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Written by RANGITSCH Joseph Francis
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Tuesday, 11 October 2011 |
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Dear Proud to Be ’83, I recently had the opportunity to visit our Rockbound Highland Home for a couple significant events. On Thursday 29 September, a room was dedicated in Hotel Thayer to honor Henry O. Flipper. This was possible through the generosity of our classmate Tommy Morgan in memory of his ex-wife and best friend, Vanessa. Tommy’s daughter, Jasmine, Class of 2014 spoke eloquently of her “insignificant” struggles of plebe year as compared to her mother’s struggles with cancer. It was a very powerful and moving event. It was also an honor to meet Tommy’s family including his father, a retired Command Sergeants Major, as well as relatives of Henry O. Flipper. The room is on the fourth floor if and when you visit (See attached picture of plaque).
On Saturday morning before football game, COL Kevin Batule retired after 28 and a butt years in uniform. Laurie and Kevin talked of the “teamwork” of family, friends, and associates as being the reason for any successes they may have enjoyed while in uniform. Son Andrew ’08 and daughter Katie made presentations of crossed sabers, as well as a baseball bat. The classmates in attendance presented a framed West Point Baseball Player Tobacco Silk from 1910 connecting the “old” corps with Kevin’s baseball roots. Although his parade got rained out, the extra time was used for catching up with those in attendance. Good luck to the Batule Family as they move on to life in retirement.
The football game was a significant win. The Selman/Wittpenn/Dedekind/Batule tailgates made sure we were prepped for and able to recover from any outcome. It is not whether you win or lose the game, but how you play the tailgates. Speaking of Football… Army – Navy 2011 in Washington, DC |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 11 October 2011 )
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Written by RANGITSCH Joseph Francis
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011 |
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The class presented a gift to the Academy at our 20th reunion. Since then, we have not been in an active fundraising campaign, although I wish to thank the many classmates who have continued to make donations during this period. We chose as a class to support the West Point Leadership Center . The time has come to raise awareness of this commitment as we approach our 30th Reunion. It is time to re-evaluate your commitment to this effort: Here is the PLEDGE FORM which has the instructions on how to get your pledge to the Proud To Be Class Fund. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 14 June 2011 )
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Written by RANGITSCH Joseph Francis
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Monday, 08 November 2010 |
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From the USMA AOG:
Leave Your Mark at West Point!
Do you ever wish you could have your own landmark at West Point? The West Point Association of Graduates’ Brick and Paver Program is a unique way to do just that! This limited-time offer allows you to have your name and a meaningful inscription etched onto a brick or paver and placed in the grounds surrounding Herbert Hall Alumni Center.
We have opened up a limited number of bricks in previously closed class sections and we have freed up spaces for additional pavers.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 03 December 2010 )
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