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

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Mental -To provide a broad collegiate education in the arts and sciences leading to a bachelor of science degree. ncompressible. By far the greatest portion of a cadet ' s time during the winter months is spent in academic endeavors — in his section rooms during the da and studying in lii- room during the evenings. The overall objective is gained through a varietj of subjects, both scientific and humani- tarian. Each Academic Department aims at doing its part

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Founded in 1802 at the suggestion of George Washington, the United States Militan cadem has stood for one hundred and fifty seven years as a hallmark to the high quality of American soldiership. To each succeeding class is transmitted that intangible spirit of devotion which is embodied in West Point ' s motto. Duty. Honor. Country. No other American military institution can boast so proud a tradition or so rich a heritage or can claim so many famous leaders, including two presi- dents of the United States. The history of West Point and the story of the growth of the United States are so closel) knit that each is reflected in the ,,ther. for through periods of peace and times of trouble the Military Academv has produced the men who have formed the officer core of our Resular Arm v. As June Week comes each year, another Class is sent forth to join those who have gone before in saying, Live, serve, and die. we pray. West Point for thee. THE MISSION OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY The mission of the United States Militan Academy is to instruct and train the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate will have the qualities and attributes essential to his progressive and continued development through- out a lifetime career as an officer of the Regular Army. Inherent in the mission of the United States Military Academy are these objectives: m rn Wi

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to develop the cadet into the finished product an officer in the lifetime service of ln ' s country. In the classroom, everj cadel recites regularl) in ever} subject, and outside f the classroom there is a myriad of educational extra- curricular activities in which a cadet ma) pursue and develop his own particular interests. A few minutes fc ing in one of the A theoretical assumption is verified in the laboratory.