Becky Halstead, a United States Army retired Brigadier General and Advisor at Large for the West Point Association of Graduates, participated in the May 2009 meeting for the Association.  Advisors and Members of the Board discussed Cadet activities, athletics, academics, and accomplishments during the meeting.  Becky highlighted the importance of the role West Point Graduates must take in recruiting and giving to ensure the Academy maintains its status as a premier Leadership, Academic, and Athletic learning institution.  An excerpt from Becky’s comments about meeting can be viewed below:

GIVE toward your Nation’s Future with Guaranteed Return on your Investment

 “West Point continues to be a great institution of learning and well respected across our nation, achieving #1 Public College and #6 overall college by Forbes survey.  The Academy continues to produce Rhodes scholars and is rated #8 in the nation with 88 graduates to have been selected to date.   The school still prides itself for its athletic focus and practice of “every cadet a competitive athlete.”  Each of us can directly contribute by identifying, educating, and encouraging quality young men and women within our schools, communities and churches to seek out the opportunity to serve a greater cause and earn a phenomenal education and life experience.  West Point’s combination of academic, athletic and leadership emphasis guarantees West Point’s continued tradition of producing men and women of competence, confidence and character, not only for our military, but for our nation at large.  Sustaining the quality of these three areas depends on the commitment and generous donations of individuals and corporations.  Please consider an investment in our nation’s future in which you are guaranteed the best return on your investment—selfless men and women willing to live and die on your behalf.” 

 

Becky Halstead

Class of 1981

“Strength As One, 81”

Link to West Point AOG Website