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Alumni Exercises and Distinguished Graduate Awards
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Graduation Week 2016 kicked off on Tuesday, May 17 with the traditional alumni procession across diagonal walk to the statue of Sylvanus Thayer, Class of 1808. The procession was led by LTG(R) Edward Rowny ’41, the oldest graduate present, who placed a wreath at the statue’s base to honor “the father of the U.S. Military Academy.” Then returning graduates, including those from the Classes of 1941, 1946, and 1961, who returned to their alma mater for spring reunions, took their place on the Plain for the Alumni Review. Before the Corps of Cadets passed in review, LTG(R) Larry R. Jordan ’68, WPAOG Chairman, presented medals to the 2016 Distinguished Graduates who also were part of the reviewing party. This year’s Distinguished Graduate Award recipients were: Mr. Louis Gross '54, BG (R) John C. “Doc” Bahnsen Jr. '56, Mr. Joseph B. “Joe” Anderson Jr. '65, Mr. William P. Foley II '67, GEN (R) Richard A. “Dick” Cody '72, and GEN (R) Keith B. Alexander '74. Full Story. Photos.
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USMA Class of 2016 Enters the Long Gray Line
Nearly 30,000 family members, friends, and guests packed West Point’s Michie Stadium on May 21 for the Graduation of the Class of 2016. After getting their diplomas, the grads received their second lieutenant bars (engraved with “66-16”) from members of the Class of 1966, their 50-Year Affiliation Class. Vice President Joe Biden gave the graduation address, and the iconic hat toss at the command of “Class Dismissed!” marked the transition between cadet and officer. Full Story. Photos. VIDEO: WATCH the jubiliation as hats go flying!
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WATCH WPAOG's TEDx Talk: “What Connects West Point Grads”
The first TEDxWestPoint, a cadet-organized TED event, debuted at USMA on April 22. Inspired by the popular TED Talks, TEDx events share TED’s purpose of spreading new ideas through short, powerful talks. WPAOG President & CEO COL(R) Bob McClure ’76 was one of nine cadet, faculty and guest speakers. By popular request, the video of McClure’s TEDxWestPoint Talk “Numbers and West Point” is now available to view online on WPAOG’s Vimeo Channel.
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Get Ready for the All Academy Challenge! Help USMA Beat Navy!
Starting June 1, it’s up to YOU to help us take on the Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine Academies in the 2016 All Academy Challenge! The service academy with the highest alumni participation during the Challenge wins. You can donate online or by calling 845.446.1650/1657, any time between June 1 and June 7. If you would like to donate via check, please ensure it will arrive before June 7 to be counted. All gifts big and small count, so let’s join together and show the strength of the Long Gray Line! GO ARMY! BEAT EVERYONE!
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Order Your West Point Register of Graduates Today!
The 75th Edition of the Register of Graduates & Former Cadets is here! The original and most historic publication of the West Point Association of Graduates has been comprehensively updated in a new, limited edition. Inside this ultimate West Point reference volume is a wealth of information on service to the nation by all 72,413 West Point Graduates from 1802-2015, including 218 graduating class mottos and crests, West Point ancestry/genealogical relationships, USMA leadership, Medal of Honor Graduates and more! Makes a handsome graduation or Father’s Day gift. Order yours today at the WPAOG Gift Shop!
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Relive Memories of the Past Academic Year in Video
Have you seen our 2015-16 videos? Check out our online WPAOG Video library on Vimeo to see our newest work! Here are links to some of this year’s video favorites:
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