UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY

Plebe-Parent Weekend



This schedule of events is provided in advance to parents, relatives and friends of the Class of 2011, as they prepare for Plebe-Parent Weekend, October 11 - 14, 2007. Please keep in mind that this is a "95% product" and there is always the possibility of minor schedule changes. Continue to check this site for updates and additional information.

 

Thursday, Oct. 11 — Arrival Day

6 a.m. - 6:20 a.m.

Mandatory Breakfast (cadets only)

Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

 

7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Plebe-Parent Weekend shuttle bus service operational

Post-wide

 

8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cadet Black Parka Sale
(Cash or Check only )
Ball Room, Eisenhower Hall
(Cash or Check only)
 

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Plebe-Parent Weekend 2007 Reception Center

Crest Hall, Eisenhower Hall

 

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Hudson River Scenic Tour - USMA Ferryboat               

South Dock

(Board 9:30 a.m.).  (Call 845-938-2137/3011 beginning Sept. to make reservations. Reservations limited to 150 people per day) Times are subject to change

11:55 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.

Mandatory Lunch (cadets only)

Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

 

12:05 p.m.

Catholic Plebe-Parent Mass and Reception

Most Holy Trinity Chapel

 

4 p.m.

END OF CLASS DAY

 

Upper Classmen who are not tasked for the weekend will be released after last class

4:10 - 6:30 p.m.

Full Dress Plebe Review Rehearsal

The Plain

Full Plebe BDE; other activities will be schdeules during this time frame for parents to attend.

6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Off Post Privileges

 

 

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Optional Guest Dinner

Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

Tickets are required when dining in the Cadet Mess, Washington Hall.  Your cadet must purchase these tickets in advance.

11:30 p.m.

Taps

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, Oct. 12

6:05 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.

Optional Breakfast (cadets only)

Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

 

7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Plebe-Parent Weekend shuttle bus service operational

Post-wide

 

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Plebe-Parent Weekend Reception Center Open

Crest Hall, Eisenhower Hall

 

9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Leader Team’s Welcome - Question and Answer Session

Theater, Eisenhower Hall

Drill Practice will run concurrently during this time frame. All BDE Plebes

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Jewish Chapel Visitors Gallery Open

Jewish Chapel

 

10:30 a.m. - Noon

Uniform Factory Tours

 

 

10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

DEAN Open House

Various Locations

 

Noon - 1 p.m.

Muslim Services

Building 147 - Cadet Interfaith Building

 

12:05 p.m.

Catholic Plebe-Parent Mass and Reception

Most Holy Trinity Chapel

 

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Optional Guest Lunch

Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

Tickets are required when dining in the Cadet Mess, Washington Hall.  Your cadet must purchase these tickets in advance.

1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Uniform Factory Tours

 

 

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Simon Center Professional Military Ethics Open House

 Bldg. 747, Nininger Hall

 

1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

CMDT Open House (DMI, DPE, CAT)

Arvin Gym and surrounding area

DMI and CAT will be from 1330-1500 outside of Arvin Gym; DPE will be in Arvin Gym from 1400-1600

4 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Walking Privileges

 

 

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Optional Guest Dinner

Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

Tickets are required when dining in the Cadet Mess, Washington Hall.  Your cadet must purchase these tickets in advance.

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Jewish Sabbath Service

Jewish Chapel

 

11:30 p.m.

Taps

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, Oct. 13

6:30: a.m. - 7 a.m.

Mandatory Breakfast (cadets only)

Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

 

7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Full Dress Rehearsal (if needed)

The Plain

 

7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Plebe-Parent Weekend shuttle bus service operational

Post-wide

 

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fall Foliage Festival

Main Street, Highland Falls

 

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Plebe-Parent Cadet Review

The Plain

 

Noon - 1 p.m.

Optional Guest Lunch

Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

Tickets are required when dining in the Cadet Mess, Washington Hall.  Your cadet must purchase these tickets in advance.

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Tactical Officer Orientation and Cadet Barracks Open House

Company Areas

 

2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Organ Recital

Cadet Chapel

 

3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Off-Post Privileges

 

 

4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Bus transportation available Hotel Thayer/ Buffalo Soldier Field to MacArthur Statue

 

 

5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Catholic Mass

Most Holy Trinity Chapel

 

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Commandant’s Reception

101 Jefferson Road

By Invitation Only

7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Plebe-Parent Banquet (Guest Speaker LTG Douglas Lute-Tentative)

Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

To attend the Plebe-Parent Banquet your cadet must sign you up for this event.  There are no tickets available to purchase.  Doors open at 6 p.m.; banquet begins at 7 p.m.

8:15 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Bus transportation available Cadet Mess to Eisenhower Hall

 

 

8 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Academy Photo (Family and couple portraits during the Hop)

Riverside Café, Eisenhower Hall

 

8:15 p.m.

Receiving Line

Crest Hall, Eisenhower Hall

 

8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Plebe-Parent Hop; Music by the USMA Band

Ballroom, Eisenhower Hall

 

8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Live Entertainment

Benny's Lounge, Eisenhower Hall and Riverside Café, Eisenhower Hall

 

9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Off Post Privileges

 

 

9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Bus transportation available Eisenhower Hall various locations

 

Bus will travel from Eisenhower Hall tunnel to MacArthur Statue, Clinton Field, Hotel Thayer, Buffalo Soldier Field and return.

1 a.m.

Taps

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, Oct. 14  —   Departure Day

7 a.m.- 7 p.m.

Off Post Privileges

 

 

8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Plebe-Parent Weekend shuttle bus service operational

Post-wide

 

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Farmer's Market

Main Street, Highland Falls, NY

 

9 a.m. - 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. - Noon

Catholic Services

Most Holy Trinity Chapel

 

9:30 a.m.

Lutheran Plebe-Parent Reception

Old Cadet Chapel

 

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Optional Guest Brunch (tickets required)

Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

Tickets are required when dining in the Cadet Mess, Washington Hall.  Your cadet must purchase these tickets in advance.

10 a.m.

Episcopal Plebe-Parent Breakfast

Holy Innocents, Highland Falls

 

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Protestant Services

Cadet Chapel

 

1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Superintendent's Quarters Tours (Tentative) Quarters 100 1 pm. - First Tour Begins; 3:45 p.m. - Last Tour Begins

2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Hudson River Scenic Tour - USMA Ferryboat

South Dock

(Board 1:30 a.m.).  (Call 845-938-2137/3011 beginning Sept. to make reservations. Reservations limited to 150 people per day) Times are subject to change,

7 p.m.

All cadets, All Privileges End

 

 

7 p.m.

All cadets, Accountability Formation

Cadet Area

 

11:30 p.m.

Taps