An Article By MICHAEL HILL

But in this history-drenched institution on the Hudson River that has produced generals such as Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Douglas MacArthur and Norman Schwarzkopf, some female cadets say they still feel the need to prove they measure up.

"You don't want to give the reputation to girls that 'Oh, she can't do it because she's a girl.' And you don't want to appear like you get special treatment because you're a girl," said Karina Quezada, a 19-year-old plebe from Las Vegas.

"And don't whine!" added Diane Leimbach, a plebe from Quincy, Ill.

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