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
Graduation Week 2025
Graduation for the Class of 2025 is almost here. You can find the schedule of events for Grad Week here.
As of May 12th, all requested graduation tickets have been distributed. Cadets should have received an email confirmation indicating their tickets are ready. If a cadet has not received this email, they should immediately contact their Chain of Command.
Accessing Your Tickets
- Need to create an account? Click here for step-by-step instructions.
- Already have an account? Log in and view your tickets here.
Add to Your Mobile Wallet
Graduation tickets are fully digital. Click here to learn how to add them to your phone’s wallet.
Transferring Tickets
Need to give the ticket to someone else? Follow these stepsto transfer your ticket to another recipient.
Starting May 20th, guests may pick up extra tickets for General Admission & Additional Guests at the West Point Visitors Center during the following times:
- May 20 – 23: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- May 24: 6 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Ring Weekend Photos:
Together We Thrive
To the remarkable Firsties of the United States Military Academy Class of 2025—congratulations on reaching this extraordinary milestone! As you prepare to graduate next week, we honor your dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to duty, honor, and country. From R-Day, through Beast Barracks, and March Back, as well as countless academic and military challenges, and the crucible of your Firstie year, you have embodied the spirit of your class motto: Together We Thrive. You’ve overcome adversity not alone, but as a united class, leaning on each other and growing into the leaders our Army and nation need. As you don the gold bars and step forward to serve, know that your strength as a team will continue to carry you through the challenges ahead. We are proud of you—congratulations, Class of 2025!
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.
News & Events
We Are Being Recognized
