{"id":2477,"date":"2024-02-12T21:01:35","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T21:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.west-point.org\/parent\/wppc-michigan\/?p=2477"},"modified":"2025-05-03T16:30:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T16:30:28","slug":"congratulations-to-the-class-of-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.west-point.org\/parent\/wppc-michigan\/congratulations-to-the-class-of-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Congratulations to the Class of 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Like None Before. Congratulations to the Class of 2024!<\/h2>\n<p>We are so proud of the graduating Class of 2024! Members of the West Point Parents Club of Michigan are eligible for numerous benefits at graduation as a celebration of the accomplishments of our Firstie Class . Thanks to this year\u2019s Firstie Committee, Ariana, Trish, Janet and Irene.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s WPPCMI Tradition for members of the Cow Class to support the Firsties on graduation day with their luncheon. WPPCMI is still looking for members of the Class of 2025 to support this effort.&nbsp; Please reach out using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.west-point.org\/parent\/wppc-michigan\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a> button to find out more.<\/p>\n<div>Here\u2019s what\u2019s coming for our Firsties and Firstie Families:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Graduation Luncheon at the 49er\u2019s Club<\/strong>\u2013casual, easy, delicious, reasonably priced&#8211;on post walking distance from Michie Stadium (\u00bd mile), immediately following graduation. &nbsp;There is no program for this lunch\u2014just come as you are, when the timing is best for you and your party.&nbsp;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reserve seats for your party <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.west-point.org\/wppc-michigan\/graduationluncheon\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>&nbsp;Michigan members may invite friends from other states to join them for this convenient, casual lunch option.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paths to Leadership booklet<\/strong> which will be printed for each cadet\u2014a 24-page, 9&#215;11 booklet, professionally designed and printed, a kind of Michigan yearbook with photos and particulars about each cadets\u2019 branch, post, memories. &nbsp;Extra copies are available for purchase at a reasonable price and make a great memento for family and friends. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.west-point.org\/parent\/wppc-michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pathways2023.pdf\">Pathways to Leadership 2023<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Howitzer Yearbook<\/strong> full-page advertisement featuring a photo of every graduating Michigan cadet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Firstie Gift from the Club to each cadet<\/strong>\u2014it\u2019s personalized and has their 2024 class crest. &nbsp;Michigan graduates over the years love it!<\/li>\n<li><strong>U.S. Congressional Record<\/strong>\u2014read into the U.S. Congressional record and includes your son\/daughter\u2019s name as a graduate of the United States Military Academy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>To members of the Class of 2024, please don\u2019t delay in responding to the 5-6 questions in the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeTxfWt2CrM5N3L-r-gPQ4RrYBgxMix8SXeLwyPZyFJktoSSg\/viewform?usp=sharing\">Graduation RSVP form linked here<\/a>. &nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><strong>U.S. Postmark on Graduation Day<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Did you know that West Point Parents Club of Michigan has had the honor of designing the official U.S. Postmark used at the West Point Post office on graduation day for more than ten years? &nbsp;Again, on May 25, 2024, there will be a special postmark, designed by the family member of one of our Michigan 2024 cadets. &nbsp;Plan now to mail your graduation announcements from the West Point post office that day.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>WPPCMI Michigan Luncheon<\/strong> is a short walk from Michie Stadium at the 49er\u2019s Lodge.&nbsp; Thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Firstie Committee leadership and club members and friends, this year\u2019s luncheon is delicious and especially affordable for our Michigan families.&nbsp; $25\/adult; $15 children (5-10 years, under 4 complimentary).&nbsp; Michigan Graduates eat FREE!&nbsp; At this price, our luncheon is guaranteed to sell out, so don\u2019t wait to reserve seats for your party <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.west-point.org\/wppc-michigan\/graduationluncheon\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like None Before. Congratulations to the Class of 2024! We are so proud of the graduating Class of 2024! 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