Morgan

West Linn

yes

Phil* & Marge Doleac

Kenneth

Portland

yes

Francesca*

Bellevue

yes

Jordan

West Linn

yes

Charles & Mary
Knutson

Sarah

H3

Noti

yes

Pichid & Daranee
Roongsang

Pete

D2

Salem

yes

Richard & Janie
Steinbock

Mark

C4

Klamath Falls

yes

Ian

University Place, WA

yes

Phillip & Elaine Wagner

Jess*

Ft. Rock

yes

Sam

Pullman, WA

yes

     The class of 2004's crest contains several items of symbolic significance, combined to represent our class. The majestic eagle, a symbol of our country's courageous strength and valorous achievements, is the centerpiece of our crest, representing the attitudes and beliefs of the United States Military Academy's Class of 2004.
     The eagle's beak is closed, showing that our nation does not take an aggressor's stance in world affairs, but instead acts as the protector of freedom. In contrast, the swooping eagle demonstrates its readiness to attack swiftly and severely, representing how the Class of 2004 is prepared to act in defense of our country's interests, when we are called upon to do so.
     One of the eagle's wings is touching the cadet saber, symbolizing how the principles of Duty, Honor and Country are being embedded as immutable values within the Class of 2004 as members of the Corps of Cadets. The eagle's gaze is steadfastly fixed upon the officer's saber, indicating that this class is dedicated to incorporating the principles of officership, so that we can perform our duty to the best of our abilities. The eagle holds within the grasp of each talon an oak leaf cluster, which historically recognized the multiple achievements that leaders accomplish through their unshakable devotion to personal principles of honor. The wings of the eagle are fully outstretched against the backdrop of the flag of the United States, symbolizing our strong patriotism that motivates us to swear lifelong service to our country.
    Four visible stars on the unfurled flag represent our four foundational years spent at the Academy, as well as the class' graduation year.
     The Class of 2004' motto, "For Country and Corps", is written across the banner. On once side of the crest is a cadet's saber wrapped in the banner, bearing the word "Corps". On the opposite side of the crest is an officer's saber wrapped in the banner hear the word "Country". Each saber and its descriptive word are joined together by the banner, illustrating how our time in the Corps of Cadets will prepare us well, leading us into service for our country as officers in the United States Army.
     The rainstorm above the word "Corps" reminds us of the relentless rain that the Class of 2004 endured during Beast. The lightning represents the trials and tribulations that cadets learn to successfully overcome, in order to reach the ultimate goal of becoming leaders of character. This dynamic West Point experience acts as a purifying fire, which will not fail to produce Army officers, who are unyielding in their devotion to duty, and who battle with confident determination to overcome all obstacles, in order to successfully reach the goals set before them.
     Written along the bottom of the crest at the initials "USMA", in recognition that it is the entire West Point experience that endlessly labors to build within each member of The Corps a foundation as strong and immovable as the rock hard granite of its campus. Upon this firm foundation, each member of the Class of 2004 is committed to build a lifetime of service through devotion to the principles of Duty, Honor and Country. By making this  lifelong commitment, the United States Military Academy's Class of 2004 continues the living legacy of The Long Gray Line."