CLASS OF 2018 PLEBE-PARENT WEEKEND MARCH 13-15, 2015 Friday, March 13 7 - 11 a.m. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Breakfast Open House hosted by West Point Association of Graduates Herbert Alumni Center Grant Hall and Café’ Open Parent Welcome Center Open – Crest Hall, Eisenhower Hall (3rd and 4th floors) 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Academy Photo – In the ballroom of Eisenhower Hall Photos of the class of 2018 cadet basic training companies, academic companies and cadet basic training DVDs will be available for viewing and purchase. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cadet Parka Sale – Ballroom, Eisenhower Hall – cost of parka with class year - $105 Cadet Store (Bldg. 606) Thayer Bookstore Open – 4th Floor Thayer Hall 9 a.m. - Noon Kimsey Center (Army Sports Hall of Fame), Foley and Holleder Center Tours – Bus will drop off near Gate 1 of Michie Stadium. Please follow the sidewalk to the entrance to Kimsey, Holleder and Foley. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tours of Quarters 100 – Superintendent’s Residence. (Registration required - please arrive 5-10 minutes before the time of your tour.) 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Uniform Factory Tours (Tours will run consecutively – approximately every 20-25 minutes; last tour will end at approximately 1 p.m. – it is a short walk from Ike Hall) Please note - the Cadet Uniform Factory is not handicapped accessible. 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Jewish Chapel Visitors’ Gallery Open – Jewish Chapel 10 a.m. Presentation by the West Point Band - Core of the Corps - Eisenhower Hall Theater “The professional Soldier musicians of the West Point Band will present an immersive leadership workshop titled "Core of the Corps." This presentation has been featured at conferences hosted by the United States Military Academy and regularly performed for the plebe classes for the last three years. Participants sit amongst the band as the band uses music as a metaphor to explain how the many moving parts of an organization function together as a cohesive organism. The presentation uses the model of a conductor as leader to demonstrate how one can influence others by providing purpose, direction, and inspiration.” 11 a.m. -3 p.m. Ike’s Riverside Café – open for lunch – located on the 3rd floor in Eisenhower Hall 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. West Point Club – open for lunch Located on Cullum Road across from the Jefferson Hall Library Presentation – Leadership and Academics – Eisenhower Hall Theater LTC Stader, 3rd Regiment, RTO and Dr. Jim Dalton – Registrar Presenters will discuss the leadership model, military training, academics, selection of majors and curriculum. 11:30 am. Noon Muslim Service – Building 147 12:05 p.m. Catholic Mass – Most Holy Trinity Chapel 1:30 Welcome and Admin Update - Mandatory for Class of 2018 Eisenhower Hall Theater 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. USCC Open House – Arvin Physical Development Center Dept. of Military Instruction, Dept. of Physical Education & Leadership Development Branch Prepared by West Point Admissions - (845) 938-8826 - Please check www.westpoint.edu/parents for updates Current as of 3/6/2015 DPE will offer demonstrations of required “plebe” courses – please see schedule posted separately. Friday, March 13 continued 2:30 – 6 p.m. SCPME/Historic 1st Division Barracks Open House – Nininger Hall (SCPME = Simon Center for the Professional and Military Ethic) 4 – 6 p.m. Dean’s Open House – Various Academic Buildings All plebe courses will be represented - Map will be provided 4 – 11 p.m. West Point Club open – pub menu available 6 – 11 p.m. Cadet Privileges – Duty Permitting – Privilege Memo applies 6:30 - 8:00pm LDS Reception - Thayer 444 7 – 9 p.m. Jewish Sabbath Service – Jewish Chapel 11:30 p.m. Taps **NOTE – Please check with your cadet regarding visiting the barracks and meeting the company TAC Team. Due to limited space in the barracks, companies are assigned a place and time to facilitate your visit/meet and greet. Saturday, March 14 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Grant Hall and Café Open 8 – 10 a.m. Jefferson Hall (Library) Open - staff will be available to guide and answer questions 8 – 10 a.m. Cadet Mess Tours – Washington Hall – last tour at 9:30 a.m. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cadet Store (Bldg. 606) 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thayer Bookstore Open (4th floor – Thayer Hall) 10:30 a.m. - Noon Academy Leader Team Brief – Eisenhower Hall Theater- Mandatory for cadets Please be in your seats by 10:20 a.m. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. West Point Club open for lunch Noon – 1 p.m. Lunch – Cadet Mess, Washington Hall – Optional for Cadets and Guests Registration is required. Cadets must register their guests via an internal web site. 2 p.m. Plebe-Parent Cadet Review – Apron in front of Washington Hall – Please line up on the side of the apron against the barracks - please do not line up on the Cadet Mess steps. A small set of bleachers will be available near MacArthur statue for those needing accommodations. Immediately following the review, weather permitting, the West Point Parachute Team will perform a demonstration on the Plain. 5:15 p.m. Catholic Mass – Most Holy Trinity Prepared by West Point Admissions - (845) 938-8826 - Please check www.westpoint.edu/parents for updates Current as of 3/6/2015 Saturday, March 15, continued – 7 – 8:30 p.m. Banquet – Cadet Mess – Washington Hall – Mandatory for the Class of 2018 Doors open at 6 p.m. Please be at your table by 6:45 p.m. Guest speaker – Lieutenant General Joseph Anderson Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina Crest Unveiling Ceremony – Class of 2018 Leadership Attire – Men - military uniform, tux or dark business suit Women – military uniform, cocktail, mid-length or floor length dress or party pant suit For more information on attire, please visit this link - http://bit.ly/1EaEnCK. 8 – 11 p.m. 8:45 p.m. Academy Photo available to take family and couple photos Theater, Eisenhower Hall Receiving Lines – Crest Hall – Eisenhower Hall 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Hop – Eisenhower Hall – Ballroom and Benny’s Lounge – Live Entertainment 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Cadet Privileges – Duty Permitting 1 a.m. Taps Sunday, March 15 8 a.m. PLEBES RELEASED FOR SPRING BREAK 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:15 p.m. Eastern Orthodox (Saint Martin’s Chapel, Bldg. 722) Sacrament Service – Latter Day Saints – Thayer Hall Room 144 Catholic Service – Most Holy Trinity Catholic Chapel Lutheran Service – Old Cadet Chapel – West Point Cemetery Protestant Services – Mahan Hall, Arnold Auditorium Protestant Service – West Point Community Post Chapel Eastern Orthodox Service – St. Martin’s Chapel (rear of Cadet Chapel) Catholic Mass – Most Holy Trinity Chapel Shuttle bus transportation please see map – link coming soon! Attire for the weekend – business casual (except for the banquet) – wear comfortable shoes! This schedule is designed to give you options (or choices) of various activities to enjoy while attending PlebeParent Weekend. Please use this information as a planning guide and do not feel you have to attend EVERYTHING! Discuss with your cadet as they may have suggestions on what to see based on their experience to this point. Questions – let us know! Your cadet is your escort and guide during the weekend. Please respect the signs and security measures around West Point. Directions to the Cadet Uniform Factory from Ike Hall – Please exit Ike Hall on the 3rd level. Follow the ramp to the parking lot. Walk through the parking lot heading slightly up hill to the intersection of Ruger Road (blinking light post in the middle of a 4 way intersection). Continue to follow Ruger Road, walking slightly up hill, passing a brick building (fire dept. offices) on your right. You will then see a newer brick building as you enter a parking lot. Please stay on the left side of the parking lot (against the stone wall area) follow the “road” through the parking lot passing the West Point Band building (also on your right) and then arriving at the Cadet Uniform Factory. Tours will run continuously. Prepared by West Point Admissions - (845) 938-8826 - Please check www.westpoint.edu/parents for updates Current as of 3/6/2015
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