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Cadet will not Lie, Cheat, Steal, or Tolerate Those Who Do

USMA at West Point

We have changed the wording of our Alma Mater to reflect the fact that our Women Graduates have also given their lives serving this Nation.

----- Class of 2012 Motto ------

- "For More Than Ourselves" -Thank you Class of 2012 - for the Honor of Marching with you The Class of 62 - Can Do

Remember - The Soldiers you will lead Always Come First

Motto -- Duty Honor Country

The Cadets of West Point

They played perhaps Army's Greatest Game. They were the Team that Gave The Most

Washington's Letter recommending the establishment of the Academy and the History of West Point

The Oaths We Take

West Point's Medal of Honor Recipients

Jefferson Hall - the Academy's new Library.

Douglas MacArthur

Vinegar Joe Stilwell cleaning his Thompson -The Walkout -Burma 1942

George Patton

The Monuments of West Point

Kosciuszko Monument - Guarding the Hudson ensuring there is no passage of British Man of War

Forts of the Hudson

So we'll sing our reminiscences of Benny Havens, Oh!

Academic Excellence

---- Colonel Thayer

West Point

Trophy Point

L'Ecole Polytechnique Monument, or The French Monument by Cadets

Superintendent's Quarters viewed from Thayer Road

Superintendant was not Happy Black '57

Home of the Dean

Quarters 104

Cadet Chapel

Michie Stadium

Arvin Gym

Kimsey Athletic Center

Holleder Center

Washington Monument

United States Military Academy Band

Cadet Barracks

Rugby Complex

Great Chain

Plain looking toward Washington Hall

Battle Monument

Washington Hall with Cadet Chapel on rocks above.

Hudson River

Captured Trophies

Battle Monument

West Point Cemetery

Plain

Cost to this Nation of Differing Views

Trophy Point -- Our Flag

Corps of Cadets Formed in Companies early 1960s

Sending the Army Team off to Beat Navy

Army Mule

Color Guard

Band Box Review Early 1950's in Central Area

Battalion Mass Early 50's

Flirtation Walk

Arvin Gym

Duty Honor Country

Cadet will not Lie, Cheat, Steal, or Tolerate Those Who Do

Motto -- Duty Honor Country

Remember - The Soldiers you will lead Always Come First

Academic Excellence

--They played perhaps Army's Greatest Game. They were the Team that Gave The Most

Colonel Thayer

West Point mid 60's

Trophy Point

L'Ecole Polytechnique Monument, or The French Monument by Cadets

Superintendent's Quarters viewed from Thayer Road

Cadet Chapel

Michie Stadium

Arvin Gym

Kimsey Athletic Center

Holleder Center

Washington Monument

United States Military Academy Band

Barracks

Rugby Complex

Great Chain

Plain looking toward Washington Hall

Battle Monument

Washington Hall with Cadet Chapel on rocks above.

Hudson River

Captured Trophies

Battle Monument

West Point Cemetery

Plain

Cost to this Nation of Differing Views

Trophy Point -- Our Flag

Corps of Cadets Formed in Companies early 1960s

Sending the Army Team off to Beat Navy

Army Mule

Color Guard

Band Box Review Early 1950's in Central Area

Battalion Mass Early 50's

Flirtation Walk

Cadet will not Lie, Cheat, Steal, or Tolerate Those Who Do

Motto -- Duty Honor Country

Remember - The Soldiers you will lead Always Come First

Academic Excellence

They played perhaps Army's Greatest Game. They were the Team that Gave The Most

Colonel Thayer

West Point mid 60's

Trophy Point

L'Ecole Polytechnique Monument, or The French Monument by Cadets

Superintendent's Quarters viewed from Thayer Road

Cadet Chapel

Michie Stadium

Arvin Gym

Kimsey Athletic Center

Holleder Center

Washington Monument

United States Military Academy Band

Barracks

Rugby Complex

Great Chain

Plain looking toward Washington Hall

Battle Monument

Washington Hall with Cadet Chapel on rocks above.

Hudson River

Captured Trophies

Battle Monument

West Point Cemetery

Plain

- Cost to this Nation of Differing Views

Trophy Point -- Our Flag

Corps of Cadets Formed in Companies early 1960s

Sending the Army Team off to Beat Navy

- Army Mule

Color Guard

Band Box Review Early 1950's in Central Area

Battalion Mass Early 50's

Flirtation Walk

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Cadet will not Lie, Cheat, Steal, or Tolerate Those Who Do

We have changed the wording of our Alma Mater to reflect the fact that our Women Graduates have also given their lives serving this Nation.

----- Class of 2012 Motto ----- "For More Than Ourselves" Thank you Class of 2012 for the Honor of Marching with you The Class of 62

---------- Class of 2008 --------- ----- Class Crest & Motto ----- "No Mission Too Great"

---- Their Commencement ---- "Here am I; Send me."

Thank you Class of 2008 and Please Thank the Men & Women --- the Soldiers you will lead --- The Class of 62.

Motto -- Duty Honor Country

Remember - The Soldiers you will lead Always Come First

Jefferson Hall - the Academy's new Library.

Academic Excellence

--They played perhaps Army's Greatest Game. They were the Team that Gave The Most

---- Colonel Thayer

West Point mid 60's

Trophy Point

L'Ecole Polytechnique Monument, or The French Monument by Cadets

Superintendent's Quarters viewed from Thayer Road

Cadet Chapel

Michie Stadium

Arvin Gym

Kimsey Athletic Center

Holleder Center

Washington Monument

United States Military Academy Band

Barracks

Rugby Complex

Great Chain

Plain looking toward Washington Hall

Battle Monument

Washington Hall with Cadet Chapel on rocks above.

Hudson River

Captured Trophies

Battle Monument

West Point Cemetery

Plain

- Cost to this Nation of Differing Views

Trophy Point -- Our Flag

Corps of Cadets Formed in Companies early 1960s

Sending the Army Team off to Beat Navy

- Army Mule

Color Guard

Band Box Review Early 1950's in Central Area

Battalion Mass Early 50's

Flirtation Walk

Arvin Gym

Duty Honor Country

Cadet will not Lie, Cheat, Steal, or Tolerate Those Who Do

Motto -- Duty Honor Country

Remember - The Soldiers you will lead Always Come First

Academic Excellence

--They played perhaps Army's Greatest Game. They were the Team that Gave The Most

---- Colonel Thayer

West Point mid 60's

Trophy Point

L'Ecole Polytechnique Monument, or The French Monument by Cadets

Superintendent's Quarters viewed from Thayer Road

Cadet Chapel

Michie Stadium

Arvin Gym

Kimsey Athletic Center

Holleder Center

Washington Monument

United States Military Academy Band

Barracks

Rugby Complex

Great Chain

Plain looking toward Washington Hall

Battle Monument

Washington Hall with Cadet Chapel on rocks above.

Hudson River

Captured Trophies

Battle Monument

West Point Cemetery

Plain

- Cost to this Nation of Differing Views

Trophy Point -- Our Flag

Corps of Cadets Formed in Companies early 1960s

Sending the Army Team off to Beat Navy

- Army Mule

Color Guard

Band Box Review Early 1950's in Central Area

Battalion Mass Early 50's

Flirtation Walk

Cadet will not Lie, Cheat, Steal, or Tolerate Those Who Do

Motto -- Duty Honor Country

Remember - The Soldiers you will lead Always Come First

Academic Excellence

--They played perhaps Army's Greatest Game. They were the Team that Gave The Most

---- Colonel Thayer

West Point mid 60's

Trophy Point

L'Ecole Polytechnique Monument, or The French Monument by Cadets

Superintendent's Quarters viewed from Thayer Road

Cadet Chapel

Michie Stadium

Arvin Gym

Kimsey Athletic Center

Holleder Center

Washington Monument

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The '54 Crest

General MacArthur stated it would take

"at least 10 years"

to return Army Football to Respectability

28th Infantry Regiment Black Lion Award is intended to go to the person on his team "who best exemplifies the character of Don Holleder: leadership, courage, devotion to duty, self-sacrifice, and - above all -

an unselfish concern for the team ahead of himself."

General George Patton

"The Army moves as a team, eats as a team, and fights as a team."

The '55 Crest

They played perhaps Army's Greatest Game.

They were the Team that Gave The Most

Don Holleder Remember - The Soldiers you will lead Always Come First

Vann and Holleder

9 Army A's

The '56 Crest

The '57 Crest

Can Do

Gen Van Fleet addressing the Corps prior to the Navy Game

Constructed under supervision of Jay Gould "54 and the Ord Dept from a German Rocket Gun captured at Kasserine Pass. First used in the Duke Game.

COL "Red" Reeder granted the Cheerleaders Corps Squad status to obtain financial support for their spirit-inducing initiatives.

Bob Mischak - - It should be pointed out that Bob was an All American selection, but is not recognized by the Academy as such because of the organization which selected him.

Ubel scores 3 Times against Navy - Vann's facking results in Peter getting tackled - #10 on the ground behind Ubel

Vann to Sisson
Army's B Squad
Vann to Mischak.
Uebel Intercepts
Cody to Don Holleder

Lasley
Frank Hicks
Burd
Bill Purdue
Cody
Meador Mgr
Ron Melnick

Ralph Chesnauskas
Pat Uebel
Tommy Bell
Sisson headed for another score
Peter Vann stuffs the ball in Jerry's gut
Leroy Lunn & Jerry Lodge
Uebel after taking the handoff from Hagan

Attaya - Army's Fullback
Sisson - one of 3 Great Ends
Bob Mischak
Ralph Chesnauskas

Bob Farris
Vann moving out of the pocket
Peter Vann 10, Billy Chance 38, Herdman 68

Ken Kramer
Joe Lapchick
Kirk Cockrell

Lodge going down tosses to Paul Schweikert for score.

Dick Zeigler
Bob FarrisPlayed the 2d half of the Navy Game blind in one eye.

Pat Uebel
Tommy Bell
Peter Vann
Freddie Attaya
Mike Zeigler
Jerry Lodge wearing #67, playing fullback.
Johnny Wing

Lowell Sisson

Norm Stephen
Jack Krause
Dick Ziegler
Jerry Lodge
Leroy Lunn

Norm Stephen
Jerry Lodge
Corps of Cadets for Navy Game

Can Do

General MacArthur stated it would take
"at least 10 years"
to return Army Football to Respectability

General George Patton
"The Army moves as a team, eats as a team, and fights as a team."

Don Holleder Remember - The Soldiers you will lead Always Come First

The '54 Crest

The '55 Crest
28th Infantry Regiment Black Lion Award is intended to go to the person on his team "who best exemplifies the character of Don Holleder: leadership, courage, devotion to duty, self-sacrifice, and - above all -
an unselfish concern for the team ahead of himself."

They played perhaps Army's Greatest Game.
They were the Team that Gave The Most

The '56 Crest

The '57 Crest

Tom Brewer

I started with the class of 61 and graduated with 62. In the fall of 1957 we were playing football at the academy and were getting beat. At half time some staff cars stopped at the field, a four star General got out and opened the back door and immediately stood at attention as a gentleman exited the vehicle. We were all called to attention. This gentleman then proceeded to tell us about the fields of friendly strife etc - now get out there and kick their ass!

Yes Sir! We replied and with some extra effort, sweat and blood, we won the game.

The gentleman then asked for all the plebes that played to line up. He then went slowly down the line, stopping in front of each of us, extending his right hand he said in a firm voice: "my name is Doug MacArthur" His look directly in your eyes made the words: Duty, Honor, and Country seem to flow from him directly to your heart.

I extended my right hand and with humble words I said: "My name is Tom Brewer".

The other Generals there were a little amazed, I believe.

Later in the mess hall as I was performing my plebe duties, the long awaited question was asked:

"Dumb smack, who was here today?"

With all the gusto I could muster: "Sir, Doug MacArthur was here today!"

What did you say? Then with all my strength and a voice that filled the mess hall, I again said:

"Sir, Doug MacArthur was here today!"

Dumb smack, he is a general, get on the floor and do push ups!

There was pandemonium as upper classmen were rushing to my location. I then said: "Sir, may I make a statement?" It had better be a good one!

"Sir, he recognized me today!"

Shock, silence, and time seemed to stand still as the words I uttered started to soak in their minds. During this period Dough was on the poop deck with the first captain, laughing at all the commotion on the floor. He told the first captain to call the corps to attention before they kill that plebe and announce that all the plebes he recognized today could be at ease for a month.

There have been occasions in my military career that I had the honor to tell this true story. I tell them with a hand shake, a hand that was gripped by Dough, to keep passing it on: Duty, Honor, and Country. I have done my duty to God and Country. I am grateful for all my classmates and the memories. Tom Brewer, LTC(Ret) Better know as: Bear '62 Woo Poo U

Mistaken Identity -- Two Plays During the fall of 1958 a left guard on defense was injured and after football trials I was selected by the line coach to play at the next game I believe was Villanova Univ. On the kick off I was extremely hyper and ran down the field, first through one blocker and 15 yards later through a second blocker and end up making a tackle on the ball carrier. I looked back and saw the two blockers being carried off the field. I grinded a little then but today I hope they were not seriously injured. During subsequent defensive plays I found myself quickly through the line and making tackles on the quarterback. Howard Cosell was the radio announcer and numerous times said: "That boy really wants to play football but his number and name is not on the roster" Everything was going great until the third quarter. When I came up to the defensive line my left leg developed a Charlie Horse causing me to fall to the ground. Since we were next to our side line the trainer, Ed Pillings, saw what had happened and immediately said: "Brewer roll off! (Blank) roll on" (There was a picture in the N.Y. paper showing Ed working on my leg. He also the following weekend took a picture with a young lady and me, which became a full page in Sports Illustrated). Shortly I went back close to the side line and at that time I heard Col Blaik talking to the line coach about a problem on defense. I then ran back in and shortly we regained our dominance on the field. After the game I was going to get on the bus when the line coach ran up to me and said: "Brewer, you played a fantastic game except for two plays! Why? My mouth wanted to say: "It wasn't me!" but my plebe training kicked in: "No excuse Sir!" He responded with words that sounded a little like Dumb Smack etc but ended with: "you are back on B squad!" Shocked I climbed on the bus and sat next to my 2 play substitute, who was also in shock. He had heard what was said. We rode back in silence. I felt in my heart that once they reviewed the football films the truth would come out but this did not happen. My substitute had played his heart out but he did not have the signals when to slant left or right. He was also a victim of circumstances. He later played outstandingly in many Army games. However, next year on the first day of spring practice the line coach had all of us report to the film room to watch the film of this historical game. Numerous players said: "Who is that person who is moving through the line so quickly etc?" I looked at the line coach and with no words but with a smile on our faces we made peace with each other. The future in football looked bright but as luck would have it I separated my right shoulder in tackling practice on Bob Miller, Tackle and later four star general. Spring practice was over for me. I continued on in football later that year. It was a great honor to play that day and be a small part of a team with real heroes: five All-Americans. Since that time of "friendly strife" many of our classmates have performed heroic service to our county. Some have been duly recognized to include recipients of the Medal of Honor. But many acts are not seen nor reported. Most see it as just doing their duty. On a soldier's tomb stone it says: "I have done my Duty" May we all do the same.

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