West Point® Class of 1987

Dear Classmates:

On Monday 24 September 2007, we all learned that the homecoming game time on Saturday, 6 October 2007 was changed to 7:00PM.  I held off on the official announcement until we (members of the reunion cmte) could coordinate how all the other reunion events would be adjusted.  I understand these changes have impacted everyone, and caused several people to significantly adjust their plans.    Please know that we were able to get this matter considered at the highest Academy levels.  And though three hours between parade's end and start of game is somewhat less than what we wanted, I believe it still gives time for a decent stretch of eating, drinking, and socializing before the game.  The Academy has worked, deviating from a standard schedule, to accommodate the Class of 1987

Several people have voiced concerns that USMA is changing schedules of reunion classes solely for the television revenue associated with broadcasting Army Football on ESPN.  There are many factors involved with such a decision.  The benefit of national exposure goes beyond the revenue. It includes making the broadcast accessible to soldiers around the world and the promotion of the USMA name to high school students across the country. 

The final schedule for our class reunion events on Saturday 6 October 2007 is:

1230-1330 Alumni Lunch in Mess Hall

1420 Alumni Exercises (graduates planning on marching should assemble NLT
1400 hours on Thayer Walk--corner of library)

1500 Parade

1545 Class Photo (immediately following the parade)

1600 – 1845 Class Tailgate at Eisenhower Hall

1900 Game
An updated agenda is available on our website at
http://www.west-point.org/class/usma1987/content/view/76/82/

Thank you for your understanding, patience, and flexibility.  We look
forward to seeing everyone at the reunion and wish you all safe travels.

Beat Tulane!

Donna McAleer