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Rhodes
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Harvard
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319
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Yale
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215
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Princeton
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187
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USMA
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83
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Stanford |
78 |
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USNA |
42
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USAFA
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34
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Marshall
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Harvard |
120 |
Princeton
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60 |
Stanford
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49 |
Yale |
47
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MIT
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41 |
USMA |
32 |
Brown
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32 |
USNA |
16 |
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USAFA |
9 |
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East-West
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Olmsted
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USMA has participated in the Olmsted Scholar Program since its inception in October 1959. To date, West Point has had 96 scholars.
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USMA Scholarships
Each year West Point cadets compete for and
win many prestigious scholarships. West Point is 4th on the list of
total winners for Rhodes Scholarships, 7th for Marshall and 4th on
the list of Hertz Fellows. In each case the institutions with more
scholarship winners also have larger student bodies.
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Jason Crabtree
(Class of 2008, Company E-1, Kingston, WA)
Rhodes Scholarship
Jason has been awarded the Rhodes Scholarship. Jason is a Civil Engineering major, and will be pursuing a two-year degree in Engineering Science researching expandable structures at Oxford. Jason is the First Captain of the Corps of Cadets, and enjoys SCUBA diving, mountaineering, and playing the guitar.
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Mel Sanborn
(Class of 2008, Company C-1, Wilmot, NH)
Marshall Scholarship
Mel has been awarded a Marshall Scholarship from the Boston Region. Mel is a Chinese major, and will be attending the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London where he will pursue a one year Master of Arts in International Studies and Diplomacy, and one year Master of Arts in Chinese Studies.
This is especially good news for Mel, a prior enlisted Soldier who graduated first in his class from USMAPs, and whose age made him ineligible for the Rhodes. |
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Brad Wilson
(Class of 2008, Company C-4, Grand Rapids, MI)
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Brad is a math and economics major from Grand Rapids, MI. He is a member of company C-4 where he currently serves as a platoon leader. He spent a semester at the United States Air Force Academy and participated in an internship at the RAND Corporation this summer. He hopes to be an infantry officer and plans to pursue a Masters Degree in development studies from the London School of Economics. |
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Tyler Jost
(Class of 2008, Company C-4, Wheaton, IL)
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Tyler is an International Relations and Chinese language major from Wheaton, IL. He has spent four years as a member of company C-4 and the Debate Team. In the first semester of his junior year, Tyler studied in Jilin University, China. Most recently, Tyler spent two months participating in an Operation Crossroads Africa program in Rwanda to document testimonies of genocide victims. Tyler will attend the School of Oriental and African Studies in London to earn an Masters in East Asian Politics before serving as a Military Intelligence officer. |
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Gregory J Stevens
(Class of 2007, Company C-3, Spencer, MA)
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar
Greg was a Life Science major from Spencer, Massachusetts. He was in company C-3 where he last served as the company Sandhurst squad leader. Greg is a Medical Service Corps officer who will attend the University of Cambridge for a one-year course of study in Public Health. He will then attend medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in 2008. He graduated as the valedictorian of the West Point class of 2007. |
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Christopher M. Tarney
(Class of 2008, Company C-4, Union, NJ)
Truman Scholarship Chris is a Life Science major hailing from Union, New Jersey. He is in company C-4 and currently serves as a squad leader. Last spring, Chris participated in a medical mission to Belize, where he conducted volunteer work for local medical treatment. This summer, he will organize clinics for HIV treatment as part of Crossroads Africa. He spends his spare time with the American Medical Student Association, the American Chemical Society, and numerous intramural sports competitions. A future U.S. Army doctor, Chris hopes to earn a Masters Degree in Public Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He then plans to serve in the U.S Army Medical Corps as a research physician to help improve the deteriorating health conditions of Central America. |
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Daniel Lennox
(Class of 2007, Company E-2, El Paso, TX)
Fulbright Student Grant
Dan is a Comparative Politics and French major from El Paso, TX. He is in company E-2 and is on his company Sandhurst team. He spent a semester abroad at l’Ecole Polytechnique in Paris and spent the last summer working in South Africa. A future Infantry officer, Dan will begin his studies and research in Chad before pursuing a Masters in International Relations at the Université de Yaoundé II in Cameroon. |
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Daniel A. Vallone
(Class of 2007, Company E-4, Epping, NH)
Fulbright Student Grant
East-West Fellowship Dan is an East Asian Studies major from Epping, New Hampshire. He is in company E-4 and currently serves as Sandhurst squad leader. Dan has represented West Point at conferences in Taiwan, Japan, and also spent a month at the British Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst. Dan is involved in Big Brothers, the Chinese club, and competes in the annual Sandhurst competition at West Point. Dan is a future Infantry Officer. |
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Heather P. Di Silvio
(Class of 2007, Company E-4, Kirkland, WA)
East-West Fellowship Heather is a Chinese language major from Kirkland, Washington. She is a member of company E-4 and currently serves as a platoon leader. Last year, Heather spent the fall semester studying abroad in China. There she attended Nanjing Normal University and studied Chinese language. She spends her free time volunteering with the Army Family Readiness Group, and is the CIC of Catholic Sunday School. An avid athlete, Heather enjoys running half marathons, and has devoted three years to her company Sandhurst team. Following graduation in May, Heather plans to attend the University of Hawai’i at Manoa to pursue her Masters Degree in Asian Studies. She will then return to the U.S. Army as an officer in the Army Corps of Engineers, and hopes to eventually serve as a Foreign Area Officer. |
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Mary Erin Boyle
(Class of 2007, Company D-2, Fairfax Station, VA)
East-West Fellowship Mary Erin is a Chinese language major hailing from Fairfax Station, VA. She is in company D-2 and currently serves as the First Battalion, Second Regiment Logistics Officers. In the spring of her cow year, Mary Erin went on semester exchange to Nanjing, China. Mary Erin represented West Point in the Foreign Academy Exchange program in trips to both the Chinese and Japanese military academies. Mary Erin is a 4 time letter winner of the Women’s Soccer team. Mary Erin will pursue a Masters Degree in Asian Studies at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. Upon completion of East-West Center programs, Mary Erin will serve as a Military Intelligence Officer. |
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Marya Jane Rosenberg
(Class 2007, Company D-3, New York, NY)
East-West Fellowship Marya Jane Rosenberg is an Art, Philosophy, and Literature major from New York City. She is a member of company D-3 and currently serves as a platoon leader. She recently traveled to the Indian Military Academy with the Foreign Academy Exchange Program. She enjoys reading and writing poetry, and a series of her haiku was recently accepted for publication in The Best American Poetry 2007. Following graduation in May, Marya plans to attend the University of Hawai’i at Manoa to pursue her Masters Degree in Asian Studies. She will then return to the U.S. Army as an officer in the Adjutant General Corps, and hopes eventually to serve as a Foreign Area Officer. |
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Andy Robinson
(Class of 2007, Company E-1, Fairfax, VA)
Gates Scholarship Andy is a double major in Operations Research and Economics in Company E-1. He hails from Fairfax, Virginia and currently serves as a Military Development Officer. His extracurricular activities include Officer’s Christian Fellowship, the Sandhurst Competition, and Special Olympics. Last summer he served as a Company Commander at Camp Buckner and worked at Capitol Hill for Congressman Geoff Davis. A future Infantry officer, Andy will to pursue an MPhil in Economics at Cambridge. |
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Elijah Harrington
(Class of 2007, Company E-3, Memphis, TN)
Churchill Scholarship Eli is a Civil Engineering major from Memphis, Tennessee. He is currently a platoon leader in company E-3. Eli rowed for Army Crew for three years before becoming an assistant coach. He is also a leader for the West Point Navigators, a military Christian fellowship ministry, and as a hobby Eli enjoys amateur photography. A future officer for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Eli plans to study for an MPhil Engineering for Sustainable Development at University of Cambridge in order to better prepare him for reconstruction operations in post-conflict environments. |
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Timothy F. Simmons
(Class of 2007, Company D-3, Austin, TX)
Rhodes Scholarship Timothy is an Economics major and currently serves as the Regimental Security and Public Affairs Officer. Last summer Timothy interned with the President’s Council of Economic Advisers and served as a temporary Signal Corps platoon leader at Fort Huachuca. He spends the majority of his free time running with the track team, where he specializes in the steeplechase. He also keeps a sketchbook. A future Aviation officer, Timothy hopes to earn an MPhil in Development Studies from Oxford. |
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Charles Eadie
(Class of 2007, Company C-2, Santa Cruz, CA)
Marshall & Truman Scholarship Charlie is an Economics major and serves as the Regimental Commander for 2nd Regiment. Last summer, he participated in an internship with the Congressional Budget Office where he analyzed the Army budget and reset program. He is a member of the Sport Parachute Team and enjoys skydiving, snowboarding, and surfing. A future Infantry Officer, Charlie will earn an MSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics from the London School of Economics. |
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Ethan Orwin
(Class of 2007, Company H-3, Toronto, Canada)
Marshall Scholarship
Ethan is a dual citizen (US/Canada) and a History major. He is the first USMA graduate to receive the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Marshall Scholarship, which is awarded to the Marshall recipient that was ranked highest in the New York region.
He currently serves as a platoon leader. Last summer, Ethan spent three weeks in Poland
studying the history of the Holocaust and the Polish experience of the Second World War. He hopes to
become an Army Foreign Area Officer or a civilian diplomat. He plans to work towards strengthening
America’s relationships with its European allies. He will earn an MLitt in Modern History at
the University of St. Andrews.
"Ethan Orwin is the first winner of the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Marshall Scholarship.
This scholarship is awarded to the candidate whom the New York Committee has ranked No. 1 in its selection
process. Ethan is the kind of exceptional scholar/statesman we wish for: a brilliant young man of
unquestionable integrity and principle with an exceptional record of academic and leadership achievement.
In his vision, his commitment to military ethics and to strengthening the Atlantic Alliance, Ethan
personifies the spirit of General George C. Marshall." — Professor Ray Raymond, MBE, FRSA, OCSM,
Chair, New York Selection Committee. |
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Matthew Martel
(Class of 2007, Company A-3, Lincoln, NH)
Marshall Scholarship Matt is an International and Strategic History Major and currently serves as a Regimental Executive Officer. Last summer he served as the Cadet Basic Training Personnel Officer and spent three weeks at the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy. While at the Pentagon, Matt researched the nature and effectiveness of the current US force posture in the Middle East. Matt currently serves as the Training Coach of the Army Nordic Ski team. As a future Aviation Officer, Matt will pursue an MPhil degree in International Relations at the University of Cambridge to prepare him for a career as a strategic analyst in the Department of Defense. |
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1LT Sean Healy
(Class of 2005)
Mitchell Scholarship Sean is an Environmental Engineering major who graduated fifth in his class in 2005. As a cadet, Sean served in many positions of leadership, including Brigade Logistics Officer during his First Class year. Sean was also a Rhodes and Marshall finalist in 2005. Lieutenant Healy is currently serving in Iraq as a Combat Engineer Platoon Leader. He is interested in international security issues will pursue a master’s in International Security and Conflict Studies at Dublin City University as a Mitchell Scholar. |
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Erin Stevens
(Class of 2007, Company G-2, Manlius, NY)
Mitchell Scholarship Erin is an Art, Philosophy, and Literature major concentrating in Philosophy and currently serves as the Brigade Deputy Adjutant. Erin has been a member of the Women’s Army Swim team and the Army Triathlon team. Last summer she worked at the Illicit Antiquities Research Centre at Cambridge University, studying the repatriation of Iraqi artifacts since the looting of the museum in Baghdad in 2003. Erin intends to serve as a Military Intelligence officer and will study Cultural Policy and Art Management at University College Dublin with the goal of impacting the Army’s preservation and treatment of cultural property. |
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Stephanie Hightower
(Class of 2006, Company B-1, Rio Rancho, NM)
Fulbright Student Grant Stephanie Hightower will attend the University of Oxford in the United
Kingdom to earn a master’s degree in global health science. A Chemistry and
Life Sciences major and competitive triathlete, she is the Cadet Corps’
First Captain, the highest position held by a student. |
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Jacob Sheehan
(Class of 2006, Company C-1, Eastford, CT)
Fulbright Student Grant
Jacob Sheehan will spend a year at the United Kingdom ’s University of Manchester to earn a master’s in developmental economics. Jacob is majoring in Economics and American Politics and is involved in Sandhurst, an annual, international military competition between service academies, as well as the Domestic Affairs Forum. |
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Wei Chou
(Class of 2006, Company A-1, Houston, TX)
East-West Scholarship
While in Hawaii, Wei Chou, a future infantry officer, will pursue a master ’s degree in Asian studies, focusing on Japan. He is currently the athletics/spirit officer for the Cadet First Battalion, First Regiment. |
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Tom Cai
(Class of 2006, Company D-1, Saint Louis, MO)
East-West Scholarship
Tom Cai will continue his study of economics while at the University of Hawaii. He is currently the operations officer for the Cadet First Regiment and is president of the Chinese Language Club. A future aviation officer, he will attend flight school at Fort Rucker, AL, in 2008. |
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Michael Lee
(Class of 2006, Company A-2, Glen Rock, NJ)
East-West Scholarship
Michael Lee will pursue a master ’s degree in Asian studies this fall. Upon graduation from West Point, he will receive his bachelor’s degree in economics and his commission in the Corps of Engineers. He is currently co-captain of the cadet judo team. |
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Allison Pan
(Class of 2006, Company G-4, New York, NY)
East-West Scholarship
Allison Pan will continue her study of political science while pursuing her master ’s degree at the East-West Center. She is the cadet debate team captain and will be commissioned a military intelligence officer at graduation. |
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Todd Mainwaring
(Class of 2007, Company D-2, Dothan, AL)
Truman Scholarship Todd Mainwaring is a Civil Engineering major at the U.S. Military Academy, where he also lettered in varsity soccer and organizes community service projects in the Hudson Valley area as an officer in the Civil Engineering Club. He also participated in an inter-service exchange program, completing a semester in Annapolis at the U.S. Naval Academy this past fall. He enjoys running, meeting new people, and traveling. |
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Jessamyn Liu
(Class of 2006, Company C-3, Richmond, VA)
Truman Scholarship/Gates-Cambridge Scholarship Jessamyn Liu is a native of Richmond, Virginia, where she first acquired the passion for American political development she continues to pursue as an American politics and American history double major at the United States Military Academy. In addition to her academic and military duties at West Point, Jessamyn is the head manager for the Army Cross Country and Track teams. She has also founded a dinner discussion group to encourage informal interaction between cadets and faculty and organized civic education programs for local community schools. At Cambridge, Jessamyn will pursue a MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History. After graduation she will serve as a military intelligence officer and hopes to eventually return to West Point as a member of its senior faculty. |
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Jennifer Gonser
(Class of 2006, Company H-1, Cape Cod, MA)
Gates-Cambridge Scholarship Jennifer Gonser currently calls Cape Cod, Massachusetts home, but actually grew up in a military family and moved about every two years. The determination, values, and discipline fostered in her upbringing led her to West Point, where she is majoring in Civil Engineering and enjoying many extra-curricular activities. The focus of her studies is structural development, and after graduation she will serve as an Army Engineer officer where she will aid in reconstruction and infrastructure improvement in developing countries. In West Point’s Corps of Cadets, she has held various leadership positions, and has enjoyed activities such as leading in Officer’s Christian Fellowship, singing in the Cadet Chapel Choir, and volunteering at a shelter for abused women across the Hudson River. She feels very fortunate that she is able to be here at West Point and soon, in the Army. Jen eagerly anticipates pursuing a graduate degree in Sustainable Development which she can use as a future Corps of Engineers officer. |
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Kent Debenedictis
(Class of 2006, Company D-1, Boca Raton, FL)
Marshall Scholarship Kent DeBenedictis is an International Relations and German double major with a Nuclear Engineering sequence. He spent the summer working for the Office of the Secretary of Defense's Policy branch. The summer before he served with the U.S. Army European Headquarters and with the 1-4 Infantry, both stationed in Germany. Kent also participated in the Foreign Academy Exchange Program to Germany. His cadet activities include the Student Conference on U.S. Affairs, the Domestic Affairs Forum, and the German Club. The military positions he has held include Regimental Operations Officer, Company Commander, and Air Assault School Class Commander. A future Infantry officer, Kent plans to earn an MA in European Studies from the University of Birmingham and an MA in War Studies from King's College, London. |
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Cheikh Mbengue
(Class of 2006, Company H-2, St. Lucia)
Rhodes Scholarship CDT Cheikh Mbengue, hails from the beautiful Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. The 24 year old attended St. Mary's College (high school) and Sir Arthur Lewis Community College prior to attending USMA. CDT Mbengue played cricket for St. Mary's College and also holds a first degree black belt in Shotokan Karate. He has been playing the viola for over ten years and plays for St. Lucia's Carlos Mynns Community Orchestra. Cheikh is a Mechanical Engineering/Aeronautical Systems major. His passion for Caribbean regional development is consistent with his plan to study Development Studies at Oxford University. This summer, CDT Mbengue served as an intern at the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) where he produced a paper addressing how the sub region could overcome some of the hurdles they faced as it pertained to sub regional integration. CDT Mbengue is currently the Executive Officer for Company H2 and is slotted to be the Battalion's Executive Officer next semester. |
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Pete Crawford
(Class of 2006, Company H-3, Klein, TX)
Marshall Scholarship Pete grew up in Klein, Texas, a suburb of Houston. His parents always supported he and his brother in whatever activities they pursued from sports to music to acting. From junior high, Pete played football in the fall, basketball in the winter, and ran track and field in the spring. He spent the summers painting and repairing houses with a former football coach. In high school, Pete replaced basketball with musical theater and track with football off-season training. Attending a military academy had been a goal since he was very young, and on 1 July 2002, Pete realized that goal. At West Point, he spent time teaching Sunday School to fifth and sixth grade students, skydiving with the Parachute Team, and conversing with public officials in the Domestic Affairs Forum. From here Pete hopes to branch Infantry and lead in an airborne unit. |
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Jonathan Bate
(Class of 2006, Company D-3, Carthage, TX)
Truman Scholarship Jonathan is majoring in economics and also enjoys studying Chinese.
He has held various leadership positions at the Academy and has also
been involved in outreach programs to local military veterans. Prior
to attending West Point, Jonathan earned a bachelors degree in Accounting
from Stephen F. Austin State University. Rather than entering the corporate
world, however, he decided to embark on a military career. Jonathan plans
to be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the infantry after graduation.
Jonathan will use his Truman Scholarship to pursue a Masters degree in
International Affairs at Columbia University. |
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David Cowan
(Class of 2005, Company F-4, Wausau, WI)
Fulbright Student Grant Dave is a Comparative Politics major with a Middle East focus.
Last summer, Dave traveled throughout Vietnam and also interned
at the American Embassy in N'Djamena, Chad. Throughout his years
at the Academy, he has been an active participant in Model UN,
Officers Christian Fellowship, Model Arab League, and Tuesday's
Children. A future Infantry Officer, Dave will earn a MA in
International Studies and Diplomacy from Al Akhawayn University
in Morocco. |
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Jeff Glick
(Class of 2005, Company D-2, Buffalo, NY)
Fulbright Student Grant Jeff is an Operations Research major who spent a semester at
the United States Coast Guard Academy and also participated
in an exchange program with the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst,
England. Jeff has been an active member of the academy's triathlon
team, Model United Nations, and the Caring Cadets program. Last
year, his submission for an International Interdisciplinary
Modeling Contest was awarded 1st place and was selected for
publication. He has also worked at the US Army International
Technology Center in Germany and served as a US Student Delegate
to the NATO Conference in Istanbul. A future Engineer Officer,
Jeff will earn an MA in International and Development Economics
at Australia National University. |
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Russell Isaacs
(Class of 2005, Company H-3, North Myrtle Beach, SC)
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship Rusty is a Comparative Politics and German major and currently
serves as the H-3 Company Commander. Having spent much of his
life overseas, Rusty’s most recent travels include spending
four weeks with US forces in South Korea and an internship with
a German Army unit. His activities include traveling, golf,
and the Student Conference on US Affairs. Recently, he has helped
to establish a mentorship program that pairs cadets with children who lost
parents in the September 11th attacks. A future Military Intelligence
Officer, Rusty will study for masters degrees in European Studies
and International Politics at the University of Maastricht in
the Netherlands. |
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Michael Kolton
(Class of 2005, Company A-4, Fairfax Station, VA)
East-West Center Scholarship Michael is an Economics major and a native of Fairfax Station,
VA. While at West Point, he has been captain of the Army Judo
team and participated in a unique internship with a commercial
port authority in Egypt. Michael also took part in community
service activities to include volunteering at a soup kitchen
and a drug rehabilitation center in the local New York area.
He plans to study Economics at the University of Hawaii with
his East West Center Fellowship. Michael will be commissioned
as an Infantry officer upon graduation. |
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Kha Nguyen
(Class of 2005, Company C-4, Tulsa, OK)
East-West Center Scholarship Kha's unique personal story begins in Saigon, Vietnam, where
he was born. After immigrating to the United States, he grew
up in Cleveland Ohio. His is currently majoring in Comparative
Politics with an FOS in Chinese at West Point. While at the
Academy, Kha participated in a summer internship at the US Embassy
in Beijing, and also volunteered his spare time to teach swimming
to children in the West Point community. He is also an active
member of the Cadet Catholic Chapel. Kha will be commissioned
as a Field Artillery officer upon graduation. |
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Chris Gin
(Class of 2005, Company C-3, Freemont, CA)
East-West Center Scholarship Chris is a double major in English Literature and Chinese.
Having served in leadership positions at the Regiment and Company
levels, Chris also served as a CTLT platoon leader in Korea
and as the CIC of the China Military Academy AIAD last summer.
His dedication to community service was exemplified during his
recent trip to Mexico where he helped build homes for impoverished
families. Chris is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and will be commissioned
as a Military Intelligence officer with a branch detail to Armor.
He will earn an MA in Asian Studies with a focus on China while
at the University of Hawaii. |
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Tomio Toyama
(Class of 2005, Company F-2, Munster, IN)
East-West Center Scholarship Tomio is a double language major in Arabic and French. He represented
the Academy at the U.S. Embassy in Chad during his cow summer,
participated in two academy exchanges with the Turkish military,
and is extremely active in Cadet Club activities including the
Arabic Club and Model Arab League. He has also contributed greatly
to both the West Point community and his hometown through his
participation in Special Olympics at West Point and in the D.A.R.E.
program for elementary schools in Munster, Indiana. A future
Military Intelligence officer who will be branch detailed to
the Infantry, Tomio will earn an M.A. in History at the University
of Hawaii. |
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Jin Wang
(Class of 2005, Co. H-2, Singapore)
Rhodes Scholarship Jin is a Civil Engineering major and an exchange cadet from
Singapore. Currently the Command Sergeant Major for 2nd Regiment,
Jin served last summer as the Battalion Commander for Operation
Highland Warrior. He is the secretary for the International
Cadet Club and enjoys traveling and experiencing different cultures.
Having served in the 1st Commando Battalion of the Singapore
Armed Forces for two and a half years prior to West Point, Jin
will return to his unit upon graduation from Oxford University
where he will earn a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.
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Mike April
(Class of 2005, Co. G-4, Colorado Springs, CO)
Rhodes Scholarship Mike is a Chemistry major and currently serves as a Battalion Commander.
Mike spent a semester on exchange at the United States Air Force Academy. His extracurricular
activities include Special Olympics, tutoring, and American Chemical Society. Mike will pursue an
MPhil in Medical Anthropology at Oxford prior to medical school. As a future Army doctor, Mike
will promote healthcare reform in the Third World, particularly in countries in which the War on Terrorism is being fought. |
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Anne Hammerstrom
(Class of 2005, Co. D-4, Hudson, OH)
Marshall Scholarship Anne is a Physics major and currently serves as the 4th Regiment's Logistics Officer. Last summer she interned
at the Defense Intelligence Agency, in the Directorate for Technical Collection. Although she spends the majority
of her spare time rowing with Army Crew, she also enjoys participating in the Philosophy Forum and Officers'
Christian Fellowship. Recently, she has been helping to establish a new mentorship club that will pair cadets
with children who lost parents in the September 11th attacks. A future Aviation Officer, she will study for a
masters degree in Science and Technology Policy at Cambridge and will conduct masters work in the History and
Philosophy of Science and Medicine. |
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MIT |
99 |
Stanford |
62 |
Princeton
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40 |
USMA |
37 |
Harvard
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36 |
USAFA
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28 |
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Yale |
14 |
USNA |
9 |
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Truman
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Since beginning competition in 1992, USMA has had 26 Truman Scholars and has
been named a Truman Honor Institution
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Truman
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Harvard |
34
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Yale |
28 |
USMA |
27 |
Duke |
25 |
Stanford |
25 |
Brown |
23 |
Princeton |
17 |
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USAFA |
15 |
USNA |
14 |
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