FALCON FAMILY NEWS

 

 

JUNE 2008   

 

 

CLASS STATISTICS (as of 31 May 2008)  

 

The Class of 2008 graduated 1,012 members on 28 May 2008!

 

 

Men

Women

  Cum

2009

 897

 177

1,074

2010

 894

 200

1,094

2011

 935

 231

1,166

CADET WING

2,726

608

3,334

 

 

GRADUATION PHOTOS

 

Cadet Wing Media provides several graduation products:

 

Graduation Video, “Story of the Class of 2008,” order form available at

http://www.usafa.edu/34trw/cwmedia

 

Graduation week candid photos are available at:

www.printroom.com

 

Graduation day photo of cadets on-stage:

Proofs are sent directly to the home of record on file with the Academy by a contractor at which time they can be ordered.  They’re usually sent 4-6 weeks after graduation.

 

IN-PROCESSING

 

Class of 2012 appointees will in-process on 26 June at Doolittle Hall.  Parents are welcome to accompany their appointees, but after an hour or so, their sons and daughters must head upstairs and start to in-process.  Once they go upstairs, the parents will not have the opportunity to spend anymore time with them – but can wave as they board the bus, heading to the next in-processing stage in the Cadet Area.  Parents are still welcome to “hang out” at Doolittle for awhile, if they wish.

 

FROM THE COLORADO PARENTS’ CLUB TO APPOINTEE FAMILIES

 

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of a United States Air Force Academy Appointee;

 

Your appointee soon will be starting a great adventure at the United States Air Force Academy, and you will be a big part of that adventure.  After your Basic Cadet has boarded the bus, you might be wondering, “Now what?”  You might even be feeling a little sad or lonely.  The Colorado Parents Club (USAFACPC) is sponsoring a picnic on In-Processing Day, and we cordially invite you to join us.  The picnic is on Academy grounds just a short distance from Doolittle Hall where your Basic Cadet will board the bus to begin training.  CPC members will be available to answer any questions you might have about Basic Cadet Training (BCT) and your appointee’s first year at the Academy.  Food and beverages will be provided by the Colorado Parents Club and the Cadet Parent Guide and other information will be available.  We would enjoy meeting you and sharing our experiences with you.  Please join us for some refreshments and friendly conversation.

 

The picnic is at FamCamp (Picnic Area #2) just off of Stadium Blvd. and Academy Drive.   Please RSVP  by email with your name, phone number and total attending to secretary@usafacpc.org .

 

We look forward to meeting you on June 26th to welcome you to the USAFA Family.  ABOVE ALL!

 

Sincerely,

Tim and Kelly Jude,

Co Presidents

USAFA CPC

 

FAQ: BASIC CADET TRAINING (BCT)

 

Q:  I want to watch cadets march to Jacks Valley. Where should I go?

A: The public can observe the march out to Jacks Valley from the Chapel Wall (the wall overlooking the Terrazzo on the east side of the Academy Chapel).  This area is accessible from the public areas of the Academy.

 

Q: If my cadet elects to quit or is removed from BCT, will parents be contacted?

A: Yes.  During in-processing, cadets fill out a form with your contact information.  If a cadet is removed for any reason from BCT, Academy personnel will contact parents.

 

Q: Can parents visit their cadets during Doolie Day Out?

A: No. Doolie Day Out is exclusively for Basic Cadets to meet their sponsor families.

 

Q: Can parents call their cadets to check on them?

A: No. Parents are not allowed to telephone cadets during BCT.  If a cadet has a medical or other emergency, Academy personnel will contact the family.

 

Q: Can parents send cadets a care package during BCT?

A: We request that you do not send care packages during BCT.  Cadets may receive packages after August 4th.  If you send a package before then, it will be held until August 4th. 

 

Q: Will my cadet have to do push-ups if I send him a nice care package?  I heard that was a tradition.

A: No. Any packages sent to cadets during BCT will be held for them until after BCT.

 

Q: Can parents write letters to cadets during BCT?  What is a cadet’s mailing address?

A: Parents and cadets can exchange letters through the mail.  Cadets have already been assigned a post office box number.  It was written on the front of their “Instructions to Appointees” booklet.  The correct mailing address while your cadet is in Basic:

 

Cadet Basic John Doe

PO Box xxxx

USAFA CO  80840-xxxx (P.O. box number)

 

Q: Will my cadet have his/her cell phone at the Acceptance Parade so we can find each other?

A: No.  If a cadet brings a cell phone to BCT, it will be taken and held until after BCT.

 

Q: Can I spend time with my cadet during the Acceptance Parade? Can we leave the campus?

A:  Following the pin-on ceremony, fourth-class cadets will be permitted to escort their parents and visitors within the cadet area. The cadet area includes the Terrazzo, Field House, Cadet Gym, Athletic Fields, Cadet Chapel, Arnold Hall, Visitor Center, Fairchild Hall and the fourth class cadet’s academic year squadron.  Off-limits areas include Mitchell Hall and any squadron besides the fourth class cadet’s academic year squadron.  Fourth-class cadets may not leave the cadet area or the Academy grounds with anyone during their personal time after the pin-on ceremony. 

 

Q: Can I pin my cadet’s boards on him/her during the Acceptance Parade?

A: No. Only upper-class cadets may pin on shoulder boards.  Parents will be allowed on the parade field after the parade to observe their cadets receiving their shoulder boards.

 

Q: Can I bring items to my cadet at the Acceptance Parade (printer, bike, other large items)?

A: The items fourth-classmen are allowed to have their first year are extremely limited.  In accordance with the Cadet Sight Picture, fourth-classmen are allowed two items of personal memorabilia in addition to what they have been issued.  All other items need Air Officer Commanding (AOC) or Academy Military Trainer (AMT) approval.  Cadets should obtain approval from their AOC/AMT prior to parents bringing or shipping items to cadets.

 

CADET BARBER/BEAUTY SHOP


Free $5.00 coupon with the purchase of two $25.00 Gift Certificates.

The Cadet Beauty Shop is a full-service salon, offering everything from manicures, facials, pedicures, highlights, perms, and more.  The Sijan Day Spa offers 20-minute massages, manicures and facials. Make your cadet feel pampered.  Offer Good until 30 June 2008.

E-Mail: connie.graff@usafa.af.mil or call 719-333-4563

 

AIR FORCE ACADEMY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT HONORS TOP PERFORMERS FOR 2007-08

The Air Force Academy athletic department concluded a very successful 2007-08 season recently and several cadet-athletes were recognized by the Academy at the individual awards ceremony. Senior football player Chad Hall and fellow senior women's basketball player Alecia Steele took home the top awards as most valuable male and female athlete, respectively. Senior cross country athlete Kenny Grosselin took home the scholar-athlete award while senior ice hockey player Frank Schiavone was awarded the athletic leadership award. Rounded out the athletic department's top six award winners was senior men's basketball player Tim Anderson taking home the athletic excellence award and senior fencer Peter French winning the outstanding athletic achievement award.

INDIVIDUAL ATHLETIC AWARD WINNERS

1. Most Valuable Male Athlete: Chad Hall, Football

2. Most Valuable Female Athlete: Alecia C. Steele, Women’s Basketball

3. Scholar-Athlete: Senior Kenny Grosselin, Men's Cross Country

4. Athletic Leadership: Frank Schiavone, Ice Hockey

5. Athletic Excellence: Tim Anderson, Men's Basketball

6. Outstanding Athletic Achievement: Peter French, Men's Fencing

MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS

Matt Williams, Men's Cross Country

Brittany Morreale, Women's Cross Country

Shaun Carney, Most Valuable Football Offensive Player

Drew Fowler, Most Valuable Football Defensive Player

John Rabold, Most Valuable Lineman or Special Teams Player

Brian Guyette, Men's Soccer

Christin Brodie, Women's Soccer

Justin Berry, Water Polo

Tim Anderson, Men's Basketball

Alecia Steele, Women's Basketball

Peter French, Men's Fencing

Collette Bannister, Women's Fencing

Greg Stine, Men's Gymnastics

Abbey Rogers, Women's Gymnastics

Andrew Volkening, Ice Hockey

Bryan Avery, Men's Swimming

Jane Hwang, Women's Swimming

Tom Chandler, Rifle

Jake Kriegbaum, Wrestling

Alex Truesdale, Baseball

Daryn Nelson, Boxing

Brett Rodgers, Men's Tennis

Lauren Wilson, Women's Tennis

Robert Whitney, Golf

Lukas Fisher, Lacrosse

Travis Picou, Men's Track & Field Athlete 

Sara Neubauer, Women's Track & Field

Ian McFarland, Men's Outstanding Track & Field Competitor

Melissa Beerse, Women's Outstanding Track & Field Competitor

 

Frawley and Hawkins Selected to NCAA Championships

Sophomore Nick Frawley and senior Kevin Hawkins were two of the 544 student-athletes selected to compete at the upcoming NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, the selection committee announced this afternoon (June 3) from the national offices in Indianapolis, Ind. It will be the second appearance at the outdoor championships for both.

Frawley automatically qualified for the national meet with a third-place finish in the pole vault at last weekend's regional championships. Hawkins, who finished sixth in the 800-meter run, earned an at-large berth to the national meet.

 

 

 

          LET YOUR CADET KNOW THAT THEY

               ARE SPECIAL WITH ONE OF OUR

                             TREAT BASKETS

 

 

           We are offering a 10% discount on all monthly treat basket

             orders received by 30 June 2008 for the next school year.

 

           Monthly treat baskets will be delivered to your cadet at the

                     beginning of each month from Sep 08 – May 09

 

 

Option A:  A basket full of treats, goodies, drinks, two 10# of laundry clean coupons, and $25 day spa or beauty shop services.

                                      Only $71.00 a month

 

 

Option B:  A basket full of fresh seasonal fruit and treats, drinks, two 10# of laundry clean coupons and $25 day spa or beauty shop services.

                                          Only $91.00 a month

 

 

If your cadet will be participating in the Snow White program for the next school year, these treat baskets can be made without the clean coupons.

 

Option C (option A)   $55.00 a month

 

Option D (option B)   $75.00 a month

 

 

Call:  719-333-3908

E-mail:  cadet.treats@usafa.af.mil