Cadet Community Whether it be through a team, a club or organization they join, or some other connection they make with a peer or mentor during their 47-month experience, cadets find purpose, meaning, & community at West Point. Cadet Community Whether it be through a team, a club or organization they join, or some other connection they make with a peer or mentor during their 47-month experience, cadets find purpose, meaning, & community at West Point. Breadcrumb cadet journey cadet community USMA_pillars MENU Leadership Development Cadet Life Cadet Support Clubs and Activities Cadet Milestones Plebe Milestones Yearling Milestones Cow Milestones Firstie Milestones Cadet Community The Journey Continues Community at West Point West Point brings together a community of exceptional young people with outstanding faculty, diverse mentors, and the most connected body of alumni in the world, all dedicated to pursuing excellence, serving others, and defending the nation. Cadets looking for connection in common interest, spirituality, culture, or aspiration, will find it at USMA - forging bonds that will last a lifetime. "West Point's community, including cadets, faculty, and local families, creates an environment of togetherness and offers unconditional support. Although every cadet faces many challenges while at West Point, I never felt I was facing them alone." Cohesion through Athletics and Teamwork Every cadet is an athlete and must engage in play some type of sport. More than a recreational release for cadets, these athletic teams help cultivate a warrior ethos, develop grit and drive, and contribute to a strong spirit de corps. Explore intramural sports Explore competitive sports Explore the NCAA at West Point 63% Team Captain 84% Varsity Letter Clubs and Groups that Foster Camaraderie Whether it be the Gospel Choir, Spectrum, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, or the Scoutmaster's Council cadets can find a group of fellow cadets with whom they share a common interest. West Point has a wide variety of groups, clubs, and organizations that meet regularly and are a integral part of a cadet's development. Explore Affinity Clubs Explore Religious Clubs Explore Hobby Clubs Explore All Clubs 764 Top 20% of High School Class 716 National Honor Society 158 National Merit Scholarship 85 Class Valedictorian 37 Class Salutatorian "The West Point community is like no other place in the world. The strong sense of unity, commitment to service, and continuous pursuit of growth provided an environment that resonates with my goals both professionally and personally. It is a place where I continuously push my limits." A Unique Faculty Model West Point employs a unique blend of faculty comprising both military and civilian faculty from all walks of life who are committed to cadet excellence. This diverse group of faculty provides cadets an unmatched educational experience that prepares them to become leaders of character Leaders Mentoring Leaders Whether it's a professor reaching out to offer additional assistance, a company tactical officer stopping by a room to check in after hours, a sponsor inviting a cadet to his or her home to relax, or simply a member of the long gray line offering advice to a cadet with whom he or she feels a connection, cadets benefit from a wide array of mentors at the Academy. Camaraderie Cadets form strong bonds during their time at West Point - in the units they are assigned to during their summer training and in their academic year companies. The friendships they forge with their peers, with those leading them, and with the cadets that they themselves lead will last a lifetime. Vibrant Spiritual Communities West Point offers a wide variety of opportunities available to you to grow in your faith. Our various faith communities are warm, friendly, and ready to serve you. View religious service schedule. Most Holy Trinity Catholic Chapel Cadet Chapel Post Chapel Jewish Chapel World Religious Worship Center St. Martin's Chapel Old Cadet Chapel "I liked who I was becoming at West Point. The people, culture, and mission combined to help me grow and move towards my own goals and dreams. I found the most supportive community of friends, mentors, and teachers. They walked me through my valleys and celebrated my peaks, building a bond that is like none other imaginable." Class Composition Every West Point class is a unique blend of emerging leaders with tremendous potential. Average class composition based upon historical data with an estimated incoming class size of 1214 cadets. View class profiles and characteristics Explore current class statistics 174 Scouting 122 Eagle Scout or Gold Award 134 Student Body / Class President 316 Boys / Girls State / Nation The Long Gray Line Regardless of how long a graduate decides to serve in uniform, all West Point graduates become valued members of the Long Gray Line - the most connected alumni body in the world. Joining “The Long Gray Line,” a community of fellow gradates than spans generations. is a mark of distinction, representing high achievement and the promise of outstanding, ethical leadership. Visit the West Point Alumni website Noteworthy USMA Graduates More than 80,000 men and women have graduated from the United States Military Academy since its founding in 1802. Below is a small sampling of graduates who made notable contributions to the military, academia, business, and overall history of the United States. View all notable graduates. David MoniacClass of 1822First Native American graduate (Muscogee Creek Nation) Henry O. FlipperClass of 1877First Black graduate Benjamin O. Davis Jr.Class of 1936Commander of Tuskegee Airmen Roscoe RobinsonClass of 1951First Black four-star general Eric ShinsekiClass of 197434th Chief of Staff of the Army, first Asian-American four-star general Lloyd AustinClass of 1975First Black Secretary of Defense, four-star general Richard Morales, Jr. Class of 1976Rhodes Scholar and Physician, first Hispanic First Captain George Harrington Class of 1977 First Comanche Nation graduate Vincent Brooks Class of 1980First Black First Captain, four-star general Pat Locke Class of 1980First Black woman to graduate USMA Nadja West Class of 1982Surgeon general of the army, highest ranking woman ever from USMA Maritza Sáenz RyanClass of 1982First woman and first Hispanic West Point department head Adrian PerkinsClass of 2008Mayor of Shreveport, LA 2018-2022 Contact the Admissions Team The first step in becoming part of the West Point Community is contacting a member of the Admissions team. 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