Michael and James - two Strake Jesuit buddies take on Time Square and all the lights. Michael really enjoys these weekend passes and James took advantage of the three day Columbus Day weekend to fly up and spend some time with Michael. They both stayed with Michael's older brother, Terry Jr.
Michael's West Point Experience
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Mike in New York with James
Michael and James - two Strake Jesuit buddies take on Time Square and all the lights. Michael really enjoys these weekend passes and James took advantage of the three day Columbus Day weekend to fly up and spend some time with Michael. They both stayed with Michael's older brother, Terry Jr.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
West Point Wins!
Like any college, the weekend highlight is the home football game. On Oct. 1, 2011 West Point held their homecoming game agaist Tuland University in Michie Stadium. The Black Knights won 45-6. As is tradition, all 4200 cadets attend home football games together. West Point is famous for its tail gate parites, but visitors most treasure seeing the cadet review drill on the plain. Game day is a family affair and the basketball team does its part by hosting a tent area in the "black knight alley" where they sign autographs for kids and assist with shooting skills.
Pictures of Michael
We spent the end of our summer trying to find any pictures of Michael during basic training. With basic training behind him, Michael is able to provide us pictures himself. I am not sure which was easier on us, finding them on the web sites or getting Michael to slow down and snap a few for us. After many requests for pictures in different uniforms, he provided these with a promise to send pictures more often. We will see ....
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