2025 Hail & Farewell
2025-05-31 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Triad Park – Shelter 4, 9652 W Market St., Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
On Satruday, May 31st, starting at 1pm, join us in congratulating the Class of 2025 and welcoming the Class of 2029. We’re excited to meet you at Triad Park (Kernersville, North Carolina) and enjoy an amazing taco bar, homemade ice cream and peach cobbler for $25/person. 2025 Grads, Cadets and New Cadet Candidates are free! Joins us as we share stories and information about the 47-month journey, and build friendships with family and friends from across the state.

Follow this link to register.

Beast Basics - Class of 2029 - Zoom Call
2025-06-01 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Zoom Call
Join us for a virtual call where you can ask questions and learn from current cadets how to prepare for Beast and what to expect. Register here and we will send the meeting details.

R Day - Class of 2029
2025-06-30 | NC
A day that will forever be ingrained in their memory, R-Day is the first day of the West Point experience. This year RDay will be on June 30th and it is also the first day of Cadet Basic Training. During CBT, “New Cadets” (they have not earned the rank of Plebe yet) will learn all the basic Cadet and soldiering skills. CBT lasts until the first week in August, and concludes with the traditional march-back, where the New Cadets ruck march from field training back to the Cadet Barracks with much fanfare.
Look for our West Point Parent Club of NC representatives once you have dropped off your New Cadet. We will be there ready to answers questions and support you as you begin this unique journey.

North Carolina All Academies Ball
2025-12-21 17:00 (America/New_York) | NC
🎖️ Save the Date! 🎖️
The West Point Parents Club of North Carolina is honored to host this year’s All Academies Ball!
📅 Sunday, December 21, 2025📍 Hilton Charlotte Airport2800 Coliseum Centre Dr, Charlotte, NC
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the commitment, service, and achievements of our cadets and midshipmen from all U.S. Service Academies.
✨ Details to follow.Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to see you there!

2nd Platoon - Halfway Through Beast Gathering
2025-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, 4150 Yancey Rd., Charlotte, NC, United States
2nd Platoon
Let’s celebrate the Class of 2029 (and their parents) for making it halfway through Beast. Come and meet other Class of 2029 parents, as well as parents from other classes. Light Appetizers will be served. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase.

WP2NC Parents Shadow March Back
2025-08-09 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Kings Mountain State Park, 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC, United States
WP2NC Shadow March Back – Honoring the Class of 2029
Join the West Point Parents Club of North Carolina for our WP2NC Shadow March Back, a special event where we come together to support and honor our New Cadets in the Class of 2029 as they complete Beast.
As our sons and daughters prepare for their official March Back at West Point, we will gather for a symbolic 3-mile hike at Kings Mountain State Park. This walk serves as a meaningful show of solidarity, pride, and encouragement, reminding our cadets that they’re never walking alone.
Whether you’re a new West Point parent or seasoned member of the Long Gray Line community, we invite you to lace up your boots, wear your black and gold, and walk alongside fellow WPPCNC families as we cheer on the Class of 2029 from right here in North Carolina.

A Day - Class of 2029
2025-08-16 | NC
A-Day is the day the Corps of Cadets officially accepts the New Cadets into the Corps and they become Plebes. A-Day is highlighted with a full Corps parade on the Plain and is one of the favorites of parents. Following the parade, the new Plebes are allowed walking privileges and can spend the weekend (not overnight) with friends and family.
Look for us before the parade. We’ll have coffee and donuts waiting for you.
You can find the A Day Parade Field Map here.
Learn more about A Day and other Plebe year milestones here.

Affirmation - Class of 2027
2025-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | NC
For the Class of 2027, Affirmation marks a major milestone in their West Point journey. During this ceremony, each Cow (junior) formally commits to completing their final two years at the Academy with the intention of graduating, commissioning, and serving as officers in the United States Army. This moment is both symbolic and binding—it reflects their dedication to the ideals of Duty, Honor, Country, and their readiness to take on the responsibilities of military leadership. Affirmation is a proud and defining step on the road from cadet to officer.
This event is not open to parents.

Family Weekend - Army v. UNCC Tailgate
2025-10-11 09:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | West Point – Daly Field
**REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED**
We look forward to seeing you at the WPPCNC Family Weekend Tailgate – October 11, 2025!
The West Point Parents Club of North Carolina is excited to host a Family Weekend Tailgate at West Point when Army takes on UNCC on Saturday, October 11, 2025. We’re already calling it—Army beats UNCC!—and we’re celebrating with great food, camaraderie, and Black Knight spirit!
Whether you’re cheering on your cadet, reconnecting with fellow North Carolina families, or making new friends, this is a can’t-miss event during Family Weekend. All WPPCNC members/families are welcome to join us for this special gathering.
Details:Look for our West Point Parents Club of North Carolina tent at Daly Field.

We will have coffee and donuts in the morning, right after the parade
BBQ, beverages, limited beer and wine, and corn hole will be available right after the game ends
This event requires registration

Army v. Navy Football Game
2025-12-13 | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD, United States
This is the most amazing game you will ever experience!
The WPPCNC has reserved a block of rooms at the Sonesta and a block of rooms at the Hyatt. Both are located along Baltimore’s picturesque Inner Harbor and are in close proximity to M & T Bank Stadium. You can reserve your room(s) by following this link.
Refer to West Point’s Army A Club page for ticket information.

2025 All Academy Ball
2025-12-21 17:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Hilton Charlotte Airport, 2800 Coliseum Centre Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States
Join Us for the 2025 All Academy Ball
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! It’s a special evening filled with camaraderie, pride, and the shared spirit of service. This year, the United States Military Academy at West Point will host the event, and we look forward to welcoming as many of our academy families as possible to join in this memorable celebration.
The evening will begin with formal military traditions, including honoring of our cadets and midshipmen, with special recognition of our Firsties, followed by a seated dinner and engaging words from COL(R) Greg Stone.
About Our Speaker
Colonel (Ret.) Gregory A. StoneA 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.
Read Colonel Stone’s full biography ➜

Kimberly Midkiff Photography will take professional photos, and DJ Fish will ensure we’ll all dance the night away!
Reserve your room under the “All Academy Ball” room block rate of $131/night by calling the Hilton at 1-800-445-8667 or visiting Hilton Charlotte Airport by November 22nd.
This event is hosted by the West Point Parents Club of North Carolina (WPPCNC) with support from:

US Naval Academy Parent Club of North Carolina
US Air Force Academy Parents Club of Eastern North Carolina
US Air Force Academy Piedmont North Carolina Parents Club
US Merchant Marine Academy North Carolina Parents Association
US Coast Guard Parent Association- North Carolina

Donations and sponsorships are welcomed to ensure all cadets and midshipmen attend complimentary.
Details:
Date: December 21, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton Charlotte Airport
2800 Coliseum Centre Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
Advance purchase pricing available through December 1, 2025. Cadets and Midshipmen are complementary.
Purchase your tickets here!
We look forward to seeing you!
WPPCNC is a registered non-profit, and all donations are tax-deductible.

2026 Hail & Farewell
2026-05-31 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Triad Park – Shelter 4, 9652 W Market St., Kernersville, NC, 27284, United States
On Sunday, May 31st, starting at 12 pm, join us in congratulating the Class of 2026 and welcoming the Class of 2030. We’re excited to meet you at Triad Park (Kernersville, North Carolina) and enjoy some wonderful food, share stories and information about the 47-month journey, and build friendships with family and friends from across the state.

$25/person
2026 Grads, Cadets and New Cadet Candidates are free

Follow this link to register.

R Day for the Class of 2030
2026-06-29 | NC
