Kegelman Named ECAC Robbins Scholar-Athlete Sep 16, 2009
John Kegelman is pursuing his Ph. D. at Stanford University. (Hopkinssports.com)
Maurer makes Army women’s basketball team Sep 8, 2009
Maurer makes Army women s basketball team - Somerset - Daily American. Seven players from seven different states, including former Conemaugh Township Area High School standout Megan Maurer, will join the NCAA Division I Black Knights roster as the team shoots for its sixth-straight winning season in 2009-10. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Report: Gen ed classes get 'D' Sep 3, 2009
Of the 100 schools reviewed, only five received an A: the United States Military Academy; the University of Arkansas; the City University of New York-Brooklyn College; the University of Texas-Austin; and Texas Aersity. One-fourth of the colleges and universities graded in the report received an "F" -- including Ivy League schools such as Brown University, Cornell University and Yale University. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Army Soccer Standouts Named Candidates For Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Sep 1, 2009
Betterbed, has excelled on the pitch, in the classroom and military throughout her career at the United States Military Academy. The Fox Island, Wash. (Patriotleague.com)
Postcard season is over Sep 1, 2009
First, congratulations to Ed and Karen Wilcox , of North Augusta, who were at the United States Military Academy at West Point "to see our son, Austen, as he was accepted into the Corps of Cadets ... He is now a plebe.". Jerry and Patty Babb and family and friends were parasailing in the Florida Keys. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Lieutenants learn to lead from retired chief Aug 28, 2009
Gen. James A. Spider Marks is a 1975 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.. He spent more than three decades in the Army reaching the rank of major general, but left the Army before he had enough time in grade to retain that rank upon retirement. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
UNC's Eveland Named To Lowe's Senior Class Candidates List Aug 27, 2009
Name, Position, School Hailey Beam Midfielder University of North Carolina - Charlotte Elizabeth Betterbed Midfielder/Defender United States Military Academy Kelsey Davis Goalkeeper University of Portland Becky Edwards Defender/Midfielder Florida State University Defender University of North Carolina Kim Feeney Defender Loyola Marymount University Theresa Ferraina Forward Loyola University (Maryland) Rachel Friedman Defender Western Kentucky University KayAnne Gummersall Forward Duke University... (Tarheelblue.com)
Denver's Bradley-Doppes Joins NACDA Executive Committee Aug 27, 2009
The professional development and programming opportunities through NACDA has created a talented pipeline of athletics administrators for years to come. NACDA does so many great things for collegiate athletics and I look forward to serving on this prestigious committee. (Nacda.com)
What Will They Learn? Aug 26, 2009
They were Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, Texas Aversity of Arkansas (Fayetteville), United States Military Academy (West Point) and University of Texas at Austin. Twenty institutions received a "C" for requiring three subjects and 33 received a "B" for requiring four or five subjects. (Townhall.com)
Southlake resident makes Army commercial aimed at attracting officers Aug 19, 2009
He said that there are four different methods that allow people to be a commissioned officer: Officer Candidate School (OCS), United States Military Academy at West Point , direct commissioning and Army Reserves Officers Training Corps (ROTC). DePinto chose West Point. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Springfield Man To Make Third Journey Into Space Aug 13, 2009
He earned his bachelors degree from the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., in 1979, and his masters degree from the University of Virginia in 1989. Your Comments. (W-USA News, DC)
Marist Hires Jon Clancy As Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Aug 12, 2009
Clancy is a 1994 graduate of the United States Military Academy who comes to Marist with a wealth of experience in strength and conditioning and personal training. "I'm excited to have someone of Jon's academic and leadership background directing our Strength tioning program," Murray said. (Goredfoxes.com)
SCITUATE AROUND TOWN: Furry friends at shelter Aug 8, 2009
WALL IS WEST POINT BOUND Scituate High School graduate Michael Wall, son of Susan and David Wall, has accepted an invitation to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. Michael is one of seven local students nominated by U.S. Rep. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Which college tops 'Forbes' best list? Aug 6, 2009
Cadets at the United States Military Academy are seated for their graduation and commissioning ceremony in West Point, N.Y., May 23. 100 BEST VALUE COLLEGES. (USA Today)
FLW to host first-ever Human Dimension Forum Aug 5, 2009
Gen. Rhonda Cornum, Department of the Army, G-3/5/7; an update on Army Capabilities Integration Center (ARCIC) Human Dimension by Col. Steven Chandler, ARCIC Human Dimension chief; a briefing on the efforts on the Human Dimension at the United States Military Academy by Col. Donna Brazil, USMA Behavioral Sciences and Leadership Department; and updates on suicide prevention and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by Dr.. Carolyn Mahoney, Lincoln University president, and Col. Clarke McGriff, Training... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
West Point field training has ethical dimension Aug 3, 2009
Cadet Gibson Sale of Pago Pago, American Samoa, walks past a simulated insurgent casualty during a military exercise at the United States Military Academy in West Point. The new version of summer field training at the U.S. Military Academy goes beyond tactics and drills. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
About R. James 'Jim' Nicholson Aug 1, 2009
A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Nicholson is a decorated veteran of Vietnam. He retired with the rank of colonel from the U.S. Army Reserve. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
NASA Honors Apollo Astronaut Al Worden With Moon Rock Jul 29, 2009
He received a bachelor of military science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., in 1955, and master of science degrees in astronautical and aeronautical engineering and instrumentation engineering from the University of Michigan in 1963. For more biographical information about Worden, visit. (PR Newswire)
Armys Bowden Not Backing Down Jul 27, 2009
While Steelman has earned much acclaim for directing the United States Military Academy Prep School team to a 7-3 record last season (in the process beating the Prep team and rushing for more than 1000 yards on the year) the incoming freshman quarterback has yet to take a snap in an FBS game. Its a distinction which Bowden shared just two short years ago, and one which he said will make Steelmans ability to win the job all the more difficult this summer. (ArmySports.com)
Yankees extend slate of football games Jul 23, 2009
Two days after officially announcing plans to hold a college football game between Army and Notre Dame in 2010, the Yankees and the United States Military Academy on Wednesday morning announced the continuation of that series in future years. Army will play at Yankee Stadium against Rutgers on Nov. 12, 2011, against Air Force on Nov. 3, 2012, and against Boston College on Nov. 8, 2014. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
MU announces additional 15 recruits (5) Jul 5, 2009
The CSFL is comprised of Cornell University, the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, the United States Military Academy at West Point (Army) and the United State Naval Academy at Annapolis (Navy). Mansfield, which played an abbreviated four-game schedule as a probationary member last season, was elected to full-time status by the CSFL for the upcoming 2009 season. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
Q&A with Offensive Line Coach Bill Mottola Jul 5, 2009
Your resume also includes five seasons at the United States Military Academy. One would assume that the dedication of the young men there is extraordinary. (Muredhawks.com)
Today in History Jul 4, 2009
In 1802, the United States Military Academy officially opened at West Point, N.Y.. In 1826, 50 years to the day after the Declaration of Independence was adopted, former presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died. (Yahoo News)
Stanford Captures 2008-09 Division I Learfield Sports Directors' Cup Jun 30, 2009
Location Cleveland, OH Founded 1966 Colors Black and Gold President Joan Cronan Women's Director of Athletics University of Tennessee Executive Director Mike Cleary President Randy Spetman Director of Athletics Florida State University 1st Vice President Dave Roach Director of Athletics Colgate University 2nd Vice President Dan Guerrero Director of Athletics UCLA 3rd Vice President Kevin Anderson Director of Athletics United States Military Academy Secretary David Stair Director of Athletics... (Nacda.com)
Grapevine (565) Jun 23, 2009
The deputy went on to say all of their records were checked and that they were "good kids." In fact, one of them was home from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Life in another Galt: Because the News-Sentinel covers Galt, we have set up a Google Alert for anything Galt. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
NACMA Announces 2008-09 Award Winners Jun 23, 2009
United States Military Academy ... United States Military Academy ... United States Military Academy. (Nacda.com)
Missy Conboy Named To NACDA Executive Committee Jun 23, 2009
Also elected to serve NACDA for the 2009-10 term were 1st Vice President Dave Roach, director of athletics at Colgate University; 2nd Vice President Dan Guerrero, director of athletics at UCLA; 3rd Vice President , director of athletics at the United States Military Academy; and David Stair, director of athletics at Evangel University, to the fourth year of a five-year term as secretary. Conboy, a 1982 Notre Dame graduate and former basketball player, joined the Notre Dame athletics... (Und.com)
General George Crook Jun 18, 2009
He was recommended by Congressman Robert Schenck for induction in the United States Military Academy. George was a mediocre student but graduated in 1852 and was assigned to the 4th U.S. infantry where he served in the Pacific Northwest helping to repel the uprisings of several Native American tribes. (Suite101.com)
Army among favorites for Forde Jun 16, 2009
While Forde admitted that he needed to find out more about the United States Military Academy he certainly hasn't ruled it out. "There's definitely a lot of good things about going there so it's definitely somewhere that I'm going to think about," said Forde. (ArmySports.com)
A Long Way From Home Jun 16, 2009
An outstanding student with a 24 ACT score and a resume filled with AP courses, Perkins singled out The United States Military Academy as one of his early favorites. Army is definitely high on my list but I am also very interested in other schools which have shown interest in me, explained Perkins in a recent interview with ArmySports. (ArmySports.com)
Greg Warren's 'One Star Wonder' Album to Be Digitally Released by COMEDY CENTRAL Records(R) on June 23 Jun 16, 2009
Recorded at the Denver Comedy Works, the album features the hits from Warren's previous self-released CDs, including "Flute Man" and his trademark "One Star People" observations, as well as new material such as a segment entitled "West Point" in which Warren recounts his year as a failed cadet at The United States Military Academy. Related Quotes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AP: Obama Picks N.Y. Republican for Army Secretary Jun 4, 2009
"The Army's always had a special place in my heart," said McHugh, who has also served as co-chair of the House of Representatives Army Caucus and member of the Board of Visitors of the United States Military Academy at West Point. In Congress, McHugh has devoted himself to protecting and expanding Fort Drum in northern New York, home of the Army's 10th Mountain Division. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
A Heck of a Ball Coach Jun 3, 2009
Following a brief two-year stint of testing the NFL waters, Shotwell returned to his alma mater shortly after coach Ellerson departed for the United States Military Academy, taking over as linebackers coach for new Mustang headman Tim Walsh. And while he may have missed the chance to develop his own coaching talents under his former mentor, Shotwell continues to have nothing but praise for the 56-year old Ellerson, who now takes on the challenge of improving an team which has not been to a Bowl... (ArmySports.com)
West Point grad achieves highest composite score Jun 3, 2009
WEST WINDSOR -- Since he was 13, Brady Dearden dreamt of going to the United States Military Academy at West Point. He may have known it was one of the most challenging academic institutions going, but his young imagination may not have encompassed the extremes of those challenges. (NJ.com -- Times)
Lake Mills High School seniors receive scholarships Jun 3, 2009
He will attend the West Point United States Military Academy. Claire Keller, daughter of Paul and Cyndi Keller, received the Dominican Honor Scholarship valued at 26,000 over four years. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Republican chosen as Army secretary Jun 3, 2009
"The Army's always had a special place in my heart," said McHugh, who has also served as cochairman of the House of Representatives Army Caucus and member of the Board of Visitors of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
The Right Man for the Job May 25, 2009
Saying that Ellerson has a clear passion for the United States Military Academy, Shotwell said that the way in which coach Ellerson views the challenge at West Point will ultimately determine the programs future success. I know coach Ellerson feels like it is his duty as an American citizen to make sure that USMA is respectable and that their football team is one to be reckoned with, said Shotwell, who now coaches linebackers at Cal Poly. (ArmySports.com)
Stanley-Boyd grad prepares for West Point May 22, 2009
Holub will attend the United States Military Academy at West Point after graduating from Stanley-Boyd High School ... Holub has been accepted to the United States Military Academy of West Point. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
For Lahm, a life well-lived (41) May 19, 2009
Like his father before him, Lahm attended college at the United States Military Academy at West Point. But he initially had a hard time getting in, because applicants were (and are) required to get a nomination from a senator or representative. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
24s Creative Revival May 19, 2009
In a piece in the Feb. 19, 2007, issue of the New Yorker, writer Jane Mayer told of a meeting between the creative team behind 24 and U.S. Army Brigadier General Patrick Finnegan, the dean of the United States Military Academy at West Point. The general said 24 was very popular among cadets attending the school: The kids see it and say, If torture is wrong, what about 24. (TVweek.com)
A Call to Military Service (157) May 7, 2009
Benjamin Haas is a cadet in the class of 2009 at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He will be commissioned as an Army officer in the Military Intelligence branch on May 23rd. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
YESTERYEARS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2009 May 7, 2009
Joe D. Gibbons, grandson of Mrs. Louis Flickinger of 1706 West 24th Avenue, has been appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. He is the son of Joe Clyde Gibbons Jr., formerly of Pine Bluff. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
PG North: North Allegheny's Austin right on track after winning 100 at WPIAL championships May 7, 2009
He will play football at the United States Military Academy at West Point in the fall and hopes to run track at Army next spring. He has to report June 29 for basic training, so his getting into track shape isn't such a bad idea. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
People who make Hawaii work: Michael Purpura May 5, 2009
Purpura, 39, received his bachelor s degree from the United States Military Academy and his juris doctor degree from Columbia University School of Law. This article is for Paid Subscribers ONLY.. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Portsmouth area community calendar Apr 7, 2009
This event was organized to commemorate Peter Todd Heuchling, an Oyster River graduate who succumbed to heat stroke while running with the Marathon Team at the United States Military Academy at West Point. The proceeds benefit an annual high school scholarship given in his name. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Carow Breaks School Record In Pole Vault At West Point Mar 30, 2009
WEST POINT, NY - Junior (Fanwood, NJ) continued his record-setting ways in the pole vault, leading the Marist College men's track team at the season-opening Dick Shea Open at the United States Military Academy. After breaking his own school mark to end the indoor season, he broke his 1-year-old outdoor school record with a third-place leap of 4. (Goredfoxes.com)
Solomon raises more than $3,000 for Wounded Warriors Mar 24, 2009
Solomon is a Warrior Run High graduate and currently a cadet at the United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.. Article Rating. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Maurer excels in first season at Army Prep Mar 18, 2009
The former Conemaugh Township Area High School standout was one of the Black Knights top players, averaging 10. 5 points per game and six rebounds per game. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Cadet running for wounded warriors Mar 18, 2009
Solomon, a 2007 Warrior Run High graduate and current United States Military Academy student, will begin his running quest Friday and continue Saturday morning with what will be a 21-mile jaunt from Hughesville to Milton before wrapping his 50-mile trek later in the day closer to his Washingtonville-area home. It s all part of the Wounded Warrior Project, which benefits severely injured service men and women. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Lions Fleming earns 100th win Mar 13, 2009
He is waiting to see if he receives an appointment to the United States Military Academy (West Point) and is also considering attending a military college like Norwich University or participating in an ROTC program at a regular college. His brother, Andrew, won a state championship at Chelmsford High and graduated from West Point. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
U.S. Military Academy Jazz Knights to perform at Chi-Hi on Thursday Mar 5, 2009
They are recruited and selected through a competitive audition process specifically for service in the United States Military Academy Band at West Point. Past and present members of the band have played with such icons as Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson, Ahmad Jamal, Chaka Kahn, Prince, Billy Cobham, and the Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller Orchestras. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Patton celebrates 50th anniversary Feb 20, 2009
Truscott said when he arrived at the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., in 1965, he was told that everything he is and everything he ever hoped to be he would owe to his plebe-year squad leader. "I thought what a joke that is," Truscott said. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
The Life and Impact of a Great Coach -- New Book Tells the True Story of Coach Ray Marchand, the Father of Hockey in the United States Military Academy (USMA) Feb 17, 2009
Feb. 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sports is more than just a pastime. It also serves as a unique form of discipline that can influence the spectator, the participant and the leader. (Primezone Releases)
