West Point Parents Club of North Carolina
Supporting the protectors of our freedom
Welcome North Carolina Parents!
Join us as we support the four-year wonderful journey of our sons’ and daughters’ commitment to West Point and the Nation.
The West Point Parents Club of North Carolina is divided into seven zones, this allows for local meetings that are “closer to home.” The zones are determined by your zip code, if a different zone is more convenient for you, then by all means join with that group. We want you to be a part of the club and encourage all of you to join. It is important that West Point know that we are working at the local level to support the academy and our cadets.
Please keep all of our graduates and soldiers in your thoughts and prayers.
Our Mission
Class of 2025
Don Your Rings!
On August 23rd, the Class of 2025 reached another exciting milestone as they marched onto The Plain to partake in the time-honored tradition of receiving their class rings. Following the ceremony, eager Plebes can be seen reciting the famous Ring Poop: “Oh my God, Sir/Ma’am, what a beautiful ring, what a crass mass of brass and glass….”
Before graduation, the ring is worn with the class crest facing the heart, symbolizing loyalty to their peers. After graduation, the academy crest faces inward, representing their lifelong bond with the institution.
Since the Class of 2002, the Memorial Class Ring Program has been in place, allowing gold from donated rings of previous classes to be incorporated into the new rings. This program forges a tangible and symbolic link within the Long Gray Line, connecting generations of graduates.
Ring Weekend marks a pivotal moment, honoring Firsties as they embark on their final year at the United States Military Academy.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
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Classes
Plebe
Definition: A member of the lowest class of Roman society. Alternate: A trainee or freshman at the United States Military Academy. Plebes learn a vital military quality – how to follow their leaders. They are also learning organizational skills as a by-product of their 4th class duties and heavy academic loads.
Yuk
Definition: A sophomore and Cadet Corporal. Happy they aren’t Plebes. Unhappy they don’t rank much higher than Plebes. Alternately known as Yearlings by Old Grads. Yuks are responsible for coaching the Plebes in their company and helping them learn the ropes of being a cadet.
Cow
Definition: A junior and now a true upperclassman. Cows hold the rank of Cadet Sergeant. They “affirm” their intention to remain at and graduate from USMA with a formal “Affirmation” in late August. In addition to focusing on their academic major, they are the backbone of the Corps supporting their Firstie leadership.
Firstie
Definition: A senior. Firsties hold the ranks of Cadet Lieutenant and Captain and lead the Corps of Cadets in the top leadership positions. Firsties are generally focused on passing all of their courses and graduating to be 2LTs in the “Big Army.” During Firstie year they will select their future Army branch and first post.
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