts an annual Donor Tribute Day to thank and recognize donors who give to the Academy. Donors who give $2,500 annually, $1,000 to the Superintendent’s Annual Fund or to the Long Gray Line Endowment, are invited. In addition, Lifetime Giving Society donors above $100,000 and Cullum Society donors are also invited to partake in the festivities.
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Thank you Exxon Mobil--Annual Matching Gift Contribution
Mark Andreotta ’74 presented Exxon Mobil’s annual matching gift contribution to BG Finnegan during Project’s Day. For more information on multiplying the impact of your gift visit our matching gift program information.
West Point Parents Club to the Class of 2010
On April 8, 2010 during dinner in the Cadet Mess Hall, Colonel Randy Rotte '85, President of the West Point Parents Club of Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia, presented a $25,000 check to members of the Class of 2010. The gift will be deposited in the Class of 2010 gift fund for a future reunion gift to the Academy. Photo: Megan Dill, WPAOG; Randy Rotte, President, WPPC MD-DC-VA; Class of 2010 members: CDT Arron Conley, CDT Matt Archuletta, CDT Walter Arévalo.
Model UN Team Wins 2nd Place at the
World MUN Conference
Our special thank you to Mr. Ken Hicks '74, whose generous financial support made the cadet trip to the World Model UN Conference fully possible.
The West Point Model UN team returned home March 20, 2010 from Taipei, Taiwan after earning a second place finish at the World Model UN conference. The cadets' success was achieved in competition that included nearly 2,000 other students from 200 universities and 48 countries from around the world. Six out of the nine cadets competing won individual committee awards (but were edged out of the first place win by Lahore University of Management Science from Pakistan, which won by a single additional committee award. Interestingly, Lahore University has been West Point's main rival at Worlds for the past four years).
This accomplishment at Worlds caps off a very successful season for the team, which included "Best Delegation" awards at Georgetown, the University of Pennsylvania, and Oxford University in the fall, and a "Best Delegation" win at Harvard Nationals in February.
The following cadets won "diplomacy awards" at Worlds 2010:
James White ('10), representing a member of the Sri Lankan cabinet in a crisis committee addressing the LTTE conflict. Dan Hall ('10), representing India in the International Atomic Energy Agency. Tyler Matthews ('10), representing India in the United Nations Development Programme, Arron Conley ('10) and Elizabeth Constantino ('12) representing India in the Legal Committee. Woo Do ('11), representing India in the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. Jake Haag ('10) and Chris Oblak ('11), representing India in the Special Political Committee, and Alex Thew ('11), representing India in the International Monetary Fund, all did a fantastic job in committee and represented the Academy with distinction.
Without Ken Hicks' generous gift, this Cadet accomplishment could not have happened. Thank you! Go Army!
Because of Them ... Because of You
ADVANCING YOUNG LIVES, ENSURING OUR FUTURE
Gifts to the Superintendent's Annual Fund help develop and strengthen the Academy.
These essential funds fill immediate needs, providing opportunities for out-of-the-classroom
leadership experiences and personal and academic growth.