CLASS OF 2011

PLEBE PARENT WEEKEND

OCT 11TH - 14TH 2007

 

PLEBE-PARENT WEEKEND INFORMATION

Thursday, Oct 11

6-6:20 a.m. Mandatory Breakfast (cadets only) Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

7 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Plebe-Parent Weekend shuttle bus service Post-wide

8 a.m.-4 p.m. Plebe-Parent Weekend 2007 Reception Center Crest Hall, Eisenhower Hall

10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Hudson River Scenic Tour - USMA Ferryboat South Dock

Board 9:30 a.m. Call 845-938-2137/3011 for reservations, limited to 150 per day. Times subject to change.

Weather dependent.

11:55 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. Mandatory Lunch (cadets only) Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

12:05 p.m. Catholic Plebe-Parent Mass and Reception Most Holy Trinity Chapel

2-3:30 p.m. Hudson River Scenic Tour - USMA Ferryboat South Dock

Board 1:30 p.m. Call 845-938-2137/3011 for reservations, limited to 150 per day. Times subject to change.

Weather dependent.

4 p.m. END OF CLASS DAY

Upper Classmen who are not tasked for the weekend will be released after their last class.

4:10–6:30 p. m. Full Dress Plebe Review Rehearsal The Plain

Cadets only, please. Parents are strongly encouraged to enjoy other activities within the West Point installation at

this time including, but not limited to, the River tours, self-guided tours at Arvin Gym or the Visitors Center .

4:30-6 p.m. Hudson River Scenic Tour - USMA Ferryboat South Dock

Board 4 p.m. Call 845-938-2137/3011 for reservations, limited to 150 per day. Times subject to change. Weather

dependent.

6:30-11:30 p.m. Cadet Privileges (as duty permits) See Page 7

6:30-7:30 p.m. Optional Guest Dinner Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

Tickets are required when dining in the Cadet Mess, Washington Hall. Cadets must purchase tickets in advance.

11:30 p.m. Taps

Friday, Oct 12

6:05 a.m.-6:30 a.m. Optional Breakfast (cadets only) Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

7 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Plebe Parent Weekend shuttle bus service Post-wide

8 a.m.–4 p.m. Plebe Parent Weekend Reception Center Crest Hall, Eisenhower Hall

8 a.m.–4 p.m. Cadet Black Parka Sale (cash or check only) Ball Room, Eisenhower Hall

Prices are as follows: Parka (includes one patch) $80; Additional patches $3; Tailor cost per patch $3. Tailor

services available on-site.

9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Commandant’s Welcome/Question Answer Session Theater, Eisenhower Hall

All cadet parents are strongly encouraged to attend this Brief. Drill Practice will run concurrently during this time.

9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Jewish Chapel Visitors Gallery Open Jewish Chapel

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hometown News Release Center Open Thayer Hall Rotunda (4th flr)

Free Service. Cadets and guests are photographed and provide information to the Public Affairs Office for a news

release to send to hometown papers. Photos by Academy Photo.

10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Uniform Factory Tours (Tentative) Uniform Factory

10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Dean’s Academic Open House (see page 8) Various Locations

Noon–1 p.m. Muslim Services Building 147

12:05 p.m. Catholic Plebe-Parent Mass and Reception Most Holy Trinity Chapel

12:30-1:30 p.m. Optional Guest Lunch Cadet Mess, Washingon Hall

Tickets are required when dining in the Cadet Mess, Washington Hall. Cadets must purchase tickets in advance.

1-3:30 p.m. Uniform Factory Tours (Tentative) Uniform Factory

1-4 p.m. Simon Center (SCPME) Open House Bldg. 747, Nininger Hall

1:30-3 p.m. USCC Commandant’s Open House Arvin CPDC Entryway

2-4 p.m. DPE Physical Program Demonstration Arvin CPDC

A continuous event starting in Hayes Gymnasium with Arvin and ending at Crandall Pool.

4-11:30 p.m. Cadet Privileges (as duty permits) See Page 7

4:30-6 p.m. Hudson River Scenic Tour - USMA Ferryboat South Dock

Board 4 p.m. Call 845-938-2137/3011 for reservations, limited to 150 per day. Times subject to change.

6:30-7:30 p.m. Optional Guest Dinner Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

Tickets are required when dining in the Cadet Mess, Washington Hall. Cadets must purchase tickets in advance.

7-9 p.m. Jewish Sabbath Service Jewish Chapel

1 a.m. Taps

PPW Schedule of Events

PLEBE-PARENT WEEKEND INFORMATION BOOKLET 6

Saturday, Oct 13

6 - 6:20 a.m. Mandatory Breakfast (cadets only) Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

7-8:30 a.m. Full Dress Cadet Review Rehearsal (if needed) The Plain

7 a.m. - 1:30 a.m. Plebe Parent Weekend shuttle bus service Post-wide

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fall Foliage Festival Main Street , Highland Falls

10-11 a.m. Plebe-Parent Cadet Review The Plain

12-1 p.m. Optional Guest Lunch Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

Tickets are required when dining in the Cadet Mess, Washington Hall. Cadets must purchase tickets in advance.

1-3 p. m. TAC Orientation and Cadet Barracks Open House Company Areas

2:30-3 p.m. Organ Recital Cadet Chapel

3-4:30 p.m. Hudson River Scenic Tour - USMA Ferryboat South Dock

Board 2:30 p.m. Call 845-938-2137/3011 for reservations, limited to 150 per day. Times subject to change.

3-6:30 p.m. Cadet Privileges (as duty permits) See Page 7

4:30-7 p.m. Buses run from Hotel Thayer & Buffalo Soldier Field to Statue (Washington Hall)

5:15 p.m. Catholic Mass Most Holy Trinity Chapel

5:30-6:30 p.m. Commandant’s Reception (Invitation Only) 101 Jefferson Road

7-8 p.m. Plebe-Parent Banquet (Mandatory for Plebes) Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

Tickets are required. No tickets sold day of event, cadets must purchase in advance. Doors open at 6, banquet

begins 7 p.m.

8-11 p.m. Academy Photo Family, Couple Portraits Riverside Cafe, Eisenhower Hall

8:15-9 p.m. Buses available from Cadet Mess (MacArthur Statue) to Eisenhower Hall

8:15 p.m. Receiving Lines Crest Hall, Eisenhower Hall

8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Plebe-Parent Hop (Music by USMA Band) Ballroom, Eisenhower Hall

8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Live Entertainment Benny’s Lounge, Ike Hall

8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Live Entertainment Riverside Cafe, Ike Hall

9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Buses available from Eisenhower Hall to various

locations (route will run from Eisenhower Hall tunnel

to MacArthur Statue, Clinton Field, Hotel Thayer,

Buffalo Soldier Field and return.)

9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Cadet Privileges (as duty permits) See Page 7

1 a.m. Taps

Sunday, Oct 14

7 a.m.-7 p.m. Cadet Privileges See Page 7

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Plebe Parent Weekend shuttle bus service Post-wide

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Farmer’s Market Main Street , Highland Falls

9-10 a.m. Catholic Services Most Holy Trinity Chapel

9:30 a.m. Lutheran Plebe Parent Reception Old Cadet Chapel

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Optional Guest Brunch Cadet Mess, Washington Hall

Tickets are required when dining in the Cadet Mess, Washington Hall. Cadets must purchase tickets in advance.

10 a.m. Episcopal Plebe Parent Breakfast Holy Innocents, Highland Falls

10:30-11:30 a.m. Protestant Services Cadet Chapel

1-4 p.m. Superintendent’s Quarters 100 Tours , First Tour, 1 p.m., Last Tour begins 3:45 p.m.

2-3:30 p.m. Hudson River Scenic Tour -- USMA Ferryboat South Dock

Board 1:30 p.m. Call 845-938-2137/3011 for reservations, limited to 150 per day. Times subject to change.

7 p.m. All Cadet Privileges End, Accountability Formation Cadet Area

11:30 p.m. Taps

There is always a possibility of schedule changes. Pease check the Plebe Parent Weekend 2007 site on the USMA home page

(www.usma.edu). Look for the Plebe Parent Weekend 2007.