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 platoons (zones), this allows for local meetings that are “closer to home.” The platoons are determined by the county you live in. If a different platoon is more convenient for you, then let us know, and we’ll send your information to the platoon leaders for the platoon you would prefer to join. We invite you to join our club and encourage all of you to do so. It is important that West Point knows 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
All Academy Ball 2025
Save the Date: December 21, 2025
🎉Excitement is in the air! You, your family, and friends are invited to be part of something extraordinary at the 2025 North Carolina All Academy Ball. It’s an event like no other as we honor our North Carolina cadets and midshipmen and we want you to be there!🎉
The evening begins with military traditions honoring our cadets and midshipmen, with special recognition of our Firsties. Enjoy a seated dinner and inspiring remarks from COL(R) Greg Stone, followed by dancing to music from DJ Fish.
About Our Speaker
Colonel (Ret.) Gregory A. Stone
A 1976 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Colonel Gregory Stone served over 29 years in the U.S. Army as an Armor–Cavalry officer, commanding at every level from platoon to brigade.
His distinguished career included leadership roles in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Joint Endeavor in Bosnia, as well as key assignments at the Pentagon, West Point, and abroad. Following his retirement, he served as Commandant of Cadets at The Citadel and continues to advance leadership development through his work with All American Leadership and veterans organizations.
For Country We Commit, Class of 2026
Ready to Lead the Corps
The West Point Class of 2026 has reached a remarkable milestone – their final year at the Academy. With just nine short months until graduation and commissioning as 2 LTs in the United States Army, these cadets stand as the leaders of the Corps of Cadets, ready to guide and inspire those who follow.
Their journey has been defined by tenacity, grit, and countless unforgettable moments, from Beast Barracks in 2022 to summer training at Buckner, from CLDT and CTLT to earning wings at Air Assault and Airborne School, from AIADs and PIADs to countless other challenging experiences. Each step has strengthened their bonds and sharpened their skills, forging a class united in purpose and spirit.
True to their class motto, For Country We Commit, they have proven their dedication to being the very best for our nation. Now, in the home stretch, the Class of 2026 moves forward with confidence toward commissioning, ready to lead as officers in the United States Army.
Congratulations, Firsties, you’ve come a long way – enjoy every moment of this incredible year!
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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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