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Class of 2011 Orders Rings
Class of 2011 cadet Chris Oblak, of Company G-1 from Lakeville, Minn., inspects a display ring under light at Eisenhower Hall Feb. 3. This week Oblak and his class are ordering their class rings, and they have a wide variety of options available to make each of their rings unique with different designs, metals, finishes, styles, stones and stone cuts and colors. They can also order other accessories in their own design such as pendants, pins, tie tacs and display boxes. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Greg Mortenson Visits USMAPS
Greg Mortenson, bestselling author of “Three Cups of Tea” and “Stones into Schools,” visited the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School Jan. 27. He shared his experiences in establishing 131 primary and secondary schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan with the cadet candidates and staff members. The candidates utilized “Three Cups of Tea” in their Student Development Course and used this opportunity to ask numerous questions of the author. (Photo courtesy of Maj. Geoff Cole/USMAPS) Click here to learn more about USMAPS.

West Point grad heads Warrior Transition Unit
Captain Scott M. Smiley grins while passing his unit guidon back to 1st Sgt. Deon E. Dabrio during the United States Army Warrior Transition Unit at West Point change of command ceremony Feb 1. Smiley, a 2003 West Point graduate and the 2007 Army Times "Soldier of the Year," is the first blind officer and second Wounded Warrior to command an Army WTU. Smiley, an infantryman, was injured in Iraq in 2005 when a car bomber detonated his explosives 30 yards in front of him. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)

Yearling Winter Weekend
Class of 2012 cadets and their dates dance the night away at the Yearling Winter Weekend hop at Eisenhower Hall Jan. 30. Like the senior class’ 100th Night and the junior class’ 500th Night, this banquet and dance is one of many social events cadets attend throughout their tenure at West Point. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Cadets learn traditional Malaysian dance

West Point's First International Day
Esther Decew, a professional dancer, leads cadets in a traditional Malaysian dance during the West Point International Day festivities Jan 27. More than 1,000 cadets, staff members and community members filled the halls of Washington Hall for the first International Day. Throughout the evening, the 56 four-year exchange students showcased various aspects from traditional food to historical artifacts from their home country. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)

Admiral Olson addresses Class of 2011
Navy Adm. Eric T. Olson, Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, and U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1973, addresses the Class of 2011 at its 500th Night Banquet Saturday. During his remarks Olson addressed the young leaders on courage, individual and team proficiency, and preparing for success as well as failure. More than half of the troops in Olson’s command come from various Army units. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Black Knights Handball
Class of 2011 cadet Rickey Royal, of Company C-1 from Houston, shoots the ball in midair during the 34th Annual West Point Invitational Team Handball Tournament Jan. 16. The Black Knights finished 3-2 that weekend: they defeated Alberta Juniors 27-19 and USA U-21 32-20, but lost against Levis from Quebec 21-27, and Chicago Inter 22-24. They crushed collegiate rivals University of North Carolina, 28-18 to take fifth place. Royal made 20 goals, second to Class of 2010 cadet T.J Giordano with 34 goals. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)

Cadet Gospel Choir performs at MLK luncheon
The Cadet Gospel Choir, led by Yearling Shelton Seaborn, entertained the attendees at the MLK Luncheon held at the West Point Club Jan. 14 to celebrate the accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. Retired Maj. Gen. Ronald Johnson, senior vice president of Referee Operations of the National Basketball Association and West Point Class of 1976 was the guest speaker. During the event, four middle school children recited King’s I have a dream speech given at the Lincoln Memorial August 28, 1963. (Photo by Kathy Eastwood/Pointer View)

Cadets support Armed Services Blood Program drive
"Firstie Christopher Anderson listens to music as he and other cadets donate platelets at the Armed Services Blood Program drive at Eisenhower Hall Monday. Blood collected goes directly to wounded warriors. Platelets are used for cancer and leukemia patients and those undergoing a bone marrow transplant. (Photo by Kathy Eastwood/Pointer View)

A Sunrise Over Ice
Trees on the western side of the icy Hudson River are silhouetted by the golden sun rising into the blue winter sky Jan. 7. Winter in the Hudson River Valley offers many opportunities to capture picturesque landscapes created from sunlight playing against crystalline snow and ice. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)

Class is Back in Session
Colonel Kevin McNabb, Chemistry & Life Sciences assistant professor, introduces CH479 Introduction to Biotechnology to his E-Hour class with medical school anecdotes during the cadets’ first day of the second academic term Jan. 7. After today, the senior class counts another 134 days until graduation. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Cadets Get Booked
Class of 2013 cadet Alexander Beak, Company H-2 from Wappingers Falls, N.Y., draws his books for the next semester from Bldg. 667 during Reorganization Week Jan. 5. After they choose which classes to add and/or drop from their schedules, cadets will start the spring semester on Thursday. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications) Flickr photos

Black Knights Triumph Over UNH
Junior Jeremy Hence, a Fredericksburg, Va., native, rushes around the University of New Hampshire defense during the Black Knights basketball game against UNH at Christl Arena Dec. 22. Army used a 13-0 run to turn a five-point lead into an 18-point advantage en route to a 54-46 victory over New Hampshire (4-5). The Black Knights (9-2) have won four straight games overall and seven in a row at West Point. Hence scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds in the win over UNH. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)

A Beautiful Day at West Point
The sun rises over Trophy Point on a clear winter morning in the Hudson Valley. The daily hustle and bustle of the U.S. Military Academy has given way to the quietness of a serene winter day as the cadets are on Winter Leave. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)

Cadet Kalik brings luggage to Grant Circle

Off to Winter Break
Class of 2011 cadet Michael Kalik, Company G-2, leaves the desolate row of Central Area behind him as he starts his winter break by bringing his luggage to Grant Circle Dec. 18. Kalik is a civil engineering major who has packed not just for his trip to ski in Colorado with family, but for a trip to Mexico as well. He will spend next semester abroad studying civil engineering in Monterrey. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Josh McNary celebrates after recovering a fumble

McNary Earns All-America Honors
Army defensive end Josh McNary was recently selected to a pair of All-America teams. McNary, Class of 2011, received third-team accolades from CollegeFootballNews.com and an honorable mention from Sports Illustrated. He is the first Black Knight to earn All-America accolades since Jeremy Trimble earned honorable mention recognition from Sports Illustrated as a punt returner in 2007. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)

It's TEE Time at West Point
Class of 2012 cadet Daniel Lee, of Company H-3 from Los Angeles, focuses on completing his MA205 Integral Calculus and Introduction to Differential Equations term end exam in Thayer Hall Dec. 15. Term end exams, or TEEs, cover this semester’s lessons and are the equivalent of a university’s final exams. Cadets began taking TEEs on Monday; they will finish by Saturday, and are released for their holiday break upon completing their last TEE. The cadets return to class to start the second term Jan. 7. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Cadets march on to Lincoln Financial Field

March of the Cadets
The U.S. Corps of Cadets marches onto Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia before the start of the 110th Army-Navy football game Dec. 12. Tune in to the game now on CBS Sports television and radio stations. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View) Flickr photos & Cadet Army-Navy Blogs

Cadet Patriot Games team at Philadelphia Museum of Art

Cadets Have Eye of the Tiger
The West Point cadets won the first event of the Patriot Games this morning, the “Rocky Relay,” on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Dec. 11. The USAA-presented Patriot Games are a Philadelphia Army-Navy tradition in which teams of West Point cadets and U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen compete in two days of challenges to win the trophy presented at the Army-Navy football game. The 110th Army-Navy football game kicks off at 2:30 p.m. Eastern time tomorrow on CBS Sports. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)

Fired up for the Game
A jubilant cadet dances with his classmates as the Army-Navy bonfire boat burns behind him Dec. 10. Cadet First Captain Tyler Gordy, Class of 2010, set the boat ablaze as part of the traditional sendoff for the football team before they left for Philadelphia to play in the 110th Army-Navy football game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Army-Navy Bonfire Tonight
Cadet Robert Kava, Class of 2012, throws kindling around the pallets that form the base that holds the Navy boat that will be burned tonight at the Army-Navy bonfire. The bonfire, an annual tradition, is at 6:30 p.m. on Daly Field and is part of the official send-off of the Army football team. The event, open to the public, also features the departure of the West Point Marathon team with the game ball. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Imagination at West Point
Jeff Immelt, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of General Electric, gives a thumbs up to Class of 2011 cadets in PL300 Military Leadership at Robinson Auditorium Dec. 9. Immelt, who has been with the company since 1982, spoke to the cadets about integrity and dedication to service, and how to lead others in a global organization. He also took time after his speech to take questions from cadets, and at the end of the hour was presented with a cadet saber from Cadet Peter Hudelson, Company A-4, on behalf of the class. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)

Cadets with Director of Homeland Security

Smile For The Cameras
Cadets from the Dept. of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership met with Janet Napolitano, Dir. of Homeland Security on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 4. The cadets, members of the National Leadership Honor Society Omicron Delta Kappa, toured the NYSE as part of a day-trip. They also met with leaders from the Standard & Poor’s 500. (Photo by Maj. Jordon Swain/BS&L)

President Addresses Nation From West Point
President Obama waves to the U.S. Military Academy’s Corps of Cadets following his televised address from Eisenhower Hall Theater on Tuesday. The 35-minute speech outlined his strategy on Afghanistan, which includes an increase of 30,000 troops, to the nation and an audience of about 4,200 cadets and guests. Following the speech, the President took time to shake hands and pose for photos with many of the cadets. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)

President Obama to Deliver Speech Today
Master Sgt. Santiago Perales, U.S. Military Academy G3 noncommissioned officer-in-charge, inspects a flag display set up at Eisenhower Hall for President Obama’s visit to West Point today. Obama is expected to deliver his speech regarding troop buildup in Afghanistan later this evening. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)

Army’s Volleyball team hoists Patriot League trophy

Volleyball Earns 1st-ever NCAA Bid
The Army volleyball team earned its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Volleyball Tournament with a sweep of American University on Sunday at Gillis Field House in the Patriot League Championship, 25-16, 25-16, 28-26. The Black Knights win ended American’s string of Patriot League championships at eight and is the fourth in the program’s history. Cadet Maureen Bannon earned MVP honors with 41 assists, eight digs and two blocks in leading Army to its 26 win of the season. (Photo by Mady Salvani/ODIA) Go Army Sports

Rugby team captain Mike Sheehan runs the ball

Men’s Rugby Hosts Navy on Saturday
Cadet Mike Sheehan, pictured, and Army Men’s Rugby hosts its rival Navy tomorrow in the final contest of the fall season for both teams. The match kicks off at 3 p.m. at the Anderson Rugby Complex. The Midshipmen come to Anderson Rugby Complex with a 6-2 record and a #3 ranking by RugbyMag.com. Army Rugby, ranked #2 with a 6-0-1 record, won the Northeast Rugby Union Championship last weekend. Pre-game festivities start at Anderson Rugby Complex at 1 p.m. and the Cadet Parachute Team jumps onto Warrior Field 15 minutes before the start of the game. For more information on West Point Rugby visit West Point Rugby.com. Elsewhere this weekend on West Point the Women’s Basketball team hosts Delaware State at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Christl Arena and the Women’s Volleyball team hosts the Patriot League Championships at Gillis Field House. The Army Black Knights play Lehigh in a semifinal match at 4 p.m. on Saturday. The finals are on Sunday at 4 p.m. (Photo by Ray Anderson/Dobson Images)

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		Class of 2011 Orders Rings Class of 2011 cadet Chris Oblak, of Company G-1 from Lakeville, Minn., inspects a display ring under light at Eisenhower Hall Feb. 3. This week Oblak and his class are ordering their class rings, and they have a wide variety of options available to make each of their rings unique with different designs, metals, finishes, styles, stones and stone cuts and colors. They can also order other accessories in their own design such as pendants, pins, tie tacs and display boxes. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Greg Mortenson Visits USMAPS Greg Mortenson, bestselling author of “Three Cups of Tea” and “Stones into Schools,” visited the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School Jan. 27. He shared his experiences in establishing 131 primary and secondary schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan with the cadet candidates and staff members. The candidates utilized “Three Cups of Tea” in their Student Development Course and used this opportunity to ask numerous questions of the author. (Photo courtesy of Maj. Geoff Cole/USMAPS) Click here to learn more about USMAPS.
		West Point grad heads Warrior Transition Unit Captain Scott M. Smiley grins while passing his unit guidon back to 1st Sgt. Deon E. Dabrio during the United States Army Warrior Transition Unit at West Point change of command ceremony Feb 1. Smiley, a 2003 West Point graduate and the 2007 Army Times "Soldier of the Year," is the first blind officer and second Wounded Warrior to command an Army WTU. Smiley, an infantryman, was injured in Iraq in 2005 when a car bomber detonated his explosives 30 yards in front of him. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)
		Yearling Winter Weekend Class of 2012 cadets and their dates dance the night away at the Yearling Winter Weekend hop at Eisenhower Hall Jan. 30. Like the senior class’ 100th Night and the junior class’ 500th Night, this banquet and dance is one of many social events cadets attend throughout their tenure at West Point. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		West Point's First International Day Esther Decew, a professional dancer, leads cadets in a traditional Malaysian dance during the West Point International Day festivities Jan 27. More than 1,000 cadets, staff members and community members filled the halls of Washington Hall for the first International Day. Throughout the evening, the 56 four-year exchange students showcased various aspects from traditional food to historical artifacts from their home country. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)
		Admiral Olson addresses Class of 2011 Navy Adm. Eric T. Olson, Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, and U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1973, addresses the Class of 2011 at its 500th Night Banquet Saturday. During his remarks Olson addressed the young leaders on courage, individual and team proficiency, and preparing for success as well as failure. More than half of the troops in Olson’s command come from various Army units. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Black Knights Handball Class of 2011 cadet Rickey Royal, of Company C-1 from Houston, shoots the ball in midair during the 34th Annual West Point Invitational Team Handball Tournament Jan. 16. The Black Knights finished 3-2 that weekend: they defeated Alberta Juniors 27-19 and USA U-21 32-20, but lost against Levis from Quebec 21-27, and Chicago Inter 22-24. They crushed collegiate rivals University of North Carolina, 28-18 to take fifth place. Royal made 20 goals, second to Class of 2010 cadet T.J Giordano with 34 goals. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)
		Cadet Gospel Choir performs at MLK luncheon The Cadet Gospel Choir, led by Yearling Shelton Seaborn, entertained the attendees at the MLK Luncheon held at the West Point Club Jan. 14 to celebrate the accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. Retired Maj. Gen. Ronald Johnson, senior vice president of Referee Operations of the National Basketball Association and West Point Class of 1976 was the guest speaker. During the event, four middle school children recited King’s I have a dream speech given at the Lincoln Memorial August 28, 1963. (Photo by Kathy Eastwood/Pointer View)
		Cadets support Armed Services Blood Program drive "Firstie Christopher Anderson listens to music as he and other cadets donate platelets at the Armed Services Blood Program drive at Eisenhower Hall Monday. Blood collected goes directly to wounded warriors. Platelets are used for cancer and leukemia patients and those undergoing a bone marrow transplant. (Photo by Kathy Eastwood/Pointer View)
		A Sunrise Over Ice Trees on the western side of the icy Hudson River are silhouetted by the golden sun rising into the blue winter sky Jan. 7. Winter in the Hudson River Valley offers many opportunities to capture picturesque landscapes created from sunlight playing against crystalline snow and ice. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)
		Class is Back in Session Colonel Kevin McNabb, Chemistry & Life Sciences assistant professor, introduces CH479 Introduction to Biotechnology to his E-Hour class with medical school anecdotes during the cadets’ first day of the second academic term Jan. 7. After today, the senior class counts another 134 days until graduation. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Cadets Get Booked Class of 2013 cadet Alexander Beak, Company H-2 from Wappingers Falls, N.Y., draws his books for the next semester from Bldg. 667 during Reorganization Week Jan. 5. After they choose which classes to add and/or drop from their schedules, cadets will start the spring semester on Thursday. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications) Flickr photos
		Black Knights Triumph Over UNH Junior Jeremy Hence, a Fredericksburg, Va., native, rushes around the University of New Hampshire defense during the Black Knights basketball game against UNH at Christl Arena Dec. 22. Army used a 13-0 run to turn a five-point lead into an 18-point advantage en route to a 54-46 victory over New Hampshire (4-5). The Black Knights (9-2) have won four straight games overall and seven in a row at West Point. Hence scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds in the win over UNH. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)
		A Beautiful Day at West Point The sun rises over Trophy Point on a clear winter morning in the Hudson Valley. The daily hustle and bustle of the U.S. Military Academy has given way to the quietness of a serene winter day as the cadets are on Winter Leave. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)
		Off to Winter Break Class of 2011 cadet Michael Kalik, Company G-2, leaves the desolate row of Central Area behind him as he starts his winter break by bringing his luggage to Grant Circle Dec. 18. Kalik is a civil engineering major who has packed not just for his trip to ski in Colorado with family, but for a trip to Mexico as well. He will spend next semester abroad studying civil engineering in Monterrey. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		McNary Earns All-America Honors Army defensive end Josh McNary was recently selected to a pair of All-America teams. McNary, Class of 2011, received third-team accolades from CollegeFootballNews.com and an honorable mention from Sports Illustrated. He is the first Black Knight to earn All-America accolades since Jeremy Trimble earned honorable mention recognition from Sports Illustrated as a punt returner in 2007. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)
		It's TEE Time at West Point Class of 2012 cadet Daniel Lee, of Company H-3 from Los Angeles, focuses on completing his MA205 Integral Calculus and Introduction to Differential Equations term end exam in Thayer Hall Dec. 15. Term end exams, or TEEs, cover this semester’s lessons and are the equivalent of a university’s final exams. Cadets began taking TEEs on Monday; they will finish by Saturday, and are released for their holiday break upon completing their last TEE. The cadets return to class to start the second term Jan. 7. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		March of the Cadets The U.S. Corps of Cadets marches onto Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia before the start of the 110th Army-Navy football game Dec. 12. Tune in to the game now on CBS Sports television and radio stations. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View) Flickr photos & Cadet Army-Navy Blogs
		Cadets Have Eye of the Tiger The West Point cadets won the first event of the Patriot Games this morning, the “Rocky Relay,” on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Dec. 11. The USAA-presented Patriot Games are a Philadelphia Army-Navy tradition in which teams of West Point cadets and U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen compete in two days of challenges to win the trophy presented at the Army-Navy football game. The 110th Army-Navy football game kicks off at 2:30 p.m. Eastern time tomorrow on CBS Sports. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)
		Fired up for the Game A jubilant cadet dances with his classmates as the Army-Navy bonfire boat burns behind him Dec. 10. Cadet First Captain Tyler Gordy, Class of 2010, set the boat ablaze as part of the traditional sendoff for the football team before they left for Philadelphia to play in the 110th Army-Navy football game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Army-Navy Bonfire Tonight Cadet Robert Kava, Class of 2012, throws kindling around the pallets that form the base that holds the Navy boat that will be burned tonight at the Army-Navy bonfire. The bonfire, an annual tradition, is at 6:30 p.m. on Daly Field and is part of the official send-off of the Army football team. The event, open to the public, also features the departure of the West Point Marathon team with the game ball. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dean Welch/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Imagination at West Point Jeff Immelt, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of General Electric, gives a thumbs up to Class of 2011 cadets in PL300 Military Leadership at Robinson Auditorium Dec. 9. Immelt, who has been with the company since 1982, spoke to the cadets about integrity and dedication to service, and how to lead others in a global organization. He also took time after his speech to take questions from cadets, and at the end of the hour was presented with a cadet saber from Cadet Peter Hudelson, Company A-4, on behalf of the class. (Photo by Sgt. Vincent Fusco/Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications)
		Smile For The Cameras Cadets from the Dept. of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership met with Janet Napolitano, Dir. of Homeland Security on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 4. The cadets, members of the National Leadership Honor Society Omicron Delta Kappa, toured the NYSE as part of a day-trip. They also met with leaders from the Standard & Poor’s 500. (Photo by Maj. Jordon Swain/BS&L)
		President Addresses Nation From West Point President Obama waves to the U.S. Military Academy’s Corps of Cadets following his televised address from Eisenhower Hall Theater on Tuesday. The 35-minute speech outlined his strategy on Afghanistan, which includes an increase of 30,000 troops, to the nation and an audience of about 4,200 cadets and guests. Following the speech, the President took time to shake hands and pose for photos with many of the cadets. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)
		President Obama to Deliver Speech Today Master Sgt. Santiago Perales, U.S. Military Academy G3 noncommissioned officer-in-charge, inspects a flag display set up at Eisenhower Hall for President Obama’s visit to West Point today. Obama is expected to deliver his speech regarding troop buildup in Afghanistan later this evening. (Photo by Tommy Gilligan/Pointer View)
		Volleyball Earns 1st-ever NCAA Bid The Army volleyball team earned its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Volleyball Tournament with a sweep of American University on Sunday at Gillis Field House in the Patriot League Championship, 25-16, 25-16, 28-26. The Black Knights win ended American’s string of Patriot League championships at eight and is the fourth in the program’s history. Cadet Maureen Bannon earned MVP honors with 41 assists, eight digs and two blocks in leading Army to its 26 win of the season. (Photo by Mady Salvani/ODIA) Go Army Sports
		Men’s Rugby Hosts Navy on Saturday Cadet Mike Sheehan, pictured, and Army Men’s Rugby hosts its rival Navy tomorrow in the final contest of the fall season for both teams. The match kicks off at 3 p.m. at the Anderson Rugby Complex. The Midshipmen come to Anderson Rugby Complex with a 6-2 record and a #3 ranking by RugbyMag.com. Army Rugby, ranked #2 with a 6-0-1 record, won the Northeast Rugby Union Championship last weekend. Pre-game festivities start at Anderson Rugby Complex at 1 p.m. and the Cadet Parachute Team jumps onto Warrior Field 15 minutes before the start of the game. For more information on West Point Rugby visit West Point Rugby.com. Elsewhere this weekend on West Point the Women’s Basketball team hosts Delaware State at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Christl Arena and the Women’s Volleyball team hosts the Patriot League Championships at Gillis Field House. The Army Black Knights play Lehigh in a semifinal match at 4 p.m. on Saturday. The finals are on Sunday at 4 p.m. (Photo by Ray Anderson/Dobson Images)