The list of U.S. Military Academy cadets who’ve served as both class president and First Captain includes a Heisman Trophy-winning Rhodes Scholar (Dawkins ’59), the only officer other than George Washington to be recognized as “general of the armies of the United States” (Pershing 1886)… and the former junior-class president of Mount Vernon High School in Alexandria, Virginia: Eugene “E.J.” Coleman ’16. Full Story

Surrounded by family and friends, Class of 2016 gathered at Trophy Point to receive their class rings during the annual Ring Ceremony on August 28.  Ring Weekend, which includes the Ring Ceremony, Ring Banquet and a Cadet Hop, commemorates the Firsties' academic careers as they enter their final year at West Point.

WPAOG is proud to say that USMA 2016 class rings are forever linked to the legacy of service of the Long Gray Line. These rings contain gold from 356 West Point class rings donated to the Ring Memorial Program since 2001, spanning classes from 1896 to 1997. Watch how this program joins graduating Firsties to the Long Gray Line through the wearing of the gold: https://vimeo.com/130325459

The U.S. Army Ranger School Class 08-15 received unprecedented attention as it included the first two female graduates. Both are also West Point graduates: CPT Kristen Griest ’11 and 1LT Shaye Haver ’12. Prior to the graduation, Ranger classmate 2LT Mike Janowski ’14 told reporters that he “probably wouldn’t be sitting here now, if it weren’t for Shaye.” He had his own amazing backstory, as told by his brother Chris. A cohort of over 50 West Point Women graduates were present for the graduation, to celebrate the event with other family and friends. Read more

The Class of 2017 gathered for their Affirmation Ceremony in Robinson Auditorium on August 16, renewing the oath they took on The Plain two years ago. Nine members of the Class of 1967 attended as part of the 50-Year Affiliation Program, presenting joint Class Coins symbolizing the commitment of the Cow class to the Profession of Arms. Guest speaker the Honorable Tom White ’67 provided some sound advice and led cadets and classmates in the rocket cheer at the end of his speech. “If there are any doubters today, there is the door,” White said. “Knowing what I know now, I would take your spot. If you want to be a leader, then affirm. We had to lead the Army, now you have to do it. Follow in our footsteps, stay the course and always retain your membership with the Class of 2017. Just do it and beat Navy. We are all very proud of you.” See Photos

The Corps is whole once again! In a ceremonial parade on Aug. 15, 2015, the Class of 2019 officially joined the United States Corps of Cadets, signifying not only their acceptance into the Corps, but their promotion from new cadet to cadet private as well. The Acceptance Day parade is the first parade of the year, officially bringing together the entire Corps of Cadets. Congratulations to the Class of 2019 and welcome to the Corps! View A-Day Parade photos

On August 21, USMA Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr. '75 joined leaders from the West Point Association of Graduates and Army West Point Athletics to mark the official groundbreaking for the future Foley Enners Nathe Lacrosse Center, which will be the new state-of-the-art home for USMA men's and women's lacrosse programs. As the lead donor, William Foley, Class of 1967, named the center and wanted to ensure that his classmates and former lacrosse players, Raymond Enners and Michael Nathe, both of whom were killed in action in Vietnam, were honored. Full Story

The Register of Graduates is WPAOG’s oldest publication, dating back to 1850, and lists the service records of every graduate from 1802-2015. Full of history, it is an ideal gift for any West Point grad! Purchase your copy of the new 2015 Register through the WPAOG Gift Shop online at WPAOGGiftShop.com.  Learn more.

More than 30 Parent Club leaders joined West Point Alumni Class and Society leaders and Regional Admissions Officers at West Point Aug. 12-15 for the 2015 Annual West Point Alumni Leaders Conference, sponsored by the Class of 1967. Representatives took part in numerous networking opportunities, break-out sessions, and briefings by key Academy and WPAOG leaders. Guest speakers included author Susan RoAne, author of How to Work a Room, Army West Point Football Head Coach Jeff Monken, and General David Rodriguez ’76, Commander of the United States Africa Command, who was the distinguished speaker at the conference’s formal dinner. Read More