Soldier Ride Boston

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Saturday, August 27th, this year's Soldier Ride Boston will begin at 9:00 am from The Old Manse in Concord. Show your support on the route and/or by donating to one of the teams. Team Murphy and Team Maxwell are both riding in honor of recently wounded 1LT Jake Murphy, USMA 2009, from Wellesley, MA. … [Read more...]

1LT Timothy Steel, USMA 2009, KIA

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It is with great sadness that we report the death of 1LT Timothy Steele of Duxbury, MA. He was killed in action in southern Afghanistan on August 23, 2011 by an IED. Lieutenant Steele was a 2009 graduate of United States Military Academy at West Point and a 2004 graduate of Duxbury High School. He … [Read more...]

Reception Day 2011

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On Monday, June 27, 2011, the Massachusetts contingent of the Class of 2015 said goodbye to their families and joined over 1200 other candidates as they reported to West Point on R-Day.  Our Club hosted a welcome table for MA families of New Cadets in Ike Hall, which was staffed by three volunteers … [Read more...]

New Cadet Picnic – June 12th

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On Sunday, June 12, 2011, the West Point Parents Club of Massachusetts welcomed students and their families who have accepted a nomination for the United States Military Academy at West Point. Over 80 attendees including Club members, West Point Graduates, West Point Cadets, several past WPPC-MA … [Read more...]

West Point Graduates 1,031

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen expressed his deepest respect for the next generation of men and women who have earned their place on the Long Gray Line Saturday as the United States Military Academy Class of 2011 officially graduated becoming commissioned officers in the … [Read more...]

Boodle Boxes for Deployed Troops

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Thanks to the Primack's for organizing a very successful Graduate Activities event. 55 boxes were packed with boodle and sent on Tuesday to our deployed troops. Thanks to all that participated! … [Read more...]

The Firstie Party Photos

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Thank you Kevin and Paula Thimble for hosting this years Firstie party on March 27th. We honored the 2011 cadets and their parents. Each cadet will received a US flag that has flown over the capital in their name and a 2011 West Point minted silver dollar. The tradition behind the coin is that the … [Read more...]

Two Mass Cadets Share AAA Honors

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Buck And Webber Share AAA Weekly Honor Courtesy: Army Athletic Communications WEST POINT, N.Y. - Junior sharpshooter Kelly Buck and sophomore gymnast Kip Webber were named co-recipients of the Army Athletic Association Athlete of the Week award for their performances over the weekend. Buck … [Read more...]

Sandhurst Competition 2011

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This year's Sandhurst Competition (SANCOM) was be held on Saturday, 16 April 2011. Update: USMA WON!!!! The Sandhurst Military Skills Competition has run in various configurations since 1967. This year, it is a two-day event conducted at the United States Military Academy West Point, New … [Read more...]

Mass Cadet Kelly Buck Shines on Rifle Team

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The following is courtesy of: Army Athletic Communications Rifle Team Edges Memphis 4586-4581 In Its Season Debut LINCOLN, NEB. - Senior team captain John Manzano and junior Kelly Buck tied for second in smallbore, and freshman Michael Mathews was runner-up in air rifle in Army's 4586-4581 … [Read more...]