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

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The Dean ofthe Academic Board Briga Gener atrick Finnegan

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'Q HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY orrlcs or me OOUIANDANT or DADET8 wear Pomr. new vom: 10906 TO THE CLASS OF 2006: Congratulations on your graduation from West Point and your entry into the Long Gray Line! As you join hands with graduates of an earlier day, you should be extremely proud of your accomplishments and equally confident that you are prepared for the challenges of service, It has been a privilege to serve with your class during your First Class year. I am confident that you will be a source of strength for our Nation and a source of pride for your Alma Mater. Continue to prepare yourself to be your best on the worst of days. The American people expect such excellenceg our Soldiers deserve nothing less. I look forward to serving with you in the future - among the ranks of the world's greatest Army. Godspeed. Never F alter, Never Quit! 606 Ewa Curtis M. Scap o i Brigadier Gene l, U.S. Army Command of Cadets

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