United States Military Academy West Point - Howitzer Yearbook (West Point, NY)

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ini :es Ik on I : f The Mountaineering Club has three goals - to teach mountaineering (both military and civilian aspects), to allow members to learn organiza- tion and control of small groups, and to have fun. The Club members participated in both winter and summer climbing this year. Typically, most of the rock climbing takes place just outside of New Paltz, NY, on the Shawangunk cliffs. The Club does most of its win- ter mountaineering on Mt. Washing- ton in New Hampshire. Special climbs by individual mem- bers this year included climbing in Mexico during Christmas leave and a planned ascent of Mt McKinley during the summer. A. i » ' l TOP: Ray Bednar on the summit of El Pico de Orizba. Mexi- co the 3rd highest peak in North America. ABOVE: Jim Ficke on top of Central Gully Huntington Ravine, N.H. LEFT: Tim Pagano, Jim Ficke and Aaron Butler in Hunting- ton Ravine, N.H. Mountaineering Club Makes It To The Top 365

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USMA Cycling Team Records Fine Performances In A Year Filled With Challenging Competition The Cycling Team had an exciting year with races both in the Spring and the Fall. The team was led by Team Captain Neil Tolley, and was ably supported by Troy Aarthun, who turned in many exceptionally fine performances. George Hluck and Steve Hammond rode consis- tently strong, and Laura Schmidt was a standout in the Women ' s divi- sion. Les Murray, John Hluck, and Dave Chaplin proved to be promis- ing riders in their first year of com- petitive racing. The members of the team had their fair share of aching muscles, cold feet, and road rash, but for the most part, the year will be remembered as one of challeng- ing competition and good-natured fun. MAJ Hagan and MAJ Raymond served capably as the team ' s two OICs while CPT Leszcynski fi lled in admirably as the team coach. LEFT: Neil Tolley shows perfect form. RIGHT: George Hluck stays well out in front of the pack. FIRST ROW: W. Sternhagen. L. Schmidt A. Berton. L. Murray, G. Hluck. SECOND ROW: MAJ Raymond. MAJ Hagan, G. Southard, J. Hluck, T. Aarthun, S. Hammond, A. Chaplin, N. Tolley. 364

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T Men ' s And Women ' s Team Handball Teams Performed Well Against Top Competition The Men ' s Team Handball Team once again enjoyed a successful sea- son. Team Captain Brad Elrod, Dan i- Burger, Brian Jones, and Mark Mills ji did an outstanding job which was re- flected in a perfect record. The team came in second in the 8lh Annual iiitc ABOVE: During practice Mark Milts wpavcs between two teammates to hurl a shot on goal. OPPOSITE: TOP LEFT: Brad Elrod, the starting goalie, deflects a shot. TOP RIGHT: Brian Jones watches the ball sail toward goal. RIGHT: Brian Jones attempts to escape the grasp of his practice opponent. ybh 1