Class of 1980

INTRODUCTION

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Updated 24 Aug 05

REUNION 2005

It's that time again . . . our 25th reunion is scheduled for 15-18 September 2005. Bob "Smitty" Smith is leading the planning committee again and Joanie Emmer is our reunion coordinator again.

The final mailing should be going out by mid-August. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE KICK OFF FOR THE FOOTBALL GAME HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 3 PM!!! The schedule for the rest of Saturday has been adjusted accordingly. All of this information is also on the Reunion 2005 page . . . .

Beat Baylor!!!!

FUND RAISING

Click here to DONATE ONLINE	Fund Raising continues! We're still making progress in our class gift campaign. Our primary goals are to raise $500,000 and to seek 100% class participation. Currently we have donated or pledged $340,725.30 during the campaign with 31% participation. 1st Regiment leads the way in contributions with $101,060.61 pledged or given, 3rd Regiment in participation with 32.9%. Company E-4 leads in contributions (followed closely by Company A-1 and H-1) and Company D-4 in participation (followed by C-1). Go to the Giving Results page to see how your company stacks up . . . Use the following links for detailed information on: Fund Raising Representatives Giving Results by Company Gift Selection Process Fund Raising Homepage!
Hot Poop	Contains news and trivia about our class updated 29 Jun 05
Class Officers	Our class officers in case you have forgotten updated 14 Jul 01
Communications	Assembly articles and web pages for cadet companies, individuals and classmate businesses updated 5 Feb 01
Fund Raising	Fund raising campaign information updated 23 Jul 05
Class Gift	Class gift information updated 11 Dec 00
Old Corps Tales	Tales, some tall in nature, some remembrances and some commentary about our life as cadets. updated on 6 Jul 05
Scrap Book	Gallery of photos, current and old, of interest updated 11 Sep 01
Reunion 2005	Information for the 25th Reunion! updated 24 Aug 05
Reunion 2000	Picture Gallery from the 20th Reunion updated 13 Jun 01
Taps	Our fallen classmates updated 9 Sep 01
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NO SHORTCUTS TO GREATNESS
No Shortcuts to Greatness honors the extraordinary sacrifices, courage, conviction, and perseverance of all military school graduates. Depicted in the late 1860’s from Redoubt Four’s unique perspective of West Point, this painting recognizes two such remarkable graduates: Captain Charles Parsons (USMA Class, June 1861) and Parson’s student, Cadet Robert Carter (USMA 1870). Throughout his life, Parsons epitomized exemplary service to his country and to humanity. He holds the distinction of being West Point’s only recognized Saint. Similarly, Carter’s actions during cavalry operations in the American West earned him the Medal of Honor.
The West Point Society of Philadelphia commissioned Don Stivers to create a West Point print. A unique winter setting, looking at West Point from Redoubt 4, the WPSP is using the proceeds from the sale of this spectacular print to directly benefit West Point’s Equestrian Team. With many planned improvements, a critical initial step in the Cavalry Hall Project is to purchase a small covered practice arena. To order, click here . . .
CLASS WEB PAGE
Web Master . . . Bob Morris
Class crest art courtesy of Angie Ink
CLASS LISTSERVER
Our Class is one of the "most connected" on West-Point.Org with 460 plus subscribers to the class listserver. The listserver is moderated by "The List Meister Trio" (Mike Luttmann, Steve Tobin and Rich Polo) and provides a forum for discussions on items of interest to our Class. To be a part of the Listserver, you must be a member of the Class of 1980 and e-mail your subscription request to be added to the List Meister Trio at <usma1980-owner@west-point.org>.
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