June/July

Meet and Greet

We welcome Cadet Candidates from the Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia Congressional districts. State Field Force Representatives and Alumni from the Cadet's affiliate Class (50 years) will also be invited. 

We have special guests from 

West Point Public Affairs (Parent Coordinator) and West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) Parent Liaison.

R-Day

We will have a WPPC-MDDCVA parent support team at West Point for this exciting, long, and emotional Reception Day. 

If a public Pass and Review is conducted, you will see your New Cadet recite an oath of allegiance to the United States.

Summer Social

While your New Cadet is attending Cadet Basic Training (CBT), we hope that you will attend a Club social. This will be an opportunity to bond with other Class parents, and to learn about our planned activities and events.

March Back 

 March Back is the return from field training for New Cadets.  The top basic training company will lead and displaying  the

 "Class Motto". 

Along with their affiliate Class, they will march throughout the West Point community. 

A-Day

Acceptance Day is the formal acceptance of the New Cadets by the Corps of Cadets, now called Plebes. A Pass and Review will consist of the entire Corps of Cadets.

Ring Ceremony 

We will be at West Point to distribute and sell Class Crest afghans to the "Firstie" Class as they begin their graduation year. 

This is our main fundraiser. Funds are used to support the WPAOG "Margin of Excellence"  Currently we have pledged support to the

 Cyber and Engineering Academic Center (CEAC), under construction next to the Admissions Building.

Labor Day Pass

Cadets in good standing and not assigned duty, will be given a pass for this Federal Holiday. 

We sponsor a Cadet Bus Service that will depart West Point on Friday and return on Monday.  The bus makes several stops along I-95 in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. 

Football Saturdays

Home Football games at West Point are something to experience!

Pregame activities include a 

Drill Team display, Pass and Review, parachute team demonstration, and activities in front of Michie Stadium. 

Only a 4 1/2  hour ride from our area!

Family Weekend

One Saturday home football game will be designated as family weekend and will include additional events sponsored by the West Point Parents Coordinator and the WPAOG. 

We participated with a post-game tailgate 

 for our members.

"Hooah" Tent  Army Ten Miler 

In conjunction with the West Point Society DC and National Capital Region (WPAOG) and West Point Admissions, we sponsor a hospitality tent. The tent is used to support the Army West Point Marathon Team and USMA recruitment.  

Thanksgiving Leave

Cadets will have several days off for Thanksgiving and we will offer our Cadet Bus Service so you do not have to drive. 

Army Navy Game

This event is another 

opportunity to see your Cadet.  

Some years, our Graduate Parents organize a Raffle as a fundraiser with the top prize; tickets and accommodations to the game.

Winter Break

Cadets will be dismissed for the Winter break and again, we offer our Cadet Bus Service.

Joint Service Academy Ball (JSAB)

This formal event during Winter Break, is for  area Cadets and guests who are attending the Service Academies. The evening will include  dinner, an inspirational guest speaker,

 and military traditions.

Family Activity

Winter break provides the opportunity for families to attend an activity with their Cadet. The Club has sponsored a group visit to the Museum of the United States Army, 

near Ft. Belvoir, Va.

500th Night/100th Night/

Yearling Winter Weekend

These Upper Class events allow Cadets to exercise military social etiquette and protocol. Some events may be opened for Cadet guests.

Boodle

To brighten up the "gray gloom" period,

 the Club gathers boodle (snacks/treats) and delivers them to our Cadets.

Founders Day

In March of each year, Founders Day gatherings are organized by West Point Societies (WPAOG). 

Nominated Cadet Candidates from our area

 are often invited to attend with their parents 

along with a representative from our 

Board of Directors.

Plebe Weekend

 Prior to Plebes departing for Spring Break, they will assume Cadet leadership roles normally assigned to Upper Class Cadets.

 A Plebe-only Pass and Review will be conducted, and most Companies will present the National Defense Service Medal, which was earned after completing Cadet Basic Training.

 Spring Break

 We offer Cadet Bus Service to our area.

Graduation

Graduation Day begins with Pass and Review with the entire Corps of Cadets. 

After the Graduation Ceremony and before Commissioning Oaths, the Club reserves

the Riverside Cafe for a Graduation Luncheon catered by the Directorate of Cadet Activities

 in Eisenhower Hall.

Cadet Summer Training

Beginning Graduation week, and continuing throughout the summer, Cadets will be assigned additional military and leadership training.  

Plebes undergo Cadet Field Training (CFT) conducted at Camp Buckner. Upon completion, Plebes will be promoted to Cadet Corporal, and will be ready to begin the academic year as Yearlings.

We offer Cadet Bus Services after the Graduation Ceremony and CFT.

Cadet Candidates

 Parents of Cadet Candidates who are offered admission to the United States Military Academy Preparation School and become members are eligible to use the

 Cadet Bus Service. 

We have a dedicated and experienced

 USMAPS parent available for support.

Support after graduation

 This program provides a regular forum for fellowship among parents of West Point graduates as the new graduates’ begin their careers in the Army.

We meet 4-6 times per year to provide a regular means to get together, tap into our bond as West Point parents, share developing insights about life in the Army (gleaned from the experiences of our sons and daughters) and otherwise connect in a social setting. 

 Our speaker series is an important part of that experience.